Technical SETA - STO

ECS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is seeking a Technical SETA candidate for onsite support to DARPA's Strategic Technology Office in Arlington, VA. The role includes project management, technical risk analysis, and coordination with the Department of Defense. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant engineering field, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance. ECS is a leading provider of technology services to the US Federal Government, focusing on innovative solutions and values.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• PhD degree with at least 5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support DARPA program manager in project management.
• Lead activities in technical and programmatic risk analysis.
• Coordinate meetings and assess technical progress.

Skills

DoD TS/SCI clearance

Effective communication skills

Leadership in research programs

PhD in relevant engineering field

Experience (5+ years)

Education

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Technical Science, Engineering, and Technical Advisory (SETA) candidate to provide onsite support to DARPA's Strategic Technology Office (STO).

ECS seeks a Technical SETA - STO to work in our Arlington, VA office.

STO’s mission is to develop technology to give national security leaders trusted, disruptive capabilities to win in all physical domains. STO seeks to carry out DARPA’s mission of creating high‑risk, high‑reward “breakthrough” technologies with a focus on ambitious, difficult, and revolutionary projects that achieve significant changes or fundamental shifts in technical capabilities and give our warfighters new ways to fight.

This position is contingent upon additional funding.

The successful candidate will support a DARPA program manager by participating in or leading all activities in project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, program‑funded test coordination, and coordination with members of the Department of Defense for transition. The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V) entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself. Duties range from developing point papers, slide decks, and other materials that convey the need, status, and importance of a program to researching unique problem set ideas to aid in National Security priorities.

Required Skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI clearance
• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years of experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to learn new subjects and gain rapid insights into current and next‑generation research topics, preferably with hands‑on leadership of research programs at the performer level in multidisciplinary fields.

Desired Skills

• Experience working a program through its full life cycles
• Experience with technical research, development, and engineering experience across a breadth of applied technical projects
• Familiarity with the DARPA technical, programmatic, and contractual environment.
• Self‑starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team within a complex, fast‑paced, cross‑disciplinary work environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid‑sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3200+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.