Sr Programmatic Technical Advisor
Job Location : US-DC-Washington
Identification : 2025-4143
Position Type : Regular Full-Time
Clearance Requirements : Ability to obtain Public Trust / NACI
About the Role
Culmen International is looking for a Sr. Programmatic Technical Advisor to support a HHS program in Washington, DC. This work supports the Critical Operations, Research & Expertise (CORE), Scientific and Programmatic Assistance Services and assists BARDA in developing medical solutions in biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals. BARDA collaborates with developers, manufacturers, and government agencies like the FDA to advance research, encourage new ideas, and coordinate with HHS, other government groups, and industry partners. BARDA’s work includes vaccines, treatments, tests, and products not classified as medicines. The pandemic flu program aims to increase vaccine production in the US and worldwide, including in developing countries. The CBRN division collaborates with NIH, CDC, and industry to improve animal testing, product recipes, and lab testing. The Emerging Infectious Diseases program is establishing processes to review and add new or returning diseases to BARDA’s scope, including those requiring EPA approval.
What You’ll Do in Your New Role
- Provide expertise and advisory support related to medical countermeasures used in federal public health emergency responses.
- Provide advance services including data cleaning, data transfers, data quality control, data integration and validation, data analysis and report package preparation, statistical simulation, and statistical toolbox for advanced data modelling, tabulation, and visualization. Provide ad hoc statistical support to BARDA projects under guidance of BARDA statisticians.
- Direct tasks and lead technical efforts and scientific projects. Serve as an SME on scientific subjects. Contribute subject matter expertise to programs with technical or program management expertise. Facilitate meetings as directed.
- Provide advisory support to BARDA Program Divisions; prepare draft work statements (SOW, SOO, PWS IGCE & Cost Estimates) for solicitations (RFIs, RFPs, SSNs, etc.).
- Serve as an advisor on Technical Evaluation Panels (TEPs) including white papers / market research abstracts, technical proposals, and budget proposals.
- Participate on Program Coordination Teams (PCTs).
- Provide assessments, recommendations, and guidance as well as educational material to PCT and COR, as needed.
- Participate in strategic discussions with USG to build new program areas aligned with BARDA’s mission space.
- Provide recommendations for project development level portfolio management and oversight as required.
- Advise on development, implementation, and improvements to Total Life Cycle Cost (TLCC) efforts; participate in market research efforts.
- Analyze protocols, study reports, regulatory documents, presentations, proposals, and related documents as needed.
- Additional duties related to programmatic support for MCM may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
12+ years of relevant experience.Doctoral degree in biological and / or chemical sciences with relevant postdoctoral experience.ORClinical studies : application of doctoral degrees in medicine or pharmacy or commensurate experience.Advanced degree in computer science, statistics, or related fields.Extensive knowledge and experience in clinical trials and epidemiological research including seven (7) years of direct statistical programming with strong skills in SAS, R, and other statistical software.PhD in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or similar; or Masters / Bachelors in a physical science field (engineering, physics, computer science, or similar) with commensurate experience.ORRelevant industry experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and / or quality assurance / quality control with application of biology, chemistry, or pharmacy degrees with commensurate experience.ORBachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or biology with ten (10) years of direct experience in pharmaceutical facility architecture and application in commercial building construction, or a degree in business with experience in pharmaceutical product development and TLCC management.Ability to obtain and maintain NACI Background Check.Desired Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of FDA / ICH guidelines and CDISC data standards preferred.About the Company
Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
Exceptional Medical / Dental / Vision coverage with 100% of premiums paid by the company for eligible employees and their dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)401k with immediate Vesting and 4% matchLife insurance and disability paid by the companyAFLAC AvailableOpportunities for Training and Continuing Education12 Paid HolidaysTo learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com
At Culmen International, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We uphold fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants worldwide.
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