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Federal Project Director

Department of Energy Headquarters · Posted 4 days ago

Hybrid Newport News, VA $128K – $195K Apply by Sep 21, 2026 General Physical Science ENFJ
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About the Role

This position is part of the Office of Science - Thomas Jefferson Site Office, Department of Energy. As a Federal Project Director, you will serve as the senior Federal Project Director (FPD) and ultimate Thomas Jefferson Site Office (TJSO) authority, providing executive-level leadership, strategic direction, and final programmatic accountability for a landmark federal scientific research portfolio valued in excess of $1.1 billion.

What You'll Do

  • The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
  • The Office of Science - Thomas Jefferson Site Office represents the Department of Energy (DOE) in conducting business with SURATech, LLC and others at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility.
  • 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 an Federal Project Director, you will: Direct executive-level strategic execution and operational oversight for major organizational scientific and infrastructure programs.
  • Serve as an authoritative technical expert in general engineering and physical sciences to advise executive agency leadership.
  • Evaluate program performance metrics, Earned Value Management Systems, and project risks to determine corrective action plans.
  • Formulate, review, and defend organizational baseline budget requests to senior departmental officials.
  • Champion the integration of sensitive and complex international, state and multi-laboratory partnerships, guiding projects through baselining and execution phases.
  • Enforce compliance with Federal acquisition rules, Critical Decision milestone reviews, quality standards, and environmental safety regulations.

Requirements

  • 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.

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Job ID: 0c6a9647-8664-4163-b721-89ca6404d049

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