Client Program Analyst

Battelle•TYNDALL AFB, FL

23d•$50,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a Client Program Analyst to support Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts within the Advanced Materials and Energetics group. This role will primarily support operations for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Airbase Technologies contracts located at Tyndall Air Force Base. The selected candidate will support a program manager leading a team focused on civil engineering robotic and autonomous system technologies, with active research areas including robotics and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). The ideal candidate will be well-organized, detail-oriented, and dependable, supporting project analysis and administration of client contract work. This involves planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) activities, as well as maintaining records documenting program changes.

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher in project management or a related field
2+ years of management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field, preferably in the management or analysis of technical programs
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of operational users, technical developers, and government program managers
Must be a U.S. citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DAR), and other applicable government regulations as they relate to purchasing and procurement
Experience liaising with technical staff in program planning and implementation
Proactive, self-starter who can work both independently and in a team environment
Experience with government contracts in a research and development environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Reader

Responsibilities

Assists in developing Battelle program documentation, including briefings, draft specifications, solicitations, Statements of Work (SOWs), and other project execution materials
Supports logistics and coordination for various projects, ensuring compliance with client procedures and government regulations
Participates in establishing and defining program plans, including cost and schedule requirements
Contributes to program and task-related reports, briefings, justifications, and requests
Helps plan, organize, and execute project resources, including budget management, project deliverables, and other project management activities across multiple projects
Monitors purchasing and procurement against project budgets and provides alternatives and recommendations to management as needed
Participates in quality control and quality assurance reviews of program documents prior to submission to management
Directs procurement of equipment and services needed for research projects
Supports coordination of complex activities between departments and clients, and may serve as a key interface between staff, clients, and management, including support for Battelle's portfolio of philanthropic programs