Material Chemist

Job Number: R0241727 Material Chemist Overview Become a part of our warfighter technology team delivering breakthrough technologies for our customers by providing innovative solutions that address critical mission challenges. As a long‑term defense partner, Booz Allen delivers advanced technology that furthers essential priorities of the joint force, allies, and global partners. In this role, you will do that by working in a dynamic team that is responsible for developing, integrating, testing, and transitioning unique soft material technologies that result in emerging fieldable solutions for our defense customers. Responsibilities As a material chemist on our team, you'll support internal initiatives and government customers by executing product development efforts across internal and external teams. You'll perform custom formulations, develop soft materials, generate test samples, coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers, and support material projects that address critical mission outcomes. You'll wear multiple hats such as a formulator, engineer, applied scientist, applicator, and technical expert, ensuring that material solutions are aligned to mission priorities and progress in technology readiness and manufacturability. Your contributions will help drive technological solutions that support critical mission challenges. You Have: 5+ years of experience developing chemicals, soft material, or specialized coatings to support industrial, petrochemical, or defense customers 5+ years of experience with polymer science, formulary science, additives, or applied science 1+ years of experience with testing, evaluation, and compliance with standard methods such as ISO, ASTM, and MIL‑SPEC Experience executing across multiple projects that are composed of multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, business professionals, mission partners, vendors, and subcontractors Knowledge of technology, manufacturing, and integration readiness levels, or launch, maintenance, or sustainment of soft material technologies Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Secret clearance Bachelor's degree in a Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering field Nice If You Have: 1+ years of experience working on a team in a fast‑paced environment and in project management Experience supporting the DoD with both contractual and technical requirements testing and evaluation, market research, technology scouting, material integration, procurement of development items, financial tracking, and schedule development Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Kanban, or other project management styles Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field preferred; Doctorate degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field a plus 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 The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Booz Allen Hamilton