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Provide high-level programmatic and executive support to a DARPA Program Director, managing large-scale funding and acquisition documentation. Act as a critical integrator across technical and operational domains while managing the Director's schedule and communications.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-5+ years of experience supporting DoD programs or executive leadership. Must possess an active Top Secret clearance and strong familiarity with DoD administrative and financial processes.
The Action Officer will provide direct, high-level support to a DARPA Program Director managing a portfolio of exceptionally high-dollar, high-visibility research and development programs. This role requires a highly organized, analytically strong professional capable of operating in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with significant executive exposure.
The employee will serve as a critical integrator across technical, financial, acquisition, and operational domains to ensure program success, compliance, and strategic alignment, while also performing critical executive support functions to maximize the Program Director’s effectiveness and time.
Programmatic & Action Officer Duties:
Serve as the principal coordination point for all programmatic actions on behalf of the Program Director
Track, manage, and reconcile large-scale program funding (often exceeding hundreds of millions to billions of dollars) across multiple appropriations and fiscal years
Prepare, review, and staff acquisition documentation, funding actions, and executive correspondence
Ensure compliance with Department of Defense financial management regulations, acquisition policies, and audit requirements
Develop and maintain detailed program trackers, dashboards, and status reports for senior leadership
Coordinate with contracting officers, financial managers, technical performers, and external stakeholders
Support program reviews, briefings, and Congressional or senior DoD engagements
Identify risks, issues, and bottlenecks; propose actionable mitigation strategies
Draft decision memos, talking points, and strategic communications for senior leadership
Manage sensitive and classified information in accordance with security protocols
Executive Assistant Functions:
Manage the Program Director’s calendar, priorities, and daily schedule in a high-tempo, high-demand environment
Coordinate and deconflict meetings, secure facilities, and classified spaces as required
Prepare briefing materials, read-ahead packages, and executive summaries for meetings and engagements
Serve as gatekeeper for taskings, ensuring proper prioritization and timely execution
Track suspense items, action items, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders and ensure follow-through
Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, clearances, and country-specific requirements
Draft, review, and route correspondence, emails, and official communications on behalf of the Program Director
Facilitate communication between the Program Director and internal/external stakeholders, including senior DoD leadership
Maintain organized records, files, and documentation in accordance with records management and security requirements
Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve scheduling, administrative, or operational conflicts
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, Arts, or related field
2-5+ years of experience supporting DoD programs, acquisitions, executive leadership in a company, or financial management
Strong familiarity with DoD administrative processes, task management systems, and correspondence protocols
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing experience
Active Top Secret (SCI eligible)
Familiarity with advanced technology programs (AI, cyber, autonomy, space, or emerging tech)
Demonstrated excellence in executive scheduling, task management, and front office operations
Strategic thinking and executive-level judgment
Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information
Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management
Superior organizational and time-management skills
Proactive problem-solving and anticipation of leadership needs
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.
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)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
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