JOB SUMMARY: The "Required Documents" section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package. Applicants who do not submit a complete application package will receive an incomplete application rating. Incomplete packages will not receive further consideration. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to the Executive Consultant listed in the "Agency Contact" section below. MAJOR DUTIES: The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science - Headquarters is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to lead the Basic Energy Sciences (BES) program--one of the nation's largest sponsors of research in the natural sciences, and it is uniquely responsible for supporting fundamental research impacting energy resources, production, conversion, transmission, storage, efficiency, and waste mitigation. As the Associate Director for Office of Basic Energy Sciences you will: Serve as an international expert in the areas of research and the scientific user facilities supported by BES. Formulate program goals, strategic directions, priorities, and plans for BES, factoring in advice provided by scientific advisory committees, as appropriate. Formulate, direct, implement, administer, evaluate, and defend programs and policies necessary for the efficient implementation of a complex, comprehensive program in the basic energy sciences research. Develop the budget requirements for activities at national laboratories, universities, and other research institutions. Assist the head of the organization in formulating budget requests and defending budget requests through DOE, the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Congressional committees. Develop and maintain working relationships with the DOE Site Office Managers, the SC Consolidated Service Center Managers, and other Field Managers responsible for national laboratories performing program-sponsored research in order to ensure integration of BES's science programs with laboratory operations. Provide interpretations of organization and the DOE regulations, policies, and technical facts while engaged in meetings with Federal government officials, national laboratory directors, Congressional committees, and other public and private institutions. Maintain regular contact with the head of the organization and other senior level managers; maintain frequent contact with assistant secretaries, office directors and their representatives, counterparts in other Federal agencies, Congressional leaders, DOE field offices, contractors, university, and other research groups including foreign institutions. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.