Director Office of Enterprise Assessments

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Energy Headquarters in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Executive to lead the Office of Enterprise Assessment (EA), part of the Office of Management. The Director will develop and execute independent oversight, enforcement, and safety programs complex-wide.

Candidates must demonstrate Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications and commit to improving government efficiency while upholding the Constitution and rule of law. This is a senior SES role.

Qualifications

• ECQs: commitment to rule of law and founding principles.
• ECQs 2–5: driving efficiency, merit and competence, leading people, achieving results.
• TQs: leadership across safety, security, and program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Office of Enterprise Assessment within the DOE.
• Develop and execute independent oversight and enforcement programs.
• Safeguard DOE assets, workers, and critical operations complex-wide.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic direction

Job description

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.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.