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A successful candidate in this position will serve as General Engineer/Physical Scientist (Program Manager) conducting oversight for the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Sandia Field Office (SFO) nuclear weapons programs and research and development projects as executed by the Management and Operating Contractor.
Major Duties
As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist (Program Manager), you will:
Provide oversight of a large number of projects involving Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) facilities most of which are multi-year research and development projects revolving around state-of-the art engineering and scientific technology.
Provide staff assistance to the Assistant Manager for Programs (AMP), in the overall planning and direction of assigned SNL programs by assessing the effectiveness with which the contractor meets its obligations, particularly in the area of baseline management.
Participate with Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Headquarters program and Sandia Field Office (SFO) staff in the overall planning and implementation of activities for assigned energy and national security programs.
Consult with and provide technical support to senior professionals, top level scientists, engineers and technical specialists within the NNSA, laboratories, governmental agencies, industry and universities to help ensure and sustain U.S. national security.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band or GS grade level (EN-00, NN-02, NQ-02 or GS-12) in Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience performing a full range of program management functions including planning, directing and evaluating program activities; developing program goals, objectives and requirements; and/or developing operation plans for program execution.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.DO NOTwrite "see resume" in your application! Knowledge and skill in application of advanced theories, principles, concepts, and practices of multiple engineering disciplines, to include civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, nuclear, and structural engineering; and/or of multiple physical science disciplines, to include ceramics, chemistry, and physics.
Knowledge of baseline management methods, techniques and procedures in order to evaluate the effectiveness of a diverse range of energy and national security Research & Development (R&D) programs.
Knowledge of technical management in R&D fields in order to plan, organize, control, review, and approve work in state-of-the art energy and national security, and to resolve complex problems.
Ability to communicate in written and oral form to all levels of DOE/NNSA management, field and Albuquerque Complex managers, program representatives, contractors, and private industry on a variety of topics to include implementation of new processes and procedures, interpretation of legislation and cross-cutting program issues; conduct of formal negotiations and policy resolution; and delivery of formal presentations or program review findings. "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.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.CTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
Pay Range
$93,587.00 - $149,040.00