Chief Scientist

KSA Integration

$130K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's in Operations Research, Engineering, Physical Science, or related; PhD preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive scientific or technical experience in DOD logistics, strategic mobility, or prepositioning.
  • Demonstrated expertise in modeling, simulation, and analytical tools.
  • Experience handling classified plans and programs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level scientific leadership and technical direction across programs.
  • Lead integrated AI playbook development for uniformed and civilian users.
  • Oversee modeling, simulation, analysis, and documentation for logistics functions.
  • Evaluate classified and unclassified logistics plans for readiness objectives.
  • Conduct trade-space analysis to support budgeting and resource allocation.
  • Develop recommendations for risk analysis methods to inform budget strategies.
  • Provide rapid assessments and problem-solving support for logistical issues.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage with majority premium payments by the company.
  • HSA/FSA Medical Plans.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Flexible work environment promoting work/life balance.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Observance of all federal holidays.
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
  • Annual career development process.
Full Job Description
Position Overview: KSA Integration is seeking a Chief Scientist serves as the senior scientific and technical authority to the Marine Corps' Deputy Commandant, Installations & Logistics, Logistics Plans Division. This role would advise in the areas of Future Operations, Strategic Mobility, Readiness, War Reserve, and Prepositioning program support. This role provides visionary technical leadership, oversees modeling and simulation activities, and guides development of analytical tools and playbooks.

This Position is Contingent Upon Award

Anticipated Start Date: Summer 2026

Support Hours: Applicant shall be available during core work hours as established by the Government customer.

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employees' premiums paid by the company, 25% towards dependents)
  • HSA / FSA Medical Plans
  • PTO
  • Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Observes all federal holidays
  • Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Annual Career Development Process

Job Type: Full-time/Exempt

Location: Pentagon / National Capital Region (Hybrid)

Clearance Required: Active Secret

Travel Requirement: Approximately 10%

Position Responsibilities:
  • Provide senior-level scientific leadership and technical direction across all program activities.
  • Lead development of integrated AI playbooks for uniformed and civilian users.
  • Oversee modeling and simulation, analysis, and documentation across the spectrum of logistics functions.
  • Evaluate classified and unclassified plans to achieve logistics readiness objectives.
  • Conduct trade-space analysis (system capability vs. readiness vs. cost) to support budgeting and resource allocation.
  • Lead development of recommendations for new methods and practices for risk analysis informing budget and investment strategies.
  • Provide rapid assessment of alternatives, problem solving, and after-action assessments of logistical issues.


Requirements

  • Master's in Operations Research, Engineering, Physical Science, or related field. PhD preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive scientific or technical experience in DOW logistics, strategic mobility, or prepositioning programs.
  • Demonstrated expertise in modeling and simulation, analytical tool development, and logistics decision support.
  • Experience working with classified plans and programs.

Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • TS/SCI Clearance may be required.

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