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Brittany E. Hines
Columbus,OH
Summary
Strategic leader with 10+ years of experience driving high-impact initiatives and leading cross-functional teams across diverse industries. Known for taking on increasing responsibility, optimizing operations, and delivering large-scale solutions that align with long-term business objectives
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Opportunity Manager, Government Business Development
Battelle
01.2024 - Current
- Leads strategic proposal operations for a cross-functional team of 50+ professionals, driving the strategy and execution of an $8B government contract pursuit
- Rooted in Shipley's principles, defines and clearly communicates role, responsibilities, deadlines, and deliverables throughout the proposal process, ensuring clarity and alignment
- Develops plans for business operations upon award, ensuring comprehensive stakeholder engagement and awareness to achieve cross-functional alignment and understanding of impacts
- Develops tailored solutions by deeply analyzing customer needs, aligning proposal strategies to address client priorities, and crafting approaches that increase competitive positioning and compelling proposals.
- Contributed as a proposal team writer, strategist and Pink and Red Team reviewer on a $220M NSF opportunity, helping to unify National Geophysics Facilities under one management; developed strategy, secured teaming partners, and managed teaming agreements and relationships.
- Spearheaded outreach and relationship-building efforts by attending conferences and networking events to cultivate partnerships and strengthen business development initiatives.
- Served as Proposal Manager for a $70M NSF bid to operate a continental methane observatory, developing a proposal compliance matrix, documenting RFP requirements, and coordinating internal resources to ensure proposal alignment and compliance.
- Collaborates closely with Contracts to ensure successful proposal submission, developing complex technical volumes and proposal documents and overseeing continuous communication and updates across proposal stakeholders. Manages document repositories and collaboration spaces like SharePoint, Box, and Microsoft Teams.
Project Manager, Independent Research & Development Projects
Battelle
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Led cross-functional technical teams and managed partnerships with domestic (Alaska) and foreign (Iceland) entities to innovate and deliver 2 high-impact R&D projects ($700K+), enhancing safe navigation in extreme conditions, and achieving global recognition through international showcases.
- Leveraged PowerBI, Planisware, and Costpoint for financial planning and analysis for senior leadership.
- Coordinated with senior leadership to align project outcomes with strategic business goals.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Oversaw the procurement of essential materials for the project, ensuring compliance with international trade laws and optimizing cost-efficiency and timeliness in material acquisition.
Arctic Operations Program Manager, US National Science Foundation
Battelle
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Enabled scientific discovery as Associate Program Manager for the NSF's Arctic Research Support and Logistics Program, contracted to Battelle, of 100+ staff and $50M annual budget
- Coordinated operations and logistics support for 100+ science projects across 180+ Arctic sites, including a $5M+ recapitalization project at Summit Station in Greenland
- Built strong stakeholder relationships across 5+ key subcontractors, and partnered with foreign governments, research institutes, and 100+ vendors to achieve annual program goals
- Partnered with the Program Director in generating and delivering monthly EVMS financial and risk reviews with senior leadership and monthly client briefings
- Leveraged program tools (i.e., Unifier, Adaptive, ServiceNow, PowerBI) to manage and generate reports
- Utilized Costpoint to manage program purchase orders and invoices to ensure accurate and timely financial management, and as a Cost Account Manager for discrete project tasks, managed open purchase commitments, estimates to complete, estimated actuals, and percent completes for schedule
Chair, Affinity Board
Battelle
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Chaired Battelle's 15-member Affinity Board, driving initiatives to achieve Employer of Choice goals and oversee 6 Employee Resource Groups, enhancing employee engagement and culture
- Delivered quarterly briefings on strategic insights to the Battelle President, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team
- Fostered inclusive collaboration and creativity, creating a space in which members felt empowered to share their unique perspectives, contribute ideas, and take ownership of workstreams.
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
- Represented Battelle's Employee Groups at industry conferences and events.
- Effectively delegated meaningful tasks and workstreams to board members to support leadership development and provide opportunities for peer to peer coaching and feedback.
CBRNE Program Analyst, US Department of Homeland Security
Battelle
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Led technical project management operations for DHS S&T's TIGER project ($17M/yr), contracted to Battelle to develop advanced capabilities for the Interagency to model/assess CBRNE threats to the US
- Streamlined project operations by simplifying monthly EVMS financial processes across ERP systems and tools (e.g., PowerBI, Costpoint, Planisware, Excel)
- Coordinated planning, content generation, and presentations for Quarterly Program Reviews with the client in Washington, DC, ensuring technical project progress was effectively communicated
- Managed the DHS's Hazard Knowledge Management System project, a secure document repository for classified CBRN data, facilitating Interagency access and collaboration
- Oversaw a classified T&M contract totaling over $500k, ensuring successful project execution and compliance with government security protocols
Member, Enterprise Change Leadership Council (ECLC)
Battelle
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Selected by the SVP of HR for the inaugural ECLC to establish enterprise governance and cross-functional oversight of Battelle's organizational change management capability, driving strategic transformation initiatives
- Built support for change throughout business unit through direct outreach strategies.
- Created methods to integrate functions, optimize processes and prepare staff through proactive training.
Instructor (Communications)
OSU College of Public Affairs
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Designed and delivered engaging curriculum to enhance undergraduate students' proficiency in public policy communications.
- Mentored students on developing persuasive arguments, public speaking techniques, and professional writing for public policy contexts.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Managed transition from in-person to online instruction amid the early and uncertain stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Program Manager
OSU College of Public Affairs
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Managed the project lifecycle to develop and implement the college's first online master's degree program and two online graduate certificate programs.
- Partnered with university staff and vendors to address and resolve technical, financial, and operational concerns.
- Met with university project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
Legal Assistant
Manley, Deas, Kochalski, LLC
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing documentation for service processing.
Education
M.A. - Public Policy & Management
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH01.2018
B.A. - Political Science, History
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH01.2013
Skills
- Networking and Relationship Management
- Curiosity-Driven Problem Solver
- Action-Oriented Leader
- Champion of Company Culture
- Promoter of Inclusive Collaboration
- Clear and Compelling Communicator
- Strategic Planner and Executor
- Advocate for Continuous Improvement
- Dynamic Situational Leader
- Government Contracting and Customer Relations
- Leads through Influence
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, 2021
- Prosci Fundamentals of Change Management, 2021
- SHRM Essentials of Human Resources, 2020
Recognition
- Battelle's 2023 Nominee for Columbus Business First's 40 Under 40
- Outstanding Performance Awards, Battelle, 2022, 2023
- FY21 DEI Achievement Award, Battelle, 2021
- Discovery Crew Team Award, Ohio State University, 2018
- Friendship 7 Individual Staff Award, Ohio State University, 2017
Interests
Timeline
Deputy Opportunity Manager, Government Business Development
Battelle
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager, Independent Research & Development Projects
Battelle
01.2023 - 09.2024
Arctic Operations Program Manager, US National Science Foundation
Battelle
01.2023 - 01.2024
CBRNE Program Analyst, US Department of Homeland Security
Battelle
07.2021 - 12.2022
Member, Enterprise Change Leadership Council (ECLC)
Battelle
01.2021 - 01.2022
Chair, Affinity Board
Battelle
01.2020 - 01.2023
Instructor (Communications)
OSU College of Public Affairs
01.2020 - 12.2020
Program Manager
OSU College of Public Affairs
01.2014 - 12.2019
Legal Assistant
Manley, Deas, Kochalski, LLC
01.2013 - 12.2014
M.A. - Public Policy & Management
Ohio State University
B.A. - Political Science, History
Ohio State University
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