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Bonneville Power Administration Management and Program Analyst in Portland, Oregon
Summary This position is located in the Program Management Office (PMO) of the Chief Administrative Office (CAO)(N), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to serve as a management and program analyst responsible for administrative analytical and evaluative work related to CAO initiatives and programs and as an analyst and advisor to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and staff on the effectiveness and planning of the organization's mission and objectives. Responsibilities As a Management and Program Analyst, you will: Plans and coordinates Chief Administrative Office (CAO) projects. Coordinates CAO Program Management Office (PMO) related events by engaging speakers, vendors, and executive sponsors. Collect and analyze data to make recommendations for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and procedures. Establish and track metrics that measure process performance across time. Identify, develop, and analyze data required for the management of CAO programs and activities as well as compliance with state and federal mandates. Provide status updates for ongoing implementation measures and metrics and subsequent internal controls metrics. Participate in the development of BPA-wide strategies, including updates and coordination of existing strategies, and policies for all CAO programs. When required, monitor contractor activities to insure contractors execute project plans on time, meeting deliverable milestones within budget and with satisfactory quality. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience 1) performing a full range of project management, budgeting, and financial control functions, including preparation of proposed plans, milestones, and schedules for the development and oversight of program budgets, 2) serving as an analyst responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting, projects, studies, and other initiatives, 3) providing advice, counsel, guidance, presentations or briefings to management, staff and senior executives on all aspects of assigned projects. "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 position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery! It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town! The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov Information on how to create a federal resume https://www.usa.gov/government-jobs https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/disabled/ Telework: www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ 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, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors 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.