Linda Ott

Program Manager -- Professional Development @U.S. Department Of Energy Doe

DC, US

I now manage the Professional Development Division for the Department of Energy. My move from FAI shifted my focus from broad sweeping government consensus building to a deep dive into the implementation of a certification program for Federal Project Directors at DOE. Within eighteen months my role expanded to Team Lead for the program. Again in 2011 I was given an advanced opportunity to serve as the Division Director for the professional development and certification of the acquisition workforce. At DOE this includes contracting officers, contracting officer representatives, purchasing agents, personal property managers, financial assistance specialists, technical project officers, and a cast of professionals responsible for mission support from inception to decommissioning. The Professional Development Division at DOE collaborates with human capital, Program Offices, and Site Contacts to establish certification standards and manage not only certifications but the development of that targeted workforce. My staff is an instrumental component in building a high performing and skilled acquisition workforce at DOE.

Penn State University

BS Computer Science

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Masters