DARPA – Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Functional Expert

Amentum•Arlington, VA

1d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a program management functional expert to support the development and execution of programs and strategy within DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office (MTO). The mission of DARPA’s MTO is to ensure the U.S.’s continued technological dominance, both militarily and economically, by pushing the boundaries in foundational science and seeking fundamental scientific breakthroughs that can create new capabilities and reshape entire industries. MTO has three major focus areas: Circuit Development to Enable Next-generation Microsystems (photonic circuits, quantum circuits, and organic circuits), Microsystems Manufacturing Ecosystem, and Dual-use by Design. This is a full-time position with the requirement to work on-site at the client location in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA. Some domestic travel (~20%) may be required. The role involves providing Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to DARPA, offering management and strategy support to DARPA Program Managers, leadership, performers, and associated R&D communities. The expert will support one of MTO's functional areas: Hardware systems, Materials and processing engineering, or Radio frequency Engineering and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML). This position is contingent upon award.

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 Haves

Active Top Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain SCI access (US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance)
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

Responsibilities

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