This position is located in Business Operations & Services (NWPO), Workplace Services and Business Operations (NWP), Workplace Services (NW), Chief Administrative Office (N). A successful candidate in the Business Specialist position will serve as a business analyst and a contract management specialist, representing the organization in the management of contracts covering office supplies and equipment, space management, and mail and printing services.

Duties

As a Business Specialist, you will:

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-11: 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-09, in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position is defined as: 1) Applying contracting methods and integrated information technology systems (e.g., budgeting, financials, property management, or similar system) to assist in establishing criteria, formulating projects, assessing program effectiveness, and analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or issues; 2) Assist in preparing Statements of Work (SOW) for contracts; and 3) Documented experience communicating effectively, orally and in writing, broadly and one-on-one with individual clients/users. At the GS-11 level, you may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.M., 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 two years 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 school's 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. GS-12: 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-11, in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position is defined as: 1) Applying contracting methods and integrated information technology systems (e.g., budgeting, financials, property management, or similar system) to establish criteria, formulate projects, assess program effectiveness, and analyze a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or issues; 2) Preparing Statements of Work (SOW) for contracts; 3) Consolidating procurement contracts to ensure the best value at the lowest cost; and 4) Documented experience communicating effectively, orally and in writing, broadly and one-on-one with individual clients/users. "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. 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

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.

Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'.

Contacts

• Address Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Wilson Bowlby
• Phone: 5032303117
• Email: [email protected]