This position is located in the Financial Planning & Analysis (FA) organization of Finance (F), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to serve as a senior financial analyst and technical expert responsible for planning, organizing, conducting, and leading a wide range of financial analysis activities.

Duties

As a Financial Analyst, you will: Serve as a senior financial analyst and technical expert responsible for planning, organizing, conducting, researching, and leading a wide range of strategic and operational financial analysis activities, including quantitative decision support, studies, investigations, and special projects. Plan and lead the development of cost management policy; establishment of prioritization criteria; and development of the methodology, assumptions and spending targets for the public engagement and review of spending levels. Provide cross-BPA financial consulting, cost analysis and an objective third-party review of costs. Plan, lead, and conduct studies of the effectiveness of client organization budgets and financial results to assist managers in determining the extent to which goals and objectives are being captured and achieved in operational budgets. Recommend alternatives to improve budget management practices to support desired outcomes. Lead cross agency teams on special projects to make key agency decisions.

Requirements

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-12, in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as: Experience performing financial analysis and evaluation work to: 1) plan, organize, and conduct a variety of financial analysis activities involved in designing, managing, and documenting the capital investment process; and 2) advise management on cost issues and financial initiatives to improve operations and practices. "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.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

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