Executive Strategy & Operations Associate

Bonneville Power Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration in Portland, Oregon seeks a Management Associate I to support executive leadership with data-driven insights and strategic planning. This role connects senior leadership to performance metrics, budgets, and process improvements to advance the regional energy mission.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, governance, and program coordination across tribal, federal, and state agencies, while guiding organizational initiatives and talent strategies.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in Federal service.
• Experience as a personal assistant to multiple managers or executives.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary analyst and trusted advisor to department managers.
• Actively participate in defining the organization’s future through multi-year plans and budgets.
• Diagnose operational bottlenecks and present innovative recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Represent management in discussions with Tribal Nations, agencies, and regional leaders.
• Translate priorities into unified action plans and coordinate with technical and business units.
• Plan and coordinate executive conferences, strategic summits, and programs.
• Consult with leadership on human capital needs and organizational design.
• Mentor administrative staff and modernize information tracking for compliance.

Skills

Executive support

Meetings coordination

Travel coordination

Education

Master's degree or higher

LL.B. or J.D. if related

Job description

Bonneville Power Administration in Portland, Oregon seeks a Management Associate I to support executive leadership with data-driven insights and strategic planning. This role connects senior leadership to performance metrics, budgets, and process improvements to advance the regional energy mission.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, governance, and program coordination across tribal, federal, and state agencies, while guiding organizational initiatives and talent strategies.