Top Secret Cleared Action Officer

The Action Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the following:

• Track and coordinate all ACO taskers, drills, and exercises
• Maintain the Office Director, Deputy Director, and ADPM calendars; manage emails, calls, and messages
• Manage office administrative functions including IT coordination, visitor management, and meeting support
• Support DIRO Program Review preparation
• Support preparation and presentation of briefings and reports up to TS/SCI level

The Action Officer is the entry‑level coordination specialist responsible for keeping the front office running smoothly on a day‑to‑day basis. This individual tracks program status, milestones, and action items across multiple stakeholders; maintains senior leadership calendars; and ensures the team is prepared for high‑level meetings and program reviews. While the most junior position on the contract, this role is highly visible — the Action Officer's work product is seen directly by the Office Director, Deputy Director, and ADPM on a daily basis.

• Track and coordinate 100% of all ACO taskers, drills, and exercises; maintain 98% accuracy in tracking logs and ensure all submissions meet established deadlines
• Maintain ACO Office Director, Deputy Director, and ADPM calendars; create/accept meeting invitations, coordinate visit requests, and de‑conflict scheduling across ACO Government personnel
• Manage ACO email, telephone, and fax communications to effectively coordinate schedules; return all calls and messages within 4 business hours
• Coordinate meeting logistics including read‑ahead materials, visitor access clearance coordination, and room setup
• Support preparation of briefings and reports up to TS/SCI level under direction of senior analysts
• Track program status, actions, and milestones and provide regular updates to ensure the team is informed and prepared for high‑level engagements
• Support DIRO Program Review preparation logistics
• Assist with IT coordination, visitor escort per DARPA policy, and badge/access management tracking

• Minimum 2 years, including experience tracking project status, milestones, and actions in a government or professional environment
• Experience tracking action items, milestones, and program status across multiple concurrent priorities
• Proficiency preparing briefings, meeting agendas, and read‑ahead packages for senior leadership
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with proven ability to manage calendar de‑confliction
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) in a professional setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting government senior executives (GS‑15 or SES equivalent) preferred
• Familiarity with DARPA or DoD organizational processes preferred

• Education Required
  • Bachelor's degree in any field
• Education Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Political Science, or a related field
• Preferred Certifications
  • DAU program management introductory coursework

• US Citizenship required
• Must possess and Active US Top Secret (TS); must be eligible for SCI access

Benefits include competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package.