Front Office SETA Lead - BTO

Front Office SETA Lead - BTO Arlington, VA Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Managerial strategic planning Strategic management Program management Procedural guides Secret Clearance Research Technical report writing Improving operational efficiency 3 years Senior level Full Job Description ECS is seeking a Front Office SETA Lead - BTO to work in our Arlington, VA (hybrid work schedule) office.

Please Note:

This position is contingent upon contract award. ECS seeks a Science, Engineering, and Technical Advisory (SETA) candidate to provide support to the leadership within DARPA's Biological Technologies Office (BTO) . The successful candidate will serve as a functional lead for all Front Office SETAs under this contract. The Front Office SETA will also provide technical and/or programmatic assistance to the Office Director (OD), Deputy Director (ODD), and/or Assistant Director for Program Management (ADPM). The role involves coordinating office-wide strategic and/or administrative initiatives to ensure alignment with DARPA BTO's core mission of developing breakthrough technologies for the Department of War (DOW).

Essential responsibilities may include:

Strategic Planning:

Assist leadership in the development and update of the annual BTO Strategic Plan, identifying national security challenges and emerging research opportunities.

New Program Assessment:

Conduct technology and military needs analyses to evaluate the technical merit, feasibility, and military potential of new program concepts.

Budgetary Coordination:

Support the development of Research and Development Descriptive Summaries (R-Docs), Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, and Budget Estimate Submissions (BES).

Regulatory Oversight:

Assist in the execution of Human Subjects Research (HSR) and Animal Use (ASR) activities in accordance with DOW policies and procedures.

Business Process Management:

Identify process inefficiencies and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimize internal office functions and program tracking.

Acquisition Support:

Maintain the office-wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and monitor the acquisition lifecycle from solicitation through contract award.

Technical Outreach:

Coordinate technical workshops, senior advisory panels, and site visits to support office-wide research goals and recruitment of program manager candidates.

Briefing Development:

Prepare technical briefings, point papers, and reports for the DARPA Director's Office (DIRO), senior DOW leadership, and Congressional staff.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a DoD Secret clearance. 3+ years of experience in technical research, program management, or high-level technical advisory services. Exceptional ability to translate complex biological concepts into clear, actionable briefings for non-technical senior leaders. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond to urgent "Front Office taskers" and data calls within short timelines.

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