Every DARPA success begins as an idea seeded by a program manager. These extraordinary leaders conceive, plan, and oversee the high-risk R&D efforts for which we are best known.
Drawing on deep industry, academic, defense, or government experience – as well as a passion for pushing limits – program managers define the challenges and milestones that structure our R&D efforts. They lead all aspects of the work, collaborating closely with research performers and partners to refine approaches and zero in on the path to major breakthroughs.
Making a Difference through Accelerated R&D
Program managers typically serve less than five years, fueling a sense of urgency to deliver results quicker than virtually any other research setting.
Always pushing the boundaries of the possible, they constantly probe for the next big thing in their fields. They communicate actively with other leaders across the defense, scientific, and engineering communities to unearth potential solutions to new and future challenges.
The Brightest Minds in Science and Engineering
We actively seek outstanding individuals across the basic and applied sciences with the skills to undertake the exciting challenge of being a DARPA program manager.
Do you have what it takes?
Program managers
Put your technology expertise and research leadership skills to work in service of national security. Disruptors welcome.
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