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Senior S&T Advisor (Automated Intelligence (AI) /Computational SME) (#23-161)
Job Code:23-161
Location:Washington, D.C. - Hybrid
FT/PT Status:Full Time
Required Clearance:Ability To Obtain a Public Trust
  

Strategic Analysis, Inc (SA) is seeking a versatile, skilled AI/Computational (SME) to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) activities. The ARPA-H mission is to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone by supporting the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Serve as a technical advisor to ARPA-H Program Managers. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: helping refine program concept, guiding development of Technical Areas (TA), thinking through risks and mitigation strategies, ensuring a sound transition plan, and advising on a realistic program budget.
  • Working closely with Program Manager and SETA teams to foresee and address potential questions before presented to Leadership.
  • Review program documentation including technical slide decks, Heilmeier questions, communication plans, broad agency announcement, etc.
  • Continue to drive PM and PM SETA Teams towards reaching 100-day goal from PM arrival date to obtaining program approval.
  • Draft summaries of programs and accomplishments that are appropriate to share with ARPA-H leadership in preparation for discussions with HHS, OSTP, OMB, and other external partners.


QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Ph.D. or MD degree in technical area (i.e., Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Large Language Model, Bioinformatics, etc.)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Prior ARPA experience (DARPA, IARPA, ARPA-E) in formulating a program concept; from initial idea, refinement, nomination package, to final program approval AND/OR experience in a consulting or start-up environment within the health industry building business strategy, designing launch plans, and expanding business.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  •  AI/ML/LLM and bioinformatics expertise.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills. This includes routine communication amongst ARPA-H Leadership, PM, and PM SETA team.
  • Commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
  • Exceptional time-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, as well as complete tasks of varying priority in parallel and under stressful deadlines.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Willingness to work in a high-paced environment.
  • Intellectual curiosity and interest in expanding knowledge to new scientific areas.
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