Senior Consultant - Defense Health Agency

Based in the Washington, D.C. Metro area, Pivot Path Solutions, LLC , is a government contracting and business solutions firm that offers enterprise IT solutions, strategic and acquisition planning, organizational development, and medical research and analytics services to help customers adapt and thrive in changing market conditions. Pivot Path Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant – Clinical Laboratory / Transfusion Medicine SME to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD). The ASBPD is charged with ensuring a sustained, secure, and safe blood supply for U.S. service members, veterans, and military families worldwide. Operating under DHA Operations (J-3), Strategy (J-5), and Education (J-7), the ASBPD oversees a global network of Blood Donor Centers, Transfusion Services, Armed Services Whole Blood Processing Laboratories, and expeditionary blood support capabilities. The program maintains compliance with FDA, AABB, and DoD standards while supporting both peacetime healthcare delivery and deployed wartime medical readiness.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Consultant will provide subject matter expertise in transfusion medicine, blood product compatibility, foreign nation blood comparability assessments, and expeditionary Walking Blood Bank (WBB) operations. This role requires deep knowledge of clinical laboratory science, regulatory standards, and global blood system practices to ensure the safety, effectiveness, and operational availability of blood products across the Military Health System. Key responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Conduct foreign nation blood comparability assessments.

• Prepare country comparability reports and executive summaries 

• Evaluate international blood collection, storage, and distribution systems.

• Provide expertise in blood typing, crossmatching, and compatibility testing

• Advise on donor eligibility criteria and regulatory compliance.

• Support Walking Blood Bank (WBB) planning, screening, and SOP development.

• Develop and document WBB training programs.

• Participate in international blood safety working groups and conferences.

• Advise ASBPD leadership on regulatory and operational risks.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Medical Technology, Chemistry, Hematology, or related scientific field OR

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a a clinical laboratory scientist role
• Experience supporting DoD military and/or civilian customers
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with blood banking and blood regulations.

What We Offer:
Pivot Path Solutions strives to attract, motivate, and retain the best people in the industry. Our benefits package reflects our continued commitment to our employees by prioritizing the health and well-being of each member. The Company offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Contribution on Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Safe Harbor 401(K) Plan
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Healthcare Flexible Saving Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

U.S. Citizenship is required, and all selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation. This includes meeting the eligibility requirements for access to classified information and the ability to obtain government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to background investigation including criminal history, employment verification, education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.