Analyst, Geographic (OER) B - 518779

Tennessee Valley Authority; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) seeks a Geographic Analyst B in the GIS & Mapping department in the Chattanooga/Knoxville area. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field and at least three years’ GIS experience, with strong skills in ESRI desktop/mobile/web tools, spatial analysis, and Python scripting with ArcPy.

You will lead GIS projects, design workflows, and present analyses to customers, while coordinating with teams and training users across TVA.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in GIS, Geography or related field with emphasis in GIS or related discipline.
• Minimum of three years of progressive GIS Analyst experience.
• Proficiency in ESRI desktop, mobile, and web technologies, spatial analysis and data management.
• Hands-on project management experience; proficient in Python scripting and ArcPy.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a fully competent GIS professional applying GIS theory and techniques.
• Meets with customers to determine needs and develops work plans including database design and QA/QC.
• Develops and implements macros and programs to improve workflow and quality; designs user applications for GIS use.
• Performs spatial, statistical, and mathematical analysis and presents data in cartographic, textual, tabular, or digital formats.
• Acts as project leader on GIS projects, manages budget/schedule/staff, and monitors contractors as needed.
• Develops and presents training programs for TVA and external organizations.

Skills

GIS

GIS and mapping

Database technology

Logical/analytical thinking

Map data conversion

Software extensions

Written/oral communications

Digital cartography

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in GIS or related field

Tools

ESRI desktop

ArcPy

Python scripting

Job description

Department: GIS & Mapping

Work Location: Chattanooga, TN; Knoxville, TN

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 9/14/2026

Posting Close: 9/23/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

The ideal candidate for the Geographic Analyst B position is a technically strong and highly collaborative GIS professional with a bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, or a closely related field. They bring a minimum of three years of progressive experience as a GIS Analyst and demonstrate a solid mastery of ESRI desktop, mobile, and web technologies, spatial analysis, and enterprise data management. This individual has hands‑on project management experience and demonstrates proficiency in Python scripting and ArcPy. They are also comfortable navigating enterprise environments, troubleshooting technical issues, and enhancing processes through innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

Serves as fully competent professional in the fields of geographic information systems (GIS), or cartography. Work requires knowledge of the theories and principles of GIS or related specialty area. Highly knowledgeable in one or more related specialized software programs. Assists others in the use of these specialized software programs.

Meets with customers to determine their needs. Assists in the development of conceptual and detailed work plans to meet customers’ requirements including: database design, digital database construction procedures, QA/QC plan, cost estimates, etc.

Develops and implements computer macros and programs using GIS or other specialized software products to improve workflow and quality. Designs, develops, and implements end user applications so that others can use GIS in their work with a minimum amount of training.

Responsible for performing spatial, statistical, and/or mathematical analysis to perform GIS analysis, or related activities. Provides assistance to others as they perform these activities. Presents data in form best meeting user requirements. Products may be cartographic, textual, tabular or digital. Designs the final product format so that details and significance are understood by users with a wide range of expertise.

Serves as a project leader on GIS projects assisting the Project Engineer and Team Leader in project management, budget, schedule, staffing, quality, and daily supervision of project team. Acts as technical contract monitor of projects performed by or under commercial contract.

Develops and presents programs, seminars and training for TVA and outside organizations.

Performs other duties as assigned. May require travel inside and outside of the Tennessee Valley.

Supervision Received

Assignments are given with general guidelines, scope and goals. The work is then completed independently. Unusual or complex work is subject to minimal guidance or review.

Skills and Proficiencies

• GIS
• GIS and mapping
• Database technology
• Logical/analytical thinking
• Map data conversion
• Software and program- ming extensions.
• Written/oral communications
• Digital cartography
• Effective team player

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

B.S. degree in GIS, geography or related field with an emphasis in GIS or related discipline. Demonstrated experience at the scientific level. Professional certification (American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing) as a Mapping Scientist preferred.

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).