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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.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\nJob Summary\nWe 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.\nThe 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.\nThis 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.\nActive areas of research include, but are not limited to:\n1) 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\nResponsibilities\nLeads the program teams with ultimate responsibility for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and technical/contractual performance of the EODUST program. \nManages client expectations and leverages client relationships to develop additional business opportunities.\nEstablishes project performance metrics that ensure successful completion of the project Leads project risk planning. \nApplies 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\nIntegrates safety policies and regulations into the project plan. Assists in the process of early identification, analysis, reduction or elimination of hazards.\nManages development of program safety measures and implementation of standard workplace safety practices, to mitigate injuries and foster a healthy work environment for staff\nEnsures 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\nKey Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree and at minimum 7 years of relevant work experience\nSpecific experience related to unmanned systems, autonomous systems, sensor/payload integration, and Air Force Civil Engineering is required.\nExperience 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.\nExperience mitigating risks through proactive management and remediation of personnel, program, client, and security issues, tracking trends and communicating KPIs. \nExperience planning and tracking projects using Program Management software.\nPMP Certification highly desired.\nCandidate must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. \nPreferred Qualifications\nGraduate 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.\nMinimum of 15 years of experience in RDT&E since graduation.\nBenefits: Live an Extraordinary Life\nWe care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.\nBalance 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.\nEnjoy 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.\nTake time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.\nPrioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.\nBetter together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.\n 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. \nAdvance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.\nA Work Environment Where You Succeed\nFor 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.\nYou will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:\nApply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects \nReceive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery\nPartner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment\nNurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders\nGive back to and improve our communities\nVaccinations & Safety Protocols\nBattelle 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).\nBattelle 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.\nThe 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. 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