Director, Advanced Computing Technology Division

Department of Energy Headquarters • Germantown, MD

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About The Position

The Director of the Advanced Computing Technology (ACT) Division leads and oversees major research and development programs involving critical and emerging computing architectures and technologies. The role provides executive leadership for research and development in future computing technologies conducted through Department of Energy laboratories, universities, and other public and private institutions. Areas include robotics, automated systems for scientific discovery, and other advanced microelectronics technologies.

The Director builds and maintains collaborative relationships across the Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research and the Office of Science, DOE program and technology offices, DOE national laboratories, other Federal agencies, academic institutions, private industry, and the broader scientific community. The Director also represents DOE and the Office of Science in senior-level meetings and conferences with government officials, professional societies, committees, task forces, industry, academia, and national and international organizations.

The position requires meeting the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications in a resume of no more than two pages, as well as satisfying a positive education requirement for either the Physical Science 1301 or Computer Science 1550 series. This is a Senior Executive Service position subject to federal employment conditions, including a one-year probationary period for applicable appointees, financial disclosure, and potential security-clearance requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated scientific and technical leadership and management of innovative research programs and national and international collaborations in advanced computing technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate, develop, and execute policies, program emphasis, and strategic planning using extensive scientific knowledge, breadth of insight, and technical expertise in advanced computing technologies.
• Demonstrated evidence of the five Executive Core Qualifications: commitment to the rule of law and principles of the American founding; driving efficiency; merit and competence; leading people; and achieving results. Applicants already in the SES, SESCDP-certified, or eligible for SES reinstatement may provide proof of eligibility instead of responding to the ECQs.
• Meet the positive education requirement for the Physical Science 1301 series: a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics including 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Alternatively, meet the positive education requirement for the Computer Science 1550 series: a bachelor's degree in computer science, or a bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, including at least 15 semester hours in statistics and mathematics that include differential and integral calculus.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages demonstrating the relevant qualifications, experience, education, and accomplishments.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested and, if applicable, certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• File an OGE-278 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• May be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance.
• If using foreign education to meet the requirements, provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education.

Responsibilities

• Direct the ACT Division and provide leadership, direction, and oversight for major research and development programs involving critical and emerging computing architectures and technologies.
• Provide executive leadership and direction for research and development activities in future computing technologies through DOE laboratories, universities, and other public and private institutions, including robotics, automated systems for scientific discovery, and advanced microelectronics technologies.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with ASCR and SC organizations, DOE program and technology offices, DOE national laboratories, other Federal agencies, academic institutions, private industry, and the broader scientific community.
• Represent DOE and SC at meetings and conferences with senior Government officials, professional societies, coordinating committees, task forces, industry representatives, academic institutions, and national and international organizations on matters within the Division's area of responsibility.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive