Geosciences Program Manager

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Energy Headquarters seeks a Geosciences Program Manager to oversee fundamental geosciences and physical science research programs in support of national energy goals. You will manage program operations, monitor project performance, and administer budgets.

The role requires meeting the basic requirement and specialized experience as described, including planning, evaluation, and presenting research updates at technical venues.

Qualifications

• Basic requirement: degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering.
• Combination of education and experience allowed with equivalent education plus experience.
• GS-13/GS-14/GS-15 specialized experience involves planning, budgets, evaluation, and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Directing program planning and implementation for major scientific research in geosciences or related physical science.
• Developing operating plans, work schedules, and project budgets for research initiatives.
• Evaluating proposals or participating in peer-review processes to recommend funding.
• Presenting scientific findings or program updates at conferences and inter-organizational meetings.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Project planning

Presenting findings

Education

Physical science/engineering degree with 24 semester hours in physical science

Job description

This position is part of the Office of Science - Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Geosciences Program Manager, you will manage fundamental geosciences and physical science research programs to support national energy goals and oversee program operations, monitor project performance, and manage program budgets.

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. See the Education section for the Basic Requirement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

OR

Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

GS-14 Specialized Experience Statement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 3 of 4 of the following:

1. Directing the program planning and implementation for a major scientific research segment in fundamental geosciences or related physical science fields.


2. Developing operating plans, work schedules, and project budgets for assigned scientific research initiatives.


3. Evaluating technical research proposals or participating in peer-review processes to recommend project funding.


4. Presenting scientific findings or program updates at technical conferences, workshops, or inter-organizational meetings to foster research collaboration.

GS-15 Specialized Experience Statement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 3 of 4 of the following:

1. Formulating long-range scientific program goals and research roadmaps in fundamental geosciences or related physical science fields.


2. Evaluating fundamental geosciences research to provide authoritative scientific recommendations to executive decision-makers.


3. Monitoring and guiding the execution of fundamental science projects to evaluate technical progress against established performance markers and schedules.


4. Leading working groups across external organizations, industry, or academic institutions to build strategic research partnerships.

\"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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered \"well qualified\" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.