Executive Vice President of Compliance, Audit and Risk Management

Company DescriptionThe Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a federal nonprofit wholesale power marketer, delivering electricity sourced from 31 federal dams and one nuclear plant to millions across eight states. The organization supports energy savings initiatives and offers rewarding career opportunities across the Northwest. BPA is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, fostering a balanced work/life culture. Veterans and individuals seeking impactful energy-sector careers are encouraged to apply.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time, on-site role for an Executive Vice President of Compliance, Audit, and Risk Management based in Portland, OR. This leadership role is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to lead the BPA's Compliance, Audit and Risk Management organization.Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.HOW TO APPLY: External Application Link(s):     26-BPA-49825-12874303-ES https://www.usajobs.gov/job/856221100 Open & Close date:    Open: /02/02/2026   Close: 02/18/2026LOCATION(s)            Portland, ORSALARY:                    $ 199,172 - $228,00 per yearDUTIES:As the Executive Vice President of Compliance, Audit, and Risk Management, you will:Provide executive leadership and oversight of BPA-wide compliance and governance vision, strategies, and policies to integrate, strengthen, and promote compliance and governance across BPA's business lines.Lead the development and implementation of policies, processes, and systems to ensure that BPA's business interests are pursued in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and other requirements and managed with prudent level of risk tolerance.Provide executive leadership and collaborate with other BPA executives to ensure consistent implementation of internal compliance and governance policies and standards.Lead and manage the formulation of program objectives and the evaluation of performance for Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, and Freedom of Information Act programs to align with, support, and achieve BPA's mission and strategic business objectives.Lead and manage the identification, assessment, and management of compliance risks driven by legislation, regulation, customer requirements, and industry trends.Provide authoritative compliance and governance advice and guidance to BPA's Executive Committee and chairs BPA's Audit, Compliance & Governance Committee, Risk Oversight Committee and IT Security Executive Risk Review Board.Monitor and evaluate BPA's operational and administrative policies, systems, and programs to assure compliance with applicable regulations, management controls, and reporting requirements.Establish and strengthen collaborative relationships with business line executives and program managers to support the achievement of business and operational objectives in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and other requirements.Serve as a member of the BPA Executive Leadership Team in setting BPA strategic direction, establishing necessary BPA policy and guidelines, and evaluating the adequacy of results achieved in light of changing circumstances.REQUIREMENTS: Key Requirements:You must be a United States citizen.Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agencyIf you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.May be subject to pre-employment and random drug testsFile a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.This position is full-time in the office. In rare instances, situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis.There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), andSEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated ability to oversee, plan, and lead an integrated organizational compliance and governance, audit, and risk management program for a regulated electrical utility.TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to formulate and establish integrated strategies to compliance, governance, and risk management that ensures the organization operates in accordance with internal policies, identified risk tolerance, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs:ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.EDUCATION: How you will be evaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/ and Senior Executive Service resume example. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:  To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package.  (See Required Documents section on application).