Aviation Pavement SME — Federal Program Expert (Remote NJ)

iCatalyst, Inc.; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone and internet Reimbursement

Transportation Support

Training & Education Assistance

Annual Wellness Benefit

Social and Community giveback

Job summary

iCatalyst, Inc. seeks a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert to support a federal program, leveraging advanced pavement research and standards leadership. This remote/hybrid role requires occasional travel to NJ and offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a path to impact national infrastructure initiatives.

Applicants must hold a PhD with 10 years of relevant experience and be eligible for U.S. clearance.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognized expertise in pavement engineering, materials science, or airport infrastructure research.
• Expert knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, and transportation research standards.
• Ability to develop policy, specifications, standards, and research recommendations.
• Experience conducting peer reviews and providing independent technical evaluations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to advise senior government officials on complex technical issues.
• Strong publication and technical writing capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide recognized subject matter expertise supporting airport pavement research initiatives.
• Advise the agency on emerging pavement technologies, materials, and testing methodologies.
• Review complex engineering analyses, research findings, and technical recommendations.
• Provide independent technical review of reports, standards, specifications, and guidance documents.
• Recommend improvements to airport pavement testing procedures and performance-based specifications.
• Support development of Engineering Briefs, Advisory Circulars, and technical standards.
• Participate in technical reviews, peer reviews, workshops, and industry collaboration activities.
• Support special projects requiring specialized engineering or scientific expertise.
• Provide consultation to the Program Manager, Laboratory Manager, and Civil Engineer on complex technical issues.
• Represent the program during technical exchanges with industry, academia, and government organizations, as requested.
• Provide support and expertise in assigned domain.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Special projects as needed.

Skills

Pavement engineering

ASTM/AASHTO standards

Policy & standards development

Peer review & evaluation

Communication skills

Advising government officials

Technical writing

Analytical/problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Civil/Materials/Pavement Eng.

Job description

iCatalyst, Inc. seeks a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert to support a federal program, leveraging advanced pavement research and standards leadership. This remote/hybrid role requires occasional travel to NJ and offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a path to impact national infrastructure initiatives.

Applicants must hold a PhD with 10 years of relevant experience and be eligible for U.S. clearance.