Research Specialist - ARPA-H
Job Position Description:
SoKat is seeking a Research Specialist for ARPA-H. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a new agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) focused on accelerating breakthroughs in health. ARPA-H operates with a high degree of flexibility and agility to support high-risk, high-reward research programs that have the potential to transform human health. The Business Financial Manager (BFM) plays a critical role in supporting ARPA-H's mission by providing comprehensive financial and administrative support to Program Managers (PMs) and the broader agency. In this role, you will be responsible for building and managing program budgets and justifications, financial tracking and analysis, supporting solicitation and acquisition materials, and overall tracking and coordination of funding forecasts-to-actuals.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Experience performing research and analysis on health-related issues.
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Experience collecting, sorting, analyzing, and writing reports on assigned topics in a health-related field.
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Experience controlling and managing the flow of information between various stakeholders, to provide the necessary resources within the timeframe of the order.
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Thorough knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and ability to write clearly and succinctly is necessary
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U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident and able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Responsibilities:
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Prepare briefings, reports, and other documents to include strategic messaging in support of an ARPA-H Program Manager and the transformative programs being supported
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Apply your strong technical writing ability and oral presentation skills to translate scientific and technical knowledge and concepts into succinct deliverables that can be communicated and understood by a diverse group of stakeholders
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Analyze, interpret, and translate ideas and issues into easily understood, clear and concise statements
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Conduct independent research, analyze data, and write reports as required
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Collaborate effectively with scientists, engineers, and other specialists from diverse backgrounds to elicit content for presentations and other reports​
Employment Benefits:
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Full-time, W2 employment
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Exempt, salaried
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Eligible for paid benefits, including full health insurance package and PTO
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Work with the brightest minds in academia and industry and with one of the fastest growing AI companies with a proven track record of innovation
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Abundant opportunities for mentorship, training and career guidance in Artificial Intelligence, as it applies across all industries
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Hybrid work/Must be able to be in office for in-person meetings in Washington D.C.