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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated<strong> Engineer/Scientist III </strong>to contribute to our mission supporting our work at <strong>Los Alamos National Lab </strong>in<strong> Los Alamos, NM.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer <u>competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs</u> to support you and your family.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.</p>\n<h2>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h2>\n<p>The W93 Systems Development and Realization Group (Q-20) is seeking a Scientist 3 to lead a team responsible for developing and realizing polymer components of the W93/Mk7. As a Product Realization Team (PRT) Lead, you will work with other PRTs and the W93 Systems Engineering Director to coordinate the efforts of the LANL team designing and developing the polymer components. You will collaborate with colleagues at Production Agencies across the Nuclear Security Enterprise, particularly Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC). You will ensure the success of the team responsible for planning, managing requirements and interfaces, executing, testing, reporting status, and ultimately delivering a producible, Mark Quality design and product.This is an opportunity to be part of the first new weapon system program in over 30 years. Q-20, W93/Mk7 Systems Development and Realization Group, defines, develops, and fields the warhead system for the newest Navy sub-launched ballistic missile weapon program. We support the DoD/Navy SSP and DoE/NNSA customers in defining the mission need and corresponding technical and programmatic requirements. The W93 collaborates closely with Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and Lockheed Martin Space design agencies, developing the re-entry system, ensuring safe, secure, & reliable warhead performance and a relevant nuclear deterrent. Q-20 also incorporates the production agency teams (KCNSC, Pantex, SRS, Y-12, LANL, and SNL) tightly into the design, qualification, and realization processes.A Scientist 3 may perform cross-cutting work across the several polymer PRTs, coordination with QTE (Qualification, Test, and Evaluation) and requirements evaluation and revision. Additionally, an Scientist 3 will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff supporting these efforts.</p>\n<h2>Education and Licensure</h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Master’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. (required) </li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Skills, Experience and Qualifications</h2>\n<ul>\n <li>For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your experience relevant to the job requirements and desired skills stated above, and a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.</li>\n <li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Demonstrated ability to work, influence, and lead in an R&D team environment consisting of diverse and multi-talented scientists, engineers, technicians, and operations personnel, including demonstrated ability to successfully mentor early career staff.</li>\n <li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Demonstrated record of developing and leading successful cross-organizational teams to solve complex problems.</li>\n <li><strong>Engineering Design: </strong>Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing technical requirements, specifications, plans, reports, and procedures related to product realization.</li>\n <li><strong>Networking and Communication:</strong> Demonstrated experience in interacting and integrating effectively with external and internal interfaces (to include DoD, NNSA, and other agencies); building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts while nurturing relationships. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing solutions in a collaborative, team environment. Effective communication with the Program Level PRT Lead, Systems Engineers, Program Office, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Project Controls, and Test Technicians on development progress and issues.</li>\n <li><strong>Program Management: </strong>Excellent project management skills, as demonstrated by experience overseeing and completing highly complex/high-profile projects on schedule and within allocated budget.</li>\n <li>Thorough knowledge and experience in one or more technical research and disciplines.</li>\n <li>Adherence to and advocacy for principles of scientific integrity.</li>\n <li>Thorough knowledge and experience in developing and implementing technical research and development projects, including the formulation and testing of hypotheses, investigation of alternative solutions, and recommendation of solutions to technical problems.</li>\n <li>Thorough knowledge and experience in formulating and presenting results to technical audiences and readerships.</li>\n <li>Thorough knowledge and experience of appropriate safe practices for technical work.</li>\n <li>Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)</li>\n <li>Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. (required)</li>\n <li>Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. 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