Management Associate I

Company DescriptionBonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a federal nonprofit wholesale power marketer delivering electricity from 31 federal dams and a nuclear plant to millions across eight states in the Pacific Northwest. Operating three-quarters of the region's high-voltage transmission grid, BPA prioritizes reliable and affordable energy, while funding one of the largest fish and wildlife programs worldwide and supporting energy conservation efforts. Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, BPA is committed to work/life balance, offering opportunities to thrive in vibrant urban settings or nature-rich rural areas. Learn more about BPA at BPA's official website.Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.External Application Link(s):  HOW TO APPLY           26-BPA-50508-12915844 -DE: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/863637600            26-BPA-50508-12915845 -MP: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/863639000   Open & Close date:    Open: 04/02/2026   Close: 09/11/20256LOCATION(s)            Portland, OR & Vancouver, WASALARY:                    $ 66,505 - $86,461 per yearRole DescriptionThe Management Associate I plays a key role in supporting organizational operations, with tasks including project management, data analysis, financial reporting, process improvements, and assisting with team coordination. This full-time, on-site role in Portland, OR, or Vancouver, WA offices. A successful candidate in the Management Associate I position will serve as an analyst and advisor to the organization's manager and other managers within the organization, the position serves as a point of contact for internal and external customer service and communications. Power the Pacific Northwest: Be the Strategic Force Behind Energy LeadershipThe Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is at the heart of the Pacific Northwest's energy future, delivering reliable, carbon-free hydropower to millions. We are looking for a dynamic and insightful professional to join us as a Management Associate. You will be a key analyst and advisor to senior leadership, influencing decisions and driving the efficiency of programs that are vital to our mission. If you are passionate about public service and want to make a tangible impact on environmental stewardship and regional prosperity, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of energy.As a Management Associate I, you will be empowered to:Shape Our Strategic Future: Contribute directly to the planning, direction, and evaluation of key organizational programs and initiatives, helping to define our path forward.Serve as a Trusted Advisor: Provide critical insights to senior leadership on management issues and help develop long-range plans and budgets that align with our strategic goals.Drive Process Improvement: Use your analytical prowess to identify challenges and recommend innovative solutions to enhance our operational efficiency, customer service, and management systems.Build Key Relationships: Represent our organization and build collaborative partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Tribal nations, federal and state agencies, and internal business lines.Influence Workforce Strategy: Advise managers on personnel matters and human resources strategy, helping to identify staffing needs and solve potential workforce challenges proactively.Craft High-Impact Communications: Prepare and manage compelling reports, correspondence, and presentations for senior leadership to ensure information is clear, accurate, and ready for decision-making.Define and Measure Success: Help our team succeed by developing performance metrics and clear criteria to measure the achievement of our ambitious organizational and program goals.Act as a Central Problem-Solver: Serve as a critical point of contact for complex inquiries, conducting the necessary analysis and coordinating with staff to provide thorough and timely responses on behalf of management.REQUIREMENTS: Conditions of EmploymentIn accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection considerationWhen you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. You must be a United States Citizen.Key Requirements:You must be a United States Citizen.This employer participates in the e-Verify program.Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.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-7] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) Serving as a personal assistant to multiple managers or executives; (2) performing administrative support (e.g. Prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, etc.) for a department, company or organization; (3) planning, scheduling, and coordinating meetings and other organizational activities; AND (4) coordinating official travel for staff and completing special assignments of a high priority, confidentiality or sensitive nature.You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.B. or J.D. 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 year 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."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. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.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.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:  To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package.  (See Required Documents section on application). USAHire: To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.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.