Management and Program Analyst.

Bonneville Power Administration; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration is seeking a Management and Program Analyst to apply analytical methods to optimize automated information processes and support the Transmission Engineering community. You will lead the BPA Submit Team, manage system and process improvements, and coordinate with IT and business units to prioritize initiatives.

The role requires COR-like oversight, alignment with contracting requirements, and collaboration with Transmission Program Analysts to forecast

Qualifications

• Specialized experience demonstrating analyst/leadership in program delivery strategies.
• Formulate actionable recommendations driving strategic/operational initiatives.
• Experience performing COR-like activities.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical processes to planning, design and implementation of new/ improved automated information processes to meet business needs.
• Lead or serve as expert for BPA Submit Team and manage system/process improvement projects with IT.
• Develop data management strategies for the Transmission Engineering community.
• Coordinate COR-like responsibilities and resolve administrative issues related to non-CFTE requirements.
• Partner with user community and IT to prioritize process improvements.
• Oversee CFTE work deliverables and align with BPA contracting requirements.
• Coordinate with Transmission Program Analysts to identify forecasted contract expenditures.

Skills

Analytical processes

Project leadership

Data management

Contract Officer Representative (COR)

Strategic IT/business partnership

Job description

Duties

As a Management And Program Analyst, You Will

• Perform a variety of work involving applying analytical processes to the planning, design and implementation of new and improved automated information processes to meet the business requirements.
• Lead and/or functions as an expert for the BPA Submit Team and manages system and process improvement projects in conjunction with business interests and IT.
• Develop strategies and formulates requirements for data management and utilization for the Transmission Engineering user community
• Identify and coordinates the resolution of administrative issues associated with non-CFTE management requirements. This includes performing as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Act as a strategic partner between the user community and IT and works with IT and business managers to effectively prioritize process improvement areas.
• Oversees subordinate workload as well as CFTE work deliverables to ensure alignment to BPA process, contracting requirements and issue resolution activity.
• Coordinate with Transmission Program Analysts to insure that forecasted expenditures associated with various contract services are identified in a timely manner.

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.
• Selectee must meet Continuous Learning Point (CLP) requirements to maintain certification.
• Selectee must obtain and maintain FAC-COR (Contract Officer's Representative) certification at the level appropriate to assigned contracts.

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 is defined as:

1) Served as the analyst or technical lead to develop strategies and policies to improve program delivery. 2) Formulate actionable recommendations that drove strategic and operational program initiatives. 3) performing activities similar to that of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

“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-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.

Telework

Selective Service Registration

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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.

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