Managing Scientist; Ph.D

Position: Managing Scientist (Ph.D.)
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.  Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Managing Scientist for our Computer, Data & Security Sciences Practice in Bowie, MD. In this role, you will work as part of a team on solving scientific and engineering problems facing our clients.

You will be responsible for

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

Supervising 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

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with relevant work experience6+ 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 (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

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