Client Program Analyst

Battelle; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule

Hybrid in-office/remote arrangement

Job summary

Battelle is seeking a Client Program Analyst to join our Panama City, FL team. The role focuses on PPBE activities for AFCEC contracts, supporting a program manager leading robotic and autonomous systems initiatives at Tyndall AFB.

You will help develop project documentation, manage budgets, schedules, and procurement, and coordinate across departments to ensure compliance with government regulations. A strong emphasis is on organization, teamwork, and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in project management or related field.
• 2+ years of management experience or equivalent in technical programs.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain/maintain Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing program documentation (briefings, SOWs, specifications).
• Support logistics and coordination for projects ensuring client procedures and regulations.
• Define program plans including cost and schedule.
• Contribute to reports, briefings, and justifications.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and procurements across multiple projects.
• Monitor procurement against budgets and offer alternatives.

Skills

Program management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Security clearance

Education

Associate's degree or higher in project management or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Reader

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 Client Program Analyst. This position is a great opportunity located in Panama City, FL.

The Advanced Materials and Energetics group is seeking a Program Analyst to support Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts. This role will primarily support operations for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Airbase Technologies contracts located at Tyndall Air Force Base. The selected candidate will support a program manager leading a team focused on civil engineering robotic and autonomous system technologies, with active research areas including robotics and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD).

We are seeking a well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and dependable professional to support project analysis and administration of client contract work. This work involves planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) activities in support of client programs, as well as maintaining records that document the decision‑making process and outcomes of program changes.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing Battelle program documentation, including briefings, draft specifications, solicitations, Statements of Work (SOWs), and other project execution materials
• Supports logistics and coordination for various projects, ensuring compliance with client procedures and government regulations
• Participates in establishing and defining program plans, including cost and schedule requirements
• Contributes to program and task‑related reports, briefings, justifications, and requests
• Helps plan, organize, and execute project resources, including budget management, project deliverables, and other project management activities across multiple projects
• Monitors purchasing and procurement against project budgets and provides alternatives and recommendations to management as needed
• Participates in quality control and quality assurance reviews of program documents prior to submission to management
• Directs procurement of equipment and services needed for research projects (see flag above regarding seniority of this duty)
• Supports coordination of complex activities between departments and clients, and may serve as a key interface between staff, clients, and management, including support for Battelle's portfolio of philanthropic programs

Key Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in project management or a related field
• 2+ years of management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field, preferably in the management or analysis of technical programs
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of operational users, technical developers, and government program managers
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DAR), and other applicable government regulations as they relate to purchasing and procurement
• Experience liaising with technical staff in program planning and implementation
• Proactive, self‑starter who can work both independently and in a team environment
• Experience with government contracts in a research and development environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Reader

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $50,000 – $70,000 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

• 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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