Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Full Job Description

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? This position is within the Chief Administrative Office (N), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).

As Deputy CAO, you will share full authority with the CAO, co-piloting the agency's strategic direction.

This is a rare opportunity to lead critical functions, such as security, supply chain, and safety, and directly shape BPA's future as a high-performing organization.

This is a temporary promotion, not to exceed one (1) year, may be extended up to five (5) year's total; may be made permanent without further competition.

Upon termination of the promotion, you will be returned to your original position of record, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay.

Temporary promotions may be terminated at any time based on the needs of management.

If you are currently employed at a grade equivalent to, or higher than the advertised position, the action will be considered a detail for processing purposes, and no salary increase will be associated with accepting the position.

Details are processed in 120-day increments and may be extended up to two (2) year's total; additional extensions may be approved at the discretion of the Human Resources Service Center Director.

Upon termination of the detail, you will be returned to your original position of record. Details may be terminated at any time based on needs of management.

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-14) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience 1) managing a complex administrative program (e.g.

human capital management, continuity of operations, Supply Chain, etc.), to meet the strategic objectives of an organization; and 2) collaborating with senior/executive level management on the development and implementation of new or modified policies and procedures.

"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:

Define Your Legacy: Step Up to Executive Leadership at BPA You understand BPA's mission because you live it every day. Now, you have the chance to lead it from the top.

This is a pivotal opportunity for a proven leader to step into the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer role and shape the future of our organization.

As a true partner to the CAO, you will share full authority to guide the agency's strategic direction, acting as a co-pilot for the enterprise and driving the operational excellence that empowers our entire organization.

Leverage your deep understanding of BPA to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will: Lead at the Executive Table: Collaborate directly with Front Office Executives and Senior VPs to create a unified leadership front and ensure consistent policy application across all business lines.

Shape BPA's Internal Vision: Take the helm in developing the high-level strategies and policies that will strengthen and modernize management practices across the agency.

Champion a High-Performing Organization: Act as a primary driver for implementing BPA's strategic direction for a high-performance culture, integrating this ethos into all internal operations.

Direct Key Agency-Wide Initiatives: Take ownership of the CAO's strategic portfolio, managing everything from balanced scorecards to cultural and compliance programs to ensure we meet our goals.

Modernize Our Supply Chain Ecosystem: Guide the evolution of BPA's end-to-end supply chain-from procurement to logistics-to create a seamless, responsive, and ethical support system for our teams.

Command BPA's Security & Continuity: Unify all security and resiliency functions, including physical security, emergency response, and energy restoration, into one integrated and robust office.

Steer Critical Support Programs: Provide executive oversight for a diverse portfolio of essential programs, including safety, security, and human resources, ensuring they are perfectly aligned with BPA's strategic objectives.