Bio-Deterrence SME

About the role

As an expert in biodefense and operational readiness, your ability to anticipate and respond to emerging biological threats is unparalleled. We need your unique expertise, paired with strong leadership and analytical skills, to create solutions that protect the nation and keep our military safe.

As a Bio-Deterrence SME, you’ll bring your experience working with biodefense strategies, field operations, and policymaking expertise to support Air Force priorities. You’ll leverage your knowledge of hazard analysis, biosurveillance frameworks, and threat containment to develop tailored solutions in a complex and evolving threat landscape.

Work with us to advance CWMD objectives by leading risk assessment efforts, integrating biosurveillance methods, and ensuring operational safety for Air Force personnel. Guide strategic-level planning for biological threat mitigation and resilience-forward readiness frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, assessing, and implementing biodefense-focused measures and operational readiness policies for military applications
• Lead technical assessments, conduct threat analyses, and oversee biosurveillance risk mitigation frameworks using data-driven solutions
• Integrate biosurveillance methods and ensure operational safety for Air Force personnel
• Guide strategic-level planning for biological threat mitigation and resilience-forward readiness frameworks

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in analytics or defense, or 10+ years of experience in analytics or defense in lieu of a degree

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Air Force or Combatant Command biodefense programs and readiness-driven operational engagements
• Knowledge of infectious disease modeling, epidemiological readiness, and interdisciplinary methods for containing biological threats in military contexts
• Ability to lead collaborative workshops and integrate host-nation or partner-country priorities into CWMD programs while addressing unique regional and environmental challenges
• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Public Health, or Homeland Security

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.