JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Physics (NP), Office of the Deputy Director for Science Programs (DDSP), Office of Science (SC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The "Required Documents" section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package. Applicants who do not submit a complete application package will receive an incomplete application rating, and will not receive further consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science - Headquarters is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to lead the Nuclear Physics (NP) program, which supports fundamental peer-reviewed research to understand the forces and particles of nature as manifested in nuclear matter. The program fosters research to provide new insights and advance our knowledge on the nature of matter and energy and to develop the scientific knowledge, technologies, and trained workforce that will be needed to underpin the Department of Energy's missions for nuclear-related national security, energy, climate, medicine, and commerce. The program also operates accelerator-based user facilities in the scientific disciplines encompassed by these Nuclear Physics research areas. As the Associate Director, Office of Nuclear Physics you will: Formulate program goals, strategic directions, priorities, and plans for NP, factoring in advice provided by scientific advisory committees, as appropriate. Serve as an international expert in the areas of research and the scientific user facilities supported by NP. Formulate, direct, implement, administer, evaluate, and defend programs and policies necessary for the efficient implementation of a complex, comprehensive program in nuclear physics research. Develop the budget requirements for activities at national laboratories, universities, and other research institutions. Assist the head of the organization in formulating budget requests and defending budget requests through DOE, the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Congressional committees. Develop and maintain working relationships with the DOE Site Office Managers, the Consolidated Service Center Manager, and other Field Managers responsible for national laboratories performing program-sponsored research in order to ensure integration of the Office's science programs with laboratory operations. Integrate the efforts of the program elements, particularly the elements that support research with those that support the design, construction, and operations of instrumentation and the scientific user facilities. Integrate the NP program with other Office of Science programs, other DOE programs, and other Federal research programs such as those of the National Science Foundation. Assure effective interagency planning, coordination, and evaluation of programs that cut across agencies. Provide interpretations of the organization and DOE regulations, policies, and technical facts while engaging in meetings with Federal government officials, national laboratory directors, Congressional committees, and other public and private institutions. Provide overall management direction for the program by performing supervisory duties for a staff of scientific, technical and administrative employees. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
