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Lead for Health Bioinformatics solutions to advance life sciences research, public health, and care, including informatics, clinical informatics, and public health informatics, for Federal Health clients. Lead a multi-disciplinary team in delivering solutions for our clients, including creating, optimizing and operationalizing bioinformatic pipelines, advancing next gen sequencing solutions, and building advanced cluster detection capabilities. Partner with solution engineers, scientific experts, and other leaders to create and deliver solution concepts to existing and prospective clients. Infuse AI and automation capabilities into our delivery teams to further optimize team velocity, quality, and repeatability. Engage with industry partners and leading technology vendors to incorporate emerging technology into our work products. Grow our bioinformatics capability through hiring and developing staff.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You Have:
- 12+ years of experience managing Health IT software delivery projects, including for U.S. Federal Health and research-based clients
- Experience with clinical research, trial management, life sciences, computer systems validation, health informatics, regulatory, or bioinformatics concepts, processes, systems, standards, and solutions, including electronic data capture, clinical research management, trial master file, electronic common technical document, good manufacturing practice, or laboratory information management systems
- Experience developing and maintaining tools and technology in clinical research operations, life sciences, and data standards, including Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium
- Experience with shaping and capturing business development opportunities
- Experience with leading and supporting proposal efforts, including capture lead, solutions lead, teaming, and pricing
- Ability to work with client organizations to translate business needs into a technology or management strategy and solution
- Ability to manage multiple project tracks, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, and solve problems to complex situations
- Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience working for US Federal health clients
- Experience with large-scale health data-sharing solutions
- Experience with HHS Enterprise Performance Life Cycle compliance and Agile software development
- Possession of strong communication and presentation skills
- Master's degree in Public Health preferred; Doctorate degree in Biomedical Science or Life Science a plus
COMPENSATION
At 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 $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (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. 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-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.
INTRODUCTION
Lead for Health Bioinformatics solutions to advance life sciences research, public health, and care, including informatics, clinical informatics, and public health informatics, for Federal Health clients. Lead a multi-disciplinary team in delivering solutions for our clients, including creating, optimizing and operationalizing bioinformatic pipelines, advancing next gen sequencing solutions, and building advanced cluster detection capabilities. Partner with solution engineers, scientific experts, and other leaders to create and deliver solution concepts to existing and prospective clients. Infuse AI and automation capabilities into our delivery teams to further optimize team velocity, quality, and repeatability. Engage with industry partners and leading technology vendors to incorporate emerging technology into our work products. Grow our bioinformatics capability through hiring and developing staff.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You Have:
- 12+ years of experience managing Health IT software delivery projects, including for U.S. Federal Health and research-based clients
- Experience with clinical research, trial management, life sciences, computer systems validation, health informatics, regulatory, or bioinformatics concepts, processes, systems, standards, and solutions, including electronic data capture, clinical research management, trial master file, electronic common technical document, good manufacturing practice, or laboratory information management systems
- Experience developing and maintaining tools and technology in clinical research operations, life sciences, and data standards, including Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium
- Experience with shaping and capturing business development opportunities
- Experience with leading and supporting proposal efforts, including capture lead, solutions lead, teaming, and pricing
- Ability to work with client organizations to translate business needs into a technology or management strategy and solution
- Ability to manage multiple project tracks, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, and solve problems to complex situations
- Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience working for US Federal health clients
- Experience with large-scale health data-sharing solutions
- Experience with HHS Enterprise Performance Life Cycle compliance and Agile software development
- Possession of strong communication and presentation skills
- Master's degree in Public Health preferred; Doctorate degree in Biomedical Science or Life Science a plus
COMPENSATION
At 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 $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (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. 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-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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist
Document your specialized computational biology credentials
Gather transcripts, publications, and project records that tie your degree directly to bioinformatics work. PERM requires the employer to define a minimum requirement, so your credentials need to match that stated job profile precisely.
Target biotech and pharma sponsors proactively
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify which biotech, pharma, and genomics employers have sponsored Bioinformatics Scientist roles before. Companies with prior PERM filings in this occupational category already understand the process and are far less likely to abandon your petition midway.
Use Migrate Mate to find active green card sponsors
Filter Senior Bioinformatics Scientist roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to manually cross-referencing job postings against PERM disclosure files.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 advanced-degree criteria
Check the O*NET profile for Bioinformatics Scientists to confirm the role is classified in a Job Zone requiring graduate-level education. USCIS evaluates whether the position inherently requires an advanced degree, not just whether your employer prefers one.
Clarify the PERM recruitment timeline before accepting an offer
Ask your hiring manager directly when PERM recruitment advertising would begin after your start date. DOL requires a specific recruitment period before the employer can file, so joining a company with no internal immigration infrastructure can delay your green card by a year or more.
Confirm employer willingness to sponsor EB-3 if your degree falls short
If your highest credential is a bachelor's degree plus professional experience, confirm the employer will pursue EB-3 rather than requiring EB-2 eligibility. Many bioinformatics roles can be structured under EB-3 professional classification, which still leads to permanent residency on the same PERM pathway.
Green Card Senior Bioinformatics Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or higher in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates whether the advanced degree is a normal minimum for the occupation, not just an employer preference. Roles at research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and genomics firms routinely qualify. If your degree is at the bachelor's level, the role can still qualify under EB-3 professional classification.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization for up to six years, subject to an annual lottery cap. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM process leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM filing itself takes roughly six to twelve months before the I-140 petition stage, making the total timeline longer than an H-1B transfer but the outcome permanent rather than temporary.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a bioinformatics role?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after conducting a mandatory recruitment period to demonstrate no minimally qualified U.S. workers are available. For a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, the job description must accurately reflect the role's actual duties and minimum requirements. DOL then certifies the application, which your employer uses to file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The PERM certification is employer-specific and non-transferable.
Which employers actively sponsor green cards for Senior Bioinformatics Scientists?
Pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, academic medical centers, and genomics research organizations are the most consistent sponsors for this role. You can verify sponsorship history by searching DOL PERM disclosure data filtered by the bioinformatics occupational category. Migrate Mate aggregates this data so you can browse Senior Bioinformatics Scientist openings from employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 filing history without manually parsing government databases.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my green card progress?
Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for at least 180 days, federal portability rules allow you to change to a same or similar occupational role without restarting the process. Bioinformatics roles across different employers generally satisfy the same-or-similar test. Confirm the new role's SOC code and job duties align closely with the approved I-140 before accepting any offer.