DIRO Action Officer

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal support services organization is seeking a DIRO Action Officer to provide executive support at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This full-time role involves strategic guidance, tracking assignments, and providing data analysis to support senior leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, extensive U.S. government experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers immediate start upon selection and background clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Chief of Staff or Action Officer (or equivalent) to an executive.
• 5+ years of experience operating within the U.S. government.
• Capability to coordinate team's efforts and advise on strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leaders in the Director’s Office.
• Manage incoming requirements and track metrics.
• Provide data analysis support for Agency acquisitions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operational optimization

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Job description

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc. (ARTI) is currently recruiting for an DIRO Action Officer to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This position is full-time, exempt. Start date is immediate upon selection and public trust clearance processing as required.

SUMMARY

TheAction Officer role would be supporting the Director’s Office (DIRO) at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), providing high-level operational and executive support in a fast-paced environment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to senior leaders in the Director’s Office and serve as a point of contact for the office and other agency offices
• Manage incoming requirements, clearly communicate tasks, and track metrics
• Be readily available to shift focus to fulfill emerging requests and special projects
• Exhibit attention to detail, flexibility, strong communication skills, understanding of the Agency mission, and problem-solving abilities to enable client success
• Provide strategic guidance and serve as a thought partner to office leadership to streamline processes, anticipate and mitigate blockers, and support goal-setting, operational planning, efficient execution, and external messaging and communications
• Coordinate efforts among the Director’s Office team to track assignments, actions, and milestones; report on OKRs and other performance metrics; and advise and coordinate with agency leadership and teammates to reach goals
• Coordinate support for senior leadership engagement in various client activities such as industry events, internal programming for technical staff, HHS matters, and ecosystem trips and other external engagements
• In coordination with acquisitions points of contact across the agency, provide data analysis support for Agency acquisitions, including data and document collection from internal acquisition trackers and tools. Track important health and life sciences developments across the U.S. government and externally, and assess implications for the Director’s Office and agency
• Work closely with other Action Officers so the Director’s Office is well-organized, prepared, and informed for meetings and other engagements, including handling, responding, collaborating, and communicating with a broad range of requests from inside and outside the agency
• Liaise with other U.S. government officials, partners, academics, private sector, and other executives in various sectors

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience as a Chief of Staff or Action Officer (or equivalent) to a principal, senior leader, or executive.
• 5+ years of experience operating within the U.S. government.
• Experience in strategic planning, optimizing operations, and solving complex problems to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to coordinate team efforts, track progress, and advise on strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to be well-organized, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite- PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Requirements

• 7+ years of experience staffing principals or senior leaders
• Experience engaging a broad range of stakeholders, including U.S. officials and private sector executives
• Experience supporting ARPA programs such as ARPA-H, DARPA, IARPA, or ARPA-E; or HHS advanced development programs or R&D; and/or start-up organizations
• Ability to conduct thorough research, analyze data and organizational priorities, and generate actionable insights to inform strategic decisions
• Master’s degree in a related field

Mandatory Requirement

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information,Public Trust.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.

Advanced Resource Technology, Inc. is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination and member of DHS E-Verify Program.

Advanced Resource Technology, Inc. recruits and hires without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.