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National Security Program Manager (2 year Term)

ISACA, New York, NY, United States


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Business Development

Serve as a primary interface for national security sponsors, aligning sponsor needs with BNL's scientific and technical capabilities

Identify, capture, and secure new business opportunities, including leading proposal development and strategic outreach

Strengthen and expand sponsor relationships to grow BNL's national security portfolio

Represent BNL in high-level sponsor and stakeholder engagements, fostering collaborations with government agencies, national laboratories, and academic institutions

Contribute to the development of BNL's national security strategy and long-term roadmap

Program Management

Lead and prioritize execution of a complex national security portfolio, balancing technical objectives, security requirements, and resources

Partner with BNL science and operations organizations to ensure compliance with security, classification, export control, and specialized contracting requirements

Monitor program performance, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful execution and sponsor satisfaction

Research Security

In coordination with the Research Security Program Office and Lab Subject Matter Experts, develop security plans for DOE and other sponsor R&D projects, and monitor and oversee research security operations to support R&D projects.

Classification Program

Assist the Classification Officer and identify scientific and technical information that requires protection or control in accordance with classification policies and guidelines for national security programs

Qualify as a derivative classifier in a technically relevant field

Conduct classification reviews of technical documents and publications

Apply and interpret DOE classification requirements, including Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), Trans classified Foreign Nuclear Information (TFNI), and National Security Information (NSI)

Field Intelligence Element Operations

Ensure protection of classified intelligence information in accordance with Executive Orders, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and DOE policies

Support compliance with, and oversight of, DOE policies and procedures for intelligence and intelligence-related activities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Six (6) years experience managing programs in the U.S. government, at a National Laboratory, or in industry, including 2+ years in a leadership role

Direct experience managing DOE, NNSA, DoD, DHS, DOS, or Intelligence Community programs and/or projects

Demonstrated success in business development, sponsor engagement, and proposal management

Experience leading diverse teams and coordinating across organizations

Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders

Active DOE Q or TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Master's or PhD in physical science, engineering, or a related discipline

Demonstrated experience managing emerging technology developments relating to national security programs

Proven record of growing program portfolios and establishing new initiatives

Other Information

The work arrangement for this position is on-site or hybrid

This position requires travel up to 25% of the time

This position is a two-year term.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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