Director, CEBAF Accelerator Operations

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab); Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution

Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote &\u

Job summary

Jefferson Lab in Newport News seeks a Division Director, CEBAF Accelerator, to lead the CEBAF Accelerator Division in safe, compliant, reliable operation and long‑term development under the M&O contract, delivering on mission‑critical commitments.

Reporting to the ALD for CEBAF, you will manage budgets, multi‑year priorities, and cross‑department initiatives, foster safety culture, align with strategic plans, engage with international users, and coordinate with the DOE Site Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years in particle accelerator operations, construction and R&D.
• 3+ years leading multi-disciplinary research groups or organizations.
• Strong knowledge of accelerator science and technology and future evolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all functions of the CEBAF Accelerator Division, including operation, maintenance, improvement, and long-term development.
• Shape laboratory strategic planning and budget formulation for the division.
• Direct and manage division budgets, personnel, and procurement, ensuring targets and DOE reporting are met.
• Lead accelerator readiness, safety compliance, and environmental stewardship.
• Drive reliability, availability, and performance to meet DOE and M&O commitments.
• Guide R&D and production activities to improve CEBAF performance and upgrade its capabilities.
• Coordinate with CEBAF Experimental Physics Division on beam requirements and schedules.
• Represent the division to the national and international accelerator community.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Accelerator science knowledge

Budget and resource management

Safety culture

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field

Job description

Jefferson Lab in Newport News seeks a Division Director, CEBAF Accelerator, to lead the CEBAF Accelerator Division in safe, compliant, reliable operation and long‑term development under the M&O contract, delivering on mission‑critical commitments.

Reporting to the ALD for CEBAF, you will manage budgets, multi‑year priorities, and cross‑department initiatives, foster safety culture, align with strategic plans, engage with international users, and coordinate with the DOE Site Office.