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Program Manager III (DARPA)

Universal Strategy Group Inc
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026

USGI is seeking a Program Manager III to provide support that complements the Government’s expertise in accomplishing its mission requiring financial management, administrative support, acquisition support, and technical expertise with regard to DARPA and Department of War (DoW) processes and in defense-related science and technologies. This support may include information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, recommendations, training, and services.


Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. 
  • Formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. 
  • Manage through subordinate supervisors, excludes First-Line Supervisors.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university 
  • Six (6) years of experience providing regulatory compliance and approval of all contract related expenses. 
  • At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in a supervisory capacity in planning, developing, and executing major research and development efforts for defense organizations. 
  • Experience in developing, implementing, and executing effective plans for overall contract management, contract administration, security and training and quality assurance. 
  • Experience planning, directing and coordinating the work activity of all personnel involved in all aspects of the contract and to integrate problem resolution in the ongoing work without loss of fiscal integrity and work force efficiency. 
  • Possess and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or DARPA programs


Welcome to Universal Strategy Group Inc (USGI)! USGI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Founded in 2007 with the single focus of preserving and promoting American security. Our mission is to provide the best-in-class personnel who provide tailored analytical, operational, and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges while exceeding customer expectations.

USGI is committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent that set us apart from our competition. An experienced, team-oriented, dynamic, and expanding company that values exceptional performance! USGI understands that well-cared for and motivated personnel are the key to the successful accomplishment of any mission, and toward that end, USGI takes exceptional care of our team.

USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.


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