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Commercial Transition Admin Specialist (#2-084 Security Clearance)
Job Code:24-084
Location:Arlington, VA - Hybrid
FT/PT Status:Full Time
Required Clearance:Secret
  
Strategic Analysis is seeking a versatile, skilled Commercial Transition Admin Specialist to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). It is of paramount importance to exceed our client expectations with high integrity and focused attention to program deliverables. This support includes the following tasks:

The candidate will serve as the Sr. Executive Assistant to the DARPA Chief of Commercial Strategy and will work as part of an exciting team to provide daily administrative and executive support to the Commercial Strategy leadership team and help advance the Commercial Strategy mission. Will apply deep domain expertise and a commitment to advancing U.S. national and economic security. The Sr. Executive Assistant works closely with the Chief of Staff to coordinate and efficiently manage the Chief of Commercial Strategy’s (Chief) schedule, priorities, and relationships. Serve as the primary point-of-contact for internal and external constituencies seeking to engage the Chief. Maintain the Chief’s calendar including scheduling meetings, speaking events, and travel via the Defense Travel System (DTS). Evaluate requests to prioritize needs, effectively allocate the Chief’s time, and delegate engagements as appropriate. Coordinate Commercial Strategy work priorities with the Chief of Staff, Action Officer(s), and other DARPA staff. Assist the Front Office with planning, development of presentations, and special projects. Exercise discretion in managing the Chief’s contacts and relationships. Perform event planning and drafting of internal correspondence. Provide administrative support to the Commercial Strategy leadership team and maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive personal and organizational information and supporting special projects.


Qualification Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree • Active Secret security clearance
• 3+ years of experience providing executive support and calendar management to C-suite, SES, or Congressional leaders
• Detail-oriented with exceptional planning and communication skills
• Experience managing special projects, executive meetings, and external groups for an executive
• Prior experience organizing and managing operations consisting of in-person and remote staff
• Exhibits superior confidentiality, judgement, and discretion in performing duties
• Previous experience preparing pitch decks, background materials, and proposals
• High proficiency with MS Office, project management, and productivity tools Desired skills:
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or economics
• 1 year of experience directly supporting a CEO, founder, or government executive at DARPA, I-ARPA, ARPA-H, or ARPA-E
• Knowledge of DoD or other US Government operations and processes, familiarity with DARPA desired 
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