Opportunity: ARPA-H Senior Technical Advisor This position is contingent upon contract award.
Employment Type : Full-time, W2 employment; Exempt, salaried; Eligible for paid benefits
Corporate Overview SD Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing professional services company, providing Cybersecurity, Strategy & Governance, IT Modernization, Management Consulting, and Professional Services solutions to large and small clients in the federal government sector. Our broad spectrum of services also includes digital & legacy transition, decommissioning, communications, event planning & logistics, and operations. It is our mission to deliver enduring results to our clients using strong business acumen, technical solutions, and management services. Our core values include quality, timeliness, integrity, trusted relationships, and corporate citizenship.
Opportunity Overview SD Solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to help identify emerging technology trends and provide scientific and technical guidance on biomedical research programs. This role will support ARPA-H Program Managers for cutting-edge research projects.
"The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a new agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is a research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs to provide health solutions for all. ARPA-H accelerates better health outcomes for everyone by supporting the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. These opportunities will advance high-potential, high-impact biomedical and health research that cannot be readily accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity. With a scope spanning the molecular to the societal, these programs have the potential to radically improve everyone's health."
Responsibilities Include Review scientific and product information with an eye for new high-impact solutions that could transform society's most challenging health problems. Identify the driving forces behind these technologies. Provide holistic and interdisciplinary technical expertise and influence through leadership and services. Provide strategic advice regarding technology and operations. Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and program managers to support strategy implementation. Work with government clients within the research funding landscape. Requirements Overview Ph.D. in Biology or a related scientific field. 15 years of experience conducting and/or overseeing scientific research. Possess the acumen to discern and assess emerging technologies with substantial commercial promise. Experience working with government clients and obtaining federal research funding. Ability for quick response and dedicated to continuous improvement. Willingness to manage multiple tasks at once and adhere to guidelines, budgets, and deadlines. Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills. Experience with ARPA processes and direct support to Government program managers highly preferred. Employment Type Full-time, W2 employment Exempt, salaried Eligible for paid benefits Clearance, Citizenship, and Work Location Clearance requirement: Active or able to obtain Public Trust . U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract. SD Solutions Culture We are a fast-growing company who puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers, and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We're waiting for you.
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