Global Biosecurity Advisor

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, DC

10d•Remote

About The Position

This role will serve as a strategic technical advisor to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development (R&D) programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. You will work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems, and leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. You will also maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies. Serving as a Global Biosecurity Advisor, you will help clients accelerate their mission. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success.

Requirements

5+ years of experience supporting or advising R&D activities in scientific, technical, or health environments
5+ years of experience in biomedical research, clinical research, laboratory science, or advanced health technology development
Experience supporting an ARPA organization such as DARPA, ARPA-H, ARPA-E, or IARPA
Experience building international data partnerships
Experience with cutting-edge biomedical innovation, including neuroscience, molecular biology, frontier technology governance, biotechnology development, data and privacy considerations, or system-level technology assessment
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical approaches to product development across science, engineering, or technology strategy domains
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Doctorate degree in a Science field

Nice To Haves

Experience interacting with and supporting senior government officials
Possession of strong communication and detail-oriented skills

Responsibilities

Support the design, planning, and execution of research programs and projects that aim to drive transformative health outcomes.
Support and build international data partnerships.
Collaborate with international stakeholders to advance ARPA-H initiatives.
Conduct scientific and technical analyses of emerging biomedical, biotechnology, and health-related technologies to inform R&D strategy and program concepts across multiple domains.
Evaluate performer capabilities, technical approaches, milestones, and risks within ARPA-H programs.
Provide subject matter expertise in several technical domains such as neuroscience, molecular biology, systems biology, genomics, data analytics, bioengineering, or biosecurity-relevant technologies.
Coordinate across ARPA-H offices to support integrated program development, progress assessment, and transition strategies.
Support agency responses, strategy development, and implementation planning related to health innovation, global biosecurity, biomedical technologies, and advanced research initiatives.
Assist in designing mechanisms such as program frameworks, to support effective program execution.