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Program Manager


Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 147945 - 147945
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is part of the Y-12 Field Office Department of Energy. A successful candidate in this position will support the NNSA Y-12 Field Office (YFO) Assistant Manager for Business and Contract Management providing programmatic direction of the management and operating prime contract for the Y-12 National Security Complex.


Duties

As a Program Manager you will:

  • Provide site program and project management support associated with contract administration and business management.
  • Provide programmatic direction and technology analysis support the NNSA Y-12 Field Office and a management and operating prime contract with over 8000employees and an annual budget in excess of $3B.
  • Serve as the point of contact and administrative expert providing staff assistance on matters of administrative management and improvement of program effectiveness.
  • Establish strategic goals and objectives to manage administer and implement the programs and missions of the Office.
  • Provide authoritative responses to Congressional State Federal Agency inquiries and serves as Agency spokesperson at meetings or conferences with professional groups national industry organizations and/or management of the prime Management and Operating (M&O) Contract.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    • Subject to Random Drug Testing
    • Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
    • Favorable suitability determination required.
    • Financial Disclosure is required.
    • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
    • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
    • You must be a United States Citizen.
    • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
    • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
    • Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
    Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.
    Qualifications

    A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade in the Federal Service i.e. NQ-03 or GS-14.

    Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

    Experience in directing and overseeing finance/budget operations and contract management.

    Examples of specialized experience may include:

    • Management operating contractor oversight and evaluation; or
    • Requirements and risk analysis and management; or
    • Management of full scope of business operations; or
    • Application of program and project management principles for business management operations; or
    • Leading or supervising a business management staff.
    Education

    There is no educational rewquirrement for this position.

    Additional information

    • Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
    • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
    • All positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
    • All males born after December 311959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law visit the Selective Service web page Who Must Register. If you are not registered and dont have an approved exemption you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
    • A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with the Agency policy and applicable regulations.
    • In accordance with Executive Order 14170 applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short free-response essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
    • EEO Policy: Click HERE.Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE.Veterans Information: Click HERE.Telework: Click HERE.Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.

    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.

    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.

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    Required Experience:

    IC