Program Manager, Secure Architecture Advisory Services (SA&AS)

Responsibilities Ability to engage and build relationships with clients to collect, understand, and define their requirements, analyze and translate those requirements into project plans and milestones, and create realistic resource-loaded schedules to manage and report progressLead execution across a portfolio of advisory and SME-based contracts, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, cost, and mission outcomesServe as the primary customer interface and trusted advisor, shaping mission needs and influencing future workTranslate loosely defined customer problems into baselined scope, deliverables, and execution plansOrchestrate a distributed, matrixed workforce of subject matter experts across multiple concurrent effortsBuild and maintain a responsive SME network to align expertise with emerging customer needsManaging the planning, organizing, and delivery of tasks and projects, overseeing independent analysis and establishing the quality of client deliverablesOwn program financial performanceLead proposal development and pipeline conversion from opportunity shaping through program close out, the full lifecycle.Align proposals with portfolio strategy, pricing, and resource availabilityServe as single-threaded PM lead for programmatic content in proposalsPartner with finance, contracts, and operations teams to manage forecasting, reporting, and variance resolutionImplement program business rhythm, including staff meetings, reviews, and reporting cyclesEnsure high-quality delivery in environments where success is measured by mission impact rather than traditional deliverablesEnsure delivery of mission impact where outcomes may not follow traditional deliverable structuresManage client expectations and leverages client relationships to develop additional business opportunities.Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.Key Qualifications You know how to motivate staff and teammates, are driven, and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves. (5-7) years of demonstrated project/program management experience, including experience with government contracts.Demonstrated experience with proposal management and leading and winning proposals within the cyber domainDemonstrated ability communicating at all levels; executive management, teaming partners, and customersFamiliar with CRM systems (preferred Microsoft Dynamics) and proposal tools, including AI for proposals.Experience managing a dispersed workforce across various functions in support of large-scale client effortsStrong communication skills across executive stakeholders, technical teams, and customersWillingness to travel to regional office sites, conferences, and partner locations across the United StatesUS Citizenship with a Top Secret clearance & full-scope polygraphPreferred Qualifications Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, Physical Sciences, Business, or equivalentExperience supporting research, development, and production of secure state-of-the-art technical capabilitiesShipley Certification or equivalent certificationProject/Program/Portfolio Management Professional certification(s)Experience supporting advanced R&D, cybersecurity, or national security programsBackground in technical/management consulting or advisory services deliveryBenefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. 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. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

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