Lead Environmental Analyst

Description

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Are you passionate about protecting our planet? We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Environmental Analyst to make a real difference. As our Lead Environmental Analyst, you will be responsible for implementing crucial National Science Foundation (NSF) environmental protection programs in one of Earth's most unique and precious environments - the Antarctic. You will be working within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Antarctic Conservation Act and the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to ensuring the protection of our planet's delicate ecosystems. Join us and help make a positive impact on our world!

Your greatest work is ahead!

Deployment to McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and/or South Pole Station, Antarctica may be required of this position at the discretion of management, usually annually or bi-annually for periods of three weeks to four months. Eligibility for deployment will require a physical and dental evaluations with parameters determined by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Per contract requirements, US Citizenship is required. Failure to meet these requirements will result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.

About the Antarctic Support Contract:

Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:

• Vision:  Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.

• Mission:  To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.

Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines.  The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.

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Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

The Challenge:

• Assists or leads in the preparation of documentation for assessing environmental impact (EIA)

• Mitigate environmental impacts

• Environmental policy development and implementation

• Proposal reviews

• Environmental permitting

• Land use planning and habitat conservation

• Environmental monitoring programs, including audits, inspections, water quality analysis, and/or soil sampling analysis.

• Technical reports based on the interpretation of data, observations, and current regulations regarding inspection findings and recommendations for corrective action. 

What Sets You Apart:

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management, Science (Geology, Biology, Chemistry), and/or Environmental Engineering or other related science or engineering field is required. 

• Ten (10) years of diverse experience in environmental protection, environmental management systems, environmental policy, execution of environmental science grants, or environmental consulting with demonstrated increases in responsibility. 

• Current knowledge of the Antarctic Conservation Act and Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty preferred.

• Current knowledge of various EPA regulations required, including the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Oil Pollution Act (OPA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations. 

• Working knowledge of standard sampling and analysis procedures for soil, drinking water, and wastewater is required. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. 

You Might Also Have:

• M.S. or Ph.D. is preferred.

​This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Leidos Civil Group helps modernize infrastructure, systems, and security. We are a trusted partner to both government and highly-regulated commercial customers looking for transformative solutions in mission IT, security, software, engineering, and operations. We work with our customers including the FAA, DOE, NASA, National Science Foundation, Transportation Security Administration, Custom and Border Protection, airports, and electric utilities to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. Our customers take on the toughest challenges out there, and at times need a helping hand from specialists in their fields. We combine our scale as a Fortune 500 company with the deep technical knowledge of our core capabilities and the expertise of our talented and diverse workforce to deliver mission-centric innovations. For each of these core capabilities, we have developed proven, repeatable processes that help us deliver agile, cost-effective solutions to foster a better world.

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Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction. We’re excited to learn more about you, apply today!

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.