Director Office of Non-Management and Operating Contracts

Department of Energy (DOE) seeks an innovative Executive for the Office of Non-Management and Operating Contracts within 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 serves as HCA over the non-M&O portfolio, leading acquisition strategies, source selections, and FAR/DEAR disputes while driving fiscal discipline and operational excellence.

The Director, Office of Non-Management and Operating Contracts, is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position within the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE), Office of Management. Serving as a Head of Contracting Activity (HCA), the Director provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for DOE's non-M&O procurement portfolio-including acquisition planning, bid protests, and complex interpretations of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR). Additionally, the Director oversees key operational functions, such as facilities, personal property, logistics, and construction management, to support DOE's energy, national security, and scientific missions. As the Director, you will, Provide comprehensive technical and administrative direction over subordinate offices led by SES and GS-15 (or equivalent) personnel, coordinating interrelated programs, resolving inter-organizational conflicts, and leading a high-performance culture. Direct the formulation of cutting-edge acquisition strategies, approves comprehensive acquisition plans, and makes critical business determinations regarding major contract extensions, competitive source selections, and sophisticated incentive fee structures. Serve authoritatively as a Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) for the Department's non-M&O portfolio, establishing and monitoring DOE-wide policies, management tools, and operating systems to ensure statutory compliance and taxpayer value. Deliver definitive interpretation of complex FAR and DEAR provisions, directly resolving high-stakes procurement disputes, bid protests, and complex contractor claims. Promote the efficient management of Office resources, personnel, and budget, maximizing cost-effectiveness while modernizing processes and technology to optimize operational performance. Secure cooperation among senior Department officials, industry executives, and program implementers amidst competing priorities, and represents strategic acquisition requirements to congressional staff and federal oversight bodies. Integrate federal and contractor management to resolve systemic operational challenges, embeds safety and security requirements across the complex, and performs other executive duties as assigned.

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)

There is no educational requirements for this position.