Scientist IV

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Scientist Level IV

Job Duties (Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position):

• Serve as experimentation lead, planning and executing exercises for JPEO HQs and updating strategic campaign plans.
• Review technology maturity and applicability with technical leads across JPEO.
• Advise on risk planning, process improvement, and transition to advanced development.
• Act as SME during all phases of exercise development and execution.
• Support program leadership by preparing briefs, technical reports, and meeting documentation.
• Coordinate site visits and serve as key representative in stakeholder meetings.
• Guide CONOPS development and support S&T transition to production and fielding.
• Propose strategy updates and exercise plan changes to improve cost, schedule, and performance outcomes.
• Collaborate across multiple product teams to evaluate technical results and support decision-making.
• Stay informed on new technologies and relevant CONOPS to benefit ongoing programs.

Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):

• Master's degree in science, engineering, or a related field with 10 years of general and 6 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related discipline with 15 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Secret clearance required

Nice to Have:

• Experience managing experimentation to evaluate new technologies and operational concepts
• Familiarity with CBRN Defense, counter-proliferation/nonproliferation policy, and strategy
• Experience in WMD elimination, treaty compliance, safety, or readiness programs

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, with full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.