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D&G Support Services, LLC Materials Scientist in Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Materials Scientist
Job ID#401
Job Description Summary:
Materials Scientist with extensive experience in the field of strategic and innovative use of materials to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in assessing technical solutions that can support the development of materials in support of US Defense.
This position is part of a dynamic, multi functional team supporting to support the DLA’s Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIP) responsible for the research, analysis and development of technical and engineering requirements and solutions for strategic materials, recycling, and additive manufacturing under SBIP project materials portfolio.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Researches and analyzes the opportunity to utilize innovative materials for groundbreaking projects.
Develop innovative methods, approaches and procedures to identify, evaluate, and recommend materials related solutions to support US Defense.
Works collaboratively with a team of scientists and project managers on researching and defining technical and engineering requirements used in procurement requests with industry small businesses.
Provide guidance on the framework, management, and evaluation of projects conducting research and development and/or integration of next generation strategic materials.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a Science related field.
Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in materials science.
3-4 years’ experience generating and presenting reports.
Minimum of 5 year’s experience working on a team in a project based environment.
Additional Requirements:
This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (ie., U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))*
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be able to pass DoD background investigation.
Highly Desired Skills:
Masters or PHD Degree in materials Science or a related field.
Experience working Research and Development projects.
Ability to work on cross-functional teams across the Government space.
Proven ability to work in an ambiguous role, easily able to pivot from one project to another as need arises.
Extensive experience in researching and analyzing materials for innovative uses.
Strong ability to utilize research to develop presentations and present to senior management.
Strong experience working in a project-based environment.
5-7 year’s experience in the fields of mechanical re-engineering, strategic and critical materials, and/or defense manufacturing.
DoD Secret Clearance
Location:
Remote
Occasional travel to DLA HQ Ft Belvoir, VA, industry forums and/or work locations.
Location:
Remote
Occasional travel to DLA HQ Ft Belvoir, VA, industry forums and/or work locations.
Who We Are:
D&G is one of the fastest growing companies in the Washington-DC area and honored to be named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the nation. We are an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) that has been recognized at the highest levels to include DHS Secretary and Secretary of the Army PM and Team of the Year Awards. We are driven to mission success through a combination of ownership, leadership, and accountability. We believe in giving back to our community and proudly supporting organizations such as Homes for Our Troops, SemperK9, and Wreaths Across America.
What We Offer:
Highly Competitive Salary
Outstanding Full-Time Benefits
Bonus, Profit Sharing
Telecommuting/Flexible Hours
Education Reimbursement
Generous PTO
*This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (ie., U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). D&G Support Services will require proof of status prior to employment.
D&G is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment may request such accommodation(s) by contacting Joe Webb (joe.webb@dngspt.com)