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Battelle's Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is currently seeking a Logistics Manager to support our government customer in Portsmouth, VA (partial remote available). This Public Health (PH) program enables our government customer to maximize readiness through force health protection (FHP) strategies and solutions for current and potential Public Health (PH) threats. The core scientific and technical capabilities and product lines in this program are to conduct Health Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Analysis; Disease and Injury Prevention; and PH Consultation and Support for the benefit of active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. Battelle shall enable these capabilities and product lines by providing Scientific and Technical Information (STI) deliverables, by performing Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), and other Research and Development (R&D) related analytical services.

Job Summary

Provides oversight of the FDPMU equipment sets, self-sustainment supplies, and serve as the main coordinating point of contact for the organic FDPMU “logistics component”, the combatant commands, medical planners, and the expeditionary medical support command. Responsible for precise planning, exercising, and organizing of personnel and equipment to ensure FDPMU missions are safe, effective, and successful.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the equipment, weight and cube configurations are designed to be transported by land, air, and sea on short notice.
• Plans and establishes logistics policies and procedures; exercises staff supervision over FDPMU logistics components.
• Incorporates lessons learned and after-action reports to assist in making changes to equipment sets based on real world experience.
• Analyzes logistics requirements and estimates capabilities of organization to accomplish assigned missions.
• Evaluates logistics programs, establishes responsibilities, and estimates trends, project requirements and capabilities of activities, such as supply, maintenance, transportation, and procurement.
• Plans, develops, and directs logistics operations to ensure integration of functions of supply, transportation, and maintenance.
• Identifies ways to increase the ability of the FDPMU to operate independently and provide for increased self-sustainment.
• Develops scenarios for operational readiness exercises to evaluate effectiveness of logistics support programs.
• Directs or assists in the direction of activities concerned with the preparation, review, and implementation of logistic plans.
• Continuously reviews equipment sets to ensure the most current technology is obtained to ensure the best capabilities are available to support the mission.
• Plans, coordinates, executes and/or supervises the execution of all logistics functions, and the six functional areas of combat service support (CSS): supply, maintenance, transportation, general engineering, health services, and services.
• Reviews logistics requirements for specific objectives and priorities of command mission

Key Qualifications

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• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or data analytics preferred or 6+ years of military logistics experience operating in a DON (preferred) or DOD environment.
• Experience with logistics across multiple platforms (air, land, and sea).
• Experience developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPs).
• Experience working in joint environments and with multiple services, commands, and/or agencies simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the in-theater requirements and operations of expeditionary units.
• Experience in planning, operations, and medical intelligence (POMI).
• Experience coordinating the logistics and partnerships necessary to support military exercises and operations.

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.

• 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.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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:

• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities
• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

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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