What are the responsibilities and job description for the ARPA-H Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist position at ECS Federal, LLC?
ECS is seeking an ARPA-H Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist to work in our Remote office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
Are you a passionate Intergovernmental Affairs expert 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 Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist, you will provide support and thought leadership to R&D performer teams, Government Program Managers, and stakeholders across the health innovation ecosystem. This role supports the Division of Legislative and Governmental Affairs (DLGI).
What you will do:
Serve as an Intergovernmental Expert:
- Conduct comprehensive research on non-HHS funded programs and initiatives across government agencies to perform crosswalk analyses with ARPA-H programs to uncover synergies, avoid redundancies, and optimize collaborative opportunities.
- Monitor federal, state, and local legislative and policy developments to assess potential impacts on ARPA-H programs.
Manage Strategic Communication Support:
- Draft briefing materials, policy summaries, memos, talking points, and presentations to facilitate informed decision-making and support senior ARPA-H leadership in interagency engagements.
- Identify and monitor intergovernmental policy developments and summarize key findings into actionable insights for senior ARPA-H leadership, stakeholders, and relevant project teams to inform strategy.
Stay current with scientific advancements:
- Actively track and analyze new research findings in this field.
- Identify and propose emerging methodologies and technologies that could enhance the program's progress.
- Participate in scientific discussions and presentations, contributing your expertise to the program's overall knowledge base.
Collaborate effectively within a diverse team:
- Build strong relationships with computational scientists, engineers, and other scientific advisors involved in the program.
- Communicate complex 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.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $150,000
General Description of Benefits
Requirements:- Bachelors in Political Science, Government, or related field.
- 5 years minimum government or policy experience
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, analyze data, and write scientific 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.
Req Benefits:
Salary : $70,000 - $150,000
