Management and Program Analyst

Bonneville Power Administration

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

  • 5-7 years of experience in program analysis or project management.
  • Proven track record in developing strategies to improve program delivery.
  • Experience acting as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
  • Ability to formulate actionable recommendations for operational initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating administrative issues.

Responsibilities

  • Apply analytical processes to enhance automated information systems.
  • Lead the BPA Submit Team and manage systems improvement projects.
  • Develop data management strategies for Transmission Engineering stakeholders.
  • Coordinate resolution of administrative issues and serve as COR.
  • Act as a liaison between user community and IT to prioritize improvements.
  • Oversee workload alignment with BPA's contracting requirements.
  • Ensure timely identification of forecasted expenditures related to contracts.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive federal employee benefits package.
  • Programs designed to support work/life balance.
  • Participation in the Be Well program focusing on career wellness and healthier lifestyles.
  • Opportunities for hiring incentives for highly qualified candidates.
  • Possibility of filling more positions through this announcement.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Business Performance & Oversight (TEGO), Transmission Engineering Grid Expansion (TEG,) Engineering and Technical Services (TE), Transmission Services (T).

A successful candidate in the Management and Program Analyst position will serve as a senior analyst and technical lead responsible for administrative analytical and evaluative work related to TEG contracting functions.

Duties

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will:

  • Perform a variety of work involving applying analytical processes to the planning, design and implementation of new and improved automated information processes to meet the business requirements.
  • Lead and/or functions as an expert for the BPA Submit Team and manages system and process improvement projects in conjunction with business interests and IT.
  • Develop strategies and formulates requirements for data management and utilization for the Transmission Engineering user community
  • Identify and coordinates the resolution of administrative issues associated with non-CFTE management requirements. This includes performing as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
  • Act as a strategic partner between the user community and IT and works with IT and business managers to effectively prioritize process improvement areas.
  • Oversees subordinate workload as well as CFTE work deliverables to ensure alignment to BPA process, contracting requirements and issue resolution activity.
  • Coordinate with Transmission Program Analysts to insure that forecasted expenditures associated with various contract services are identified in a timely manner.


Requirements

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.
  • Selectee must meet Continuous Learning Point (CLP) requirements to maintain certification.
  • Selectee must obtain and maintain FAC-COR (Contract Officer's Representative) certification at the level appropriate to assigned contracts.


Qualifications

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-12, in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Served as the analyst or technical lead to develop strategies and policies to improve program delivery. 2) Formulate actionable recommendations that drove strategic and operational program initiatives. 3) performing activities similar to that of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

"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

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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