Global Biosecurity Advisor
The Opportunity: To achieve an organization's mission, leaders need strong team members who will support the design, planning, and execution of research programs and projects that aim to drive transformative health outcomes. This role will help manage activities related to international data partnerships, execution of research programs, and support across several technical domains. That is why we need an experienced Global Biosecurity Advisor like you who can analyze every aspect of our customers' needs and provide high-quality support.
As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical advisor to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development (R&D) programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. You'll work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems, and leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. You'll also maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies.
Serving as a Global Biosecurity Advisor, you'll help clients accelerate their mission. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success.
What You'll Work On: - Support the design, planning, and execution of research programs and projects that aim to drive transformative health outcomes.
- Support and build international data partnerships.
- Collaborate with international stakeholders to advance ARPA-H initiatives.
- Conduct scientific and technical analyses of emerging biomedical, biotechnology, and health-related technologies to inform R&D strategy and program concepts across multiple domains.
- Evaluate performer capabilities, technical approaches, milestones, and risks within ARPA-H programs.
- Provide subject matter expertise in several technical domains such as neuroscience, molecular biology, systems biology, genomics, data analytics, bioengineering, or biosecurity-relevant technologies.
- Coordinate across ARPA-H offices to support integrated program development, progress assessment, and transition strategies.
- Support agency responses, strategy development, and implementation planning related to health innovation, global biosecurity, biomedical technologies, and advanced research initiatives.
- Assist in designing mechanisms such as program frameworks, to support effective program execution.
You Have:- 5+ years of experience supporting or advising R&D activities in scientific, technical, or health environments
- 5+ years of experience in biomedical research, clinical research, laboratory science, or advanced health technology development
- Experience supporting an ARPA organization such as DARPA, ARPA-H, ARPA-E, or IARPA
- Experience building international data partnerships
- Experience with cutting-edge biomedical innovation, including neuroscience, molecular biology, frontier technology governance, biotechnology development, data and privacy considerations, or system-level technology assessment
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical approaches to product development across science, engineering, or technology strategy domains
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Doctorate degree in a Science field
Nice If You Have:- Experience interacting with and supporting senior government officials
- Possession of strong communication and detail-oriented skills
CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
