Critical Materials Scientist; Engineer Chemical

Position Overview

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Physical Scientist to support our offices in Alexandria, VA. This role requires 100% on‑site work at Ft Belvoir, VA.

• Requisition Number: 27101
• Required Travel: 0 - 10%
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
• Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $
• Security Clearance:
  Ability to Obtain
• Level of
  
  Experience:
  
  Senior HI

• Participate in the development of comprehensive documents required to advance acquisition of strategic and critical materials mitigation products and services including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOO) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).
• Relate material requirements to testing and characterization methodologies, and act as DLA Strategic Planning Directorate testing and characterization subject matter expert.
• Coordinate with DLA Strategic Materials Operations Team to develop requirements for sampling and testing of critical materials for stockpile acquisitions.
• Develop and assist in implementation of quality control and quality assurance processes that support materials and related services acquisition projects.
• Collaborate with other scientists, engineers, and economists to identify material issues impacting Stockpile materials and programs.
• Provide advice, guidance, and recommendations on acquisition, upgrading, substitution, recycling/recovery, and disposal strategies and policies with regard to the type, form, quality, properties, and uses of Stockpile materials and Government and industry specifications and standards.
• Provide technical solutions, funding recommendations, and identify future areas of research for the DoD and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
• Evaluate proposals for research, development, and qualification projects associated with the mitigation of critical and strategic material risk.
• Work with industry partners to monitor Research and Qualification program efforts, and maintain auditable documentation for projects.
• Ensure that projects are performed in compliance with the DLA Strategic Materials Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Management System (ESOHMS).

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelors in a related field; 3 years relevant experience with a Masters in a related field; 0 years of experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Position requires a degree in one of the physical sciences, materials science, or engineering. Preferred:
  Masters or Ph.D. in these or a related field.
• Broad knowledge of properties, characteristics, and uses of strategic and critical materials.
• Applied knowledge of material specifications and quality control/quality assurance sampling and testing processes and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions/risk mitigation strategies related to issues affecting strategic and critical material supply chains.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, formulate, organize, implement, and manage technically sound projects and programs.
• Strong time management skills with demonstrated ability to multi‑task, establish and maintain priorities in a dynamic environment, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts and issues in plain language, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non‑technical professionals at all levels.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance.

• May require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment.

HII offers competitive benefits including best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) with savings plan options; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.