Senior Advisor

Department of Energy Headquarters • Washington, DC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the CMEI Assistant Secretary for Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, Department of Energy. As a Senior Advisor, you will be responsible for high-impact policy, program integration, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives rather than day-to-day management.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed.
• Subject to the appropriate background investigation to determine suitability or fitness for federal employment.
• Continued employment is contingent upon favorable adjudications of periodic reinvestigations, if applicable.
• Obtain and maintain a L security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement.
• A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of the 3 of the following: Formulating and recommending long-range organizational strategies, program policies, or strategic plans involving large-scale energy, industrial, or technology demonstration and deployment initiatives.
• Evaluating project milestones, technical feasibility, or investment decisions across complex programs to identify systemic risks and develop executive-level risk mitigation strategies.
• Assessing multi-project or portfolio performance using qualitative and quantitative evaluative methods to improve organizational effectiveness, resource allocation, and program governance.
• Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
• Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.
• "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience.
• Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.
• Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
• CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
• You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership on clean energy demonstration policies, long-range strategies, and organizational priorities to accelerate the commercialization of emerging energy technologies.
• Lead coordination and alignment across Department of Energy (DOE) program offices, National Laboratories, federal agencies, Tribal and state governments, and industry partners.
• Represent leadership in high-level engagements with senior DOE officials, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congress, and external industry executives to defend program positions and resolve sensitive issues.
• Evaluate complex programmatic, technical, financial, and organizational issues, including project milestones and major funding initiatives, to identify emerging risks and recommend executive mitigation strategies.
• Lead strategic transformation, process improvement, and program governance initiatives to optimize workforce planning and overall organizational effectiveness.
• Prepare high-level executive deliverables (decision memoranda, briefings, congressional testimony) and monitor legislative/regulatory developments while coordinating agency responses to congressional, GAO, and Inspector General inquiries.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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