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Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts)
Bonneville Power Administration · Posted 102 days ago
On-site Vancouver, WA $80K – $125K Apply by Jul 1, 2026 Public Utilities Specialist ENFJENFPESFJISFJ Customer Success
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This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), within the Contract Administration organization (TPCC) of Customer Service Engineering (TPC), System Planning (TP), Transmission Services (T). As a vital liaison, you will manage grid connection requests and create complex, high-impact transmission agreements. By ensuring regulatory compliance and streamlining processes, you will support our energy partners and safeguard the financial integrity of our power system.
What You'll Do
- →Power the Future: Be the Connection Point for the Pacific Northwest's Power Grid At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), we're at the center of the nation's energy transition.
- →We're seeking a pivotal expert to join our team-someone who can navigate the complex world of energy contracts and regulations to ensure a reliable, affordable, and accessible power grid for millions.
- →This isn't just a contracts job; it's your chance to play a key role in shaping the future of energy transmission by connecting new resources to the grid.
- →We are seeking a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts) to join us.
- →In this vital role, you will be the commercial bridge between BPA and our external energy partners.
- →You won't just manage paperwork-you will directly drive regional progress by steering new energy projects through the pipeline and managing high-stakes utility agreements that keep power flowing safely and reliably.
- →Here are the key opportunities and duties where you will make a lasting impact: Navigate Grid Connections for Energy Partners - Facilitate and manage customer requests to connect new energy generation to our regional transmission system.
- →You will guide energy partners through the queue, resolving bottlenecks and ensuring fair, timely, and compliant process progression.
- →Develop and Execute High-Value Transmission Contracts - Design, draft, and implement complex commercial contracts.
- →You will manage agreements covering everything from initial feasibility studies and engineering to construction, equipment testing, and balancing authority transitions.
- →Serve as a Trusted Advisor to Key Leaders - Act as a central policy expert and consultant.
- →You will provide strategic recommendations and regulatory guidance to BPA managers, account executives, and external customer teams, helping them navigate complex contracting rules.
- →Champion Regulatory Compliance - Serve as the program lead to ensure BPA's open-access transmission tariffs and operational guidelines are strictly followed.
- →You will interpret evolving federal energy regulations and ensure all actions align with legal and commercial standards.
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: 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.
- ✓Since this function will provide for and support the needs of both Power and Transmission, the incumbent will need to fully understand internal risk management controls (OMB A-123), internal contract policies and procedures, and Standards of Conduct (SOC) guidelines.
- ✓If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education.
- ✓Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
Personality Fit
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