Strategic Physical Scientist – Lead Engineering Programs

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Energy Portsmouth Paducah Project Office seeks a Physical Scientist to provide expert advisory support and strategic leadership for DOE science and engineering initiatives.

You will develop and implement technical guidance for complex systems, projects, and programs to address mission-critical challenges. The role requires addressing specialized experience in planning, risk mitigation, and advising senior leadership, with a focus on complex project management and technical

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable if it includes the required coursework and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert advisor, providing strategic leadership for DOE scientific and engineering initiatives.
• Develop and implement technical guidance for complex systems, projects, and programs.
• Advise senior leaders and manage planning for major science and engineering programs.

Skills

Project management

Technical analysis

Technical reporting

Education

BS in Physical Science/Engineering/Math

Job description

U.S. Department of Energy Portsmouth Paducah Project Office seeks a Physical Scientist to provide expert advisory support and strategic leadership for DOE science and engineering initiatives.

You will develop and implement technical guidance for complex systems, projects, and programs to address mission-critical challenges. The role requires addressing specialized experience in planning, risk mitigation, and advising senior leadership, with a focus on complex project management and technical