Princeton Site Office Manager

Princeton Site Office Manager

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Princeton, New Jersey

Salary Range: $199172 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: The Department of Energy is seeking a dynamic Senior Executive Service (SES) professional to serve as the Princeton Site Office Manager. In this pivotal role, you'll be the senior federal official with responsibility steward the Management and Operating (M&O) contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) in Princeton, New Jersey.

Major Duties:

• As the Princeton Site Office (PSO) Manager, your responsibilities encompass developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and the Management and Operating (M&O) contractor, providing federal stewardship of government assets at the PPPL site, and managing the internal operations of the Site Office. Program Implementation and Federal Stewardship Works jointly with PPPL and the M&O contractor to identify and implement actions that will assist the laboratory to accomplish high quality science consistent with appropriate Federal, State and local laws and regulations. Establishes and communicates DOE requirements and expectations, authorizes work, provides funds for the work, reviews and approves work products, and provides feedback to the M&O contractor. Maintains a deep understanding of laboratory programs, operations, and performance issues, providing timely feedback to SC management Maintains comprehensive operational awareness of PPPL activities and facility conditions, serving as the owner for transactions affecting federal assets. Provide direction to the M&O contractor within the scope of work of the performance-based contract and within Departmental funding and program guidance. Internal Site Office Operations Serves as a leader and senior manager for the onsite Federal workforce. Manages the Site Office budget, and Federal business systems to ensure effective and efficient operations. Establishes goals and objectives for the Site Office. Ensures technical and administrative staff capabilities, skills and experiences are consistent with the effective and efficient operation of the Site Office.

Qualifications: 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. 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): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. 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): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-01