DIRO Action Officer (supporting DIRO leadership) 739
Company: Allen Integrated Solutions
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Role: DIRO Action Officer
(supporting DIRO leadership) FTE: 1 LOE: 100% Clearance: Public
Trust (required) Minimum degree: Bachelor's degree Remote delivery:
on- site in Washington D.C.; potential ad-hoc travel as needed
Roles and Responsibilities: Serve as an Action Officer for the
Director's Office (DIRO) at the Advanced Research Projects Agency
for Health (ARPA-H), providing high-level operational and executive
support in a fast-paced environment Provide support to senior
leaders in the Director's Office and serve as a point of contact
for the office and other agency offices Manage incoming
requirements, clearly communicate tasks, and track metrics Be
readily available to shift focus to fulfill emerging requests and
special projects Exhibit attention to detail, flexibility, strong
communication skills, understanding of the Agency mission, and
problem-solving abilities to enable client success Provide
strategic guidance and serve as a thought partner to office
leadership to streamline processes, anticipate and mitigate
blockers, and support goal-setting, operational planning, efficient
execution, and external messaging and communications Coordinate
efforts among the Director's Office team to track assignments,
actions, and milestones; report on OKRs and other performance
metrics; and advise and coordinate with agency leadership and
teammates to reach goals Coordinate support for senior leadership
engagement in various client activities such as industry events,
internal programming for technical staff, HHS matters, and
ecosystem trips and other external engagements In coordination with
acquisitions points of contact across the agency, provide data
analysis support for Agency acquisitions, including data and
document collection from internal acquisition trackers and tools.
Track important health and life sciences developments across the
U.S. government and externally, and assess implications for the
Director's Office and agency Work closely with other Action
Officers so the Director's Office is well-organized, prepared, and
informed for meetings and other engagements, including handling,
responding, collaborating, and communicating with a broad range of
requests from inside and outside the agency Liaise with other U.S.
government officials, partners, academics, private sector, and
other executives in various sectors Requirements: 5 years of
experience as a Chief of Staff or Action Officer (or equivalent) to
a principal, senior leader, or executive 5 years of experience
operating within the U.S. government Experience in strategic
planning, optimizing operations, and solving complex problems to
achieve organizational goals Ability to coordinate team efforts,
track progress, and advise on strategies to achieve organizational
goals Ability to be well-organized, detail-oriented, and adept at
multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities to meet deadlines
Strong communication skills Preferred Requirements: 7 years of
experience staffing principals or senior leaders Experience
engaging a broad range of stakeholders, including U.S. officials
and private sector executives Experience supporting ARPA programs
such as ARPA-H, DARPA, IARPA, or ARPA-E; or HHS advanced
development programs or R and/or start-up organizations Ability to
conduct thorough research, analyze data and organizational
priorities, and generate actionable insights to inform strategic
decisions Master's degree in a related field
Keywords: Allen Integrated Solutions, Charlottesville , DIRO Action Officer (supporting DIRO leadership) 739, Human Resources , Washington, Virginia
