Princeton Site Office Manager
Company
Department of Energy - Department of Energy - Agency Wide
Location
Princeton, New Jersey
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Energy is seeking a dynamic Senior Executive Service (SES) professional to serve as the Princeton Site Office Manager. In this pivotal role, you'll be the senior federal official with responsibility steward the Management and Operating (M&O) contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) in Princeton, New Jersey.
Duties
As the Princeton Site Office (PSO) Manager, your responsibilities encompass developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and the Management and Operating (M&O) contractor, providing federal stewardship of government assets at the PPPL site, and managing the internal operations of the Site Office.
Program Implementation and Federal Stewardship
Works jointly with PPPL and the M&O contractor to identify and implement actions that will assist the laboratory to accomplish high quality science consistent with appropriate Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
Establishes and communicates DOE requirements and expectations, authorizes work, provides funds for the work, reviews and approves work products, and provides feedback to the M&O contractor.
Maintains a deep understanding of laboratory programs, operations, and performance issues, providing timely feedback to SC management
Maintains comprehensive operational awareness of PPPL activities and facility conditions, serving as the owner for transactions affecting federal assets.
Provide direction to the M&O contractor within the scope of work of the performance-based contract and within Departmental funding and program guidance.
Internal Site Office Operations
Serves as a leader and senior manager for the onsite Federal workforce. Manages the Site Office budget, and Federal business systems to ensure effective and efficient operations. Establishes goals and objectives for the Site Office.
Ensures technical and administrative staff capabilities, skills and experiences are consistent with the effective and efficient operation of the Site Office.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
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.
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"
Qualifications
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ 1: Demonstrates executive experience in providing leadership and direction to a complex scientific or technical organization, such as the management or oversight of nationally recognized large-scale research and development facilities or programs.
TQ 2: Demonstrates a general understanding of science and technology, as well as a working knowledge of and ability to oversee a wide variety of business and operational management systems.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs:
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
Additional information
Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
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 may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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03/18/2026
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