[Hiring] Innovation Acquisition Lead @Intertwine Associates

Role Description

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment as an Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO) Coordinator using your familiarity with Other Transactions (OTs) supporting the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Enable the agency to manage and provide oversight of advanced research and development efforts; help shape future R&D concepts, programs, and solutions; integrate and advance our nation’s healthcare ecosystem processes, policies, and enabling technologies; and enable the agency to expand its healthcare and scientific scope into yet unknown areas.

• Provide direct support to R&D performer teams, Government Program Managers, and stakeholders across the health innovation ecosystem.
• Assist with the development and administration of ARPA-H programs and projects across a Mission Office portfolio.
• Support the development of solicitations and related acquisition documentation.
• Manage ISO proposals from receipt through disposition; track negotiations; and coordinate within the Mission Office and across ARPA-H for cost proposals and technical evaluations.
• Track metrics accurately and manage multiple parallel projects and tasks simultaneously on short timelines.
• Collaborate effectively within a diverse team by building strong working relationships with scientists, engineers, contracting officers, IT professionals, and other advisors involved in the portfolio.
• Relentlessly own the end-to-end process and collaborate across teams, acting as the center point for effective progress.
• Ensure continuous momentum and effective data management using tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Communicate complex processes and concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Evaluate IT systems and processes, identify opportunities for optimization, and recommend functional improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct independent research, analyze data, and make recommendations.
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and problem-solving exercises to drive the portfolio forward.
• Strong client or customer engagement is required in this role.
• Interface directly and continuously with the Government Program Manager, Mission Office leadership, contracting and acquisition personnel, performer teams, and external members of the public.
• Represent Intertwine Associates and the client with professionalism, responsiveness, and sound judgment at every touchpoint.
• Own the process, serving as the go-to for any next step required to keep the process moving.

This is a remote position with approximately 10-20% CONUS travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, with five or more years of professional work experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of contracting and/or procurement, preferably in a government or research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to track metrics effectively and to manage multiple parallel projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate IT systems and processes, identify opportunities for optimization, and recommend functional improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Familiarity with information management systems, including Jira and Confluence.
• Strong client or customer engagement required, proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with government stakeholders, performer teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both internally and externally with members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, analyze data, and make recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability collaborating with cross-functional stakeholder teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, and to prioritize work.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.
• Strong work ethic and a passion for healthcare and scientific discovery.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.
• Active federal government Public Trust, or the ability to obtain one.

Additional Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supporting DARPA or related federal “ARPA” agencies (IARPA, ARPA-E, HSARPA).
• Experience working with Other Transaction Agreements, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• General knowledge of acquisition documentation requirements (RFI, SN, BAA, J&A), with hands-on experience working with each.
• Experience supporting a federal or commercial health agency or organization.
• Knowledge of the biomedical research landscape.
• Two or more years of experience in federal healthcare and/or scientific consulting.
• Experience supporting complex healthcare programs and programs of a research and development nature.

Benefits

• Intertwine Associates LLC offers a competitive compensation package.
• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000-$220,000 per year.
• This range is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting.
• Actual base salary will be determined based on lawful, job-related factors.
• This position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, signing or retention incentives, or other variable compensation.
• Bonuses and other incentives are separate from base salary and may be modified or discontinued.
• The salary range does not include potential bonuses, other incentive compensation, or benefits.