Bioinformatics Program Manager

Battelle • Columbus, VA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a Bioinformatics Program Manager within its Health Research and Analytics Business Line. The position may be remote, with preference for Crystal City, Virginia, or Columbus, Ohio, on a hybrid schedule. Periodic travel to Columbus and the Washington, DC area is required, and the role may require travel up to 25% of the time.

The Program Manager will lead and grow the Division’s work in Bioinformatics and related sciences, including biomedical science, computational toxicology, computational biology, and artificial intelligence. The role leads capture, award, and execution of contracts totaling $10 million or more, potentially serving as Principal Investigator or Project Manager. It also coaches and mentors team members on shaping, structural, organizational, and partnership requirements to improve their chances of winning.

The position calls for expertise in program leadership, bioinformatics with AI integration, federal business development and capture, and successful execution of a portfolio of programs. The manager will develop competitive, compliant proposals and communicate technical and scientific concepts and mission value clearly to customers and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics or a technical field, and at least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in business development, program management, or technical management; an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field is also accepted.
• Strong knowledge of health and biomedical analytics concepts, technologies, and use cases, particularly cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence for predictive and advanced analytics.
• Recognized expertise in bioinformatics program leadership, including experience integrating artificial intelligence.
• Proven track record capturing federal contract opportunities of $5 million to $10 million or more and developing teams and processes to improve capture excellence.
• Knowledge of the federal market and competitive landscape across Department of Defense and civilian health agencies.
• Demonstrated understanding of federal capture processes, including gate reviews, capture strategy, milestone planning, team management, schedule and budget management, partner identification, and risk identification and mitigation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of management.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher, preferably in bioinformatics, or similar professional experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Division’s work in bioinformatics and related sciences, including biomedical science, computational toxicology, computational biology, and artificial intelligence.
• Lead the capture, winning, and execution of contracts totaling $10 million or more, potentially serving as Principal Investigator or Project Manager.
• Coach and mentor team members on shaping, structural, organizational, and partnership requirements to improve capture effectiveness.
• Manage a portfolio of programs totaling $10 million or more in accordance with federal requirements and at exceptional levels of execution.
• Develop capture strategies and milestones; manage capture teams; keep capture efforts on schedule and within budget; identify partners and teammates; and identify and mitigate capture risks.
• Ensure proposals are delivered on time and provide compliant, responsive, innovative, integrated, competitive, and cost-effective technical solutions and management approaches.
• Communicate complex technical and scientific concepts clearly in writing and verbally.
• Explain the mission value of products and services to customers with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Work independently and in small, fast-paced teams.
• Continuously improve professional skills.

Benefits

• Flexible, compressed work schedule, with most team members receiving every other Friday off.
• Work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement; the Together with Flexibility model allows 60% in-office and 40% remote work, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits, plus optional supplemental benefits.
• Partner coverage, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with Battelle contributing 5% for most employees whether or not they contribute and matching employee contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior