Consultant, Regional Economic Development III

Job ID: 517977 Location: HICKORY, KY Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Consultant, Regional Economic Development III - 517977

Organization: Economic Development

Department: Global Business

Work Location: This position will be serving the Kentucky service territory.

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 12/03/2025

Posting Close: 12/09/2025 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Position Purpose

Accountable for activities relating to TVA’s involvement with industrial development and power supply matters for prospective new or expanding companies to encourage them to locate in the TVA region in order to attract new jobs and capital investment. Position work directly with General Manager of Global Business, Manager of Field/Regional Operations and Target Market Consultants, Regional Industrial Development Associations, TVA local power companies, state economic development partners, local communities, community development, small and disadvantage business development, site selection consultants and private company executives in creating opportunities for growth. Serves as subject matter expert, functional lead, and resource for special projects and other ED positions. Promote and deliver TVA ED programs and services such as financial assistance (loans and other incentives), technical services, existing business programs, community development projects, and other initiatives.

Job Dimensions

Supervisory Responsibility

Budget Responsibility - FY26-28 $19 to $33 million

Principal Accountabilities

- Works toward achieving TVA ED goals related to job creation/retention, new capital investment, and other measures.

- Develops and implements community strategy linking all TVA resources with each community they serve.

- Coordinate TVA’s ED activities and be the Relationship Manager with LPCs, state economic development agencies, regional industrial development associations, community leaders, local economic development professionals, site selection consultants, and/or other appropriate economic development contacts.

- Serve as a liaison between business prospects and various TVA organizations to promote and deliver TVA services such as rate credit programs, marketing services, power supply improvements, and other appropriate services.

- Market assigned TVA service territory and its communities to business prospects including prospective industries, expanding industries, and other large business prospects.

- Be the Account Manager for TVA programs and services in assigned territory that includes offering and delivering $30 - 35 Million to their region.

- Responsible for assisting assigned TVA service territory and its communities with:

- Generating project proposals / RFIs in response to prospect request.

- Building capacity to attract business and grow economically through Community Development programs

- Initiate, develop, and support existing industry initiatives in the region.

- Knowledge of the region’s ED assets such as industrial property, available buildings, speculative buildings, etc.

- Utilizing available financial assistance programs and funds.

- Developing strategy, competitiveness and readiness for long term economic growth opportunities

- Manage projects to ensure that they are initiated, managed, documented, and completed on schedule.

- Maintain accurate information on assigned projects and provide updates for inclusion in reports and project tracking databases (CRM)

- Serve as a primary ED resource to the region

- Meet with and make presentations to business leaders of prospective new and expanding business operations in the TVA region.

Minimum Requirements

Education. — A Bachelor’s degree in business, sociology, planning or a related field of study.

Experience. — 5 or more years of experience working with economic development programs and initiatives.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Knowledge of economic development principles and practices. Ability to deal productively, diplomatically, and tactfully both public and private sector leaders. Knowledge of the Tennessee Valley region and a good understanding of TVA’s power program and its relation to TVA’s economic development programs and products. Excellent oral and written communications and listening skills. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.

- Email documents to careers@tva.gov

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov.