ARPA-H Research Security and Supply Chain Risk Advisor

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Research Security Advisor to work remotely. This exciting role supports the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in their mission to enhance health outcomes through cutting-edge research. You will provide critical support to the COO and interact with government personnel, focusing on security risk assessments and ensuring the integrity of R&D programs. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to addressing some of society's most pressing health challenges. If you are ready to make an impact in a high-visibility environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with supply chain risk assessments.
• General understanding of the R&D lifecycle and foreign influence.

Responsibilities

• Support COO on R&D program security matters.
• Prepare reports and briefs on security risk findings.
• Leverage software tools to assess security risks.

Skills

Supply Chain Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM, Business, or International Studies/National Security

Tools

Software Tools for Risk Assessment

Job description

ECS is seeking an ARPA-H Research Security and Supply Chain Risk Advisor to work remotely.

Are you a passionate Research Security Advisor with expertise in supply chain risk assessment? Are you ready to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in their mission to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone by supporting complex and leading-edge research and development (R&D) projects designed to arrive at high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems?

ECS is seeking a Research Security and Supply Chain Risk Advisor to serve as a Scientific Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) in support of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) (in the Eastern Time Zone) and work in our remote office. This role will support the Research Security Team within the Office of Operations. In this role, you will support the COO, regularly interacting with Government security personnel as well as Program Managers from throughout the Agency. You will provide support and advise on a range of R&D program security aspects, from assessing foreign influence and/or control to personnel clearance vetting.

These Advisor duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide support to the COO, as well as personnel from other offices and directorates throughout the agency, on matters related to R&D program security, to include processes, reviews, and risks.
• Prepare reports, briefs, and other documents and communications to convey security risk findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Review documentation and leverage software tools and systems to assess the security risk of individuals, organizations, and programs.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000

General Description of Benefits

• Bachelor's degree in any field, preferably in STEM, Business, or International Studies/National Security.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with supply chain risk assessments or similar risk-based reviews of suppliers and personnel including from prime, sub, or vendors and associated products, materials, or information supplied.
• General understanding of the R&D lifecycle, stages of research development and investment, and foreign ownership, control, or influence.
• Knowledge of tactics of adversaries in unwanted technology transfer.
• Team oriented with exceptional communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with executive-level audiences in a dynamic, high-visibility support office environment.
• Public Trust Clearance.