Program Manager

About the job

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Program Manager. This position is a full-time opportunity located on-site at Tyndall Air Force Base, near Panama City, FL.

The Program Manager will provide project management support to government programs focused on Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts in Civil Engineer Robotic and Autonomous Systems Technologies (CERAST) in support of the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center. This role sits within the Defense and Material Solutions (DMS) Business Line, National Security Business Unit, Advanced Materials and Energetics (AME) Division.

The selected candidate will build, shape, and lead the CERAST Program — directing day-to-day execution while managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. Active research areas include unmanned/autonomous systems, robotics, sensor/payload integration, rapid damage assessment, cybersecurity, RF communications, and artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

As a Program Manager, the selected individual will lead a multidisciplinary research program supporting national security RDT&E objectives. Responsibilities may include:

• Lead program teams with ultimate responsibility for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and technical/contractual performance of the CERAST program
• Build upon current programs to secure new projects, guide internal investment strategy, orchestrate market engagements, and grow the program into larger markets
• Manage client expectations and leverage client relationships to develop additional business opportunities
• Work closely with engineering leads to ensure high-quality, mission-relevant deliverables and with Division Managers to drive execution and innovation
• Establish and maintain scope, budget, and schedule baselines; report performance against those baselines and manage approved changes
• Apply processes and procedures to identify, analyze, classify, prioritize, and manage program risks; formulate a risk management plan that assigns responsibility and specifies mitigation approaches and contingencies
• Establish project performance metrics that ensure successful program completion
• Prepare and deliver program reports and contract deliverables, including monthly status reports, financial expenditure reports, program management reviews, weekly leadership updates, and biweekly SITREPs
• Integrate safety policies and regulations into the project plan, including early identification and elimination of hazards, development of program safety measures, and implementation of standard workplace safety practices
• Support Battelle pipeline growth through coordination of multi-disciplinary project and proposal teams across multiple business lines and supporting teammates

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience
• Experience leading engineering and Research and Development programs
• Experience planning and tracking projects using program management software
• Experience preparing research proposals, research plans, and test plans; writing technical papers; executing RDT&E activities; and leading professional teams responsible for multiple concurrent RDT&E efforts
• Experience mitigating risks through proactive management and remediation of personnel, program, client, and security issues, including tracking trends and communicating KPIs
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Experience with unmanned systems, autonomous systems, and sensor/payload integration
• Graduate degree (PhD preferred; master's degree plus 12 years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus 16 years of experience, may be substituted) in a field of science or engineering relevant to CERAST or airbase technologies
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in RDT&E since graduation

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $90,000 – $140,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer.  We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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