Management Analyst

Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Internal Business Operations (JAB) organization of the Information Chief of Staff (JA), of the Chief Information Office (J). A successful candidate in this position will serve as an analyst, contracting officer representative (COR), and project manager leading critical initiatives and studies to optimize BPA. You will drive the efficiency of vital systems and processes, safeguarding BPA's core mission and internal controls.

Duties

As a Management Analyst, you will: Orchestrate Agency-Wide Strategic Plans - Help chart our collective path forward. You will play a key role in developing and updating high-level strategies across critical BPA departments-including Information Technology, Human Resources, Safety, Security, and Supply Chain. Your work will directly support subject matter experts in modernizing operational policies to keep BPA agile. Drive Process Modernization and Efficiency - Champion continuous improvement. You will analyze existing workflows, staffing structures, and management practices to identify and resolve organizational bottlenecks. By researching industry best practices and introducing modern technological solutions, you will design leaner, smarter processes that maximize BPA's resources. Lead Projects from Conception to Delivery - Own your projects end-to-end. You will define project scope, build realistic schedules, manage resources, and mitigate risks. As a trusted project leader, you will present progress briefings directly to senior leadership and executives, ensuring your projects deliver exceptional results on time. Direct Crucial Vendor Partnerships - Maximize the value of our external contracts. In this role, you will quickly secure your certification to serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). You will oversee contractor performance, ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards, keep projects on budget, and protect BPA from financial waste. Establish Modern Performance Metrics and Evaluation Tools - Define what success looks like. You will collaborate with management to design clear business metrics and performance targets. By identifying operational trends, you will construct innovative ways to measure program effectiveness, setting a brand-new precedent for how BPA evaluates its achievements. Negotiate and Collaborate Across BPA and DOE - Represent our team on the broader stage. You will participate in agency-wide and Department of Energy (DOE) committees to tackle complex operational challenges. Acting as a technical expert, you will guide discussions, build consensus, and clearly communicate BPA's strategic position to diverse stakeholders. Requirements

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. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Within six months of hiring incumbent must obtain Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR-FCR 110). 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) conducting, planning, and organizing projects and analytical studies of considerable scope to evaluate and recommend methods for improving program efficiency, organizational structures, and business metrics; 2) managing a full range of project activities similar to those of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), such as establishing project schedules and deliverables, coordinating resources, monitoring contractor performance, and providing advice to program managers; and 3) providing budgetary and financial monitoring support, including tracking program allocations and spend plans, reconciling contractor invoices, analyzing budget variances, and preparing financial status reports for leadership. "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. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process. Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Offices or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will review your two-page resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures: If you are minimally qualified for this job, you will be assessed and evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate. Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Non-competitive Procedures: If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions. However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., VRA, Schedule A). All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (10/31/2026) of this announcement. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13098562. USAHire: To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score. USA Hire cut scores are based on the minimum level of proficiency required to perform the job for a specific series and grade. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. The cut score is set at a government-wide level and not at the agency or individual vacancy level for USA Hire standard assessments. In accordance with 5 CFR 300.201(a), the U.S. Office of Personnel Management does not release testing and examination materials, scoring criteria including the specific cut score requirements, or other information used solely to determine individual qualifications, so as not to compromise the objectivity of the testing process. Other Information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity 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. USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy 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 here. Veterans Information: USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Telework: https://www.opm.gov/telework/ Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ - Who must register: https://www.sss.gov/faq/#who-needs-to-register 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.