The Department of Energy is looking for a dynamic executive to serve as a member on the leadership team for the Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF). The incumbent will serve as the Chief Investment Officer and will report to the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing. 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.
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: Experienced in loan origination, financial structuring, risk management, and/or portfolio oversight. Possesses knowledge of diverse finance structures, including project finance, corporate finance, and asset-backed securitization. TQ 2: Proven executive leadership in managing large loan divisions or private lending institutions specializing in infrastructure finance and/or diverse loan portfolios. 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.
The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) is a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) who manages and provides expertise in the overall investment performance of the Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF), including in the origination and ongoing management of loans. The incumbent will: Manage critical program and policy matters associated with the time-limited authorities and serve as a principal authority on behalf of the Department. Develop Title XVII policies and procedures: supervising Investment Division senior staff in the conduct of Division operations; providing management oversight and advice on financial transaction requirements; and directing staff and allocating resources within the Division. Ensure coordination with DOE program and staff offices and acquire and administer expert services as needed for underwriting and due diligence reviews in the preparation of loan agreements. Oversee EDF policy development, establish an effective and well-organized investment process, make changes as necessary to reflect the changing market environment and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Oversee the organization's investment process - including the sourcing, technical diligence, financial underwriting, risk management, and ongoing portfolio management of loans. Direct and participate in research activities such as analyzing economic trends, industry developments, etc. and manages interfaces with other DOE deployment and commercialization offices.