Bio-Deterrence SME

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

4d•$112,800 - $257,000•Remote

About The Position

As someone with specialized expertise in biological defense and threat mitigation, your ability to analyze, plan, and develop innovative solutions is vital for addressing emerging security challenges. Your insights can help solve complex problems impacting global readiness and ensure mission success in safeguarding the nation. As a Bio-Deterrence SME you’ll leverage your advanced knowledge of biodefense measures, bio surveillance, epidemiology, and biological threat mitigation to strengthen policy frameworks and operational methodologies. You’ll collaborate with senior DoD leaders to assess and refine biothreat contingency planning, analyze vulnerabilities, and ensure preparedness against biological hazards in support of strategic CWMD objectives and treaty compliance goals. In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing defensive protocols, hazard containment strategies, and biodefense readiness solutions that integrate into broader CBRN defense policies. You’ll lead the creation of research-driven deliverables, guide policy recommendations, and work alongside stakeholders to align biodefense operations with DoD priorities. Work with us to design tailored methodologies, refine processes, and develop actionable insights that strengthen resilience at the national level. Expand your expertise and further your mission-critical career. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

Experience developing bio surveillance frameworks, threat mitigation strategies, and readiness measures for biodefense programs aligned with DoD and CWMD objectives
Knowledge of biological containment protocols, epidemiology, infectious disease response, and national security frameworks related to biodefense
Ability to assess vulnerabilities, refine policy frameworks, and develop research-driven solutions for biodefense operations
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating with senior DoD leadership to shape bio surveillance and biological hazard containment strategies that align with treaty compliance and CWMD policy objectives
Knowledge of advanced biodefense protocols, emerging biological threat landscapes, and defense planning methodologies such as JCIDS and MDMP
Ability to synthesize epidemiological data and intelligence into effective policy recommendations and operational plans
Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Public Health, or National Security Studies

Responsibilities

Leverage advanced knowledge of biodefense measures, bio surveillance, epidemiology, and biological threat mitigation to strengthen policy frameworks and operational methodologies.
Collaborate with senior DoD leaders to assess and refine biothreat contingency planning, analyze vulnerabilities, and ensure preparedness against biological hazards in support of strategic CWMD objectives and treaty compliance goals.
Develop defensive protocols, hazard containment strategies, and biodefense readiness solutions that integrate into broader CBRN defense policies.
Lead the creation of research-driven deliverables.
Guide policy recommendations.
Work alongside stakeholders to align biodefense operations with DoD priorities.
Design tailored methodologies, refine processes, and develop actionable insights that strengthen resilience at the national level.