Job Summary

This position is within the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Administrator, Bonneville Power Administration. Serve as an executive leader driving vital partnerships across tribal, regional, and national landscapes. You will guide teams to cultivate collaborative relationships with Congress, federal agencies, and regional stakeholders to support BPA's operational mission and grid resilience. Bring your executive leadership to unite diverse partners around critical infrastructure goals.

Job Description

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) Leading or coordinating programs/projects focused on complex national, legislative, or intergovernmental policy issues involving the Northwest Power Act; 2) Formulating strategic policy recommendations, legislative analyses, or executive briefing packages to guide senior or executive leadership on complex federal, statutory, or energy policy decisions; and 3) Advocating, negotiating, or building consensus on contentious policy or operational matters with external governing bodies (e.g., Congressional staff/committees, federal executive agencies, sovereign tribal governments, or regulatory entities). "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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.