Business Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in IT Project Management (JLP), Enterprise Shared Services (JL), Information Technology (J).

A successful candidate in the Business Specialist position will serve as a business specialist and IT contract management specialist, representing the IT organization in the management of technology contracts in the role of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

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-11) in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience is defined as experience: 1) reviewing requirements for IT hardware and software needs to ensure business needs are met; 2) assisting in the development of statements of work (SOW) for contracts and services; and 3) reviewing work processes and identifying areas for improvements.

"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. Major Duties:

As a Business Specialist, you will: Serve as a senior business specialist and a senior IT contract management specialist, representing the IT organization in the management of all or most technology contracts in the role of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Perform a wide variety of analytical and evaluative work requiring knowledge of business and trade practices and the characteristics and use of IT hardware and software in providing expert contract management services and support to project managers.

Work with and supports the supply chain with reference to all IT contracts in pre and post acquisition phases, safeguarding IT interests.

Recommend/ make decisions that involve major uncertainties with regard to the most effective approach or methodology to be applied.

Evaluate the impact of technological change, and conceive of solutions to highly complex issues.

Present, explain, and defend controversial issues; and persuade program managers and other decision-making officials with widely differing goals and interests to follow a recommended course of action consistent with established policies, objectives, and regulations.