Scientist manager

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (GDIT) has an opening for the position of Scientist Manager (Ref# SM23ZR).

Work Location:  3150 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church, VA 22042.  Position may telecommute/work remotely 2 days/week.

Job Duties:  Support the Work Assignment Manager in developing and implementing workplans, estimating, overseeing, and reporting on budgets and financial expenditures, overseeing tasks and resources, and providing monthly reports to the program for the Sample Management Office contract with the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), specifically the work assignment supporting EPA Great Lakes National Program Office.  Serve as the program lead for GDIT’s support to EPA Great Lakes Legacy Act Sediment Assessment and Remediation Program, responsible for overseeing all GDIT support for the program including data assessment, data management, and QA (quality assurance) support.  Oversee a team of data scientists, chemists, and environmental scientists who provide data review and data management support for data collected under the program.  Manage scientific research and/or development studies.  Responsible for the direct supervision/management of the scientific staff.  Organize project and task workloads and select individuals most qualified for assignments on specific projects.  Direct technical organization to ensure progress according to technical objectives, within budgetary and schedule guidelines.  Coordinate the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.  Assess results of technical projects under direction.  Responsible for the employment, training, and discipline of assigned employees.  Manage one or more small to medium sized teams consisting of a few disciplines.  Provide technical expertise, data management, data quality assessment, and quality assurance support to environmental monitoring projects.  Write and review technical reports, quality assurance project plans, and SOPs.  Oversee project management including cost estimation, financial tracking and reporting, and human resource management.  Serve as primary contact with EPA clients.  Interface with environmental scientists, IT staff, and other technical personnel who develop tools and applications to support environmental monitoring data collection, assessment, analysis, and reporting.  Provide policy analysis and assist in writing guidance.  Assist in monthly progress reporting.

Requirements:  This position requires a Master’s degree or foreign academic equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Ecology, Biology, or a related scientific field.  Plus 7 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation including Environmental Engineer or related experience.  Will accept a Bachelor’s degree plus 9 years of progressive experience in lieu of the required education and experience.  Position requires 5 years of experience with scientific data management, quality assurance, project management, and people management.  Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience as per the requirements cited herein.  40hrs/week.

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