Bio-Deterrence SME

As someone with specialized expertise in biological defense and threat mitigation, your ability to analyze, plan, and develop innovative solutions is vital for addressing emerging security challenges. Your insights can help solve complex problems impacting global readiness and ensure mission success in safeguarding the nation.

About the role

As a Bio-Deterrence Subject Matter Expert (SME), you’ll leverage your advanced knowledge of biodefense measures, bio surveillance, epidemiology, and biological threat mitigation to strengthen policy frameworks and operational methodologies. You’ll collaborate with senior DoD leaders to assess and refine biothreat contingency planning, analyze vulnerabilities, and ensure preparedness against biological hazards in support of strategic CWMD objectives and treaty compliance goals.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing defensive protocols, hazard containment strategies, and biodefense readiness solutions that integrate into broader CBRN defense policies. You’ll lead the creation of research-driven deliverables, guide policy recommendations, and work alongside stakeholders to align biodefense operations with DoD priorities. Work with us to design tailored methodologies, refine processes, and develop actionable insights that strengthen resilience at the national level.

Responsibilities

• Develop bio surveillance frameworks, threat mitigation strategies, and readiness measures for biodefense programs aligned with DoD and CWMD objectives
• Assess vulnerabilities, refine policy frameworks, and develop research-driven solutions for biodefense operations
• Collaborate with senior DoD leadership to shape bio surveillance and biological hazard containment strategies that align with treaty compliance and CWMD policy objectives
• Synthesize epidemiological data and intelligence into effective policy recommendations and operational plans
• Lead the creation of defensive protocols, hazard containment strategies, and biodefense readiness solutions integrating into broader CBRN defense policies

Requirements

• Experience developing bio surveillance frameworks, threat mitigation strategies, and readiness measures for biodefense programs
• Knowledge of biological containment protocols, epidemiology, infectious disease response, and national security frameworks related to biodefense
• Ability to assess vulnerabilities and refine policy frameworks
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice to have

• Experience collaborating with senior DoD leadership to shape bio surveillance and biological hazard containment strategies
• Knowledge of advanced biodefense protocols, emerging biological threat landscapes, and defense planning methodologies such as JCIDS and MDMP
• Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Public Health, or National Security Studies

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work Model

Our 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.