Lead Bioinformatics Specialist

2 weeks ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

Position Overview

Are you ready to contribute to meaningful advancements in public health?

At Leidos, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions through the dedication of our diverse and skilled workforce. Our mission is to empower our teams, support our communities, and maintain sustainable practices. We operate with integrity, guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values.

If you share our commitment to making a difference, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Leidos Health Solutions leverages a broad spectrum of capabilities in Digital Modernization, Mission Software Systems, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to assist our clients in enhancing biomedical research and safeguarding public health. Our team is dedicated to providing the right solutions to help our health clients navigate the dynamic public health landscape and avert future crises.

This position is fully remote. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons residing in the United States for the past three consecutive years and possess the ability to obtain a Public Trust level 5 clearance.

We are seeking a Lead Bioinformatics Specialist to oversee a team of bioinformatics developers, scientists, and trainers in executing impactful molecular epidemiology and surveillance initiatives while educating public health professionals on bioinformatics methodologies and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Project Manager and collaborate with the Infrastructure Team Lead to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of high-quality program capabilities.
  • Utilize your expertise to guide the selection and development of tailored bioinformatics methodologies and tools, adapting them for high-performance and cloud computing environments.
  • Serve as the authority on workflow management tools such as Nextflow and other open-source solutions.
  • Create bioinformatics training materials, lead peer reviews of training sessions, and deliver advanced training to CDC scientists.
  • Manage the resolution of bioinformatics helpdesk inquiries and enhance our knowledge base and documentation on the user-facing website.
  • Coordinate with high-performance computing infrastructure and team members to address cross-team issues and represent the bioinformatics perspective in discussions.
  • Maintain project plans and documentation for major activities, track team progress, set goals, and communicate needs to stakeholders.
  • Produce quarterly reports, biweekly progress updates with metrics, and co-author scientific publications with CDC researchers.
  • Mentor team members and interns, identifying opportunities for professional growth and monitoring team performance.
  • Develop collaborations with CDC and external partners, engaging with user groups and the Nextflow community to foster professional relationships and generate new projects.
  • Support project initiation activities, including planning schedules, scopes, and resources.
  • Drive the creation and execution of an innovation roadmap, aligning operations with customer missions.
  • Promote continuous service improvement and innovation.
  • Lead project reviews and briefings, both internally and with customers.
  • Ensure performance aligns with specified contract SLAs and implement necessary adjustments.
  • Collaborate with other contractors to deliver effective solutions for customers.
  • Stay informed about advancements in bioinformatics research and high-performance computing technologies.
  • Establish and maintain regular communication with customers, internal leaders, and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Genetics, or related fields from an accredited institution, along with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proven experience in supervising or leading teams and projects.
  • Familiarity with Linux environments and extensive experience with open-source bioinformatics tools.
  • Proficient in programming/scripting languages such as Python, R, Perl, Shell (Bash), or similar.
  • Experience in high-performance computing and/or cloud computing environments.
  • Ability to write custom scripts and software for bioinformatics analysis using Python, Perl, R, and/or Java.
  • Experience with Nextflow (preferred), Snakemake, or similar workflow management systems.
  • Experience in designing and conducting training workshops for the bioinformatics community on the latest methods and concepts.
  • Knowledge of phylogenetic analysis, metagenomics, and genome assembly techniques.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment with competing priorities.
  • Strong collaboration skills with customers, project managers, and team members to enhance performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to government officials and coordinating with other contractors and stakeholders.
  • Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

  • PhD in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Genetics, or related fields.
  • Experience applying machine learning techniques to bioinformatics.
  • Experience in supporting state and/or local public health agencies.
  • Experience working on scientific projects with CDC, FDA, NIH, or other federal agencies.
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification.
  • While this position is 100% remote, a base in Atlanta, GA is preferred.

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