ARPA-H Technical SETA - HSF/SSO

ECS; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is seeking an ARPA-H Technical SETA to support R&D initiatives remotely. You will act as a scientific and technical advisor, helping ARPA-H and its performers develop and apply cutting-edge research in health-focused programs.

The role emphasizes strategic assessments, collaboration with scientists and clinicians, and translating discoveries into real-world solutions, with compensation in the six-figure range.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required.
• Active Public Trust or ability to obtain.
• 1+ year supporting a DARPA Technical Office in a SETA role.
• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or related field with 3+ years full-time experience, or Masters with 5+ years.
• Experience planning and developing complex R&D projects.
• Ability to conceive, plan and conduct research in broad areas.
• Ability to independently analyze and offer solutions for R&D issues.
• Experience using advanced techniques in the relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to an ARPA-H Program Manager as scientific and technical advisor.
• Support program managers in development of new research programs, methods, concepts, and processes.
• Assist ARPA-H performers with expertise and problem-solving abilities.
• Provide strategic assessments of methods and technologies for tech development.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to translate research into real-world applications.
• Prepare briefings and documents to support program messaging.

Skills

DARPA/ARPA-H SETA experience

R&D project planning

Analytical problem solving

Advanced techniques knowledge

Independent analysis and guidance

Scientific/technical advisory

Collaboration with scientists/enginee/

Education

Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or related field

Master's degree in related discipline with 5+ years experience

Job description

Job Description

ECS is seeking a ARPA-H Technical SETA - HSF/SSO to work remotely. Are you a passionate Systems, Engineering, and Technical Advisor (SETA) that supports R&D initiatives through the delivery of expertise in your given field? 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 R&D projects designed to arrive at high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems? ECS seeks talented and driven SETAs with a scientific/technical background to join our team in support of ARPA-H. In this crucial role, you will serve as a scientific and technical advisor—providing support and thought leadership to the awarded performer teams responsible for generating R&D solutions for ARPA-H and its focus areas.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical support to an ARPA-H Program Manager by serving as scientific and technical advisors for cutting-edge research projects.
• Support program managers in development of new research programs, methods, concepts, and operational processes.
• Support ARPA-H performers and scientists via your field(s) of expertise, knowledge of emerging technologies in this field(s), and your abilities to analyze and solve problems.
• Provide strategic assessments of methods and technologies related to the development of technologies and devices.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and clinicians to translate research discoveries into real-world applications.
• Prepare briefings and other documents to include strategic messaging in support of an ARPA-H Program Manager and the transformative programs being supported.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $210,000

General Description Of Benefits

Required Skills

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.
• Active Public Trust or ability to obtain
• At least 1 year of experience directly supporting a DARPA Technical Office in a Technical SETA role.
• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or a related technical field relevant to the scope of ARPA-H’s HSF and/or SSO Mission Offices and 3+ years of full-time professional experience. For field of expertise, we can consider a wide range of specialties (relevant examples include biotechnology, cancer biology, drug delivery and discovery, genomics, imaging, immunology, medical devices, molecular biology, ocular, tissue engineering, virology, etc.) OR Masters in relevant disciplines with 5+ years of full-time professional experience.
• Experienced planning and developing complex R&D projects of a research and development nature.
• Skilled in conceiving, planning, and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to independently conduct appropriate analyses designed to offer recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve R&D issues, concerns, problems, or methods.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices required in the field/disciplines to which you are currently providing expertise.

Desired Skills

• Commercialization experience highly desirable.
• Experience preparing briefings and other documents of a biomedical, scientific research, or healthcare nature. Includes support for strategic messaging development.

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