Summary Advance your career at BPA in this key GS-15 leadership role! This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Field Strategy and Operational Excellence (TFA), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T). In this role you will direct strategy and business transformation for all of TF, advising the VP and shaping the future of our grid's reliability. This is a critical opportunity for a senior leader to drive major improvements. Responsibilities Step into a pivotal leadership role and shape the future of the Bonneville Power Administration's transmission grid. As a key advisor to the Vice President of Transmission Field Services, you will move beyond daily management to drive the long-term strategic direction and operational health of the entire field services organization. This is a premier opportunity for a current BPA leader to expand their influence and lead transformative change across a critical part of our agency's mission. As a Field Strategy and Operational Excellence Manager, you will: Serve as a principal advisor and special assistant to the Vice President of Transmission Field Services (TF), representing the VP in formulating and implementing policies, strategies, and practices that impact the entire transmission system. Develop and direct the long-range strategic vision for Transmission Field Services, setting organizational goals and policies to ensure the reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of our high-voltage transmission system. Exercise full managerial authority over the Field Strategy and Operational Excellence organization, directing the allocation of all resources-including staff, funding, and contracts-to achieve strategic objectives. Lead enterprise-wide business transformation initiatives, driving the adoption of innovative technologies, automated processes, and improved work methods to reduce operating costs and enhance program effectiveness. Make authoritative decisions on organizational structure, long-range staffing, and key positions to best align the workforce with the strategic needs of Transmission Field Services. Oversee the entire portfolio of strategic programs for TF, from strategy formulation and business case evaluation to project execution and the successful integration of new business operations. Act as a key decision-maker for complex and high-stakes issues, considering a broad spectrum of factors including public relations, labor-management relations, and the financial and operational effects on other BPA organizations. Direct the development and application of data analysis and business intelligence, providing expert insights that shape and support the overarching goals of Transmission Services and BPA. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period. 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-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience in applying a knowledge of power or transmission operations, maintenance, or construction in order to lead, oversee, and administer organizational support services such as work planning and evaluation; business controls and information; and business transformation to ensure strategic and operational excellence. "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. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information: USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Telework: https://www.opm.gov/telework/ Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ - Who must register: https://www.sss.gov/faq/#who-needs-to-register Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment. We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
