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Materials Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Full-time • Washington DC, United States • 8h ago

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Materials Scientist

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies while serving as a strategic technical consultant to the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) and other energy clients. Create and apply next-generation materials by guiding the design, evaluation, and management of government and private sector sponsored Research and Development (R&D) programs. Help to inform our clients about emerging materials technology needs. Engage and collaborate with a diverse group of technology experts to leverage rapidly maturing technology from other sectors to create new materials and materials processing methods that reduce emissions and increase energy systems efficiency. Join our team and help to guide the energy sector towards sustainable solutions. This position will require travel of up to 15% of the time.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of experience with authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences on research pertaining to materials science or materials engineering
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Doctorate degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field

Additional Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in postdoctoral, academic, or industry roles related to ceramics, cementitious materials, or semiconductor fabrication
Experience in a consulting or advisory role
Ability to demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness when dealing with uncertainty and ask insightful questions that challenge traditional thinking
Possession of excellent organizational, client service, and analytical skills

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation:

The projected compensation range for this position is $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model:
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment:

We're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.