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Systems Planning & Analysis · 1 week ago

Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking Technical Subject Matter Experts to provide technical and programmatic advisory services to DARPA program managers, focusing on complex challenges and the evaluation of cutting-edge technology.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Engage with the research and development community to tackle complex challenges and help push the limits of technology

Provide technical and programmatic advisory and assistance services to DARPA program managers

Advise on new projects of impactful basic research capabilities, including proposal reviews, site visits, demonstrations, and planning and coordinating work

Provide assessments of laboratory and other test results and recommendations to mitigate technical risk and potential program impact of failure

Work and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences and translate complex technical matter into easily understandable and impact-focused language

Qualification

DARPA program knowledgeR&D engineering decision-makingSTEM degreeQuantum expertiseAI/ML expertiseProgram Management certificationSoft skills

Required

Minimum 15 years of experience in technical, managerial or scientific fields with expert credentials; recognized as an authority in that field

10+ years of extensive experience, background and knowledge of one or more DARPA programs

Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field

Active Secret clearance

Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently on R&D engineering problems and methods, in resolving important questions, and planning and coordinating work

Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices in a scientific or technological discipline

Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Preferred

Expertise in fields of Quantum, Optics, Photonics, Physics, Materials, Artificial intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Human Performance

Graduate degree in a STEM field with published articles in field of expertise

Program Management Professional or equivalent certification

Prior experience as a DARPA Program Manager or SETA contractor, or 3-5 years supporting DARPA Program Managers on technical projects

Experience managing R&D programs from inception to closeout

Active Top Secret clearance