Foreign Resource Development Associates, LLC
Technical SETA
Foreign Resource Development Associates, LLC, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
FRDA, LLC is a boutique national security consultancy with worldwide operations. We provide specialized solutions to agencies of the US Intelligence Community, military Special Operations Forces, and other national security partners. Our Advisory practice executes customers' intelligence and advanced research missions globally, while our Training practice delivers cutting edge tradecraft training to select organizations.
Job Purpose:
The Technical SETA will coordinate meetings, asses and project performer outcomes and ensure best practices for project management are followed in support of Department of Defense (DoD) client.
Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. FRDA, LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FRDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, employees and applicants should contact Human Resources.
General Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead periodic performer assessments to analyze program, technical and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies and communicate findings to program manager.Evaluate and guide technical reports, briefings and other performer communications.Engage stakeholders and collaborators across the various DoD agencies and services.Shape and oversee early operational analysis.Support program initiatives including development of technical analysis, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as technical reviews.Attend and organize program reviews/site visits/field tests.All other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Experience:
Demonstrated background in program management, power electronics and mathematics.At least 5 years' experience with applied physics and new technology development work, preferably with experience building and testing hardware.Prior experience working programs at DARPA as a technical and program management support contractor.Demonstrated program management expertise, with over 5 years following program management best practices in a research environment, preferably as a project leadAbility to maintain a TS/SCI Security ClearancePreferred Attributes:
Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas needed to broadly support program goals.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.Excellent communication skills - both written (to include PowerPoint) and oral.Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requestsSelf-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.
FRDA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, train, compensate, discharge or any other term or condition of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Job Purpose:
The Technical SETA will coordinate meetings, asses and project performer outcomes and ensure best practices for project management are followed in support of Department of Defense (DoD) client.
Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. FRDA, LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FRDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, employees and applicants should contact Human Resources.
General Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead periodic performer assessments to analyze program, technical and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies and communicate findings to program manager.Evaluate and guide technical reports, briefings and other performer communications.Engage stakeholders and collaborators across the various DoD agencies and services.Shape and oversee early operational analysis.Support program initiatives including development of technical analysis, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as technical reviews.Attend and organize program reviews/site visits/field tests.All other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Experience:
Demonstrated background in program management, power electronics and mathematics.At least 5 years' experience with applied physics and new technology development work, preferably with experience building and testing hardware.Prior experience working programs at DARPA as a technical and program management support contractor.Demonstrated program management expertise, with over 5 years following program management best practices in a research environment, preferably as a project leadAbility to maintain a TS/SCI Security ClearancePreferred Attributes:
Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas needed to broadly support program goals.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.Excellent communication skills - both written (to include PowerPoint) and oral.Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requestsSelf-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.
FRDA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, train, compensate, discharge or any other term or condition of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.