This position is located in the Debt and Liquidity Management (FTL) organization of Financial Strategy and Operations (FT), Finance (F), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to serve as a senior financial analyst and technical expert responsible for planning, organizing, conducting, and leading particularly difficult and complex cash and treasury management activities, including analyses, investigations, and special projects.
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-12, in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as: (1) Analyzing cash and treasury management issues to resolve and recommend new policy and procedures; (2) Preparing and consolidating financial reports and statements; and (3) Conducting analyses to recommend debt and investment strategies. "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.
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! As a Financial Analyst, you will: Plan, organize, and lead projects, studies, and analyses of considerable scope and depth critical to the resolution of cash and treasury management issues. Analyze existing financial policy and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable accounting, statutory, regulatory and audit requirements. Resolve reporting issues and/or problems in of vital importance to the BPA where governing laws and regulations are highly interpretive and/or precedents are non-existent, obscure or conflicting. Lead or conduct analyses to optimize BPA's debt and investment portfolios. Lead development of and run the Agency long term cash forecasting model. Provide expert and authoritative advice on the application of financial principles to difficult cash and treasury management activities.