IT Specialist (GIS Lead)

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Asset Management & Engineering Apps (JLST) organization of Software Development and Operations (JLS), Enterprise Shared Services (JL), Information Technology (J). A successful candidate in the IT Specialist (GIS Lead) position will serve as an IT specialist in developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of Geographic Information System (GIS) services throughout BPA.

As an IT Specialist (GIS Lead), you will: Design, configure, and scale enterprise mapping infrastructure using state-of-the-art tools (such as ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Field Maps). You will shape a modern, resilient environment that connects operational field personnel with executive decision-makers. Bring software engineering and modern automation to geographic data. You will leverage Python, JavaScript, and modern scripting languages to eliminate manual processes, build interactive tools, and streamline complex spatial data transformations. Champion modern software delivery methodologies-including CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, and infrastructure reliability-bringing agile, scalable, and automated engineering practices to BPA's geospatial ecosystem. Define data standards, governance models, and quality controls for BPA's mission-critical electric utility network. You will lead the acquisition, integration, and modeling of large-scale spatial, temporal, and asset engineering datasets. Tackle previously unsolved integration puzzles between legacy engineering systems, asset databases, operational power telemetry, and modern cloud platforms to ensure seamless, real-time data flow across the enterprise. Act as a trusted technical authority, translating complex geospatial intelligence into strategic recommendations for leadership and engineering executives to meet critical federal energy reliability standards (including FERC and NERC). Transform raw utility and sensor data into actionable visual products, dashboards, and digital-twin models. Your work directly empowers grid operators, engineers, and environmental scientists to manage power infrastructure safely and efficiently. Ensure all spatial applications, APIs, and data exchanges adhere to rigorous federal and utility cybersecurity architectures, safeguarding the integrity and resilience of the region's bulk electrical system.

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: Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Positions located in Information Technology may be required to be 24/7 on call.