Supervisory Operations Research Analyst

This position is within Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Power Services (P), Generation Asset Management (PG), Schedule Planning (PGS), Power Generation Short-Term Planning (PGSP). Lead a high-performing team of 11 technical experts planning regional power system capability and integrating energy resources to ensure grid reliability. You will direct operational strategies, evaluate complex energy trade-offs, and collaborate with regional partners to optimize clean energy generation.

This position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery! It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town! Power the Pacific Northwest: Lead the Team Engineering the Clean, Reliable Energy Grid of Tomorrow The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a vital engine for the Pacific Northwest, delivering clean, reliable power while protecting the region's natural resources. As a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst, you will stand at the critical intersection of environmental stewardship, advanced analytics, and grid reliability. In this key leadership role, you won't just oversee operational strategies-you will empower an elite team of technical experts to solve complex energy challenges, integrate expanding renewable resources, and optimize North America's largest hydroelectric power system. What You Will Do: Key Duties & Responsibilities Lead & Cultivate Top Talent: Provide strategic vision, mentorship, and career development for a high-caliber team of 11 scientists, operations analysts, and utility experts, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture. Balance Energy Production with Environmental Priorities: Direct complex operational planning for the Federal Columbia River Power System, successfully balancing clean electricity generation with critical non-power objectives like fish conservation, flood risk management, and river recreation. Drive Renewable Energy Integration: Spearhead operational strategies that seamlessly integrate clean, variable energy resources-such as wind power-into the grid while maintaining flawless system reliability. Pioneer Next-Generation Analytical Tools: Drive the development, refinement, and implementation of cutting-edge predictive computer models and IT systems to solve complex water flow, energy supply, and system performance challenges. Optimize Multi-Asset Power Portfolios: Conduct high-level trade-off analyses across diverse energy assets-including hydroelectric, thermal, and pumped storage-to maximize energy availability and protect system flexibility under changing environmental conditions. Shape Regional Energy Collaboration: Serve as a key technical leader coordinating with major federal and regional partners-including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation-to align multi-agency water management and grid priorities. Bridge Technical Insights with Energy Markets: Translate complex modeling output into actionable guidance for real-time grid operators and wholesale power marketers to optimize electricity sales, purchases, and supply decisions. Manage High-Impact Regional Power Agreements: Oversee the operational execution of major regional contracts and storage agreements that govern energy coordination and distribution across the Pacific Northwest.

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: 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. Conditions of Employment: Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually. 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. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.