Type of Requisition:
Incumbent

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
NACI (T1)

Job Family:
Science and Research

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Geospatial Data, Medical Entomology, Surveillance, Technical Writing
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Position Overview
The Vector Surveillance Specialist supports the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Entomology Branch by conducting taxonomic, molecular, geospatial, and bio surveillance activities that enhance vector identification capabilities and global disease risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform integrated taxonomic and molecular identification of arthropod vectors, including development of morphological keys, molecular assays, DNA barcodes, and genome sequences.
• Support global field collection activities and process biosurveillance samples from WRBU and GEIS partners.
• Collect, process, and curate vector surveillance and geospatial data; maintain the VectorMap platform and archival repositories.
• Develop vector distribution maps, predictive models, niche models, and analytical products for disease risk estimation.
• Produce Vector Hazard Reports and other risk assessments for DoW stakeholders.
• Support development and maintenance of online data collection tools, SOPs, workflows, and partner training.
• Contribute to internal/external reports, scientific publications, and funding applications.
• Assist in curation of WRAIR's national arthropod collections and support visitor/loan management.
• Support development and dissemination of WRAIR taxonomic tools and online resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Entomology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in vector biology, molecular identification, biosurveillance, or related scientific activities.
• Experience with geospatial tools preferred.
• Experience in DoW, federal research, or global surveillance environments preferred.
• Strong data management, analytical, and scientific communication skills.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

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The likely salary range for this position is $73,950 - $100,050. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MD Silver Spring

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.