Seeking Cyberbiosecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for Workshop Facilitation and Delivery

On behalf of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ACN/CTR), CRDF Global is seeking Cyberbiosecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with expertise in biorisk management and cyberbiosecurity in biological laboratory settings. These SMEs will collaborate as contractors with CRDF Global to review previously developed training materials and conduct workshops for two cohorts of participants, culminating in the exam and the Professional Certification in Cyberbiosecurity provided by the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA). The SME will review workshop materials and deliver two, five-day interactive workshops. The SMEs’ responsibilities include training materials review, workshop delivery, and preparation of after-action reports outlining activity successes, key observations, participant feedback, course feedback, and recommended next steps.

CRDF Global will be hosting two workshops: the first in Amman, Jordan, around February 2026 for up to 15 participants, and the second in Tunis, Tunisia for up to 24 participants, around May 2026. Each workshop will span five (5) days, with four days dedicated to content delivery and the fifth day reserved for Q&A and an exam for participants. The SME will serve as the lead trainer and cyberbiosecurity technical expert for both workshops. These sessions will focus on cybersecurity best practices in laboratory settings, aiming to prepare all participants to take the Cyberbiosecurity IFBA Exam and earn the certification.