DARPA works with academic, corporate, and governmental partners to find transformational changes in technology. It has approximately 220 government employees, including nearly 100 program managers, overseeing 250 research and development programs. DARPA recruits top individuals from academia, industry, and government agencies for limited stints. Program managers set milestones, track progress, and constantly seek new challenges and solutions. DARPA is known for its urgency and focus on making a difference in less time than conventional settings.