Supervisory Public Utilities Specialist

Supervisory Public Utilities Specialist

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Portland, Oregon

Salary Range: $159408 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is within the Bonneville Power Administration's Power Services > Bulk Marketing > Market Analysis, Pricing and Policy team. Ready to lead? As the Manager of Market Analysis and Policy, you will guide an expert team shaping the future of Northwest energy markets. You will direct strategic analysis and policy development, driving BPA's commercial success and representing the agency before industry leaders and federal, state, and local authorities.

Major Duties:

• Step into a critical leadership role and become an engine of the Northwest's economic prosperity and environmental sustainability. The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is seeking a visionary Manager for our Market Analysis, Pricing, and Policy team. This is a unique opportunity to influence the region's energy landscape, drive innovation, and ensure BPA's success in a rapidly evolving industry. You won't just be managing a team; you will be shaping the strategies that provide clean, reliable, and affordable power to millions. As the Manager of Market Analysis and Policy, you will: Drive Strategic Impact: Develop and execute high-impact commercial strategies and policies that are critical to BPA's long-term business objectives. Lead and Inspire: Guide a team of expert analysts and policy specialists, setting the vision for long-range work plans and ensuring the successful delivery of your team's vital programs. Represent at the Highest Levels: Act as a key representative for BPA, negotiating and collaborating with executives at other federal agencies, state and local governments, and leaders in the private utility sector. Formulate Key Policy: Shape the strategic planning process by formulating and deciding on key policies that guide BPA's direction and support its mission across the Pacific Northwest. Serve as a Leading Advocate: Champion BPA's perspective on critical market issues, including power pricing, resource sufficiency, transmission models, and the implementation of regional energy markets. Champion Innovation and Efficiency: Drive continuous improvement by leveraging new technologies and making strategic decisions to optimize your team's performance and enhance program effectiveness. Oversee Broad Program Impact: Assess the wide-ranging effects of market analysis programs across BPA and the energy sector, coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure cohesive and successful initiatives. Set Operational Direction: Establish the operational and policy guidelines for your organization, determining the program priorities that align with BPA's overarching market strategies.

Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and 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 1) performing complex economic and policy analysis for wholesale energy markets, including product pricing, transaction strategy, and revenue forecasting; and 2) leading major projects or initiatives to develop and implement energy market strategies and policies. "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. After submitting an online application, your application will be reviewed to determine if it demonstrates the required minimum qualifications. If it is determined your application meets the minimum qualifications, you will be contacted to complete a scored, structured interview conducted by a panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Participation in this interview is mandatory for your application to be considered complete. 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: 2026-03-25