Innovative Solutions Opportunity (ISO) Coordinator Opening #683

Job Description

Job Description

Innovative Solutions Opportunity (ISO) Coordinator

Clearance : Public Trust Required upon application

Location : Washington D.C. / Hybrid

Education : Associate's Degree in a business, management, journalism, technical or related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in project coordination, innovation management, or similar roles in healthcare, research, or technology-focused organizations.

Preferred : Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in a relevant field or experience within a healthcare innovation environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

This position seeks an Innovative Solutions Opportunity (ISO) Coordinator to lead efforts in identifying, evaluating, and managing opportunities for groundbreaking projects aligned with the agency's mission. The ISO Coordinator will act as a central hub for creative ideas, managing the pipeline for innovative research initiatives, partnerships, and funding opportunities that drive measurable and scalable impact on human health outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, an adaptive mindset, and a passion for connecting visionary ideas with implementation strategies. If you thrive in environments where you can help turn bold concepts into actionable programs, this is the position for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Opportunity Assessment and Prioritization : Facilitate the identification and evaluation of promising ideas via solution summaries and proposals for high-impact projects.
• Coordination and Management : Maintain an active pipeline of potential projects and initiatives, ensuring opportunities are strategically reviewed, prioritized, and advanced. Track project progress and ensure alignment with the mission, funding priorities, and timelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Serve as a liaison, connecting internal teams with external stakeholders to foster collaboration for innovative solutions.
• Process Development and Optimization : Establish and refine processes for soliciting, reviewing, and managing incoming solution summaries and opportunities. Implement systems to ensure seamless coordination between internal teams evaluating research opportunities and external collaborators.
• Proposal Analysis : Conduct preliminary analysis of proposals and opportunities to ensure alignment with the priorities and funding strategy. Coordinate with subject matter experts for deeper technical reviews and feedback.
• Outcomes Reporting and Insights : Track and report metrics related to project outcomes and long-term impact. Provide data-driven insights to leadership for strategic decision-making.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

BASELINE QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS