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USAJOBS · 22 hours ago

Compliance Specialist (Program Manager)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$115K/yr - $149K/yr

1+ years exp

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is seeking a Compliance Specialist (Program Manager) who will serve as the technical authority responsible for the development and implementation of the reliability compliance oversight program across all business lines of BPA. The successful candidate will lead compliance oversight initiatives, provide recommendations for program improvements, and serve as a liaison with regulatory bodies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Direct, plan, and lead the development, administration, management, and analysis of current and future compliance oversight, risk assessments, and internal controls program processes to help maintain successful reliability oversight and satisfy BPA's regulatory interests

Provide significant and innovative recommendations for advancing processes and programs and is a leader in development of reliability compliance strategy and goals

Lead teams to solve complex compliance questions using decision-making tools or frameworks, develop proposals and project plans to address problem areas, design and implement solutions, and build support with stakeholders for change

Prepare the Reliability Compliance Program's annual Compliance Monitoring Plan, to include scoping the annual cross-BPA self-certification process as well as any planned spot checks or internal control evaluations

Manage the self-certification process, including coordinating with the Resolver Administrator to initiate the self-certification workflow, routinely tracking and reporting out on the status of the self-certification workflow to BPA compliance community stakeholders, and escalating items that are behind schedule

Lead a variety of strategic initiatives involving organizational change, business process improvement or technology enhancements related to grid reliability and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Compliance. Build high-trust relationships between external regulators and internal reliability contacts across all organizations and maintains high performance standards

Provide technical expertise and authoritative advice, counsel, and guidance to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (FERC) Compliance Supervisor, Chief Compliance Officer, and other BPA management on all aspects of the Reliability Compliance Program. Interpret policies and advises on the potential impact of external economic, political, and technical environment upon BPA's Reliability Compliance Program and processes. Provide input and recommendations for program outcomes, priorities, strategies, and implementation plans

Qualification

Compliance evaluationRisk assessmentInternal controls developmentReliability compliance strategyStakeholder engagementCustomer serviceAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

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

A qualified candidate's 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 is defined as experience in: 1) evaluating compliance programs for power or related industry to ensure they are compliant with FERC, NERC, the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability requirements; and 2) developing processes, policies, and internal controls to implement compliance, mitigate risks, and sustain operation to ensure reliable and secure operations for a power or related industry

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

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement

Benefits

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.

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.