Business Analyst

Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration in Process, Data and Information Systems (TIBP), Internal Operations (TIB), Transmission Infrastructure Asset Management (TI), Transmission Services (T), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Business Analyst position will serve as a Business Analyst to evaluate Transmission Field Services/Infrastructure Asset Management project business proposals, plan and oversee project execution.

Duties

• As a Business Analyst, you will: Lead High-Impact, Cross-Functional Initiatives Head collaborative teams of multi-disciplinary experts to evaluate, shape, and execute complex business and infrastructure proposals. You will serve as the driving force behind projects from early-stage concepts to successful, long-term implementation. Drive Prosci-Aligned Change Management Design and execute comprehensive organizational change strategies utilizing the industry-standard Prosci methodology. You will build and implement tailored plans for training, communication, and coaching to minimize disruption and ensure team buy-in across departmental lines. Design and Reengineer Business Processes Serve as a trusted advisor in analyzing workflows, identifying operational bottlenecks, and designing modern, technology-enabled processes. Your work will directly enhance organizational efficiency, resource utilization, and decision-making capabilities. Perform Advanced Risk and Financial Analysis Conduct deep-dive risk assessments and financial evaluations to predict project outcomes, optimize resource allocation, and implement project controls. You will provide critical insights to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Direct End-to-End Project and Portfolio Execution Take ownership of project milestones, schedules, and deliverables. You will seamlessly integrate active initiatives into the broader organizational portfolio and develop performance metrics to track and evaluate success over time. Coach and Advise Leadership at All Levels Provide expert guidance and coaching to managers and senior executives to build strong leadership sponsorship for strategic transitions. You will empower leaders to effectively guide their teams through complex organizational shifts. Integrate Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions Collaborate with technology teams to identify, adopt, and integrate modern software applications and systems. You will ensure that digital tools are seamlessly incorporated into daily workflows to support grid operations and physical infrastructure projects. Champion Stakeholder Engagement and Influence Build consensus, resolve conflicts, and cultivate collaborative relationships across the agency and with external partners. You will present compelling, data-driven findings to executives, persuading decision-makers to adopt solutions that align with the region's energy strategy.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and 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: 1) Aggregating, analyzing, and interpreting project, operational, and financial data to establish performance metrics, produce executive dashboards and status reports, and deliver data-backed recommendations 2) Leading matrix teams to manage program portfolios by performing risk assessments, financial planning, and operational capability evaluation to determine project initiation, redesign, or termination and 3) Evaluating and reengineering business processes, designing future-state operational models, and leveraging conflict resolution techniques to gain leadership approval for organizational changes. "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/ICTAP 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. Conditions of Employment: Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check. Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

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.