BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A BS degree in computer science, business management, information technology, project management, or a related discipline and a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of aligned project management experience is required for consideration. An overall combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
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• Masters and PhD degree holders in the same fields of study are also encouraged to apply:

• Masters’ holders should have a minimum of four (4) to six (6) years of relevant and aligned experience.
• PhD holders should have up to three (3) years of relevant and aligned experience.
• Should have a solid understanding of project management methodologies and some practical experience supporting IT projects, including assisting with business case development, helping define scope and deliverables, creating and maintaining schedules, supporting cost estimating and budgeting, coordinating communications, engaging stakeholders, preparing status reports, and contributing to change management, quality assurance, and project reviews.
• Basic understanding of IT platforms, systems, and tools, with the ability to work with senior team members to translate user requirements into project tasks and deliverables.
• Hands-on experience contributing to IT project work, application development efforts, or infrastructure/technology deployments and upgrades under the guidance of senior staff.
• Familiarity with application software development and/or implementation projects and exposure to lifecycle processes such as Agile.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced degree in computer science, business management, information technology, project management, or a related field of study.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Experience with IT specific project management methods, such as Agile and its associated processes.
• Information security or cyber security experience, education and/or certifications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work on a variety of assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills working in a matrix/collaborative environment with a broad range of individuals, particularly including scientists, engineers, managers, administrators, and technicians.
• Strong communicator at all levels of an organization, as well as to external stakeholders.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, the Atlassian suite of tools, Elastic and ServiceNow.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements:For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.