Management Associate I
About The Position
This position is with the U.S. Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, in the Eastern Power Customer Services team within NW Requirements Marketing. The Management Associate serves as an operational catalyst and trusted advisor to organizational leadership, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver reliable, carbon-free hydroelectric power across the Pacific Northwest. The role involves analyzing operational and program issues, advising managers, supporting strategic planning and budgeting, coordinating organizational activities, and improving workflows and performance practices. The associate represents the organization in communications with internal and external partners, including federal and regional government entities, utility partners, and internal business lines. The role also leads executive-level conferences, working groups, and task forces; prepares briefing materials; and provides direct leadership, coaching, and performance management for administrative support staff. The position requires reporting in person to the official duty location. Applicants may qualify through specialized experience, education, or a combination of both at the GS-07 or GS-09 level.
Requirements
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must report in person to the official duty location.
- For GS-07 qualification through experience: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, including applying basic analytical and evaluative techniques, preparing routine reports and recommendations, and coordinating day-to-day administrative operations.
- For GS-07, qualifying education may include one year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement in a qualifying bachelor's degree curriculum; a combination of education and experience may also qualify.
- For GS-09 qualification through experience: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including serving as a personal assistant to multiple managers or executives; providing administrative support and preparing materials such as reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence; coordinating meetings and organizational activities; and coordinating official staff travel.
- For GS-09, qualifying education may include a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; a combination of education and experience may also qualify.
- Education used to substitute for experience must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign education must be evaluated by a recognized organization.
- Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
- Must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
- Males must comply with Selective Service registration requirements.
- Must complete all application eligibility and qualification questions truthfully and completely.
- The employer participates in E-Verify.
Nice To Haves
- Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate, subject to budget availability and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Advise organizational managers by conducting program evaluations and operational analyses, translating data into recommendations for executive decision-making.
- Participate in strategic planning and annual budget planning, helping align financial resources with organizational priorities.
- Represent the organization in communications with internal and external stakeholders, and build relationships with government entities, utility partners, and internal business lines.
- Analyze procedural bottlenecks and management practices; design, present, and implement workflow improvements.
- Help develop performance criteria and accountability benchmarks; track milestones, evaluate results against targets, and recommend adjustments.
- Lead planning and execution of executive-level conferences, working groups, and inter-organizational task forces; prepare agendas and briefing materials and coordinate subject-matter experts.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for administrative support staff; establish workload priorities and support professional development.
- Coordinate day-to-day administrative operations, including records systems, meeting and conference logistics, and responses to customer inquiries.
- Coordinate official travel for staff, where applicable to the qualifying experience described for GS-09.
Benefits
- Comprehensive 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
