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Power Contracts and BPA Policy Manager

Salary

$158,288.00 - $222,892.80 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

P2000-25

Department

Power

Division

Power Management

Opening Date

09/02/2025

Closing Date

9/18/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Tacoma Power’s Power Management division is seeking a Power/Transmission Contracts and BPA Policy Manager to join our Energy Resource Planning & Evaluation team. This position will lead the Power/Transmission Contracts and BPA Policy subgroup, a two-person team responsible for managing Tacoma Power’s critical power and transmission contracts.

In this role, you will oversee the negotiation, administration, and compliance of Tacoma Power’s purchased power and transmission agreements, including the $120 million Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) power contract that provides Tacoma with 55% of its power supply, the $18 million BPA transmission contract, and multiple other agreements with regional utilities and major retail customers.

You will also represent Tacoma Power’s interests in regional power and transmission forums, ensuring that Tacoma customers are well positioned as the industry continues to evolve. This position plays a key role in aligning Tacoma Power’s power supply and transmission contract strategy with operational, financial, and policy objectives, while safeguarding compliance and regulatory requirements.

The Power Management section is responsible for operating and optimizing Tacoma Power’s resource portfolio, maximizing wholesale market value, and ensuring reliable, cost-effective service to our customers. The Power/Transmission Contracts and BPA Policy Manager will be instrumental in maintaining Tacoma Power’s strong relationships with BPA and regional partners, while also guiding strategic engagement in policy and contract matters.

This position requires a minimum of three days per week on-site at 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA.

Responsibilities Include:

+ Manage and lead the Power/Transmission Contracts and BPA Policy subgroup, including supervision, goal setting, staff development, and performance management.

+ Oversee negotiation, administration, and compliance of Tacoma Power’s major contracts, including BPA power and transmission agreements and other wholesale, transmission, and industrial power sales contracts.

+ Lead Tacoma Power’s participation in BPA power and transmission rate cases and other regional processes, including preparing analyses, drafting legal briefs, and providing expert testimony to protect Tacoma Power’s interests.

+ Represent Tacoma Power in regional and national stakeholder forums, advocating for customer interests and developing policy positions on power and transmission issues.

+ Provide expert analysis and recommendations to senior leadership on the risks, benefits, and implications of contracts, policy proposals, and settlement agreements.

+ Assist in compliance with renewable mandates, regulatory requirements, and reporting obligations related to Tacoma Power’s contracts and agreements.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*

+ Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Project Management or directly related field

Minimum Experience*

+ 6 years of power utility experience directly related to area of assignment, including 1 year of experience as a lead, supervisor or manager.

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Knowledge & Skills

Desired qualifications:

+ Experience working with the Bonneville Power Administration on power or transmission contract matters.

+ Experience with utility rate-making.

+ Experience with regional transmission issues.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $76.10 - $107.16

Salary Rate: $158,288.00 - $222,892.80

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma (https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/)

This recruitment is being managed by Elise Drennen, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-drennen-shrm-cp-6a11136b/) !

City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community:

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

Application Process:

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.

If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veteran's preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Project Management or directly related field? *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

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Do you have 6 years of power utility experience directly related to area of assignment, including 1 year of experience as a lead, supervisor or manager?

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This position requires a minimum of three days per week on-site, the onsite location is 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA. Do you acknowledge and understand this requirement?

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Phone

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