Consultant, Regional Economic Development IV

Tennessee Valley Authority; Oakfield (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TVA seeks a Consultant, Regional Economic Development IV to advance industrial development and power supply initiatives across Memphis or Jackson, TN. The role partners with regional leaders, state agencies, and local communities to attract jobs and capital investments.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, program delivery, and collaboration across TVA units. Relocation benefits are offered; posting open 11/9/2026 and closes 11/15/2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sociology, planning, economics or related field.
• 8+ years in economic development programs, including at least 5 years at an advanced level.
• Strong knowledge of TVA region and power program relations to economic development.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to work with public and private sector leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead TVA economic development projects and relate to job creation and capital investment.
• Develop and implement community strategies linking TVA resources with local communities.
• Coordinate ED activities and be the relationship manager with LPCs and agencies.
• Serve as liaison between prospects and TVA services including rate credits, marketing, and power improvements.
• Market TVA service territory to prospective industries and large business prospects.
• Deliver $30–35 million in regional programs in the assigned territory.
• Support and mentor staff; lead special projects as assigned.

Skills

Economic development

Relationship management

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, sociology, planning, economics or related field

Tools

CRM software

Public speaking

Job description

Consultant, Regional Economic Development IV - 519076

Job ID: 519076
Location: Jackson, TN
Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Organization: Economic Development Field Operations

Department: Customer Relations & Economic Development

Work Location: Memphis, Tennessee or Jackson, Tennessee

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

Posting Open: 11/9/2026

Posting Close: 11/15/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

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 — N/A
Budget Responsibility — $19 to $33 million

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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

2. Serves as consultant for department wide priorities in annual community strategy planning, as well as Develops and implements community strategy linking all TVA resources with each community they serve.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

e. Utilizing available financial assistance programs and funds.

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

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

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

9. Serve as a primary ED resource to the region

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

11. Provides an advanced level of expertise and assistance, including:

a. Training and mentoring co-workers

b. Independently leading task teams within the ED department

c. Advise management of significant internal and external opportunities and challenges

d. Perform other duties and lead on special projects as assigned by ED management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

Experience — A minimum of 8 years of experience working in economic development programs, including at least 5 years of advanced level of Economic Development experience is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Knowledge of economic development principle and practices. Ability to deal productively, diplomatically, and tactfully both public and private sector leaders. Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining working partnerships. Advanced 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 listening, oral and written communications skills. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions.

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).