Managing Scientist; M.S

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we’ve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow’s solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a
Managing Scientist
for our
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Practice in Bowie, MD
. In this role, you will work as part of a teamon solving scientific and engineering problems facing our clients.

• Managing projects from initiation to completion; communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff; ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product; and identifying business development opportunities
• Working with government security related products and projects
• Presenting testing results, analyses, and recommendations to clients
• Supporting on-site meetings, testing, or other activities conducted at client sites
• Attracting and developing new projects and clients
• Building and leading diverse teams
• Mentoring and developing technical staff
• Providing project management and project budget oversight

• M.S. in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with relevant work experience
• 6+ years of post-graduation experience working in data analytics or data science
• Our contracts with the United States Government for this position require proof of U.S. citizenship and the possession of or ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
• Ability to interact with managers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and clients and present technical topics in a cogent and comprehensible manner
• Ability to code data into appropriate graphical formats considered a plus
• Knowledge of data analysis and visualization programs such as Tableau or others considered a plus
• Prior government contracting experience considered a plus
• Experience with machine learning considered a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior problem-solving abilities
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a…