Critical Materials Scientist (Engineer Chemical 3) - 27101

HII's Mission Technologies division • Fort Belvoir, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Scientists to join our team!
HII's: Mission Technologies is seeking a Physical Scientist to support our offices in Alexandria, VA. HII's Mission Technologies has over 100 facilities worldwide and provides capabilities to support an all-domain force that includes artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous systems, critical nuclear operations, LVC systems, cyberspace strategies, and platform modernization.
Requires 100% on site work at Ft Belvoir, VA.

Come support our work with Defense Logistics Agency and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!

Details below!

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years of experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Position requires a degree in one of the physical sciences, materials science, or engineering. Preferred: Masters or Ph.D. in these or a related field.
• Broad knowledge of properties, characteristics, and uses of strategic and critical materials.
• Applied knowledge of material specifications and quality control/quality assurance sampling and testing processes and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems and developing solutions/risk mitigation strategies related to issues affecting strategic and critical material supply chains.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, formulate, organize, implement, and manage technically sound projects and programs.
• Strong time management skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task (i.e. manage several projects at one time), establish and maintain priorities in a dynamic environment, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts and issues in plain language, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels.
• Ability to Obtain a DoD Secret level clearance

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of comprehensive documents required to advance acquisition of strategic and critical materials mitigation products and services including; Statements of Work (SOW) Performance Work Statements (PWS) Statements Of Objectives (SOO) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).
• Relate material requirements to testing and characterization methodologies, and acts as DLA Strategic Planning Directorates testing and characterization subject matter expert.
• Coordinate with DLA Strategic Materials Operations Team to develop requirements for sampling and testing of critical materials for stockpile acquisitions.
• Develop and assist in implementation of quality control and quality assurance processes that support materials and related services acquisition projects.
• Collaborate with other scientists, engineers, and economists to identify material issues impacting Stockpile materials and programs.
• Provide advice, guidance, and recommendations on acquisition, upgrading, substitution, recycling/recovery, and disposal strategies and policies with regard to the type, form, quality, properties, and uses of Stockpile materials and Government and industry specifications and standards.
• Provide technical solutions, funding recommendations, and identify future areas of research for the DoD and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
• Evaluate proposals for research, development, and qualification projects associated with the mitigation of critical and strategic material risk.
• Work with industry partners to monitor Research and Qualification program efforts, and maintain auditable documentation for projects.
• Ensures that projects are performed in compliance with the DLA Strategic Materials Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Management System (ESOHMS).

Benefits

• HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior