PMO Policy and Assurance Program Lead

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $101,400 - $147,600 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

What your job will be like:

The PMO Policy and Assurance Program Lead strengthens Jefferson Lab's project management culture by developing, maintaining, and assessing procedures for core PMO functional program areas, including: Project Risk Management, Earned Value Management System/PARS, Project Cost Estimating, Project Management Systems and Tools, and Training and Development. This role designs and executes proactive self-assessment programs to ensure functional areas remain effective and current. Supporting the Project Assurance Officer, the Lead helps maintain EVMS certification, assists with preparation for DOE OPA and Director's reviews, and to ensure compliance with DOE and contractual requirements. As needed, the Lead may support or manage individual projects for laboratory organizations. This strategic, hands-on role is ideal for those skilled in governance frameworks, continuous improvement, and cross-lab collaboration.

In this job you will:

• Develop and maintain PMO functional area policies, procedures, and guidance (PPG) for key PMO disciplines, including risk management, quantitative analysis practices, Monte Carlo methodologies, and cost estimating standards.
• Create, deliver, and maintain training and readiness programs for Control Account Managers (CAMs) and Project Controls Analysts (PCAs), including instructional materials, competency assessments, and evaluations of training effectiveness.
• Design and implement a data‑driven PMO self‑assessment program that uses risk models, cost metrics, EVMS performance data, and Monte Carlo outputs to assess maturity, compliance, and effectiveness across PMO functional areas.
• Evaluate PM systems and tools for utilization, compliance, and effectiveness; recommend improvements to ensure alignment with DOE O 413.3B and best‑practice project management methodologies.
• Support projects and the Project Assurance Officer by conducting cost and risk analyses for DOE Independent Project Reviews, enhancing PARS reporting and performance evaluation accuracy, and preparing analytic inputs for Director’s Reviews.
• Lead operations and provide hands-on project support as assigned by the PMO Director, including coaching project teams, performing technical analyses, and contributing specialized expertise on risk, cost, EVMS, and PM systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Tasks and assignments related to PMO function and/or Jefferson Laboratory project management capabilities and culture as assigned by the PMO Director.

Lead - Supervisory - Management

Experience

• Required: 10 or more years Project management functional role (PM, PgM, PCA, PgMA, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator)
• Preferred: 3 or more years Process improvement and assurance

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree

Experience and Education Exchange

Licenses and Certifications

• Required: Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI PMP
• Preferred: PgMP - Program Management Professional PgMP
• Preferred: Earned Value Professional EVP

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of project management principles, DOE O 413.3B requirements, Earned Value Management, project risk management, and cost estimating practices.
• Familiarity with project management systems, tools, and governance frameworks used to support complex scientific or capital projects.
• Working knowledge of federal/DOE requirements related to project assurance, compliance, and performance reporting.
• Excellent policy writing and process development skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into clear guidance.
• Skilled in conducting project assessments and reviews and synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical abilities, including interpreting project performance data and identifying trends or improvement opportunities.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Ability to design and implement continuous‑improvement and self‑assessment programs.
• Ability to interpret regulatory and contractual requirements and apply them to PMO practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, build alignment, and influence adoption of best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support operational or project needs as assigned.
• Skilled in project planning and management throughout the project lifecycle.

Additional Licenses and Certifications

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 SURATech, 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

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. 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

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people 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 View email address on aiapply.co or contact Human Resources by calling View phone number on aiapply.co and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech 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.