Contracting Officer Representative

Bonneville Power Administration

$85K — $102K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in project management or analysis.
  • Experience as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is essential.
  • Proficient in conducting detailed analyses of organizational procedures.
  • Strong ability to monitor contractor performance against project plans.
  • Experience in preparing and presenting management reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct complex projects and studies related to organizational effectiveness.
  • Analyze current processes, making recommendations for efficiency improvements.
  • Design and coordinate comprehensive benchmarking studies.
  • Perform project management functions for various initiatives.
  • Oversee contractor activities to ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
  • Develop and implement business metrics tied to organizational goals.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Programs and policies that support work/life balance.
  • Wellness support through the Be Well program covering various life aspects.
  • Potential hiring incentives for highly qualified candidates.
Full Job Description
Summary

These positions are located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Internal Business Operations (JAB) & IT Project Management (JP) organizations of Information Technology (J).

A successful candidate in this position will serve as a senior analyst/project manager responsible for projects, studies, & other initiatives to determine & improve BPA programs, systems & processes.

Duties

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As a Contracting Officer Representative, you will:

  • Plan, organize, and lead or conduct projects, studies, and analyses of considerable scope and depth critical to the resolution of organizational effectiveness issues, including detailed analyses of existing and proposed processes, procedures, organizational structures, staffing, administrative methods, and supervisory and management practices.
  • Analyze and recommend methods for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and procedures through process modification and application of evolving technology.
  • Plan, design, coordinate, and conduct comprehensive benchmarking studies.
  • Perform a full range of project management functions for assigned projects, studies and analyses.
  • Plan, manage, coordinate, lead, and oversee projects.
  • Monitor contractor activities to ensure contractors execute project plans on time, meet deliverable milestones within budget and with satisfactory quality.
  • Provide updates and report on contractor performance to management.
  • Guide and participate in the development and implementation of business metrics, plans and processes, including those related to established business targets and objectives.


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:

  • Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.
  • Some travel to field locations may be required.
  • Within six months of hiring, incumbent must obtain Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR-FCR 110).


Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in 1) supporting program requirements similar to those of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), such as monitoring contractor activities to insure contractors execute contract requirements on time, meeting deliverable milestones within budget and with satisfactory quality and providing updates and reports on contractor performance; and 2) conducting research and analysis on administrative, management, and organizational issues, including collecting data, assisting in the preparation and presenting of management reports, and evaluating information to develop preliminary findings and recommendations.

"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.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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