Business Analyst 2

First Tek, Inc.

Vancouver, WA

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SKILLS

Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Adobe Flash, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Benchmarking, Billing, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Processes, Business impact analysis (BIA), C Programming Language, Change Management, Computer Science, Computer Security, Conferences, Consulting, Contract Analysis, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Documentation, Driver's License, Electricity, Energy & Utilities, Ergonomics, Federal Contracts, Federal Laws and Regulations, First Aid, Government, Hand Tools, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High Voltage (HV), IRC (Internet Relay Chat), Instrumentation, Interpret Regulations, Laboratory Management, Material Moving, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Online Training, Operations Planning, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Process Analysis, Process Development, Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Modeling, Product Reviews, Project Evaluation, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Regulatory Submissions, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Management, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Seminars, Staff Training, Statement of Work (SOW), Strategic Planning, Surveillance, Technical Presentation, Technical Training, Technical Writing, Testing, Training Program, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vehicle Driving, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Vancouver, WA

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1 day ago

API_BA2_TFBT_20260617_CORA.docx

*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE

ADDITIONAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (API)

Title & Level

Business Analyst 2

Work Group Location

Vancouver, WA

Specialty

Training Analyst Processes and Scheduling

Offsite Work Eligibility*

Situational Telework

Organization

TFBT

Number of Days Onsite

5 days per Week

Hours

Full-Time, up to 40 hours

Additional Information

Position approved for Situational Telework, times/days to be coordinated with TFBT Manager. In the office attendance required most days of each week, with Mondays having a more rigorous need to be onsite. Onsite days is the default to work with the manager and others on training / project / workload needs, with telework days coordinated with the TFBT Manager.

Overtime

0% anticipated

On-Call

No

Travel

Up to 5% Occasional transmission field travel

FN Status

NOT open to Foreign Nationals

* Current telework, remote work and onsite support is based on BPA s business needs and is subject to change or termination at any time.

OVERVIEW

Assignment

This full-time contract Business Analyst assignment will work within in the BPA Technical Training Center (TFBT). This position will provide training support to TFBT's apprentice, journeyman, craftsman and continuous training programs and will perform related analyst/administrative tasks. In addition, the assignment will: provide data entry on multiple computer applications; coordinate schedules; and research answers for policy application. This assignment will assist the TFBT COR with training contracts and conduct annual training needs assessments, track training plan execution, and develop training reports.

Organization

Technical Training coordinates present, future, and continuing education training needs for electrical apprentices, electrical crafts trainees Power Control System, System Protection and Control, Labs, Data Systems and Instrumentation, non-electrical craft apprentices, journeymen and craftsmen. This position will participate in and support the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of apprenticeship, craft specific, and continuing education training programs for BPA s hourly and annual employees and provide support for training specialists and instructors in the use of HRMIS; support for Contract Official Representatives (COR) with their tasks; and provision of technical training services to the BPA, including participation in training needs assessments and execution of training programs

ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

Conduct an annual training needs analysis (TNA) for more than 650 TF craft personnel comprised of more than 20 different crafts, each craft with different training requirements.

Utilize SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Processes Outputs and Customers) to organize annual training project cycle.

Analyze, research and recommend changes/updates to TF s Mandatory Training List.

Recommend updates to TF s training letter of X s based on guidance and approval of the Technical Training Manager.

Work with TFA s PowerBI expert to update existing and build new near real-time interactive training reports.

Build and maintain a TFBT task tracker to be used by the TFBT Manager and at TFBT meetings.

Annually, build out the Annual Training Plan for all district and craft training for the year in SharePoint using information provided by other TFBT personnel. Work with the TFBT SharePoint SME on updates to impacted SharePoint pages and/or workflows.

Work with the Technical Training Manager to build and maintain a project tracker with milestones.

Update and publish, with the Technical Training Manager s approval, the TF Annual Training Plan, District and Craft Training Implementation Guidance.

Develop and implement procedures for tracking training contracts invoicing, payments and total annual expenditures to enable quality control throughout their lifecycle.

Research and recommend best methods and/or benchmarking for training tracking, monitoring and scheduling related functions. Recommend business process improvements.

Facilitate and develop of process improvement efforts for various training programs (e.g. three formal apprentice programs and three formal trainee programs) and their stakeholders. Perform data analysis to determine requirements of these process improvement efforts.

Facilitate training requirements elicitation workshops and present findings. Work results to be used to update TF s Training Catalog.

Communicate technical information verbally and in writing to a wide variety of technical and business experts, as well as non-technical users, in both individual and group settings

Facilitate After Action Review sessions and produce formal After Action Reports using the format provided by the Technical Training Manager. Research and recommend better formats as applicable.

Evaluate and assess business process change impacts and recommend appropriate change mitigation activities

Facilitate negotiation of training requirement priorities and conflict resolution among various stakeholders

Develop influence diagrams or other conceptual models to define relationships and structure analyses and modeling. Develop visual artifacts, such as context diagrams, process flow diagrams, process maps, SIPOC charts, Pareto charts, etc. to support process and solution analysis and definition

Prepare and present materials on findings

Produce key project deliverable documents including: requirements, process diagrams, project plans, and change management plans

Collect, organize, and validate data and modeling results

Identify modeling results and propose alternative courses of action

Plan, design and facilitate prototyping sessions and requirements gathering meetings. Perform training gap analysis and propose mitigation or training implementation approaches. Develop requirement documents, configuration documents, and functional design documents as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

Bachelor s or Associate s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Organization Development, Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related discipline is preferred.

With an applicable Bachelor s Degree, 5 years of experience is required.

With an applicable Associates Degree, 7 years of experience is required.

Without an applicable degree, 9 years of experience is required

Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of business analysis and progressively more technical in nature.

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software (MS Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Visio, MS Project and SharePoint)

Demonstrated analytical, modeling, and process management expertise sufficient to support BPA Transmission s technical training programs.

Proficient in communication, facilitation with stakeholder groups

Strong technical writing skills and experience in presenting information in various forms such as textual, graphical and statistical

Skill in modeling business process requirements, verification of deliverables

Demonstrated expertise with logical process modeling concepts sufficient to aid in the documentation of requirements

Skilled in the definition and development of operational governance models to enable programmatic change

Experience Coordinating project tasks and resources

Facilitating meetings between a variety of departments and crafts

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

PMI -Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)

Energy/utility industry experience

Experience in training management, analyzing data and developing strategies

Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)

Valid U.S. Driver s License is required.

Appendices

The following appendices apply to this assignment and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library:

Offsite Work

Training Expectations (Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the assignment.)

Training Type

Details

Provided by

Power BI

BPA

Attendance at all conferences, workshops, training, etc. must be pre-approved by SLMO. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is subject to the most current guidance provided to SLMO by BPA or DOE and is subject to change at any time. SLMO reserves the right to negotiate attendance on billable/non-billable hours and reimbursement of travel costs with the supplier. Reimbursable travel costs must adhere to the Federal Travel Regulations and be submitted via an expense sheet in Fieldglass.

CLOSELY ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES

The following is a list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined must be in place, via processes and procedures, to mitigate the associated risks. The BPA manager s acceptance of the API or CWSD serves as their attestation that all applicable mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their organization.

Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function

Mitigation Measures

Access to Confidential / Sensitive Information

CFTE must sign NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) at beginning of assignments. (Does not apply to Craft assignments)

CFTE must complete annual Information Security and Privacy Awareness training.

CFTE must complete and pass background investigations of an appropriate level.

Acquisition Planning / Source Selection

CFTE are not permitted to serve as voting members for acquisition selections.

All purchasing decisions must be made by appropriate federal personnel (Contracting Officers).

All acquisition documents (requirements,
SOW s, evaluation criteria, etc.) must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Only Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate BPA funds.

Agency / Org Planning

All drafts, documents, materials and recommendations must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Budget / Finance Prep

Only Federal Employees may determine budget priorities & allocations.

BFTE must control and finalize / approve all budgets and related documentation, including that for projects, programs and Organizations.

Contract Management

All Contractual documents, including invoices must be finalized / approved by appropriate Federal personnel.

All contract-related decisions (modifications, changes, performance) must be determined by appropriate federal personnel (COs).

Decision Making

CFTE may provide input and recommendations to decision-makers.

Only appropriate federal personnel may make decisions which obligate BPA resources or to a specific course of action.

Direction & Control
(directing BFTE)

CFTE are not permitted to direct the actions of federal employees (BFTE) or have any control or input into their performance.

Work of BFTE must be assigned by federal manager, supervisor, Program / Resource manager or another appropriate designee.

Disposing Govt. Property

All decisions regarding the disposal of BPA property must be made by appropriate federal personnel; and all property dispositions must be directed and controlled by the Investment Recovery Center (IRC).

Dissemination of Agency/Policy Information / Training

All training and any information that is to be disseminated must be either 1) per established policy, process, procedure, or practice; or, 2) reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Inspection / IT Testing

Processes and procedures must ensure Federal personnel review inspection findings and CFTE recommendations before acceptance or rejection of material(s) / item(s).

HR Support

CFTE may assist with HR functions per established procedures, processes and guidelines (e.g., timekeeping).

All work products must be reviewed and finalized by appropriate federal employees.

Policy Development

BPA s process for Policy development includes multiple levels of federal review prior to acceptance / adoption.

Interpretation of Policy/Regulations

Only BPA federal employees may determine the applicability and interpretation of regulations.

CFTE are not permitted to interpret regulations for or on behalf of BPA. Regulations are interpreted by federal personnel and communicated via standards, guides, policies and processes.

Representing BPA

Contract workers are required to identify themselves and their employer in signature blocks, in introductions and have a nameplate outside their cubicle.

CFTE must receive written VP approval to represent BPA at outside events, such as workshops, seminars or conferences.

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CFTE NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX

CONTRACT FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (CFTE)

NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX

Purpose:

The Contract Full Time Equivalent (CFTE) Hiring Safety Training Matrix is a hazard assessment for CFTE personnel routine tasks. It is intended to set a common understanding on training requirements between the CFTE personnel and the *** (BPA) managers/supervisors. BPA Requesting Managers should complete this form and coordinate with BPA Supplemental Labor Office during the procurement process to ensure the CFTE position includes a list of required trainings associated with identified tasks, conditions, and exposures. Each task, condition, and exposure indicate which training courses are required, who shall provide those trainings, and when those trainings shall occur.

This form is intended only as a reference document for contractors.

BPA Requesting Manager

(Last, First MI)

Marx, Gary E

Date

5/28/2026

CFTE Job Title

Business Analyst 2

Org

TFBT

PPE provided by Supplier or Contractor?

Yes No

If yes, list required PPE: Click or tap here to enter text.

Identify which Supplier or Contractor medical surveillance programs are required, if any*

Respirator User

Asbestos

Lead

Silica

Hearing Conservation

Other: Click or tap here to enter text.

No Medical Surveillance

*BPA Requesting Managers may use equivalent Job Title Position Hazard Assessments or project Job Hazard Analyses as indicators for which medical surveillance programs may be required. Direct any questions regarding medical surveillance program requirements to the BPA Industrial Hygienist, ***, or ***.

Instructions for BPA Requesting Manager: This template has been pre-populated with tasks and hazards generally associated with CFTE non-craft positions. BPA Requesting Managers must review this document during the CFTE procurement process. The BPA Requesting Manager will:

Select the checkbox next to each task/condition/exposure that may be encountered during the normal course of the assignment.

Identify if the mitigation for applicable tasks/conditions/exposures will be provided by BPA or the Contractor (supplier).

Indicate when the mitigation must occur (pre-hire, post-hire, pre-task).

Pre-Hire Training should be completed prior to the CFTE starting their assignment.

Post-Hire training should be completed prior to exposure to a hazardous environment and/or conducting work at a BPA worksite.

Pre-Task Training should be completed prior to conducting the associated task.

Once complete, the BPA Requesting Manager will send the completed document to the Supplemental Labor Management Office.

The listed tasks, conditions, and exposures are not all inclusive. New processes, unusual tasks, or equipment may trigger the need for specialized training. Consult with your local Safety Manager or BPA Safety Training Manager for guidance.

BPA provided safety training will be the same training provided to Federal Workers.

For the General Comments section, BPA Requesting Managers can list anything that was not already covered and provide clarification to the BPA COR to better understand the CFTE position. It may include tasks, conditions, and/or exposures that are unique to a particular position, work site, or person.

For more information on the PHA process/requirement, reference the Safety and Occupational Health Manual, Safety Management Systems Chapter.

Direct any questions regarding training requirements or issues related to this form to the BPA Safety Training Manager, ***, or ***.

Office & Remote Work/Telework Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training

Exposed to a fire in the building

BPA manager will advise of evacuation protocol and designated gathering location. Annual fire drills will be conducted.

B

Exposed to an earthquake while in the building

BPA manager will advise of evacuation protocol and designated gathering location.

B

Operating office tools (paper cutter, paper punch, staplers, etc.)

None Identified

B

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training

Performing tasks that may result in repetitive motion injuries, prolonged sitting and computer use

Optional: SUFS Move Safe (HRMIS 016633)

Choose an item.

Ergonomics

Recognize the hazards and know when it is appropriate to stretch and take breaks; ensure a proper desk, chair, and equipment adjusted at the appropriate level; ensure proper lighting. Any ergonomic assessment to be provided by the supplier.

C

Performing tasks that may result in slips, trips or falls such as carrying boxes and walking on stairs or slick surfaces

Review SOHM Chapter 9

B

Optional: Slips, Trips & Falls Training (HRMIS 015076)

Choose an item.

Adding electronic devices that were not previously part of the home (monitors, chargers, computing equipment, etc.)

None Identified. On-the-job familiarization (if using BPA-issued equipment).

Choose an item.

Travel / Field Operation Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training

Driving vehicles on public and/or non-public roads

Review SOHM Chapter 19

B

Defensive/Distracted Driving (HRMIS 017057)

B

Worker operates forklifts

Forklift Certification

Choose an item.

Worker operates a fire extinguisher

Fire Extinguisher Use

Choose an item.

Worker operates hand tools

None Identified

Choose an item.

Worker uses personal protective equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Choose an item.

Worker may be exposed to shock and arc-flash hazard

Shock & Arc Flash Awareness

Choose an item.

Shock & Arc Flash Basic

Choose an item.

Shock & Arc Flash Advanced / Refresher

Choose an item.

Worker may contact but will not disturb Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) or Potentially Asbestos Containing Material (PACM) 2

Asbestos Awareness

Choose an item.

Worker required to work in remote areas where bear encounters may take place

Bear Pepper Spray Training

Choose an item.

Worker exposed to rodent and bird droppings1

Biological/Vermin/Hanta Virus

Choose an item.

Worker exposed to hot and/or cold environments

None Identified

Choose an item.

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training

Worker exposed to chemicals, such as herbicides or pesticides;

Herbicide Cert. Ref. 4-hr

Choose an item.

Herb Certification 8-hr

Choose an item.

Hazardous Communication

Choose an item.

Worker exposed to lead2

Lead Awareness

Choose an item.

Lead Worker Training

Choose an item.

Worker exposed to mercury

None Identified

Choose an item.

Worker exposed to noise2

Hearing Conservation (Initial)

Hearing Conservation (Annual)

Choose an item.

Worker exposed to silica2

Silica - Awareness

Choose an item.

Worker works at heights higher than 4

Fall Protection, Awareness

Choose an item.

Fall Protection, General

Choose an item.

Fall Protection, Advanced

Choose an item.

Ladder Safety

Choose an item.

Fall Protection, Advanced (TLM)

Choose an item.

Worker is required to take first aid and may be called on to render first aid for: workers on high voltage lines and/or equipment; worker works in remote areas

First Aid/CPR/AED

(Red Cross or AHA Accredited)

Required only if specified in the API

Choose an item.

Worker performs work alone in remote areas

Wilderness Adv. First Aid

Choose an item.

Worker may prepare, transport or receive hazardous materials

DOT 1: Introduction, Classification, and the Hazardous Materials Table

DOT 2: Packaging, Labeling, Marking, and Placarding

DOT 3: Shipping Papers

DOT 4: Loading and Storage

DOT: Security for Shipment of Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials: Shipping Lithium Batteries under DOT Exemptions

DOT Hazardous Material Awareness for the General Hazmat Employee

Choose an item.

1 BPA workplace manager to review Hantavirus Prevention Procedure 420-240-1 before performing task.

2 These exposures may require enrollment in a Medical Surveillance Program. Ensure page 1 is marked accordingly.

Other Specific Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training

SAMPLE: Worker may make infrequent visits to field locations or substations

Worker complete the PPE assessment in the SOHM to determine need for PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety vests, Arc Flash clothing or steel-toed boots.

B

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General Comments

BPA Requesting Manager Comments/Additional Considerations:

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