Managing Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent•Bowie, MD

1d•$172,500 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Managing Scientist for its Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Bowie, MD. This role involves working on scientific and engineering problems for clients, managing projects from initiation to completion, communicating project updates, ensuring timely and high-quality work product, and identifying business development opportunities. The position also includes working with government security-related products and projects, presenting findings to clients, supervising on-site activities, attracting new projects and clients, building and leading teams, mentoring technical staff, and providing project management and budget oversight.

Requirements

Ph.D. in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with relevant work experience
6+ years of post-graduation experience working in data analytics or data science
Proof of U.S. citizenship and the possession of or ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (required for U.S. Government contracts)
Ability to interact with managers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and clients and present technical topics in a cogent and comprehensible manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superior problem-solving abilities
Strong teamwork and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to code data into appropriate graphical formats
Knowledge of data analysis and visualization programs such as Tableau or others
Prior government contracting experience
Experience with machine learning

Responsibilities

Managing projects from initiation to completion
Communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff
Ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product
Identifying business development opportunities
Working with government security related products and projects
Presenting testing results, analyses, and recommendations to clients
Supervising on-site meetings, testing, or other activities conducted at client sites
Attracting and developing new projects and clients
Building and leading diverse teams
Mentoring and developing technical staff
Providing project management and project budget oversight