Computational Biology & Genomics Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

1d • $62,000 - $141,000

About The Position

The Computational Biology & Genomics Scientist will serve as a strategic technical advisor to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute government-funded research and development programs intended to accelerate better health outcomes. The role supports the development of high-impact solutions to challenging health problems and provides strategic assessments of emerging technologies to senior ARPA-H decision makers.

The scientist will produce and present findings and recommendations on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assist with management of current programs, and facilitate commercialization of successfully developed technologies. The role also supports stakeholder-management strategies, new business processes, research and analysis, incoming requirements, and engagements within and across Agency offices. The scientist must be ready to redirect work to address emerging client requests.

Requirements

• Experience in human genetics or 'omics research, including data generation and analysis in areas such as genomics, sequencing, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, or microbiome.
• Experience with computational methods for high-dimensional biological data, such as bioinformatics, statistical genetics, data science, computational modeling, or machine learning.
• Experience working with large human cohorts or long-term datasets combining multiple data types.
• Ability to manage budgets, technical milestones, and multidisciplinary research efforts across multi-site or multi-performer programs.
• Master’s degree in Human Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or Systems Biology.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with autism or other neurodevelopmental research.
• Experience with large-scale genomic and population health datasets such as SPARK, Simons Simplex Collection, MSSNG, ABCD, or All of Us.
• Experience with neuroimaging, EEG, and biomarker analysis.
• Experience operating within a government environment.
• Experience supporting senior federal leaders.
• Knowledge of genomic data governance, privacy, and participant engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Doctorate degree in Human Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Systems Biology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on multi-factor drivers of autism trajectories, including genetic, epigenetic, metabolomic, immune, microbiome, environmental, family, and developmental factors.
• Support strategy development and program execution for multi-factor interaction modeling and related initiatives.
• Evaluate the conceptual and technical soundness of research programs in autism trajectory characterization and systems biology, including human biological characterization methods such as neuroimaging and electrophysiology.
• Help define program goals, technical milestones, budgets, and performer expectations for high-impact scientific initiatives.
• Conduct technical reviews of performer progress to ensure alignment with ARPA-H objectives.
• Interact with clients, government officials, and executives across various sectors.
• Produce and present findings and recommendations concerning the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs.
• Assist in managing current programs and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies.
• Manage incoming requirements and facilitate engagements within offices and across the Agency.
• Develop stakeholder-management strategies, establish business processes, and conduct research and analysis to identify viable solutions.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time