Operations Manager

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DOE is looking to fill a Operations Manager position at the GS-14 level. DOE has direct hire authority to fill the office’s energy scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) positions at the GS-11 through GS-15 grade levels. General engineers and physical scientists are the two positions at these grade levels most available within EERE.

Direct hire authority allows DOE to hire faster than the traditional government hiring process does. In using this authority, DOE still abides by the Merit System Principles and all federal and DOE regulations for hiring. 

Position Details

  • Positions / Grades: GS-14
  • Location: DC 
  • Position type: Detail
  • Open Period: 11/6/23
  • Number of openings: 1 
  • Telework Available: Yes 

Position Description 

The detailee will support IEDO, performing the following unclassified duties:

Contract Administration: 

  • Manage and execute all contract task orders for assigned programs (Certified COTR preferred).
  • Manage and execute all agreements and funding to support Fellowship programs.

Program Planning:

  • Ensure consistent, timely, and accurate responses to information requests from internal and external sources.
  • Supporting the implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of procedures and policies for process improvement and sound business practice with goals of timeliness, maximum customer service, and efficient use of resources.

Budget:

  • Manage all aspects of planning, budget/finance, and administration.
  • Manage all financial reporting.
  • Track all laboratory and project spend plans to ensure efficient use of funds.

Administration:

  • Represent the Operations Supervisor at meetings with senior management.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

How to Apply 

Submit your resume (please limit to three pages and remove any personal identifiable information-PII) listing your experience, training, and education, knowledge, skill, and abilities as listed above. Email your resume to EERE-EOI@ee.doe.gov by close of business on Monday, November 6, 2023. Please note that you must have your supervisor’s approval prior to applying for this position. The supervisor should be copied when submitting your application via email to the address above to indicate prior approval.

PLEASE INDICATE THIS DETAIL OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR TRANSMITTAL: EOI# 24-DTL-0005, IEDO Unclassified Duties (Operations Manager), GS-14. 

Please include the following information in the email to EERE-EOI@ee.doe.gov

  • Name
  • Phone number 
  • Vacancy for which you applied 

DO NOT include the following information: 

  • Your Social Security number 
  • Your address 
  • Photos of yourself 
  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. 
  • Classified or government-sensitive information 
  • Any encryption or digital signatures 

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.