Bioinformatics Specialist

The Opportunity:

Are you excited by 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 data scientist, 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 customers 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 customers 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. This position is located in Atlanta, GA or Washington DC.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with bioinformatics and genomic toolkits, databases, and scripting languages, including Python, R, or Shell

• Experience using parallel programming capabilities through workflow tools, including 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 nf-core compliance

• Knowledge of data management using SQL or NoSQL-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

• Master's degree

Nice If You Have:

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

• Experience working in cloud-based environments using AWS, 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 white papers and scientific and technical manuscripts for publication

• Doctorate degree

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.

Identity Statement

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 interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

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.

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.