Program Analyst
Bonneville Power Administration · Department of Energy
This job in plain English
This Program Analyst job is in Vancouver, Washington, with the Bonneville Power Administration, inside its Financial Integrity & Analytics group. The analyst checks that scope, schedule, dollars and forecasts stay on track for capital and reimbursable transmission projects. There is one opening, the job is full-time and on site, and occasional travel may be required.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
- Military spousesSpouses of active-duty service members, and some spouses of service members who were disabled or died on duty.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
Only U.S. citizens or nationals can apply. Federal employees in career transition programs and military spouses may receive priority as described in the announcement.
What you would do
- Work with project and program managers to document changes in scope, cost and schedule.
- Set up systems for program forecasting and project reporting.
- Gather and report project costs compared against estimates.
- Analyze work processes and communicate cost, resource and schedule risks.
- Resolve differences between estimates and actual costs with other teams.
- Place completed capital assets into service so depreciation can begin.
Do you qualify for GS-11 (up to GS-12)?
With experience: You need at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level below GS-11 in federal service. Specialized experience means detailed project and asset unitization analyses for capital and reimbursable projects, and using capital assets accurately to follow rules and guidelines.
With education: You can substitute a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. if related. Your education must show the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for the work. You can also combine education and experience. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of up to two pages showing paid and unpaid experience, with employer names and addresses, start and end dates, hours per week, and salary
- Education details on your resume: program title, subject area, hours completed and completion date
- Unofficial transcripts if you qualify through education (must show institution, course title, credits and final grade)
- Optional cover letter for extra information not in your resume
- Veterans' preference documents if applicable, such as a DD-214
- Career transition documents if applicable, such as a RIF separation notice or SF-50
How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using your resume, supporting documents and questionnaire answers. You must also complete a USA Hire online assessment and meet or beat its cut score, or you will not be considered.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must show hours per week, salary and dates for each job, and describe duties that match the specialized experience.
- If you use education to qualify, include transcripts, because failing to provide them may result in an Ineligible rating.
- Upload all documents through the online application only; do not email or mail them.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, permanent position. Occasional travel may be expected.
Incentives and relocation: Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate, based on budget availability. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Employer uses E-Verify to check work eligibility
- Males must follow Selective Service registration rules
- Must report in person to the official duty location
- Public trust background check; a preliminary check must be done before starting work
- Must meet all qualifications by the closing date
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $80,465 – $125,378 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-11 (up to GS-12) · General Schedule
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Management And Program Analysis (0343)
- Announcement
- 27-BPA-0001642-13104642-DE
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