Innovation Acquisition Lead – Federal Health R&D, Acquisition Support, Program Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Act as an Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO) Coordinator to assist ARPA-H and advanced health research and development initiatives.

• Facilitate the management and oversight of advanced R&D activities while helping to define future R&D concepts, programs, and solutions.

• Aid in the development and administration of ARPA-H programs and projects across a Mission Office portfolio.

• Create solicitations and associated acquisition documentation.

• Oversee ISO proposals from their receipt until their final disposition.

• Monitor negotiations and coordinate cost proposals along with technical evaluations.

• Accurately track metrics while managing numerous parallel projects and tasks with tight timelines.

• Provide direct assistance to R&D performer teams, Government Program Managers, and health innovation stakeholders.

• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, contracting officials, IT professionals, advisors, Mission Office leadership, acquisition personnel, performer teams, and public stakeholders.

• Manage end-to-end processes, sustain momentum, and handle data using Jira and Confluence.

• Convey intricate processes and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Assess IT systems and processes, identify areas for optimization, and suggest functional enhancements.

• Conduct independent research, analyze data, and offer recommendations.

• Engage in brainstorming and problem-solving sessions.

• Interact directly with clients and customers, serving as a reliable point of contact.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Five or more years of professional experience is necessary.

• Knowledge of contracting and/or procurement is preferred, ideally in a government or research environment.

• Capability to track metrics and manage multiple parallel projects and tasks effectively.

• Proficiency in evaluating IT systems and processes, along with recommending functional improvements.

• Familiarity with information management systems, including Jira and Confluence.

• Strong skills in client or customer engagement, with the ability to foster trusted relationships with government stakeholders, performer teams, and cross-functional partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Competence in conducting independent research, analyzing data, and providing recommendations.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholder teams.

• Capability to work both independently and in team settings, prioritize tasks, and maintain detail-oriented, organized, and proactive work habits.

• A passion for healthcare and scientific discovery is essential.

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required as per contract stipulations.

• An active federal government Public Trust or the ability to obtain one is necessary.

• At least one year of experience supporting DARPA or related federal ARPA agencies is required.

• Experience with Other Transaction Agreements, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements is essential.

• General understanding of acquisition documentation requirements, including RFI, SN, BAA, and J&A, along with hands-on experience with each.

• Experience in supporting a federal or commercial health agency or organization is preferred.

• Knowledge of the biomedical research landscape is advantageous.

• Two or more years of experience in federal healthcare and/or scientific consulting is a plus.

• Experience in supporting complex healthcare programs and research-and-development initiatives is highly valued.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Potential discretionary bonuses.

• Possible signing or retention incentives.

• Other variable compensation may be available.

• Equal Employment Opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.