Supervisory Management and Program Analyst

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 for this position is defined as experience 1) leading complex operational excellence, process improvement, or organizational change management initiatives across multi-disciplinary business units; 2) establishing data governance models, designing performance dashboards, and evaluating operational metrics to drive business quality and enforce compliance with industry standards; and 3) serving as a lead project manager or senior specialist by providing work direction, technical guidance, and task oversight to professional staff while advising senior leadership on strategic operational goals. "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.

Elevate Your BPA Leadership Journey: Drive Operational Excellence Across the Northwest Power Grid Every day, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) delivers clean, reliable, and affordable power across the Pacific Northwest, fueling millions of lives, communities, and businesses. Behind this essential mission is our Transmission Engineering team, whose technical rigor and innovation keep the regional grid resilient.

If you are a proven leader ready to leverage your agency knowledge, empower high-performing professionals, and directly influence how BPA achieves its long-term strategic goals, this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role. As the Supervisory Management and Program Analyst (GS-14) heading the Operational Excellence and Compliance team, you will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership.

In this role, you will champion modern business practices, build organizational agility, and ensure that our transmission programs maintain the highest standards of reliability and compliance. Key Leadership Duties & Impact Areas Lead and Inspire a High-Performing Team - Direct, coach, and mentor a talented team of senior analysts and project managers. Foster an inclusive, high-trust environment focused on continuous learning, professional growth, and delivering exceptional value across BPA.

Architect Strategic Change & Continuous Improvement - Formulate, champion, and execute multi-year operational excellence initiatives that streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and modernize business workflows across Transmission Engineering.

Champion Data Analytics & Modern Business Intelligence - Lead the governance and deployment of intuitive data dashboards, performance metrics, and modern collaboration tools (including Power BI and SharePoint platforms) to enable data-driven decision-making for executive leadership.

Guide Regulatory Compliance & Grid Reliability Strategy - Serve as a trusted advisor on complex regional and federal reliability standards, ensuring that policies, processes, and technical operations seamlessly align with industry governance and audit requirements. Spearhead High-Visibility Strategic Initiatives - Oversee and execute division-wide priority projects, translating high-level executive objectives into tangible milestones, clear accountability, and successful project delivery.

Influence and Align Executive Stakeholders - Build strong collaborative partnerships with senior executives, engineering managers, and regional partners to negotiate solutions, present actionable recommendations, and navigate complex organizational changes. Optimize Processes to Enhance Operational Agility - Conduct in-depth evaluations of administrative and engineering support programs, designing innovative solutions that elevate operational effectiveness and enhance internal customer satisfaction.

Direct Program Resources & Operational Strategy - Strategically plan and manage team budgets, staffing, and workload allocations, ensuring that financial and personnel resources are deployed efficiently to support BPA's long-term business goals. Ready to Shape the Future of BPA Operations? Bring your deep understanding of BPA's culture, mission, and operational environment to a leadership role where your strategic vision can make a lasting difference.

If you are prepared to guide exceptional people and shape the systems that keep our energy infrastructure moving forward, take the next step in your BPA career journey and submit your application today!