ARPA-H Briefing Coordinator and Communications Specialist

ARPA-H Briefing Coordinator and Communications Specialist (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)

Are you a passionate Communications professional ready to support the leading edge of scientific and healthcare advancements in the Federal Government today?

ECS is seeking talented and driven professionals to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). In this role, you will serve as a scientific and technical advisor to ARPA-H—enabling the agency to manage and provide oversight to advanced R&D efforts; help shape future R&D concepts, programs, and solutions; integrate and advance our nation's healthcare ecosystem processes, policies, and enabling technologies; and enable the agency to expand its healthcare and scientific scope into yet unknown areas. As a “systems engineering and technical assistance” advisor, you will provide support to R&D performer teams, Government Program Managers, and stakeholders across the health innovation ecosystem.

What you will do:

• Provide communications and briefing coordination support to ARPA-H:
  • Prepare briefings and other documents to include strategic messaging in support of an ARPA-H Program Manager and the transformative programs being supported.
  • Apply your strong technical writing ability and oral presentation skills to translate scientific and technical knowledge and concepts into succinct visual deliverables that can be communicated and understood by a diverse group of stakeholders.
  • Create and execute strategic communications plans
  • Develop content and visuals for press releases, backgrounders, talking points, slides, eblast/newsletter copy, memos, and reports
  • Analyze, interpret, and translate ideas and issues into easily understood, clear and concise statements.
  • Stay current with scientific advancements
• Collaborate effectively within a diverse team:
  • Build strong relationships with scientists, engineers, and other advisors involved in the program.
  • Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and problem-solving exercises to drive the program forward.

Join us and be a part of history!

• Basic
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience
  • Demonstrably strong expertise in preparing succinct briefing/reports communicating scientific and technical knowledge
  • Expertise in social media platforms and content strategy
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, analyze data, and write reports.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong work ethic and a passion for healthcare and scientific discovery.
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.
• Intermediate
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience
  • Demonstrably strong expertise in preparing visually engaging briefing/reports communicating scientific and technical knowledge
  • Expertise in website content management, creating social media videos and graphic design
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, analyze data, and write reports.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong work ethic and a passion for healthcare and scientific discovery.
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.
• Advanced
  • Bachelors Degree in Communications or Journalism or related field
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience
  • Demonstrably strong expertise in strategic communications and communications planning
  • Expertise in public relations, media relations and external communications
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, analyze data, and write reports.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong work ethic and a passion for healthcare and scientific discovery.
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.