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Amentum is seeking a program management functional expert to support the development and execution of programs and strategy in MTO. This is a full-time position with the requirement to work on-site at the client location (Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA). Some domestic travel (~20%) may be required. Annual salary ranges between $150-$200K depending on qualifications and experience.
Job Responsibility
Providing Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to DARPA in the execution of advanced technology, research, and prototype demonstration programs
Providing management and strategy support and insight to DARPA Program Managers, DARPA leadership, performers, integrated product teams (IPTs), and associated research and development communities across industry, academia, and government
Planning, directing, and coordinating all task order personnel while maintaining fiscal integrity and operational efficiency
Supporting one of the following MTO functional / focus areas: Hardware systems
Materials and processing engineering
Radio frequency
Engineering and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Providing program management and acquisition support
Providing overarching support to program/s to include, as needed, attending biweekly calls for performers, attending major reviews, drafting programmatic documentation for DARPA and transition partners, attending transition partner meetings and internal DARPA team meetings
Author program briefings and reports
Requirements
Masters degree
At least 12 years of relevant experience
Active Secret security clearance
US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Candidate is a program management professional conversant in regulatory compliance with demonstrated leadership in complex R&D environments
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale defense R&D contracts with ability to oversee multiple technical teams and stakeholder relationships
Demonstrated expertise in conceiving and conducting oversight of complex research programs requiring unconventional approaches
Demonstrated independent decision-making capability on complex R&D engineering problems across multiple technical disciplines
The demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with a Government Program Manager, other technical support personnel, and executive-level audiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Nice to have
Active Top Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain SCI access
Experience working with DoD stakeholders, combatant commands, and defense industry partners
Seven (7) years of experience with DARPA programs
Five (5) years of experience working with DARPA Program Managers