This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, within the Contract Administration organization (TPCC) of Customer Service Engineering, System Planning, Transmission Services. A successful candidate in the Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts) position will manage grid connection requests and create complex transmission agreements.
Support our energy partners and safeguard the financial integrity of our power system by ensuring regulatory compliance and streamlining processes.
Power the Future: Be the Connection Point for the Pacific Northwest's Power Grid At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), we're at the center of the nation's energy transition. We're seeking a pivotal expert to join our team-someone who can navigate the complex world of energy contracts and regulations to ensure a reliable, affordable, and accessible power grid for millions.
This isn't just a contracts job; it's your chance to play a key role in shaping the future of energy transmission by connecting new resources to the grid. We are seeking a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts) to join us. In this vital role, you will be the commercial bridge between BPA and our external energy partners.
You won't just manage paperwork-you will directly drive regional progress by steering new energy projects through the pipeline and managing high-stakes utility agreements that keep power flowing safely and reliably. Here are the key opportunities and duties where you will make a lasting impact: Navigate Grid Connections for Energy Partners - Facilitate and manage customer requests to connect new energy generation to our regional transmission system.
You will guide energy partners through the queue, resolving bottlenecks and ensuring fair, timely, and compliant process progression. Develop and Execute High-Value Transmission Contracts - Design, draft, and implement complex commercial contracts. You will manage agreements covering everything from initial feasibility studies and engineering to construction, equipment testing, and balancing authority transitions.
Serve as a Trusted Advisor to Key Leaders - Act as a central policy expert and consultant. You will provide strategic recommendations and regulatory guidance to BPA managers, account executives, and external customer teams, helping them navigate complex contracting rules. Champion Regulatory Compliance - Serve as the program lead to ensure BPA's open-access transmission tariffs and operational guidelines are strictly followed.
You will interpret evolving federal energy regulations and ensure all actions align with legal and commercial standards. Govern Financial Risks and Internal Safeguards - Act as a key technical resource for federal financial management rules (such as OMB Circular A-123). You will evaluate business practices and implement robust internal controls to protect BPA from commercial and financial risks.
Spearhead Process and Operational Improvements - Proactively analyze current contracting workflows to identify inefficiencies or policy gaps. You will design, communicate, and implement streamlined procedures that accelerate project delivery and improve customer satisfaction. Deliver End-to-End Contract Administration - Oversee the entire lifecycle of executed contracts.
This includes managing amendments, tracking milestones, verifying billing accuracy, and coordinating with financial teams to create project work orders. Build Collaborative, Cross-Organizational Alliances - Build and maintain powerful working relationships across diverse BPA teams, including environmental specialists, transmission planners, lawyers, and engineers.
You will also represent your group on cross-agency initiative teams to standardize modern utility business practices.
If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'.
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This position is with Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $80465 – $125378/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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