Senior Technical Briefing Coordinator

Senior Technical Briefing Coordinator #718

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Role: DIRO Senior Technical Briefing Coordinator

Clearance:
Public trust (active)

• 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

• 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

• 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

Ph.D. in scientific, engineering, public health, or related discipline; and/or MD required