Portfolio Analyst III

Job ID: 518176 Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Portfolio Analyst III - 518176

Organization: Information Technology

Department: IT PMO

Work Location: Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 02/05/2026

Posting Close: 02/11/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

The ideal candidate will have scheduling, forecasting, and/or cost management experience. IT Project Controls and/or Primavera P6 experience is highly preferred.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for performing analysis to support the identification and prioritization of IT projects that support corporate business strategy. Under the guidance of a Senior Portfolio Analyst, analyzes the impact to existing portfolio when new projects surface and works with functional and project managers to identify alternative strategies (resources, project sequencing, etc.). Analyzes and reports on trends that could have a potential negative impact to other projects functionally or financially. Performs project cost estimating, scheduling, milestone tracking and reporting on less complex projects. Implements standard methods for project performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, trend assessment, scheduling and estimating. Provides support to Project Advisory and/or Project Justification committees by identifying items and/or trends that could affect projects or in response to follow-up items from committee meetings.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Utilize best practices, techniques and tools for project planning, execution, project management, ongoing milestone/deliverable tracking, communication, and key performance metrics.

- Under the guidance of a Senior Portfolio Analyst, work with the financial organization to quantify project benefits in a way that will enable objective evaluation of projects against company objectives and aid project approval decision-making.

- Under the guidance of a Senior Portfolio Analyst, work with functional managers and project managers ensuring all required data for making decisions is complete and available.

- Monitor and report status on milestone schedule commitments, resource commitments and constraints.

- Responsible for performing IT project portfolio analysis for the benefit of other TVA organizations. This includes the development of applicable financial and field evaluations and the final recommendations to the manager of the applicable organization.

- Responsible for representing ADMIN, Information Services, on agency-wide projects (that are less complex than those handled by a senior analyst) and/or providing support to various committees (which often include several officers of the corporation) that have been established to resolve key business issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education – A B.S. Degree in a business related field; or equivalent education, training & experience.

Experience – Five to seven years of project control, analysis and/or management experience. Experience in the field of project management, engineering or business administration. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of advanced concepts in project management, accounting, financial analysis and risk analysis.

Certification/License, etc —

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Must possess the necessary interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of TVA management, senior management of TVA’s customers, vendors, and other senior level professionals. A working knowledge of industry best practices and procedures; a working knowledge of the principals of business administration, economics, mathematics, and the utility industry; and proficiency in project management techniques and tools. Must have experience in translating forecasts and analyses into recommendations and actions. High degree of self-motivation required to independently perform assignments. 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.