Environmental Scientist (Data Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement)

Position Summary

GDIT is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Environmental Scientist to support federal environmental programs involving the water sector through rigorous historical data analysis, technical documentation, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality, compliant work products under government contracts, ensuring that environmental data and findings meet all client, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Compile, review, and analyze historical environmental data from agency databases, monitoring programs, and archival sources.

Perform data quality control and statistical or geospatial analysis.

Support environmental modeling, trend assessment, and reporting to inform policy and programmatic decisions.

Technical Writing and Reporting

Prepare clear, concise, and technically accurate deliverables including reports, and data summaries in compliance with contract and agency standards.

Ensure all documentation meets QA/QC and contract deliverable requirements (e.g., Section 508 compliance, formatting standards).

Workshop Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement

Plan and facilitate data-driven workshops, briefings, and stakeholder sessions for water sector professionals.

Develop and present scientific and technical materials for diverse audiences, including technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders.

Serve as a technical liaison supporting agency communications, training, and outreach initiatives.

Contract and Project Support

Track project milestones, deliverables, and schedules to ensure timely and compliant submission of work products.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project documentation and deliver consistent client communication.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

5+ years of professional experience supporting environmental analysis, research, or compliance projects.

Strong analytical skills and proficiency with environmental data systems, and/or GIS platforms.

Excellent technical writing and editing skills with experience developing government deliverables or reports.

Demonstrated experience leading or facilitating meetings, workshops, or stakeholder events.

Comfortable and confident with public speaking.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a contract-driven environment.

U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Environmental Science or related field.

Experience working on federal or state environmental contracts.

Working knowledge of project management tools and compliance tracking systems.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a deadline-driven contracting environment.

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