Business Analyst

Bonneville Power Administration • Vancouver, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Organizational Development & Portfolio Support (TOIT), Internal Operations Management Office (TOI), Transmission System Operations (TO), Transmission Services (T), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Business Analyst position will serve as a Business Analyst performing project management and business analysis that involves developing and managing a project portfolio and supporting business and IT projects.

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.
• A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work.
• Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• GS-11: 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-09] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) Assisting in the planning, coordination, and day-to-day execution of business or technical projects, including tracking project tasks, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocations; 2) Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to examine business workflows, processes, or systems and identifying areas to improve operational efficiency; 3) Gathering, consolidating, and analyzing operational, financial, or performance data to assist in preparing forecasts, status reports, and project briefings.
• GS-12: 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 the day-to-day management and control of projects, including monitoring deliverables, mitigating risks, resolving project issues, and controlling scope creep; 2) Conducting detailed business analyses to evaluate complex operational processes or systems, perform root cause analysis, and recommend actionable solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness; 3) Shaping, monitoring, and adjusting project forecasts (cost, schedule, and resources), as well as establishing tracking and reporting metrics to monitor project performance.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans for project accomplishment.
• Perform work to facilitate successfully bringing projects on-line, including integration with existing hardware and software systems.
• Partner with project and program managers to document changes in project scope, cost, and schedule affecting project and budget execution.
• Conduct detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes of broad technical programs
• Ensure that projects realize their intended business benefits through performance metrics and business baseline and target metrics.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level