ECMP Program Lead — Physical Scientist (Remote)

Department of Energy Headquarters; Germantown (MD); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy Headquarters is seeking a Physical Scientist (ECMP Program Manager) to set the scientific scope and strategic direction of basic physical science research within the Office of Science - Headquarters. You will administer the competitive funding process, oversee budgets and progress, and foster collaborations across DOE, labs, academia, and industry.

The role requires advising leadership on program direction, emerging research needs, and DOE mission priorities, with

Qualifications

• Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education must be reviewed for equivalence as required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the scientific scope and strategic direction of basic physical science research programs.
• Administer the competitive research funding process, including solicitations, peer reviews, and award recommendations.
• Oversee program budgets, resource allocations, and compliance; foster partnerships with DOE, national labs, academia, and industry.
• Serve as an authoritative technical liaison to leadership and external scientific communities.

Education

Physical science or Engineering or Mathematics degree with 24 semester hours

Education + experience combination with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering

Job description

Department of Energy Headquarters is seeking a Physical Scientist (ECMP Program Manager) to set the scientific scope and strategic direction of basic physical science research within the Office of Science - Headquarters. You will administer the competitive funding process, oversee budgets and progress, and foster collaborations across DOE, labs, academia, and industry.

The role requires advising leadership on program direction, emerging research needs, and DOE mission priorities, with