Environmental Scientist - Environmental Management and Sustainability

Job Description: • ProSidian seeks a DOE - NNSA Environmental Scientist - Environmental Management and Sustainability (TEPSIII29) headquartered near CONUS - Washington, DC (Remote). • Candidates shall work to support requirements for Environmental Management and Sustainability Services. • Uses knowledge of principles of various scientific and engineering disciplines to develop methods of studying the environment or identifying threats to the environment. • Contribute to client deliverables related to Environmental Management and Sustainability Functional Areas. Requirements: • Minimum 5 years experience • Bachelor’s Degree • U.S. Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe) • All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a 'Facility Access Authorization' by the USG’s designated Security Office. • May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement • Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE 'Q' clearance. Benefits: • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. • Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife. • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP. • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis. • Security Clearance (Optional / As Required): Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days. • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support. • Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability. Apply tot his job

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