Informatics Specialist/Bioinformatician

Trilogy Federal
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Arlington
1100 Wilson Boulevard (Show on map)
Aug 29, 2025
Trilogy Federal drives innovative solutions for complex business challenges across financial management, healthcare, and government industries. Our collaborative, client-first service approach, combined with our commitment to the rapid implementation of pragmatic solutions, has earned Trilogy an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results. We are seeking a highly experienced Informatics Specialist/Bioinformatician to provide advanced expertise in applying technology to medical and public health informatics initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of bioinformatics, statistics, biostatistics, and quantitative methods to support resource deployment for large-scale public health surveillance, prevention, and intervention programs. This position requires specialized expertise in integrating heterogeneous health information systems and databases, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and federal privacy requirements, and applying emerging informatics standards and technologies to support mission-critical health programs. Please note, this position is contingent upon award (Sept/Oct 2025) Primary Responsibilities: Apply advanced informatics methods, including data mining, statistics, expert systems, and decision science, to support public health research and operations. Design, develop, and optimize computational workflows for bioinformatics and clinical informatics projects, including genomic, clinical, and epidemiological datasets. Support integration and interoperability of diverse health information systems, ensuring secure and efficient data sharing and dissemination across agencies. Apply knowledge of HL7, X12, W3C, and other health data standards in the development and implementation of informatics solutions. Conduct quantitative analysis to guide large-scale public health surveillance, prevention, and intervention campaigns. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, federal privacy policies, and other applicable regulatory requirements in the handling and dissemination of health data. Provide expertise in scientific visualization tools and methods to communicate health and bioinformatics data effectively to stakeholders. Collaborate with federal health agencies and research partners to support national and international informatics initiatives. Stay current with emerging trends in medical informatics, public health informatics, and bioinformatics to recommend innovative approaches. Minimum Requirements: Masters Degree in Informatics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. A minimum of 15 years of experience in informatics, with expertise spanning public health, medical informatics, or bioinformatics. Demonstrated proficiency in applying statistical and computational methods to large, complex datasets. Strong knowledge of health data interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, X12). Experience integrating heterogeneous data systems and ensuring secure, privacy-compliant data sharing. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and federal requirements for data privacy and confidentiality. Ability to develop and apply scientific visualization technologies for health data interpretation and decision-making. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with federal agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), HHS, VHA or CDC. Professional certifications in informatics, health IT, or related domains. Experience with cloud-based bioinformatics platforms, high-performance computing, and advanced analytics. Experience with international or national standards development activities in health informatics. Benefits (including but not limited to): Health, dental, and vision plans Optional FSA Paid parental leave Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1 Paid time off and 11 paid holidays No cost group term life/AD&D plan, and optional supplemental coverage Pet insurance Monthly phone and internet stipend Tuition and training reimbursement This range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as Trilogy Federal conducts an individual equity review for every candidate based on experience, location, education, industry experience, and comparisons to internal pay bands. In addition to salary, Trilogy offers robust benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance coverage, 401(k) match, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a very supportive work/life balance. Regarding remote positions, Trilogy Federal is able to offer virtual employment in the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Trilogy Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.