Chief Compliance Officer

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Remuneration 1: minimum: 159408; maximum: 197200; rate interval: PA; description as provided: Per Year

Pay plan 1: code: GS

Low grade: 15

High grade: 15

Agency: Bonneville Power Administration

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-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) planning, developing, and overseeing enterprise regulatory compliance and governance programs related to energy reliability standards (such as FERC or NERC), internal controls (such as OMB Circular A-123), information governance, or compliance response and investigations; and 2) leading professional staff, directing program resources, and advising executive leadership on complex regulatory affairs, risk mitigation strategies, internal control, information governance or organizational policy formulation. "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.

Job summary:

This position is within the Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Compliance, Audit and Risk Group, Compliance and Governance. Shape integrity and accountability across a vital energy leader! As Chief Compliance Officer, you will direct agency-wide regulatory compliance, risk oversight, internal controls, and ethics. Lead a high-performing team, advise executive leadership, and champion a culture of trust and operational excellence.

Major duties:

- Power the Pacific Northwest with Integrity: Champion Accountability as BPA's Chief Compliance Officer The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is an engine of economic vitality and environmental stewardship in the Pacific Northwest, delivering clean, renewable, and reliable power across thousands of miles of critical electric transmission infrastructure. Fulfilling this public mission demands uncompromising governance, robust operational integrity, and an active culture of compliance. As BPA's Chief Compliance Officer (Manager of Compliance and Governance), you will hold a premier executive leadership role safeguarding the agency's credibility, compliance posture, and public trust. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Compliance, Audit, and Risk, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, steering agency-wide regulatory policy and heading the programs that keep our region's energy backbone resilient, lawful, and accountable.

- Key Leadership Duties & Impact Here are the high-impact responsibilities that define this executive role: Drive Enterprise Strategic Planning & Ethical Culture Serve as a pivotal member of the executive management team, formulating long- and short-range strategic priorities, guiding agency risk posture, and establishing a proactive compliance and ethics program that elevates organizational performance. Lead Electric Grid Reliability & Energy Regulatory Oversight Direct independent quality assurance and compliance for federal energy market standards and regional electric grid reliability mandates, ensuring the operational security and resilience of the Pacific Northwest's bulk electric power system. Champion Internal Financial & Operational Controls Architect comprehensive internal control systems, risk evaluations, and executive performance metrics that ensure operational transparency, audit readiness, and strict fiscal stewardship across all business lines.

- Modernize Information Governance, Transparency, & Privacy Direct the strategic protection and administration of agency information assets, guiding programs that safeguard customer privacy, maintain comprehensive record lifecycles, and uphold public transparency and open-government obligations. Direct Ethics Oversight, Independent Reviews, & Remediation Manage the agency-wide code of conduct, confidential employee reporting hotlines, and internal compliance investigations. Ensure fair, rigorous inquiries and establish root-cause corrective action plans that reinforce organizational integrity. Lead & Inspire a Multidisciplinary Professional Workforce Provide executive direction, mentorship, and career development to a high-caliber team of 30-35 federal analysts, technical specialists, and governance professionals through four subordinate managers, building an inclusive, high-performance culture.

- Manage High-Stakes Regulatory & Industry Relationships Serve as the chief liaison and collaborative partner with federal regulators, regional utility executives, and governmental partners, negotiating complex policy positions and cultivating positive, trust-based regulatory partnerships. Pioneer Process Modernization & Resource Optimization Act as the principal steward of organizational capital and human resources, spearheading continuous improvement initiatives, integrating automated governance tools, and eliminating operational bottlenecks to maximize stakeholder value. 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!

Requirements:

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 complete 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. Temporary Promotion (BPA-Only) = This is a temporary promotion, not to exceed one (1) year, may be extended up to five (5) year's total; may be made permanent without further competition. Upon termination of the promotion, you will be returned to your original position of record, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay. Temporary promotions may be terminated at any time based on the needs of management. If you are currently employed at a grade equivalent to, or higher than the advertised position, the action will be considered a detail for processing purposes, and no salary increase will be associated with accepting the position. Details are processed in 120-day increments and may be extended up to two (2) year's total; additional extensions may be approved at the discretion of the Human Resources Service Center Director. Upon termination of the detail, you will be returned to your original position of record. Details may be terminated at any time based on needs of management.

Education:

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements above. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process. Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Offices or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will review your two-page resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Selection will be based on skills and competencies, not educational credentials or self-reported experience. Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures: If you are minimally qualified for this job, your will be assessed and evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate. Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (11/12/2026) of this announcement. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13107465 USAHire: To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.

The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

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Control number: 891285100

Announcement number: 27-BPA-0001613-13107465-BPA

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Publication date: 2026-11-03T00:00:00.0000

Applications open: 2026-11-03T00:00:00.0000

Applications close: 2026-11-12T23:59:59.9970

Posting display ends: 2026-11-12T23:59:59.9970

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