DARPA - Tactical Technology Office; TTO Executive Action Office Security Clearance

Position: DARPA - Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Executive Action Office with Security Clearance
DARPA - Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Executive Action Officer Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to some of the top agencies in the U.S. government, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the intelligence community. The mission of DARPA's Tactical Technology Office (TTO) is to reimagine every aspect of military hardware design, development, test, manufacture, and sustainment - with a focus on rapid, affordable, and scalable deployment - to create and prevent technological surprise.

TTO's goal is to demonstrate compelling hardware at the smallest scale that traces to disruptive capability, with designs that reduce risk and cost by managing complexity and can be manufactured responsively and affordably. Additional information on TTO is available here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .
*** Please note, positions are contingent upon award
*** Amentum is seeking an experienced professional to support TTO leadership as an Action Officer. This role will directly support a member of TTO's executive leadership group, either the Office Director, Deputy Director, or Assistant Director for Program Management (ADPM), as a member of the TTO Front Office team. This role also entails regular interaction with TTO's Government Program Managers (PMs) and their support teams to understand their status and coordinate support for TTO leadership's requirements and strategy.

This role will work closely with leadership to prioritize, communicate, and execute TTO initiatives and activities. This is a full-time position in Arlington, VA (Ballston area) Responsibilities May Include:
* Engaging with TTO leadership, Government PMs and support teams, the DARPA Director's Office (DIRO), personnel from other DARPA technical and support offices, DARPA performers, and other government partners to strengthen relationships, advance initiatives, and accelerate TTO priorities and efforts
* Provide comprehensive support to TTO leadership, track and manage action completion within the front office and/or program support teams, and contribute to the coordination and drafting of strategy, planning, office policy and procedure, and decision support documents
* Coordinate on all aspects of high-level meetings, events, and key initiatives to include scheduling, location, security, logistics, and after action
* Assist in integrating work streams and coordinating priorities; coordinate, track, and report on support activities, processes, and progress

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree or higher - substantial relevant occupational experience (~10 or more years) may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
* At least 5 years' relevant experience (staffing and advising DoD, Cabinet, or Executive Office officials, corporate executives, or startup founders)
* Active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

* Please note US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance
* Prior experience facilitating meetings on behalf of senior executives and coordinating actions and follow-up
* The demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with executive-level audiences in a dynamic, high-visibility Front Office environment
* Ability to work independently or in a team setting as circumstances dictate
* Strong writing skills; highly organized with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to work on-site at full-time at DARPA in Arlington, VA Highly Desired Attributes:
* Prior DARPA experience
* Active Top Secret security clearance

* Please note US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
* Prior experience in an R&D environment
* Other ARPA agency (ARPA-H, IARPA, ARPA-E, etc.) experience Amentum is a highly ethical, safety conscious employer with caring leaders and competitive total compensation. We offer multiple health care options so you can select the one that suits your needs. Our 401K requires no vesting periods for company matching funds. You'll receive 10 federal holidays that can easily be adjusted to your beliefs.

Compensation Details:
$120,000 - $180,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
* Health, dental, and vision insurance
* Paid time off and holidays
* Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
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