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Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Engineering - Systems
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
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The candidate will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in addressing scientific and technical frameworks for investments in high-risk, high-reward research and development (R&D) projects. The candidate will assist Strategic Technology Office (STO) executive leadership and program managers in developing and initiating new efforts, and in overseeing subsequent project execution and transition. A key element of this is proactive communication, both written and oral, with key stakeholders. The candidate is expected to function as part of a strongly collaborative scientific and technical team, but also to act independently to complete time-critical tasks. Tasks include scientific and technical analysis, development of broadly understandable explanatory documentation for deeply technical programs, monitoring of ongoing research and development programs, and reporting to office leadership. This position also includes identifying national security challenges and participating in the development of portfolio-level strategies to address them.
Location: On-site Arlington, VA.
Travel: Up to 20% travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with mature judgment and attention to detail required to advise senior government personnel
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with modern PC computer system applications such as Microsoft 365, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Deep understanding of US Navy submarine communications operations and systems
• B.S. degree in Engineering or other related field required
• Clearance: TS/SCI
The candidate will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in addressing scientific and technical frameworks for investments in high-risk, high-reward research and development (R&D) projects. The candidate will assist Strategic Technology Office (STO) executive leadership and program managers in developing and initiating new efforts, and in overseeing subsequent project execution and transition. A key element of this is proactive communication, both written and oral, with key stakeholders. The candidate is expected to function as part of a strongly collaborative scientific and technical team, but also to act independently to complete time-critical tasks. Tasks include scientific and technical analysis, development of broadly understandable explanatory documentation for deeply technical programs, monitoring of ongoing research and development programs, and reporting to office leadership. This position also includes identifying national security challenges and participating in the development of portfolio-level strategies to address them.
Location: On-site Arlington, VA.
Travel: Up to 20% travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with mature judgment and attention to detail required to advise senior government personnel
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with modern PC computer system applications such as Microsoft 365, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Deep understanding of US Navy submarine communications operations and systems
• B.S. degree in Engineering or other related field required
• Clearance: TS/SCI
group id: 91007054
