Steve Isakowitz was sworn in June 1, 2007 as Chief Financial Officer
of the Department of Energy after being unanimously confirmed by the
United States Senate. As CFO, Mr. Isakowitz plays a vital role in the
Department’s $24 billion budget that supports important energy,
scientific, and national security investments. He has overall
responsibility for the Department’s financial management, budget
formulation and execution, program analysis and evaluation, corporate
information systems, and loan guarantee program.
Prior to DOE, Mr. Isakowitz held important positions in policy, finance,
program management, and engineering. Since 1991, he has led key efforts
for the US Government in support of major national goals in research and
development, space exploration, and national security. At the Office
of Management and Budget, he supported the White House in overseeing
$50 billion in Federal science and technology programs across multiple
Federal agencies and led development of major interagency initiatives.
At the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, he was the Deputy
Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller responsible for directing the
agency’s $16 billion annual budget, and Deputy Associate Administrator
in charge of major space exploration programs. At the Central Intelligence
Agency, he was a senior manager with the Science & Technology Directorate
responsible for devising innovative technical projects and addressing
high priority issues within the intelligence community.
Previously, Mr. Isakowitz was a corporate manager and senior engineer at
Lockheed Martin Corporation and a senior consultant at Booz,
Allen & Hamilton. He is also the recipient of the Presidential
Distinguished Rank Award, a top award for executive performance, and an
author of a technical book on space launch vehicles.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Isakowitz graduated from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s and master’s
degree in aerospace engineering. He and his wife, Monica, live in
Virginia and have four children.
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