Director of Office of Classification

Summary The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking a distinguished and visionary executive to serve as the Director of the Office of Classification within the Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS). This senior leadership role is responsible for the government-wide and department-wide direction of policies, procedures, and guidance for identifying and protecting the nation's most sensitive nuclear and national security information. Duties Are you a distinguished and visionary executive ready to lead at the highest levels of national security? The U.S. Department of energy (DOE) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Director of the Office of Classification. This senior executive role is your opportunity to shape and direct the policies that protect the nation's most sensitive nuclear and national security information. You will have decision making authority over the classification and declassification of critical data, including Restricted Data (RD) and Transclassified Foreign Nuclear Information (TFNI), under the Atomic Energy Act. If you are prepared to be the primary point of contact and decision maker on classification matters and safeguard the country's most vital assets, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role. The primary duties in this pivotal role will include: Policy Development and Interpretation: The Director develops, interprets, and directs government-wide and department-wide policies and procedures for the classification and control of the nation's most sensitive information. This includes Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), Transclassified Foreign Nuclear Information (TFNI), and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI). Program Management and Leadership: The incumbent provides corporate leadership and directs all operations of the Office of Classification, which includes the Office of Quality Management, the Office of Technical Guidance, and the Office of Document Reviews. This involves setting long-range goals, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with national and DOE policies. Classification and Declassification Authority: The Director holds ultimate authority for classifying, declassifying, downgrading, or upgrading National Security Information (NSI) under DOE's cognizance. They recommend all actions involving the declassification of RD, FRD, and TFNI and serve as the Denying Official for information requested under statute or Executive Order. International and Interagency Liaison: The Director serves as the primary DOE contact on all matters concerning the classification and declassification of information. They also coordinate with other U.S. government agencies on complex classification issues. Oversight and Training: The incumbent is responsible for training and appointing key classification personnel across the Department. They also evaluate Headquarters and field element programs to ensure they comply with classification policies. If you are a proven executive leader with a deep commitment to national security and the expertise to navigate the complexities of information classification, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Your leadership will be crucial in protecting the nation's most sensitive assets. Join the Department of Energy and apply your skills to a mission of unparalleled importance. Requirements Conditions of employment 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. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. 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)" 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. 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 should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level experience leading the development, interpretation, and implementation of government-wide or agency-wide classification policy architecture for sensitive national security information, including atomic energy data. This includes end-to-end responsibility for the full policy lifecycle, from statutory analysis and interagency coordination to drafting binding directives, and resolving complex, precedent-setting classification decisions that have department-wide and interagency impact. TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level experience directing comprehensive, enterprise-scale classification program operations and oversight for national security missions across diverse geographical and organizational platforms, including strategically integrating classification functions with critical disciplines like safeguards, intelligence, and legal, while exercising risk-informed decision-making in program evaluations, interagency adjudication, and defending final determinations to senior leadership and external stakeholders. 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 No education requirements for this position. Additional information Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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