Associate Director, Office of Nuclear Physics

This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Physics (NP), Office of the Deputy Director for Science Programs (DDSP), Office of Science (SC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
 

Duties

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science - Headquarters is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to lead the Nuclear Physics (NP) program, which supports fundamental peer-reviewed research to understand the forces and particles of nature as manifested in nuclear matter. The program fosters research to provide new insights and advance our knowledge on the nature of matter and energy and to develop the scientific knowledge, technologies, and trained workforce that will be needed to underpin the Department of Energy's missions for nuclear-related national security, energy, climate, medicine, and commerce. The program also operates accelerator-based user facilities in the scientific disciplines encompassed by these Nuclear Physics research areas.

As the Associate Director, Office of Nuclear Physics you will:

• Formulate program goals, strategic directions, priorities, and plans for NP, factoring in advice provided by scientific advisory committees, as appropriate.
• Serve as an international expert in the areas of research and the scientific user facilities supported by NP.
• Formulate, direct, implement, administer, evaluate, and defend programs and policies necessary for the efficient implementation of a complex, comprehensive program in nuclear physics research.
• Develop the budget requirements for activities at national laboratories, universities, and other research institutions. Assist the head of the organization in formulating budget requests and defending budget requests through DOE, the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Congressional committees.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with the DOE Site Office Managers, the Consolidated Service Center Manager, and other Field Managers responsible for national laboratories performing program-sponsored research in order to ensure integration of the Office's science programs with laboratory operations.
• Integrate the efforts of the program elements, particularly the elements that support research with those that support the design, construction, and operations of instrumentation and the scientific user facilities. Integrate the NP program with other Office of Science programs, other DOE programs, and other Federal research programs such as those of the National Science Foundation. Assure effective interagency planning, coordination, and evaluation of programs that cut across agencies.
• Provide interpretations of the organization and DOE regulations, policies, and technical facts while engaging in meetings with Federal government officials, national laboratory directors, Congressional committees, and other public and private institutions.
• Provide overall management direction for the program by performing supervisory duties for a staff of scientific, technical and administrative employees.

Qualifications

Your resume must describe your executive core qualifications (ECQs) and experience, technical qualifications and give a synopsis of your accomplishments.Do not include a separate ECQ narrative. Additionally, Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed later in this section below must be addressed in a separate document.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: The five ECQs described below were designed to assess executive-level experiences and potential not technical expertise. They measure whether you have the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions.

1: Leading Change: Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals and establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
2: Leading People: Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals and provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3: Results Driven: Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations and make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
4: Business Acumen: Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
5: Building Coalitions: Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): As part of your application package, aseparate document must be uploaded addressing each MTQ listed below. No more than one page per MTQ is allowed; additional information will not be considered. MTQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Your leadership and management skills must be addressed in the MTQs listed below.

Failure to submit a document addressing each MTQ will result in your application to be deemed incomplete and not be considered.

MTQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in research in nuclear physics and in operations and construction of major scientific user facilities sufficient to serve as the principal advisor for the Office of Science for Nuclear Physics (NP). This is based on formal training, extensive personal research, and work experience.

MTQ 2: Demonstrated capabilities in scientific and technical leadership and in the management of innovative research programs, scientific facilities, and national and international collaborations in nuclear physics research.

MTQ 3: Demonstrates capabilities in formulating, developing, and executing overall policies and in strategic planning with application of extensive scientific knowledge, breadth of insight, and technical expertise of nuclear physics.

Education

General Physical Science Series, 1301

Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements:

1. 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

1. 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.

You must provide a copy of your unofficial transcript(s). Be sure to include those transcripts directly applicable for meeting the education requirements. Failure to provide proof of education will result in non-consideration for this position. Official transcripts will be required prior to entrance-on-duty for individuals selected.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution 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 Department of Education.

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.