Chemist and Chemical Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Chemist and Chemical Engineer to perform engineering and scientific work applying chemical processes for various industries and technologies. The role requires working with moderateScope problems and guiding junior team members.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and a Secret clearance, with 1+ year in either chemical industry or government roles. Energetic materials knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required.
• 1+ year of experience in chemical industry or government role.
• Knowledge of energetic materials.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes.
• Develop or contribute to solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Work independently with guidance, and review or guide junior staff.

Skills

Experience in chemistry

Energetic materials knowledge

Secret clearance

Chemical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Chemist and Chemical Engineer The Opportunity: Perform professional engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes utilized by industries and scientific technologies to produce products and systems. Apply specific functional knowledge, including working and general industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance, and review or guide activities of more junior employees.

You Have:

• 1+ years of experience in a chemical industry or government role
• Experience in chemistry
• Knowledge of energetic materials
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Nice If You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in an industry or government role
• Experience with material processing
• Experience in energetic formulations
• Knowledge of weapon systems
• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about your total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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