Scientific Technology Advisor - ARPA-H

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. We are seeking Scientific Technology Advisors (Health Ecosystem & Surveillance) to support the Resilient Systems Office (RSO)mission office and funding initiatives for ARPA-H. The contractor for this position will provide critical administrative support and subject matter expertise to drive the commercialization of advanced health projects. The role is estimated to support a fully remote work arrangement that involves occasional travel for conferences and meetings. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.BACKGROUND ARPA-H plays a pivotal role in identifying and funding groundbreaking biomedical and health projects that exceed the scope of traditional research efforts and commercial activities. The ARPA-H Resilient Systems Office (RSO) invests in cutting-edge technologies that drive innovations to enhance the adaptability, flexibility, reliability, and interoperability of the health ecosystem. Such innovations enable people and systems to remain well-positioned to deliver high-quality effective care and maintain/improve health outcomes even when there is fragility within the health ecosystem. TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:

• 1) Assist in developing strategic and technical plans to support the ARPA-H Resilient Systems Office (RSO) mission and support the development of new programs and technologies to address long-standing gaps in the quality, efficacy, and consistent availability of care.
• 2) Provide expert input to the Program Managers (PMs) in developing and researching ideas for recommendations for new programs, new program concepts, technologies, and new starts; assist with setting the technical direction for the Resilient Systems Office mission office.
• 3) Proactively provide PMs with information about what is happening across the scientific community by learning new science quickly and assessing the big picture across adjacent scientific disciplines.
• 4) Advise on the commercial market, strategy, business planning, intellectual property, product development, supply chain considerations and developing market studies
• 5) Provide technical expertise to research, analyze, assess, and summarize findings of emerging technologies and associated policy issues
• 6) Assist with planning, preparing and implementing policies and strategies for technology commercialization
• 7) Provide recommendations to mitigate technical risk, develop risk mitigation strategies, and assess potential program impact of failure
• 8) Provide expert feedback about research and development proposals including objectives and methodologies
• 9) Conduct quantitative analyses of technology and/or system mission requirements as they pertain to the potential insertion of advanced technologies; evaluate alternatives, compatibility, interoperability, integration, and study reliability issues
• 10) Identify the commercial utility of new products and technology and assist in the development and transition of technology to the user community
• 11) Review, analyze, and provide recommendations on data governance processes and procedures to ensure harmonization of data collection, storage, and use across the agency.
• 12) Provide briefing materials including data analysis and visualization support to business and mission offices for strategic planning, program evaluation, stakeholder communication, and program level decision-making.
• 13) Track technical progress and deliverables for ongoing efforts and assist in the liaison with Government agents, performers, and the technical community; identify methods to promote ARPA-H to the research community and support potential international engagementsREQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:
• 1) Ph.D. in Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Ecology, Molecular/Cellular Biology, or related scientific discipline
• 2) Minimum of 15 years of relevant technical/research experience that includes developing and executing strategies for technology commercialization and market integration
• 3) Demonstrated experience in analytical chemistry, epidemiology, microbiology, and/or cell biology required. Experience in healthcare systems and infrastructure, public health emergencies, environmental sciences, biosecurity, microbiome interactions, and/or infectious diseases including AI-driven outbreak detection systems highly preferred.
• 4) Demonstrated experience serving in a consultant capacity supporting multiple projects in a constantly changing, fast paced environment.
• 5) Robust personal networks and display broad industry knowledge. Understanding of the Advanced Research Projects Agencies (ARPA) model (ARPA-H, DARPA, ARPA-I, etc.) experience is a plus
• 6) Strong communication skills, work ethic, and passion for scientific discovery.
• 7) US Citizenship and/or lawful permanent residency is required as per contract requirementsPLEASE APPLY ONLINE

When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time. Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren’t contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.As a specialty talent company, Kelly is committed to doing the right thing for our talent and clients. We stand up for equity, inclusion, fair treatment, and opportunity for all as these build the foundation of our Talent Promise. With a focus on safety, value, well-being, investment, and opportunity, Kelly’s Talent Promise confirms our commitment to those in search of a better way to work and live and to help discover what’s next.It is obvious things are different than they were just a few months ago. Kelly is at the forefront of ensuring the safety of our employees in this new working environment. Be well and stay strong.#government9467875 washington, DC, US Scientific Doctorate/PhD Full Time, Temporary Experienced (Non-Manager) Remote Government and Public Sector First Shift (Day)