Technical Strategist, Senior

Senior Technical Strategist – ARPA-H As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical consultant to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government‑funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Responsibilities Provide the first technical read on new program ideas, emerging initiatives, and scientific opportunities, helping identify the concepts most deserving of leadership attention. Prepare executive‑level briefings, presentations, memoranda, talking points, background materials, and other decision‑support products. Attend program pitches, scientific reviews, leadership engagements, and strategic discussions across the agency. Engage with Program Managers, Mission Office leadership, and subject‑matter experts to understand technical content, identify key issues, and strengthen executive products. Help ensure that leadership guidance, decisions, and feedback are effectively communicated and incorporated into agency activities. Translate dense scientific and technical material into concise products that senior leaders can quickly understand and act upon. Leverage AI‑enabled tools to accelerate research, synthesis, briefing preparation, knowledge management, and operational effectiveness. Identify and implement process improvements that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Director’s Office. Build and maintain templates, workflows, repositories, and knowledge resources that improve organizational performance. Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Director’s Office and broader agency to support leadership priorities. Qualifications Experience in a scientific range across more than one scientific or technical field. Experience distilling complex scientific, technical, or operational material for senior decision‑makers. Experience with AI‑enabled tools and a demonstrated interest in applying them to improve organizational effectiveness. Ability to pay strict attention to detail and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Ability to build credibility with scientists, engineers, physicians, executives, and other stakeholders. Doctorate degree in a scientific, engineering, computational, biomedical, or technology field. Nice to Have Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, venture capital, scientific investing, management consulting, advanced R&D organizations, or related fields. Experience evaluating emerging technologies, scientific opportunities, or research portfolios. Experience supporting senior executives, founders, government leaders, or institutional decision‑makers. Experience operating in fast‑paced, mission‑driven organizations. Experience with ARPA organizations, HHS, NIH, BARDA, DARPA, IARPA, ARPA‑E, or similar environments. Possession of exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills. Possession of strong organizational skills. Possession of strong judgment, intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. Compensation Projected salary range $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary determined by location, education, skills, experience, and contract‑specific requirements. Benefits Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work‑life programs; dependent care. Work Model Remote : If listed as remote, occasional in‑person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility may be required. Hybrid : If listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently and may also be required to visit a customer facility. Onsite : If listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Booz Allen Hamilton