Fermi Site Office Manager

Department of Energy Headquarters; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy Headquarters seeks a Senior Executive Service Site Office Manager for the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois. The role emphasizes executive leadership, strategic oversight of a major national lab, and implementing efficiency and accountability across programs.

Ideal candidates demonstrate ECQ and TQ qualifications, the ability to manage complex facilities, and a deep understanding of science, technology, and federal operations.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience overseeing a complex scientific/technical organization.
• Broad understanding of science and technology with ability to manage varied operations.
• Commitment to rule of law and Constitution; service to the American people.
• Ability to lead people, drive change, and hold individuals accountable.
• Ability to achieve results and align with organizational goals.

Skills

Executive leadership

Science & tech understanding

Operations management

Budget & resource management

Leading people

Achieving results

Job description

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science is looking for a dynamic Senior Executive Service (SES) professional to serve as the Site Office Manager at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) located in Batavia, Illinois.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)

• TQ 1: Demonstrates executive experience in providing leadership and direction to a complex scientific or technical organization, such as the management or oversight of nationally recognized large-scale research and development facilities or programs.
• TQ 2: Demonstrates a general understanding of science and technology, as well as a working knowledge of and ability to oversee a wide variety of business and operational management systems.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.