Compliance Specialist (Program Manager)

Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in the FERC Compliance (CGF) organization of Compliance and Governance (CG), Compliance, Audit and Risk Management (C). A successful candidate in the Compliance Specialist (Program Manager) position will serve as technical authority and program manager responsible for the development and implementation of the reliability compliance oversight program across all business lines of BPA. Duties As a Compliance Specialist (Program Manager), you will: Direct, plan, and lead the development, administration, management, and analysis of current and future compliance oversight, risk assessments, and internal controls program processes to help maintain successful reliability oversight and satisfy BPA's regulatory interests. Provide significant and innovative recommendations for advancing processes and programs and is a leader in development of reliability compliance strategy and goals. Lead teams to solve complex compliance questions using decision-making tools or frameworks, develop proposals and project plans to address problem areas, design and implement solutions, and build support with stakeholders for change. Prepare the Reliability Compliance Program's annual Compliance Monitoring Plan, to include scoping the annual cross-BPA self-certification process as well as any planned spot checks or internal control evaluations. Manage the self-certification process, including coordinating with the Resolver Administrator to initiate the self-certification workflow, routinely tracking and reporting out on the status of the self-certification workflow to BPA compliance community stakeholders, and escalating items that are behind schedule. Lead a variety of strategic initiatives involving organizational change, business process improvement or technology enhancements related to grid reliability and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Compliance. Build high-trust relationships between external regulators and internal reliability contacts across all organizations and maintains high performance standards. Provide technical expertise and authoritative advice, counsel, and guidance to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (FERC) Compliance Supervisor, Chief Compliance Officer, and other BPA management on all aspects of the Reliability Compliance Program. Interpret policies and advises on the potential impact of external economic, political, and technical environment upon BPA's Reliability Compliance Program and processes. Provide input and recommendations for program outcomes, priorities, strategies, and implementation plans. Requirements Conditions of employment In 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 consideration When 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. 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. Conditions of Employment: Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check. 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 in: 1) evaluating compliance programs for power or related industry to ensure they are compliant with FERC, NERC, the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability requirements; and 2) developing processes, policies, and internal controls to implement compliance, mitigate risks, and sustain operation to ensure reliable and secure operations for a power or related industry. "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. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. 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Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Veterans Information: USAJOBS Center - Veterans Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Telework: https://www.opm.gov/telework/ Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ - Who must register: https://www.sss.gov/faq/#who-needs-to-register Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment. We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social. 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