Bio-Deterrence SME

Booz Allen Hamilton•Honolulu, HI

3h•Remote

About The Position

As an expert in biodefense and operational readiness, your ability to anticipate and respond to emerging biological threats is unparalleled. We need your unique expertise, paired with strong leadership and analytical skills, to create solutions that protect the nation and keep our military safe. As a Bio-Deterrence SME, you’ll bring your experience working with biodefense strategies, field operations, and policymaking expertise to support Air Force priorities. You’ll leverage your knowledge of hazard analysis, biosurveillance frameworks, and threat containment to develop tailored solutions in a complex and evolving threat landscape. Work with us to advance CWMD objectives by leading risk assessment efforts, integrating biosurveillance methods, and ensuring operational safety for Air Force personnel. Guide strategic-level planning for biological threat mitigation and resilience-forward readiness frameworks. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

Experience developing, assessing, and implementing biodefense-focused measures and operational readiness policies for military applications
Knowledge of the interplay between emerging biological threats, CWMD doctrine, and hazard containment strategies
Ability to lead technical assessments, conduct threat analyses, and oversee biosurveillance risk mitigation frameworks using data-driven solutions
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in an analytical or defense field, or 10+ years of experience in an analytical or defense field in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Air Force or Combatant Command biodefense programs and readiness-driven operational engagements
Knowledge of infectious disease modeling, epidemiological readiness, and interdisciplinary methods for containing biological threats in military contexts
Ability to lead collaborative workshops and integrate host-nation or partner-country priorities into CWMD programs while addressing unique regional and environmental challenges
Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Public Health, or Homeland Security

Responsibilities

Develop tailored solutions in a complex and evolving threat landscape.
Advance CWMD objectives by leading risk assessment efforts.
Integrate biosurveillance methods.
Ensure operational safety for Air Force personnel.
Guide strategic-level planning for biological threat mitigation and resilience-forward readiness frameworks.