DARPA SPO Junior Action Officer

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level programmatic support to a DARPA Program Director managing high-visibility R&D programs.
• Serve as the principal coordination point for all programmatic actions, including tracking and reconciling large-scale program funding.
• Prepare and staff acquisition documentation, funding actions, and executive correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with DoD financial management regulations, acquisition policies, and audit requirements.
• Manage the Program Director’s calendar, priorities, and daily schedule in a high-tempo environment.
• Coordinate meetings, secure facilities, and classified spaces as required.
• Prepare briefing materials, read-ahead packages, and executive summaries for senior leadership engagements.
• Track suspense items, action items, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
• Manage sensitive and classified information in accordance with strict security protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience supporting DoD programs, acquisitions, or executive leadership.
• Strong familiarity with DoD administrative processes, task management systems, and correspondence protocols.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level briefing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with advanced technology programs such as AI, cyber, autonomy, space, or emerging tech.
• Demonstrated excellence in executive scheduling, task management, and front office operations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement and parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Disability and life insurance.

About the Company

Amentum delivers agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees across the globe, we tackle the world’s toughest challenges through a broad range of operational support services.