Director, Computational Science Research and Partnerships Division
What you'd do
The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science has a mission to deliver scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States. Office of Science is the nation's largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and are a major supporter of research in such key scientific fields as physics, materials science, computing, and chemistry.
Major duties
As the Director, Computational Science Research and Partnerships Division, you will: Oversee and direct an Office responsible for long-term research to develop innovative algorithms, software, methods, and workflows underpinning current and future HPC, AI, quantum hardware, and emerging science applications. Set all internal control standards for effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity and assesses all organizational policy, program, and project viability. Provide scientific advice and support in coordination with ASCR leadership to the Director of the Office of Science and DOE leadership on computational science, applied mathematics, and computer and data science initiatives. Oversee development of new or modified work methods, peer-review systems, and specific supplemental guidelines to provide uniform application in addressing complex computational partnerships, scientific simulations, and heterogeneous computing issues across the Department. Lead and coordinate computational science research, advanced computing partnerships, and interdisciplinary scientific simulations with public and private stakeholders to expand U.S. high-performance computing capabilities and promote innovative solutions to reduce technological barriers. Represent DOE leadership and the Director of ASCR within and outside DOE as a senior agency official in meetings with industry, universities, national laboratories, professional societies, and representatives of domestic and foreign governments concerning applied mathematics, computer and data science, and network facility research programs that impact the programs overseen and negotiates arrangements pertaining to program logistics, pace, and funding.
What you need to qualify
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. APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION. 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 must clearly demonstrate that you possess the following technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in strategic planning, budgeting, requirements gathering, program management, and executing the activities required to implement research programs in applied mathematics, computer and data science, including emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, heterogeneous and distributed computing, and computational science, including partnerships with physical and biological sciences and allied fields. TQ 2: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of computational science which encompasses, applied mathematics, computer and data science and physical sciences sufficient to develop research programs in data science, "smart" software tools, methods and mathematical algorithms that simplify and adapt to the use of heterogeneous architectures needed to support future scientific investigation that represent the convergence of simulation, data analytics and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), while serving as an expert on those programs when interacting with high-level/senior government officials, professional societies, and various other entities. 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.
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