Program Manager (Deputy Site Manager)

Department of Energy Headquarters

Plainsboro Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 174,000 - 197,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of Energy Headquarters in Plainsboro, New Jersey, is hiring a Program Manager (Deputy Site Manager) to oversee all activities of the Management and Operating contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Responsibilities include operations, budget development, and DOE policy implementation, along with contract administration and staff leadership.

The role requires oversight of a multi-million-dollar contract, liaison with high-level officials, and supervision of the PSO

Qualifications

No mandatory education requirements specified.

Responsibilities

Oversee site operations, strategic and operational planning, projects, budget development, infrastructure, safety and health, security, and DOE policy implementation.
Direct and oversee the M&O contract for PPPL, negotiate terms and evaluate contractor performance.
Manage PSO workforce, including hiring, performance evaluation and staff development.

Skills

Program management

Budget planning

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract oversight

Job description

Hiring Agency: Department of Energy Headquarters
Department: Department of Energy
Location: Plainsboro, New Jersey
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Q Access Authorization

This position is part of the Office of Science - Princeton Site Office, Department of Energy. As a Program Manager (Deputy Site Manager), you will be responsible for overseeing all activities of the Management and Operating contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

As a Program Manager (Deputy Site Manager), you will: Operations & Program Management: Serve as alter ego to the Site Manager by exercising line management authority over site operations, strategic and operational planning, projects, budget development, infrastructure, environment, safety and health, security, and the implementation of Department of Energy (DOE) policies and directives.

Contract Administration & Oversight: Direct and oversee the multi-million-dollar Management and Operating (M&O) contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), including negotiating terms, establishing performance expectations, and evaluating contractor performance and deliverables.

Personnel Supervision & Leadership: Manage and direct the Princeton Site Office (PSO) workforce, performing full supervisory functions such as setting priorities, evaluating performance, approving hiring and disciplinary actions, and identifying staff development needs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation: Represent the Site Office and serve as an authoritative spokesperson in liaisons and negotiations with high-level officials across DOE Headquarters, Princeton University leadership, other federal and state agencies, Congress, industry partners, and the public.

Requirements & Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $174347 - $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.