Phase2 Technology
Electron Ion Collider (EIC) Deputy Project Director
Phase2 Technology, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter.
Re-Posting Date:
05/06/2025 Salary Range:
$215,000 and up (Special Engineer or Special Scientist) Work Location Type:
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote work based on business needs)
Are you a project management professional looking to support a strategic, operational team? Do you have experience providing cross‑functional program leadership? If so, JSA-Jefferson Lab has a great opportunity for you! Jefferson Lab seeks an experienced leader with deep familiarity of DOE O413 construction projects to join the talented multi‑lab team responsible for designing, building, and commissioning a discovery‑potential scientific nuclear physics instrument known as the Electron‑Ion Collider.
The EIC Deputy Project Director at Jefferson Lab works in partnership with the EIC Project Office at the host site, Brookhaven National Lab. Reporting to the Jefferson Lab Director, the EIC Deputy Project Director leads a team in the safe and successful execution of Jefferson Lab's EIC Project scope including detector systems, radio‑frequency systems, cryogenic systems, and magnet systems. This person is responsible for delivering the technical performance of JLab's EIC scope within cost and schedule requirements, and for providing the required project plans and status reports. Serves as a member of the EIC Project's Executive Management Team.
In addition to directing activities at Jefferson Lab, works in close collaboration with EIC Project team members at BNL and at other partners to ensure seamless coordination of activities and successful execution of the Project. The EIC Deputy Project Director is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of Jefferson Lab's EIC project team and supervises, through direct reports and matrixed staff, the various Control Account Managers.
In this role you will:
Serve as EIC Deputy Project Director and member of the EIC Project's Executive Management Team and Integrated Project Team; act as the Lab's primary project management point of contact with external partners, DOE, the host laboratory, and the project team.
Lead the planning, design and construction of Jefferson Lab's EIC project scope, including detector systems, radio‑frequency systems, cryogenic systems and magnet systems.
Provide responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of Jefferson Lab's EIC project team and supervise, through direct reports and matrixed staff, the various Control Account Managers and support staff.
Execute program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.); capture and communicate program status and data to maintain accurate and current program information for stakeholders.
Serve as a member of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) for the EIC Project, interfacing with DOE Office of Nuclear Physics, Brookhaven Site Office (BHSO), and Thomas Jefferson Site Office regarding plans, status and progress.
Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with senior management; serve as a vital link for fostering positive and effective partnerships within the organization and with the EIC Brookhaven National Laboratory project team; develop project staffing and resource plans and coordinate closely with lab leadership to ensure adequate resources.
As a member of the senior leadership team, contribute to the development of Jefferson Lab's long‑term vision and strategy while maintaining a strong commitment to the institution's values, guiding principles and ethics.
Qualifications we require:
Master's degree in engineering or scientific field and 15 or more years in a relevant technical area of engineering, physics instrumentation or particle accelerator systems, including 5 or more years in a senior management position.
Qualifications we prefer:
Ph.D. degree in engineering or scientific field and 20 or more years in a relevant technical area of engineering, physics instrumentation or particle accelerator systems, including 5 or more years in a senior management position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of project management principles and processes and relevant scientific and technical programs.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex technical projects, establish priorities, assess competing resource demands and make decisions that optimize project performance.
Knowledge of DOE project management policies and requirements.
Strong commitment to safety, high standards of ethics and integrity.
Ability to effectively lead and manage a team through direct line management and a matrixed framework.
Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, analytical writing, and speaking skills with attention to detail.
Capable of handling multiple competing priorities in a complex R&D environment.
About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time‑off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast
Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269‑7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.
Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign‑state‑sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full‑time, part‑time or voluntary.
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Re-Posting Date:
05/06/2025 Salary Range:
$215,000 and up (Special Engineer or Special Scientist) Work Location Type:
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote work based on business needs)
Are you a project management professional looking to support a strategic, operational team? Do you have experience providing cross‑functional program leadership? If so, JSA-Jefferson Lab has a great opportunity for you! Jefferson Lab seeks an experienced leader with deep familiarity of DOE O413 construction projects to join the talented multi‑lab team responsible for designing, building, and commissioning a discovery‑potential scientific nuclear physics instrument known as the Electron‑Ion Collider.
The EIC Deputy Project Director at Jefferson Lab works in partnership with the EIC Project Office at the host site, Brookhaven National Lab. Reporting to the Jefferson Lab Director, the EIC Deputy Project Director leads a team in the safe and successful execution of Jefferson Lab's EIC Project scope including detector systems, radio‑frequency systems, cryogenic systems, and magnet systems. This person is responsible for delivering the technical performance of JLab's EIC scope within cost and schedule requirements, and for providing the required project plans and status reports. Serves as a member of the EIC Project's Executive Management Team.
In addition to directing activities at Jefferson Lab, works in close collaboration with EIC Project team members at BNL and at other partners to ensure seamless coordination of activities and successful execution of the Project. The EIC Deputy Project Director is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of Jefferson Lab's EIC project team and supervises, through direct reports and matrixed staff, the various Control Account Managers.
In this role you will:
Serve as EIC Deputy Project Director and member of the EIC Project's Executive Management Team and Integrated Project Team; act as the Lab's primary project management point of contact with external partners, DOE, the host laboratory, and the project team.
Lead the planning, design and construction of Jefferson Lab's EIC project scope, including detector systems, radio‑frequency systems, cryogenic systems and magnet systems.
Provide responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of Jefferson Lab's EIC project team and supervise, through direct reports and matrixed staff, the various Control Account Managers and support staff.
Execute program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.); capture and communicate program status and data to maintain accurate and current program information for stakeholders.
Serve as a member of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) for the EIC Project, interfacing with DOE Office of Nuclear Physics, Brookhaven Site Office (BHSO), and Thomas Jefferson Site Office regarding plans, status and progress.
Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with senior management; serve as a vital link for fostering positive and effective partnerships within the organization and with the EIC Brookhaven National Laboratory project team; develop project staffing and resource plans and coordinate closely with lab leadership to ensure adequate resources.
As a member of the senior leadership team, contribute to the development of Jefferson Lab's long‑term vision and strategy while maintaining a strong commitment to the institution's values, guiding principles and ethics.
Qualifications we require:
Master's degree in engineering or scientific field and 15 or more years in a relevant technical area of engineering, physics instrumentation or particle accelerator systems, including 5 or more years in a senior management position.
Qualifications we prefer:
Ph.D. degree in engineering or scientific field and 20 or more years in a relevant technical area of engineering, physics instrumentation or particle accelerator systems, including 5 or more years in a senior management position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of project management principles and processes and relevant scientific and technical programs.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex technical projects, establish priorities, assess competing resource demands and make decisions that optimize project performance.
Knowledge of DOE project management policies and requirements.
Strong commitment to safety, high standards of ethics and integrity.
Ability to effectively lead and manage a team through direct line management and a matrixed framework.
Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, analytical writing, and speaking skills with attention to detail.
Capable of handling multiple competing priorities in a complex R&D environment.
About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time‑off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast
Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269‑7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.
Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign‑state‑sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full‑time, part‑time or voluntary.
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