CBRNE Project Manager

Battelle; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule with every‑fr

Hybrid work model (60% in-office, 40%

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle in the Washington DC Metro Area seeks a CBRNE Project Manager to lead high-impact programs at the intersection of science and national security. You will manage full lifecycle projects, develop plans, control cost and schedule, and steward client relationships within government settings.

The role requires a strong track record in project management, earned value management, and cross-functional leadership, with TS/SCI clearance; a bachelor's or master's in a life science or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in life science, chemistry, physics, or a mathematical discipline.
• At least 10 years of project management experience.
• Experience leading proposal teams and working with fixed price, cost-plus, and T&M contracts.
• U.S. citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refinement of the program Work Breakdown Structure and cost/schedule estimation.
• Build and sustain client relationships and communicate progress.
• Collaborate with Business Development on proposals and teaming strategies.
• Manage cost, schedule, performance; apply EVM and corrective actions.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing project team.
• Support contract negotiations and administrative project reviews.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Earned Value Management

Communication skills

Government contracting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in life science/chemistry/physics/maths

Job description

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 CBRNE Project Manager. This position is a full-time opportunity located in the Washington, DC Metro Area. Battelle's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Defense business line is seeking an experienced CBRNE Project Manager to lead a team providing direct customer support at a client facility. The selected candidate will be responsible for full project lifecycle management, including project plan development and implementation, cost and schedule control, performance management, and client relationship stewardship.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact programs at the intersection of science, technology, and national security, working closely with government clients and cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical results.

Responsibilities

As a CBRNE Project Manager, the selected individual will lead complex, high-value programs in direct support of government clients. Responsibilities may include:

• Lead development and refinement of the program Work Breakdown Structure, define project requirements, and direct estimation of project costs across all elements of cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Build and sustain strong client relationships, proactively communicate progress, and identify high-growth opportunities to position Battelle for follow-on programs
• Collaborate with Business Development staff to establish proposal strategies, differentiate Battelle's offerings, and support selection of teaming partners and subcontractors
• Manage cost, schedule, and performance; implement change management and control; and apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to analyze variances and drive corrective action
• Recruit, develop, and continuously assess a high-performing project team, structuring work to leverage individual strengths toward shared goals
• Direct project risk planning, including identification, classification, prioritization, and mitigation strategy development
• Support contract negotiation activities, maintaining working knowledge of contractual issues related to scope, schedule, and subcontracts
• Support administrative tasks including preparation and delivery of project reviews and updates to internal management and external customers
• Ensure compliance with applicable government and industry regulations, quality systems, and Battelle processes and procedures

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (Master's preferred) in life science, chemistry, physics, or a mathematical discipline from an accredited institution, with at least 10 years of project management experience
• Proven experience leading technical research, business development, and marketing programs valued at $10M+ annually, requiring coordination across organizational lines and technical disciplines
• Knowledge of government and industrial contract work, including experience leading proposal teams and working with fixed price, cost-plus, and time-and-materials contract types
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing EVM strategies and applying EVM analysis to support timely, cost-effective program delivery
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors under Federal government prime contracts
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationFamiliarity with Battelle's organizational structure, including the relationships, roles, missions, and responsibilities of different business groups

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $170,000- $225,000 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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