Bioinformaticist

Overview

Direct and coordinate the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and support functions for bio‑metric and forensic systems. Apply advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems, work independently, and mentor or supervise team members.

• Lead design, development, implementation, and evaluation of bio‑metric and forensic systems.
• Apply advanced advisory skills and industry knowledge to solve complex problems.
• Mentor and supervise team members.
• Work with minimal direction and provide technical guidance.

• 10+ years of experience in bioinformatics research, software development, technical reporting, or analysis.
• Experience in bioinformatics, data engineering, or biological data pipeline development.
• Experience with No
  
  SQL for large‑scale genomic datasets.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of data management using SQL‑based technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Top Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

• Experience with bioinformatics and genomic packages, databases, and scripting languages such as Python and R.
• Experience with next‑generation sequencing (NGS), omics data analysis, and open‑source omics analysis tools and workflows.
• Experience orchestrating and parallelizing bioinformatics workflows using tools such as Snakemake, Nextflow, and Airflow on hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience working in cloud‑based environments such as AWS Gov Cloud or Azure Government.
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, including classification or regression models, clustering algorithms, and graph‑based approaches for biological data.
• Experience with bioinformatics visualization tools and workflow automation for secure pipelines.
• TS/SCI clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Top Secret clearance is required.

Projected salary range: $99,000.00 to $ (annualized USD). Compensation includes base salary, benefits, and other components.

• Remote: May require occasional onsite work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, with occasional customer visits.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.