Job opportunities in the Office of Basic Energy Sciences: 

Physical Scientist (EPSCoR Program Manager)  GS-1301-15 | Open Period:        October 1 - 7, 2026 

• Physical Scientist (EPSCoR Program Manager) GS-1301-15 

• The Physical Scientist will serve as a Program Manager for the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). EPSCoR supports early-stage, fundamental scientific and engineering research relevant to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) energy mission in EPSCoR jurisdictions. EPSCoR’s goal is to increase the geographic diversity of institutions with the capabilities to propose competitive research in energy-related fields.   

• The EPSCoR Program Manager coordinates the implementation and review for EPSCoR activities across DOE. 

• Duties include: determining the program’s strategic direction of the program; preparing calls for proposals; organizing independent peer reviews; recommending funding allocations; justifying and managing the budget; monitoring scientific progress; and coordinating reviews and recommendations across DOE program offices.  

Physical Scientist (Geosciences Program Manager)  GS-1301-14/15 | Open Period: October 2 - 9, 2026 

• Physical Scientist (Geosciences Program Manager) GS-1301-14/15 

• The Physical Scientist will serve as the Program Manager for the BES Geosciences Program, which supports basic experimental, theoretical, and computational research in geochemistry and geophysics. Expertise in fundamental geochemistry will be critical to the position.  

• The Program Manager will determine the scientific focus and direction of the fundamental scientific research portfolio for Geosciences, prepare calls for proposals, organize independent peer reviews, recommend funding allocations, organize Principal Investigator meetings, serve as a liaison to committees, and assess the scientific progress of the Geosciences research portfolio.  

Please review the specific steps in the job opportunity announcement on how to apply.  If you have questions specific to the position, please contact the listed point of contact.