Booz Allen

Bioinformaticist

$99–99k McLean, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Bioinformaticist at Booz Allen. Skills: bioinformatics research, data engineering, biological data pipeline development, NoSQL for large-scale genomic datasets, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL-based technologies, Python, R, Snakemake, Nextflow, Airflow, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, machine learning. Direct and coordinate the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and support functions for biometric and forensic systems.. Apply advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise and fu”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Eligibility Requirements

Top Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance, identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence, expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud, 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

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years of experience in bioinformatics research, software development, technical reporting, or analysis, Experience in bioinformatics, data engineering, or biological data pipeline development, Experience with NoSQL for large-scale genomic datasets, Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker or Kubernetes, Knowledge of data management using SQL-based technologies, Top Secret clearance, Bachelor’s degree

Nice to Have

Experience with bioinformatics and genomic packages, databases, and scripting languages, including Python and R, Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS), omics data analysis, and open-source omics analysis tools and workflows, Experience orchestrating and parallelizing bioinformatics workflows using tools such as Snakemake, Nextflow, and Airflow on hybrid cloud environments, Experience working in cloud-based environments using AWS GovCloud or Azure Government, Experience with supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, including classification or regression models, clustering algorithms, and graph-based approaches for biological data, Experience with bioinformatics visualization tools and workflow automation for secure pipelines, TS/SCI clearance

What You'll Do.

Direct and coordinate the design

and support functions for biometric and forensic systems.

Apply advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge.

Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Work without considerable direction.

Mentor and may supervise team members.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Mentor and may supervise team members.

Communication Scope

technical reporting

Full Job Description

Bioinformaticist **The Opportunity****:** Direct and coordinate the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and support functions for biometric and forensic systems. Apply advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and may supervise team members. **You Have:** * 10+ years of experience in bioinformatics research, software development, technical reporting, or analysis * Experience in bioinformatics, data engineering, or biological data pipeline development * Experience with NoSQL for large-scale genomic datasets * Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker or Kubernetes * Knowledge of data management using SQL-based technologies * Top Secret clearance * Bachelor’s degree **Nice If You Have:** * Experience with bioinformatics and genomic packages, databases, and scripting languages, including Python and R * Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS), omics data analysis, and open-source omics analysis tools and workflows * Experience orchestrating and parallelizing bioinformatics workflows using tools such as Snakemake, Nextflow, and Airflow on hybrid cloud environments * Experience working in cloud-based environments using AWS GovCloud or Azure Government * Experience with supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, including classification or regression models, clustering algorithms, and graph-based approaches for biological data * Experience with bioinformatics visualization tools and workflow automation for secure pipelines * TS/SCI clearance **Clearance:** Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required. **Compensation** At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our

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