Lead Operations Research Analyst — Grid Reliability & Optimization

Bonneville Power Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is seeking a leader in Power Services to guide a team of 11 technical experts focused on regional power-system capability and the integration of energy resources to ensure grid reliability. The role directs operational strategies, evaluates complex energy trade-offs, and collaborates with regional partners to optimize clean energy generation across the service area.

Qualified candidates will have a degree in operations research or substantial mathematics

Qualifications

• Degree in operations research or 24 semester hours in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science or related subjects requiring strong math/statistics.
• At least 3 of the 24 hours must be in calculus.
• Specialized experience equivalent to at least one year at GS-13 level in the Federal service, analyzing short-term power system capability and integrating generation resources into system operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 11-member technical team in planning regional power system capability and integrating energy resources to ensure grid reliability.
• Direct operational strategies and evaluate complex energy trade-offs.
• Collaborate with regional partners to optimize clean energy generation.

Skills

Operations research modeling

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Power systems planning

Education

Operations research degree

Calculus coursework (3 of 24 hours)

Job description

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is seeking a leader in Power Services to guide a team of 11 technical experts focused on regional power-system capability and the integration of energy resources to ensure grid reliability. The role directs operational strategies, evaluates complex energy trade-offs, and collaborates with regional partners to optimize clean energy generation across the service area.

Qualified candidates will have a degree in operations research or substantial mathematics