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Public Utilities Specialist
Bonneville Power Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Portland, OR $136K – $176K Apply by Jun 25, 2026 Public Utilities Specialist ENFJENFPENTPESFP Marketing
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This position is within the Trading Floor (PTF) group of the Bulk Marketing (PT) organization within the Power Services (PS) business line of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). As a Lead Public Utilities Specialist, you will serve as the premier systems technical authority, managing high-impact energy trading, tracking, and risk management systems. Shape critical system upgrades, collaborate with technical teams, and guide senior leaders to optimize energy markets across the West.
What You'll Do
- →Power the Future: Shape and Secure the West's Energy Grid At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), we deliver clean, reliable, and sustainable power to millions of people across the Pacific Northwest.
- →Our mission is critical, and our systems must be flawless.
- →As a Lead Public Utilities Specialist (Technical Systems Authority) on our Trading Floor, you will be the ultimate bridge between cutting-edge technology and high-stakes energy trading.
- →You will lead the development, security, and optimization of the vital software applications that drive our energy markets, manage financial transactions, and minimize risk.
- →This is your opportunity to leverage your technical expertise on a grand scale, driving innovation for one of the nation's most critical power grids.
- →Key Responsibilities & Impact 1.
- →Serve as the Senior Technical Authority for Core Systems Act as the primary technical expert and trusted advisor for our energy trading, transaction-tracking, and financial settlement software.
- →You will have full technical independence to define system goals, solve complex challenges, and ensure our trading operations run seamlessly. 2.
- →Drive the Evolution of Critical Energy Software Lead all phases of the software lifecycle-from initial design and enhancement to testing, quality assurance, and deployment.
- →You will ensure that our core Trading Floor applications are continuously upgraded to meet the evolving demands of the modern energy market. 3.
- →Lead High-Performing, Multi-Disciplinary Teams Direct and mentor specialized, cross-functional technical teams (including specialists from risk management, finance, and front-to-back office operations).
- →You will foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and guide these teams to deliver flawless system support and project success. 4.
- →Collaborate with Tech Partners and External Vendors Serve as the primary liaison between our internal IT department, end-users, and external software vendors.
- →You will translate complex business needs into technical requirements, prioritize the system maintenance backlog, and maximize the overall value of our software assets. 5.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
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