Physical Scientist

Department of Energy Headquarters • Full-time • Multiple Locations • $106.44k - $170.62k / year • 22h ago

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Open: October 20, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Portsmouth Paducah Project Office, Department of Energy. As a Physical Scientist, you will serve as an expert advisor providing strategic leadership for major Department of Energy (DOE) scientific and engineering initiatives. You will also develop and implement technical guidance for complex systems, projects, and programs to resolve novel, mission-critical management and operational challenges.

Major Duties

The mission of Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO) is to manage the DOE cleanup efforts at two gaseous diffusion plant sites - Portsmouth (Piketon), Ohio, and Paducah, Kentucky. The PPPO conducts environmental remediation, waste management, depleted Uranium Hexafluoride (DUF6) conversion, and decontamination and decommissioning at the plant sites. PPPO's goal is to accelerate cleanup, eliminating potential environmental threats, reducing the DOE footprint, and reducing life-cycle cost. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Physical Scientist, you will: Direct high-impact scientific and engineering programs lacking technical precedent to to meet key organizational goals and missions. Represent the agency on interagency task forces and before groups such as Congress, state officials, and industry partners to deliver technical briefing or testimony. Evaluates technical maturity and scientific trends across complex technology options to guide decision-making and reduce operational risks. Serve as a technical authority, formulating and implementing key policies while providing strategic counsel to senior leadership and external partners. Develop cross-organizational guidance to resolve complex engineering problems and drive collaborative opportunities with public and private partners.

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