Fermi Site Office Manager

Department of Energy Headquarters • Full-time • Warrenville, Illinois • $199.17k - $228k / year • 1d ago

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Open: September 10, 2026 — Closes: September 24, 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 Site Office Manager at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) located in Batavia, Illinois.

Major Duties

As the Fermi Site Office Manager, you will: Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the Fermilab Management and Operating (M&O) contractor. Partner with the Fermilab M&O contractor to implement best management practices to achieve program, project, and operational goals through execution of a performance-based contract. Collaborate with the M&O contractor management to identify and implement actions that will assist the Fermilab M&O contractor to accomplish world-class science consistent with relevant laws and regulations. Establish and communicate Department of Energy (DOE) requirements and expectations, authorize work, provide funding, review work products, and offer feedback to the M&O contractor. Maintain a comprehensive operational awareness the Fermilab 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 DOE with various government officials, regulatory, and business, academic, and Industry leaders concerning Fermilab to increase public trust stakeholder involvement. 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.