IT Specialist

Bonneville Power Administration · Department of Energy

📍 Vancouver, Washington 💰 $114684 – $149091/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Bonneville Power Administration
Department: Department of Energy
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Salary: $114684 – $149091/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 3
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-09
Application Deadline: 2026-09-18

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Job Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Operational Virtualization & Infrastructure (JOV) organization of Operational Services (JO), Information Technology (J). A successful candidate in the IT Specialist position will serve as an IT specialist and subject matter expert, providing expert technical knowledge on mission critical and business critical data systems necessary to support a 7x24 operation.

Key Responsibilities

As an IT Specialist, you will: Plan and coordinate projects that involve multiple stages in the systems development life cycle management process. Define and concur in overall project requirements; plans and coordinates systems design, development, and implementation. Oversee support of installed systems and services, and resolves a wide range of technical and management issues.

Apply new developments to previously unsolvable problems, and makes decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important IT policies or programs. Ensure the integration of IT programs and services, and develops solutions to integration and interoperability issues.

Make decisions that involve major uncertainties with regard to the most effective approach or methodology to be applied, responding to changes typically resulting from continuing changes in customer business requirements and/or rapidly evolving technology. Provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues.

Requirements & Education

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

Contact

jsogle@bpa.gov · 360-418-2339

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $114684 – $149091/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-18.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.