Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (JZ), Chief Information Office (J).

A successful candidate in the Chief Data Officer position will serve as the Chief Data Officer (CDO), the principal leader and advisor accountable to executive management for all data-related matters, responsible for establishing and executing a comprehensive, enterprise-wide data strategy.

Duties

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As a Chief Data Officer, you will:

• Provide principal strategic leadership and expert guidance to executive management in BPA and DOE and the Chief Technology Office on all data-related matters.
• Guide the development of secure data pipelines and robust datasets, regularly evaluating proposals for new data solutions, and driving innovation through cross-functional teams to mature advanced data analytics and AI capabilities through architectural methods.
• Provide crucial data-centric expertise and guidance to Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and delivery programs, ensuring AI initiatives and advanced analytics are rigorously built on high-quality, accessible, and well-governed data.
• Exercise a high degree of independence and professional expertise to ensure the organization's data assets are managed effectively and in compliance with federal mandates like the Evidence-Based Policymaking Act.
• Develop data governance policies, provide oversight for the enterprise data architecture, enable BPA's data science community to leverage data to enhance bottom-line results across the enterprise.
• Lead the strategic interpretation and implementation of federal data mandates (e.g., Evidence-Based Policymaking Act, Federal Data Strategy, OMB guidelines, and DOE directives concerning data and AI), establishing robust data governance structures and risk management and reporting practices

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

Key Requirements:

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Conditions of Employment:

• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• Per DOE Order 326.1, this position is required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of employment and annually.
• Positions located in Information Technology are required to be 24/7 on call.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four (4) competencies listed below. The experience must be IT related and may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification) as appropriate.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

To meet this requirement you must demonstrate proficiency in each of the four competencies listed above as follows:

GS-15: Expert - You are known as an expert in this area. You can provide guidance, troubleshoot and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the IT field where each of the competencies are used. Focus is strategic; You have demonstrated consistent excellence in applying these competencies across multiple projects and/or organizations; You are considered the "go to" person in this area within your company and/or outside entities; You create new applications for and/or lead the development of reference and resource materials for these competencies; You are able to diagram or explain the relevant process elements and issues in relation to organizational issues and trends in sufficient detail during discussions and presentations, to foster a greater understanding among internal and external colleagues and constituents.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-14] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) developing and managing enterprise-wide vision for data including data architecture roadmaps, supporting standards for data integration, and data repositories (such as data lakes, warehouses, or marts) to align organizational technology infrastructure with strategic business objectives; 2) interpreting and implementing federal data mandates and policies (e.g., the Evidence-Based Policymaking Act, Federal Data Strategy, OMB guidelines, or NERC/FERC standards) to establish organizational data governance structures, risk management frameworks, and compliance reporting practices; 3) setting and enforcing enterprise-wide standards for data repositories, data sources, and data pipelines using technical acumen in data architecture, data quality management, and advanced analytics/AI integration; AND 4) representing the organization in departmental or interagency forums to negotiate, build consensus, and resolve complex or controversial data management, policy and design/implementation issues among diverse stakeholder groups as the principal leader and advisor accountable for all data-related matters.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE

Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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