Department of Energy

Governance and Internal Controls Supervisor

Portland, Oregon Full time

Governance and Internal Controls Supervisor

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Portland, Oregon

Salary Range: $135522 - $176183 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Governance and Internal Controls (CGC), Compliance and Governance (CG), Compliance Audit and Risk Management (C). A successful candidate in the Governance and Internal Controls Supervisor position will provide planning, development, and administration of programs, systems, and processes that are functionally critical for successful management and support of BPA's implementation of internal controls and reporting.

Major Duties:

  • As a Governance and Internal Controls Supervisor, you will: Exercise delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities, directing, coordinating, and overseeing the work and providing similar oversight of contractors when appropriate. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Make decisions on work problems presented by subordinates and by contractors. Plan, develop, and administer the programs, systems, and processes that are functionally critical for successful management and support of BPA's implementation of internal controls and reporting through BPA Internal Policy and Department of Energy (DOE) Directives; Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 and Management's responsibility for Internal Control. Track, assess, and certify regulatory and control issues; and monitor and shape BPA's policies and practices as these policies and practices relate to these activities. Justify, defend, or negotiate in representing the organization in obtaining or committing resources, and in gaining compliance with established policies, regulations, or contracts. Lead or participate as a technical expert in committees and working groups for resolving critical problems. Participate actively in conferences, meetings, hearings, or presentations involving problems or issues of considerable consequence or importance to the BPA.

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-13) in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as experience serving as technical expert in developing and administering internal control programs, systems, and processes for a large organization in order to monitor and shape organizational internal control programs. "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.

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. 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.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-23