Director of Office of Classification

Director of Office of Classification

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $199172 - $228000 Per Year

Job 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.

Major 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.

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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-30