Federal Project Director

Department of Energy Headquarters • Upton, NY

20h • Hybrid

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 serves as the federal lead for the Electron-Ion Collider project and manages overall project planning, execution, and baseline performance for large-scale engineering and scientific projects. The role guides projects through Department of Energy Critical Decision milestones and is accountable for scope, cost, and schedule baselines, contractor oversight, technical risk resolution, and environmental, safety, and health compliance.

The position provides technical authority across engineering and physical science disciplines, advises senior leadership, and leads multidisciplinary Integrated Project Teams. It also develops and advances project execution documents, agreements, and baseline requirements; evaluates project performance and implements corrective actions; and represents the Department in national and international forums and interagency committees. Occasional travel may be required. Situational telework may be approved at the supervisor’s discretion. The position is not covered by a bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or nationality.
• Meet the 1301 series basic education requirement: a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics including 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science; or equivalent education including the required credit hours combined with appropriate experience or additional education.
• For GS-14 consideration, 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 prepare technical recommendations and reports.
• For GS-15 consideration, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14, including managing technical scope, schedule, and budget baselines for multi-phase projects; overseeing contractor or vendor performance for contract, statement-of-work, and environmental, safety, and health compliance; and evaluating designs, data, or technical risks to recommend corrective actions and solutions to senior leadership.
• Obtain a Project Management Career Development Program Certification at Level 3 or higher and/or have experience managing Major Systems Projects as defined in DOE Order 413.3B or equivalent.
• Submit college transcripts demonstrating the positive education requirement; education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• If selected, may be required to complete a one-year probationary period and undergo a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
• If a male applicant was born after December 31, 1959, certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• May be required to submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement upon entering the position and annually.
• Continued employment is contingent on favorable adjudication of periodic reinvestigations, if applicable.
• Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, execution, and scope, cost, and schedule baselines for large-scale engineering and scientific projects, including the Electron-Ion Collider.
• Provide technical guidance across engineering and physical science disciplines, advise senior leadership, resolve technical challenges, and support the use of state-of-the-art technologies.
• Lead multidisciplinary Integrated Project Teams and oversee contractor operations, including serving as a Contracting Officer Representative when required.
• Ensure contractor and project compliance with contractual, environmental, safety, and health requirements.
• Develop and advance project execution documents, international and interagency agreements, and baseline requirements through DOE Critical Decision gateways.
• Evaluate project performance against approved baselines, identify risks or deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to protect workers, public health, and the environment.
• Represent the Department in national and international forums, working groups, and interagency committees to negotiate technical solutions, defend policies, and justify resource requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized under agency policy and if funding is available.

What This Job Offers

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