Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts)

Power The Future Help be the connection point for the Pacific Northwest's power grid. At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), we're at the center of the nation's energy transition. We're seeking a pivotal expert to join our team-someone who can navigate the complex world of energy contracts and regulations to ensure a reliable, affordable, and accessible power grid for millions. This isn't just a contracts job; it's your chance to play a key role in shaping the future of energy transmission by connecting new resources to the grid. As a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts), you will: Serve as a Strategic Leader: Take the lead in identifying weaknesses in our current processes and spearhead the development of functional improvements that simplify and streamline how we execute contracts. Become the Go-To Compliance Expert: Act as the subject matter expert for federal regulations governing grid access and internal financial controls, ensuring our operations are compliant while mitigating financial risk to the agency. Manage Complex, High-Impact Contracts: Independently develop and manage a diverse portfolio of unique, non-standard agreements for new and upgraded transmission facilities, from laboratory services to new customer connections. Lead Interconnection Process Improvement: As the team lead for the Generator Interconnection Team, you will analyze the queue of incoming projects and develop innovative business practices and process improvements to resolve bottlenecks. Draft the Next Generation of Contracts: Lead the creation of new contract templates from the ground up, collaborating with legal, accounting, and engineering teams to ensure all new agreements are solid and compliant. Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Represent your team with internal and external stakeholders, including other federal agencies, to influence and develop enhanced, streamlined contracting and financial processes with broad-reaching impact. Mentor and Guide Your Colleagues: Provide expert policy guidance, systems training, and technical expertise to other specialists, engineers, and account executives, serving as a recognized authority in contract administration. Shape the Customer Connection Experience: Oversee the queue of customer requests to connect to the grid, taking decisive action to resolve issues and provide expert recommendations to leadership that support effective and efficient grid access.