Director, CEBAF Accelerator Operations & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Lab seeks a Division Director for the CEBAF Accelerator to lead the CEBAF Accelerator Division in safe, reliable, and high‑performance operation. You will shape long‑term direction, manage budgets, and coordinate with DOE and international partners.

The role emphasizes safety culture, staff development, and alignment with laboratory goals. Recruitment and relocation support are provided as part of the package.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in particle accelerator operations, construction, and R&D.
• 3+ years leading multi-disciplinary research groups or organizations.
• Education above minimum may not be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all functions of the CEBAF Accelerator Division, including operation, maintenance, improvement, and long‑term development of the CEBAF accelerator complex.
• Lead the Accelerator Division’s inputs to laboratory strategic planning and budget formulation, setting Accelerator Division priorities and aligning them with the CEBAF Directorate and laboratory goals.
• Direct and manage the division’s financial, human, and material resources, including budgets, personnel, and procurement.
• Lead accelerator readiness, documentation, and safety compliance by coordinating with ES&E and Experimental Physics.
• Drive accelerator reliability, availability, and performance to meet or exceed M&O contract commitments and DOE expectations.
• Direct research, development, and production activities that improve CEBAF performance and reliability and extend its operational life.
• Partner with the CEBAF Experimental Physics Division to define beam requirements and assist in the development of experiment schedules.
• Ensure clear communication, timely coordination, and alignment of division goals with laboratory priorities.
• Represent the division and lab to the national and international accelerator community.

Skills

Accelerator science knowledge

Leadership experience

RF systems knowledge

Beam diagnostics

Training and coaching

Effective communication

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field

Job description

Jefferson Lab seeks a Division Director for the CEBAF Accelerator to lead the CEBAF Accelerator Division in safe, reliable, and high‑performance operation. You will shape long‑term direction, manage budgets, and coordinate with DOE and international partners.

The role emphasizes safety culture, staff development, and alignment with laboratory goals. Recruitment and relocation support are provided as part of the package.