Role: DIRO Senior Technical Briefing Coordinator
Clearance: Public trust (active)
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Architect and deliver technical briefings that inspire and inform senior leaders, translating cutting-edge scientific and operational topics into clear, compelling narratives, at times on short timelines to meet immediate needs
- Partner with ARPA-H Program Managers, Mission Office leadership, subject matter experts, and communications team members to curate and synthesize briefing content that drives engagements and meeting outcomes
- Design and author executive-level materials—slide decks, summaries, talking points, and backgrounders, among other items—that are fit for purpose, with precision, creativity, and strategic focus
- Orchestrate briefing logistics, ensuring seamless scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and follow-through on action items
- Analyze briefing & meeting outcomes and stakeholder feedback, driving continuous improvement and elevating the impact of technical communications
- Work collaboratively across the organization to create materials, in particular the writers and designers in the Division of Communications, to develop a range of work products, both visual and written
- Champion ARPA-H’s model, mission, and standards for scientific excellence and innovation in every product
- Build and maintain a living repository of briefing resources, templates, and best practices to fuel future success
- Enable high-quality work across the Director’s Office by supporting other team members
Requirements:
- PhD in a scientific, engineering, public health, or related discipline; and/or MD
- 5+ years of experience in executive-level support and/or government agencies, with a focus on science, technology, and innovation
- Proven experience communicating complex scientific information to senior-level executives, ideally in health innovation or research settings
- Exceptional ability to synthesize, distill, and energize technical content for diverse audiences
- Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving
- Ability to deliver high-quality written and visual products in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Mastery of presentation and collaboration tools (e.g., PowerPoint, SharePoint, Slack, Teams)
- Familiarity with and comfort using AI tools for knowledge-gathering, research assistance, and productivity support
- Passion for ARPA-H’s mission and values—innovation, integrity, and transformative impact
Preferred Experience:
- Experience supporting or staffing senior executives, especially within HHS, ARPA, or comparable high-impact health and science organizations
- Deep familiarity with the culture, pace, and priorities of government or advanced research environments
- Track record of strong teamwork that catalyzes action across an organization
Minimum degree: Ph.D. in scientific, engineering, public health, or related discipline; and/or MD required