Chris Wright
Secretary of Energy
Office of the Secretary
19 reports
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy leadership and major offices
Government · Matrix structure · 14K employees · Washington, DC
10
Agency head span
↑ wider than peers (avg 8)
3.8
Avg span
moderate
3
Max depth
3 levels
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U.S. Department of Energy organizational chart
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DOE leadership and offices compiled from official energy.gov leadership and offices pages for the current quarter, reflecting Cabinet leadership and major components only from published sources at energy.gov.
What to model
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Start with the public baseline, then use the scenario views and source-backed changes to ask what happens when leadership, span, or team ownership shifts.
Scenario views in the chart
- Add Department-wide AI and Data Office Model adding a cross-cutting AI and data governance office reporting to the Deputy Secretary to coordinate analytics across energy, science, and security programs.
- Move Cybersecurity Office Under Deputy Secretary Evaluate shifting the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response to report directly to the Deputy Secretary for faster incident response.
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- Compare public operating models Use this official-source baseline to compare agencies, components, reporting layers, and field-office networks.
- Model vacancies and transitions Create planning scenarios for acting leaders, new offices, component moves, and cross-agency coordination changes.
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The people
Key leaders and offices
10 senior leadership roles or offices from official public sources. Use this section as a current agency-leadership index, not a private-company filing table.
National Nuclear Security Administration
Administrator, NNSA (Office)
Nuclear Security
3 reports
Office of the Under Secretary for Energy
Under Secretary for Energy (Office)
Energy Infrastructure
3 reports
Office of the Under Secretary for Science
Under Secretary for Science (Office)
Science and Innovation
4 reports
James Danly
Deputy Secretary of Energy
Office of the Secretary
0 reports
Office of the Inspector General
Inspector General
Independent Offices
0 reports
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer (Office)
Staff Offices
0 reports
Office of the General Counsel
General Counsel (Office)
Staff Offices
0 reports
Office of Policy
Assistant Secretary for Policy (Office)
Staff Offices
0 reports
Office of Public Affairs
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (Office)
Staff Offices
0 reports
The operating model
How U.S. Department of Energy divides the work
5 offices, branches, or components organize the agency mission. Tile size scales with estimated staff where public estimates exist.
Office of the Secretary
p1
Provides overall leadership, policy direction, and executive management of the Department of Energy.
Energy Infrastructure
p3
Deploys and manages energy infrastructure investments and programs nationwide.
Science and Innovation
p4
Oversees scientific research, technology development, and the national laboratory system.
National Nuclear Security Administration
p5
Responsible for nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, nonproliferation, and naval nuclear propulsion.
Independent Offices
p6
Provides independent oversight and accountability functions, including the Inspector General.
The agency brief
What this U.S. agency structure tells us
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is a Cabinet-level department responsible for advancing national energy policy, scientific research, and nuclear security. Authority flows from the Secretary of Energy, supported by a Deputy Secretary and multiple under secretaries who oversee mission-aligned portfolios. DOE is structurally distinctive for combining civilian energy programs with stewardship of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile through the semi-autonomous National Nuclear Security Administration. The Department operates a matrix structure that blends policy, funding, and program execution across staff offices, energy infrastructure programs, science and innovation offices, and a nationwide system of national laboratories serving the public interest.
- Semi-autonomous NNSA within a Cabinet department
- Matrix structure across science, infrastructure, and security missions
The comparison
Compare with related agencies
Compared with the Department of the Interior, DOE places far greater emphasis on scientific research and nuclear security. Relative to the Environmental Protection Agency, DOE combines regulatory support with large-scale program funding, infrastructure deployment, and laboratory management, making it more operationally …
Senior office count
U.S. Department of Energy
10
Reporting depth
U.S. Department of Energy
3 levels
3 levels
3 levels
3 levels
Current signals
What changed recently
No recent leadership changes documented on the official leadership pages beyond current incumbents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the U.S. Department of Energy?
The U.S. Department of Energy is led by the Secretary of Energy, who is a member of the President’s Cabinet.
What does the U.S. Department of Energy do?
DOE advances U.S. energy security, scientific discovery, economic competitiveness, and nuclear security through policy leadership, research, and program execution.
What are the major offices or components of the U.S. Department of Energy?
Major components include the Office of the Secretary, the Under Secretaries for Energy and for Science, the National Nuclear Security Administration, staff offices, and independent oversight offices.
Who does the U.S. Department of Energy report to?
The Department of Energy is part of the Executive Branch and reports to the President of the United States.
How can this org chart be used for planning or analysis?
The org chart helps policymakers, partners, and analysts understand DOE’s authority lines, major missions, and how programs align with leadership for planning and coordination.
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