Director Office of Enterprise Assessments

The Department of Energy is seeking an experienced, innovative Executive to lead the Office of Enterprise Assessment (EA), which is part of the Office of Management (MA). We are the best-in-class operational engine driving DOE to deliver on our mission with speed, precision, and accountability. The Director is responsible for the development and execution of independent oversight, and enforcement to safeguard DOE assets, workers, and critical operations complex-wide.

Major duties

We are seeking an experienced, strategic senior executive to serve as the Director, Office of Enterprise Assessments. In this pivotal leadership role, you will lead independent oversight, assessment, and enforcement programs across the Department of Energy complex. The Director provides autonomous evaluations of nuclear safety, security, emergency management, and worker health and safety, while advising senior Departmental leadership on systemic operational risks. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to enhance Department-wide performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard the Department's vital mission. As the Director Office of Enterprise Assessments, you will: Directs the Office of Enterprise Assessments (EA) within the Office of Management (MA), establishing strategic plans, program priorities, organizational structures, and resource allocations to ensure rigorous, autonomous oversight across the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. Directs comprehensive, independent evaluations across Headquarters and field elements to assess the adequacy of DOE policies and line management performance in nuclear and industrial safety, physical and cyber security, emergency management, and worker health and safety. Manages and implements DOE's Congressionally mandated enforcement programs for nuclear safety, worker safety and health, and security, establishing enforcement priorities and directing investigative functions across the complex. Serves as a senior advisor to the Director of the Office of Management, identifying systemic risks, reporting on the effectiveness of Department-wide safety and security programs, and recommending high-impact policy, corrective, and operational improvements. Exercises delegated Departmental authorities, including serving as the appointing official for Type A Accident Investigation Boards, adjudicating waiver/variance requests, and supporting oversight of Special Access Program Oversight Committee (SAPOC). Represents the Department and EA in high-level engagements with Congress, other federal agencies, contractor leadership, and key external stakeholders, leading witness preparation for Congressional hearings and defending Departmental safety, security, and oversight positions.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume must clearly demonstrate that you possess the following technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated executive leadership experience providing strategic direction and influencing complex nuclear and industrial safety, cyber and physical security, and emergency management programs across Departmental, interagency, and intra-agency organizations. TQ 2: Demonstrated executive leadership experience directing and influencing complex enforcement, assessment, and national security training advisement, including the strategic application of qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate performance, drive organizational improvement, and enhance program effectiveness across Departmental, interagency, and intra-agency organizations. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

There is no educational requirements for this position.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a 1-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278 within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. A DOE "Q" security clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Top Secret (TS) access are required. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)