Technical Strategist, Senior

Technical Strategist, Senior (ARPA‑H) From the Director’s Office, the Senior Technical Strategist serves as a technical filter and synthesizer for the Director, Chief Medical Officer, Chief of Staff, and other senior leaders. The role spans all agency programs, providing strategic insight, concise decision‑support products, and process improvement in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment. Responsibilities Provide the first technical read on new program ideas, emerging initiatives, and scientific opportunities to help leadership focus on the most impactful concepts. Prepare executive‑level briefings, presentations, memoranda, talking points, background materials, and other decision‑support products on short timelines. 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. 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 that spans more than one field, with deep expertise in at least one area. Track record of 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. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and 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; strong organizational skills; strong judgment, intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. Compensation The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). This represents the typical salary range and is one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package. Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, retirement, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible for the benefit programs. Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Booz Allen Hamilton