Materials Scientist

Key Role:

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies while serving as a strategic technical consultant to the 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 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 guide the energy sector towards sustainable solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience 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 degreein a Materials Science or Materials Engineering field

Additional Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with extractive metallurgy, mineral processing, high performance steels and superalloys, refractory metals, or magnetic materialsin postdoctoral, academic, or industry roles
• 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

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Identity Statement

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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.