Asset Management Specialist (Data Management)
What you'd do
This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Business Controls and Information (TFAI), Field Strategy & Operational Excellence (TFA), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Asset Management Specialist (Data Management) position will serve as the technical lead of the Asset Management Data Team responsible for development, maintenance, and enhancement of processes for asset data management, for all of TF.
Major duties
Powering the Pacific Northwest Through Precision: Lead the Future of Grid Intelligence at BPA At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), our mission is to deliver clean, reliable, and sustainable power to millions of people across the Pacific Northwest. Behind every megawatt of electricity and every mile of transmission line is a massive network of physical assets-and the critical data that keeps them running safely and efficiently. If you are a dedicated professional who is ready to leverage your existing knowledge of our agency's unique operations, systems, and goals, this is your opportunity to take the next step in your career. Build on your existing experience within our organization to serve as a pivotal bridge between physical infrastructure and digital strategy, ensuring our technical teams have the high-quality data they need to keep the grid secure, compliant, and optimized. Here are the eight key duties where you will make a lasting impact: Lead the Charge in Data Excellence: Serve as the technical lead and primary expert for our Asset Management Data Team. You will guide team projects, design standard-setting processes, and champion the continuous improvement of how we manage data across our internal business operations. Advise and Influence Strategic Decisions: Provide expert counsel and authoritative guidance to senior leadership regarding complex data policies and program outcomes. You will shape long-range planning strategies directly impacting how we measure efficiency and program success. Innovate with Advanced Data Analytics: Create, modify, and optimize sophisticated database algorithms and search queries. You will integrate multiple data sources to flag operational anomalies, track equipment performance, analyze total asset costs, and build visual reporting tools that turn complex data into actionable insights. Champion Data Integrity and Industry Compliance: Act as our principal data steward to guarantee database accuracy, consistency, and reliability. You will oversee critical system checks to ensure our records align perfectly with national energy regulatory standards (such as NERC and FERC). Unify Systems Across Key Business Lines: Lead cross-functional user groups to streamline how data flows between different departments-including power systems, substation maintenance, and transmission line operations-breaking down silos to create a more integrated data ecosystem. Empower Teams Through Mentorship and Training: Provide hands-on training, expert advice, and troubleshooting support to fellow employees utilizing our key database systems (like Asset Suite and Cascade). You will coach team members on building effective queries and author easy-to-use "how-to" guides. Solve Complex, Unprecedented Data Challenges: Research and evaluate highly complex, shifting asset data conditions. You will reconcile conflicting information, design brand-new analysis methods where none exist, and develop solutions for critical, high-value program issues. Drive Technological Evolution: Stay at the forefront of emerging data management technologies to continuously modernize our systems. You will collaborate with external organizations to exchange best practices and bring innovative tech solutions back to elevate our operations.
What you need to qualify
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 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 for this position is defined as: 1) providing technical expertise and advisory services to management and database users related to asset data management, system query development, database integrity, and the planning of equipment data processes; and 2) serving as a technical lead for database integration projects and working to resolve complex data system issues or ensure compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulatory standards. "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 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.
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