Program Analyst - Biomedical (ARPA-H)

Are you passionate about advancing health outcomes for all? Do you enjoy supporting innovative solutions to diverse, health research challenges?

As a Program Analyst with Ripple Effect, you will support cutting-edge biomedical and health research at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing technical team and will work closely with ARPA-H PMs to develop and manage innovative research to deliver high-impact health solutions.

ARPA-H funds innovative, cross-disciplinary, high-impact research aimed to solve the most challenging health problems, from microscopic to societal healthcare issues. Similarly, we are looking for candidates with technical expertise spanning a variety of disciplines – everything from microbiology to bioinformatics, and computer science to public health. Examples of ARPA-H research areas may include medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health domains, software development and management, electronic health records and cybersecurity, efficient manufacturing processes and distribution logistics, behavioral health, nutrition, wearable devices, and total population health, to name a few.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information 

• Job Code: SHR-AM-04T
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
• Telework: Hybrid
• Travel: Occasional for site visits
• Clearance: Public Trust; Citizenship required
• Number of Openings: Multiple
• Salary Range: $87,000-120,000 per year

Responsibilities 

As a Program Analyst supporting ARPA-H, you will assist and advise ARPA-H Program Managers on any and all technical, programmatic, and administrative tasks that further their research and development programs. Specific duties may include:

• Review state of the science, emerging industry trends, and current R&D landscape to identify critical market, research, and healthcare gaps that align with the ARPA-H mission.
• Help draft solicitation materials.
• Review technical abstracts, white papers, and proposals and prepare summaries and critiques. 
• Monitor and track project performance toward established metrics.
• Identify program risks and help develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop, organize, forecast, and maintain financial budgets and track financial milestones.
• Leverage networks to identify relevant program stakeholders. Organize meetings and collaborate with diverse groups to further ARPA-H programs.
• Develop briefings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Master’s degree in a biomedical, health, science, or engineering-related field
• 8 years of related experience, including at least 4 years of research and development experience

Basic Requirements 

• Computer literacy with experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Project, and Outlook; including the ability to prepare and maintain complex spreadsheets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for briefings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills; demonstrated capacity for detailed organization and synthesis of abstract and disparate information.
• Highly efficient and extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently and know when to seek assistance.

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what it takes to become a Rippler here.

Skills That Set You Apart 

• PhD in a biomedical, health, science, or engineering-related field
• Experience in research and development or healthcare environment
• Experience working with an ARPA
• Experience with financial budgets and tracking financial milestones
• Understanding of HHS policies and regulations

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! 

About Ripple Effect 

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

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Benefits

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.