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 US Army G8 - Capability Development (CD) Directorate - to develop resourcing, equipping, and the modernization of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense capabilities. Our support will facilitate the advancement of the CBRND systems to support next generation CBRN, sensing, threat warning, reporting and hazard prediction, protection, and mitigation.
Coordinates across integrated Layered Protection portfolios to align requirements, resources, acquisition activities, and senior leader engagement across the Services. Integrates program updates, emerging issues, and operational requirements to maintain a common operating picture for Executive Agent management.
Synchronize CBRN modernization with broader Joint and Service initiatives, ensuring defense systems remain effective against evolving global threats.
Responsibilities
Serves as a Synchronization Officer (SSO) within the Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) Branch, Formation-Based Layered Protection (FBLP) Warfighting Division, Capability Directorate, HQDA G-8. Supports the Army's responsibilities as Executive Agent for the defense-wide Chemical and Biological Defense Program by synchronizing activities across the Military Services, Joint Staff, and interagency stakeholders.
Facilitates coordination among the Services, Joint partners, and program offices to support emerging requirements, contingency operations, and senior leader decision making. Develops and communicates the Executive Agent narrative on portfolio status, resourcing, and emerging issues to support senior leader awareness and enterprise synchronization.
In coordination with the Service representatives, coordinate, assess, and analyze CBRN defense doctrinal, operational, tactical, and training requirements (Doctrine, Organizational, Training, material, Leadership. Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTmLPF-P) analysis.
In accordance with DoW and HQDA guidance and in coordination with Service representatives and stakeholders, conduct reviews and assessments of business management and governance policy, guidance and agreements for the oversight, management, and execution of EA responsibilities and the CBDP enterprise; identify gaps, efficiencies, and improvements; initiate revisions and/or development of policy, guidance and agreements.
Develop White Papers for CBRND requirements, initiatives, and challenges.
Monitor and respond to classified and unclassified tasks from HQDA and DoW, ensuring CBRN-related queries are answered with technical accuracy.
Key Qualifications
A BS or prior military experience.
Five years of experience in CBRN defense.
CBRND Technical Literacy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel.
Active Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master's degree in business administration, Finance, or a STEM field.
Five-ten years' experience in CWMD or CBRN defense
Hold or obtain DAWIA certification in Program Management.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
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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