Management Analyst
This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Internal Business Operations (JAB) organization of the Information Chief of Staff (JA), of the Chief Information Office (J). A successful candidate in this position will serve as an analyst, contracting officer representative (COR), and project manager leading critical initiatives and studies to optimize BPA. You will drive the efficiency of vital systems and processes, safeguarding BPA's core mission and internal controls.
Duties
As a Management Analyst, you will: Orchestrate Agency-Wide Strategic Plans - Help chart our collective path forward. You will play a key role in developing and updating high-level strategies across critical BPA departments-including Information Technology, Human Resources, Safety, Security, and Supply Chain. Your work will directly support subject matter experts in modernizing operational policies to keep BPA agile. Drive Process Modernization and Efficiency - Champion continuous improvement. You will analyze existing workflows, staffing structures, and management practices to identify and resolve organizational bottlenecks. By researching industry best practices and introducing modern technological solutions, you will design leaner, smarter processes that maximize BPA's resources. Lead Projects from Conception to Delivery - Own your projects end-to-end. You will define project scope, build realistic schedules, manage resources, and mitigate risks. As a trusted project leader, you will present progress briefings directly to senior leadership and executives, ensuring your projects deliver exceptional results on time. Direct Crucial Vendor Partnerships - Maximize the value of our external contracts. In this role, you will quickly secure your certification to serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). You will oversee contractor performance, ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards, keep projects on budget, and protect BPA from financial waste. Establish Modern Performance Metrics and Evaluation Tools - Define what success looks like. You will collaborate with management to design clear business metrics and performance targets. By identifying operational trends, you will construct innovative ways to measure program effectiveness, setting a brand-new precedent for how BPA evaluates its achievements. Negotiate and Collaborate Across BPA and DOE - Represent our team on the broader stage. You will participate in agency-wide and Department of Energy (DOE) committees to tackle complex operational challenges. Acting as a technical expert, you will guide discussions, build consensus, and clearly communicate BPA's strategic position to diverse stakeholders.
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-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) conducting, planning, and organizing projects and analytical studies of considerable scope to evaluate and recommend methods for improving program efficiency, organizational structures, and business metrics; 2) managing a full range of project activities similar to those of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), such as establishing project schedules and deliverables, coordinating resources, monitoring contractor performance, and providing advice to program managers; and 3) providing budgetary and financial monitoring support, including tracking program allocations and spend plans, reconciling contractor invoices, analyzing budget variances, and preparing financial status reports for leadership. "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/ICTAP 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.
Requirements
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. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Within six months of hiring incumbent must obtain Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR-FCR 110).
Education
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.