Senior Technical Briefing Coordinator

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc. in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Technical Briefing Coordinator to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This full-time role involves architecting technical briefings and providing executive-level support in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate should hold a PhD or MD, possess over 5 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in communicating complex scientific topics to senior leaders. A commitment to ARPA-H's values of innovation and integrity is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in a scientific, engineering, public health, or related discipline; and/or MD.
• 5+ years of executive-level support experience.
• Proven experience communicating complex scientific information.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver technical briefings for senior leaders.
• Design executive-level materials such as slide decks and summaries.
• Analyze briefing outcomes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication of scientific information

Organizational skills

Presentation tools mastery

Collaboration tools proficiency

Education

PhD or MD in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools

Job description

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc. (ARTI) is currently recruiting for a Senior Technical Briefing Coordinator 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

The Senior Technical Briefing Coordinator role would be supporting the DIRO office.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect and deliver technical briefings that inspire and inform senior leaders, translating cutting-edge scientific and operational topics into clear, compelling narratives, at times on short timelines to meet immediate needs
• Partner with ARPA-H Program Managers, Mission Office leadership, subject matter experts, and communications team members to curate and synthesize briefing content that drives engagements and meeting outcomes
• Design and author executive-level materials—slide decks, summaries, talking points, and backgrounders, among other items—that are fit for purpose, with precision, creativity, and strategic focus
• Orchestrate briefing logistics, ensuring seamless scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and follow-through on action items
• Analyze briefing & meeting outcomes and stakeholder feedback, driving continuous improvement and elevating the impact of technical communications
• Work collaboratively across the organization to create materials, in particular the writers and designers in the Division of Communications, to develop a range of work products, both visual and written
• Champion ARPA-H’s model, mission, and standards for scientific excellence and innovation in every product
• Build and maintain a living repository of briefing resources, templates, and best practices to fuel future success
• Enable high-quality work across the Director’s Office by supporting other team members

Job Requirements

• PhD in a scientific, engineering, public health, or related discipline; and/or MD
• 5+ years of experience in executive-level support and/or government agencies, with a focus on science, technology, and innovation
• Proven experience communicating complex scientific information to senior-level executives, ideally in health innovation or research settings
• Exceptional ability to synthesize, distill, and energize technical content for diverse audiences
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving
• Ability to deliver high-quality written and visual products in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Mastery of presentation and collaboration tools (e.g., PowerPoint, SharePoint, Slack, Teams)
• Familiarity with and comfort using AI tools for knowledge-gathering, research assistance, and productivity support
• Passion for ARPA-H’s mission and values—innovation, integrity, and transformative impact
• Experience supporting or staffing senior executives, especially within HHS, ARPA, or comparable high-impact health and science organizations
• Deep familiarity with the culture, pace, and priorities of government or advanced research environments
• Track record of strong teamwork that catalyzes action across an organization
• Strong communication skills; clear communication within a team and across organizations of scientists and businesspeople
• Previous intermediate experience with data, reporting, and dashboarding
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite- PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Word.

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.