Deputy Director, Human Performance Programs

Battelle; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed schedule

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Battelle is seeking a Deputy Program Director for Human Performance Optimization (HPO) within our Health Business to lead the execution of large-scale, globally distributed military support programs focused on enhancing the readiness and resilience of U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF).

This role drives strategic initiatives that optimize physical, psychological, social, and cognitive performance across high-functioning teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• PMP or PgMP certification.
• 10+ years of senior program leadership experience overseeing distributed healthcare or human performance programs, including CONUS and OCONUS operations.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert in human performance optimization and military health.
• Deliver executive-level briefings to senior military leadership and Battelle executives, translating program metrics, trends, and challenges into actionable insights.
• Coordinate logistics and surge operations, ensuring rapid response capabilities and continuity of care during high-demand or emergent scenarios.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement, integrating evidence-based practices, emerging technologies, and performance analytics to optimize outcomes.
• Promote a culture of resilience and readiness, ensuring all program activities support the holistic well-being and operational effectiveness of high-performance personnel and their families.
• Facilitate collaboration across commands, installations, and service branches, optimizing service delivery and ensuring alignment with DoD-wide human performance initiatives.
• Model a culture of safety and risk management across all domains, particularly in behavioral health and data privacy.
• Direct resource management and staffing operations, ensuring budget adherence, recruitment timelines, and retention benchmarks are consistently met.

Skills

Executive briefing

Leadership

Strategic coordination

Travel up to 50%

Education

Master's degree or higher in Human Performance, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field

Job description

Battelle is seeking a Deputy Program Director for Human Performance Optimization (HPO) within our Health Business to lead the execution of large-scale, globally distributed military support programs focused on enhancing the readiness and resilience of U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF).

This role drives strategic initiatives that optimize physical, psychological, social, and cognitive performance across high-functioning teams.