Senior Program Manager, RF Portfolio

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's Ravenstar portfolio delivers advanced Radio Frequency (RF), Electronic Warfare (EW), and communications systems for U.S. Government and select commercial customers. Ravenstar work spans the full system lifecycle-from early concept development and capture through detailed design, integration, test, and transition to operations-bringing together RF design engineers, systems engineers, and test engineers to deliver mission-relevant capabilities in complex operational environments.

The Senior Program Manager, RF Portfolio provides senior, experienced leadership for a portfolio of highly complex RF, EW, and communications programs with significant technical, financial, and strategic impact to Battelle. This role is accountable for end-to-end program and portfolio execution, client engagement, capture and business development leadership, and alignment of technical execution with Battelle's strategic growth objectives.

The position places a strong emphasis on capture leadership-shaping opportunities, influencing customer requirements, building teaming strategies, and positioning Battelle to win new and follow-on work-while ensuring disciplined execution of active programs across cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and management for a portfolio of complex, multi-year RF, EW, and communications programs within the Ravenstar portfolio.

Establish and oversee integrated program management processes that align cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance across multiple projects and teams.

Lead development and execution of portfolio plans, including strategic roadmaps, staffing strategies, and performance metrics aligned to Battelle and business unit objectives.

Ensure programs are executed in compliance with Battelle policies, quality systems, safety requirements, and applicable government and industry regulations.

Lead and support capture activities for new and follow-on federal programs, including opportunity shaping, customer engagement, and win strategy development.

Build and sustain trusted relationships with government customers, influencing future program direction and aligning Battelle capabilities to emerging needs.

Develop and execute capture plans, including competitive assessments, teaming strategies, and solution positioning.

Play a key leadership role in proposal development, ensuring proposed technical and management approaches are executable, competitive, and aligned with customer priorities.

Identify opportunities to expand Ravenstar capabilities into adjacent missions or commercial markets where appropriate.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field with 12+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated experience leading large, complex federal programs or portfolios with significant technical and programmatic risk.

Strong background supporting or managing RF, EW, communications, or complex technical system development programs.

Proven experience in capture leadership, proposal development, and customer engagement for federal programs.

Ability to lead cross-functional, geographically distributed teams within a matrix organization.

Strong financial, contractual, and risk management acumen.

U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP certification or equivalent program management credential.

Experience managing portfolios that include both federal and commercial customers.

Familiarity with RF system development, integration, and test environments, including laboratory and field test activities.

Experience building and managing strategic teaming relationships with industry partners, subcontractors, and academic institutions.

Existing relationships with DoD, IC, or other federal sponsors relevant to RF, EW, or communications missions.

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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