Regulatory Assurance Analyst III - 518929

Regulatory Assurance Analyst III - 518929

Job ID:518929Location:KNOXVILLE, TNRegular/Temporary:Regular

External - Posting Description

Regulatory Assurance Analyst III - 518929

Organization: Office of General Counsel

Department: Regulatory Assurance

Work Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 10/12/2026

Posting Close: 10/25/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

The ideal candidate is an adaptable, relationship‑driven accounting or audit professional with strong experience in utility or public accounting, including familiarity with GAAP, GASB, FASB, and FERC principles. Knowledge of rate design and utility financial operations is highly desirable. This individual demonstrates sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to meaningfully support and influence regulatory and financial performance across diverse stakeholders.

Must be willing and able to occassionally travel to various sites.

Position Purpose:

To perform risk-based assessments that provide the Board, senior management and other stakeholder’s confidence that Local Power Companies’ are in compliance with the Power Contract. This is accomplished through a combination of demonstrated leadership capabilities, accounting and audit proficiencies, and ability to align efforts around LPC capabilities to improve regulatory performance. Additionally, this position will provide support to the Manager.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Must have solid leadership capabilities.

• Must be able to perform risk based assessment and accounting functions to ensure work is addressing the highest risk of non-compliance related to contractual requirements.

• Must have the ability to maintain LPC relationships while leading, influencing and managing the complexities of improving LPC financial performance and regulatory capabilities per Power Contract provisions.

• Responsible for developing and implementing long-term, risk-based strategic assessment plans designed to improve LPC financial performance and regulatory capabilities.

• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and regulatory deliverables are providing assurance confidence of contractual compliance.

• Design and determine the scope for assessments based on risk factors and stakeholder input.

• Ensure deliverables are thorough and well supported by both contractual requirements and audit evidence.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to remediate and resolve non-compliant issues related to power contract requirements.

• Must be able to develop and present results to senior management and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrate project management skills while assisting senior management in meeting all applicable milestones.

• Assist with the implementation of improvements to regulatory assessment programs and processes.

• Provides technical and regulatory guidance and training for career development of less experienced regulatory analysts.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard):

Education — A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field of study; or equivalent education, training & experience. A master’s degree is desirable.

Experience — 6-8 years relevant, professional experience including at least 5 years of accounting experience and a minimum 2 years’ experience with internal audit or compliance assessment activities in the following industries: electric utility, energy, public accounting, finance or engineering/construction. Experience leading/conducting assessments, conducting measurement activities and providing written reports to and communicating with senior management. Knowledge of electric/power utility operations is desirable.

Certification/License, etc. — Certifications / licenses are encouraged. (CIA, CPA, CMA, CFE, PE...)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Must be flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment. Requires current knowledge of SEC, FASB, and AICPA standards for accounting, financial reporting, and disclosure. Must have working knowledge of accounting practices, financial systems, auditing and controls and computer skills. Ability to effectively conduct financial and regulatory assessments. Must embrace serving as a team member within a collaborative culture. Must have solid oral and written communication skills. Requires the ability to teach others, process improvement, data analysis, audit techniques and reporting. 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 atwww.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[email protected]

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

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