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Geologist
The Opportunity:
With all the information available today, it takes a skilled earth scientist to know how to find and interpret the best data to give their clients the right answers. With the critical decisions made in our government and military every day, we need a Geologist like you to do just that. As a Geologist, you use your spe cia lized functional experience and attention to detail to support the development of all-source intelligence reports to give your client the actionable intelligence and context they need. If you have strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset, we have an opportunity to use those skills to support our warfighters and protect our national security.
As a Geologist on our team, you'll help your client by providing intelligence production and briefing support to address dynamic intelligence requirements. You will conduct independent research, technical writing, modeling, and overseeing or advising with allied engineering or science disciplines on soil and geological composition, surface and sub-surface lithology, and minerals to assess foreign underground facility and subterranean characteristics, operational activity, or hydrocarbon production. As an authority on your topic, your client will look to you for comprehensive production, often under pressure. This is a chance to grow your expertise, develop new cross-functional skills, and share your met hodologies with other analysts. We focus on growing as a team to deliver the best support to our customers, so you'll have resources for mentoring and learning new skills and tools.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in independent research, technical writing, or modeling soil and geological composition, surface and sub-surface lithology, and minerals
• Knowledge of the DoD and IC
• Ability to produce high-quality written and verbal products and briefings
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in geology or earth science, or 7+ years of experience in geology or earth science in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge of foreign defense industries
• Knowledge of IC, DoD, and analytic tradecraft standards
• Master's degree in an Engineering field such as Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.