Senior Program Manager, Federal TSA Testing & Evaluation

Battelle; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Battelle seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead execution of the Transportation Security Administration's Acceptance Testing Support Services (ATSS) program, a hybrid role located in Crystal City, VA.

This high‑impact leadership position requires deep experience managing complex federal programs, cross‑functional teams, and delivery in regulated environments, with responsibility for program execution, staffing, quality, compliance, and customer engagement across multiple task orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, systems engineering, operations, or related field with 7+ years of Program Management experience including 10+ years specializing in Federal programs of similar size and complexity.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and ability to engage with federal clients and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution for TSA Acceptance Testing Support Services, ensuring alignment with contract scope, schedule, quality, staffing, and cost.
• Serve as the primary program-level interface with TSA stakeholders and Contracting Officers.
• Direct and manage cross-functional teams supporting testing and evaluation across multiple task orders nationwide.
• Develop and maintain program management processes for transition, monitoring, scheduling, staffing, risk, and subcontractor coordination.
• Oversee staffing plans, recruitment, retention, and training to ensure workforce readiness.
• Oversee safety and quality performance and ensure compliance with TSA, DHS, FAR, HSAR, and privacy requirements.

Skills

Program management

Federal programs

PMP certification

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, systems engineering, operations, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Battelle seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead execution of the Transportation Security Administration's Acceptance Testing Support Services (ATSS) program, a hybrid role located in Crystal City, VA.

This high‑impact leadership position requires deep experience managing complex federal programs, cross‑functional teams, and delivery in regulated environments, with responsibility for program execution, staffing, quality, compliance, and customer engagement across multiple task orders.