Director Office of Standard Contract Management

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy Headquarters seeks a dynamic, seasoned executive to serve as the Director of the Office of Standard Contract Management within the Office of the General Counsel in Washington, DC. This SES-level role requires strategic leadership, policy acumen, and a proven track record in managing complex nuclear waste and contract programs.

Candidates must demonstrate Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs), with a commitment to the rule of law,

Qualifications

• Describe your experience meeting the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume (not to exceed 2 pages).
• TQ 1: Experience managing programmatic work related to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act and the Standard Contract for Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel/HLW (10 CFR Part 961).
• TQ 2: Experience managing disposition of spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste, consent-based siting, interim storage, and complex government contracts.

Skills

ECQ 1: Rule of Law

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency

ECQ 3: Merit & Competence

ECQ 4: Leading People

ECQ 5: Achieving Results

TQ 1: Nuclear Waste Program

TQ 2: Nuclear Waste Contracts

Job description

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of the General Counsel is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to serve as the Director of the Office of Standard Contract Management.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: Describe your experience managing or directing programmatic work related to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (as amended), the Standard Contract for Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and/or High-Level Radioactive Waste (10 CFR Part 961), Nuclear Waste Fund fee adequacy determinations, and claims or disputes arising from the Department's obligations under the Standard Contract or similar instruments.

TQ 2: Describe your experience managing or directing work related to the disposition of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, including consent-based siting processes, interim storage facility development, and the administration or oversight of complex government contracts with nuclear utilities and waste generators.

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.