Chief Compliance Officer.

Bonneville Power Administration; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Bonneville Power Administration seeks a Chief Compliance Officer (Manager of Compliance and Governance) to lead enterprise regulatory compliance, governance, and ethics programs in Portland, OR. You will advise senior leadership, direct information governance, and oversee internal controls to ensure lawful, transparent operations across BPA’s electric power system.

This executive role requires strategic vision, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to navigate federal energy

Formación

• Requires experience building and guiding enterprise regulatory compliance and governance programs.
• Demonstrated leadership of professional staff and advising executive leadership on risk and policy.
• Experience with information governance, ethics, and internal control frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead enterprise strategic planning, ethics culture, and proactive compliance programs.
• Oversee regulatory oversight for energy reliability standards and grid reliability.
• Design and monitor internal controls, risk metrics, and fiscal stewardship across lines of business.
• Direct information governance, privacy, and transparency programs with public accountability.
• Manage ethics oversight, investigations, and root-cause remediation plans.
• Provide executive direction to 30–35 professionals across multiple managers.
• Maintain regulatory relationships with federal regulators and regional partners.
• Drive process modernization and resource optimization across the agency.

Conocimientos

Executive leadership

Regulatory compliance

Governance programs

Internal controls

Information governance

Privacy protection

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Duties

Power the Pacific Northwest with Integrity: Champion Accountability as BPA's Chief Compliance Officer

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is an engine of economic vitality and environmental stewardship in the Pacific Northwest, delivering clean, renewable, and reliable power across thousands of miles of critical electric transmission infrastructure. Fulfilling this public mission demands uncompromising governance, robust operational integrity, and an active culture of compliance.

As BPA's Chief Compliance Officer (Manager of Compliance and Governance), you will hold a premier executive leadership role safeguarding the agency's credibility, compliance posture, and public trust. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Compliance, Audit, and Risk, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, steering agency-wide regulatory policy and heading the programs that keep our region's energy backbone resilient, lawful, and accountable.

Key Leadership Duties & Impact

Here are the high-impact responsibilities that define this executive role:

• Drive Enterprise Strategic Planning & Ethical Culture Serve as a pivotal member of the executive management team, formulating long- and short-range strategic priorities, guiding agency risk posture, and establishing a proactive compliance and ethics program that elevates organizational performance.
• Lead Electric Grid Reliability & Energy Regulatory Oversight Direct independent quality assurance and compliance for federal energy market standards and regional electric grid reliability mandates, ensuring the operational security and resilience of the Pacific Northwest's bulk electric power system.
• Champion Internal Financial & Operational Controls Architect comprehensive internal control systems, risk evaluations, and executive performance metrics that ensure operational transparency, audit readiness, and strict fiscal stewardship across all business lines.
• Modernize Information Governance, Transparency, & Privacy Direct the strategic protection and administration of agency information assets, guiding programs that safeguard customer privacy, maintain comprehensive record lifecycles, and uphold public transparency and open-government obligations.
• Direct Ethics Oversight, Independent Reviews, & Remediation Manage the agency-wide code of conduct, confidential employee reporting hotlines, and internal compliance investigations. Ensure fair, rigorous inquiries and establish root-cause corrective action plans that reinforce organizational integrity.
• Lead & Inspire a Multidisciplinary Professional Workforce Provide executive direction, mentorship, and career development to a high-caliber team of 30-35 federal analysts, technical specialists, and governance professionals through four subordinate managers, building an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Manage High-Stakes Regulatory & Industry Relationships Serve as the chief liaison and collaborative partner with federal regulators, regional utility executives, and governmental partners, negotiating complex policy positions and cultivating positive, trust-based regulatory partnerships.
• Pioneer Process Modernization & Resource Optimization Act as the principal steward of organizational capital and human resources, spearheading continuous improvement initiatives, integrating automated governance tools, and eliminating operational bottlenecks to maximize stakeholder value.

This position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery! It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town!

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.
• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.
• This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be complete 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.
• Temporary Promotion (BPA-Only) = This is a temporary promotion, not to exceed one (1) year, may be extended up to five (5) year's total; may be made permanent without further competition. Upon termination of the promotion, you will be returned to your original position of record, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay. Temporary promotions may be terminated at any time based on the needs of management.
• If you are currently employed at a grade equivalent to, or higher than the advertised position, the action will be considered a detail for processing purposes, and no salary increase will be associated with accepting the position. Details are processed in 120-day increments and may be extended up to two (2) year's total; additional extensions may be approved at the discretion of the Human Resources Service Center Director. Upon termination of the detail, you will be returned to your original position of record. Details may be terminated at any time based on needs of management.

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-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) planning, developing, and overseeing enterprise regulatory compliance and governance programs related to energy reliability standards (such as FERC or NERC), internal controls (such as OMB Circular A-123), information governance, or compliance response and investigations; and 2) leading professional staff, directing program resources, and advising executive leadership on complex regulatory affairs, risk mitigation strategies, internal control, information governance or organizational policy formulation.

"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.

EEO Policy

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‑based 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.

Telework

Selective Service Registration

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.

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.