Director, Office of the National Training Center

Summary

Lead the Future of National Security and Safety Training

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking a results-driven executive to lead the Director of the National Training Center (NTC) within the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (HC). This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a nationally recognized center of excellence dedicated to strengthening the safety, security, and operational readiness of the DOE and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) workforce.

Duties

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In this high-impact leadership role as the Director of the National Training Center, you will:

• Shape Strategic Direction: Establish and execute forward-looking strategies that align National Training Center (NTC) operations, resources, and training capabilities with Department of Energy (DOE) priorities and evolving national security requirements.
• Champion Training Excellence: Lead the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of advanced safety, security, and technical qualification training programs.
• Drive Innovation: Oversee state-of-the-art training facilities, specialized live-fire and integrated training environments, and modern learning technologies to enhance workforce preparedness.
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with senior DOE and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) leaders, federal agencies, program offices, and industry stakeholders to advance integrated workforce training solutions.
• Strengthen Mission Readiness: Ensure training programs support nuclear security and nonproliferation, energy security, operational safety, and environmental stewardship.
  
  • National Security and Nuclear Nonproliferation: Developing and delivering advanced training in areas such as Physical Protection Systems, Nuclear Material Control & Accountancy, Personnel Security Program, and Nuclear Criticality Safety, to protect special nuclear materials and prevent proliferation.
  • Energy Security and Innovation: Integrating training on emerging energy technologies, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sources, preparing the DOE workforce for the evolving energy landscape.
  • Scientific and Environmental Stewardship: Providing training related to nuclear safety, environmental protection, and scientific integrity, fostering a technically capable DOE workforce for responsible operations.
• Lead Organizational Performance: Direct complex operations, contracts, infrastructure, and resources while promoting accountability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Subject to a 1-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
• 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.

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. Training Program Management: Overseeing the management, development, and delivery of DOE safety and security training programs, ensuring direct links to requirements, functional area standards, or job analyses. This includes systematic evaluation and adjustment of curricula based on oversight assessments, enforcement actions, systemic trends, and administration priorities.

TQ 2. Advanced Training Infrastructure Management: Managing and maintaining physical and technical training infrastructure, including specialized facilities (e.g., live-fire range, integrated safety and security training and evaluation complex) and remote training capabilities. Also responsible for establishing and maintaining operational, training, and training content, and implementing standards-based processes for course design and delivery.

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.

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.

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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

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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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.