Federal Project Director

Department of Energy Headquarters•Upton, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Office of Science, Brookhaven Site Office, Department of Energy, in Upton, New York. The Federal Project Director manages the Electron-Ion Collider project and other large-scale engineering and scientific projects in support of DOE mission goals. The role is responsible for overall planning, execution, and performance against project scope, cost, and schedule baselines, and for guiding projects through formal DOE Critical Decision milestones. The position serves as a technical authority across engineering and physical science disciplines, leads multidisciplinary Integrated Project Teams, and oversees contractor operations and performance. It also develops and advances project execution documents, agreements, and baseline requirements; evaluates project performance and risks; and ensures compliance with contractual, environmental, safety, and health requirements. The Federal Project Director represents DOE in national and international forums and works with senior leaders and partners to resolve technical challenges and support project needs. The position requires an engineering degree or a qualifying combination of education and experience meeting the 0801 series basic requirements, as well as specialized experience at the applicable GS-14 or GS-15 level. A one-year probationary period may apply. Occasional travel may be required, and situational telework may be approved at the supervisor’s discretion.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or nationality.
Meet the 0801 series basic requirement through an acceptable engineering degree or qualifying combination of education and experience, as detailed in the announcement.
For GS-14: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including leading project teams; monitoring contractor or project deliverables against milestones, technical specifications, and safety guidelines; and analyzing complex engineering or physical science problems to provide recommendations and reports.
For GS-15: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14, including managing technical scope, schedule, and budget baselines for multi-phase projects; providing contractor or vendor oversight for contract and environment, safety, and health compliance; and evaluating designs, data, or technical risks to recommend corrective actions to senior leadership.
Obtain a Level 3 or higher Project Management Career Development Program certification and/or manage Major Systems Projects as defined in DOE Order 413.3B or the equivalent.
Provide college transcripts; education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with foreign education reviewed by a recognized organization.
Meet applicable background investigation and suitability or fitness requirements; continued employment may depend on favorable periodic reinvestigations.
Register with the Selective Service or qualify for an exemption if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, if required.
Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Manage the planning, execution, and scope, cost, and schedule baselines for large-scale engineering, scientific, and technical projects.
Lead multidisciplinary Integrated Project Teams.
Oversee contractor operations and performance, including serving as Contracting Officer Representative when required.
Guide projects through DOE Critical Decision milestones and formal project gateways.
Develop, defend, and advance project execution documents, international or interagency agreements, and baseline requirements.
Evaluate project performance against approved baselines, identify risks or deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
Resolve technical challenges and advise senior leadership across engineering and physical science disciplines.
Ensure compliance with contractual, environmental, safety, and health requirements and safeguard workers, public health, and the environment.
Represent the Department in national and international forums, working groups, and interagency committees.
Negotiate technical solutions, defend programmatic policies, and justify resource requirements.