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. We are currently seeking a Strategic Planner for contingent hire. The supported client, the Marine Corps Installation Command (MCICOM), is located in the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. Daily worksite is hybrid Battelle office and remote location depending on work requirements. Job Summary Battelle's Critical Infrastructure Business Line is currently seeking candidates qualified to serve as a Strategic Planner in support of a Department of Defense client. This full-time position will support MCICOM which is located in the Pentagon in Arlington, VA with the work to be performed on a Battelle site or remotely. MCICOM is the single authority for all Marine Corps Installations and exercises command and control of Marine Corps Regional Installation Commands, establishes policy, exercises oversight, and prioritizes resources to optimize support to the Fleet Marine Forces and tenant commands. Marine Corps Installations are the foundational platform from which the Marine Corps generates, deploys, employs, sustains, and recovers ready forces. Responsibilities * Support the development of assessments and recommendations concerning MCICOM's processes, programs, procedures, and systems to better align the command's strategic capabilities to the Marine Corps' operational requirements and priorities.
* Research, gather, and analyze information to recommend updates to existing policies and procedures, and solutions to improve strategic and operational planning. * Make recommendations concerning MCICOM's processes, programs, procedures, and systems to better align the command's strategic capabilities to the Marine Corps' operational requirements and priorities.
* Prepare reports on strategy ideas and presents research findings to senior management. * Align processes, resources planning and department goals with overall strategy and provides support an insight into significant organizational changes. * Travel to client conferences, planning events, or other meetings may be required up to 10% of working hours.
Key Qualifications * A bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field, to include elements of military installation management, disaster preparedness, emergency management, continuity planning, or operations. * Possess experience supporting the development of military or other Federal Government plans, processes, procedures, and policy in support of enterprise-level basing programs/initiatives such as the Strategic Basing Program, Joint Basing, BRAC, Force Design, and other special project capacity analyses.
* Possess experience writing, reviewing, and staffing military Planning Orders (PLANORDs), Operations Orders (OPORDs), and Letters of Instruction (LOIs) to achieve organizational goals and implement planning guidance. * Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with customer interaction and presentation capabilities.
* Proficient knowledge and experience required of Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint), Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. * Must exemplify a dedication to achieving the mission of the customer as well as high standards of quality and excellence in performing individual duties.
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
* Must be able to work independently, unsupervised, or when part of a group.
Preferred Qualifications * Be familiar with the Defense Program Review Initiative (DPRI) and associated programs.
* Experience providing support to the development and execution of risk management programs. * Experience providing support to the development and execution of change management programs. * Experience supporting conference planning and meeting support to include pre-event planning, on-site coordination, and post-event activities for designated government, and inter-agency conferences, symposia, and workshops.
Security Qualifications * U.S. Citizenship is required.
* Must possess an active Secret security clearance current within five years.
* Must maintain the security clearance for the duration of the period of performance.
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