Program Manager - Transportation Security

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 - Transportation Security. This is a hybrid position located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Battelle's Infrastructure Safety & Security Division provides research development test and evaluation services to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL). The Program Manager leads and ensures the successful delivery of research, development, test, and evaluation support services to the TSL customer through effective financial, schedule and technical performance management of multiple, simultaneous task orders and 20+ professional staff including subcontractors. The Program Manager also leads related business development activities such as opportunity forecasting, capture, and proposal management.

Responsibilities

• Plan resource requirements necessary to satisfy contract requirements and work with procurement and recruitment support specialists to satisfy staffing and material needs.
• Plan and manage financial performance of projects with assistance from finance and procurement specialists.
• Assign staff to projects based on skills, experience and education needed to fulfill contract labor category qualifications and security credentials (i.e. Secret clearance).
• Coordinate with facility safety officer (FSO) for security clearances and/or DHS suitability, as needed for staff members and purchased labor resources.
• Assess workplace safety with staff and environmental safety and health (ES&H) representatives to establish formal hazard analysis procedures and training, report near misses and accidents, and/or record management safety observations (MSOs).
• Review quality assurance (QA) procedures with assigned staff to ensure understanding and compliance, and work with QA representatives to plan training and make updates or revisions to established procedures.
• Communicate regularly with customers, subcontractors and stakeholders to discuss plans, report status, and request assistance as needed to achieve program objectives and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage staff and financial resources continuously to meet or exceed targets and expectations, and report at least monthly on financial, schedule, and technical status of projects to internal management and external customer representatives.
• Develop risk assessment and mitigation plans for projects and continuously monitor status and need to revise/update plans, including requests for At-Risk activity approval.
• Lead staff in capture of intellectual property on Internal Research & Development (IR&D) projects and contracts that contain appropriate FAR clauses.
• Meet with staff periodically to develop and establish goals, review progress, provide performance feedback, and provide opportunities to obtain skills and experience needed for career growth, and coordinate with human resources as needed.
• Proactively lead and manage new and follow-on contract opportunities with assistance from business development representatives, acting as capture and/or proposal manager when appropriate, to develop technical solution and pricing analysis with assistance from a pricing specialist.
• Promote and display behavior consistent with company culture and Mission First principles.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in business, technical or engineering.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated and self-starter with a strong desire to learn.
• Sole US Citizenship with eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance and to obtain TSA Suitability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business, technical, or engineering field with ten (10) years of program management experience, of which five (5) years shall be managing complex scientific, engineering, transportation, or related activities; or master's degree in a business, technical, or engineering field with five (5) years of program management experience, of which two (2) years shall be managing complex scientific, engineering, transportation, or related activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of national security systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Prior experience with TSA or DHS, particularly associated with Transportation Security Equipment (TSE).

Compensation Data

• Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $139,000 to $198,000 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.

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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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