Sr. Briefing Coordinator

Systems Planning and Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) seeks a Sr. Briefing Coordinator in Arlington, VA, to lead the end-to-end briefing strategy for senior leadership, including DARPA relationships and delivery of decision-grade products.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled design and high-volume production using PowerPoint workflows, Figma, and Canva to ensure narrative excellence. The successful candidate will have 10+ years in executive briefing design, a Secret clearance, and strong mastery of modern AI-augmented

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years designing and executing executive briefing strategies and production systems.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience with AI-enabled design tools (Figma, Canva, advanced PowerPoint/AI plugins) with rigorous human quality control.
• Advanced PowerPoint mastery and modern AI-augmented slide workflows.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the DARPA Biological Technologies Office Director, with regular delivery support to the Deputy Director.
• Own end-to-end briefing strategy and production process turning raw material into decision-grade products for senior leadership.
• Leverage AI-enabled design tools to increase speed and consistency in messaging while preserving narrative and visual excellence.

Skills

Executive briefing design

AI-enabled design tools

PowerPoint mastery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Figma

Canva

PowerPoint

AI plugins

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth,we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have an immediate need for a Sr. Briefing Coordinator to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Briefing Coordinator will provide direct support to the DARPA Biological Technologies Office Director, with regular delivery support to the Deputy Director and in close coordination with Technical and Engineering Advisors. The Coordinator will have ownership of the end-to-end briefing strategy and the production process that turns raw technical and strategic material into decision-grade products for senior leadership. AI-enabled design and content tools (including but not limited to advanced PowerPoint workflows, Figma, Canva, and comparable platforms) will be used to materially increase speed and consistency in messaging while protecting narrative and visual excellence.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of experience specifically in designing and executing executive briefing strategies and production systems at high volume
• Active Secret clearance
• Demonstrated experience of disciplined use of AI-enabled design and content tools (Figma, Canva, advanced PowerPoint/AI plugins, and comparable platforms) with rigorous human quality control
• Advanced PowerPoint mastery and modern AI-augmented slide workflows
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Advanced degree
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with corporate strategy development, start-up environments, or management consulting
• Familiarity with DARPA, DoD, or similar high-stakes government briefing environments

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr.