Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Financial Planning & Analysis (FA) organization of Finance (F). A successful candidate in the Financial Analyst position will serve as a senior financial analyst and technical expert responsible for planning, organizing, conducting, and leading a wide range of financial analysis activities. Responsibilities As a Financial Analyst, you will: Provide cross-BPA financial consulting, cost analysis and an objective third-party review of costs. Provide expert consultation to assist and support cost management decisions such as financial forecasts, variance analysis and historical trend analysis for departments and programs. Provide detailed financial, statistic, and economic analysis and studies to assist managers and executives in meeting their strategic business objectives and assessing uncertainty and risk as part of agency-wide strategic planning. Responsible for assisting finance management with achieving results, decision-making, and client support by serving as technical analyst/expert and lead in: 1) developing traditional and innovative cost, revenue, and operating condition and characteristics of BPA, its business lines, customers, and its competitors: 2) leading or participating in preparing BPA's financial business strategy, 3) aligning financial performance measures with strategic goals; 4: Leading or participating in the single-year and multi-year capital and expense investment plan development process, such as Start of Year (SOY) and Integrated Program Review (IPR); 5) developing and maintaining related financial data, forecast systems, computer models, and analytical tools. Perform in-depth financial analysis using a wide array of financial data elements to gain further insights into the agency's financial performance than is practical using existing reports. Develop and then applies knowledge of the business coupled with financial analysis and research conducted via surveys and related social science data collection to support decision making. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 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-12] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience performing financial analysis and evaluation work to: (1) performing financial forecasting, variance analysis, trend analysis and cost analysis; (2) assisting in the development of cost management policy and financial policies; (3) advising management on cost issues and financial initiatives to improve operations and practices. "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/ICTAP 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. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information About the Position - Portland 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! The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. 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All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/disabled/ Telework: www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors 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 also 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.