Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Company: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.
Come join us and help solve the world's most challenging energy problems! We are seeking a Program Manager responsible for leading all aspects of ORNL’s Renewables, Renewables to Grid Integration, and ARPA-E Programs. In this position you will report to Associated Laboratory Director in the Energy Science and Technology
Directorate. You will work in close coordination with ORNL Division Directors, Section Heads, Group Leaders, other Program Managers, and technical staff. You will be responsible for developing strategy, proposing work and executing related R&D, demonstration, and deployment programs.
Main Duties / Responsibilities: Lead strategic and business planning, business development and relationship management, and program execution for renewables, renewables to grid, and ARPA-E technologies at ORNL. This includes work sponsored by the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) Office of Renewable Power and the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy, as well as related
work sponsored by others through Strategic Partnership Programs, User Agreements, and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements.
Closely work with other ORNL program managers to enable renewable energy integration opportunities by leveraging projects/programs within other program areas – namely Office of Electricity. Manage and prioritize the budgets of the EERE Office of Renewable Power including – Solar Energy Technologies Office, Wind Energy Technologies Office, Geothermal Technologies Office, and Water Power Technologies, as well as ARPA-E. Lead FOA responses for the relevant programs. Direct and lead the development of the relevant Annual Operating Plans.
Ensure sponsor technical milestones/quality and financial management expectations are met or exceeded, including mid-year and end-of-year reviews as prescribed by the sponsor Compile quarterly accomplishments for the Performance Evaluation and Management Process (PEMP) leading to ORNL Annual Report. Provide program oversight to maintain relevant aspects of ESTD user facilities. Mentor PIs and other staff to encourage career development, safe work environment, and maximum productivity. Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health and quality program requirements. Interact with DOE Program Managers and provide leadership to the program development at ORNL in the outlined technology areas.
Provide leadership by working with ORNL program managers. Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. Basic Qualifications: This position requires a Masters degree in an engineering or closely-related science discipline and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Specific research and scientific leadership experience in renewables and grid integration of such technologies in an R&D setting is required. Significant experience in management of research, development, demonstration, and deployment activities, including assembly and direction of multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability. Periodic travel is required for this position Preferred Qualifications: Experience at a DOE national laboratory is preferred. Previous work experience with DOE sponsors, including EERE Office of Renewable Power and ARPA-E is highly desired.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. We accept Word (. doc,docx), Adobe (unsecured. pdf), Rich Text Format (. rtf), and HTML (. htm,html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment. If you have trouble applying for a position, please email is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.
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is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Our diverse capabilities span a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling the Laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and to carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace.
As a U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity,
inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice.
These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation. Major Duties/Responsibilities: The position will report to the PMO. Though the position directly supports the existing ORNL ERP Project Manager, the position is highly visible requiring direct interaction with the Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Information Technology
Services Division (ITSD), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as well as all other levels within the business services organization, IT, and Research organizations including section heads, Group and Team Leaders, Enterprise Architects, vendors, principal investigators, R&D staff, and others.
It is expected that the Deputy Project Manager will acclimate such that experience gained on the S/4HANA upgrade prepares the individual to lead future business system upgrades as a Project Manager. Specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Develops and manages Project Management Plans (PMP), Configuration Management Plans, work breakdown structures, project tasking and sequencing for project schedules.
Manages and directs complex matrixed project teams. Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget and are of acceptable quality. Ensures projects execute communications plans, appropriately summarizes project status, interfaces with project workstream/task leads, project sponsors, Service Portfolio Managers (SPM), ITSD leadership teams and resources. Identifies, diagnoses, and consults on project risks, identifies mitigation strategies. backsses project risks/issues, problems, implements corrective actions, executes baseline changes where necessary.
Acts as an advocate for project management by providing information, recommendations, guidance, and assistance to business & IT staff regarding PM best practices to elevate overall staff project management knowledge. Prepares and presents presentations and reports as required, providing recommendations and findings on matters relating to projects. Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferably in project management, computer science, business management, information systems, or related disciplines. A minimum of 5 years of related project management experience with 2 years or more in a lead role, understanding of IT hardware, software, and systems. Demonstrated practical experience in IT project work, especially application development and major infrastructure/technology deployments and upgrades. Knowledge of modern application software development lifecycle processes such as Agile.
A thorough understanding of PMI/PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas, and hands-on experience with the processes within the Knowledge Areas of Integration, scope, time, cost, communication, risk, and stakeholder management. Significant experience with project planning and management tools, particularly in terms of scope organization, defining deliverables & requirements, detailed scheduling & cost estimation, resource loading, budgeting, status & reporting, change control, and maintaining post-project lessons learned. Preferred Qualifications: Extensive experience in SAP ERP (SAP ECC, SAP S/4 Hana) for all areas supporting the business functions in Supply Chain Management, Procure-to-Pay, Order to Cash, MM, WMS An advanced degree in project management, business management, computer science, information systems, or related discipline.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or equivalent. Experience with IT-specific project management methods, such as Agile and its associated processes. Experience operating with the rigor of a Software Development Lifecycle.
Ability to organize and coordinate work on a variety of assignments with minimal supervision. Demonstrated interpersonal skills working in a matrix/collaborative environment with a broad range of individuals, particularly including scientists, engineers, managers, administrators, and technicians. Strong communicator at all levels of an organization including executive management and external stakeholders. Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance. This position is a Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) testing designated position which requires passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in which employees are subject to being randomly selected for testing.
The occupant of this position will also be subject to an ongoing requirement to report to ORNL any drug-related arrest or conviction or receipt of a positive drug test result. Special Requirements: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future. In order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (. doc,docx), Adobe (unsecured. pdf), Rich Text Format (. rtf), and HTML (. htm,html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment. If you have trouble applying for a position, please email is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
role is responsible for advancing ORNL’s aspirations to be a national leader and key resource in US plans for accelerating fusion energy development. These aspirations are founded on world-class technical capabilities in plasma physics, fusion materials, and fusion technology combined with project excellence through the US ITER Project Office and Materials Plasma Exposure e Xperiment (MPEX) efforts.
The Division Director will be responsible for developing and delivering a vision that brings together capabilities from across ORNL to deliver understanding and solutions that simultaneously advance fundamental capabilities and address the needs of an emerging fusion industry. ORNL is a well-positioned
US and world leader in fusion energy with core strengths residing in FED, FFESD, and throughout the Lab. In addition to a diverse set of research and development (R&D) capabilities that are solving the most challenging aspects of fusion energy development, ORNL has multiple partnerships with private fusion companies in the development and execution of their technology roadmaps.
Working with DOE Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) and with ALDs and Division Directors from sister organizations in the Lab, the incumbent will be responsible for ideating, developing, and executing a multi-faceted R&D program that supports the nation’s long-range plan for fusion energy development. This will include
foundational R&D programs targeting rapid advances in the underlying science and technology, translational R&D that converts this knowledge to solutions, and supportive R&D that provides subject matter expertise to interested industry partners.
Developing and adjusting the appropriate mix of these programs as well as the necessary skill mix will be a key responsibility for the FED Director. In addition, this individual will be responsible for the development of an ORNL team to support MPEX operations and research, establishment of a vibrant MPEX research program that engages the US science community, and ORNL engagement in the ITER research program.
The incumbent will be responsible for managing a range of relationships including FES, partnering public institutions, private companies, sister ORNL organizations, and the US fusion community. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provide leadership of the fusion energy program at ORNL, leveraging and extending the core capabilities of the FED and organizations across ORNL. Serve as primary programmatic interface with Fusion Energy Sciences (FES), working closely with the FFESD ALD to ensure consistent, effective communication on key matters. Develop, and as necessary, evolve the fusion energy strategy for the Lab, working closely with the FFESD ALD and leaders in other ORNL organizations.
Advance the scientific excellence of FED through increased scientific productivity, program impact, publications, intellectual property development, and engagement of staff in external organizations. Coordinate effective workforce development program that attracts and retains diverse, high quality staff. Ensure a vibrant, inclusive workplace environment in which all staff can thrive. Collaborate with management peers to assist the FFESD ALD in defining and implementing strategic programmatic R&D missions for FFESD and the Laboratory.
Perform line management responsibilities including supervision of section heads, budget and business planning, salary planning, staff recruitment and development, employee relations, and performance management. Serve as the division work authority, striving to implement a culture within the workplace that is attentive to the identification of hazards and responsive to providing controls and processes to address the hazards. Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. Basic Qualifications: A Ph. D. in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field of study. 15+ years of proven experience. Proven experience in leading R&D teams. Scientific productivity demonstrated by a record of lead-authored publications (published, accepted, or submitted). Preferred Qualifications: Line organization management experience at the group or division level (or equivalent). Demonstrated experience in developing effective teams with significant contributions from individuals/groups outside direct management control.
Hands-on experience in working in research partnerships, either through research participation or coordination role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that can interact effectively with a broad spectrum of people and issues in a fast-paced R&D environment. Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory. Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
Benefits at ORNL: ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hard-working people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience. Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
Relocation: Moving is stressful and expensive, and UT Battelle offers a wide range of relocation benefits for individuals and families to make it easier to come and work here. If you are invited to interview, please ask your Recruiter about relocating with ORNL. This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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(DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.
We are seeking a skilled Project Manager for the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) Upgrades Project Office to lead the Reactor Pressure Vessel Replacement (RPVR), a $700M+ DOE project that will enable long-term operations (LTO) of the reactor and enable significant scientific opportunities to the
nation. The RPVR project is composed of equipment design, construction, procurement, assembly, installation, and commissioning as a DOE Hazard Category 1 Nuclear Facility.
HFIR provides one of the highest steady-state neutron fluxes of any research reactor in the world. The thermal and cold neutrons produced by HFIR are used for research into the fundamental properties of materials, including biological and engineered materials, enabling researchers to make scientific discoveries and address some of the biggest challenges facing society today. Completed in 1965 and operating at 85 MW, HFIR is the strongest reactor-based neutron source in the United States and is home to neutron scattering
research facilities used for fundamental and applied research on the structure and dynamics of matter.
ORNL is preparing to replace HFIR’s pressure vessel, along with other key reactor core components, to sustain and enhance HFIR’s operational performance. This exciting project will enable ORNL to continue providing the Office of Science with essential isotopes production and research and development to meet the ever-growing demands of the United States’ research, medical and national defense needs. Ensuring long-term operations of this critical asset is thus essential to continued U. petitiveness. Purpose: The Project Manager works with the HFIR Upgrades Project Office Director to provide management oversight of the RPVR technical systems, ensuring that scope, budget, and schedule performance objectives are achieved on time and within budget, in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible to the Project Director and the Program Management Group Lead to oversee and facilitate all project actions, to include design, acquisition strategy, contractor selection, engineering, construction, and commissioning of the work effort. Forms, motivates, and manages a diverse, integrated project team to deliver the project on budget, on schedule, and within scope.
Works closely with Research Reactors Division (RRD), Neutron Scattering Division (NSD), and the Neutron Technologies Division (NTD) in the Neutron Sciences Directorate (NSc D) to ensure the successful execution of the project scope. Identifies and defines the project scope and is responsible for managing the project work breakdown structure, schedule, cost estimates, actual costs, risk register & risk analyses, earned value reporting and baseline change control. Establishes project-specific management policies, procedures, standards, and training that conform to DOE, ORNL, and UT-Battelle best practices which direct and guide the successful planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout of the project.
Leads communicating and reporting project status and performance information to project stakeholders, ORNL staff members and collaborators. Leads interface with major construction project stakeholders: DOE; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms; support contractors; and research and development groups. Also leads the project in preparing and executing various internal and external performance reviews. Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. Basic Qualifications: A BS/BA degree in Science, Engineering, Project Management, or other related field. Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in successfully performing project management duties with technical engineering or scientific projects with a demonstrated track record of project success.
Operating nuclear reactor management experience in Engineering or Operations. Proven success in managing engineering teams, including design of complex equipment within a reactor facility. Demonstrated ability to work productively with highly skilled scientists, engineers, and project management professionals. Exceptional communications skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to a diverse audience Thorough understanding of the applicable DOE Orders and best-practices governing DOE Office of Science projects, to include DOE O 413.3B, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Projects and DOE STD 1189, Integration of Safety into the Design Process.
Well versed in construction, operations, R&D, and business systems to assure project scope is accomplished, schedules are met, and work is completed within budget. Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent.
MS in Project Management or similar field; or relevant, extensive experience in lieu of degree. Experience with DOE nuclear facilities projects to include initial construction and/or upgrades to the facility. Comprehensive understanding of nuclear technology (e. g. nuclear reactor safety basis, design, and construction). Experience with neutron instruments. Project experience working with DOE projects within the Office of Science portfolio. Experience managing/working with projects using the following software/systems: Oracle Primavera and Deltek Cobra or EVMS cost processors.
Experience with projects using a ‘DOE compliant’ EVMS environment; to include establishing baselines, incorporating baseline changes, producing monthly reports and variance analysis. Experience with isotope production or similar technologies. Experience with preparing and participating in DOE Office of Science Independent Project Reviews (IPRs) and EVMS surveillance reviews. This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. We accept Word (. doc,docx), Adobe (unsecured.
pdf), Rich Text Format (. rtf), and HTML (. htm,html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment. If you have trouble applying for a position, please email is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
will also serve as an Inquiry Official (IO) for Incidents of Security Concerns (IOSC) that works with internal and external customers and other qualified professionals to help ensure the occurrence of a security incident prompts the appropriate graded response.
ORNL is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Our diverse capabilities span a broad spectrum of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling the Laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and to carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to
the marketplace. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Serves as the CMPC Program Manager and CMPC Point of Contact for ORNL, and conducts duties under DOE 471.6, Information Security.
Serves as an Inquiry Official for Category B IOSCs, is a backup Point of Contact for IOSCs at ORNL, and conducts duties under DOE O 470.4B, Safeguards and Security Program, and the ORNL IOSC Plan. Frequent interaction with Senior Management and Oak Ridge National Laboratory Site Office (OSO) regarding IOSCs. Provides day-to-day oversight and implementation of the CMPC program. Oversight of the classified mailing program, including classified shipments. Responsible for the development and issuance of the CMPC Plan
and providing support for development and distribution of other LPD internal procedures, and plans through the Enterprise Document and Record Management (EDRM) system and the Standards Based Management System (SBMS).
Responsible for reviewing and certifying requests for classified copiers, and destruction equipment for classified matter. Maintains documentation of approved classified file points, classified fax machines, shredders, destruction equipment and classified copiers. Confirms risk ranking score and categorization of incidents and assists with initial notification to management. Investigates and compiles reports for incidents of security concern to include reconstruction and documentation of security events, including timeline development.
Provides planning, reviews and assistance on various tasks, project, procurements, and work processes. Coordinates the implementation of applicable Department of Energy (DOE) orders, guides, and technical standards to meet ORNL contract deliverables. Serves as an authorized Derivative Classifier (DC) and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) Reviewing Official. Assists Key Shop personnel with the documentation of combination changes to security areas/safes. Oversite of the SF700 database. Performs/coordinates onsite and offsite destruction of classified matter and other classified electronic media as well as any related reports or security plans.
Serves as the Point of Contact and oversight for all classified mailing and shipping at ORNL. Maintains the Classified Repository Access training program. Updates the CMPC portion of the Annual Security Refresher Briefing training. Assists with IOSC informational meetings with OSO. Participates in the CMPC training portion of DC training and classification presentations. Communicates with the DOE Office of Enforcement staff on occasion.
Maintains SSIMS qualifications/account and an account on the ESN classified computing system. Provides assistance and supporting the OPSEC program execution, and serves as the alternate OPSEC coordinator. Establishes and maintains a culture that supports personal safety, as well as the needs of the customers. Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs Basic Qualifications: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A minimum of five years of relevant experience in safeguards and security or information protection field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of relevant DOE directives, DOE O 471.6 and DOE O 470.4B, Safeguards and Security Program. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with the use of an ESN classified network. Completion of Safeguards and Security Information Management System (SSIMS) training with adequate experience working in the system. A demonstrated track record of security investigations, analysis, and problem-solving Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to quickly change from one task to a drastically different task Strong analytical skills; customer service experience; and the ability to interpret, communicate, and implement complex instructions.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs Special Requirements: Q clearance: This position requires a current Q clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position.
WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. We accept Word (. doc,docx), Adobe (unsecured. pdf), Rich Text Format (. rtf), and HTML (. htm,html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment. If you have trouble applying for a position, please email is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
