Global Bio-Risk & Health Security Advisor

Nakupuna Companies; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 140,500 - 165,500; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Solutions seeks a Bio-Risk Management Technical Advisor to provide expert technical support and engage in program and policy design for GHS-related bio-safety, bio-security, and bio-risk management. Location: Washington, DC; TS/SCI clearance required.

The role involves advising interagency partners, developing guidance, and monitoring program progress with metrics and milestones, ensuring alignment with U.S. and ISO standards in low-resource settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Microbiology, Biosafety/Biosecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in global health security and bio-risk program implementation and interagency reviews.
• Experience with U.S. national security, non-proliferation, and ISO biosafety/biosecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise headquarters and Embassy staff on the development and implementation of global health security programming.
• Provide the full range of support for program management, including protocol and workplan review, design frameworks and policy guidance documents.
• Design and support programs aligning with U.S. priorities and ISO standards, promoting country-level bio-risk management self-sufficiency.

Skills

Advanced project management

Biosafety/biosecurity

Public health policy

Interagency coordination

Data analysis

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

Nakupuna Solutions seeks a Bio-Risk Management Technical Advisor to provide expert technical support and engage in program and policy design for GHS-related bio-safety, bio-security, and bio-risk management. Location: Washington, DC; TS/SCI clearance required.

The role involves advising interagency partners, developing guidance, and monitoring program progress with metrics and milestones, ensuring alignment with U.S. and ISO standards in low-resource settings.