Job SummaryBattelle is seeking an experienced
Program Manager to lead execution of work supporting the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Open Architecture (OA) initiative, advancing a secure, interoperable, vendor-agnostic transportation security screening ecosystem. The program spans a broad, multi-year portfolio of testing, evaluation, standards, data management, and systems-integration activities executed nationwide. This is a hybrid position located in the
Washington, DC metropolitan area (National Capital Region).
This is a high-impact leadership role for a professional with deep experience managing complex Federal programs, leading multidisciplinary technical teams, and delivering high-quality performance in regulated, mission-critical environments. The successful candidate will serve as the single program-level point of contact and will be responsible for program execution, staffing, quality, compliance, customer engagement, and overall contract performance across multiple concurrent Mission Support Areas (MSAs).
Responsibilities - Serve as the single program-level point of contact and lead execution across all Open Architecture Mission Support Areas, ensuring delivery aligns with contract scope, schedule, quality, staffing, and cost expectations.
- Serve as the primary interface with TSA stakeholders - including the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Government technical leads - as well as industry, OEM, and standards-body stakeholders, while maintaining disciplined scope control and contract compliance.
- Direct and manage cross-functional matrixed teams supporting DICOS data management, detection algorithm and evaluation-framework activities, Common Workstation standardization, Threat Image Projection, image quality standards, and open architecture development on a nationwide basis.
- Develop, maintain, and execute the Program Management Plan (PMP) and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for each MSA, managing performance, risk, staffing, and subcontractor coordination against them.
- Plan and lead program kickoff meetings, quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and recurring conference calls; prepare and deliver technical progress reports, weekly IMS/POA&M updates, and the Monthly Contractor Status Report (CSR).
- Maintain the Program Deliverables List (PDL) and ensure timely, compliant submission and secure storage of all contract deliverables.
- Coordinate program logistics, Government-furnished equipment (GFE)/Government-furnished information (GFI), site access, and travel required to support test, evaluation, and integration activities.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable TSA, DHS, FAR, HSAR, security, privacy, and information-handling requirements, including Zero Trust and cybersecurity (RMF) safeguards for program data, algorithms, and systems.
- Build and sustain a strong workforce by overseeing staffing plans, recruitment, retention, and human-resource management, and ensure workforce readiness across a diverse set of technical environments.
- Oversee safety and quality performance and ensure implementation of robust quality-management approaches across laboratory, checkpoint, and field environments.
- Support program financial and contractual discipline, including invoice support, labor-category alignment, and documentation readiness, as well as internal financial forecasting and reporting.
- Coordinate closely with subcontracting partners to align scope, cost, schedule, and quality, and lead orderly program transition-in and transition-out activities.
Key Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, systems engineering, operations, program management, or a related field.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of program management experience, including at least five (5) years specializing in managing similar Federal programs of similar size and complexity.
- Familiarity with TSA, security screening technologies, and associated OA initiatives.
- Strong understanding of program controls, risk management, performance management, and contract compliance for large Federal programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with Federal clients and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to travel as required to support program needs, up to 25%.
- Sole US Citizenship with an active SECRET clearance or the eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance, and to obtain and maintain TSA Suitability.
Preferred Qualifications - Advanced degree in a relevant technical or management discipline.
- Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Direct experience with security screening open architecture concepts, including DICOS, the Open Platform Software Library (OPSL), third-party detection algorithm evaluation, Common Workstation/Common GUI, Threat Image Projection, and image quality standards (e.g., ANSI N42.45, IEEE N42.59).
- Experience with developmental test and evaluation (DT&E), systems integration, and cybersecurity/Zero Trust (NIST RMF) in mission-critical Federal environments.
- Experience working with airports and managing airport-based logistics and installations.
Compensation Data Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $154,500 - $220,200 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary LifeWe 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.
