Cancer / Rare Disease SME

JRAD is seeking a highly qualified Cancer / Rare Disease Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support health technology development initiatives for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

Roles/Responsibilities:

This role requires extensive expertise in cancer or other rare disease research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Analysis and Execution:
  • Engage in a versatile role, collaborating with the Government to define, execute, and oversee technology development initiatives.
  • Provide on-demand proposal support and assist project leads in executing multiple advanced technology programs.
• Project Management:
  • Manage projects, identify and implement accessible technology solutions, and identify technology solutions that need to exist to solve problems.
  • Coordinate program activities with team members, plan tasks, and monitor execution progress.
• Oversight and Coordination:
  • Support the oversight of program activity, budget, and contractor progress.
  • Ensure efficient operations and timely product completion.
• Contract and Acquisition Support:
  • Provide contract management and acquisition support.
  • Develop program briefings for Government stakeholders.
  • Contribute to program plans, briefings, and technical reports.
• Technical Support and Communication:
  • Organize technical meetings and conferences.
  • Assist in the development of technical documentation and reports.

Required Skills and Education:

• PhD in Genetics or a related scientific field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Experience:

• A background in National Cancer Institute or related work is highly preferred.

Security Clearance:

• The ability to obtain or maintain Public Trust

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.