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Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC · 2 months ago

Deputy Director, Infrastructure Operations (#1883)

Fort Detrick, MD, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$172K/yr - $284K/yr

12+ years exp

Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC is dedicated to defending the nation against biological threats. The Deputy Director of Infrastructure Operations will assist the IO Director in managing the Infrastructure Operations Directorate, overseeing personnel, and ensuring efficient facility management and support operations.

BiotechnologyNon Profit

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supports the Director of Infrastructure Operations in providing leadership and management across the directorate to ensure efficient and effective facility management and support operations

Conducts thorough analysis of cost and schedule variances, as well as fluctuations in program scope, funding, requirements, and priorities, ensuring that impacts are identified and appropriately addressed

Oversees the development, direction, and evaluation of Infrastructure Operations managers to ensure the efficient and effective performance of their respective functions

Designs and implements professional development programs for Infrastructure Operations managers to enhance their skills and capabilities

Serves as the primary liaison between Infrastructure Operations and the science directorates, ensuring seamless delivery of infrastructure and services

Manages facility and equipment life cycle requirements to optimize operational efficiency and sustainability

Oversees engineering change control, systems engineering, and configuration management of structures, systems, and components to maintain operational integrity

Ensures accurate and up-to-date documentation of the building’s as-built conditions is maintained

Effectively manages internal and external audits and inspections, collaborates with line management to develop corrective actions, monitors implementation to ensure timely closure, and establishes preventive measures to avoid recurrence

Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Infrastructure Operations (excluding personnel actions) during their absence

Must be a team player, communicate clearly, be open to hearing ideas and suggestions from others, diffuse situations, and exercise empathy and patience with colleagues

Must have the ability to multi-task, maintain composure under pressure, and utilize effective time management skills to prioritize tasks

Must be a self-starter driven by an eagerness to succeed, maintain flexibility, adapt to change in a productive and positive manner, learn new concepts, and utilize critical thinking to resolve complex problems

Maintains appropriate records

Performs other duties as assigned/authorized

Qualification

Biocontainment operationsManagement of personnelBudget managementISO management systemCommunicationTeam playerTime managementCritical thinking

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, science, or information technology and 12 years of relevant experience in high availability biocontainment operations

Experience must include management of personnel and budgets, and a proven track record of building and sustaining effective organizations

Excellent communication skills are required to allow effective interactions at all levels of staff and sponsor representatives

Skills and experience to support laboratory activities and work in accordance with NBACC's management system (e.g., ISO)

Must be a citizen of the United States, able to obtain and maintain an interim secret clearance leading to a top-secret clearance and suitability for DHS

Participation in the Immunization Program, Medical Surveillance Program, and/or enrollment in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) is required

May be required to participate in NBACC's alternative work schedule and/or on-call schedule, dependent upon business needs

Must be a team player, communicate clearly, be open to hearing ideas and suggestions from others, diffuse situations, and exercise empathy and patience with colleagues

Must have the ability to multi-task, maintain composure under pressure, and utilize effective time management skills to prioritize tasks