Program Manager - BTO

ECS Tech Inc • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ECS is seeking a Program Manager – DARPA BTO SETA Support to work onsite in our
Arlington, VA office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract
award.

ECS is pursuing a contract to provide Science, Engineering, and Technical
Advisory (SETA) support to DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office (BTO). BTO is
a unique technical office that leverages the power of biology as a technology to
develop revolutionary capabilities for the Department of Defense. BTO’s mission
focuses on ensuring U.S. technological dominance by pioneering breakthroughs in
areas such as human performance, infectious disease defense, synthetic biology,
neurotechnology, and resilient biological systems.

The Program Manager (PM) will provide overall leadership and operational
management for ECS’s SETA support team. The PM will serve as the primary point
of contact to BTO’s Assistant Director for Program Management (ADPM);
Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); and Contracting Officer (CO); and
will oversee contract execution, staffing, and performance management. The PM
will lead recruiting and staffing of specialized SETA personnel, ensure
high-quality support to DARPA Program Managers, and address personnel or
performance issues as they arise. The ideal candidate will understand DARPA’s
technical office environment and be comfortable overseeing multidisciplinary
technical teams supporting complex research programs.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior experience managing a SETA contract supporting a DARPA Technical Office within the past five (5) years.
• Experience serving as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager on a federal contract.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting, staffing, and managing specialized technical personnel.
• Strong understanding of the DARPA technical office environment and program management structure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with the Government ADPM, COR, and CO for all contract management matters.
• Manage and oversee contractor personnel, including performance management, issue resolution, and team coordination.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, and staffing efforts to ensure SETA positions are filled with highly qualified technical personnel.
• Maintain staffing continuity and proactively address personnel performance or availability issues.
• Ensure contractor staff deliver high-quality advisory support to DARPA Program Managers and maintain alignment with BTO priorities.
• Oversee overall contract operations, reporting, and workforce planning in a fast-paced DARPA R&D environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager