Accountability Manager.

About the Role

At Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), our mission to deliver clean, reliable power is fueled by a world-class team. We are seeking a visionary Accountability Manager to be the cornerstone of our HR operations. In this newly created senior leadership role, you will be the ultimate authority on HR compliance and quality assurance, empowered to build and lead a program that underpins the integrity of our support for thousands of employees. If you are a leader driven to create impact and establish standards of excellence, this is your opportunity to shape the future of HR at a vital federal agency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the definitive technical authority for the entire Human Resources Service Center, providing expert guidance on all matters of compliance, regulations, and internal policy.
• Personally represent the agency in high-level negotiations and consultations with executive personnel, managers in other federal agencies, and regulatory organizations.
• Lead, mentor, and empower a specialized team, setting priorities and schedules to ensure the successful delivery of all accountability and quality assurance programs.
• Lead the design and establishment of new, innovative HR programs and frameworks that have a broad and lasting impact on the entire HRSC.
• Function as the primary strategic liaison for complex external audits, including those conducted by the Department of Energy and the Office of the Inspector General.
• Direct the entire lifecycle of HR policies, from HR Directives to Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring they are consistently reviewed, updated, and implemented.
• Evaluate and provide decisive recommendations on major agency-wide plans and proposals, ensuring alignment with top-level federal guidelines and standards.
• Resolve the most critical and complex challenges by leading expert committees and working groups, developing innovative solutions to systemic HR issues.

Requirements

You must answer all eligibility and qualification questions completely and truthfully when you apply.

• 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.
• First-time supervisors will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work.

Qualifications

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-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

• Experience conducting audits or quality control reviews of human resources programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Analyzing complex compliance issues to develop and recommend changes to company-wide HR policies and procedures.
• Advising management as a technical expert on a range of HR accountability and compliance matters.

"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.

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

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 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.

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 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.