Program Manager for Project Execution

NNSA - building careers while securing the future through engineering, science, and national security in an environment where your contributions make a difference. The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP), part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), has the mission to develop the most advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology and to provide technical support for the continued safe, reliable operation of all existing naval reactors.

As the Program Manager for Project Execution you will have the following duties: Coordinate Naval Reactors headquarters and field office efforts and provide recommendations to the Division Director concerning performance, resource needs, and improvement actions. Participate in budget formulation, financial execution, manpower planning, and approval processes for assigned infrastructure construction projects Provide executive-level guidance for infrastructure and technical programs across Naval Reactors DOE sites, including planning, budgeting, review, and technical evaluation of requirements, design, construction, operation, modification, and deactivation activities. Resolve complex technical and logistical issues and ensure delivery of technically sound infrastructure and equipment on time and within budget. Oversee federal project managers for major construction efforts; provide headquarters oversight of requirements development, design, procurement, construction, testing, and equipment delivery. Develop and maintain consistent programmatic and technical standards across the Division; establish performance metrics; conduct independent technical and programmatic reviews; and develop long-range plans addressing workforce, contractor capabilities, infrastructure requirements, and future mission needs. Provide technical leadership and professional development for approximately four federal engineers and project managers (military and civilian), and oversight for several thousand contractor personnel across DOE/DON laboratories, shipyards, vendors, and other organizations ensuring program-wide consistency and high technical standards.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS VACANCY: This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or are a graduate of an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) certified SES Candidate Development Program, your executive qualifications must be assessed and approved by OPM before you can be hired. HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE (HSPD-12): A selectee's appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity. May be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, random testing after appointment. PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 278): If you are selected for this position, will be required to file this report prior to entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics of Government Act of 1978. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You may be required to complete a one-year SES probationary period. Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to a Senior Executive Service (SES) position for the first time. Employees serving on probationary period may be terminated at any time during the probationary for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance. DRUG TESTING: Subject to pre-employment/pre-appointment testing for illegal drug use under the U.S. Department of Energy Employee Drug Plan. If you are selected you will be provided information regarding drug testing. Failure to undergo testing or positive findings resulting from the test will eliminate you from further consideration for this position. If selected for and appointed to this position you will be subject to random drug testing while employed. MOBILITY: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and will be required to abide by NNSA's mobility policy. E-VERIFY: New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.