Director Office of Enterprise Assessments

Open: October 6, 2026 — Closes: October 19, 2026

Summary

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.