Management Associate I

Bonneville Power Administration • Portland, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the U.S. Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in the Generation Asset Management (PG) organization. The Management Associate I serves as an advisor and analyst to department leadership, supporting organizational decision-making, program strategy, operational effectiveness, planning, budgeting, stakeholder coordination, and business systems. The role contributes to BPA’s mission to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable hydroelectric power while supporting environmental stewardship across the Pacific Northwest.

The position involves evaluating program performance and organizational health, developing insights for leadership, participating in strategic and budget planning, and recommending process improvements. It also represents management in dealings with internal and external stakeholders, coordinates responses to complex inquiries, and leads conferences and special programs. The associate advises on workforce and organizational needs, mentors administrative staff, and maintains information and records systems in line with federal standards. The employee is required to report in person to the official duty location.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must meet Selective Service registration requirements if male and required to register.
• Must report in person to the official duty location.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service, including serving as a personal assistant to multiple managers or executives; providing administrative support such as preparing reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence; planning, scheduling, and coordinating meetings and organizational activities; and coordinating official staff travel.
• 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. may substitute for the required specialized experience, if the education demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• A combination of qualifying experience and graduate education may be used to meet the specialized experience requirement.
• Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants substituting education for experience must provide proof of qualifying education from an accredited institution; foreign education must be evaluated by a recognized organization.
• Applicants must answer application eligibility and qualification questions completely and truthfully.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an analyst and advisor to department managers, evaluating program performance and organizational health and providing data-backed insights to guide decisions and program execution.
• Collaborate on multi-year strategic plans, resource allocations, and operating budgets, and establish performance metrics to track agency benchmarks.
• Diagnose operational bottlenecks, evaluate reporting systems and management practices, and develop, present, and implement recommendations to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Represent management in discussions with Tribal Nations, federal and state agencies, regional utility leaders, and executive business divisions.
• Investigate sensitive inquiries, coordinate with technical and business units, and prepare well-researched responses on behalf of leadership.
• Plan and execute executive conferences, strategic summits, and special programs, including developing agendas and briefing materials, securing speakers, and facilitating collaboration.
• Advise leadership on human capital needs, team realignments, and organizational design; work with Corporate Human Resources to identify staffing gaps and support talent initiatives.
• Mentor and manage the performance of administrative staff, and modernize information tracking and records systems to support federal compliance and efficient operations.
• Serve as a personal assistant to multiple managers or executives.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other administrative materials.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings and organizational activities.
• Coordinate official travel for staff.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to position and eligibility.
• 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: Entry Level