Deputy Program, Emerging Technology

Battelle; Beavercreek (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible compressed work schedule

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Battelle is seeking a Proposal Manager in Beavercreek, Ohio, to lead proposal development and ensure compliance with strategic objectives. The role requires inherent project management skills, experience in government contracts, and strategic thought.

Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and have significant experience managing proposals within the cyber domain. Excellent communication skills and familiarity with CRM systems are essential for success in this role.

The role offers flexibility with a hybrid work schedule and various benefits, including tuition assistance and a strong 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years overall experience required with considerations for advanced degrees.
• 5-7 years of project/program management experience, including with government contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to executive level management and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage proposal development ensuring strategic alignment.
• Organize proposal workshops and reviews.
• Develop new proposal templates and materials.

Skills

Proposal management

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Familiarity with CRM systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage proposal development, ensuring strategic alignment with the division, business line and unit objectives as well as compliance and quality.
• Leverage understanding across hardware, software, systems, R&D, and manufacturing to meet customer and corporate requirements and strategic initiatives
• Organize and facilitate proposal workshops, gate reviews, and color team reviews.
• Collect and curate old proposals and other relevant materials from Technical PMs to build a comprehensive repository of source material for future use.
• Maintain CRM hygiene.
• Provide updates on current proposal efforts on a reoccurring basis across business line.
• Own the proposal process for the Emerging Technology portfolio, develop new proposal templates, documents, and training as the process evolves
• Develop and refresh cyber marketing materials, including videos, pamphlets, graphics, and posters for use internally and externally.
• Serve as the focal point for generative AI in the proposal process and find new, novel ways to integrate AI initiatives into the Cyber proposals.
• Collaborate across internal organizations with multi-disciplined engineering teams to develop winning proposals
• Interface with team leads and senior government personnel
• Understand customer needs, identify and build critical relationships, and prospect for new and unpublished opportunities.
• Support the National Security business unit and AMS business line planning processes

Key Qualifications

You know how to motivate staff and teammates, are driven, and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves. You thrive in a fast-paced, cross-discipline, collaborative environment. You are strategic, adaptable, and flexible. You meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study with (8-10) years overall experience with considerations for advanced degrees.
• (5-7) years of project/program management experience, including experience with government contracts.
• Proven winning experience with proposal management and leading proposals within the cyber domain
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to executive level management, teaming partners, and customers
• Familiarity with CRM systems (preferred Microsoft Dynamics) and proposal tools, including AI for proposals.
• Willingness to travel to regional office sites, conferences, and partner locations across the United States
• US Citizenship with a Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, Physical Sciences, Business, Analytics or equivalent
• Experience supporting government laboratories
• Shipley Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience within a large PMO

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.