Senior Subject Matter Expert – Transfusion Medicine (SBB/MT/CLS) 2026P-0080

12+ Months, Full-Time

Falls Church, VA, Hybrid

Posted 5 months ago

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Transfusion Medicine to serve as a strategic clinical advisor supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD).

This role is critical to ensuring the clinical integrity, global readiness, and operational effectiveness of the military blood supply chain, directly supporting mission readiness for service members worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level clinical expert who can translate complex transfusion medicine data into actionable insights, policy recommendations, and executive-level guidance. This is not a bench/lab role, but a high-visibility advisory position supporting global program oversight, comparability assessments, and performance analytics.

Position Summary

The Senior Consultant SME serves as the primary clinical and transfusion medicine authority supporting the Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) under the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This is a strategic, non-bench role focused on program oversight, international supply chain evaluation, and executive-level clinical advisory. You will bridge the gap between complex laboratory findings and mission-critical decision support for military medical readiness.

Day-to-Day / Recurring Responsibilities

Analyze blood program data to assess trends in blood utilization, compatibility, and supply chain performance
Evaluate blood typing validation, crossmatching protocols, and transfusion practices for accuracy and compliance
Conduct comparative assessments of U.S. and international blood programs, identifying gaps, risks, and best practices
Develop dashboards, performance metrics, and analytical reports to support leadership decision-making
Translate complex clinical and laboratory findings into executive-level briefings and strategic recommendations
Advise DHA leadership on transfusion medicine policies, regulatory compliance, and operational improvements
Coordinate with Service Blood Program Officers (Army, Navy, Air Force) and civilian stakeholders
Support business process improvement (BPI) and return on investment (ROI) analyses for blood program initiatives
Ensure adherence to FDA (21 CFR), AABB standards, and DHA regulatory requirements
Contribute to program management deliverables including reports, briefings, and strategic documentation

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Job Features

Job Category	Health & Clinical Program Support, Project Management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS	Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related biological science \| Master’s degree preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS	Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in clinical laboratory science or transfusion medicine \| At least 5+ years directly supporting blood banking, transfusion services, or blood program management \| Experience supporting federal health programs, DoD, or large healthcare systems preferred \| Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities \| Experience producing executive-level reports and briefings \| Ability to translate clinical data into strategic insights
TECHNICAL SKILLS	Blood typing, crossmatching, and compatibility testing \| Blood product lifecycle (collection, processing, distribution, transfusion) \| Regulatory compliance: FDA (21 CFR), AABB standards \| Data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS	Experience supporting military or federal blood programs (ASBP, VA, or similar) \| Familiarity with global blood supply chain operations and international standards \| Experience with comparability assessments and performance metrics development \| Knowledge of healthcare data analytics, dashboards, and visualization tools PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or process improvement certifications (preferred) \| Experience supporting program management, ROI analysis, or business transformation initiatives \| Familiarity with DHA systems, reporting structures, or military medical operations
SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS	Experience supporting military or federal blood programs (ASBP, VA, or similar) \| Familiarity with global blood supply chain operations and international standards \| Experience with comparability assessments and performance metrics development \| Knowledge of healthcare data analytics, dashboards, and visualization tools PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or process improvement certifications (preferred) \| Experience supporting program management, ROI analysis, or business transformation initiatives \| Familiarity with DHA systems, reporting structures, or military medical operations