Chief Counsel, Federal Energy Financing & Policy

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Energy seeks an exceptional executive leader to serve as Chief Counsel, guiding landmark financing initiatives for next-generation energy projects.

Lead legal strategy to support energy independence, grid resilience, and nationwide cost reductions while upholding the rule of law and constitutional principles. Minimum qualifications emphasize Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) with emphasis on complex federal credit structures and

Qualifications

• TQ1: Demonstrated legal expertise in structuring, negotiating, documenting, and advising on complex federal credit transactions.
• TQ2: Demonstrated expertise in federal statutory, fiscal, and administrative law related to federal credit and financing programs, including issues across multiple areas of law.
• ECQ1: Commitment to the rule of law and the Constitution, upholding the principles of the American founding.
• ECQ2: Driving efficiency through resource management, budget discipline, and process improvements.
• ECQ3: Merit and competence in producing high-quality work.
• ECQ4: Leading people to high performance and accountability.
• ECQ5: Achieving results aligned to organizational goals.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Energy seeks an exceptional executive leader to serve as Chief Counsel, guiding landmark financing initiatives for next-generation energy projects.

Lead legal strategy to support energy independence, grid resilience, and nationwide cost reductions while upholding the rule of law and constitutional principles. Minimum qualifications emphasize Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) with emphasis on complex federal credit structures and