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ARPA-H Briefing Coordinator Mid

Job Description

Opportunity: Briefing Coordinator for the COO. 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 a dynamic and organized Briefing Coordinator to support the agency's mission to drive transformative health innovations. The Briefing Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating high-level briefings and presentations, ensuring effective communication of ARPA-H initiatives, research projects, and strategic priorities to key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and academic partners at ARPA-H. Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate logistics and planning for internal and external briefings, meetings, and presentations related to ARPA-H initiatives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop briefing materials, agendas, and presentations that effectively convey critical information.
• Ensure timely distribution of briefing materials to participants prior to scheduled events.
• Draft, edit, and finalize briefing documents, reports, talking points, and other communications to align with ARPA-H's strategic objectives.
• Synthesize complex scientific and policy information into clear, concise, and engaging formats suitable for diverse audiences.
• Work closely with leadership and project teams to gather relevant data and insights for inclusion in briefing materials.
• Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders regarding briefing requests, inquiries, and logistical arrangements.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate collaborations and enhance communication efforts.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders post-briefing to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate briefing processes and practices to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency.
• Stay informed about ARPA-H initiatives and trends in health research to effectively communicate key messages and updates.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge related to briefing coordination and communication strategies.

Requirements Overview

• Bachelor's degree in any field. Communications, Public Relations, Health Policy, or a related field is preferable.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in briefing coordination, communications, or stakeholder engagement within the health sector or government agency.
• 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.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• 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

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.
• Remote / Hybrid

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.