Director, Risk Management
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Position ID:
26-EDF-00281-12894216-SES
City:
Washington, District of Columbia
Date Posted:
2026-03-02
Expiration Time:
2026-03-16
Job Type:
Job Category:
Program Management
Salary:
199172 - 228000 PA
Job Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE) is looking for a dynamic executive to serve as a member on the leadership team for the Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF). DOE's Office of Energy Dominance Financing sources, underwrites, structures and manages several federal lending programs in support of large-scale energy infrastructure and manufacturing projects.
Job Description
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. 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 should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the annual review of a portfolio of projects; updating credit risk management strategies; and, calculation of revised credit subsidy values: based on analysis of the project performance, credit ratings and recovery rates as required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (FCRA). TQ 2: In-depth experience in the development of credit risk management strategies for the origination of non-recourse project finance or commercial infrastructure loans for multi-million to multi-billion-dollar U.S. energy generation or manufacturing projects utilizing new or innovative technology. Emphasis on the development of reliable credit risk mitigation strategies, credit risk ratings and analyses based on the national energy technology policies and statutes as well as the domestic energy market demands. 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.