ARPA - H Operations Lead
ECS Corporate Services

ECS is seeking an ARPA - H Operations Lead to work in our Washington, DC (Hybrid) office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon [contract award].

Job Description:

We are searching for a highly experienced Action Officer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will support an ARPA-H Mission Office Director in their day-to-day execution of projects and activities. This will involve anticipating and solving for a broad range of financial, business, administrative, and/or program management problems. Must have good rapport at dealing with the public, customer service expertise, excellent oral/written communication skills, and excellent organizational & time-management skills. Other example duties may include:

• Developing, organizing, forecasting, and maintaining financial budgets and tracking financial milestones.
• Creating and coordinating budget and, acquisition documents.
• Planning and executing process improvement projects.
• Organizing meetings.
• Developing briefings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interacting with multiple internal and external personnel with excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills on a daily basis.

Salary Range: $75,000-$130,000

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting federal programs, preferably in the R&D or technical environment.
• Experience monitoring deliverables, allocating resource needs, and project workplans.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and a passion for scientific discovery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting federal or commercial health agency/organization is a plus.
• Knowledge of the biomedical research landscape a plus.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

General Description of Benefits

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