DIRO Action Officer (supporting DIRO leadership) #739

Allen Integrated Solutions•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as an Action Officer for 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 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

Requirements

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
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve as an Action Officer for 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
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