EODUST Program Manager - Unmanned Systems & RDT&E Lead

Battelle; Florida; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible compressed work schedule

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle is seeking an EODUST Program Manager in New York to lead project teams within our Defense and Material Solutions unit. This role involves project management support for government programs focused on advanced EOD technologies, collaborating with technical teams, and driving execution for customer needs. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree along with 7 years of relevant experience, including unmanned systems. The position offers enhanced work flexibility, including hybrid arrangements and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Specific experience related to unmanned systems and Air Force Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience in preparing research proposals and leading RDT&E activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead program teams responsible for cost, schedule, quality, and performance.
• Manage client expectations to develop additional business opportunities.
• Establish project metrics for successful project completion.

Skills

Project Management

client relationship development

Risk Management

Unmanned Systems

Autonomous Systems

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Program Management software

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 seeking an Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Unmanned Systems Technologies (EODUST) Program Manager in our Defense and Material Solutions (DMS) Business Line within our National Security Business Unit. This position supports the Advanced Materials and Energetics (AME) Division. As a Program Manager, you will live our core values – Unity, Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Appreciation.

The Program Manager will provide project management support to government programs focused on Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts in EODUST technologies in support of the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center. This position is located on-site at Tyndall Air Force Base, near Panama City, FL. The successful candidate will also support Battelle pipeline growth, requiring coordination of multi-disciplinary project and proposal teams, multiple business lines, and supporting teammates.

This position includes building, shaping, and leading the EODUST Program in response to business and customer needs. The PM will direct day-to-day execution of program activities, while managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of the contract. The PM will build upon current programs to secure new projects, provide input to guide internal investment, orchestrate market engagements, and build the program infrastructure to grow into larger markets. You’ll work closely with engineering leads to ensure high-quality, mission-relevant deliverables, and Division Managers to drive execution and innovation.

Active areas of research include, but are not limited to:

• Unmanned Systems 2) Autonomous Systems 3) Sensor/Payload Integration 4) Robotics Appliques 5) Multi-Vehicle Interactions 6) Heavy Equipment Operations 7) Logistics and Materiel Handling 8) Firefighting 9) Rapid Damage Assessment 10) Operations in Hazardous Environments (including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) 11) Cyber Security 12) Radio Frequency Communications 13) Artificial Intelligence Software 14) Force Protection and Security 15) Air Force Civil Engineering Operations
  
  

Responsibilities

• Leads the program teams with ultimate responsibility for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and technical/contractual performance of the EODUST program.
• Manages client expectations and leverages client relationships to develop additional business opportunities.
• Establishes project performance metrics that ensure successful completion of the project Leads project risk planning.
• Applies processes and procedures to identify, analyze, classify, prioritize and manage program risks to formulate a risk management plan that assigns responsibility, determines approaches and specifies mitigation approaches and contingencies in the risk management process
• Integrates safety policies and regulations into the project plan. Assists in the process of early identification, analysis, reduction or elimination of hazards.
• Manages development of program safety measures and implementation of standard workplace safety practices, to mitigate injuries and foster a healthy work environment for staff
• Ensures that the project is maintained within the scope, budget and schedule of the baseline agreement and changes the baseline when appropriate client directed changes are approved
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at minimum 7 years of relevant work experience
• Specific experience related to unmanned systems, autonomous systems, sensor/payload integration, and Air Force Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience in preparing research proposals, research plans and test plans, writing technical papers, executing RDT&E activities, and leading a professional team with responsibility for executing multiple RDT&E activities.
• Experience mitigating risks through proactive management and remediation of personnel, program, client, and security issues, tracking trends and communicating KPIs.
• Experience planning and tracking projects using Program Management software.
• PMP Certification highly desired.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a PhD (or equivalent [bachelor’s degree plus 16 years’ work experience, or a master’s degree plus 12 years’ work experience may be substituted for a Doctorate's Degree]) in a field of science or engineering relevant to EODUST or airbase technologies.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in RDT&E since graduation.
  
  

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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