Business Analyst.

Bonneville Power Administration; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration in the United States seeks a Business Analyst to support project execution and benefit realization. You will develop plans for project accomplishment, facilitate on-line integration with hardware and software, document changes in scope, cost, and schedule, analyze complex functions, and ensure benefits are measured against performance metrics.

The position involves collaborating with project teams to monitor progress, analyze data, and communicate status to

Qualifications

• Assisting in the planning, coordination, and day-to-day execution of business or technical projects.
• Applying analytical techniques to examine workflows and identify efficiency gains.
• Gathering, consolidating, and analyzing data to prepare forecasts and status reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans for project accomplishment.
• Perform work to facilitate bringing projects on-line, including integration with existing hardware and software systems.
• Partner with project and program managers to document changes in project scope, cost, and schedule affecting project and budget execution.
• Conduct detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes of broad technical programs.
• Ensure that projects realize their intended business benefits through performance metrics and baseline/target metrics.

Skills

Project planning

Task tracking

Forecasting & reporting

Process improvement

Job description

• Develop plans for project accomplishment.
• Perform work to facilitate successfully bringing projects on-line, including integration with existing hardware and software systems.
• Partner with project and program managers to document changes in project scope, cost, and schedule affecting project and budget execution.
• Conduct detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes of broad technical programs
• Ensure that projects realize their intended business benefits through performance metrics and business baseline and target metrics.

Duties

As a Business Analyst, You Will

• Develop plans for project accomplishment.
• Perform work to facilitate successfully bringing projects on-line, including integration with existing hardware and software systems.
• Partner with project and program managers to document changes in project scope, cost, and schedule affecting project and budget execution.
• Conduct detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes of broad technical programs
• Ensure that projects realize their intended business benefits through performance metrics and business baseline and target metrics.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

GS-11: 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-09] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) Assisting in the planning, coordination, and day‑to‑day execution of business or technical projects, including tracking project tasks, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocations; 2) Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to examine business workflows, processes, or systems and identifying areas to improve operational efficiency; 3) Gathering, consolidating, and analyzing operational, financial, or performance data to assist in preparing forecasts, status reports, and project briefings.

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.

GS-12: 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) Performing the day‑to‑day management and control of projects, including monitoring deliverables, mitigating risks, resolving project issues, and controlling scope creep; 2) Conducting detailed business analyses to evaluate complex operational processes or systems, perform root cause analysis, and recommend actionable solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness; 3) Shaping, monitoring, and adjusting project forecasts (cost, schedule, and resources), as well as establishing tracking and reporting metrics to monitor project performance.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.

Education

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the

Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'.

Additional information

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

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.

Reasonable Accommodation for USAHire:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for reasonable accommodations are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments

Veterans Information

Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.

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.

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.

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.