Soar-OD-211277-09.13.2026

Common Professional Services- OD-211277-Senior Advisor services (~1.0 FTE) - RECOMPETE (9/13/2026-9/12/2027) - The senior advisor position advances federal child health priorities by strengthening cross sector collaboration, partnerships and ensuring compliance with key legislative mandates, including the H.R. 4365 Children's Health Act of 2000 and the President's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiatives. Serving as a strategic partner to the NIH Office of the Director's Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program, the position cultivates and sustains relationships across health care, education, research professional, and stakeholders to support integrated approaches that improve long term child health outcomes.

A central responsibility of this role is guiding the translation of ECHO's scientific findings into actionable strategies that prevent chronic disease in children-an established priority for the Department of Health and Human Services and authorized under the Children's Health Act of 2000 and the National Pediatric Research Network Act of 2013. The senior advisor provides high level operational and strategic oversight to ensure resources are aligned with mission critical needs, scientific activities meet rigorous performance standards, and program operations remain efficient, transparent, and accountable.

The position also leads efforts to ensure full compliance with federal transparency, reporting, and data sharing requirements, including the FDA Modernization Act, the Open Government Data Act of 2018, and the NIH Public Access Policy. This includes overseeing processes that govern public access to research findings, ensuring that information is disseminated accurately, responsibly, and in accordance with statutory obligations. By maintaining strong compliance practices, the advisor safeguards public trust and mitigates legal and potential risks associated with non-compliance.

In addition, the role provides senior level guidance on data governance and privacy protections related to ECHO's handling of sensitive personal health information. This includes ensuring adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the data privacy provisions outlined in the National Pediatric Research Network Act. The advisor ensures that all scientific outputs protect participant confidentiality and uphold the highest ethical and legal standards.

A further core function of this position is leading strategic engagement with partners across research, programmatic, and community landscapes. Effective partnerships strengthen program credibility, enrich decision-making through diverse perspectives, and support early identification of risks, opportunities, and emerging issues. By fostering transparent partnerships, the advisor helps anticipate and mitigate social, environmental, and political challenges before they escalate, ultimately enhancing the impact and sustainability of the ECHO Program.