Computational Biology & Genomics Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, DC

2d•$62,000 - $141,000

About The Position

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. Work with scientists and engineers to support the development of solutions to challenging health problems, and provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies to senior ARPA-H decision makers. Produce and present findings and recommendations on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assist in managing current programs, and facilitate commercialization of successfully developed technologies. Support clients in developing stakeholder management strategies and business processes, conducting research and analysis, managing incoming requirements, and facilitating engagements across Agency offices while responding to emerging requests. The role focuses on autism trajectories and multi-factor interaction modeling, including genetic, epigenetic, metabolomic, immune, microbiome, environmental, family, and developmental factors. It also supports evaluation and execution of research programs involving autism trajectory characterization and systems biology, including human biological characterization such as neuroimaging and electrophysiology.

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 using computational methods for high-dimensional biological data, such as bioinformatics, statistical genetics, data science, computational modeling, or machine learning.
Experience working with large human cohort or long-term datasets combining several 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 covering multi-factor autism trajectory characterization and systems biology, including human biological characterization methods such as neuroimaging and electrophysiology.
Assist in defining 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 sectors.
Produce and present findings and recommendations about the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs.
Assist with management of current programs and facilitate commercialization of successfully developed technologies.
Manage incoming requirements and facilitate engagements within offices and across the Agency.
Develop stakeholder management strategies and business processes, and conduct research and analysis to determine viable solutions.