Director, Office of the National Training Center

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.

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.

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)