Senior Technical Subject Matter Expert — DARPA Programs

Systems Planning and Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Senior Technical Subject Matter Expert to provide on-site support to DARPA in Arlington, VA.

The role focuses on developing and guiding high-risk R&D programs, with close collaboration to DARPA/TTO leadership and program managers. Ideal candidates have 20+ years in technical or scientific fields, and experience with DARPA programs or similar advanced R&D.

Qualifications

• PhD in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) with 20+ years of qualifying experience.
• Active DoD security clearance may be required.
• Experience leading or executing DARPA-like R&D programs.

Responsibilities

• Support DARPA in addressing scientific and technical frameworks for high-risk, high-reward R&D projects.
• Assist TTO leadership and Program Managers with new efforts and program execution; oversee project execution and transition.
• Proactive oral and written communication with key stakeholders and documentation for deeply technical programs.
• Identify national security challenges and contribute to portfolio-level strategies.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in STEM

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Senior Technical Subject Matter Expert to provide on-site support to DARPA in Arlington, VA.

The role focuses on developing and guiding high-risk R&D programs, with close collaboration to DARPA/TTO leadership and program managers. Ideal candidates have 20+ years in technical or scientific fields, and experience with DARPA programs or similar advanced R&D.