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|OrganizationType= Administrative and Support Agency
|OrganizationType=Administrative and Support Agency
|Mission= To strategically align DOE’s workforce with its missions through innovative human capital policies and programs. It aims to recruit, develop, and retain a skilled, diverse workforce to address energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges.
|Mission=Enhance DOE project execution with oversight and training for energy and security goals.
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|ParentOrganization=Department of Energy
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|TopOrganization=Department of Energy
|Budget= $27.5 million (FY 2024)
|Budget=$9.7 million (FY 2024)
|Website= https://www.energy.gov/hc/office-chief-human-capital-officer
|OrganizationExecutive=Director
|Services= Recruitment; Workforce Development; Employee Relations; HR Policy Management
|Services=Project Oversight; Policy Implementation; Training; Performance Assessment
|ParentOrganization= Department of Energy
|HeadquartersLocation=38.88716, -77.02573
|TopOrganization= Department of Energy
|HeadquartersAddress=1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585
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|HeadquartersAddress= 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585
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'''Office of Project Management (PM)''' is the Department of Energy’s enterprise-wide office responsible for improving project management practices across DOE’s vast portfolio, including its largest construction and environmental cleanup projects, by providing governance, policy guidance, and professional development for federal project directors.


'''Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (HC)''' is the Department of Energy’s central office for managing human resources, overseeing policies and programs to support a workforce of over 14,000 federal employees across DOE’s diverse missions in energy, science, and national security.
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/office-project-management}}
 
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/office-chief-human-capital-officer}}


==Mission==
==Mission==


The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer focuses on ensuring DOE’s workforce is equipped to tackle America’s energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges by developing and implementing human capital strategies that enhance recruitment, employee engagement, training, and retention. It provides leadership in HR policy, workforce planning, and operational services to foster a high-performing, mission-driven team aligned with DOE’s transformative goals.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/about-us |title=About HC |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
The Office of Project Management aims to ensure DOE projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet mission requirements by validating performance baselines (scope, cost, and schedule) for major projects before congressional budget requests, developing department-wide project management policies, and fostering a skilled project management workforce. It conducts independent assessments and certifications to enhance project success, supporting DOE’s goals in energy security, scientific advancement, and environmental stewardship.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us |title=About PM |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


==Parent organization==
==Parent organization==


The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer operates directly under the [[Department of Energy]], reporting to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary to ensure human capital strategies support DOE’s overarching objectives.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/about-us |title=About HC |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
The Office of Project Management operates directly under the [[Department of Energy]], reporting to the Under Secretary for Management and Performance to align project management with DOE’s strategic objectives.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us |title=About PM |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


==Legislation==
==Legislation==


The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer was not created by specific legislation but functions under the [https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-91/pdf/STATUTE-91-Pg565.pdf Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977], which established DOE and its need for administrative support, with its modern role shaped by subsequent HR mandates.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/about-us |title=About DOE |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
The Office of Project Management was not established by specific legislation but was formally created on July 12, 2015, following a reorganization prompted by the Secretary’s “Improving the Department’s Management of Projects” memorandum of December 1, 2014, building on prior efforts like the 1999 National Research Council recommendations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us |title=About PM |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


==Partners==
==Partners==


* Office of Personnel Management for regulatory guidance
* DOE National Laboratories for project execution
* DOE program offices for workforce planning<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/about-us |title=About HC |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
* Energy Systems Acquisition Advisory Board (ESAAB) for governance<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us |title=About PM |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
* National Laboratories for talent recruitment
* Contractors for earned value management system reviews


==Number of employees==
==Number of employees==


The exact number of employees in HC is not publicly specified, as it operates within DOE’s broader workforce of over 14,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/about-us |title=About HC |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
The exact number of employees in PM is not publicly specified, as it operates within DOE’s broader workforce of over 14,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/about-us |title=About DOE |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


==Organization structure==
==Organization structure==


HC is structured to manage DOE’s human capital comprehensively:
PM is structured to provide enterprise-level project management leadership:


===Leader===
===Leader===


The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer is headed by a Chief Human Capital Officer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/about-us |title=About HC |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
The Office of Project Management is headed by a Director.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us |title=About PM |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


===Divisions===
===Divisions===
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The divisions include:
The divisions include:


* Recruitment and Staffing Division for hiring initiatives.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/services |title=HC Services |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
* Project Assessments Division for independent reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/services |title=PM Services |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
* Learning and Development Division for training programs.
* Policy and Systems Division for policy development.
* Employee Relations Division for labor and engagement.
* Professional Development Division for training and certification.


==List of programs==
==List of programs==


* Clean Energy Corps Recruitment<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/clean-energy-corps |title=Clean Energy Corps |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
* Project Management Career Development Program (PMCDP)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/project-management-career-development-program |title=PMCDP |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
* Veterans Employment Program<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/veterans-employment |title=Veterans at DOE |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
* Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certification<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/earned-value-management |title=EVM |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
* Federal Employee Training Initiatives
* DOE Project Management Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/project-management-awards |title=PM Awards |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


==Last total enacted budget==
==Last total enacted budget==


The last enacted budget for HC was $27.5 million for FY 2024, as part of DOE’s funding allocations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/doe-fy-2024-budget-volume-1-v4.pdf |title=FY 2024 Budget |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
The last enacted budget for PM was $9.7 million for FY 2024, as part of DOE’s funding allocations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/doe-fy-2024-budget-volume-1-v4.pdf |title=FY 2024 Budget |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


==Staff==
==Staff==


HC employs HR specialists, recruitment officers, and training coordinators, though exact numbers are not isolated; it supports DOE’s workforce of over 14,000 federal employees with a focus on diversity and skill development.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/about-us |title=About HC |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
The Office of Project Management employs project management experts, analysts, and trainers, though exact numbers are not isolated; it supports DOE’s workforce by certifying federal project directors and assessing contractor systems.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us |title=About PM |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


==Funding==
==Funding==


Since DOE’s establishment in 1977, HC’s funding has been part of annual DOE appropriations, with FY 2024 at $27.5 million, supporting HR operations and initiatives like the Clean Energy Corps.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/doe-fy-2024-budget-volume-1-v4.pdf |title=FY 2024 Budget |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
PM’s funding, including its FY 2024 budget of $9.7 million, comes from DOE’s annual appropriations, with its role solidified since its 2015 establishment to improve project outcomes across a $30 billion portfolio.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us |title=About PM |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


==Services provided==
==Services provided==


The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer provides recruitment and staffing services, develops workforce training programs, manages employee and labor relations, and crafts HR policies to ensure DOE’s workforce is capable of meeting its scientific and security missions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/services |title=HC Services |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
The Office of Project Management oversees project governance through boards like ESAAB, validates major project baselines, develops and enforces project management policies, provides training and certification via PMCDP, and conducts independent performance assessments to ensure project success.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/services |title=PM Services |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


==Regulations overseen==
==Regulations overseen==


HC does not directly oversee federal regulations but ensures DOE compliance with HR-related policies under OPM guidelines and merit system principles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/about-us |title=About HC |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
PM does not directly oversee federal regulations but implements DOE Order 413.3B (Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets) to guide project execution.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/services |title=PM Services |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


==Headquarters address==
==Headquarters address==
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==History==
==History==


The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer emerged as a formalized HR entity following the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, evolving to meet modern workforce demands, with significant expansion under initiatives like the Clean Energy Corps post-2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/hc/about-us |title=About HC |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>
The Office of Project Management traces its roots to DOE’s earlier Office of Field Management in the 1990s, with its modern form established on July 12, 2015, following a 2014 Secretary’s directive and prior National Research Council recommendations from 1999, evolving to address persistent project management challenges.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us |title=About PM |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref>


==External links==
==External links==


* [https://www.energy.gov/hc/office-chief-human-capital-officer Official Website]
* [https://www.energy.gov/pm/office-project-management Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:United States Department of Energy]]
* [[wikipedia:United States Department of Energy]]
* [https://www.energy.gov/hc/about-us HC Overview]
* [https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us PM Overview]


==References==
==References==


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Latest revision as of 21:19, 11 April 2025

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Office of Project Management
Type: Administrative and Support Agency
Parent organization: Department of Energy
Top organization: Department of Energy
Employees:
Executive: Director
Budget: $9.7 million (FY 2024)
Address: 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585
Website: https://www.energy.gov/pm/office-project-management
Creation Legislation:
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Office of Project Management
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Mission
Enhance DOE project execution with oversight and training for energy and security goals.
Services

Project Oversight; Policy Implementation; Training; Performance Assessment

Regulations

Office of Project Management (PM) is the Department of Energy’s enterprise-wide office responsible for improving project management practices across DOE’s vast portfolio, including its largest construction and environmental cleanup projects, by providing governance, policy guidance, and professional development for federal project directors.

Official Site

Mission

The Office of Project Management aims to ensure DOE projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet mission requirements by validating performance baselines (scope, cost, and schedule) for major projects before congressional budget requests, developing department-wide project management policies, and fostering a skilled project management workforce. It conducts independent assessments and certifications to enhance project success, supporting DOE’s goals in energy security, scientific advancement, and environmental stewardship.[1]

Parent organization

The Office of Project Management operates directly under the Department of Energy, reporting to the Under Secretary for Management and Performance to align project management with DOE’s strategic objectives.[2]

Legislation

The Office of Project Management was not established by specific legislation but was formally created on July 12, 2015, following a reorganization prompted by the Secretary’s “Improving the Department’s Management of Projects” memorandum of December 1, 2014, building on prior efforts like the 1999 National Research Council recommendations.[3]

Partners

  • DOE National Laboratories for project execution
  • Energy Systems Acquisition Advisory Board (ESAAB) for governance[4]
  • Contractors for earned value management system reviews

Number of employees

The exact number of employees in PM is not publicly specified, as it operates within DOE’s broader workforce of over 14,000.[5]

Organization structure

PM is structured to provide enterprise-level project management leadership:

Leader

The Office of Project Management is headed by a Director.[6]

Divisions

The divisions include:

  • Project Assessments Division for independent reviews.[7]
  • Policy and Systems Division for policy development.
  • Professional Development Division for training and certification.

List of programs

  • Project Management Career Development Program (PMCDP)[8]
  • Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certification[9]
  • DOE Project Management Awards[10]

Last total enacted budget

The last enacted budget for PM was $9.7 million for FY 2024, as part of DOE’s funding allocations.[11]

Staff

The Office of Project Management employs project management experts, analysts, and trainers, though exact numbers are not isolated; it supports DOE’s workforce by certifying federal project directors and assessing contractor systems.[12]

Funding

PM’s funding, including its FY 2024 budget of $9.7 million, comes from DOE’s annual appropriations, with its role solidified since its 2015 establishment to improve project outcomes across a $30 billion portfolio.[13]

Services provided

The Office of Project Management oversees project governance through boards like ESAAB, validates major project baselines, develops and enforces project management policies, provides training and certification via PMCDP, and conducts independent performance assessments to ensure project success.[14]

Regulations overseen

PM does not directly oversee federal regulations but implements DOE Order 413.3B (Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets) to guide project execution.[15]

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585

History

The Office of Project Management traces its roots to DOE’s earlier Office of Field Management in the 1990s, with its modern form established on July 12, 2015, following a 2014 Secretary’s directive and prior National Research Council recommendations from 1999, evolving to address persistent project management challenges.[16]

External links

References

  1. ↑ "About PM". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us. 
  2. ↑ "About PM". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us. 
  3. ↑ "About PM". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us. 
  4. ↑ "About PM". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us. 
  5. ↑ "About DOE". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/about-us. 
  6. ↑ "About PM". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us. 
  7. ↑ "PM Services". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/services. 
  8. ↑ "PMCDP". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/project-management-career-development-program. 
  9. ↑ "EVM". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/earned-value-management. 
  10. ↑ "PM Awards". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/project-management-awards. 
  11. ↑ "FY 2024 Budget". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/doe-fy-2024-budget-volume-1-v4.pdf. 
  12. ↑ "About PM". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us. 
  13. ↑ "About PM". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us. 
  14. ↑ "PM Services". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/services. 
  15. ↑ "PM Services". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/services. 
  16. ↑ "About PM". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/pm/about-us. 
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