Management Associate I

Power the Future of the Pacific Northwest: Shape Strategy and Drive Operational Excellence at BPA

At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)-a powerhouse within the U.S. Department of Energy-our mission is to deliver clean reliable and affordable hydroelectric power while championing environmental stewardship across the Pacific Northwest. Behind every major energy milestone is an agile operational foundation. As a Management Associate I you will sit at the center of organizational decision-making serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. This is not an ordinary support role: it is an opportunity to directly influence program strategy solve complex operational challenges bridge vital stakeholder partnerships and optimize the business systems that keep our regional mission moving forward.

Here are the eight core areas where you will make a lasting impact:

1. Strategic Advisor to Executive Leadership Serve as a primary analyst and right-hand advisor to department managers. You will evaluate program performance analyze organizational health and deliver data-backed insights that guide executive decision-making and program execution.

2. Long-Range Planning and Budget Formulation Actively participate in defining the organizations future by collaborating on multi-year strategic plans resource allocations and operating budgets. You will establish performance metrics to track and ensure the achievement of critical agency benchmarks.

3. Operational Problem-Solving and Process Modernization Apply advanced analytical methods to diagnose operational bottlenecks evaluate reporting systems and review management practices. You will design present and implement innovative recommendations that enhance workplace efficiency and customer satisfaction.

4. High-Visibility Stakeholder and Tribal Relations Act as an organizational ambassador across diverse internal and external networks. You will represent management in discussions with sovereign Tribal Nations federal and state agencies regional utility leaders and executive business divisions-ensuring alignment on key policy shifts.

5. Cross-Functional Issue Management and Solutions Delivery Translate complex competing priorities into unified action plans. You will investigate sensitive inquiries coordinate with technical and business units and craft well-researched authoritative responses on behalf of leadership.

6. High-Impact Conference and Program Coordination Lead the planning and execution of executive conferences strategic summits and special programs. You will curate agendas secure key speakers develop comprehensive briefing materials and facilitate cross-organizational collaboration.

7. Workforce Strategy and Talent Advisory Consult with leadership on human capital needs team realignments and organizational design. Partnering closely with Corporate Human Resources you will identify staffing gaps evaluate the impact of personnel decisions and shepherd organizational talent initiatives.

8. Team Leadership and Information Governance Provide mentorship and performance management to administrative staff fostering a collaborative high-performing office addition you will modernize information tracking and records systems to ensure compliance with federal standards and streamline day-to-day operations.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A qualified candidates resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) Serving as a personal assistant to multiple managers or executives; (2) performing administrative support (e.g. Prepare reports spreadsheets correspondence etc.) for a department company or organization; (3) planning scheduling and coordinating meetings and other organizational activities; AND (4) coordinating official travel for staff and completing special assignments of a high priority confidentiality or sensitive nature.

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:

• Masters or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.B. or J.D. if related; your education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR-
• Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e. credit hours beyond the first year of full-time study may be credited). One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours the graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. If the graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study is not available 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is used. When crediting education that requires specific course work the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education is prorated.