Technical Project Analyst, Assistant Staff Action Control Officer

Description: 

Are you looking for your next challenge supporting research & development? Come help lead a dynamic team supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) Research and Development (RD) Directorate!  ARServices is seeking a Technical Project Analyst to join our team supporting DTRA RD.  In this position, you will provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to support the RD Front Office for a tier 3 SES. 

Principal Duties: 

• Track, coordinate and respond to internal and external taskers, some with tight deadlines 

• Manage administrative support, schedule and hold weekly meetings and plan work 

• Assist with all aspects of leadership team (Director, Deputy Director) tasks and key leader engagements such as scheduling, hosting and preparation for Senior Steering Groups , Key Leader Engagement, conferences, working groups and meetings 

• Accurately record key discussion and senior leader direction during key leader engagements 

• Prepare and staff senior leader correspondence given verbal guidance, meeting results and general direction   

• Coordinate scheduling of VTCs and Key Leader Engagements 

• Support development, version control, and quality control of briefings and other engagements with the RD OP Department and other organizations as directed 

• Assist with personnel issues such as training, leave tracking, travel, and agreements 

• Prepare leadership for weekly and other periodic RD OP meetings 

• Fully and effectively collaborate with an existing cross functional front office team.  Assist or lead other front office activities as directed with priority placed on teamwork. 

• Perform other tasks as required  

Requirements: 

• TS/SCI 

• BS degree or demonstrated similar competence 

• Executive level writing skills 

• Skills in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Excel) with associated calendar functionality, SharePoint 

• General understanding of information technology terminology  

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with tasker management systems, such as CATMS, ETMT2, or a similar tasking platform  

• Shorthand or other method of rapid writing ability 

• Flexible in a mission-focused environment where priorities constantly change 

• Certified Project Management Professional 

• Completion of applicable Defense Acquisition University PM Level I courses 

• Ability to obtain knowledge of S&T, Intelligence Community and other government agencies and a general understanding of WMD/CBRN threats and the means to combat them 

ARServices is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.