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Bioinformatics SpecialistThe Opportunity:Are you excited by the prospect of architecting scalable workflows? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by machine learning and artificial intelligence advances? As a bioinformatician, you can turn large, complex data into useful information to solve health challenges. We have an opportunity for you to use your analytical skills to improve public health. You’ll work closely with your customers to understand their questions and needs. You’ll analyze requirements and guide a high-performing team of bioinformaticians to use the right combination of tools, frameworks, and automation to generate scalable, production-grade bioinformatics pipelines that help the client make evidence-based decisions and strengthen our public health systems. You’ll provide your customers with a deep understanding of their data, what it all means, and how they can use it. Join us as we use data science for good in public health. This position is located in Atlanta, GA. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have:5+ years of experience with bioinformatics and genomic toolkits, databases, and scripting languages, including Python, R, or Shell 1 + years of experience reconstructing evolutionary relationships using phylogenetic trees, sequence alignment, and ancestral state reconstruction1 + years of experience analyzing complex environmental or clinical microbial communities using shotgun metagenomic sequencing and 16S rRNA profilingExperience using parallel programming capabilities through workflow tools, including Nextflow, on Linux-based high-performance computing environmentsExperience with next-generation sequencing, omics data analysis, and open-source omics analysis tools and workflows as they apply to public health genomics Knowledge of nf-core compliance and statistical techniques, including multivariate analysis and hypothesis testing for omics data analysisAbility to conduct analysis, interpretation, and communication of complex large datasets independently, clearly, and concisely Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements Master's degree Nice If You Have:Experience incorporating CI/CD, DevSecOps, and MLOps best practices into the development processExperience working in cloud-based environments using AWS, Azure, and data warehousing solutions, including Databricks Experience with a wide range of supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, including neural networks, decision trees, logistic regressions, or dimension reduction Experience with visualization tools, including Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, or SplunkExperience with SAS and SSPS programming using advanced programming methods and techniques Ability to write white papers and scientific and technical manuscripts for publicationDoctorate degree Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client. CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.SummaryLocation: Atlanta, GAType: Full time

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