Strategic Operations Advisor I

Bonneville Power Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in Portland seeks a Management Associate I to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. You will help shape program strategy, guide budgets, and coordinate communications with key internal and external partners across the Generation Asset Management organization.

This is a mission-driven role focused on driving operational excellence for the Pacific Northwest. You will participate in long-range planning, multi-year budgets, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Strategic advisory to executives and leadership.
• Budget formulation and multi-year planning.
• Process improvements and performance metric development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and evaluate program performance.
• Participate in multi-year strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Diagnose operational bottlenecks and design innovative recommendations.
• Coordinate high-visibility conferences, summits, and briefing materials.
• Advise on workforce strategy and organizational design.
• Mentor administrative staff and enhance information governance.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Long-range planning

Budget formulation

Operational problem-solving

Process modernization

Stakeholder relations

Cross-functional coordination

Conference & program coordination

Talent advisory

Team leadership

Job description

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in Portland seeks a Management Associate I to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. You will help shape program strategy, guide budgets, and coordinate communications with key internal and external partners across the Generation Asset Management organization.

This is a mission-driven role focused on driving operational excellence for the Pacific Northwest. You will participate in long-range planning, multi-year budgets, and cross-functional