Environmental Analyst Associate

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA VA Home Office (VAHOME), VA

2d•$48,464 - $56,350•Remote

About The Position

The U.S. EPA Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) is a national network of EPA personnel, commercial laboratories, and support contractors whose mission is to provide data of known and documented quality. GDIT operates the Sample Management Office, that provides management, operations, and administrative support to the CLP. This entry-level position focuses on the quality assurance review and assessment of Superfund analytical data based on EPA-approved laboratory methods for measuring the concentration of a substance or pollutant.

Requirements

Customer Service
Problem Solving
Scientific Data Analysis
Strong and professional customer service skills required.
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Ability to work Eastern Time standard work hours (e.g. 9AM-5PM ET) remotely and responsibly
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, business unit personnel and team members
Intermediate proficiency in computer systems including word processing, data management, spreadsheet, and data analysis programs
Excellent analytical and problem solving and creative thinking skills
Ability to work in a team environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Sciences relating to Chemistry, Environmental Sciences and/or Biology
Background in Chemistry either academically (degree) or professionally is preferred; zero to one year experience in chemistry, environmental or science related field including federal compliance programs, policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Apply environmental chemistry knowledge to analyze analytical data based on EPA-approved laboratory methods for quality assurance
Generate and review reports based on assessment and analysis of analytical data
Interact with EPA and commercial laboratories to provide issue resolution to technical problems, reporting and customer service.
Interfaces with environmental scientists and other technical personnel to ensure that departmental activities are according to client specifications and guidelines
Performs additional duties as assigned including, but not limited to, customer service support and data management.

Benefits

variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available