Management Analyst

Bonneville Power Administration • Portland, OR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Internal Business Operations (JAB), within the Information Chief of Staff (JA) organization of the Chief Information Office (J). The Management Analyst serves as an analyst, contracting officer’s representative (COR), and project manager, leading initiatives and studies to improve BPA’s operations, systems, processes, and internal controls.

The position supports strategic planning across Information Technology, Human Resources, Safety, Security, and Supply Chain; analyzes workflows, staffing structures, and management practices to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency; and leads projects from planning through delivery. The analyst also oversees contractor performance and deliverables, develops business metrics and program evaluation tools, provides financial and budget monitoring, and represents BPA in agency-wide and Department of Energy committees and discussions.

The selectee must obtain the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (FAC-COR-FCR 110) within six months of hiring. The role requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. No specific education requirement or education substitution for experience applies. The selectee must report in person to the official duty location and complete required financial disclosure reporting.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience conducting, planning, and organizing projects and analytical studies to evaluate and recommend improvements to program efficiency, organizational structures, and business metrics.
• Experience managing project activities similar to COR work, including establishing schedules and deliverables, coordinating resources, monitoring contractor performance, and advising program managers.
• Experience providing budgetary and financial monitoring support, including tracking allocations and spend plans, reconciling contractor invoices, analyzing budget variances, and preparing financial status reports.
• Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Obtain FAC-COR-FCR 110 certification within six months of hiring.
• Report in person to the official duty location.
• Complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard Form 450e financial disclosure report 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.
• Males must comply with Selective Service registration requirements.
• Answer application eligibility and qualification questions completely and truthfully.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates, subject to budget availability and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update strategic plans across BPA departments, including Information Technology, Human Resources, Safety, Security, and Supply Chain.
• Support subject matter experts in modernizing operational policies.
• Analyze workflows, staffing structures, and management practices to identify and resolve organizational bottlenecks.
• Research industry practices and introduce technological solutions to improve processes and resource use.
• Define project scope, develop schedules, manage resources, and mitigate project risks.
• Lead projects from conception through delivery and brief senior leaders and executives on progress.
• Oversee contractor performance, deliverables, quality, budgets, and contract value as a COR.
• Collaborate with management to develop business metrics and performance targets.
• Identify operational trends and develop methods to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Participate in BPA and Department of Energy committees, guide discussions, build consensus, and communicate BPA’s strategic position.
• Provide budgetary and financial monitoring, including tracking allocations and spend plans, reconciling contractor invoices, analyzing budget variances, and preparing financial status reports for leadership.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Programs and policies intended to support work/life balance and flexible, responsive work environments.
• Be Well employee wellness program supporting career, community, financial, physical, and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed