Division Manager, Intelligence Operations Cyber

Battelle; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid arrangement with 60% in-office/

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Battelle in Columbus, OH seeks a Division Manager for the Intelligence Operations Cyber business division within the Mission Focused Tools line. They will lead a portfolio of programs delivering mission-focused cyber and embedded-system capabilities, and hardware exploitation to our intelligence community customers.

The team supports national security missions through reverse engineering, vulnerability research, embedded software and firmware development, and hardware-software integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree with extensive cyber engineering and PM experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
• Experience managing complex programs with multi-million dollar value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies for the division.
• Collaborate across divisions to exceed customer expectations and financial commitments.
• Lead capture efforts to win new business aligned with division strategies.
• Provide cyber enterprise support across Battelle's groups.
• Manage a division of 75+ scientists, engineers, and technical experts.
• Set staff goals, appraise performance, and manage salaries/timecards.
• Ensure high quality work, ethics, and staff development.
• Provide necessary materials, equipment, and facilities for work.

Skills

Team leadership

Cyber engineering

Program management

Business development

Strategic planning

Risk management

Customer engagement

Communication

Education

B.S. Engineering degree

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

Battelle is seeking a Division Manager for our Intelligence Operations Cyber business division with our Mission Focused Tools business line. They will lead a portfolio of programs delivering mission-focused cyber and embedded-system capabilities, and hardware exploitation to our intelligence community customers. The team supports national security missions through reverse engineering, vulnerability research, embedded software and firmware development, and hardware-software integration.

The expectations for the position are leading technical excellence and innovation, ensuring program excellence, developing strategy, managing Division operations, and capturing new business.

The position is based in Columbus, OH with occasional travel to Chantilly, VA, and client sites.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of and execution of business strategies and plans.
• Collaborate across divisions to exceed customer expectations and business line financial commitments.
• Establish and/or lead capture efforts to win new business aligned with business line and division strategies.
• Provide cyber enterprise support across Battelle's Applied Science and Technology Group.
• Manage a Division of approximately 75+ scientists, engineers, and technical experts.
• Establish staff goals and appraise performance. Administer salaries, prepare staff development plans and approve timecards. Manage work loading of the assigned staff members.
• Manage technical quality, business ethics, and staff performance to attain highest quality products and services through the selection, training, development, and motivation of staff.
• Ensure staff have necessary materials, equipment, and facilities to perform work.

Key Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering degree from an accredited institution with at least 15 years of experience and 5+ years of cyber engineering experience and 5+ years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in building and supporting a team. Proven ability to lead others in the achievement of goals and create teams driven by initiative, innovation and vision.
• Knowledge of tools and methods for project management, especially cost, schedule and scope performance. Ability to assess and take requisite action to address project risks and change requests.
• Proven experience in leading business development and marketing programs worth $10+M annually that involve coordination across organization lines and technical disciplines.
• Must be organized and detail oriented. Must be capable of ensuring that a wide range of different activities (technical, financial, business development, and administrative) are done on time and at a high quality.
• Has a working knowledge of contractual issues relative to scope, terms, and conditions of the work and corresponding subcontracts/supply chain.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A customer service focus and history of successful client interactions.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Active top-secret clearance or ability to obtain one; U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing cyber engineers and scientists supporting DoW and IC customers
• Knowledge of government and industry contract work, especially leading proposal teams
• PMP certification

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 mer i t, 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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