ISO Coordinator (REMOTE)

Columbus Technologies and Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

W2 with full benefits

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services is seeking an ISO Coordinator to support ARPA-H programs, coordinating solicitations, proposals, cost evaluations, and cross-functional collaboration across health R&D initiatives. You will interface with scientists, engineers, and program managers to drive proposals and optimize processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of contracting in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of work experience.
• Understanding of Contracting and/or Procurement, preferably in a government or research environment.
• Capable of tracking metrics and managing multiple parallel projects.
• Ability to evaluate IT systems and processes and recommend improvements.
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence information management systems.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized and proactive.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct independent research, analyze data and make recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and passion for healthcare and scientific discovery.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required per contract.
• Active Public Trust or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of solicitations and related documents.
• Manage ISO proposals; track negotiations.
• Coordinate within the Mission Office and ARPA-H for cost proposals and technical evaluations.
• Build relationships with scientists, engineers, contracting officers, IT professionals, and advisors.
• Communicate complex processes clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to drive the portfolio forward.

Skills

Contracting/Procurement

Program management

Jira/Confluence

Communication

Independent & teamwork

Public Trust readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Remote position

W2 with full benefits

Ongoing Contract supporting ARPA

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In this role, you will serve as an Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO) Coordinator to ARPA-H—enabling the agency to manage and provide oversight to advanced R&D efforts; help shape future R&D concepts, programs, and solutions; integrate and advance our nation's healthcare ecosystem processes, policies, and enabling technologies; and enable the agency to expand its healthcare and scientific scope into yet unknown areas. As an ISO Coordinator, you will provide support to R&D performer teams, Government Program Managers, and stakeholders across the health innovation ecosystem.

Assist with the development and administration of ARPA-H programs and projects for a Mission Office portfolio to include tasks such as:

• Assisting in the development of solicitations and related documents.
• Managing ISO proposals; tracking negotiations.
• Coordinating within the Mission Office and across ARPA-H for cost proposals and technical evaluations.

Collaborate effectively within a diverse team:

• Build strong relationships with scientists, engineers, contracting officers, IT professionals, and other advisors involved in the portfolio.
• Communicate complex processes and concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and problem-solving exercises to drive the portfolio forward.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Five years or more work experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of Contracting and/or Procurement, preferably in a government or research environment.
• Must be capable of tracking metrics effectively and adept at managing multiple parallel projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate IT systems and processes, identify opportunities for optimization, and recommend functional improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Familiarity with information management systems including Jira and Confluence.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both internally and externally with members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, analyze data, and make recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability collaborating with cross-functional stakeholder teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and prioritize work.
• Strong work ethic and a passion for healthcare and scientific discovery.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.
• Active Public Trust or ability to obtain.

DESIRED SKILLS

• At least 1 year experience supporting DARPA or related Federal "ARPA" agencies (IARPA, ARPA-E, HSARPA).
• Experience working with OTAs, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• General knowledge of acquisition documentation requirements (RFI, SN, BAA, J&A) with experience working with each.
• Experience supporting federal or commercial health agency/organization is a plus.
• Knowledge of the biomedical research landscape is a plus.
• Two years or more experience in Federal Healthcare and/or Scientific Consulting.
• Experience supporting complex healthcare and programs of a research and development nature.