ARPA-H ITDI Advisor

Job Description

ECS is seeking an ARPA-H ITDI Advisor to work remotely . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

ECS is seeking talented and driven professionals to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Office of Information Technology and Data Innovation (ITDI). In this role, you will serve as a technical advisor to ARPA-H-enabling the agency to manage and provide oversight to advanced R&D efforts; help shape future R&D concepts, programs, and solutions; integrate and advance our nation's healthcare ecosystem processes, policies, and enabling technologies; and enable the agency to expand its healthcare and scientific scope into yet unknown areas. As an advisor within ARPA-H, you will provide support and thought leadership to R&D performer teams, Government Program Managers, and stakeholders across the health innovation ecosystem.

ARPA-H ITDI plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency's mission by providing strategic guidance and support for all matters related to information technology and data infrastructure. ITDI advises agency leadership and programs on the effective use, governance, and allocation of technology and data resources, ensuring these assets are aligned with the agency's cutting-edge research and development objectives. The office drives innovation by supporting the creation, deployment, and oversight of tools that enable data governance, advanced analytics, and responsive technology solutions tailored to emerging programmatic needs.

As an advisor to ARPA-H ITDI you will serve as a strategic and technical expert, providing high-level guidance to agency leadership and program teams on matters related to IT, data infrastructure, and emerging technologies. You would assess current systems and capabilities, identifying opportunities for modernization or optimization, and ensure technology investments align with the agency's mission and evolving needs. You would act as a liaison with stakeholders across HHS and the federal government to ensure alignment with broader IT and data policies, ensuring ARPA-H maintains a future-ready, secure, and innovative digital environment that supports breakthrough health research.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $220,000

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years minimum professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, analyze data, and write scientific/technical reports.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and a passion for healthcare and scientific discovery.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.

Desired Skills

• Three years or more experience within a Federal ARPA organization.
• Two years or more experience in Federal Healthcare and/or Scientific Consulting.
• Experience supporting complex healthcare and programs of a research and development nature.
• Advanced degree (Masters, PhD) preferred based upon domain expertise.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.