Enterprise-wide Essential Supporting Activities (ESAs)

Enterprise-wide ESAs are large-scale activities necessary to support command, control, and administration of Department of Energy’s (DOE) Continuity of operations (COOP) and emergency response operations during DOE Continuity Plan activation. Each Enterprise-wide ESA is assigned to at least one Office of Primary Responsibility. Enterprise-wide ESAs include:

a. Manage Facility Infrastructure

b. Manage Human Capital Issues

c. Manage Employee Accountability Process

d. Manage Budget, Finances, and Payroll

e. Manage Reconstitution Efforts

f. Manage Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure

g. Coordinate Continuity Operations and Emergency Operations

h. Provide Legal Counsel

i. Manage Public Affairs

j. Manage Congressional and Intergovernmental

k. Manage Acquisitions and Contract Issues

l. Provide Security Support for DOE Facilities, Personnel, and Infrastructure

m. Administer Access to Classified Materials/Systems