Public Utilities Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in the development of BPA transmission products, the product lifecycle, and the processes that value‑chain service‑delivery participants adhere to.
• Drive the formation of defined products and features with corresponding internal and external metrics for success, working with Market Analysis and various line organizations.
• Provide leadership to maintain a constructive and collaborative product‑management environment with internal organizations and external customers.
• Assemble and manage cross‑functional teams of value‑chain service‑delivery functions to deliver integrated design specifications that satisfy market requirements.
• Lay out a differentiated product vision that delivers unique value based on customer demands, using analyses of market and competitive conditions.
• Assist market analysts in developing information and requirements documentation that reflect market needs so value‑chain service‑delivery functions can act effectively.
• Monitor and control execution of the product development plan and all approved changes, obtain approval for changes, and finalize documentation.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service, including:
  • Experience with electrical or utility industry business practices, rate structures, or operating characteristics.
  • Experience developing and analyzing products for lifecycle and strategy.
  • Experience defining features for products or product lines.
• Experience may be paid or unpaid; qualifying volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, community‑based organizations) is accepted.
• No specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience.
• Current Federal employees must meet time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date.
• CTAP/ICTAP candidates must meet all listed requirements to be considered “well qualified.”

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• 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 period.
• This position does not support remote work; employees must report physically to the official worksite at least three days per pay period.
• Selectees must complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE‑450e) within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Applicants are encouraged to answer four short, free‑response essay questions; responses are reviewed but not scored.
• All eligibility and qualification questions must be answered completely and truthfully.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (health, retirement, etc.) as determined by position type and employment status.
• “Be Well” wellness program supporting career, community, financial, physical, and social well‑being.
• Programs and policies that promote flexible, responsive work environments and work‑life balance.
• Safe and positive work environment initiatives.
• Additional programs designed to support commitments to community, home, and family members.