Job Abstract

ECS is seeking a ARPA-H Contract Specialist to work in our Washington, DC (Onsite) office.  Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Description:

Are you a passionate, innovative contract specialist ready to support one of the biggest accelerators in science today?

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a new agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) focused on accelerating breakthroughs in health. ARPA-H operates with a high degree of flexibility and agility to support high-risk, high-reward research programs that have the potential to transform human health.

The Contract Specialist role plays a critical role in supporting ARPA-H's mission offices by assisting in the development of solicitations and related documents; managing BAA proposals and negotiations; and coordinating within the mission office for cost proposals and technical evaluations.

Salary Range: $65,000-$110,000

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a contract specialist role, preferably in a government or research environment.
• At least 1 year experience supporting DARPA or related Federal “ARPA” agencies (IARPA, ARPA-E, HSARPA).
• Experience working with OTAs, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.
• Active Public Trust or ability to obtain.

Desired Skills:

• General knowledge and experience with acquisition awards such Cooperative Agreements and Other Transactions and knowledge of acquisition documentation requirements (RFI, SN, BAA, J&A) with experience working with each are preferred.
• Experience in an R&D environment is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting federal or commercial health agency/organization is a plus.
• Knowledge of the biomedical research landscape a plus.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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.