DIRO Action Officer 2 (supporting the CMO) #740
About The Position
Role: DIRO Action Officer 2 ( supporting the CMO) FTE: 1 LOE: 100% Clearance: Public Trust (required) Minimum degree: Bachelor’s degree Remote delivery: on- site in Washington D.C.; potential ad-hoc travel as needed Roles and Responsibilities: Strategic Support: Assist the CMO/Senior Advisor in developing, implementing, and tracking strategic priorities and initiatives Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports for high-level meetings and engagements Conduct research and analysis to inform decision-making and policy development Operational Coordination: Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for internal and external engagements Track action items, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring timely completion and follow-up Serve as a liaison between the CMO/Senior Advisor and other ARPA-H teams, government agencies, and external partners Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Draft correspondence, talking points, and communications on behalf of the CMO/Senior Advisor 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 Project Management: Lead or support special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CMO/Senior Advisor Monitor project progress, identify risks, and recommend solutions to overcome obstacles
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment (government, healthcare, research, or consulting preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
- Public Trust clearance (required)
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in public health, biomedical sciences, health policy, or related field preferred
- Experience supporting senior executives or government officials is highly desirable
- Familiarity with biomedical research, health innovation, or federal health agencies is a plus
- Working in a start-up environment is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist the CMO/Senior Advisor in developing, implementing, and tracking strategic priorities and initiatives
- Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports for high-level meetings and engagements
- Conduct research and analysis to inform decision-making and policy development
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for internal and external engagements
- Track action items, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring timely completion and follow-up
- Serve as a liaison between the CMO/Senior Advisor and other ARPA-H teams, government agencies, and external partners
- Draft correspondence, talking points, and communications on behalf of the CMO/Senior Advisor
- 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/Senior Advisor
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and recommend solutions to overcome obstacles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
