Strategic Health Communications Advisor (ARPA-H)

Do you have experience in developing and delivering health innovation information to media, the public and healthcare professionals?  Are you a skilled and strategic communicator with the ability to integrate diverse information and build campaigns to increase awareness of government programs?

Ripple Effect is seeking multiple media professionals to join our team and play a critical role in supporting the groundbreaking work of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

In this role, you will be at the forefront of communicating ARPA-H funded advancements. You will build strategies to deliver information for driving external engagement with ARPA-H’s achievements. You will catalyze the work of ARPANET-H, a nationwide health innovation network created by ARPA-H to rapidly create and transition lifechanging health solutions to improve the lives of all Americans.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information

• Job Code: PRO-CM-03, -04T, or -05M
• Location: Washington, DC
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)
• Telework: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in-office)
• Travel: Occasionally to DC or for site visits
• Clearance: Public Trust
• Number of Openings: Multiple
• Salary Range: $84,252 - $134,804 (how we pay and promote)

Responsibilities

• Develop communications plans and offer strategic recommendations for improved content and delivery of agency information.
• Draft press releases, backgrounders, talking points, slides, eblast/newsletter copies, memos, and reports for intended audiences.
• Develop and maintain contacts with key stakeholders at ARPA-H, research institutions and media. May serve as press officer for the Media Office.
• Coordinate media trainings and interview requests.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns that drive engagement among professional audiences with ARPA-H's brand, content, events, funding opportunities, and employment needs.
• Monitor, continuously improve, and report marketing campaign performance.
• Assist with engagement communication, logistics, scheduling, and strategic planning.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies for ARPANET-H. Plan and track ARPANET-H events. Create and coordinate messaging with the ARPANET-H Hubs around ARPANET-H projects.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or related fields
• 6 years of relevant professional experience

Basic Requirements

• Experience in strategic communications, public or media relations
• Ability to develop external communications materials for a variety of audiences
• Social media platform and technical writing expertise
• Experience with developing marketing strategies, processes, and policies
• Experience with strategic engagement planning in a healthcare or related field including setting goals and objectives
• Experience in event planning in a health or science R&D organization including technical conferences, off-site events, executive meetings, technology demonstrations and showcase events

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience in design thinking and social media communications
• Experience in human centered design of communications
• Experience translating biotechnology or scientific data and research results into digestible media communications
• Videography, graphic, and website design
• Experience establishing collaborations with stakeholders in healthcare field to inform marketing and engagement strategies
• Experience working with an ARPA agency
• Understanding of HHS policies and regulations
• Experience with government contracting or consulting

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.