On-Site Senior Program Manager, DOE/NNSA Contracts

Salas O'Brien; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and EAP

Job summary

Salas O'Brien is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary DOE/NNSA support services contract at the Savannah River Site near Aiken, SC. The on-site leader will provide strategic direction, contract management, and oversight of engineering, project management, and administrative staff to ensure mission performance.

The role requires extensive experience with DOE orders, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years in program, project, or operations management supporting DOE/NNSA/DoD or Federal programs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams on complex contracts.
• Knowledge of DOE Orders, ISMS, Quality Assurance, and Federal PM practices.
• Experience budgeting, scheduling, project controls, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP or DOE Project Management Certification or equivalent.
• Active DOE Q Clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary Program Manager for a multi-disciplinary DOE/NNSA contract at Savannah River Site.
• Lead engineering, project management, technical, administrative, and professional staff.
• Manage execution, staffing, budgets, schedules, and resource planning.
• Oversee project controls, cost, schedule, risk, and performance reporting.
• Ensure contract performance and successful completion of task orders and deliverables.
• Coordinate subcontractors and workforce planning; adapt to mission priorities.
• Ensure compliance with DOE Orders, NNSA directives, and safety requirements.
• Provide executive-level briefings and status updates.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and proposals.
• Mentor staff and promote safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team coordination

Staff mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Salas O'Brien is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary DOE/NNSA support services contract at the Savannah River Site near Aiken, SC. The on-site leader will provide strategic direction, contract management, and oversight of engineering, project management, and administrative staff to ensure mission performance.

The role requires extensive experience with DOE orders, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, plus strong leadership and communication skills.