[Hiring] ARPA-H Technical SETA @ECS

Role Description

ECS is seeking an ARPA-H Technical SETA - HSF/SSO to work remotely. Are you a passionate Systems, Engineering, and Technical Advisor (SETA) that supports R&D initiatives through the delivery of expertise in your given field? Are you ready to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in their mission to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone by supporting complex and leading-edge R&D projects designed to arrive at high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems? ECS seeks talented and driven SETAs with a scientific/technical background to join our team in support of ARPA-H. In this crucial role, you will serve as a scientific and technical advisor—providing support and thought leadership to the awarded performer teams responsible for generating R&D solutions for ARPA-H and its focus areas.

• Provide technical support to an ARPA-H Program Manager by serving as scientific and technical advisors for cutting-edge research projects.
• Support program managers in development of new research programs, methods, concepts, and operational processes.
• Support ARPA-H performers and scientists via your field(s) of expertise, knowledge of emerging technologies in this field(s), and your abilities to analyze and solve problems.
• Provide strategic assessments of methods and technologies related to the development of technologies and devices.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and clinicians to translate research discoveries into real-world applications.
• Prepare briefings and other documents to include strategic messaging in support of an ARPA-H Program Manager and the transformative programs being supported.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or a related technical field relevant to the scope of ARPA-H’s HSF and/or SSO Mission Offices and 3+ years of full-time professional experience.
• Masters in relevant disciplines with 5+ years of full-time professional experience.
• For field of expertise, we can consider a wide range of specialties (relevant examples include biotechnology, cancer biology, drug delivery and discovery, genomics, imaging, immunology, medical devices, molecular biology, ocular, tissue engineering, virology, etc.).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.
• Active Public Trust or ability to obtain.
• At least 1 year of experience directly supporting a DARPA Technical Office in a Technical SETA role.
• Experienced planning and developing complex R&D projects of a research and development nature.
• Skilled in conceiving, planning, and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to independently conduct appropriate analyses designed to offer recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve R&D issues, concerns, problems, or methods.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices required in the field/disciplines to which you are currently providing expertise.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $210,000