Valiant Harbor International is a CVE Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in technical, programmatic, acquisition, compliance, and financial services for Government science and technology, research and development, and technological programs. At Valiant Harbor International, we emphasize our intense focus on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges to tailor and integrate specific solutions to solve their most difficult problems. Success is defined by our ability to meet our customer’s needs quickly, efficiently, and effectively — we are a management consulting firm with a successful record of offering a wide range of professional, scientific, and technical services requiring a high degree of expertise and training.

Job Description
Valiant Harbor International is seeking a Junior Engagement Specialist to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Communications, Outreach, Media, Policy, Analysis, and Strategic Support (COMPASS) team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experiences in strategic communications, public/industry outreach, and event coordination. This is a full-time position located either in Washington, DC (McPherson Square) or Dallas, TX (Pegasus Park). Travel will be required.

Job Responsibilities

Support ARPA-H convenings, receptions, workshops, and stakeholder meetings — from intimate roundtables to large-scale innovation showcases.
Manage end-to-end event logistics including attendee registration and communications, materials preparation, and on-site execution.
Coordinate travel arrangements and complex trip logistics for ARPA-H leadership and stakeholders.
Coordinate outreach efforts and maintain engagement tracking systems.
Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and follow-up communications for meetings and events.
Maintain event calendars, stakeholder databases, and project management systems.
Develop post-event reports and metrics to measure engagement impact.
Work closely with ARPA-H program teams, communications, and leadership to align engagements with strategic priorities.

Job Requirements

Must be able to obtain a Tier-2 Public Trust security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
2-3 years of experience in event management, stakeholder engagement, travel coordination, or related role.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Experience working across the healthcare, life sciences, research, or innovation ecosystems (industry, academic institutions, startups, government, nonprofits).
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to problem-solve in real-time.

Salary Range: $85,000-$135,000

EEO Statement: Valiant Harbor International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Valiant Harbor International prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (202) 417-6705 for assistance.

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