About this position
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support DARPA BTO by assisting with guidance, communication and processes for all New Start programs.
- Assist Program Managers (PM) with briefing slide development, adherence to project timelines, monitor progress and deliverables, and identify any challenges.
- Communicate program status, challenges, and milestones in collaboration with the PM and SETA team to mission office leadership.
- Coordinate through regular meetings, briefings, and feedback sessions with program teams ensuring all team members are aligned with mission office goals and timelines.
- Other duties as assigned to assist mission office leadership in scientific, business, and organizational management.
Prior Experience Requirements:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle a wide variety of tasks, including briefing support and general administration.
- Developing project schedules and timelines.
- Strong professional writing skills with an ability to prepare effective documentation including presentation slides.
- Must have initiative, be detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking in a high-pressure environment. Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and manage changing priorities effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and support diverse teams.
- Masters or Ph.D.in a relevant technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in technical support role, project management, research management, or related fields.
Additional Preferred Experience:
- Experience with the program approval process
- Experience with program start-up activities.
- Prior experience in supporting leadership.
- Experience in a research and development, government or research agency.
- Knowledge of R&D and innovation processes.
- Familiarity with DARPA’s mission and objectives.