Management and Program Analyst

Summary

This position is within Governance and Internal Controls, Compliance and Governance, Compliance, Audit, and Risk, Executive Office, Bonneville Power Administration. Transform how we manage risk! We are seeking an innovative technical lead to drive enterprise compliance system modernization. In this role, you will bridge IT and business teams, harness data analytics for strategic decisions, oversee key software releases, and champion continuous process improvement.

Duties

• This position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery! It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town! Power the Pacific Northwest's Clean Energy Future as Our Lead Compliance Systems Architect At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), we power the Pacific Northwest with clean, reliable energy while upholding the highest standards of public trust and regulatory excellence. Standing at the intersection of technology, data, and organizational strategy, our team ensures the agency operates with integrity, efficiency, and agility. As a Senior Management and Program Analyst within Governance and Internal Controls (Executive Office), you will serve as the principal technical authority driving the modernization of our enterprise-wide compliance and risk management systems. In this high-visibility role, you will bridge the gap between executive leadership, business operations, and IT teams-transforming complex data into strategic insights and modernizing the digital tools that safeguard BPA's mission. Key Responsibilities Shape Enterprise System Strategy: Direct the vision for enterprise compliance software initiatives, establishing strategic frameworks that prioritize high-impact technology projects and align system capabilities with agency goals. Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Guide multidisciplinary groups of business leaders, program experts, IT specialists, and software vendors to design, develop, and implement modern governance and risk management solutions. Architect Scalable & Secure Solutions: Oversee software architecture decisions to guarantee that enterprise system infrastructure is built for future expansion, robust cybersecurity, and advanced data reporting. Solve Unprecedented Technical Challenges: Diagnose complex system bottlenecks, evaluate alternative technical strategies, and engineer creative solutions to resolve intricate, organization-wide process issues. Transform Data into Strategic Insights: Harness advanced analytics and design intuitive data visualizations to track performance trends, measure operational effectiveness, and empower leadership to make data-informed decisions. Champion Continuous Process Improvement: Drive organization-wide standardization by modernizing workflows, refining operating standards, and streamlining internal decision-making tools. Guarantee Flawless System Deployments: Orchestrate end-to-end user testing and release planning, proactively monitoring software dependencies to prevent operational disruptions and ensure seamless software updates. Serve as the Primary Technical Authority: Act as the final approval authority for system releases in live environments and serve as the main technical liaison between executive leadership, IT teams, and external software vendors.

Qualifications

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-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) leading the design, modification, and implementation of enterprise governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems or complex software applications, including defining business requirements and system specifications; 2) performing advanced system and process analysis using data analytics to diagnose complex issues, optimize business practices, and enhance operational efficiency; and 3) managing software release planning and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) while serving as a technical liaison between IT teams, software vendors, and leadership. "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.

Requirements

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can reuse the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://login.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.