BioWatch Project Manager

Position Summary

The Bio Watch Project Manager (PM) oversees nationwide Bio Watch laboratory staffing and operational support for the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office. This position serves as the contractor’s primary point of contact for DHS, ensuring high-quality laboratory performance, staffing continuity, compliance with federal standards, and successful execution of mission-critical biothreat detection operations. The PM leads distributed scientific teams and ensures Bio Watch laboratories maintain 24/7 readiness.

• Lead and manage all contractor activities supporting Bio Watch laboratory operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Serve as the single point of contact for the DHS Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative.
• Oversee daily performance, attendance, conduct, and quality compliance for all contractor lab personnel.
• Ensure staffing levels meet or exceed DHS requirements and coordinate timely recruitment, replacement, and onboarding.
• Support adherence to Bio Watch standard operating procedures, quality assurance programs, and national security protocols.
• Coordinate with Technical Managers and Training Manager to resolve operational issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain training compliance.
• Provide monthly progress reports, annual performance updates, and regular briefings to DHS leadership.
• Ensure readiness for surge support, special events, and emergency deployments, including rapid mobilization of trained staff.
• Maintain professional communication with state and local Laboratory Directors, ensuring seamless partnership and operational continuity.

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or a closely related biological science.
• At least six years of laboratory bench experience with PCR and biological laboratory techniques.
• Minimum three years of experience as a Senior Scientist, Project Team Lead, or Laboratory Supervisor.
• Strong leadership skills managing dispersed scientific teams and complex operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with federal, state, and local partners.
• PMP certification highly encouraged
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• Ability to respond to DHS inquiries within two hours during business hours (0800–1800 ET).
• Eligibility to pass DHS background checks and meet security requirements.

• Primarily remote with required travel to laboratory sites and DHS headquarters in Washington, DC.
• Supports a national program operating 24/7/365; occasional extended hours, weekends, and holiday work may be required.
• Participation in special events, surge operations, and emergency response deployments as needed.

Location: Remote with travel to DHS and state/local public health laboratories
Clearance: Ability to obtain DHS Public Trust background clearance

Compensation Details:

$120,000 - $160,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note:

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the…