Director, Office of the National Training Center

Department of Energy Headquarters • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking an executive to lead the National Training Center (NTC) within the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. The NTC is a center of excellence focused on strengthening the safety, security, and operational readiness of the DOE and National Nuclear Security Administration workforce.

The Director establishes strategies that align NTC operations, resources, and training capabilities with DOE priorities and national security requirements. The role oversees the design, development, delivery, and improvement of safety, security, and technical qualification training, as well as specialized facilities, live-fire and integrated training environments, and learning technologies. The Director works with senior DOE and NNSA leaders, federal agencies, program offices, and industry stakeholders to advance integrated workforce training solutions.

The position directs complex operations, contracts, infrastructure, and resources while promoting accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Training supports nuclear security and nonproliferation, energy security, operational safety, and environmental stewardship, including training in physical protection systems, nuclear material control and accountancy, personnel security, nuclear criticality safety, emerging energy technologies, environmental protection, and scientific integrity.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications in a resume not exceeding two pages.
• Training Program Management experience overseeing DOE safety and security training, including links to requirements, functional area standards, or job analyses, and curriculum evaluation and adjustment.
• Advanced Training Infrastructure Management experience, including managing physical and technical infrastructure, specialized facilities, and remote training capabilities, and implementing standards-based course design and delivery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to the Constitution, rule of law, and service to the American people.
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources and budgets efficiently, reduce wasteful spending, and pursue efficiencies through process and technological upgrades.
• Demonstrated technical competence and ability to produce work of exceptional quality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire people, build a high-performance and accountable culture, lead through change, and hold individuals accountable.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve individual and organizational results aligned with stated goals.
• Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278 within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• May be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Subject to a one-year SES probationary period unless already completed.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute strategies aligning NTC operations, resources, and training capabilities with DOE priorities and national security requirements.
• Lead the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of safety, security, and technical qualification training programs.
• Oversee specialized training facilities, live-fire and integrated training environments, remote training capabilities, and modern learning technologies.
• Collaborate with DOE and NNSA leaders, federal agencies, program offices, and industry stakeholders on integrated workforce training solutions.
• Ensure training supports nuclear security and nonproliferation, energy security, operational safety, and environmental stewardship.
• Direct complex operations, contracts, infrastructure, and resources while promoting accountability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Manage development and delivery of DOE safety and security training programs, linking them to requirements, functional area standards, or job analyses.
• Evaluate and adjust curricula based on oversight assessments, enforcement actions, systemic trends, and administration priorities.
• Establish and maintain operational, training, and training-content processes, including standards-based course design and delivery.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed