Program Manager (Deputy Site Manager)

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 multi-disciplinary operational, technical, or science programs, including establishing priorities, developing budgets, and allocating resources; and Overseeing multi-million-dollar projects or contracts by evaluating contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements; and Supervising, leading, or directing professional and technical staff, including setting performance standards, assigning work, and evaluating employee performance.

Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. "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.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

As a Program Manager (Deputy Site Manager), you will: Operations & Program Management: Serve as alter ego to the Site Manager by exercising line management authority over site operations, strategic and operational planning, projects, budget development, infrastructure, environment, safety and health, security, and the implementation of Department of Energy (DOE) policies and directives.

Contract Administration & Oversight: Direct and oversee the multi-million-dollar Management and Operating (M&O) contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), including negotiating terms, establishing performance expectations, and evaluating contractor performance and deliverables.

Personnel Supervision & Leadership: Manage and direct the Princeton Site Office (PSO) workforce, performing full supervisory functions such as setting priorities, evaluating performance, approving hiring and disciplinary actions, and identifying staff development needs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation: Represent the Site Office and serve as an authoritative spokesperson in liaisons and negotiations with high-level officials across DOE Headquarters, Princeton University leadership, other federal and state agencies, Congress, industry partners, and the public.