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Program Manager (Power Operations)

Loveland, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$165K/yr - $197K/yr

1+ years exp

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking a Program Manager for Power Operations in the Rocky Mountain Region. This role provides critical leadership in managing regional power facilities and involves negotiating and administering contracts for power sales and related transactions.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Direct the preparation and implementation of power resource requirement studies and generation scheduling

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FERC, NERC, WECC) for transmission facilities

Coordinate with internal and external teams on hydraulic and operational plans for integrated power systems

Represent WAPA and RMR in various electric utility forums and liaisons with stakeholders

Perform full supervisory duties for a diverse workforce, including performance management and training

Manage balancing authority energy management systems (EMS) and meter/scheduling data processing

Qualification

Power system operationsContract negotiationRegulatory complianceEnergy management systemsCustomer engagementSupervisory skillsProgram management

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

This employer participates in the e-Verify program

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period

Applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages

This position requires the ability to operate a government vehicle

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a valid state driver's license

You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450)

Security clearance and associated requirements - non sensitive, High

This position may be part of a Bargaining Unit

Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service

To be qualified at the GS-15: Applicants must have one (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in Federal Service

Managed cross-jurisdictional power flows and interchanges, negotiating agreements with neighboring balancing authorities to enhance system flexibility and market participation

Developed and executed real-time operational strategies for managing system contingencies, minimizing service interruptions, and restoring power efficiently during grid disturbances

Engaged directly with preference power customers to understand their evolving energy needs, negotiate service level agreements, and address operational concerns to maintain strong relationships

Facilitated multi-agency working groups to ensure alignment on critical infrastructure projects, emergency response protocols, and long-term regional energy planning initiatives

Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade