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Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration

Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy
Responsibility
Management Scope

NNSA had a fiscal 2016 budget of $12.527 billion, and its fiscal 2018 budget request calls for 1,715 full-time equivalents.3

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs such duties and exercises such powers as the administrator prescribes, including the coordination of activities among the elements of the administration
• Helps lead the National Nuclear Security Administration, which aims to:
• Enhance United States national security through the military application of nuclear energy
• Maintain and enhance the safety, reliability and performance of the United States nuclear weapons stockpile, including the ability to design, produce and test, in order to meet national security requirements
• Provide the United States Navy with safe, militarily effective nuclear propulsion plants and to ensure the safe and reliable operation of those plants
• Promote international nuclear safety and nonproliferation
• Reduce global danger from weapons of mass destruction
• Foster United States leadership in science and technology4

Strategic Goals and Priorities
[Depends on the policy priorities of the administration.]
Requirements

• Highly conversant on the management, policy, budget and operations of the nuclear security enterprise
• Extensive management and government experience
• Strong relationships with relevant stakeholders

Competencies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and managerial skills
• Ability to work under high pressure and handle sensitive matters
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to work in a matrixed environment with diverse high-level stakeholders

Past Appointments
  • Madelyn R. Creedon (2014 to 2017): Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Strategic Affairs, Department of Defense; Counsel for the Democratic Staff, Senate Committee on Armed Services; Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs, NNSA5
  • Neile L Miller (2010 to 2014): Budget Director, Department of Energy; Associate Director for Resource Management, Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy; Associate Director of International Nuclear Cooperation, Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy6
  • William Charles Ostendorff (2007 to 2009): Counsel and Staff Director, Strategic Forces Subcommittee, House of Representatives; Staff Member, Armed Services Committee, House of Representatives; Captain, United States Navy7
AGENCY

Department of Energy

Mission: To ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions

COMPENSATION

Level IV $155,500 (5 U.S.C. § 5315)1

REPORTS TO

Undersecretary for Nuclear Security/NNSA Administrator2

SENATE COMMITTEE

Armed Services

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Footnote
  1. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31, May 5, 2017), contains a provision that continues the freeze on the payable pay rates for certain senior political officials at 2013 levels during calendar year 2017.
  2. https://energy.gov/leadership/organization-chart
  3. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/05/f34/FY2018BudgetVolume1_1.pdf
  4. OPM
  5. https://energy.gov/articles/madelyn-creedon-confirmed-principal-deputy-administrator-national-nuclear-security
  6. https://energy.gov/contributors/neile-miller
  7. https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/conference-symposia/ric/past/2013/docs/bios/bio-misc-7.html
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