Data Scientist

API_Data Scientist 3_TIS_20260529_CORA.docx


*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE


ADDITIONAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (API)


Title & Level


Data Scientist


Work Group Location


Vancouver, WA


Specialty


Analytics


Offsite Work Eligibility*


Routine Telework Eligible


Organization


TIS


Number of Days Onsite


~3 days per Week


Hours


Full-Time, up to 40 hours


Additional Information


Position approved for Telework on Mondays and Fridays. In the office attendance required Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. Mondays and Fridays may potentially require some onsite days based on training / project / workload needs or as requested.


Overtime


15% anticipated

On-Call


No


Travel


Up to 15% to local meetings/trainings

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


The full-time contract Data Scientist assignment will work within ***'s (BPA's) Transmission Infrastructure Asset Management (TI) organization on the Strategy and Planning (TIS) team. This assignment will provide support for projects under the TI program by providing analytical expertise for planning, development, integration, and implementation of asset management technologies, methods, and standards for interim and long-term solutions to manage risk and spend efficiency on BPA's transmission system. This assignment will analyze, process and model data and interpret the results to develop data-driven solutions.


Organization


The TIS organization provides strategic asset management direction through risk-informed based investment asset plans, 10-year transmission infrastructure strategies, asset risk evaluation and application, and infrastructure resiliency planning. Candidates should be self-starters, motivated to work independently in a collaborative manner with their own team members and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate should enjoy working under pressure and timelines, while maintaining accuracy and excellent records management. This position is very busy, resides in a fast-paced environment, and manages multiple projects/tasks with the ability to adapt to change.


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.


Works closely with asset management teams to identify and answer crucial strategic asset management questions, leading efforts to provide data-driven insights that support and inform broad strategic initiatives.


Drives the development of innovative data solutions to extract, analyze and model data to solve or answer previously unanswered problems of a complex and nuanced nature.


Introduce new analytical and predictive models and methodologies that serve to establish new best practices in day-to-day operations.


Employs mastery of a broad range of advanced methods in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and machine learning to develop best-in-class analytical techniques for modeling complex patterns in a variety of data types.


Develops and recommends innovative approaches and new solutions for data access, maximization and utilization and identifies emergent trends and opportunities for future development.


Performs research to design and implement efficient algorithms for extracting information from large quantities of raw data across numerous disparate and potentially conflicting data sources.


Performs independent studies and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of new computational and storage technologies in comparison to current systems capabilities.


Provides useful visuals and executive summaries as a technical advisor to senior management and other stakeholders.


Explains and shares model output to impacted and interested operational and executive parties and stakeholders.


Develops and applies innovative statistical and mathematical principles and concepts along with appropriate testing and prototyping programs.


Provides technical expertise on analytics that address BPA and industry specific questions.


Create procedural and technical documentation of models before handing over routine model running to reporting personnel.


Reviews analytics created by others, provide advice and consultation, and lead independent verification of results, when needed.


Facilitates coordination of assumptions, data and selection of methodologies.


REQUIREMENTS


Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)


Bachelor's or Master's degree in advanced mathematics, computer science, machine learning, or statistical methods is required:


With a Master's degree, 7 years' of hands-on experience performing the following is required


With a Bachelor's degree, 9 years' of experience is required:


Manipulating data sets, querying databases, and building statistical models


Statistical or data mining techniques


Using Web Services


Analyzing data from 3rd party users


Developing data models and algorithms


Creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics


Knowledge and understanding of financial analysis/budgeting, risk analysis, probability and statistics, and electric utility operations


With a Bachelor's degree, at least 10 graduate credits in computer science algorithms, statistics, software design, or data management OR one of the following Data Science Certifications or similar are also required:


Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)


Data Science Council of America (DASCA) Senior Data Scientist (SDS)


Data Science Council of America (DASCA) Principle Data Scientist (PDS)


Dell EMC Data Science Track


Google Certified Professional Data Engineer


Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate for Machine Learning


IBM Data Science Professional Certificate


Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)


Mathematics experience including multivariate calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and real analysis:


Probability and Statistics: including stochastic processes, classical inference techniques, maximum likelihood estimation, Bayesian methods, Monte Carlo, and bootstrapping.


Computer Science: design and analysis of algorithms and data structures, computational complexity, search methods.


Supervised Learning (e.g., regression techniques, regularization techniques, ridge regression, ensemble methods, optimization through linear programming and convex optimization, nonlinear programming).


Unsupervised Learning (e.g., clustering techniques, hierarchical clustering, dimensionality reduction, principal component analysis).


Time Series Analysis.


Demonstrated knowledge of computer languages including, but not limited to Python, Java, SQL, and R. Demonstrated knowledge of distributed or parallel processing techniques used in the analysis and processing of large data sets.


Skill in discerning the strengths and weaknesses of various best-practice quantitative solutions for a given real-world problem and skill in developing new quantitative approaches to cater to particular features as needed when standard assumptions are inappropriate.


Using considerable judgment, proven ability to take vague or broadly defined goals or business objectives and translate them to questions that can be answered or problems that can be addressed via data driven analysis.


Demonstrated ability to communicate and present proposals, findings, and recommendations, both written and orally, to senior staff, management and executives and to external parties (e.g., representing BPA regionally such as to key stakeholders, customers, industry organizations, or regulators).


Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)


Knowledge of GIS and Asset Management Systems.


Experience with R software product(s).


Energy/utility industry experience.


Experience with Power BI (Microsoft Business Intelligence).


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

Asset Suite

BPA

Cascade

BPA

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)


Kelly Miller


Date


4/28/2026


CFTE Job Title


Data Scientist


Org


TISR


PPE provided by Supplier or Contractor?


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


☐ Respirator User


☐ Asbestos


☐ Lead


☐ Silica


☐ Hearing Conservation


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☒ 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


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Exposed to a fire in the building


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


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Exposed to an earthquake while in the building


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


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

None Identified


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Task / Condition / Exposure


Required Training


Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided


Pre-Hire Training


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Pre-Task Training


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


☒ Optional: SUFS Move Safe (HRMIS 016633)


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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.


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


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


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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).


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Travel / Field Operation Hazards


Task / Condition / Exposure


Required Training


Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided


Pre-Hire Training


Post-Hire Training


Pre-Task Training


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Driving vehicles on public and/or non-public roads


☒ Review SOHM Chapter 19


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☒ Defensive/Distracted Driving (HRMIS 017057)


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Worker operates forklifts


Forklift Certification


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Worker operates a fire extinguisher


Fire Extinguisher Use


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Worker operates hand tools


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Worker uses personal protective equipment


Personal Protective Equipment


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Worker may be exposed to shock and arc-flash hazard


☐ Shock & Arc Flash Awareness


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☐ Shock & Arc Flash Basic


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☐ Shock & Arc Flash Advanced / Refresher


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


Asbestos Awareness


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


Bear Pepper Spray Training


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Worker exposed to rodent and bird droppings1


Biological/Vermin/Hanta Virus


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Worker exposed to hot and/or cold environments

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Task / Condition / Exposure


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Worker exposed to chemicals, such as herbicides or pesticides;


☐ Herbicide Cert. Ref. 4-hr


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☐ Herb Certification 8-hr


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☐ Hazardous Communication


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Worker exposed to lead2


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Worker exposed to mercury


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Worker exposed to noise2


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Silica - Awareness


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Worker works at heights higher than 4'


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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


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Worker performs work alone in remote areas


Wilderness Adv. First Aid


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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

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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


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Pre-Task Training


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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.


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