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Open: April 7, 2026 — Closes: April 21, 2026
Summary
The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science is looking for a dynamic Senior Executive Service (SES) professional to serve as the Pacific Northwest Site Office Manager at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) located in Richland, WA.
Major Duties
As the Pacific Northwest Site Office Manager, you will: Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Management and Operating (M&O) contractor. Partner with the PNNL M&O contractor to implement best management practices to achieve program, project, and operational goals through execution of a performance-based contract. Facilitate work at PNNL by identifying and implementing actions that will assist the PNNL M&O contractor to accomplish high quality science consistent with appropriate laws and regulations. Maintain a comprehensive operational awareness of the PNNL M&O contractor's activities and facility conditions. Ensure that work is planned and performed safely through a developed, implemented, and maintained Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS). Conduct outreach activities and represents Department of Energy (DOE) with various government officials, regulatory, and business, academic, and Industry leaders concerning PNNL to increase public trust stakeholder involvement. Establish and communicate DOE requirements and expectations, authorize work, provide funding, review work products, and offer feedback to the M&O contractor. Maintain a deep understanding of laboratory programs, operations, and performance issues, providing timely feedback to Office of Science management. Lead and manage the onsite Federal workforce, overseeing budget, and Federal business systems to ensure effective and efficient operations.
