Press Officer, Health Research (ARPA-H)

General Information

• Job Code : PRO-PR-05M
• Location : Remote; Rockville, MD, USA
• Employee Type :  Exempt, Full-Time Regular
• Telework :   Remote, some travel anticipated
• Clearance :  Public Trust
• Salary Range :  $107,843.00 - $134,804.00 per year (how we  pay and promote )
• Manager :   Yes

Position Overview

If you are skilled at engaging with the Press surrounding biomedical discoveries, consider applying for this role!

As a Press Officer for Health Research working in the Division of Communications, Outreach, Marketing, Public Affairs, and Social Strategy (COMPASS) at ARPA-H, you will play a pivotal role on the Ripple Effect support team! Your work will directly impact the public image of ARPA-H programming and leadership. You will create various media products, talking points, and presentations while maintaining and building relationships to publish content through a variety of media channels.

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

Requirements

The ideal candidate has advanced experience developing, implementing, and administering public relations programs directed toward the public, industry, stockholders and employees. This candidate can create and launch public relations policies responsive to corporate objectives, with the chief goal of promulgating the organization's messaging to those audiences. They will review materials intended for public release to ensure they represent the best interest of the organization and are consistent with public relations objectives and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Core Competencies

Skills That Set You Apart

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is a woman-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” in 2024 and 2025 by the NABR, Ripple Effect has earned acclaim for delivering unparalleled consulting services and top-tier talent across federal, private, and non-profit sectors.

Benefits

At Ripple Effect, we reward our people 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 overall well-being.

Learn more about our benefits and culture here.