Principal Cyber Engineer, Portfolio Growth - Battelle Memorial Institute
CHANTILLY, VA
About the Job
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 with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
Battelle is hiring a Principal Cyber Engineer, Portfolio Growth to play a crucial role in growing and advancing our Cyber Business Line. The position location is at our Chantilly, VA office with flexibility to work from our Columbus, OH main offices. Periodic travel to Columbus, OH, especially during the proposals, may be necessary. This position reports to the Cyber Solutions Division Manager.
As a Principal Cyber Engineer, Portfolio Growth, you will play a crucial role in bridging technical solutions with business needs. You will be responsible for capturing and executing contracts across federal and commercial markets. This position requires strong leadership and coordination skills to manage project teams in a matrixed organization.
Responsibilities
Program Management
+ Define project/program requirements, identifying all elements of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
+ Assess the impact of scope, schedule, and budget change requests on the task and take requisite action.
+ Provide input on the required skill set mix necessary to execute major programs.
+ Prepare and deliver presentations to internal management and external customers, providing reviews and updates on technical aspects, cost, and schedule.
+ Actively manage risk using risk management fundamentals and terminology.
+ Monitor the use of Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis by managers to make responsible decisions about the performance of subcontractors, partners, and others.
+ Assess the program impacts of scope, schedule, and budget change requests and ensure that the requisite action is taken.
+ Establish program performance metrics that ensure control of program execution and adherence to the strategic business plan.
+ Proactively communicate with customers to ensure they are an integral part of the project for clarification of requirements and regular assessment of implementation progress.
+ Build client relationships to sustain and expand business opportunities; strategically identify high growth/value opportunities.
+ Manage or coordinate third-party activities, both external and internal.
Capture and Business Development
+ Demonstrated understanding of capture processes to win new business
+ Translating the technical approach into the program’s schedule and budget.
+ Ensure timely development and delivery of compliant, responsive, innovative, and integrated technical solutions and management approaches that are competitive, cost-effective, and vetted with the customer prior to RFP release.
+ Establishing review procedures to ensure that proposed technical work can be accomplished as described within proposed cost.
+ Coordinating the selection of proposal team member organizations (strategic partners, sub-contractors, universities, divisions, etc.) and the efforts of the proposal team.
Mentoring and Leadership
+ Serves as an influential coach/mentor to technical and professional staff alike
+ Contributes input to the business unit strategic planning process
+ Prepares and presents presentations to internal and customer senior leadership to provide reviews and updates on technical aspects, cost, and schedule.
+ Ensures that programs and projects conduct safety assessments. Establishes guidelines for ensuring that adequate workplace safety measures that increase staff safety and foster a healthy work environment
+ Drive development of technical capabilities, including identifying new areas to develop, areas to shape out of, and help see Battelle’s strengths and weaknesses
+ Participate in investment discussion for research, capital, and training
+ Develop and maintain relationships with key technical leaders to foster project collaboration opportunities, technical skillset development, and technical quality
Key Qualifications
+ Education & Experience
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related field to Cyber; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field
+ At least 12 years of experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in business development, program management or technical management
+ Technical Execution
+ Track record of leading the technical design and execution of reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or other CNO related projects
+ Seasoned experience in the full lifecycle of projects (requirements, design, research/engineering, test, documentation, and maintenance)
+ Ability to speak to customers at varying levels of technical knowledge to relate value propositions to their mission
+ Capture and Proposals
+ Demonstrated ability to grow the scope of programs through on-contract growth
+ Multiple examples of leading the entire technical solutioning and written volume for competitive proposals
+ Administrative
+ Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
+ Active SECRET clearance with willingness to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience acting as a dual-hatted senior engineer and program manager for Cyber projects
+ Material participation in multi-year capture efforts
+ Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
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.
+ 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.
+ Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.
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
+ Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive 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.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
Battelle is hiring a Principal Cyber Engineer, Portfolio Growth to play a crucial role in growing and advancing our Cyber Business Line. The position location is at our Chantilly, VA office with flexibility to work from our Columbus, OH main offices. Periodic travel to Columbus, OH, especially during the proposals, may be necessary. This position reports to the Cyber Solutions Division Manager.
As a Principal Cyber Engineer, Portfolio Growth, you will play a crucial role in bridging technical solutions with business needs. You will be responsible for capturing and executing contracts across federal and commercial markets. This position requires strong leadership and coordination skills to manage project teams in a matrixed organization.
Responsibilities
Program Management
+ Define project/program requirements, identifying all elements of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
+ Assess the impact of scope, schedule, and budget change requests on the task and take requisite action.
+ Provide input on the required skill set mix necessary to execute major programs.
+ Prepare and deliver presentations to internal management and external customers, providing reviews and updates on technical aspects, cost, and schedule.
+ Actively manage risk using risk management fundamentals and terminology.
+ Monitor the use of Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis by managers to make responsible decisions about the performance of subcontractors, partners, and others.
+ Assess the program impacts of scope, schedule, and budget change requests and ensure that the requisite action is taken.
+ Establish program performance metrics that ensure control of program execution and adherence to the strategic business plan.
+ Proactively communicate with customers to ensure they are an integral part of the project for clarification of requirements and regular assessment of implementation progress.
+ Build client relationships to sustain and expand business opportunities; strategically identify high growth/value opportunities.
+ Manage or coordinate third-party activities, both external and internal.
Capture and Business Development
+ Demonstrated understanding of capture processes to win new business
+ Translating the technical approach into the program’s schedule and budget.
+ Ensure timely development and delivery of compliant, responsive, innovative, and integrated technical solutions and management approaches that are competitive, cost-effective, and vetted with the customer prior to RFP release.
+ Establishing review procedures to ensure that proposed technical work can be accomplished as described within proposed cost.
+ Coordinating the selection of proposal team member organizations (strategic partners, sub-contractors, universities, divisions, etc.) and the efforts of the proposal team.
Mentoring and Leadership
+ Serves as an influential coach/mentor to technical and professional staff alike
+ Contributes input to the business unit strategic planning process
+ Prepares and presents presentations to internal and customer senior leadership to provide reviews and updates on technical aspects, cost, and schedule.
+ Ensures that programs and projects conduct safety assessments. Establishes guidelines for ensuring that adequate workplace safety measures that increase staff safety and foster a healthy work environment
+ Drive development of technical capabilities, including identifying new areas to develop, areas to shape out of, and help see Battelle’s strengths and weaknesses
+ Participate in investment discussion for research, capital, and training
+ Develop and maintain relationships with key technical leaders to foster project collaboration opportunities, technical skillset development, and technical quality
Key Qualifications
+ Education & Experience
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related field to Cyber; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field
+ At least 12 years of experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in business development, program management or technical management
+ Technical Execution
+ Track record of leading the technical design and execution of reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or other CNO related projects
+ Seasoned experience in the full lifecycle of projects (requirements, design, research/engineering, test, documentation, and maintenance)
+ Ability to speak to customers at varying levels of technical knowledge to relate value propositions to their mission
+ Capture and Proposals
+ Demonstrated ability to grow the scope of programs through on-contract growth
+ Multiple examples of leading the entire technical solutioning and written volume for competitive proposals
+ Administrative
+ Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
+ Active SECRET clearance with willingness to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience acting as a dual-hatted senior engineer and program manager for Cyber projects
+ Material participation in multi-year capture efforts
+ Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
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.
+ 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.
+ Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.
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
+ Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive 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.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
Source : Battelle Memorial Institute