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Systems Planning & Analysis · 3 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide part-time hybrid support, focusing on evaluating technical concepts, leading performer assessments, and assisting with program administration related to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The candidate will apply a strong technical background and relevant experience in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office (TTO)

Will lead periodic performer assessments to analyze programmatic, technical, and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies; and communicate findings to the Program Manager

Utilize a manufacturing background to evaluate technical concepts being pursued by the Tactical Technology Office

Will assist with program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, and other program execution operations

Assist in coordinate performer meetings, assessing performer task progress and projected performer outcomes, and ensure that project management best practices are followed both at subject performers and within DARPA itself