Open Architecture Program Lead

Battelle; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 154,500 - 220,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible scheduling

401(k) retirement savings with match

Tuition assistance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Battelle is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead execution of work supporting the TSA Open Architecture initiative, advancing a secure, interoperable transportation security screening ecosystem. The program spans a broad, multi-year portfolio executed nationwide and is a hybrid position located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (National Capital Region).

This high-impact leadership role requires deep experience managing complex Federal programs, directing multidisciplinary teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, systems engineering, operations, program management, or a related field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of program management experience, including at least five (5) years specializing in managing similar Federal programs of similar size and complexity.
• Familiarity with TSA, security screening technologies, and associated OA initiatives.
• Strong understanding of program controls, risk management, performance management, and contract compliance for large Federal programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with Federal clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as required to support program needs, up to 25%.
• Sole US Citizenship with an active SECRET clearance or the eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance, and to obtain and maintain TSA Suitability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single program-level point of contact and lead execution across all Open Architecture Mission Support Areas, ensuring delivery aligns with contract scope, schedule, quality, staffing, and cost expectations.
• Serve as the primary interface with TSA stakeholders – including the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Government technical leads – as well as industry, OEM, and standards-body stakeholders, while maintaining disciplined scope control and contract compliance.
• Direct and manage cross-functional matrixed teams supporting DICOS data management, detection algorithm and evaluation-framework activities, Common Workstation standardization, Threat Image Projection, image quality standards, and open architecture development on a nationwide basis.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Program Management Plan (PMP) and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for each MSA, managing performance, risk, staffing, and subcontractor coordination against them.
• Plan and lead program kickoff meetings, quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and recurring conference calls; prepare and deliver technical progress reports, weekly IMS/POA&M updates, and the Monthly Contractor Status Report (CSR).
• Maintain the Program Deliverables List (PDL) and ensure timely, compliant submission and secure storage of all contract deliverables.
• Coordinate program logistics, Government-furnished equipment (GFE)/Government-furnished information (GFI), site access, and travel required to support test, evaluation, and integration activities.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable TSA, DHS, FAR, HSAR, security, privacy, and information-handling requirements, including Zero Trust and cybersecurity (RMF) safeguards for program data, algorithms, and systems.
• Build and sustain a strong workforce by overseeing staffing plans, recruitment, retention, and human-resource management, and ensure workforce readiness across a diverse set of technical environments.
• Oversee safety and quality performance and ensure implementation of robust quality-management approaches across laboratory, checkpoint, and field environments.
• Support program financial and contractual discipline, including invoice support, labor-category alignment, and documentation readiness, as well as internal financial forecasting and reporting.
• Coordinate closely with subcontracting partners to align scope, cost, schedule, and quality, and lead orderly program transition-in and transition-out activities.

Skills

Program management

Federal clients

Risk management

Communication

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Battelle is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead execution of work supporting the TSA Open Architecture initiative, advancing a secure, interoperable transportation security screening ecosystem. The program spans a broad, multi-year portfolio executed nationwide and is a hybrid position located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (National Capital Region).

This high-impact leadership role requires deep experience managing complex Federal programs, directing multidisciplinary teams,