Biosecurity Manager

Defense Health Agency; Frederick (MD); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency in Frederick, MD seeks a candidate for the Direct Hire Authority STEM role to oversee the Select Agent Management and Personnel Reliability Offices, ensuring compliance with DoD, Army, Federal, State, and local regulations.

The position offers telework eligibility and a Top Secret clearance requirement, with a posted salary range of $169,279–$197,200 per year. Applications close on 2026-10-27 under the Fed Transition hiring path.

Qualifications

• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization and deemed equivalent to U.S. education.
• If foreign credentials are used to meet qualifications, evaluation is required as stated.
• Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Select Agent Management and Personnel Reliability Offices and ensures compliance with all DoD, Army, Federal, State, and local regulations.

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Key Responsibilities

Manages the Select Agent Management and Personnel Reliability Offices and ensures compliance with all DoD, Army, Federal, State, and local regulations.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Health Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.