Biological Defense Analyst

Noblis • Washington, DC

11h

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Biological Defense Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will analyze biological threats and support defensive capabilities to protect national security interests. The ideal candidate will have expertise in microbiology, bioinformatics, and threat assessment methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or related field (Ph.D. preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in biological defense, public health, or related field
• US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance
• Strong understanding of pathogen characteristics, detection methodologies, and threat assessment
• Experience with bioinformatics tools and sequence analysis
• Knowledge of biological safety and security protocols
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with select agents or high-consequence pathogens
• Knowledge of biological weapons conventions and related policies
• Background in public health emergency response
• Familiarity with intelligence analysis methodologies
• Programming skills (Python, R, etc.) for data analysis

Responsibilities

• Analyze potential biological threats and assess their impact on national security
• Conduct research on emerging infectious diseases and biological agents to include medical countermeasures
• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for pathogen detection and characterization
• Evaluate the effectiveness of countermeasures against biological threats
• Prepare detailed technical reports and briefings for stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on biological defense initiatives
• Stay current with scientific literature and intelligence reports related to biological threats
• Support response planning for potential biological incidents

Benefits

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees