Electrochemistry Consultant

What You Will Do

The Electrochemistry Consultant will support a team of skilled researchers to help drive advancements in electrochemical research for the Department of Defense. As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), advising on advanced government-funded research and development programs. You'll work with world-class scientists and engineers to provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies.

You will maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating the transition of program deliverables to DoD stakeholders.

Research Scientists (SCI)

Up to 10%

Ability to Obtain Secret

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Master's degree
• FIVE (5) or more years’ experience in electrochemistry; including but not limited to:
  • Designing, building, and testing electrochemical systems in an R&D environment
  • Experience with electrocatalysis, reaction engineering, or inorganic/physical chemistry
  • Experience working with advanced materials, catalysts, and electrode architectures
  • Experience authoring and presenting technical reports, proposals, and program documentation
  • Experience managing or contributing to complex technical programs with defined timelines and budgets
  • Experience transitioning laboratory-scale technologies toward field or pilot-scale applications

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Master's degree with THREE (3) or more years of professional experience
• Ph.D. degree in a STEM field with zero years of professional experience
• Experience performing or supporting government-sponsored research activities
• Experience with:
  • Electrocatalysis for small molecule conversion (e.g., nitrogen, oxygen, carbon species)
  • Electrolyzers, fuel cells, or electrochemical reactors
  • Integration of electrochemical systems with renewable or variable power sources
  • Knowledge of systems involving nitrogen, carbon, or oxygen electrochemistry is highly desirable
  • Experience leading and coordinating teams of different experience and technical backgrounds
  • Prior experience working with DARPA
  • Knowledge of the DoD program/project development process
  • Experience in transitioning products and or capabilities to DoD-stakeholders
• Ability to work on tasks quickly, independently, and collaboratively in a team atmosphere
• Possession of outstanding attention to detail
• Possession of clear and succinct oral, visual, and written communication skills

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Pay Down
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair…