Senior Environmental Analyst

Job Description and Responsibilities

Tactica Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Environmental Scientist for a Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) contract supporting the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Engineer (DCSENG) for facilities engineering & sustainment and environmental planning & compliance on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Environmental Scientist functioning as a technical advisor and subject matter expert on marine biological sciences and interdisciplinary environmental planning efforts (environmental documentation and compliance) for USASMDC Environmental Division, Ballistic Missile Defense programs and subordinate elements.
• Coordinate regulatory requirements for the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll (USAKA) Environmental Standards (UES) & assist with preparation and/or applicable environmental documentation/compliance/analyses and agency consultation requirements of projects.
• Preparation and review of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) documentation to include Records of Environmental Consideration, Biological Assessments, and associated reports/analyses.
• Work effectively and collaboratively to meet organizational goals and objectives and maintain consistent support with DCSENG SETA staff and Environmental Division Chief.
• Manage, coordinate and execute assigned DCSENG environmental programs and projects through application of professional knowledge and skill in environmental compliance & engineering practices, processes and techniques.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainable practices.
• Develop presentation materials and status briefings to effectively communicate project status to DCSENG leadership and staff.
• Collaborate with managers, other engineers/architects, legal staff, contract specialists and/or contractor personnel, and provide advice and insight on the resolution of unique and/or complex environmental problems.
• Provide expert in-house assessments of project impacts, best management practices, typical and creative mitigation measures and required studies and costs necessary to conduct consultation/coordination/permitting requirements, studies, and timelines for final project implementation.
• Maintain awareness of changing environmental regulations (AR 200-1, NEPA, ESA, etc.) and communicate new and/or revised requirements to DCSENG Environmental staff.
• Tasks include: prepare new/revised scope requirements; prepare Independent Government Estimates; and conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals.
• Provide and assist with development of internal budget and project schedules, plans, reports, briefs, growth opportunities, new technologies, etc.
• Advise USASMDC with technical authority on acceptable environmental lines of action and solutions to USASMDC environmental projects, documents, new technical developments, or design problems which impact plans, programs, resources, and schedules.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Compensation Minimum: $150,000

Compensation Maximum: $170,000

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or other related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant Project Management experience supporting customer(s), preferably within the U.S.
  Department of Defense (DOD) community.
• Solutions-driven individual with strong leadership skills and practical working knowledge of federal environmental regulations and programs; DOD environmental experience is required
• Experience with collaborating and managing cross-discipline teams
• Experience in supporting consultation with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Specialized experience in managing the implementation of environmental compliance requirements and mitigations is highly desired
• Experience managing subcontractors and providing timely and accurate contract deliverables (e.g.
  monthly status reports, trip reports, slide presentations, project updates, integrated master schedules, etc.).
• Proficient working in a demanding and flexible environment and demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, delegate, and multi-task.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be highly proficient using MS Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, Teams, Outlook) with the capability to coordinate with and brief high-level military, United States Government (USG), subcontractor, vendor and supplier personnel.
• Capable of planning, participating and leading conference calls, technical interchange meetings, impromptu updates, and prepare comprehensive meeting minutes.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel (domestic and international) in support of customer requirements.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a USG-issued security clearance at the appropriate level for the duration of the contract Period of Performance.
  U.S.
  citizenship is required to be eligible for a security clearance.
• Expert knowledge of:
• Biological, physical and natural sciences; scientific, technical and DoD environmental management knowledge and skills.

Salary range: ($150,000 - $170,000)

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000