Human Capital Data Analyst.

Bonneville Power Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) seeks a Human Capital Data Analyst to turn workforce metrics into strategic insights and to design modern digital tools for executive decision-making. You will collaborate across BPA and the DOE to plan future staffing, support leadership with data-driven recommendations, and ensure data quality for reliable predictive models.

You will translate complex analyses into clear presentations for non-technical managers, lead autonomous projects, and help shape

Qualifications

• Experience extracting, synthesizing, and analyzing complex workforce data using analytics and visualization tools.
• Experience conducting workforce planning studies and evaluating staffing trends to develop actionable recommendations.
• Experience providing analytical advisory services, technical briefings, or strategic guidance to leadership on workforce management practices.

Responsibilities

• Design interactive data dashboards and tools to visualize workforce metrics for leadership.
• Lead cross-agency data collaborations to access essential statistics for workforce planning.
• Guide strategic executive decision-making with evidence-based recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted strategic HR advisor translating policy into practical business advice.
• Shape long-term workforce strategy including talent management and organizational studies.
• Modernize HR metrics and data integrity through guidelines for data quality.
• Translate technical insights into engaging presentations for non-technical managers.
• Drive high-impact projects autonomously from start to finish.

Skills

Data extraction and synthesis

Workforce analytics

Executive advisory

Job description

Duties

Powering the Pacific Northwest Through Data: Shape the Future of Our Workforce!

Join an Impact-Driven Team

At Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), we deliver clean, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of people across the Pacific Northwest. Our mission succeeds because of our people-and that is where you come in.

As a Human Capital Data Analyst, you won't just analyze data; you will be the strategic engine behind our talent strategy. You will turn complex workforce metrics into executive insights, design modern digital tools, and guide senior leaders through high-stakes organizational decisions. If you are a collaborative problem-solver who loves transforming raw information into actionable strategies, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career with immense public impact.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Design Interactive Data Dashboards and Tools: Build, maintain, and modernize user-friendly visual reports, tracking systems, and digital dashboards. You will turn raw workforce numbers into visual stories that help leadership easily monitor organizational health and make key staffing decisions.
• Lead Cross-Agency Data Collaborations: Partner with diverse departments across BPA and the wider Department of Energy to gather, organize, and synthesize large, complex data sets. You will build collaborative pathways to access the essential statistics needed to plan our future workforce.
• Guide Strategic Executive Decision-Making: Deliver clear, evidence-based recommendations and alternative solutions to executive-level agency leaders. You will evaluate the potential pros, cons, and structural impacts of workforce changes, helping leaders make confident, informed choices.
• Serve as a Trusted Strategic HR Advisor: Provide expert counsel to executives, managers, and senior staff on organizational structure, staffing strategies, and human capital regulations. You will translate complex policy language into clear, practical, and everyday business advice.
• Shape the Long-Term Workforce Strategy: Evaluate, refine, and drive long-range workforce plans, talent management strategies, and major organizational studies. Your analysis will ensure our agency maintains the right talent in the right positions to fulfill our energy mission.
• Modernize HR Metrics and Data Integrity: Develop clear guidelines and processes to define, clean, merge, and transform workforce data. By setting high standards for data quality, you will ensure our predictive models and analysis are accurate, trustworthy, and actionable.
• Translate Technical Insights for General Audiences: Simplify complex statistical findings, database trends, and technical methodologies into highly engaging, easy-to-understand presentations and educational materials for non-technical managers and staff.
• Drive High-Impact Projects Autonomously: Take independent ownership of workforce analysis projects from start to finish. You will manage milestones, coordinate with cross-functional project teams, navigate shifting priorities, and deliver high-quality, practical solutions on time.

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.

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-12) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience 1) extracting, synthesizing, and analyzing complex workforce data using analytics and visualization tools to build metrics, reports, and interactive dashboards; 2) conducting workforce planning studies and evaluating organizational staffing trends to develop actionable recommendations for complex resourcing issues; and 3) providing analytical advisory services, technical briefings, or strategic guidance to leadership on workforce management practices and operational alignment.

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.

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

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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.