Bioinformatics Specialist

The Opportunity:

Are you excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by the IoT, machine learning and artificial intelligence advances? In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a Bioinformatics Specialist, you can turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors — from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence — you know the answers are in the data.

We have an opportunity for you to use your analytical skills to improve public health. You’ll work closely with your customer to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environment to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll analyze analytics and automation and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn that set of disparate data points into objective answers to help the client make informed decisions. You’ll provide your customer with a deep understanding of their data, what it all means, and how they can use it. Join us as we use data science for good in public health.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience with bioinformatics and genomic toolkits, databases, and scripting languages, including Python, R, or Shell

• Experience with using parallel programming capabilities through workflow tools, including Snakemake or Nextflow, on Linux-based high-performance computing environments

• Experience with next-generation sequencing, omics data analysis, and open-source omics analysis tools and workflows as they apply to public health genomics

• Knowledge of data management using SQL based technologies

• Knowledge of statistical techniques, including multivariate analysis and hypothesis testing for omics data analysis

• Ability to conduct analysis, interpretation, and communication of complex large datasets independently, clearly, and concisely

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with incorporating CI/CD, DevSecOps, and MLOps best practices into the development process

• Experience with working in cloud-based environments using AWS and Azure and data warehousing solutions, including Databricks 

• Experience with a wide range of supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, including neural networks, decision trees, logistic regressions, or dimension reduction

• Experience with visualization tools, including Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, or Splunk

• Experience with SAS and SSPS programming using advanced programming methods and techniques

• Ability to write whitepapers and scientific and technical manuscripts for publication

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Physics, Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Epidemiology, or Life Science preferred; Doctorate degree in Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Physics, Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Epidemiology, or Life Science a plus

Vetting: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client. 

Compensation

At 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 $60,300.00 to $137,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.