Records & Information Management Specialist (Essential Records Program Lead)

This position is within the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Compliance, Audit and Risk, Compliance and Governance, Information Governance and Compliance group. You will lead BPA's program to protect its most vital records, ensuring they are always accessible, especially during an emergency. This is a critical role for ensuring the continuity of agency operations and compliance with federal emergency management and records regulations.

Protect Our Power Grid: Guardian of BPA's Critical Information The Bonneville Power Administration's mission is to provide a reliable and economical power supply to the Pacific Northwest.[1][2] This position is at the heart of that mission, safeguarding the essential information required to keep the lights on and ensure operational resilience during any emergency. As the leader of BPA's Essential Records Program, you will build and direct the framework that identifies, protects, and ensures access to our most critical data, partnering with national agencies to guarantee our readiness. As the Essential Records Program Lead, you will: Lead the Essential Records Program: Serve as BPA's lead expert, with full authority and responsibility for managing, implementing, and continuously improving the agency's Essential Records Program. Develop and Implement Agency-Wide Policy: Formulate, write, and deploy the official policies, procedures, and tools that govern how BPA protects its most vital information to ensure operational continuity in an emergency. Drive Strategic Initiatives: Design and execute the long-term strategy for all essential records activities, setting priorities and leading critical projects to resolve complex information management challenges across the agency. Serve as a Key Federal Liaison: Act as BPA's primary representative on essential records issues, coordinating with the Department of Energy, FEMA, the National Archives and Records Administration, and other federal partners. Conduct Agency-Wide Risk and Compliance Audits: Plan and lead evaluations and compliance reviews across all BPA organizations to assess preparedness, identify risks to critical information, and ensure adherence to federal requirements. Integrate Records Protection with Emergency Operations: Coordinate directly with BPA's Continuity of Operations office to ensure that the Essential Records Program is fully integrated with and supports all asepcts of emergency preparedness and response activities. Oversee Agency-Wide Training and Awareness: Manage and develop a comprehensive training and communication program to promote awareness and ensure all emergency personnel are prepared to support essential records management. Advise on Business Process Improvement: Help organizations across BPA analyze and improve business processes that affect essential records, evaluating internal controls and ensuring requirements for protecting vital information are met.