Asset Management Internal Operations Manager

US Department of Energy

Vancouver, WA

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$159,408–$197,200 Per Year
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Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Budget Management, Business Administration, Business Operations, Business Strategy, Consulting, Cost Control, Data Processing, Electricity, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Assistance, Federal Government, Financial Analysis, Financial Disclosure, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Fitness, Funding, Government Organizations, Government Standards, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Marketing, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Nonprofit, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Peace Corps, Power Plant, Program Evaluation, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Publications, Regulations, Reimbursement, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Set Goals, Staff Policies, Staff Requirements, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Talent Management, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Wholesale Industry, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Vancouver, WA
POSTED
17 days ago

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Asset Management Internal Operations Manager

Department of Energy

Bonneville Power Administration

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Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in the Internal Operations (TIB) group, Infrastructure Asset Management (TI), Transmission Services (T).

Step into a key leadership role! You will strategically guide the teams responsible for the financial, data, and policy programs that support the management of BPAs transmission grid. Your leadership will directly shape the future of our most critical infrastructure assets.

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Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in the Internal Operations (TIB) group, Infrastructure Asset Management (TI), Transmission Services (T).

Step into a key leadership role! You will strategically guide the teams responsible for the financial, data, and policy programs that support the management of BPAs transmission grid. Your leadership will directly shape the future of our most critical infrastructure assets.

Learn more about this agency

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Accepting applications

Posted this week · Apply by 05/31/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 31, 2026

Location

Vancouver, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $159,408 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 15

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 1101 General Business And Industry

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Credentialing
  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-BPA-50983-12969282-BPA Control number 870353000

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This announcement is open to active Bonneville Power Administration employees with competitive status, currently on a career or career-conditional appointment.

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Your Leadership, Our Mission: Steer the Future of BPAs Core Assets

This is a unique opportunity for a current BPA leader to step into a pivotal role as our new Asset Management Internal Operations Manager. Reporting directly to the Director of Infrastructure Asset Management, you will guide the operational backbone of our organization, directly influencing the long-term health, strategy, and performance of the transmission system that powers our region. We are looking for a visionary leader to take on the following key responsibilities:

  • Serve as a Trusted Advisor: Act as the primary strategic advisor and expert consultant to the Director of Infrastructure Asset Management. You will provide critical analysis and recommendations on all aspects of internal operations, directly shaping high-level policy and long-range planning.
  • Set Strategic Direction: Develop, implement, and evaluate the core programs and policies that ensure the effective and efficient management of our transmission assets. You will have the authority to set organizational goals and monitor progress, making adjustments to drive success.
  • Lead and Empower Key Teams: Lead, mentor, and oversee the managers of the Financial Integrity & Analytics, Process & Data Systems, and Business Administration teams. You will foster a culture of excellence and delegate authority to your subordinate supervisors, holding them accountable for the performance of their groups.
  • Drive Innovation and Efficiency: Champion the modernization of our business operations. You will make major recommendations on introducing automated processes, labor-saving technologies, and other improvements to reduce costs and maximize program effectiveness.
  • Shape the Organizations Future: Make critical recommendations on the structure of your organization, long-range staffing needs, and key leadership positions. You will play a significant role in designing a team built for the future.
  • Command Organizational Resources: Take full ownership of determining and allocating essential resources, including staff and funding. You are solely responsible for the effective and efficient use of these resources to achieve your organizations mission-critical objectives.
  • Act as a Key Integrator: Coordinate program efforts across Transmission Services and other parts of BPA. You will ensure your teams strategies are fully integrated, breaking down barriers and enhancing collaboration with other agency leaders.
  • Represent the Organization at a High Level: Serve as the face of Internal Operations in meetings with other managers and executive-level personnel. You will justify, defend, and negotiate to secure resources and gain compliance for your organizations strategic initiatives.

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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.
  • First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A qualified candidates resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) Providing strategic leadership for a program or organization, including directing the work of subordinate managers and evaluating overall performance; 2) Managing the complete budget lifecycle for a program or division, from formulation and justification through execution and oversight; AND 3) Advising executive leadership on operational strategy and representing the organization in high-level stakeholder negotiations.

"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.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

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.

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  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE

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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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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.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements above. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Offices or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will review your two-page resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Selection will be based on skills and competencies, not educational credentials or self-reported experience.

Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures: If you are minimally qualified for this job, your will be assessed and evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate. Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Financial Management
  • Human Capital Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking

Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (05/31/2026) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12969282

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To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

  • Your two (2) page RESUMEshowing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

  • Information on how to create a federal resume https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume

  • Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.

  • Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.

Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement:

  • SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current/former federal employees): Most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

If selected for the position you MUST submit: A copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and incentive awards, you received in the last 5 years. The assigned HR Specialist will verify review this documentation to ensure selectee has at least a satisfactory performance rating before setting the entrance on duty date. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, you will be asked to submit a statement as to why it is not available.

How to Apply

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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.

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  • You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account.
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  • Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
  • You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://login.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

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Agency contact information

Brenda Fallsdown

Phone 503-230-0000 Email bmfallsdown@bpa.gov Address Bonneville Power Administration

P.O. Box 3621

Portland, OR 97208

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.

You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.

You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.

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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

  • Your two (2) page RESUMEshowing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

  • Information on how to create a federal resume https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume

  • Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.

  • Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.

Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement:

  • SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current/former federal employees): Most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

If selected for the position you MUST submit: A copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and incentive awards, you received in the last 5 years. The assigned HR Specialist will verify review this documentation to ensure selectee has at least a satisfactory performance rating before setting the entrance on duty date. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, you will be asked to submit a statement as to why it is not available.

How to Apply

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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.

The application process is as follows:

  • You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account.
  • To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
  • Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
  • You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://login.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to

If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

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Agency contact information

Brenda Fallsdown

Phone 503-230-0000 Email bmfallsdown@bpa.gov Address Bonneville Power Administration

P.O. Box 3621

Portland, OR 97208

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.

You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.

You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Bonneville Power Administration

We are truly honored that DOE has been named Americas #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy

The Bonneville Power Administration is a nonprofit federal power marketing administration based in the Pacific Northwest. Although BPA is part of the U.S. Department of Energy, it is self-funding and covers its costs by selling its products and services. BPA markets wholesale electrical power from 31 federal hydroelectric projects in the Northwest, one nonfederal nuclear plant and several small nonfederal power plants.

About the Position - Vancouver

This position is located in Vancouver, WA, a splendid place to live because of its picturesque downtown area full of trendy shops, delicious restaurants, and exclusive breweries. There are several breathtaking nature parks, miles of bike trails, and amazing panoramic mountain views! Vancouver is the perfect place for anyone who loves to be outdoors and really enjoys nature!

Agency contact information

Brenda Fallsdown

Phone 503-230-0000 Email bmfallsdown@bpa.gov Address Bonneville Power Administration

P.O. Box 3621

Portland, OR 97208

US

Visit our careers page

Learn more about what its like to work at Bonneville Power Administration, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

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Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in the Internal Operations (TIB) group, Infrastructure Asset Management (TI), Transmission Services (T).

Step into a key leadership role! You will strategically guide the teams responsible for the financial, data, and policy programs that support the management of BPAs transmission grid. Your leadership will directly shape the future of our most critical infrastructure assets.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted this week · Apply by 05/31/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 31, 2026

Location

Vancouver, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $159,408 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 15

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 1101 General Business And Industry

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Credentialing
  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-BPA-50983-12969282-BPA Control number 870353000

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