Managing Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. We help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

Key statistics:
950+ Consultants
640+ Ph.D.s
90+ Disciplines
30+ Offices globally

About the role

We are currently seeking a Managing Scientist for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Bowie, MD. In this role, you will work as part of a team on solving scientific and engineering problems facing our clients.

• Manage projects from initiation to completion
• Communicate project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff
• Ensure that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product
• Identify business development opportunities
• Work with government security-related products and projects
• Present testing results, analyses, and recommendations to clients
• Supervise on-site meetings, testing, or other activities conducted at client sites
• Attract and develop new projects and clients
• Build and lead diverse teams
• Mentor and develop technical staff
• Provide project management and project budget oversight

Requirements

• Ph.D. in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with relevant work experience
• 6+ years of post-graduation experience working in data analytics or data science
• Our contracts with the United States Government for this position require proof of U.S. citizenship and the possession of or ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
• Ability to interact with managers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and clients and present technical topics in a cogent and comprehensible manner
• Ability to code data into appropriate graphical formats considered a plus
• Knowledge of data analysis and visualization programs such as Tableau or others considered a plus
• Prior government contracting experience considered a plus
• Experience with machine learning considered a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior problem-solving abilities
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending).

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range: USD $172,500.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits

At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page.