ARPA H – Mission Office Production Support

Amentum is looking for experienced personnel to expand our health technology development support 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 individuals who have experience supporting executive-level Government personnel at a federal agency, preferably one focused on technology development projects. Production personnel will provide Front Office support to an ARPA-H Mission Office, regularly interacting with Government leadership (i.e. the Office Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director for Program Management [ADPM], technical Program Managers) to help create materials that communicate the goals, impact, importance, and status of technology development programs.

Responsibilities will include:

Candidates would fill one of the two following positions:

Briefing Coordinator:

• Providing presentation support to senior management in a healthcare-related research and development organization

• Drafting, editing, routing, and submitting briefs and other strategic communication products

• Interpreting ideas and analyzing complex topics; communicating technical ideas via clear and concise statements for a wide range of audiences

• Creating, compiling, and editing computer-generated documentation including technical text and graphics

• Contribute to the development of mission office strategy and investments

• Developing and maintaining a strong, positive rapport with senior leadership, team members (Gov and contractor personnel), and the public

Graphic Artist / Web Portal Support:

• Coordinating with technical personnel to generate graphics and visuals that capture complex technical topics in accurate and accessible visuals

• Developing “iconic” graphics that capture the focus and intent of programs, events, and evolutions relevant to mission office activity

• Contributing to the editing and quality control of briefs, presentations, and documents communicating the goals and strategy of the mission office and its programs

• Developing and supporting registration and information websites for events such as proposers days, industry days, technical reviews, offsite events, etc.

• Generating material, coordinating inputs, and supporting the updating and management of websites related to the agency, mission office, and/or specific programs and events

Minimum Requirements:

• The demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with executive-level audiences in a dynamic, high-visibility Front Office environment

• At least 5 years or more relevant experience

• Ability to work independently

• Additional minimum requirements by position:

• Briefing Coordinator:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, equivalent experience/certification in a field relevant to the specific position, or​substantial equivalent occupational experience

• Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills

• Relevant experience providing presentation support to senior management in a research and development organization

• Expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word applications

• Graphic Artist / Web Designer:

• Associate’s degree or higher in a graphics related field or equivalent occupational experience/certification

• Demonstrated experience in graphic design or equivalent discipline

• Experience with web development applications or related field

• Experience in preparing technical material and presentations, with strong ability to interface with technical personnel

• In-depth knowledge of PowerPoint and in preparing visual arts, including text and illustrations; adept in state-of-the-art computer- generated graphics, including all current software packages

• Thorough knowledge of the latest applications, designs, and formats

Desired Requirements

• NIH or other federal grant program experience and/or familiarity with the DoD and/or HHS

• Experienced coder, programmer, engineer with html knowledge

• Hybrid and telework options are likely but residence within Washington DC metropolitan area.

• Additional minimum requirements by position:

• Briefing Coordinator:

• Working knowledge of healthcare related policies and procedures is highly desirable

• Educational background in writing, finance, economics, or business is also highly desirable

• Graphic Artist / Web Designer:

• Experience using css, github, federalist

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.

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