DoD Computational Biologist — Secret Clearance (Arlington)

Systems Planning and Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is a leading provider of technical solutions to national security challenges.

Our team delivers rigorous analysis and innovative software tools for DoD and government partners, with a culture of collaboration and mission focus. We have an immediate need for a Computational Biology Specialist to support onsite in Arlington, VA, evaluating CRISPR and gene-drive models, guiding program managers, and translating complex data into actionable briefings for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomathematics, Population Genetics, Quantitative Ecology, Bioengineering, or a related quantitative life sciences field.
• 8 years of experience in mathematical or computational modeling of biological systems.
• Active Secret clearance and willingness to report to Arlington, VA onsite.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex in silico models and support programmatic execution of cutting-edge biological defense programs.
• Translate computational models and data into clear briefing slides for DoD leadership.
• Assist in organizing PI review meetings, technical interchanges, and stakeholder workshops.
• Review genomic datasets and bioinformatics pipelines for quality and reproducibility.

Skills

Strong written communication

PowerPoint proficiency

Clear visual data presentation

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomathematics, Population Genetics, Quantitative Ecology, Bioengineering, or a related field

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

bash scripting

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is a leading provider of technical solutions to national security challenges.

Our team delivers rigorous analysis and innovative software tools for DoD and government partners, with a culture of collaboration and mission focus. We have an immediate need for a Computational Biology Specialist to support onsite in Arlington, VA, evaluating CRISPR and gene-drive models, guiding program managers, and translating complex data into actionable briefings for