Technical SETA Lead: Program & Technical Advisory

ECS Corporate Services; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Arlington, VA (hybrid) seeks a Technical SETA Lead to support DARPA's Biological Technologies Office (BTO). The role focuses on leading Technical SETAs, coordinating with a DARPA PM, and ensuring programmatic and technical risk analyses are performed to guide national security projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in biology-related fields, have 3+ years of advisory experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to quickly learn advancing topics in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a research or technical advisory capacity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new subjects rapidly and lead multidisciplinary efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Technical SETAs under the contract for DARPA BTO.
• Coordinate meetings and assess performer technical progress and risk.
• Support program management, IV&V, and interaction with DoD and interagency partners.

Skills

Clearance awareness

Excellent communication

Leadership of research programs

Adaptive learning

Education

PhD in Biology/Biochemistry/Bioengineering/Neuroscience/Molecular Biology/Synthetic Biology

Job description

Everforth ECS in Arlington, VA (hybrid) seeks a Technical SETA Lead to support DARPA's Biological Technologies Office (BTO). The role focuses on leading Technical SETAs, coordinating with a DARPA PM, and ensuring programmatic and technical risk analyses are performed to guide national security projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in biology-related fields, have 3+ years of advisory experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to quickly learn advancing topics in