Federal Project Director

Summary

This position is part of the Office of Science - Brookhaven Site Office, Department of Energy. As a Federal Project Director, you will serving as Federal Project Director for the Electron-Ion Collider project. Manages scope, cost, and schedule baselines, and leads the Integrated Project Team. Guides the project through Critical Decision milestones, oversees contractor performance, ensures ES&H and regulatory compliance, and resolves technical and project risks.

Duties

• The Brookhaven Site Office in Upton, New York. BNL is one of ten Office of Science Laboratories and is a multi-program laboratory with a primary mission on delivering breakthrough science and technology in the areas of Physics and Chemistry, Environmental and Energy Research, and Structural Biology. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Physical Scientist/Federal Project Director, you will: Manage the overall planning, execution, and baseline performance (scope, cost, and schedule) for large-scale, cutting-edge engineering and scientific projects-such as the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC)-to achieve vital Department of Energy mission goals. Serve as a recognized technical authority across multiple engineering and physical science disciplines to advise senior leadership, resolve novel technical challenges, and ensure the infusion of state-of-the-art technologies into projects. Lead multidisciplinary Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and oversees contractor operations-including serving as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) when required-to verify compliance with contractual, environmental, safety, and health requirements. Develop, defend, and shepherd vital project execution documents, international/interagency agreements, and baseline requirements through formal DOE Critical Decision (CD) gateways. Evaluate project performance against approved baselines to identify emerging risks or deficiencies and implements corrective actions to safeguard workers, public health, and the environment. Represent the Department in national and international forums, working groups, and interagency committees to negotiate technical solutions, defend programmatic policies, and justify resource requirements.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT: You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. See the Education section for the Basic Requirement. BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR 1301 SERIES: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS-14 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting all of the following: Leading project teams in the planning and execution of engineering, scientific, or technical studies and projects; and Monitoring contractor or project deliverables against established milestones, technical specifications, and safety guidelines; and Analyzing complex engineering or physical science problems to develop technical recommendations and reports for project managers. GS-15 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting all of the following: Managing the technical scope, schedule, and budget baselines for multi-phase engineering, scientific, or research and development projects. and Providing technical oversight of contractor or vendor performance to verify compliance with contracts, statement of work requirements, and environment, safety, and health standards. and Evaluating engineering designs, physical science data, or technical risks to recommend corrective actions and solutions to senior leadership. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR 1301 SERIES Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 or GS-15 levels.