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Mission

The Department of Energy's overarching mission is to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.

1. Defense Strategic Goal: To protect our national security by applying advanced science and nuclear technology to the Nation’s defense.

2. Energy Strategic Goal: To protect our national and economic security by promoting a diverse supply and delivery of reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound energy.

3. Science Strategic Goal: To protect our national and economic security by providing world-class scientific research capacity and advancing scientific knowledge.

4. Environment Strategic Goal: To protect the environment by providing a responsible resolution to the environmental legacy of the Cold War and by providing for the permanent disposal of the Nation’s high-level radioactive waste.


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Managerial Mission

The Secretary of Energy has stated he has three specific expectations for every manager:

1. The first is the expectation of managers to understand that they are responsible for ensuring the safety of our employees and of those communities surrounding our facilities.
2. Second, to understand that they should instill a respect for and the observation of the highest standards of security.
3. And, third, every manager is expected to help build a culture where merit determines promotion and hiring, and diversity is viewed as a key to recruiting and retaining the best people. 



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