SI Program Manager

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Chief Technology Office (JZ) organization in the Chief Information Office (J). A successful candidate in the SI Program Manager position will serve as the SI Program Manager and principal advisor on all matters related to Super Intelligence (SI)* and Machine Learning (ML). *Per Executive Order 14434 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been changed to Super Intelligence (SI).

As a SI Program Manager, you will: Serve as the bureau-wide principal advisor and program manager for Super Intelligence (SI) and Machine Learning (ML), defining and executing the strategic vision, adoption roadmap, and key performance indicators in close alignment with Chief Technology Office (JZ) leadership. Establish operational plans, pattern, and reference architectures across both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments, ensuring all initiatives advance bureau mission goals while bridging high-level federal mandates with utility delivery. Collaborate with policy, legal, and planning stakeholders to institute and enforce a comprehensive governance framework ensuring secure, responsible, transparent, and compliant SI deployment throughout the organization. Act as the designated executive and technical authority supporting the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) for evaluating and approving the operational deployment of high-impact SI systems-including applications corporate/back-office functions, transmission grid planning and operations, regional hydro planning, and NERC-CIP-protected control room and field cyber assets. Collaborate with the Chief Data Officer (CDO) to establish data readiness criteria, governance policies, and quality guardrails for model ingestion and training pipelines. Direct enterprise enablement initiatives by establishing secure access to pre-approved foundation models, managing sandbox environments, creating reusable design patterns, and evaluating Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) / SaaS SI products to enforce data privacy and non-training clauses on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Serve as the primary strategic liaison between technical teams, operational business units, enterprise architects, and external entities. 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! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, and mouthwatering food! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town!

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. This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed 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. Position may be required to participate in scheduled or ad hoc on call duties, including after hours, weekends, and holidays at management's discretion to support mission needs.