ARPA H – Health and Life Science (HLS) Portfolio Support – Sr SME / Proj Lead

Amentum is looking for HLS industry personnel to expand our health technology development capabilities and offerings for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) as well as our Department of Defense (DoD) and other public health client space.

We are interested in personnel with technical managerial, and/or financial management experience supporting Government technology development projects, preferably in the health technology or public health sectors. Sr. Program Analysts will perform in a hybrid role, working with the Government to help define, execute and manage their technology development programs, as well as supporting ad hoc Amentum proposal support needs.

Education or experience relevant to one or more of the following focus areas is highly desirable.

HEALTH SCIENCE FUTURES

• Medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health domains

• Software development and management

• Electronic Health Record and Cybersecurity, redundant backup system, (National Industry Standard)

• Limitations to ability to access durable medical equipment (DME)

• Identification of existing technology solutions that needs to be made accessible.

• Identification of technology solutions that need to exist to solve problems.

SCALABLE SOLUTIONS

• Rapid distribution of information using smart phone devices

• Behavioral changes through smart phone influence

• Efficient manufacturing processes and distribution logistics

• Regional response hub network for rapid distribution

• Utilization of established transportation mechanisms for alternative purposes

• Utilization of existing factories for retooling/alternative manufacturing.

PROACTIVE HEALTH

• Behavioral health (national funding or national standards)

• Genetic information application as it relates to anxiety, depression and addiction

• Nutrition applications (food score impact on wellness)

• Movement and exercise related to wellness

• Lifespan/longevity

• Preventative care vs acute episodic care

• Cooperative ventilator network

• Population and geographic based health issues; food deserts, remote access to care/supplies

• Disease surveillance and predictive analysis

• Wearable biosensor devices

RESILIENT SYSTEMS

• Defense of systems

• Sustainable redundancy for all system, backup

• Inclusion of all sectors in the population, total population health.

• National EHR backup system, corruption possibilities, computer engineers

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing expertise and assistance to the Government Program Manager in the execution of multiple advanced technology development programs

• Performing program portfolio oversight to ensure all critical elements are addressed.

• Integrating and coordinating program activities with the Program Manager and other government and support team members

• Performing detailed task planning and overseeing execution progress

• Overseeing scheduling of program activity and milestones, budget execution, and contractor progress

• Leading programmatic and technical discussions with Government and industry teams to initiate new program concepts and discuss program planning and execution approaches.

• Managing and prioritizing support team support activities to ensure efficient operations and that all products are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Providing contract management and acquisition support

• Presenting program briefings to all levels of the Government

• Authoring program plans, briefings, and technical reports

• Organizing and hosting technical meetings and conferences

• Provide subject matter expertise across the health technology portfolio of projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in the specific field or in an area applicable to the advancement and dissemination of products and services: MBA, MPH, MPA, Healthcare Specific RN/MSN

• At least 10 years of relevant executive level technical experience in Industry experience, science specific and or manufacturing and production of HLS focus areas above.

• Providing expertise and assistance to the Government Program Manager in the execution of multiple advanced technology development programs

• Performing program portfolio oversight to ensure all critical elements are addressed.

• Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and executing technology programs.

• Demonstrated experience managing schedule, budget, and program risks for fast-paced advanced technology programs.

• Demonstrated proficiency using modern PC computer techniques, systems, and tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel.

Desired Requirements in at least one of the following areas:

• NIH or other federal grant program experience w/an understanding of the DOD and HHS public health communities to include Government, industry, and academic stakeholders.

• Multiple years of healthcare experience working with ARPA is highly desirable.

• Project management Experience - lead a project with numerous people from interdisciplinary fields

• Experience in doing a research study as Principal investigator.

• Ability to quickly identify and resolve program execution and issues.

• Expertise in the acquisition of new programs, solicitations, and contracting actions - understanding Government acquisition process

• Ability to work independently and or lead a team remotely at times.

• Preferred candidate has broad interpersonal network in the health technology space. Experience in business development and proposal development.

• MD or PhD

Because the candidate will be expected to develop strong relationships with existing and new customers, location in the Washington DC metropolitan area is highly desirable to ensure responsiveness, although partial telework will be permitted.

Amentum is a highly ethical, safety conscious employer with caring leaders and competitive total compensation. We offer multiple health care options so you can select the one that suits your needs. Our 401K requires no vesting periods for company matching funds. You’ll receive 10 federal holidays that can easily be adjusted to your beliefs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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