LOCATION: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, West Bethesda, MD

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and characterize data on Armed Forces vessels and incidental liquid discharges from those vessels to determine their chemical, physical, and biological composition.
• Review and interpret federal laws and regulations and translate their requirements to include drafting and editing compliance documents and other rulemaking documentation.
• Review and evaluate credibility of technical reports on a wide range of Navy-relevant topics
• Draft and review comprehensive technical reports and briefings to support compliance with federal discharge regulations.
• Potentially conduct scientific assessments and data analysis to determine the projected environmental impact of liquid discharges on marine, estuarine, and freshwater ecosystems.
• Assess the technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, safety, and operational mission impact of integrating discharge mitigation technologies aboard Armed Forces vessels.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science-based discipline, with preference given to biology, chemistry, environmental, mechanical, systems, or naval-based specialties
• Master’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of internship or professional experience

REQUIREMENTS

• The candidate must have high attention to detail in reading and comprehending regulatory and technical language.
• The candidate must have strong report writing and technical editing skills, with preference given to those with prior experience with federal documentation.
• The candidate must be willing to develop foundational informational literacy skills on a broad range of technical topics and knowledge management skills for both historical and future archives.
• The candidate must have excellent communication skills to effectively transmit nuanced findings with team members, technical experts, and other mixed audiences.
• Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate a strong, professional and motivational attitude.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple, complex projects with short deadlines and quick, short turn-around tasks while still producing high quality work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment that includes colleagues, other support contractors, and Government personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and TEAMS.

SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $95,000 per year

In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.