Scientific R&D Data Steward (ARPA-H)

General Information 

• Job Code: SHR-DM-05T 

• Location: Remote (ad hoc as determined by client)

• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  

• Telework: Remote (some travel anticipated)

• Salary Range: $126,200.00 - $141,975.00 per year (how we pay and promote)  
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen as required by client
  

Position Overview 

Are you passionate about managing information to drive innovation and impact? 

As a Scientific R&D Data Steward supporting our client, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our success. The Office of Information Technology and Data Innovation (ITDI) at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the ARPA-H's IT infrastructure and services. Successful candidates will be expected to create data management project plans and pipelines with key stakeholders to reduce costs and increase efficiency surrounding the collection, maintenance, and use of scientific and healthcare data. You will advise executive officials on biomedical data governance policy, standards, and use in direct support of the ARPA-H mission. 

Primary Responsibilities 

While not an exhaustive list, the key duties for the position include: 

• Advise on data governance standards, handling practices, and potential solutions for various biomedical data types 
• Draft policies supporting the use and sharing of agency research data; coordinate education efforts on best practices and use of data 
• Build IT and data project plans and roadmaps; manage data requirements in take pipeline and prioritization 
• Advise on scientific and healthcare data repositories, data types, or tools that could enhance programs; advise on data standards that will support the scientific vision and long-term growth 
• Identify key stakeholders to collect pain points and requirements; socialize project plans to facilitate buy-in from stakeholders 
• Identify cost efficiencies regarding data and technology infrastructure requirements 
• Maintain current scientific knowledge of emergent biomedical data types, technologies, and standards; identify ways that re-use of data can support better science 
  
  
  

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in related field

• 12 years' relevant experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the areas of data management and governance 
• A minimum of 10 years of experience managing biomedical data types to include data pertaining to EHRs, radiological imaging, digital pathology, and/or proteomics 

Basic Requirements 

• Experience in the management and handling of PII, PHI, CUI, and IP data while implementing FAIR and FHIR practices as related to data management 
• Experience implementing minimum standards as related to the Gold Standard Science Executive Order when completing data management responsibilities and drafting policies pertaining to data management and stewardship 

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. 
• Experience in interacting and communicating with senior-level executives, including SES or GS-15, to deliver proactive and effective communications in complex or high-risk situations and ability to mentor others on communications best practices surrounding data management
• Evidence of advanced data management technology skills and a commitment to learning, with effective use and ability to teach others about relevant tools - including understanding their security and privacy implications
  

Skills That Set You Apart 

• Certification in data management, science, or governance fields.

• Intermediate experience with AI tools, including their limitations and risks, and how they can be legally applied to support recruiting tasks. 

• Expertise implementing monitoring mechanisms for data management effectiveness, identifies and oversees improvement in data stewardship, and established cost analysis techniques to make proactive recommendations to key stakeholders and leadership

About Ripple Effect 

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned, 200-person company of communicators, scientists, researchers, and analysts. Established in 2003, and named as one of the "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" since 2020, Ripple Effect has earned acclaim for delivering unparalleled consulting services and top-tier talent across federal, private, and non-profit sectors.  

At Ripple Effect, we reward our employees for their contributions to our mission. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a range of programs that support your work/life balance and personalized preferences. 

Learn more about our benefits and culture here.