The Opportunity:
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.

As a Bio-Deterrence 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. Expand your expertise and further your mission-critical career.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience developing bio surveillance frameworks, threat mitigation strategies, and readiness measures for biodefense programs aligned with DoD and CWMD objectives

• Knowledge of biological containment protocols, epidemiology, infectious disease response, and national security frameworks related to biodefense

• Ability to assess vulnerabilities, refine policy frameworks, and develop research-driven solutions for biodefense operations

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience collaborating with senior DoD leadership to shape bio surveillance and biological hazard containment strategies that align with treaty compliance and CWMD policy objectives

• Knowledge of advanced biodefense protocols, emerging biological threat landscapes, and defense planning methodologies such as JCIDS and MDMP

• Ability to synthesize epidemiological data and intelligence into effective policy recommendations and operational plans

• Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Public Health, or National Security Studies

Clearance:

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

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.