Vaccines & Prophylactics Programmatic & Technical Advisor

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Vaccines & Prophylactics Programmatic & Technical Advisor to support multiple vaccine-related innovation programs in the United States. The role blends science, strategy, and program execution to accelerate medical countermeasure development with world-class experts and public health professionals.

You will work with senior teams to design and manage complex R&D programs, shape technical direction, and translate landscape insights into funded program priorities,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in biological/chemical or life sciences or epidemiological research.
• Experience in program or project management within scientific or biomedical fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of vaccine and prophylactics development or early-stage biomedical product development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and manage complex R&D programs aligned with mission.
• Shape strategy, define technical direction, and operationalize programs from concept to execution.
• Provide feedback on drug development plans including regulatory and clinical strategies.
• Participate in Market Research efforts and landscape analyses.
• Translate insights into actionable program strategies and funding priorities.
• Oversee lifecycle activities across a portfolio of performers.
• Provide scientific and technical insight across innovations focused on national health security.
• Support programmatic activities for MCM and related duties.

Skills

Vaccine development knowledge

Project management

MS Office tools

Scientific communication

Public Trust clearance ability

Education

Master's degree in Biology/Chemistry/Biomedical Science

Doctorate in Biological/Chemical/Medical fields

Job description

Vaccines & Prophylactics Programmatic & Technical Advisor

The Opportunity

To achieve an organization's mission, leaders need strong team members who can develop innovative solutions, evaluate the latest technologies and strategic initiatives, and manage projects, programs, and portfolios. We are looking for a Vaccines & Prophylactics Programmatic & Technical Advisor to support multiple vaccine-related innovation programs. You will leverage an advanced training in immunology or pharmacology or other related disciplines and experience managing vaccines and prophylactics development programs and thrive at the intersection of science, strategy, and program execution and is motivated to accelerate the development of life-saving medical countermeasures. As part of our team, you'll work with world-class scientists, technical experts, and public health professionals to support enabling technologies. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success. Our client supports the advanced research and development (R&D) of medical countermeasures (MCMs) to protect Americans and respond to 21st-century national health security threats. They employ a comprehensive portfolio approach to address the public health consequences of CBRN events, pandemic influenza, and emerging infectious diseases.

What You'll Work On

• Partner with a Project Officer to design, execute, and manage complex R&D programs aligned with the mission.
• Help shape strategy, define technical direction, and operationalize programs from concept through execution.
• Provide feedback on drug development approaches including research and development plans as well as regulatory and clinical strategies.
• Participate in Market Research efforts.
• Conduct deep landscape analyses, including literature, market, and stakeholder engagement, to identify emerging technologies, gaps, opportunities and potential players.
• Translate insights into actionable program strategies and funding priorities.
• Contribute to the full lifecycle of program management, including acquisition package development, topic development, proposal evaluation, contract oversight, and performance monitoring across a portfolio of performers.
• Provide scientific and technical insight across a portfolio of innovations focused on improving national health security.
• Perform additional duties related to programmatic support for MCM as assigned.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience in biological or chemical sciences, life sciences, clinical studies, pharmaceutical industry regulatory affairs, quality assurance, quality control positions, clinical trials, or epidemiological research
• Experience in program or project management within a scientific, engineering, or biomedical field
• Experience with using Microsoft Office Tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
• Knowledge of vaccine and prophylactics development or early-stage biomedical product development
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, a Life Science field such as Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Infectious Diseases, or Microbiology, or a Physical Science field such as Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science

Nice If You Have

• 5+ years of experience in early-stage biomedical product development
• Experience with U.S. government health organizations
• Knowledge of the health security and medical countermeasure innovation ecosystem
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and develop technical documents and presentations
• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively across various stages of their lifecycle with minimal oversight
• Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced environment and maintain diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and editing
• Doctorate degree in a Biological Science, Chemical Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Science, Physical Science, Biomedical Science, or Bioengineering field

Vetting

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

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.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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.