Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in the Internal Operations (TIB) group, Infrastructure Asset Management (TI), Transmission Services (T). Step into a key leadership role! You will strategically guide the teams responsible for the financial, data, and policy programs that support the management of BPA's transmission grid. Your leadership will directly shape the future of our most critical infrastructure assets. Responsibilities Your Leadership, Our Mission: Steer the Future of BPA's Core Assets This is a unique opportunity for a current BPA leader to step into a pivotal role as our new Asset Management Internal Operations Manager. Reporting directly to the Director of Infrastructure Asset Management, you will guide the operational backbone of our organization, directly influencing the long-term health, strategy, and performance of the transmission system that powers our region. We are looking for a visionary leader to take on the following key responsibilities: Serve as a Trusted Advisor: Act as the primary strategic advisor and expert consultant to the Director of Infrastructure Asset Management. You will provide critical analysis and recommendations on all aspects of internal operations, directly shaping high-level policy and long-range planning. Set Strategic Direction: Develop, implement, and evaluate the core programs and policies that ensure the effective and efficient management of our transmission assets. You will have the authority to set organizational goals and monitor progress, making adjustments to drive success. Lead and Empower Key Teams: Lead, mentor, and oversee the managers of the Financial Integrity & Analytics, Process & Data Systems, and Business Administration teams. You will foster a culture of excellence and delegate authority to your subordinate supervisors, holding them accountable for the performance of their groups. Drive Innovation and Efficiency: Champion the modernization of our business operations. You will make major recommendations on introducing automated processes, labor-saving technologies, and other improvements to reduce costs and maximize program effectiveness. Shape the Organization's Future: Make critical recommendations on the structure of your organization, long-range staffing needs, and key leadership positions. You will play a significant role in designing a team built for the future. Command Organizational Resources: Take full ownership of determining and allocating essential resources, including staff and funding. You are solely responsible for the effective and efficient use of these resources to achieve your organization's mission-critical objectives. Act as a Key Integrator: Coordinate program efforts across Transmission Services and other parts of BPA. You will ensure your team's strategies are fully integrated, breaking down barriers and enhancing collaboration with other agency leaders. Represent the Organization at a High Level: Serve as the face of Internal Operations in meetings with other managers and executive-level personnel. You will justify, defend, and negotiate to secure resources and gain compliance for your organization's strategic initiatives. 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: 1) Providing strategic leadership for a program or organization, including directing the work of subordinate managers and evaluating overall performance; 2) Managing the complete budget lifecycle for a program or division, from formulation and justification through execution and oversight; AND 3) Advising executive leadership on operational strategy and representing the organization in high-level stakeholder negotiations. "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 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.
