Scientist, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Reston, VA

About The Position

Scientist, Senior Key Role: Leads research to develop solutions to defeat military threats. Plans, designs, and manages research to defeat hard and deeply buried targets, and physical and virtual infrastructures and networks. Applies leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentors or supervises employees in both company and technical competencies.

Requirements

11+ years of experience with applying science and engineering to solve complex military problems and develop target defeat options
Experience with capability or limitation analysis, reverse engineering analysis or characterizations, or facility and vulnerability assessments
Experience with system engineering, full dimension defeat or modeling, and simulations
Experience with hardware and software development
Experience in project management
Knowledge of CBRN weapons and their effects, underground facilities, or hard and deeply buried targets
Ability to formulate and execute technology development business strategies
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with weapons-related research to counter threats
Experience with military service, especially supporting senior military commands and staff
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possession of excellent interpersonal skills
Doctorate degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Responsibilities

Leads research to develop solutions to defeat military threats.
Plans, designs, and manages research to defeat hard and deeply buried targets, and physical and virtual infrastructures and networks.
Applies leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts.
Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions.
Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision.
Mentors or supervises employees in both company and technical competencies.