Project Management Contractor Jobs in Portland, OR

Summary
This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Internal Operations (TFAB), Business Transformation (TFA), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T).
A successful candidate in the Project Management Specialist position will be directly responsible for all aspects leading to the successful implementation and completion of assigned projects.
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As a Project Management Specialist, you will:

• Serve as a Project Management directly responsible for all aspects leading to the successful implementation and completion of assigned projects
• Develop, modify, and implement project plans to meet strategic and process improvement objectives.
• Develop organization change management strategies, (for example, developing configuration change or communication plans) to advance Transmission Field Services' (TF) process improvement efforts and strategic goals.
• Assess change saturation with Transmission Field Services; develop holistic assessments of operational, cultural, and organizational capabilities, resources, and risk factors; and recommend whether ongoing programs, projects, operational processes, and support systems should be initiated, eliminated, or redesigned to ensure initiative outcomes can be successfully managed, integrated, and implemented.
• Determine appropriate products or services with sponsors or stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Provide advice, counsel, and guidance to Transmission Field Services staff and management on all aspects of projects managed.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide oversight of contractor activities to assure contractors are executing the project plans on time, within budget, and with satisfactory quality.
• Represent Transmission Field Services, and the BPA in conferences and meetings with other agencies, State and local authorities, private industry and public groups in efforts to obtain all viewpoints regarding proposed projects or project changes and to assure concerted action by all parties involved.

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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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.

Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and 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 for this position is defined as: Applying a wide range of concepts, laws, policies, principles, methods, regulations, precedents, and practices applicable to all aspects of project management that include 1) planning, scheduling, coordinating, managing resources, and monitoring costs to meet program goals, timelines, and compliance of assigned projects and 2) providing continuous improvement of business processes and systems to achieve better results for an organization's projects or programs.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level.
"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/ICTAP 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.
Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy

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Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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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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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.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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.