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Functional Expert I

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Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Functional Expert l to work in our Arlington, Virginia office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Everforth ECS Federal is seeking a Functional Expert l candidate to provide onsite support to DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office (MTO). MTO plays a key role in breakthroughs and innovative technologies, which requires a superior level of technical, analytical, financial, and general administrative support encompassing a broad range of expertise in technologies and disciplines for existing and future DARPA MTO efforts.

The successful candidate will support a DARPA program manager by participating in or leading all activities in project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, program-funded test coordination, and coordination with members of the Department of Defense for transition. The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V) entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself. Duties range from developing point papers, slide decks, and other materials that convey the need, status, and importance of a program to researching unique problem set ideas to aid in National Security priorities.

Required Skills

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Active DOD Secret clearance of the ability to obtain one
  • 10 years of experience
  • Experience in exercising the authority for providing regulatory compliance and approval of all task order related expenses.
  • Must be capable of planning, directing, and coordinating the work activity of all personnel involved in all aspects of the task order and to integrate problem resolution in the ongoing work without loss of fiscal integrity and workforce efficiency.
  • Experience in a supervisory capacity in planning, developing, and executing major research and development efforts for defense organizations.
  • Experience as a program manager providing support to contracts of a similar size, scope, and complexity.
  • Area of concentration: Radio Frequency & Engineering

Desired Skills

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

  • Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
  • Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

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