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The Department of Energy’s Office of Science seeks talented and enthusiastic professionals to join our mission! Office of Science’s mission is 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 the lead Federal agency supporting fundamental scientific research for our Nation’s clean energy future. We support over 28,000 researchers across over 300 academic institutions and the DOE National Laboratories; we build and operate a suite of 28 scientific user facilities that collectively advance the research of over 36,000 users annually; and we are responsible for the stewardship of 10 of the 17 DOE National Laboratories.

Below is a list of federal job opportunities, including Pathways Internships, in the Office of Science.

Prospective applicants should follow the links to the job announcement on USAJOBS.gov for a complete description of the job and its application requirements.

Please read the USAJOBS announcement carefully to identify the specific documentation requirements. All required documentation must be submitted as described by the announcement closing date. To learn more about the USAJOBS application process, please click here.

Office of Science is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in the workplace. To view the Department of Energy EEO poster, please click here.


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SC Headquarters Positions

Advanced Scientific Computing Research 1

Director, Computational Science Research and Partnerships Division
Germantown, MD
Open 07/31/2026 to 08/14/2026
Pay Scale & Grade
ES 00
Salary
$199,172 - $228,000 per year
Work Schedule
Full-time
Telework Eligible?
No
Notes

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.

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