Deputy Associate Administrator Design and Construction

Created at: August 15, 2025 00:12

Company: National Nuclear Security Administration

Location: Washington, DC, 20001

Job Description:

NNSA - building careers while securing the future through engineering, science, and national security in an environment where your contributions make a difference. The Office of Infrastructure's mission is to ensure a safe, secure and resilient nuclear security enterprise through the application of effective planning, design, real estate acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, recapitalization, disposition and modernization of NNSA's infrastructure.
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 Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) 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. Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQs. Only your resume capped at two (2) pages will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. MTQ 1: Experience in leading a complex organization responsible for overseeing an enterprise-level project management system including policy and procedure development and oversight, cost analysis supporting alternatives analysis, project system tools, and project management professional development. MTQ 2: Knowledge, experience and credentials in leading teams to develop acquisition and procurement strategies to deliver best value capital construction solutions to an owner organization including your knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, contract types such as fixed price and cost reimbursable, and various project delivery methodologies. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Mandatory 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 MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: 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. 2: Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. 3: Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. 4: Leading People: 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. 5: Achieving Results: 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.
As the Deputy Associate Administrator Design and Construction you will have the following duties: Manages the activities of the NA-92 and serves as the principal advisor to the Associate Administrator and Deputy Associate Administrator of the Office of Infrastructure, on the organization's accountability and performance in the areas of project management, facilities and infrastructure acquisition, design and construction, project management training and development, and alternatives analysis. Develops and implements policies, regulations, and analyses for NNSA's project management program. Ensures the development and implementation of successful project execution programs including: guide the transformation and transition of construction management planning, execution, and operations to a more centralized, federally-managed and involved enterprise. Leads the Project Management Support Division for NNSA as defined in DOE O 413.3B, including the development, maintenance, and implementation of NNSA-specific policies for capital acquisitions managed in accordance with DOE O 413.3B. Oversees the NNSA portfolio of capital asset projects for performance monitoring and reporting, enterprise-wide collaboration, and process commonality; continuously assesses projects through on-site reviews, document review, metrics analysis, and frequent interaction with the Federal Project Directors (FPDs).


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