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The DARPA DIRO Front Office Sr. Executive Assistant (EA) will provide support to the Director on a daily basis. Will work closely with the DIRO Front Office to ensure timely, proactive, and comprehensive administrative support to leadership. Will be expected to handle sensitive information while exercising professionalism and discretion. The dynamic nature of this role requires that the successful candidate be a self-starter, taking the initiative whenever possible and thinking ahead of what the mission needs are--all while displaying elite multi-project tracking and execution ability along with exemplary time management skills. Will apply professional demeanor across internal and external stakeholders. Cultivate productive working relationships across the Agency. Apply energetic approach...

You will provide assistance to aspects of the Congressional Facility Requirements Documentation (DD Form 1391). The Contractor shall provide advice and technical support to determine which environmental impact assessments will best support the military construction requirements, as well as effectively communicate the results of the assessments. Also, providesupportwithallaspectsoftheNationalEnvironmentalPolicyAct(NEPA)AnalysisDecision Document. 

The Systems Engineer will provide comprehensive technical and programmatic support to the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS), Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N), and TRIDENT II missile programs within Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). This role will primarily involve supporting the Test and Evaluation government team in planning and executing program test events, anticipating potential issues, and developing effective solutions and action plans to ensure successful mission outcomes. Key Responsibilities:- Provide direct systems engineering support to CPS Test Branch program managers and engineers.- Collaborate across additional SSP test program teams as needed.- Anticipate and address technical and programmatic challenges, ensuring smooth execution of test events.-...

DARPA’s Commercial Strategy Team applies an end-to-end approach to commercializing some of DARPA’s most impactful technologies. Working with top performers and researchers, and bringing in top entrepreneurs, venture and private investors, and other DoD and commercial experts and teams, we accelerate DARPA technologies to drive new products, services, and capabilities for the DoD and commercial markets for both economic and national security. DARPA has a 65-year history of bringing some of the top technical innovations to the world including the Internet, GPS, LEDs, self-driving cars, and more. In your role, you will be part of an elite team working with some of DARPA’s most brilliant PMs and performers, as well as world class commercial advisors, corporate leaders, private investors, the...

DARPA’s Commercial Strategy Team applies an end-to-end approach to commercializing some of DARPA’s most impactful technologies. Working with DARPA’s top performers and researchers, and bringing in top entrepreneurs, venture and private investors, and other DoD and commercial experts and teams, we accelerate DARPA technologies to drive new products, services, and capabilities for the DoD and commercial markets for both economic and national security. DARPA has a 65-year history of bringing some of the top technical innovations to the world including the Internet, GPS, LEDs, self-driving cars, and more. The candidate will work with some of DARPA’s most brilliant PMs and performers, as well as world class commercial advisors, corporate leaders, private investors, the DoD, and other US...

You will provide technical and programmatic support to an Aegis Baseline Manager within the IWS 1.0 Aegis Development directorate (IWS 1AD). You will join a high performing team and be expected to develop a strong understanding of DoD, Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command and PEO IWS instructions and processes (e.g., DoD 5000). We don’t expect you to come in with any expertise but we do expect you to consistently demonstrate strong attributes to quickly build competencies and provide the highest quality products and services to IWS 1SE. We look for traits such as how you solve problems when you’re stuck. Do you look for creative ways to find solutions? Do you seek out references and teach yourself how to do something new? Do you collaborate with your colleagues? If you...

Provide R&D analysis support to the DTRA RD-TS (Test and Assessment) Department with emphasis on testing and evaluating counter WMD (CWMD) Threats. Responsible for the Test and Evaluation (T&E) quality; design and develop test programs, processes, and systems to measure the functionality and integrity of complex products and services. Write detailed test procedures and protocols to fully assess product reliability and evaluate the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications. Gather test data and evaluate the results of tests to determine if product designs and architecture meets customer specifications and performance expectations. Provide engineering support for the design, development, fabrication, and fielding of test articles and apparatus on behalf of DTRA...

The candidate will support the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Industrial Base Policy on The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). CFIUS is an interagency committee authorized to review certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States and certain real estate transactions by foreign persons, in order to determine the effect of such transactions on the national security of the United States. The candidate will review CFIUS filings, to include documentation relating to mergers and stock purchase agreements, corporate ownership structures, and USG contracting information. Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research with DoD stakeholders to assess risk arising from foreign direct investment and the implications relative to DoD’s...

- Support the MID Front Office in all business functions required to ensure smooth performance of the Directorate’s and Division’s mission and the senior leadership team’s responsibilities to include: - Develop and provide preparatory briefings, data and information to ensure MID Senior Leadership is properly informed and prepared for participation in NRO and MID senior-level meetings (I.e., PMRs, PSRs, IC Quarterlies).- Provide senior executive level support (e.g., document meeting minutes/action items, create power point presentations, etc) for MID meetings, forums, technical reviews, design reviews, program status reviews, business reviews, all hands, off-sites, protocol events, conferences, etc.- Support Strategic Communications and Messaging to include:- Support Director...

The candidate will support all phases of the requirements generation process, including analysis of alternatives (AoA) and production of studies, as well as supporting documents associated with the Department of Homeland Security’s Joint Requirements and Integration Management System (JRIMS). Responsibilites will include performing studies and analysis of component requirements and capabilities in one or more mission areas. Drafting capability-related documents including mission analysis reports (MAR), capability analysis study plans (CASP), capability analysis reports (CAR), non-material change request (NMCR), mission needs statement (MNS), concept of operations (CONOPS), operational requirements documents (ORD), urgent operational need (UON), and operations policy development (OPD)....

- This position will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) support as part of a GEOINT (RADAR and / or EO) team performing Systems Engineering and Lifecycle Readiness activities for established and emerging GEOINT systems. - The candidates will ensure Integration and Closure activities for the GEOINT domain are identified and accomplished.- The candidate will be a member of a team coordinating, supporting and assessing requirements, CONOPs, architecture products, system schedules, and risks, and supporting test and verification strategy and the system integration of new initiatives in support of expanded mission capabilities.  - The selected candidate will have the aptitude to assess processes and create efficiencies...

The successful candidate will participate in project teams to: Design, build, and execute constructive simulations and apply design of experiments best practices; Analyze and synthesize large data sets with various analytic frameworks and statistical methods; Support the preparation of deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders, balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently, and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads.

The candidate will serve as the SETA Commercial Strategy Action Officer and will work as part of an exciting team to provide expert business, technology advancement, and commercialization support in a demanding and fast-paced professional environment. Will provide project management and coordination for the Commercial Strategy Front Office and successfully serve DARPA’s mission. Serve as action-oriented liaison with a commitment to advancing U.S. national and economic security. Work closely with the Front Office leadership to prioritize, communicate, and execute Commercial Strategy initiatives and special projects. Provide comprehensive project management support to the Front Office including development of strategy, planning, and decision support documents. Execute commercialization...

The candidate will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program manager by participating in or leading all activities in project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, and program-funded test coordination. As a Technical SETA in our fast-paced Strategic Technology Office (STO), you'll play a critical role in SPA's mission by assisting with the coordination of 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. The candidate will apply technical research, development, and engineering experience across a breadth of DoD projects. Relevant skills...

As a critical member of the SPA’s Federal Aviation Administration team, the Senior Financial Analyst will provide lead support on multiple implementation programs within a portfolio. The candidate will be the central point-of-contact for analyzing program financial data, executing funding, and reporting program financials to leadership. Will work closely will senior management, technical staff, and advisors in achieving client delivery objectives. Duties include providing a wide array of financial management activities in support of government acquisition programs. Produce recurring deliverables such as: budget formulation, execution and monitoring, financial analysis, financial artifact creation (purchase authorizations, purchase requisitions), status briefings, resource planning...

About the PositionAs a Facility Security Manager at SPA, you will be assigned to support the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru. Kobayashi Maru is responsible for continuously delivering impactful software for space operations. The program office’s mission includes the development and deployment of software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program security levels.  You will join our other Facility Security Managers responsible for overseeing and implementing the day-to-day operations and all security measures at an SPA secure facility to ensure compliance with applicable regulations...

ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will act as a contractor point of contact for office initiatives, coordinate with stakeholders, and proactively ensure responses meet deadlines. The incumbent will also be expected to develop executive-level communications and correspondence with a high degree of comprehensiveness, accuracy, and timeliness of written information. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: - Develop white papers, briefings, and action responses. - Research and prepare advice, information, and reports on diverse and complex engineering, architecture, planning, operations, and policy matters to facilitate informed decision making and planning. - Provide issue management and support, responding to emerging issues for the aligned office to ensure effective...

The Workforce Development Manager will serve as regional lead and strategic advisor for a high profile client organization, carrying out rigorous efforts to strengthen the submarine manufacturing industrial base with a focus on development of the skilled trades workforce. You will apply a strong familiarity with workforce development and defense manufacturing organizations, processes, and priorities to help identify, develop, and execute new strategies and initiatives to develop the skilled trades workforce.  In this role, you will navigate complex stakeholder relationships across government and private industry, manage standup and execution of new initiatives, perform detailed analysis of regional workforce trends and program performance, and regularly communicate progress and challenges...

- Provides customer service in response to HR inquiries. Stays up-to-date on the latest HR programs and initiatives in order to triage and provide responses to related inquiries.  Forwards complex requests to appropriate specialty HR area.- Receives, tracks and engages in preliminary research related to medical leaves and benefit requests.  Assigns to appropriate team member.      - Processes employment verifications, incoming HR correspondence/mail, some leave requests, and general HR system administration tasks.  - Supports the separation process, including processing HR actions related to end of employment for benefits, employee check-outs, and HR paperwork.  - Provides general administrative support in the HR department to include scheduling appropriate conference rooms and...

SPA is seeking a dedicated junior or mid-level Program Analyst to support the U.S. Navy’s Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) within the U.S. Navy Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors Directorate (PEO IWS 2.0).  We don’t expect you to come in with DoD Acquistion expertise but we do expect you to consistently demonstrate strong attributes to quickly build competencies and provide the highest quality products and services to the APM. We look for traits such as how you solve problems when you’re stuck. Do you look for creative ways to find solutions? Do you seek out references and teach yourself how to do something new? Do you collaborate with your colleagues? If you take initiatives like these, you would fit in well with our high...