[Hiring] ISO Coordinator @Columbus Technologies and Services Inc

Role Description

In this role, you will serve as an Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO) Coordinator to ARPA-H—enabling the agency to manage and provide oversight to advanced R&D 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. As an ISO Coordinator, you will provide 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 for a Mission Office portfolio to include tasks such as:
• Assisting in the development of solicitations and related documents.
• Managing ISO proposals; tracking negotiations.
• Coordinating within the Mission Office and across ARPA-H for cost proposals and technical evaluations.
• Collaborate effectively within a diverse team:
• Build strong relationships with scientists, engineers, contracting officers, IT professionals, and other advisors involved in the portfolio.
• Communicate complex processes and concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and problem-solving exercises to drive the portfolio forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Five years or more work experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of Contracting and/or Procurement, preferably in a government or research environment.
• Must be capable of tracking metrics effectively and adept at managing 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.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.
• 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 prioritize work.
• Strong work ethic and a passion for healthcare and scientific discovery.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.
• Active Public Trust or ability to obtain.

Desired Skills

• At least 1 year experience supporting DARPA or related Federal "ARPA" agencies (IARPA, ARPA-E, HSARPA).
• Experience working with OTAs, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• General knowledge of acquisition documentation requirements (RFI, SN, BAA, J&A) with experience working with each.
• Experience supporting federal or commercial health agency/organization is a plus.
• Knowledge of the biomedical research landscape is a plus.
• Two years or more experience in Federal Healthcare and/or Scientific Consulting.
• Experience supporting complex healthcare and programs of a research and development nature.