Critical Materials Scientist (Engineer Chemical 3) - 27101

HII's Mission Technologies divisionFort Belvoir, VA
1dOnsite

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.
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