Defense Materials and Sustainment Consultant

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. 

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a talented Defense Materials and Sustainment Consultant with experience supporting the Department of Defense or the defense industrial base. This position will ideally work out of our Columbia, MD office. We are open to hybrid or remote for the right candidate. This position will work on a variety of projects providing engineering and programmatic support to our DoD clients in the forms of technical analysis, policy and guidance development, and project management. Our DoD clients oversee policy and technology programs related to weapon system sustainment, corrosion prevention and control, and safer alternative materials and processes. We are a leading specialty consulting firm providing a range of professional services involving corrosion, environmental, life safety, fire protection, industrial safety, process safety, risk-informed engineering, business continuity, security, emergency planning and emergency response on government, commercial, residential, healthcare, institutional and industrial projects for clients worldwide. 

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional client service by independently managing tasks and collaboratively contributing to team efforts to address the complex material and process needs of Department of Defense (DoD) clients.
• Analyze and execute diverse instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form to ensure alignment with client objectives and organizational goals.
• Review and interpret a wide range of technical documentation, including procedures, specifications, policies, and guidebooks, ensuring thorough understanding and compliance with applicable standards.
• Review and interpret a wide range of laws and regulations pertaining to materials and processes used in the defense industry, including at the local, State, Federal, and international levels.
• Assess environmental, safety, and health risks posed by chemical compositions and make recommendations to manage those risks, including through candidate alternative materials and processes.
• Synthesize and present complex information by consolidating data into clear, concise reports, presentations, briefings, and spreadsheets tailored to support informed decision-making and actionable recommendations for clients.
• Develop creative solutions to practical problems in dynamic environments with limited standardization, leveraging critical thinking and adaptability to address unique challenges.
• Travel locally 1-2 times per month and overnight trips 2-4 times per year, with additional travel for personnel located outside the greater DC metro area.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance service delivery and provide value-added solutions to clients in alignment with DoD objectives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 2-20+ years of experience to include relevant experience with government organizations or the defense industrial base.
• Interest in improved sustainment technology, corrosion prevention and control practices, or safer alternative materials.
• Knowledge of defense acquisition, production, and/or maintenance processes.
• Excellent writi