Program Manager (Deputy Site Manager)

Department of Energy Headquarters•Plainsboro, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Office of Science - Princeton Site Office, Department of Energy. The Program Manager (Deputy Site Manager) oversees activities under the Management and Operating contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and serves as alter ego to the Site Manager, exercising line management authority over site operations, planning, projects, budgets, infrastructure, environment, safety and health, security, and implementation of DOE policies and directives. The role directs and oversees the multi-million-dollar contract, including negotiating terms, setting performance expectations, and evaluating contractor performance and deliverables. It also manages and directs the Princeton Site Office workforce and represents the Site Office in dealings with senior DOE officials, Princeton University leadership, other government agencies, Congress, industry partners, and the public. The position is not remote; the selectee is expected to report to the listed duty station. Occasional travel may be required. The role requires a Q-level security clearance, financial disclosure reporting, and participation in applicant and random drug testing. New supervisors/managers serve a one-year probationary period and must complete supervisory training.

Requirements

United States citizenship.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, meeting all stated experience criteria.
Experience managing multidisciplinary operational, technical, or science programs, including establishing priorities, developing budgets, and allocating resources.
Experience overseeing multi-million-dollar projects or contracts, evaluating contractor performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Experience supervising, leading, or directing professional and technical staff, including setting performance standards, assigning work, and evaluating employee performance.
Obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.
Submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Exercise line management authority over site operations, strategic and operational planning, projects, budget development, infrastructure, environment, safety and health, security, and implementation of DOE policies and directives.
Direct and oversee the multi-million-dollar Management and Operating contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, including negotiating terms, establishing performance expectations, and evaluating contractor performance and deliverables.
Manage and direct the Princeton Site Office workforce, including setting priorities, evaluating performance, approving hiring and disciplinary actions, and identifying staff development needs.
Represent the Site Office and serve as an authoritative spokesperson in liaisons and negotiations with DOE Headquarters, Princeton University leadership, other federal and state agencies, Congress, industry partners, and the public.