New Start Coordinator (Secret Clearance #26-035) at Strategic Analysis, Inc. – Arlington, Virginia

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.