Business Analyst 3

First Tek, Inc.

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Administrative Management, Adobe Flash, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Asset Management, Auditing, Automation, Billing, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, C Programming Language, Calendar Management, Capital Project, Communications Architecture, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Conferences, Construction, Construction Design, Consulting, Contract Analysis, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Management, Delivery Management, Documentation, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Energy Management, Engineering Drawing, Ergonomics, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, Federal Contracts, Federal Laws and Regulations, First Aid, Government, Hand Tools, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High Voltage (HV), IRC (Internet Relay Chat), Information Models, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpret Regulations, Interviewing Skills, Maintain Compliance, Material Moving, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Systems, On Site Support, Operational Communications, Operational Control, Operations Control, Operations Management, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Plan Meetings, Policy Development, Power Outages, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Product Requirements Document (PRD), Product Reviews, Project Evaluation, Project Lifecycle, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Reimbursement, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Management, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Seminars, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Statement of Work (SOW), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Surveillance, System Operations, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vehicle Driving, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Work From Home, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Vancouver, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

Support and facilitate BPA manager-assigned project or multiple projects, relating primarily to operational requirements for Transmission Grid changes, from beginning to end in collaboration with senior management, external industry entities, subject matter experts, and stakeholders by:

Analyze existing data across multiple data sources and update source systems for energization date changes.

Collect, compile and report on data discrepancies from multiple data sources.

Research business intelligence reporting output and relate it to design and construction milestones for in-flight capital projects.

Facilitate working sessions, collaborate, document, and participate in discussions with various groups within the Control Center, Transmission Technology, Asset Management, the Outage Office, project management team, and other interested parties to gather project requirements (and comments), develop and recommend project work plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, etc.

Facilitate and maintain consistent communication with the project sponsor, performance managers, subject matter experts, and clients on the progress of projects versus the plans. Manage and maintain tools to track project progress and task completion to support control center activities with design, construction, and system / equipment testing schedules when projects are placed into the work plan.

Coordinate, arrange, facilitate, and document business requirements gathering sessions; conduct needs analysis from various stakeholder perspectives; work with SMEs and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to review, draft and recommend project specifications.

Research, collect, and document project documents, drawings, relevant links and modeling information to support the needs of control center Energy Management Systems (EMS) programmers and System Administrators.

Ability to review and analyze standard engineering drawings and project explanations, similar to Project Requirements Documents (PRD), to coordinate whether or not there are control center impacts related to the projects.

Update project specific data with input from project SMEs to determine/update project specific data, including due dates, and other critical project milestones.

Interface with other organizations within BPA to evaluate Transmission project needs for System Operations, and to validate requirements and tasks on projects are properly identified, tracked, and completed; alert BPA personnel of any issues or concerns, provide mitigation recommendations; implement BPA approved mitigation actions.

Verify Control Center activities are coordinated with other BPA project teams to maintain schedules; alert BPA manager / personnel of any issues or concerns, provide mitigation recommendations; implement BPA management approved mitigation actions.

Track construction status from an operations perspective, both for Control Center progress and for field/external progress that impacts the Control Center; alert BPA manager of any issues or concerns, providing mitigation recommendations; and implement approved mitigation actions.

Provide support to develop and track targets; and update project milestone documentation as needed.

Assist BPA management to define, draft, and recommend project success criteria and disseminate to involved parties; monitor and track progress, update stakeholders, sponsors, customers, etc. throughout the project lifecycle.

Alert the BPA manager of and obtain appropriate authorization for any potential changes to project cost, schedule or performance.

Coordinate and support the following functions:

Facilitate the Bi-Weekly Control Center / Field Project Coordination team meeting.

Coordinate and facilitate Project Team(s), including milestone management and communication of deliverables across multiple projects.

Facilitate as needed GRDT monthly meetings with Power Services

Support development of written and verbal sponsor and stakeholder communication

Scope definition, tracking, and management.

Facilitate "kick off and other project meetings with managers, sponsors, stakeholders, and partners; validate approval/buy in of project plans and commitment of resources.

Schedule and facilitate project team meetings and coordinate activities of sub-teams.

Coordinate with the Transmission Technology and Internal Operations Management organizations to verify operational and data requirements to support the safe and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES).

Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

A degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, Organizational Development, or a closely related discipline is preferred.

With an applicable Bachelor's degree, 8 years of experience is required.

With an applicable Associate's degree, 10 years of experience is required.

Without an applicable degree, 12 years of experience is required.

Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of business analysis and progressively more technical in nature.

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

Direct work experience and knowledge of data management principles and methodologies with a solid understanding of how a capital program and processes are executed and how data flows through the various operational systems

Experience in strong written and verbal communication to disseminate electrical information to various audiences

Technical interview skills sufficient to facilitate group process design/requirements gathering sessions in a business environment.

Intermediate proficiency in Visio (flowcharts), MS Project, Access, and SharePoint (or similar software)

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

Experience with the following:

Implementing asset strategies and developing related asset plans.

Planning, implementation and/or operation of Control Center systems (SCADA, AGC, ICCP).

Knowledge of the NERC & WECC Planning Standards as they apply to Power Systems Control (PSC) equipment

Knowledge of Reliability Coordinator requirements for modeling compliance

Knowledge of transmission and operational power systems controls and equipment

Knowledge of SharePoint automation tools (e.g., NINTEX)

Knowledge of and skill in the following:

Communication network operation concepts, methods, performance and planning

Communication network architecture principles and concepts

Planning of communications, control and data systems for network transmission, network interconnections and customer service projects

Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)

Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.

PPE Requirements

White Hard Hat

Eye Protection

Hand protection (gloves)

Hearing Protection

Footwear: ASTM F 2413-11 with an EH Rating or ASTM F2413-18 with an I/C/EH Rating. Footwear must lace up over the ankle and have a rigid sole and heel. The exterior of the boot must be made entirely of natural materials (all leather or leather and rubber combination) to conform to Arc-Flash requirements.

Electrical and Arc-Flash protective clothing and PPE as required by OSHA and consistent with BPA Safety and Health Policy for work on or near an energized facility.

User Type:

Rare: Intended for workers who will work less than 5 days per month in substations or around energized electrical equipment.

Additional PPE required by State or Federal OSHA for the work being performed. Refer to Ad-hoc PPE Requirement Appendices.

Other Assignment Considerations

This position requires access to NERC CIP controlled facilities. Selected candidate must complete required training and comply with established NERC CIP policy when entering these sites as a condition of this contract assignment.

Appendices

The following appendices apply to this assignment and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library:

Offsite Work

Training Expectations (Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the assignment.)

Training Type

Details

Provided by

APM/Safe Workplace Training

32 hours

BPA

Asset Suite

BPA

Cascade

BPA

Power BI

BPA

Shock & Arc Flash Awareness Training with Refresher

2 hours

BPA

Attendance at all conferences, workshops, training, etc. must be pre-approved by SLMO. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is subject to the most current guidance provided to SLMO by BPA or DOE and is subject to change at any time. SLMO reserves the right to negotiate attendance on billable/non-billable hours and reimbursement of travel costs with the supplier. Reimbursable travel costs must adhere to the Federal Travel Regulations and be submitted via an expense sheet in Fieldglass.

CLOSELY ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES

The following is a list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined must be in place, via processes and procedures, to mitigate the associated risks. The BPA manager's acceptance of the API or CWSD serves as their attestation that all applicable mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their organization.

Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function

Mitigation Measures

Access to Confidential / Sensitive Information

CFTE must sign NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) at beginning of assignments. (Does not apply to Craft assignments)

CFTE must complete annual Information Security and Privacy Awareness training.

CFTE must complete and pass background investigations of an appropriate level.

Acquisition Planning / Source Selection

CFTE are not permitted to serve as "voting members for acquisition selections.

All purchasing decisions must be made by appropriate federal personnel (Contracting Officers).

All acquisition documents (requirements,
SOW's, evaluation criteria, etc.) must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Only Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate BPA funds.

Agency / Org Planning

All drafts, documents, materials and recommendations must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Budget / Finance Prep

Only Federal Employees may determine budget priorities & allocations.

BFTE must control and finalize / approve all budgets and related documentation, including that for projects, programs and Organizations.

Contract Management

All Contractual documents, including invoices must be finalized / approved by appropriate Federal personnel.

All contract-related decisions (modifications, changes, performance) must be determined by appropriate federal personnel (COs).

Decision Making

CFTE may provide input and recommendations to decision-makers.

Only appropriate federal personnel may make decisions which obligate BPA resources or to a specific course of action.

Direction & Control
(directing BFTE)

CFTE are not permitted to direct the actions of federal employees (BFTE) or have any control or input into their performance.

Work of BFTE must be assigned by federal manager, supervisor, Program / Resource manager or another appropriate designee.

Disposing Govt. Property

All decisions regarding the disposal of BPA property must be made by appropriate federal personnel; and all property dispositions must be directed and controlled by the Investment Recovery Center (IRC).

Dissemination of Agency/Policy Information / Training

All training and any information that is to be disseminated must be either 1) per established policy, process, procedure, or practice; or, 2) reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Inspection / IT Testing

Processes and procedures must ensure Federal personnel review inspection findings and CFTE recommendations before acceptance or rejection of material(s) / item(s).

HR Support

CFTE may assist with HR functions per established procedures, processes and guidelines (e.g., timekeeping).

All work products must be reviewed and finalized by appropriate federal employees.

Policy Development

BPA's process for Policy development includes multiple levels of federal review prior to acceptance / adoption.

Interpretation of Policy/Regulations

Only BPA federal employees may determine the applicability and interpretation of regulations.

CFTE are not permitted to "interpret regulations for or on behalf of BPA. Regulations are interpreted by federal personnel and communicated via standards, guides, policies and processes.

Representing BPA

Contract workers are required to identify themselves and their employer in signature blocks, in introductions and have a nameplate outside their cubicle.

CFTE must receive written VP approval to represent BPA at outside events, such as workshops, seminars or conferences.

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*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE

ADDITIONAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (API)

Title & Level

Business Analyst 3

Work Group Location

Vancouver, WA

Specialty

System Operations Control Center/Field Coordination

Offsite Work Eligibility*

Routine Telework Eligible

Organization

TOII

Number of Days Onsite

1-2 days per Week

Hours

Full-Time, up to 40 hours

Additional Information

Must report to BPA duty station a minimum of 3 days per 2-week pay period or as required by BPA Workplace Manager

Overtime

10% anticipated

On-Call

No

Travel

Up to 10% local and field travel

FN Status

NOT open to Foreign Nationals

* Current telework, remote work and onsite support is based on BPA's business needs and is subject to change or termination at any time.

** Assignments with the "Remote Designation must reside in WA, OR, ID or MT. Case-by-case exceptions may apply only when in the best interest of BPA.

OVERVIEW

Assignment

This full-time contract Business Analyst 3 assignment will provide data and research expertise and assistance to the delivery & Performance (TOII) group, a part of the Internal Operations Management Office (TOI) organization of the Transmission (T) business line at *** (BPA). This assignment will work with the TOII Project Manager (PM) and a variety of subject matter experts (SMEs) to assist BPA with verifying that all applicable regulatory requirements are met and projects with potential impacts to the grid are successfully managed to allow the safe and reliable operation of BPA's Transmission grid. This BA position is regularly assigned multiple projects related to changing or adding new systems or equipment which will be integrated into BPA's transmission grid. It is anticipated that critical, highly visible projects will be coming through the queue including many generation interconnection efforts in the next 1-3 years.

Organization

TOII is a support organization for System Operations. The TOII office is responsible for planning, managing, and leading programs, systems, and work processes critical to the operational performance of day-to-day System Operations (TO) activities. The office ensures regulatory compliance in support of overall organizational program delivery related to North American Electric Reliability Council Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC-CIP), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), BPA and a variety of other national, state and local regulations and standards affecting Transmission System Operations.

Successful candidates will need to have a service-oriented approach to their work, possess demonstrated experience and proficiency in data analysis and research, experience in facilitation of project team activities, process development and project and compliance documentation. Candidates should also be adaptive to all kinds of working environments (office, field locations, and substations). Knowledge of electrical utility processes and practices would be a plus.

ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

Support and facilitate BPA manager-assigned project or multiple projects, relating primarily to operational requirements for Transmission Grid changes, from beginning to end in collaboration with senior management, external industry entities, subject matter experts, and stakeholders by:

Analyze existing data across multiple data sources and update source systems for energization date changes.

Collect, compile and report on data discrepancies from multiple data sources.

Research business intelligence reporting output and relate it to design and construction milestones for in-flight capital projects.

Facilitate working sessions, collaborate, document, and participate in discussions with various groups within the Control Center, Transmission Technology, Asset Management, the Outage Office, project management team, and other interested parties to gather project requirements (and comments), develop and recommend project work plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, etc.

Facilitate and maintain consistent communication with the project sponsor, performance managers, subject matter experts, and clients on the progress of projects versus the plans. Manage and maintain tools to track project progress and task completion to support control center activities with design, construction, and system / equipment testing schedules when projects are placed into the work plan.

Coordinate, arrange, facilitate, and document business requirements gathering sessions; conduct needs analysis from various stakeholder perspectives; work with SMEs and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to review, draft and recommend project specifications.

Research, collect, and document project documents, drawings, relevant links and modeling information to support the needs of control center Energy Management Systems (EMS) programmers and System Administrators.

Ability to review and analyze standard engineering drawings and project explanations, similar to Project Requirements Documents (PRD), to coordinate whether or not there are control center impacts related to the projects.

Update project specific data with input from project SMEs to determine/update project specific data, including due dates, and other critical project milestones.

Interface with other organizations within BPA to evaluate Transmission project needs for System Operations, and to validate requirements and tasks on projects are properly identified, tracked, and completed; alert BPA personnel of any issues or concerns, provide mitigation recommendations; implement BPA approved mitigation actions.

Verify Control Center activities are coordinated with other BPA project teams to maintain schedules; alert BPA manager / personnel of any issues or concerns, provide mitigation recommendations; implement BPA management approved mitigation actions.

Track construction status from an operations perspective, both for Control Center progress and for field/external progress that impacts the Control Center; alert BPA manager of any issues or concerns, providing mitigation recommendations; and implement approved mitigation actions.

Provide support to develop and track targets; and update project milestone documentation as needed.

Assist BPA management to define, draft, and recommend project success criteria and disseminate to involved parties; monitor and track progress, update stakeholders, sponsors, customers, etc. throughout the project lifecycle.

Alert the BPA manager of and obtain appropriate authorization for any potential changes to project cost, schedule or performance.

Coordinate and support the following functions:

Facilitate the Bi-Weekly Control Center / Field Project Coordination team meeting.

Coordinate and facilitate Project Team(s), including milestone management and communication of deliverables across multiple projects.

Facilitate as needed GRDT monthly meetings with Power Services

Support development of written and verbal sponsor and stakeholder communication

Scope definition, tracking, and management.

Facilitate "kick off and other project meetings with managers, sponsors, stakeholders, and partners; validate approval/buy in of project plans and commitment of resources.

Schedule and facilitate project team meetings and coordinate activities of sub-teams.

Coordinate with the Transmission Technology and Internal Operations Management organizations to verify operational and data requirements to support the safe and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES).

Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

A degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, Organizational Development, or a closely related discipline is preferred.

With an applicable Bachelor's degree, 8 years of experience is required.

With an applicable Associate's degree, 10 years of experience is required.

Without an applicable degree, 12 years of experience is required.

Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of business analysis and progressively more technical in nature.

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

Direct work experience and knowledge of data management principles and methodologies with a solid understanding of how a capital program and processes are executed and how data flows through the various operational systems

Experience in strong written and verbal communication to disseminate electrical information to various audiences

Technical interview skills sufficient to facilitate group process design/requirements gathering sessions in a business environment.

Intermediate proficiency in Visio (flowcharts), MS Project, Access, and SharePoint (or similar software)

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

Experience with the following:

Implementing asset strategies and developing related asset plans.

Planning, implementation and/or operation of Control Center systems (SCADA, AGC, ICCP).

Knowledge of the NERC & WECC Planning Standards as they apply to Power Systems Control (PSC) equipment

Knowledge of Reliability Coordinator requirements for modeling compliance

Knowledge of transmission and operational power systems controls and equipment

Knowledge of SharePoint automation tools (e.g., NINTEX)

Knowledge of and skill in the following:

Communication network operation concepts, methods, performance and planning

Communication network architecture principles and concepts

Planning of communications, control and data systems for network transmission, network interconnections and customer service projects

Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)

Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.

PPE Requirements

White Hard Hat

Eye Protection

Hand protection (gloves)

Hearing Protection

Footwear: ASTM F 2413-11 with an EH Rating or ASTM F2413-18 with an I/C/EH Rating. Footwear must lace up over the ankle and have a rigid sole and heel. The exterior of the boot must be made entirely of natural materials (all leather or leather and rubber combination) to conform to Arc-Flash requirements.

Electrical and Arc-Flash protective clothing and PPE as required by OSHA and consistent with BPA Safety and Health Policy for work on or near an energized facility.

User Type:

Rare: Intended for workers who will work less than 5 days per month in substations or around energized electrical equipment.

Additional PPE required by State or Federal OSHA for the work being performed. Refer to Ad-hoc PPE Requirement Appendices.

Other Assignment Considerations

This position requires access to NERC CIP controlled facilities. Selected candidate must complete required training and comply with established NERC CIP policy when entering these sites as a condition of this contract assignment.

Appendices

The following appendices apply to this assignment and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library:

Offsite Work

Training Expectations (Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the assignment.)

Training Type

Details

Provided by

APM/Safe Workplace Training

32 hours

BPA

Asset Suite

BPA

Cascade

BPA

Power BI

BPA

Shock & Arc Flash Awareness Training with Refresher

2 hours

BPA

Attendance at all conferences, workshops, training, etc. must be pre-approved by SLMO. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is subject to the most current guidance provided to SLMO by BPA or DOE and is subject to change at any time. SLMO reserves the right to negotiate attendance on billable/non-billable hours and reimbursement of travel costs with the supplier. Reimbursable travel costs must adhere to the Federal Travel Regulations and be submitted via an expense sheet in Fieldglass.

CLOSELY ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES

The following is a list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined must be in place, via processes and procedures, to mitigate the associated risks. The BPA manager's acceptance of the API or CWSD serves as their attestation that all applicable mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their organization.

Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function

Mitigation Measures

Access to Confidential / Sensitive Information

CFTE must sign NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) at beginning of assignments. (Does not apply to Craft assignments)

CFTE must complete annual Information Security and Privacy Awareness training.

CFTE must complete and pass background investigations of an appropriate level.

Acquisition Planning / Source Selection

CFTE are not permitted to serve as "voting members for acquisition selections.

All purchasing decisions must be made by appropriate federal personnel (Contracting Officers).

All acquisition documents (requirements,
SOW's, evaluation criteria, etc.) must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Only Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate BPA funds.

Agency / Org Planning

All drafts, documents, materials and recommendations must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Budget / Finance Prep

Only Federal Employees may determine budget priorities & allocations.

BFTE must control and finalize / approve all budgets and related documentation, including that for projects, programs and Organizations.

Contract Management

All Contractual documents, including invoices must be finalized / approved by appropriate Federal personnel.

All contract-related decisions (modifications, changes, performance) must be determined by appropriate federal personnel (COs).

Decision Making

CFTE may provide input and recommendations to decision-makers.

Only appropriate federal personnel may make decisions which obligate BPA resources or to a specific course of action.

Direction & Control
(directing BFTE)

CFTE are not permitted to direct the actions of federal employees (BFTE) or have any control or input into their performance.

Work of BFTE must be assigned by federal manager, supervisor, Program / Resource manager or another appropriate designee.

Disposing Govt. Property

All decisions regarding the disposal of BPA property must be made by appropriate federal personnel; and all property dispositions must be directed and controlled by the Investment Recovery Center (IRC).

Dissemination of Agency/Policy Information / Training

All training and any information that is to be disseminated must be either 1) per established policy, process, procedure, or practice; or, 2) reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Inspection / IT Testing

Processes and procedures must ensure Federal personnel review inspection findings and CFTE recommendations before acceptance or rejection of material(s) / item(s).

HR Support

CFTE may assist with HR functions per established procedures, processes and guidelines (e.g., timekeeping).

All work products must be reviewed and finalized by appropriate federal employees.

Policy Development

BPA's process for Policy development includes multiple levels of federal review prior to acceptance / adoption.

Interpretation of Policy/Regulations

Only BPA federal employees may determine the applicability and interpretation of regulations.

CFTE are not permitted to "interpret regulations for or on behalf of BPA. Regulations are interpreted by federal personnel and communicated via standards, guides, policies and processes.

Representing BPA

Contract workers are required to identify themselves and their employer in signature blocks, in introductions and have a nameplate outside their cubicle.

CFTE must receive written VP approval to represent BPA at outside events, such as workshops, seminars or conferences.

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CFTE NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX

CONTRACT FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (CFTE)

NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX

Purpose:

The Contract Full Time Equivalent (CFTE) Hiring Safety Training Matrix is a hazard assessment for CFTE personnel routine tasks. It is intended to set a common understanding on training requirements between the CFTE personnel and the *** (BPA) managers/supervisors. BPA Requesting Managers should complete this form and coordinate with BPA Supplemental Labor Office during the procurement process to ensure the CFTE position includes a list of required trainings associated with identified tasks, conditions, and exposures. Each task, condition, and exposure indicate which training courses are required, who shall provide those trainings, and when those trainings shall occur.

This form is intended only as a reference document for contractors.

BPA Requesting Manager

(Last, First MI)

Mai Truong

Date

04/17/2026

CFTE Job Title

Business Analyst 3

Org

TOII

PPE provided by Supplier or Contractor?

Yes No

If yes, list required PPE: White hard hat, eye protection, hand protection (gloves), hearing protection, footwear (ASTM F 2413-11 with an EH Rating or ASTM F2413-18 with an I/C/EH Rating), Electrical and Arc-Flash protective clothing and PPE as required by OSHA and consistent with BPA Safety and Health Policy for work on or near an energized facility, and Additional PPE required by State or Federal OSHA for the work being performed..

Identify which Supplier or Contractor medical surveillance programs are required, if any*

Respirator User

Asbestos

Lead

Silica

Hearing Conservation

Other: Click or tap here to enter text.

No Medical Surveillance

*BPA Requesting Managers may use equivalent Job Title Position Hazard Assessments or project Job Hazard Analyses as indicators for which medical surveillance programs may be required. Direct any questions regarding medical surveillance program requirements to the BPA Industrial Hygienist, ***, or ***.

Instructions for BPA Requesting Manager: This template has been pre-populated with tasks and hazards generally associated with CFTE non-craft positions. BPA Requesting Managers must review this document during the CFTE procurement process. The BPA Requesting Manager will:

Select the checkbox next to each task/condition/exposure that may be encountered during the normal course of the assignment.

Identify if the mitigation for applicable tasks/conditions/exposures will be provided by BPA or the Contractor (supplier).

Indicate when the mitigation must occur (pre-hire, post-hire, pre-task).

Pre-Hire Training should be completed prior to the CFTE starting their assignment.

Post-Hire training should be completed prior to exposure to a hazardous environment and/or conducting work at a BPA worksite.

Pre-Task Training should be completed prior to conducting the associated task.

Once complete, the BPA Requesting Manager will send the completed document to the Supplemental Labor Management Office.

The listed tasks, conditions, and exposures are not all inclusive. New processes, unusual tasks, or equipment may trigger the need for specialized training. Consult with your local Safety Manager or BPA Safety Training Manager for guidance.

BPA provided safety training will be the same training provided to Federal Workers.

For the "General Comments section, BPA Requesting Managers can list anything that was not already covered and provide clarification to the BPA COR to better understand the CFTE position. It may include tasks, conditions, and/or exposures that are unique to a particular position, work site, or person.

For more information on the PHA process/requirement, reference the Safety and Occupational Health Manual, Safety Management Systems Chapter.

Direct any questions regarding training requirements or issues related to this form to the BPA Safety Training Manager, ***, or ***.

Office & Remote Work/Telework Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training

Exposed to a fire in the building

BPA manager will advise of evacuation protocol and designated gathering location. Annual fire drills will be conducted.

B

Exposed to an earthquake while in the building

BPA manager will advise of evacuation protocol and designated gathering location.

B

Operating office tools (paper cutter, paper punch, staplers, etc.)

None Identified

Choose an item.

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training

Performing tasks that may result in repetitive motion injuries, prolonged sitting and computer use

Optional: SUFS Move Safe (HRMIS 016633)

C

Ergonomics

Recognize the hazards and know when it is appropriate to stretch and take breaks; ensure a proper desk, chair, and equipment adjusted at the appropriate level; ensure proper lighting. Any ergonomic assessment to be provided by the supplier.

C

Performing tasks that may result in slips, trips or falls such as carrying boxes and walking on stairs or slick surfaces

Review SOHM Chapter 9

C

Optional: Slips, Trips & Falls Training (HRMIS 015076)

Choose an item.

Adding electronic devices that were not previously part of the home (monitors, chargers, computing equipment, etc.)

None Identified. On-the-job familiarization (if using BPA-issued equipment).

C

Travel / Field Operation Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training

Driving vehicles on public and/or non-public roads

Review SOHM Chapter 19

C

Defensive/Distracted Driving (HRMIS 017057)

Choose an item.

Worker operates forklifts

Forklift Certification

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Worker operates a fire extinguisher

Fire Extinguisher Use

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Worker operates hand tools

None Identified

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Worker uses personal protective equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

C

Worker may be exposed to shock and arc-flash hazard

Shock & Arc Flash Awareness

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Shock & Arc Flash Basic

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Shock & Arc Flash Advanced / Refresher

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Worker may contact but will not disturb Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) or Potentially Asbestos Containing Material (PACM) 2

Asbestos Awareness

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Worker required to work in remote areas where bear encounters may take place

Bear Pepper Spray Training

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Worker exposed to rodent and bird droppings1

Biological/Vermin/Hanta Virus

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Worker exposed to hot and/or cold environments

None Identified

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Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training

Worker exposed to chemicals, such as herbicides or pesticides;

Herbicide Cert. Ref. 4-hr

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Herb Certification 8-hr

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Hazardous Communication

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Worker exposed to lead2

Lead Awareness

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Lead Worker Training

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Worker exposed to mercury

None Identified

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Worker exposed to noise2

Hearing Conservation (Initial)

Hearing Conservation (Annual)

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Worker exposed to silica2

Silica - Awareness

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Worker works at heights higher than 4'

Fall Protection, Awareness

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Fall Protection, General

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Fall Protection, Advanced

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Ladder Safety

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Fall Protection, Advanced (TLM)

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Worker is required to take first aid and may be called on to render first aid for: workers on high voltage lines and/or equipment; worker works in remote areas

First Aid/CPR/AED

(Red Cross or AHA Accredited)

Required only if specified in the API

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Worker performs work alone in remote areas

Wilderness Adv. First Aid

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Worker may prepare, transport or receive hazardous materials

DOT 1: Introduction, Classification, and the Hazardous Materials Table

DOT 2: Packaging, Labeling, Marking, and Placarding

DOT 3: Shipping Papers

DOT 4: Loading and Storage

DOT: Security for Shipment of Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials: Shipping Lithium Batteries under DOT Exemptions

DOT Hazardous Material Awareness for the General Hazmat Employee

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1 BPA workplace manager to review Hantavirus Prevention Procedure 420-240-1 before performing task.

2 These exposures may require enrollment in a Medical Surveillance Program. Ensure page 1 is marked accordingly.

Other Specific Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training

SAMPLE: Worker may make infrequent visits to field locations or substations

Worker complete the PPE assessment in the SOHM to determine need for PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety vests, Arc Flash clothing or steel-toed boots.

B

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General Comments

BPA Requesting Manager Comments/Additional Considerations:

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Business Analyst 3

First Tek, Inc.

Vancouver, WA

About the Company

First Tek, Inc.