Government Affairs Officer

Government Affairs Officer

About KAPS Solutions:

KAPS Solutions is a leading small business provider of business consulting services within the DoD and Intelligence Community. As a woman-owned small business, we promote a family-like atmosphere, access to executives, and team social engagements. We pride ourselves in teamwork and collaboration, work-life balance, and helping clients succeed at their missions. Join KAPS Solutions today and unlock your full potential!

Location: Rosslyn, VA (primarily remote)

Public Trust Clearance Required

Overall Assignment Description:

The candidate will support the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Health (ARPA-H) Office of Government Legislative Affairs by identifying and tracking HHS (NIH/BARDA/CDC/ASPR/ HRSA/OASH, etc.) OR non-HHS (NSF, DARPA, ARPA-E, ARPA-I, NIST, DOE, etc.) funded programs. Conduct crosswalks with ARPA-H programs and/or as new programs are launched to identify agency outreach targets. Identify key programs in relation to ARPA-H programs. Support development and execution of outreach and engagement plans in support of ARPA-H programs. Capture data into an Intergovernmental tracking system. Create and maintain a dashboard of HHS interagency engagements and programs. Draft reports, create presentations tailored to agency/divisions, support outreach and scheduling with agency contacts as required.

Required skills and Demonstrated Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree

· 4-6 years of Government Affairs/relations experience including policy, advocacy and stakeholder engagement with specific experience working with or in the federal government

· 4-6 years of experience in outreach and engagement with federal government staff and leadership

· 4-6 years of experience with contacts, management/tracking tools, creating dashboards, producing reports

· 2-3 years of experience with identifying government funding or grants opportunities

· 2-3 years in ARPA setting preferred

· Must be detail-oriented, diplomatic, and flexible to juggle various projects at once in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent communication and writing skills

· Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and related presentation and tracking software tools

Desired Experience:

· 2-3 years in ARPA setting

· Masters Degree

Salary: $120 - $135k

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

License/Certification:

• Public Trust Clearance (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Arlington, VA 22209 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22209