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Program Manager

CNS

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Program Manager
Career Level:Senior Specialist

Job Specialty: Program-General-Technical

What Youll Do

This position requires the ability to identify and communicate program scope goals objectives and customer requirements for a Program that exceeds $100M in yearly budget.

Plans and directs a program which typically involves a portfolio of related projects. Develops program strategies and execution plans to accomplish program deliverables and objectives. Responsible for the cost schedule and technical performance of programs or sub-elements of major programs. Directs all phases of the program from inception through completion. Coordinates the preparation of proposals business plans proposal work statements and specifications operating budgets and financial terms/condition of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost schedule and technical performance. Participates directly with the customer in the negotiation of deliverables and baseline changes.

The position requires a thorough knowledge of NNSA and CNS processes policies and procedures knowledge of program/project management principles processes and systems; and knowledge of financial/budgeting processes and systems. The ability to provide program level management and control of planning authorizing and monitoring the accomplishment of work within approved technical scope schedule and funding constraints in accordance with approved work authorization documents; the ability to logically and systematically evaluate program and process problems to determine appropriate solutions; and the ability to direct coordinate and facilitate the activities of technical administration program personnel. This position requires demonstrated ability to effectively interface with internal and external customers including representing CNS in meetings and negotiations with programmatic assignment; demonstrated skill presenting technical information clearly and effectively through oral and written communications; and ability to perform duties with initiative independent judgment and discretion.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors degree: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
OR Masters degree: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
OR PhD: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in an engineering technical or business-related discipline with at least 4 years of progressive relevantexperience in engineering production facilities strategic planning Program Management or Project Management desired
Subcontract Technical Representative
Typical relevant experience ranging from 10 to 15 years. Experience in Y-12 production facilities and/or strategic planning are preferred

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

Required Experience:

Manager

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