Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the OT Internal Business Operations (JI), Operational Technology (OT) Services (J), Chief Information Office (J).

A successful candidate in this position will serve as an analyst, advisor, and project manager providing technical support, research services, and operational and administrative assistance in planning, organizing, managing, integrating, and evaluating all the organization's programs and activities.

Duties

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As a Management & Program Analyst, you will:

• Provide support for projects, programs, strategies, systems, and processes and initiatives to evaluate and improve their efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity which are functionally critical for successful management and administration of BPA's mission and objectives.
• Serve as the technical lead management and program analyst responsible for administrative analytical and evaluative work related to the organization's activities and issues.
• Participate in strategic planning and policy development, analysis and reporting of metrics necessary for strategic planning and tactical decisions, continuous process improvement, analysis and maintenance of information.
• Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of the organization's systems and operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Provide the manager and staff with objectively based information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of the organization's projects and activities.

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.

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 defined as: 1) applying analytical and evaluative techniques sufficient to identify and resolve complex issues or problems; 2) analyzing the work processes and functions of the organization to identify and recommend process improvements and help drive change within the organization; 3) analyzing and measuring information to develop recommendations for improvements; AND 4) advising leadership and managers on the implications of proposed management decisions with respect to personnel to take initiative in identifying personnel needs and potential problems.

"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.