Position Description- Using parametric cost models to develop and document cost estimates, including software estimation, in support of annual military budgets. - Develop and brief cost models and estimate results to senior government leaders. - Perform thorough risk analysis. - Develop statistical relationships through data collection and regression analysis. - Review Contract Data Requirement Lists for compliance.  - Assess contractor proposals for cost realism and reasonableness. - Support Program Office meetings, cost exclusions, analysis, briefings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) sessions, etc.

The Commercial Strategy Operations Manager SETA will work as part of an exciting team to provide expert business, technology advancement, and commercialization support in a demanding, and fast-paced professional services environment. Primary objectives are to deliver operations management support to the Commercial Strategy program and successfully serve DARPA’s mission. The successful candidate will be an experienced pipeline operations manager in dual-use technologies, and exhibit a deep commitment to advancing national and economic security. Work closely with Commercial Strategy's leadership and DARPA's Technical offices, PMs, and other various stakeholder to build a strong commercialization pipeline and support ongoing commercialization efforts. Responsibilities include: Program...

The Master Scheduler will manage Integrated Master Schedules for Reentry Systems programs. They will provide technical and programmatic systems engineering support to the TRIDENT II missile. In addition, they will support headquarters-level planning, development and execution for a variety of activities including systems integration, system accuracy, system reliability, support equipment design, and systems safety. Travel 6-8 times/year will be required.

The System Administrator implements technical controls to support the Cybersecurity Program, which ensures secure operations in network and computing environments at various classification levels. The System Administrator is also responsible for providing mentorship and guidance for junior system administrators troubleshooting and performing end-user support services for classified systems. In this role, you will report to the Operations Manager while designing, building, installing and configuring physical and virtual servers/systems, virus updates, patching, maintenance, and performance tuning. As the System Administrator, you will be expected to collaborate with team members to develop creative, secure, and innovative solutions for complex technical issues. You will also support...

The successful candidate will 1) Assist Program Manager and Team Leads in the day-to-day execution of space systems analysis and operations research projects, 2) Support the development of digital models of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools, 3) Support the preparation of deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders, 4) Balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads, 5) Communicate analytic results and technical information to internal and external stakeholders, and 6) Serve as a subject matter expert in spacecraft systems, satellite operations, and/or space mission engineering...

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior NC2/NC3 Project Manager within the NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) Next Gen Division. Provides expert advice on the potential strategic and operational value of new technologies and/or concepts of operational employment for technologies to support strategic deterrence and NC3 modernization. Requires understanding of capabilities that would maximize value to U.S. military operations and their impact on adversary courses of action, to include comparative balance of capabilities in all domains. Responsibilities include support to special programs in the development and implementation of program protection and defense plans. Integrates program protection plans with other NEC Divisions, USSTRATCOM directorates, other Combatant Commands...

Provides critical decision and analytic support to the Nuclear Technologies directorate (NT) within the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for wargaming, assessments, demonstration, analysis, development, and other decision-making in evaluating systems to counter WMD and counter threat networks. Supervises the software development of new wargaming capabilities and their conversion into software requirements. Performs market research for relevant advances and materials. Recommends architectural and deployment configurations. Oversees progressive development and evaluates deliverable functionality and materials. Manages government accreditation, classification, and validation processes for the deployment of MINES and THANOS, and supervises/manages technical development for these...

You will work with key stakeholders to manage event planning, transfer user provided content into a collaboration board, and oversee all on-site meetings and events. This role works closely with NRO leadership providing guidance and direction as it relates to meetings and events. You will adhere to best practices and service standards to ensure the seamless operation of all conference-related activities. You will provide the highest level of service reflecting SPAs commitment to excellence and attention to detail by creating an environment that is welcoming with productive interactions.

The candidate will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Program Manager (PM) by participating in or leading all activities in project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, and program-funded test coordination. As a Lead in our fast-paced Strategic Technology Office (STO), will play a critical role in SPA's mission by providing strategic assistance for the day-to-day operations. The PM's portfolio consists of reasearch in artificial intelligence, cognitive science, human-machine teaming, and data science.The candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining systems and processes to streamline operations. Will assist and communicate with the PM to aid in efficient decision making, program management, and initiative implementation. Serve as a...

SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated professional interested in providing technical, data-driven support combined with strategy-informed operations research analysis. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving challenging, unstructured, and time-critical problems in both leadership and supporting roles. The candidate will participate in analyses, assessments, and workshops that integrate technical, operational, and programmatic aspects across various elements of the Department of Defense. Will support cross-functional, high-performance teams conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including wargaming, to inform decision makers at the highest levels of the government, including the Secretary of Defense, Congress, and the White House. Candidates can expect to manage...

What you'll do (responsibilities): You will use your problem-solving skills and academic background to frame analytic questions, build computer models, run simulations, analyze data, and visualize results relating to defense technologies and their warfighting capability and impact.  You will be expected to work independently and collaboratively with senior analysts who are experts in military operations, policy, and data science.  You will have the opportunity to present your work and findings to team and company leadership.  All the while, you will gain foundational knowledge of defense technologies, unmanned systems, and a collection of other military topics. In addition to customer support, you will be assigned to projects involving the modeling of the integration of...

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Provide executive administrative support to the Director, Principal Deputy Director, Deputy Director, Chief of Staff (CoS) and Technical Director of MID to include, but not limited to managing their calendars, schedules and travel.- Independently operate and interact with various Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) agencies to coordinate a variety of complex executive meetings and conferences including travel to conferences and meetings as required.- Have appropriate background knowledge of administrative processes for DoD, IC, and NRO office communications and IT equipment.- Support, manage, and monitor incoming and outgoing electronic and physical communications on behalf of the Director, Office...

The Common Missile Compartment (CMC) Program Analyst will be responsible for providing technical and programmatic support to the COLUMBIA SSBN Program Office Construction Group CMC branch in the planning, coordination, and execution of construction, certification, and sustainment activities required for the Strategic Weapon Support Systems (SWSS) for the newest class of SSBNs for both the United Kingdom (UK) Royal Navy and United States (US) Navy as part of the Polaris Sales Agreement (PSA). Responsibilities may include:- Facilitate periodic program reviews between both the US and UK government stakeholders to address status of key CMC program milestones.- Draft formal reports and presentations for Program Leadership on CMC related topics.- Act as a government client representative...

The candidate will apply a strong technical background and a proactive attitude in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and will be motivated to learn DARPA process, procedures, and culture; passionate about advanced R&D; and have strong communications and presentation skills. Utilize technical skills to understand the complex problems associated with DARPA programs, while simultaneously providing the necessary management support to execute the day-to-day requirements.  The candidate will support periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) performer assessments to analyze programmatic, technical, and schedule risks; assist in the development of risk mitigation strategies; and communicate findings to the Program Manager. Assist with program administration, including...

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on projects by providing research and development (R&D) analysis to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Research and Development Chemical Biological Department with emphasis on support to the Joint Technology Advancement Team (JTAT) by acting as an integrator and advisor between Science and Technology Managers, DoD scientists and engineers, and Warfighters; informing design of, operational coordination of, and advisement of Warfighter engagement events; facilitating analysis of early technologies for operational considerations (form, fit, function, CONOPS/CONEMPS, etc); and attending relevant enterprise and technical meetings, reviews, conferences, and the like to stay informed of current and ongoing work. Analyze and synthesize complex problems and...

The successful candidate will assist the Nuclear Technologies Detection (NTD) Division in providing a data science services capable of supporting scalable, highly available application solutions that leverage cloud native services; supporting the transformation of monolithic, legacy applications to a more modular, micro-services architecture; Providing artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) pipeline architecture design, development, and test knowledge and expertise with respect to AI/ML areas including natural language processing, computer vision, machine learning, and large language modeling; providing data architecture design, development and test knowledge and expertise with respect to cloud architecture, design patterns, and data analysis requirements; and defining data...

The candidate will work within the Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate under Deterrence Integrated Project Team working on the development of the Influence and Power Projection Warfare Development Imperitives Line of Delivery, Multi-Domain Escalation Dynamics (MDED) in support of the implementation of the NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept (NWCC). The main effort in 2025 will be the development of the MDED Deterrence Principles Guide for publication by SACT at the end of 2025 and the identification and development of the DCoI and, for 2026, integration of the MDED Deterrence Principles Guide into the ‘business as usual’ space through exercises, wargaming and continued academic research and revision of the Guide, based on new insights and stakeholder feedback.The candidate will also help...

Organization within the Office of the Secretary of Defense is looking to hire an outstanding individual with extraordinary accomplishments to contribute to the enablement of degradational effects against the nation's adversaries. Individual will serve as a subject matter expert and strategic adviser exhibiting a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness in the application of bespoke military and intelligence arts vital to national security. Duties include:- Creation and oversight of complex campaigns utilizing advanced stratagems, tradecraft, and technologies; - Planning discreet activities and recommending technological applications to accomplish long range objectives; - Providing objective information and analysis supporting decision making on strategic...

The Analyst will serve as a senior strategic advisor and trusted agent for a high profile client organization, focusing on rigorous efforts to strengthen the submarine manufacturing and sustainment industrial base, with a focus on understanding and assessing engagement with Australian industrial base stakeholders.  The Analyst will apply expert level familiarity with defense manufacturing, shipbuilding programs, strategic planning and international engagement to help identify, develop, and execute new strategies and initiatives to support submarine and mairtime industrial base development. 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 industrial base...

We are seeking a dedicated junior Systems Engineer to provide support to the Technical Director within the U.S. Navy Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), Above Water Sensors and Lasers Directorate (IWS 2.0). At least one year of related experience is required. We expect to fill this position immediately! You will provide technical and programmatic support to the Systems Engineering Working Group Leads (e.g. Platform and Combat System Integration, Hardware and Manufacturing, Software, Requirements, Performance). You will provide technical rigor in support of Systems Engineering (SE) processes, including planning, execution and closure of System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR), technical writing, requirements management, risk management, configuration...