Booz Allen Hamilton · 18 hours ago
Operational Action Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced Operational Action Officer to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in developing and executing government-funded research programs. The role involves providing strategic support, managing operations, and facilitating communication to advance health and biomedical research initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Assist senior leaders in developing, implementing, and tracking strategic priorities and initiatives and prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports for high-level meetings and engagements
Conduct research and analysis to inform decision-making and policy development and research health industry trends in technology, investments, and innovation, and share with the team
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for internal and external engagement
Track action items, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring timely completion and follow-up
Serve as a liaison between the CMO or Senior Advisor and other ARPA-H teams, government agencies, and external partners
Draft correspondence, talking points, and communications on behalf of the CMO or Senior Advisor and facilitate information flow and ensure alignment across teams and projects
Support outreach and engagement activities with key stakeholders, including federal agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners
Lead or support special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CMO or Senior Advisor and monitor project progress, identify risks, and recommend solutions to overcome obstacles
Interact with other U.S. government officials, partners, academics, private sector, and other executives in various sectors
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment such as government, healthcare, research, or consulting
Experience coordinating team efforts, tracking progress, and advising on strategies to achieve organizational goals
Ability to conduct thorough research, analyze data and organizational priorities, and generate actionable insights to inform strategic decisions
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
Experience with biomedical research, health innovation, or federal health agencies
Experience working in a start-up environment
Experience engaging a broad range of stakeholders, including U.S. officials and private sector executives
Experience supporting ARPA-like programs such as DARPA, IARPA, or APRA-E, U.S. DoD advanced development programs, R&D, or start-up organizations
Ability to act with professionalism, discretion, and integrity
Ability to be well-organized, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities to meet deadlines
Possession of excellent communication skills
Master's degree in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Health Policy, or a related field
Benefits
Health
Life
Disability
Financial
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
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Funding
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2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
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Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
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Chief Operating Officer
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