Retirement Applications Specialist II

Job ID: 517957 Location: KNOXVILLE, TN Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Retirement Applications Specialist II - 517957

Organization: Finance

Department: Retirement Applications

Work Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 12/04/2025

Posting Close: 12/10/2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical versatility across automation, data integration, programming, and identity-based system administration, with experience in tools and technologies such as SQL, PowerShell, and Active Directory. A solid foundation in modern scripting or programming practices, the ability to work across multiple platforms, and an understanding of secure and reliable system operations is highly preferred.

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides technical expertise concerning the accounting and benefits functions of Retirement Management. This includes the analysis and documentation of technical processes to enhance the accounting functions related to record keeping and calculation of retirement system funds. Participates in database design, identifies deficiencies, and recommends improvements to functions to further utilize state-of-the-art computer technology.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Determines functional models and data requirements necessary to support the business objectives of the TVA Retirement System Board. Analyzes and documents processes including but not limited to pension plan benefit calculations, internal record keeping of the pension funds, interaction with outside record keepers, actuaries, and auditors.

Identifies deficiencies and recommends improvements in the administrative procedures, statistical reporting, file maintenance, and reconciliation to further utilize available computer technology. Assists with automation proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules. Makes security plans and recommendations for safeguarding critical business data.

Serves as a technical liaison for other Retirement Management personnel for data processing requests (such as hardware recommendations and repair, security access, etc.)

Recommends or designs computer procedures to provide the department with needed data access through the use of desktop solutions. Provides access to all networked databases and maintains links to external databases as well.

Provides retirement counseling and/or communications, if needed, concerning incentives, reductions-in-force, or significant rule changes concerning benefits. Maintains existing functional procedures on a limited basis. Keeps supervisor informed at all times of ongoing progress as to levels of project completion and estimates of time required to complete tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education –Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Business Administration or a comprehensive knowledge of computerized financial applications.

Experience – At least 2 -5 years of experience with a pension or financial system.

Certification/License, etc — None required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Knowledge of the TVARS pension systems, server administration, SQL Server database, Visual Basic or related programming language. 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.