ARPA-H New Start Support

1 month ago

Washington, United States SD Solutions LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Description

Opportunity: 

ARPA-H New Start Support - Intermediate

This position is contingent upon contract award.


Employment Type: Full-time, W2 employment; Exempt, salaried; Eligible for paid benefits. Remote/Hybrid.


Corporate Overview

SD Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing professional services company, providing Cybersecurity, Strategy & Governance, IT Modernization, Management Consulting, and Professional Services solutions to large and small clients in the federal government sector. Our broad spectrum of services also includes digital & legacy transition, decommissioning, communications, event planning & logistics, and operations. It is our mission to deliver enduring results to our clients using strong business acumen, technical solutions, and management services. Our core values include quality, timeliness, integrity, trusted relationships, and corporate citizenship.


Opportunity Overview


"The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a new agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is a research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs to provide health solutions for all. ARPA-H accelerates better health outcomes for everyone by supporting the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. These opportunities will advance high-potential, high-impact biomedical and health research that cannot be readily accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity. With a scope spanning the molecular to the societal, these programs have the potential to radically improve everyone's health."


SD Solutions is seeking an experienced and proactive Intermediate New Start Support professional to join our team. This role is pivotal in assisting the agency with the initiation and management of new projects aimed at catalyzing innovative health solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, project management experience, and a passion for health research and innovation at ARPA-H. Responsibilities Include

  • Assist in the planning and execution of new project starts, including defining objectives, timelines, and resource allocations.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to gather necessary information and align project goals with ARPA-H's strategic priorities.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of project proposals, progress, and key milestones.
  • Conduct background research and analysis on emerging topics in health technology and innovation to support new project development.
  • Evaluate potential projects and initiatives for feasibility, impact, and alignment with ARPA-H's mission.
  • Prepare comprehensive summaries and recommendations based on research findings for leadership review.
  • Engage with external stakeholders, including academic institutions, industry partners, and government agencies, to gather insights and support for new initiatives.
  • Facilitate communication among team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
  • Represent ARPA-H at relevant events and workshops, promoting agency initiatives and fostering collaboration.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation, including proposals, reports, agendas, and meeting notes.
  • Monitor project implementation and performance metrics, providing regular updates to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Assist in the preparation of presentations and briefings for internal and external audiences.

Requirements Overview

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Biomedical Science, Project Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, new initiative support, or health research within a government or research environment.
  • Prefer at least 1 year experience supporting DARPA or related Federal "ARPA" agencies (IARPA, ARPA-E, ARPA-H, HSARPA).
  • Alternate preferable experience at NIH, CDC, FDA, Public Health Service, NSF, USDA, State Health Department, or Local Health Department.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for distilling complex information into digestible content tailored to different audiences.

Employment Type

  • Full-time, W2 employment
  • Exempt, salaried
  • Eligible for paid benefits
  • Remote/Hybrid

Clearance, Citizenship, and Work Location

  •       Clearance requirement: Active or able to obtain Public Trust.
  •       U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.     

Questions to include as part of posting

  • Do you have experience supporting complex R&D projects of a research and development nature?
  • Do you have experience, background, and knowledge of one or more ARPA Programs? How many years if applicable?
  • Do you have two years or more experience working with ARPA Program Managers?



SD Solutions Culture

We are a fast-growing company who puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers, and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We're waiting for you.


Equal Opportunity Employer

SD Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Whenever possible, SD Solutions makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.


Candidate Referral Fee Program

SD Solutions wants to reward you for helping us identify qualified, talented professionals to join our team. Send us your friends and professional connections and we'll reward you with a cash bonus

To submit a qualified referral, please visit our website. You'll need to send the candidate's contact information and/or resume to SD Solutions and include "Candidate Referral" in the subject line. Your referral must be an active candidate interested in new opportunities. You must include the candidate's full name and contact information (i.e., email address and phone number).

Please visit Careers - SD Solutions, LLC (sdsolutionsllc.com) for more details of the Candidate Referral Fee Program.



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