Technical Project Manager

Title: Technical Project Manager

Note: This position is contingent upon Government approval.

Job Description

We are seeking a team member with experience in optics and photonics, technical project management and research support for a photonics research project at DARPA in Arlington, VA.

As a Technical Project Manager, you will assess technical and programmatic risk, and track technical performance against the project plan while relying on your experience to provide insight, guidance, technical direction and oversight of all programmatic, technical and independent verification and validation (IV&V) activities of the project.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in photonics and free-space optical research.

100% onsite with flexible work schedule through occasional remote telework and/or alternative work schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in in periodic performer assessments to analyze program, technical and schedule risks.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Communicate progress and findings to program manager on a regular and proactive basis.
• Conduct technical evaluations and guidance on reports, briefings, and other performer communications.
• Draft, edit and proofread technical documents, reports and presentations to communicate program status.
• Support further research solicitation and proposal evaluations.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience with optics or photonics.
• Bachelor's degree in any field, or equivalent work experience. 
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas as needed to broadly support project goals.
• US Citizen
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of materials, optical modelling, fabrication, design, and optical communication methods.
• Active TS/SCI with SCI Access
• Demonstrated ability to learn new subjects and gain rapid insights into current and next generation research topics.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests
• Familiarity with the DARPA technical, programmatic, and contractual environment.
• Prior experience working on programs at DARPA as a technical or program management support contractor.
• Knowledge of DARPA processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated program management expertise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Self-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team role in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Flexible and readily adaptable to change.

Location: Arlington, VA

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