R&D Advisor, Senior
To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can develop technical analyses for executives and seamlessly manage complex logistics. Whether creating processes, communicating requirements, or developing innovative solutions, our clients need an advisor who can collaborate across the organization to transform complex scientific, technical, and financial concepts into powerful, actionable insights for executive and senior leadership.
As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical advisor to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems.
You'll serve as a Senior Advisor for Research & Development (R&D), managing complex logistics, creation of financial plans and schedules, supporting alignment with agency priorities, and supporting engagement planning and execution. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of our client’s mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission’s success.
Develop and deliver technical briefings that inspire and inform senior leaders, translating cutting-edge scientific and operational topics into clear, compelling narratives
Collaborate with subject matter experts and team members in other offices to design engaging and comprehensive briefing content as well as other materials, such as slide decks, and talking points
Provide strategic financial oversight and guidance for all R&D program activities, ensuring alignment with agency priorities
Reimagine financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for R&D initiatives, supporting effective resource allocation and risk management
Advise the Comptroller on financial policy, process improvements, and best practices to optimize R&D program efficiency and fiscal stewardship
Coordinate with program managers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and reconciliation for R&D projects
Lead the review and evaluation of R&D expenditures and contracts to ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to agency standards
Foster synergy across the agency by collaborating with key stakeholders to advance the Director’s vision, leveraging the Comptroller module to drive integrated financial strategies and support agency-wide objectives
Join us. The world can't wait.
20+ years of experience supporting executives or government agencies in science, technology, and innovation
10+ years of experience supporting an ARPA or R&D organization
Experience communicating complex scientific information to senior-level executives
Experience creating complex management frameworks for government agencies
Experience with presentation and collaboration tools, such as PowerPoint, SharePoint, Slack, or Teams
Ability to deliver high-quality written and visual products in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Master's degree in Public Administration
Experience communicating complex scientific information to senior-level executives in health innovation or research settings
Experience with the culture, pace, and priorities of government or advanced research environments
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to be well-organized, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities to meet deadlines
Possession of excellent creative problem-solving skills
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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, local, or international law.
