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Director Office of Administration

Department of Energy - Agency Wide

Department of Energy

Fresh

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$199,172 - $228,000

per year

Closes

March 10, 2026More DOE jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading the Department of Energy's Office of Administration, overseeing administrative services, facilities management, and support for headquarters operations to ensure the agency runs smoothly and efficiently.

A good fit would be a seasoned executive with strong leadership skills, experience in managing large-scale building projects and teams, and a deep commitment to government efficiency, the rule of law, and constitutional principles.

Ideal candidates thrive in high-stakes environments, driving results while upholding accountability and innovation.

Key Requirements

  • Executive-level experience in facilities management, including building operations, systems management, and infrastructure
  • Proven ability to manage architectural and engineering contractors through design, construction, and project delivery on time and within budget
  • Strategic leadership to direct personnel, resolve complex challenges, communicate across levels, delegate authority, and develop staff
  • Demonstrated commitment to the rule of law, U.S. Constitution, and serving the American people (ECQ 1)
  • Ability to drive efficiency through resource management, budgeting, cutting waste, and implementing process/technological upgrades (ECQ 2)
  • Technical competence to produce high-quality work reliably (ECQ 3)
  • Skills in leading and inspiring teams, fostering high-performance cultures, managing change, and holding accountability (ECQ 4)
  • Proven track record of achieving individual and organizational results aligned with goals (ECQ 5)

Full Job Description

The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking an experienced, innovative Executive to lead the Office of Administration, which is part of the Office of Management (MA).

MA is 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 direction of programs to provide administrative services and facilities to support DOE HDQTS and for select Department-wide responsibilities.

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 ability to provide executive-level facilities management experience, including building operations, systems management, and infrastructure.

Proven ability to manage architectural and engineering contractors through design and construction phases. Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

TQ 2: Strategic ability to provide executive leadership capability to direct personnel and programs, resolve complex interrelated challenges, communicate effectively across organization levels, delegate authority strategically, develop staff capacity, and integrate program operations with enterprise-wide management goals.

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. Major Duties:

As the Director, Office of Administration, you will, Serve as the principal advisor to the Director of the Office of Management on all administrative operations for DOE Headquarters and field sites, providing strategic leadership and expertise across functions like space and facilities, printing, mail, property, travel, and other administrative services.

Lead the strategic initiative for DOE's relocation to a new building, encompassing detailed space and workforce analysis, technical specifications for specialized facilities (e.g., SCIFs), GSA coordination, phased transition planning, change management, and the disposition of current facilities, all while ensuring mission continuity and adherence to budget and schedule.

Represent the Department on administrative services, actively engaging with federal agencies, Congressional offices, and private sector partners, and developing internal partnerships to enhance service delivery, drive cost efficiencies, and align with government-wide initiatives.

Oversee the obligation, expenditure, and control of over $100 million in annual funds and services, while maintaining unlimited access to sensitive unclassified information, including proprietary data, CUI, and privacy-protected information.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-MA-00287-12894260-SES