CBRNE Project Manager

Battelle • ARLINGTON, VA

45d • $170,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 currently seeking a CBRNE Project Manager. This position is a full-time opportunity located in the Washington, DC Metro Area.
Battelle's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Defense business line is seeking an experienced CBRNE Project Manager to lead a team providing direct customer support at a client facility. The selected candidate will be responsible for full project lifecycle management, including project plan development and implementation, cost and schedule control, performance management, and client relationship stewardship.
This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact programs at the intersection of science, technology, and national security, working closely with government clients and cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (Master's preferred) in life science, chemistry, physics, or a mathematical discipline from an accredited institution, with at least 10 years of project management experience
• Proven experience leading technical research, business development, and marketing programs valued at $10M+ annually, requiring coordination across organizational lines and technical disciplines
• Knowledge of government and industrial contract work, including experience leading proposal teams and working with fixed price, cost-plus, and time-and-materials contract types
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Nice To Haves

• Experience establishing EVM strategies and applying EVM analysis to support timely, cost-effective program delivery
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors under Federal government prime contracts
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Familiarity with Battelle's organizational structure, including the relationships, roles, missions, and responsibilities of different business groups

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refinement of the program Work Breakdown Structure, define project requirements, and direct estimation of project costs across all elements of cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Build and sustain strong client relationships, proactively communicate progress, and identify high-growth opportunities to position Battelle for follow-on programs
• Collaborate with Business Development staff to establish proposal strategies, differentiate Battelle's offerings, and support selection of teaming partners and subcontractors
• Manage cost, schedule, and performance; implement change management and control; and apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to analyze variances and drive corrective action
• Recruit, develop, and continuously assess a high-performing project team, structuring work to leverage individual strengths toward shared goals
• Direct project risk planning, including identification, classification, prioritization, and mitigation strategy development
• Support contract negotiation activities, maintaining working knowledge of contractual issues related to scope, schedule, and subcontracts
• Support administrative tasks including preparation and delivery of project reviews and updates to internal management and external customers
• Ensure compliance with applicable government and industry regulations, quality systems, and Battelle processes and procedures

Benefits

• compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• hybrid arrangement: 60% in-office and 40% remote
• paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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