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Governance and Internal Controls Supervisor

Bonneville Power Administration

Department of Energy

Fresh

Salary

$135,522 - $176,183

per year

Closes

January 23, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to build and manage systems that help ensure a large energy organization follows rules and controls risks effectively, while reporting on compliance.

It requires supervising staff, planning projects, and working with policies from government agencies.

A good fit would be someone with experience in internal controls and leadership in a big organization, who enjoys solving complex problems and guiding teams.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in developing and administering internal control programs for a large organization
  • Demonstrated expertise in monitoring, shaping, and certifying organizational internal controls and regulatory compliance
  • Supervisory experience, including directing staff, assigning work, setting priorities, and overseeing contractors
  • Knowledge of BPA Internal Policy, DOE Directives, and OMB Circular A-123 on internal control responsibilities
  • Ability to justify resources, negotiate compliance, and represent the organization in high-stakes meetings or committees
  • Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date
  • All qualifications and eligibility must be met by the announcement closing date

Full Job Description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Governance and Internal Controls (CGC), Compliance and Governance (CG), Compliance Audit and Risk Management (C).

A successful candidate in the Governance and Internal Controls Supervisor position will provide planning, development, and administration of programs, systems, and processes that are functionally critical for successful management and support of BPA's implementation of internal controls and reporting.

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-13) in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience is defined as experience serving as technical expert in developing and administering internal control programs, systems, and processes for a large organization in order to monitor and shape organizational internal control programs.

"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 Governance and Internal Controls Supervisor, you will: Exercise delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities, directing, coordinating, and overseeing the work and providing similar oversight of contractors when appropriate.

Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.

Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.

Make decisions on work problems presented by subordinates and by contractors.

Plan, develop, and administer the programs, systems, and processes that are functionally critical for successful management and support of BPA's implementation of internal controls and reporting through BPA Internal Policy and Department of Energy (DOE) Directives; Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 and Management's responsibility for Internal Control.

Track, assess, and certify regulatory and control issues; and monitor and shape BPA's policies and practices as these policies and practices relate to these activities.

Justify, defend, or negotiate in representing the organization in obtaining or committing resources, and in gaining compliance with established policies, regulations, or contracts.

Lead or participate as a technical expert in committees and working groups for resolving critical problems.

Participate actively in conferences, meetings, hearings, or presentations involving problems or issues of considerable consequence or importance to the BPA.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-BPA-49079-12847315-BPA