Office of Enterprise Assessments

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Office of Enterprise Assessments Type: Administrative and Support Agency Parent organization: Department of Energy Top organization: Department of Energy Employees: Executive: Director Budget: $86.6 million (FY 2024) Address: 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585 Website: https://www.energy.gov/ea/office-enterprise-assessments Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Office of Enterprise Assessments

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Mission To enhance DOE’s safety, security, and cybersecurity programs through independent evaluations and enforcement. It operates the National Training Center to foster workforce excellence in these critical areas.

Services Independent Assessments; Enforcement; Training; Cybersecurity Evaluations

Regulations 10 CFR Parts 820, 824, 851, 1017, 1046

Office of Enterprise Assessments (EA) is an independent office within the Department of Energy (DOE) tasked with conducting assessments, enforcing regulatory compliance, and providing training to ensure the safety, security, and cybersecurity of DOE operations nationwide.

Official Site

Mission

The Office of Enterprise Assessments aims to protect DOE’s workforce, the public, and national security assets by performing independent evaluations of safety, security, and cybersecurity programs, enforcing compliance with federal regulations, and operating the National Training Center to enhance professional capabilities. It provides objective feedback to DOE leadership, Congress, and stakeholders, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to support the safe execution of DOE’s diverse missions.

Parent organization

The Office of Enterprise Assessments operates directly under the Department of Energy, reporting to the Secretary to maintain independence from line management for unbiased oversight.

Legislation

The Office of Enterprise Assessments was established on May 5, 2014, under DOE’s internal authority, building on the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977 and enforcement powers from the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, without a specific founding statute.

Partners

• DOE National Laboratories for assessment coordination
• Office of Personnel Management for training standards
• Federal and contractor entities for enforcement actions

Number of employees

The exact number of employees in EA is not publicly specified, as it operates within DOE’s workforce of over 14,000, though it includes specialized assessors and trainers.

Organization structure

EA is structured to deliver multifaceted oversight and training:

Leader

The Office of Enterprise Assessments is headed by a Director.

Divisions

The divisions include:

• Office of Environment, Safety and Health Assessments for safety evaluations.
• Office of Safeguards and Security Assessments for security reviews.
• Office of Cyber Assessments for cybersecurity testing.
• Office of Enforcement for regulatory compliance.
• National Training Center for workforce development.

List of programs

• Independent Oversight Program
• Enforcement Program
• National Training Center Courses

Last total enacted budget

The last enacted budget for EA was $86.6 million for FY 2024, as part of DOE’s funding allocations.

Staff

EA employs assessors, enforcement officers, cybersecurity experts, and trainers, though exact numbers are not isolated; its staff supports DOE’s nationwide operations and training at the NTC in Albuquerque.

Funding

EA’s funding, including its FY 2024 budget of $86.6 million, comes from DOE’s annual appropriations, supporting its assessments, enforcement, and training since its 2014 establishment.

Services provided

The Office of Enterprise Assessments conducts independent safety, security, and cybersecurity assessments, enforces compliance with DOE regulations, operates the National Training Center for professional development, and provides detailed evaluations to improve DOE’s operational effectiveness.

Regulations overseen

EA oversees key federal regulations including 10 CFR Part 820 (Nuclear Safety Management), 10 CFR Part 851 (Worker Safety and Health), 10 CFR Part 824 (Security Violations), 10 CFR Part 1017 (Identification of Classified Information), and 10 CFR Part 1046 (Protective Force Personnel), ensuring DOE-wide adherence.

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585

History

The Office of Enterprise Assessments was established on May 5, 2014, consolidating DOE’s independent oversight functions previously split across multiple offices, building on the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977 and Atomic Energy Act authorities to strengthen safety, security, and training oversight.

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:United States Department of Energy
• EA Overview