What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Management and Program Analyst. position at Bonneville Power Administration?
Duties
Elevate Your BPA Leadership Journey: Drive Operational Excellence Across the Northwest Power Grid
Every day, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) delivers clean, reliable, and affordable power across the Pacific Northwest, fueling millions of lives, communities, and businesses. Behind this essential mission is our Transmission Engineering team, whose technical rigor and innovation keep the regional grid resilient. If you are a proven leader ready to leverage your agency knowledge, empower high-performing professionals, and directly influence how BPA achieves its long-term strategic goals, this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role.
As the Supervisory Management and Program Analyst (GS-14) heading the Operational Excellence and Compliance team, you will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership. In this role, you will champion modern business practices, build organizational agility, and ensure that our transmission programs maintain the highest standards of reliability and compliance.
Key Leadership Duties & Impact Areas
Bring your deep understanding of BPA's culture, mission, and operational environment to a leadership role where your strategic vision can make a lasting difference. If you are prepared to guide exceptional people and shape the systems that keep our energy infrastructure moving forward, take the next step in your BPA career journey and submit your application today!
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
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) leading complex operational excellence, process improvement, or organizational change management initiatives across multi-disciplinary business units; 2) establishing data governance models, designing performance dashboards, and evaluating operational metrics to drive business quality and enforce compliance with industry standards; and 3) serving as a lead project manager or senior specialist by providing work direction, technical guidance, and task oversight to professional staff while advising senior leadership on strategic operational goals.
"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
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:
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.?
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Elevate Your BPA Leadership Journey: Drive Operational Excellence Across the Northwest Power Grid
Every day, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) delivers clean, reliable, and affordable power across the Pacific Northwest, fueling millions of lives, communities, and businesses. Behind this essential mission is our Transmission Engineering team, whose technical rigor and innovation keep the regional grid resilient. If you are a proven leader ready to leverage your agency knowledge, empower high-performing professionals, and directly influence how BPA achieves its long-term strategic goals, this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role.
As the Supervisory Management and Program Analyst (GS-14) heading the Operational Excellence and Compliance team, you will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership. In this role, you will champion modern business practices, build organizational agility, and ensure that our transmission programs maintain the highest standards of reliability and compliance.
Key Leadership Duties & Impact Areas
- Lead and Inspire a High-Performing Team - Direct, coach, and mentor a talented team of senior analysts and project managers. Foster an inclusive, high-trust environment focused on continuous learning, professional growth, and delivering exceptional value across BPA.
- Architect Strategic Change & Continuous Improvement - Formulate, champion, and execute multi-year operational excellence initiatives that streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and modernize business workflows across Transmission Engineering.
- Champion Data Analytics & Modern Business Intelligence - Lead the governance and deployment of intuitive data dashboards, performance metrics, and modern collaboration tools (including Power BI and SharePoint platforms) to enable data-driven decision-making for executive leadership.
- Guide Regulatory Compliance & Grid Reliability Strategy - Serve as a trusted advisor on complex regional and federal reliability standards, ensuring that policies, processes, and technical operations seamlessly align with industry governance and audit requirements.
- Spearhead High-Visibility Strategic Initiatives - Oversee and execute division-wide priority projects, translating high-level executive objectives into tangible milestones, clear accountability, and successful project delivery.
- Influence and Align Executive Stakeholders - Build strong collaborative partnerships with senior executives, engineering managers, and regional partners to negotiate solutions, present actionable recommendations, and navigate complex organizational changes.
- Optimize Processes to Enhance Operational Agility - Conduct in-depth evaluations of administrative and engineering support programs, designing innovative solutions that elevate operational effectiveness and enhance internal customer satisfaction.
- Direct Program Resources & Operational Strategy - Strategically plan and manage team budgets, staffing, and workload allocations, ensuring that financial and personnel resources are deployed efficiently to support BPA's long-term business goals.
Bring your deep understanding of BPA's culture, mission, and operational environment to a leadership role where your strategic vision can make a lasting difference. If you are prepared to guide exceptional people and shape the systems that keep our energy infrastructure moving forward, take the next step in your BPA career journey and submit your application today!
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.
- 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.
- First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) leading complex operational excellence, process improvement, or organizational change management initiatives across multi-disciplinary business units; 2) establishing data governance models, designing performance dashboards, and evaluating operational metrics to drive business quality and enforce compliance with industry standards; and 3) serving as a lead project manager or senior specialist by providing work direction, technical guidance, and task oversight to professional staff while advising senior leadership on strategic operational goals.
"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
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:
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.?
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.