Blu Omega is looking for an Action Officer to join our team in support of ARPA-H.
Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be eligible for a public trust level background check as a precondition of employment
Location: Candidates will be required to work onsite 2-3 days per week in the DC Metro area.
Responsibilities: - Provide strategic guidance and serve as a thought partner to office leadership to streamline processes, anticipate and mitigate blockers, and support goal-setting, operational planning, efficient execution, and support external messaging/communications
- Coordinate efforts among the team to track division-level assignments, actions, and milestones; report on performance metrics; advise and coordinate with the Division Director and teammates to reach goals
- Coordinate support for senior leadership engagement in various client activities, including industry events, and international partner community as well as ecosystem trips and other events
- Track important international and US government developments and synthesize implications for office and agency efforts
- Work closely with other Action Officers to support the international agenda of the agency so the agency is well-organized, prepared, and informed for meetings and other engagements, including handling, responding, collaborating, and communicating with a broad range of requests from inside and outside the agency
- Interact with other U.S. government officials, foreign government officials, international partners, academics, private sector, and other executives in various sectors
- Research international health industry trends in technology, investments, and innovation, and share with the team
Qualifications: - Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Chief of Staff or Action Officer to an organizational principal or senior leader
- A minimum of 2 years of experience with international relations and engagements
- Experience engaging with senior-level executives, including SES or GS-15 equivalent
- Proven experience in strategic planning, optimizing operations, and solving complex problems to achieve organizational goals
- Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough research, analyze data and organizational priorities, and generate actionable insights to inform strategic decisions
- Proven skills in coordinating team efforts, tracking progress, and advising on strategies to achieve organizational goals
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Nice to Haves: - 10 years of cumulative experience
- Master's or other advanced degree with a focus on health, management, and/or international relations
- Strong communication skills with experience engaging a broad range of stakeholders, including U.S. and foreign government officials, international partners, and private sector executives
- Experience in a leadership support office ("front office") in a government environment
- Experience with U.S. and/or international government and/or nongovernment health organizations
- Ability to be well-organized, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities to meet deadlines
- Prior experience supporting U.S. DoD advanced development programs, R&D, or start-up organizations
Salary Range: $115K - $135K
Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance
What Blu Omega Can Offer You: - Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
- Results driven culture that embrace our core values
- Rewarding work contributing to our Nation's mission critical programs
Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our team has a past performance in a diverse range of programs including those for Data Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Software Development and Enterprise Applications.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
