Action Officer

Blu Omega is looking for an Action Officer to join a collaborative SETA team supporting the Director's Office at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This pivotal role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge health initiatives by providing expert operational and strategic support to senior leaders in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Your expertise will help streamline processes, coordinate high-profile engagements, and facilitate impactful decisions that advance U.S. health research and development.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Clearance Needed: NIH Public Trust

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key operational partner supporting senior leadership, managing incoming requirements, and tracking progress on objectives and milestones.
• Provide strategic guidance, streamline agency processes, and anticipate potential blockers to ensure smooth execution of initiatives.
• Coordinate efforts among the Director's Office team, ensuring preparedness for meetings, engagements, and external events.
• Support senior leadership in engagement activities, including industry events, internal programming, and external collaborations.
• Assist with data analysis for agency acquisitions, collecting and interpreting related data to inform decision-making.
• Monitor developments within the health and life sciences sector, assessing their implications for the agency's priorities.
• Liaise with U.S. government officials, private sector partners, academics, and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and information exchange.
• Track and report on performance metrics such as OKRs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• 7 total years of experience, specifically 5+ years experience as a Chief of Staff, Action Officer, or similar role supporting senior or executive leadership.
• Bachelors Degree
• Proven experience within the U.S. government, particularly in strategic planning, operations management, and complex problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with diverse stakeholders and conveying information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate team efforts and advise on strategic initiatives to meet organizational objectives.

Nice to Have:

• 7+ years experience supporting senior leaders, especially within health R&D agencies such as ARPA-H, DARPA, IARPA, ARPA-E, or HHS programs.
• Experience engaging with a broad stakeholder network, including government officials, private sector leaders, and academia.
• Familiarity with U.S. health and life sciences developments and their policy implications.
• Master's degree in a related field and advanced data analysis capabilities.
• Availability to accommodate on-demand focus shifts and special project demands.
• A proactive, flexible approach and strong problem-solving abilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range: $89,455- $135,200
Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance

What Blu Omega Can Offer You:

• Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
• Results driven culture that embrace our core values
• Rewarding work contributing to our Nation's mission critical programs

Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our team has a past performance in a diverse range of programs including those for Data Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Software Development and Enterprise Applications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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