STEM Specialist

MDW is seeking candidates to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) as a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Specialist in Huntsville, AL.

The STEM Specialist shall support tasks such as:

• Coordinating and scheduling of on-site and off-site classes with the MDA STEM Coordinator
• Provide research, analysis, planning and program/project support
• Coordinate and attend meetings and conferences
• Development and executing STEM curriculum for elementary, middle and high school students
• Facilitating overviews of various MDA technologies
• Providing tours
• Teach inquiry-based lessons for elementary students
• Support out of school and afterschool STEM programs sponsored by MDA
• Management of materials and resources associated with the MDA Newsletter & Online Portal/Webpage
• Collecting and assessing metrics
• Communicate with MDA's STEM Coordinator and other MDA personnel to obtain information about missile defense technologies necessary to execute/teach the curriculum

Required Skills/Experience:

• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite
• Excellent Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• The ability to work in a Team environment
• Must be able to physically lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to travel as needed; estimated to be less than 20% of time

Desired Experience Requirements:

• STEM related curriculum design experience
• Must Work independently and conduct strategic high-level coordination activities
• Must be a self-starter able to support multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Expert knowledge of MS Office

Education Requirement/Required Years of Experience:

• B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field of study or a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Eligibility for higher labor categories is based on additional years of experience.

Clearance Requirement(s):

• Candidates for this position must be eligible to obtain/maintain a U.S. DoD Secret level security clearance; Candidates with an active Secret clearance preferred.

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Accounting and Audit Readiness
• Financial Systems Support & Integration
• Human Resources Management

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.