Research Specialist
Mayvin Inc.
Lorton, VA
Research Specialist
Mayvin Inc.
Lorton, VA
Expired: over a month ago
Applications are no longer accepted.
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- Full-Time
Job Description
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Mayvin is seeking a highly qualified Research Scientist to join our team supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) customer in Lorton, VA. This role is pivotal in driving the acquisition and implementation of new technologies supporting the Nuclear Technologies Detection Division.
Clearance Required: Top Secret clearance required
Responsibilities:
- Provides technical/scientific resource on projects, analyzing problems and applying theoretical techniques to develop solutions.
- Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge on subjects such as mechanics, fluid mechanics, quantum mechanics, geology, optics, acoustics, electricity, pneumatics, magnetism, and electromagnetic and particle radiation.
- Subject matter expertise in nuclear and radiation detection and sensing technologies used to improve, integrate, and enhance senior leader decision support. Advises on use, maintenance, tests, and development of mathematical and scientific models to study complex systems.
- Prepares technical documentation and presentations to explain the approach, associated assumptions, and conclusions of scientific investigations.
- Support important technical interface client engagements, responsible for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of contracted work required to satisfy a range of technical performance including nuclear technologies, weapons systems, emerging WMD threats, hazard prediction and mitigation, detection systems.
- Assists program managers with contract management items, such as acquisition package development, contract performance evaluation, and deliverables quality and acceptability assessment.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Physics, Engineering, or relevant field related to Physics or Nuclear Engineering with 5 to 10 years of experience.
- Demonstrated success in R&D, acquisition, engineering programs or projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to work with common office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Skype, Windows, SharePoint)
- Ability to translate requirements and observations into clearly defined written products (briefings, reports, White Papers) in short timeframes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science or a Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant STEM field related to Physics or Nuclear Engineering with 3 to 5 years of experience.
- TS security clearance
- Experience in an engineering, scientific or acquisition analysis function, including research.
- Project Management experience; knowledge of systems design and development and optimization, from concept to test and evaluation.
- Familiarity with Joint Services processes, operations, and CCMDs regarding DoD systems/architectures
- Understanding of nuclear weapons, detection, modeling, countering WMD technologies, or related work.
- Specific technical expertise in CWMD operations, military utility assessments, and/or target assessments
- Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle
- Familiarity with the countering weapons of mass destruction missions, technology, and organizations
- Familiarity with combatant command (COCOM) organizations and missions
Mayvin is a eight-time Inc. 5000 award honoree and recipient of multiple awards for exceptional corporate culture.
Our culture is shaped by our core values which emphasize “People Matter.”
Mayvin has been identified as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia/DC.
This award-winning culture and unique benefits are keys to our 90+% retention success.
At Mayvin, the statement “People Matter” is more than just a hashtag or tagline, it is the way we talk, interact, and respect each other.
This is evident through our firm belief in maintaining upstanding business ethics and morals, and always treating individuals with dignity and respect. With the governing belief that “People Matter,” we acknowledge that our company achieves its success through the efforts of each team member.
The quality of our service depends on the ability of our employees to perform each task in a proficient and cost-effective manner. Mayvin supports our employees by providing opportunities for career advancement through training and/or education, as well as constant communication and feedback.
Our newly constructed collaboration center is a great outlet for creative thinking and has improved our evolving business process. We encourage and generate new ideas by trusting our people to deliver.
Company culture is an important aspect at Mayvin. Mayvin believes in the power of defining moments and their impact on the moral and happiness of employees. Beginning with an enhanced “First Day Experience,” newly hired Mayvin staff are integrated into our company culture and ethos. Each new employee brings a fresh perspective and skill set that is highly valued and cultivated. Every Mayvin employee, consultant, and subcontractor who work directly or indirectly with the company are required to fully understand, accept, and comply with our ethos, business values, and corporate morals.
Our vision at Mayvin is simple – To deliver operational excellence globally while demonstrating leadership, knowledge, and integrity. To do this, we operate under the following guiding principles – which we abbreviate as “ARTICLE.“
Our culture is shaped by our core values which emphasize “People Matter.”
Mayvin has been identified as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia/DC.
This award-winning culture and unique benefits are keys to our 90+% retention success.
At Mayvin, the statement “People Matter” is more than just a hashtag or tagline, it is the way we talk, interact, and respect each other.
This is evident through our firm belief in maintaining upstanding business ethics and morals, and always treating individuals with dignity and respect. With the governing belief that “People Matter,” we acknowledge that our company achieves its success through the efforts of each team member.
The quality of our service depends on the ability of our employees to perform each task in a proficient and cost-effective manner. Mayvin supports our employees by providing opportunities for career advancement through training and/or education, as well as constant communication and feedback.
Our newly constructed collaboration center is a great outlet for creative thinking and has improved our evolving business process. We encourage and generate new ideas by trusting our people to deliver.
Company culture is an important aspect at Mayvin. Mayvin believes in the power of defining moments and their impact on the moral and happiness of employees. Beginning with an enhanced “First Day Experience,” newly hired Mayvin staff are integrated into our company culture and ethos. Each new employee brings a fresh perspective and skill set that is highly valued and cultivated. Every Mayvin employee, consultant, and subcontractor who work directly or indirectly with the company are required to fully understand, accept, and comply with our ethos, business values, and corporate morals.
Our vision at Mayvin is simple – To deliver operational excellence globally while demonstrating leadership, knowledge, and integrity. To do this, we operate under the following guiding principles – which we abbreviate as “ARTICLE.“
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