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
Battelle has been providing research, development, test and evaluation services in support of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives defense for over 60 years. As part of our mission support, Battelle is working with the Capability Program Executive (CPE) Joint Project Lead (JPL) for CBRN integration. Our support will facilitate the advancement of the enterprise information management system to support nexgen CBRN threat warning and reporting, hazard prediction, and decision support capabilities for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of CBRN defense information. We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to perform the following activities in conjunction with this mission space.
Establishes, defines and coordinates development of program plan requirements and performs in-depth studies to determine optimum program plans.
Leads task/program execution, including detailed analyses and assessments of complex program data to support program execution within existing client procedures and government regulations.
Interfaces with client's senior management, responding to requests for analytical support and recommendations based on subject matter expertise.
Applies analysis tools and techniques such as modeling and simulation to define and resolve complex issues.
Prepares special reports and financial studies for management and alerts them to significant variances to plan.
Develops and conducts presentations on program execution, cost, and performance data for client and/ or Battelle senior management.
May assist in developing Battelle program documentation including briefings, draft specifications, solicitations, Statements of Work (SOW), and other project execution documentation.
Reviews and assess the work of other program analysts to ensure accuracy and compliance with government policies, regulation and procedures.
Monitors task activities and financial data.
Assists in the training and development of other Battelle and/or client staff.
Provides technical inputs for proposals.
Responsibilities
Performs highly complex assignments by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for analysis of requirements and systems performance.
Analyzes and interprets complex data. Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
Prepares and presents advanced technical reports and presentations to client, both formal and informal.
Conducts and/or leads technical projects or major tasks of technical projects.
Provides technical direction to and coordinates the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects within time and budget constraints.
Reviews projects progress and evaluates results.
Recommends modifications and corrections in technical analyses and design to ensure project completion.
Prepares technical sections of proposals. May manage proposals or major sections of large proposals.
Builds relationships with internal and external clients. Prepares and presents final reports to clients and stakeholders. Communicates with client with regard to the schedule and quality of deliverables.
Contributes to IR&D studies. Works on projects involving innovative methods or applications.
Leads IR&D tasks.
Supports business development efforts led by others and maintains business interactions with external clients.
Contributes to marketing and project development by providing technical expertise and executing responsibilities in client relations.
Investigates new project opportunities.
May assist with the coordination of and participation in Battelle-sponsored conferences.
Participates in scientific conferences, peer review panels, and increases company visibility through publications.
Trains lower-level staff to improve technical development. Coordinates and provides day-to-day work direction to lower-level staff to support overall project goals.
Key Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or technical field; eight years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
Requires experience in technical program planning and implementation, contract interpretation, budget development and administration of government programs - specifically for CBRN IS and other IEW products. Requires experience with government agencies likely to be supported.
Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of operational users, technical developers and government program managers. Must have a background which would not preclude the granting of a government issued security clearance.
Requires extensive knowledge and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), the DoD 5000 series and other applicable government regulations.
Experience in acquisition management.
Experience with agile software development programs.
Ability to coordinate with Defense Information Systems Agency representatives to maintain cloud-hosting environments.
Must have DoD Secret security clearance.
Location: Government site in Stafford, VA
Preferred Qualifications
The individual shall have over 10 years of experience understanding acquisition management and at least 5 years in agile software development programs. They must understand and be able to manage cost, schedule, and performance for software programs in support of Information Systems and other Integrated Early Warning products. Expertise in financial planning, ability to develop plans of action and milestones for programs and be able to coordinate with Defense Information Systems Agency representatives to maintain cloud-hosting environments is desirable.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
Balance 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.
Enjoy 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.
Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
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.
Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For 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.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle 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).
Battelle 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.
The 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. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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