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Bonneville Power Administration
Department of Energy
Location
Vancouver, Washington
Salary
$135,522 - $176,183
per year
Type
Full-Time
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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).
This job involves leading and managing complex projects focused on improving the power grid's day-ahead market operations, including coordinating teams, implementing new technologies, and ensuring everything runs smoothly and reliably.
A good fit would be someone with strong leadership skills, experience in project management, and a background in energy systems or operations who enjoys solving tough problems across different groups.
It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals who can handle high-stakes work in a government energy agency.
This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration in Internal Operations (TOI), Transmission System Operations (TO), Transmission Services (T).
A successful candidate in the Management and Program Analyst (Project Manager) position will serve as a Project Manager responsible for the comprehensive oversight and direct management of all Day Ahead Market initiatives within Transmission System Operations (TO).
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 1)Leading cross functional teams to implement new systems, complex project plans and mission critical efforts; 2) directing and coordinating changes related to technology, operations, controls, or process management in order to mitigate risk and improve organization effectiveness while maintaining reliability of the bulk electric system; 3) providing guidance on system requirements, testing, and deployment.
"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 Management and Program Analyst (Project Manager), you will: Manage the full lifecycle of complex projects related to Day Ahead Market initiatives, Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives and organizational goals.
Prepare and present regular reports on project status, risks, and performance to senior management and stakeholders.
Direct and manage the upgrade and implementation of critical operating tools, including the Automatic Generation Control (AGC) and other EMS systems, essential for SPP Markets+ integration.
Evaluate new technologies and solutions to enhance operational efficiency and market participation capabilities.
Resolve complex inter-organizational issues and facilitates consensus among diverse stakeholders.
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