Sr. Manager, Government & Community Relations

Sr. Manager, Government & Community Relations - 518058

Job : 518058
Location: Memphis, TN
Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Sr. Manager, Government & Community Relations - 518058

Organization: Government & Community Relations

Department: G&CR TN & Greater

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 01/07/2026

Posting Close: 01/13/2026 11:59 PM EST

The ideal candidate should have prior experience working with Congressional offices, state and local officials, and business/community leaders, particularly within West and Middle Tennessee. Candidates with a background in congressional staff roles and who demonstrate a strong understanding of West and Middle Tennessee’s key issues, as well as familiarity with TVA's presence in the area is a plus. This position may require up to 40% travel for TVA-related business as needed.

Position has dual responsibilities related to government relations (70%) and community relations (30%).

Along with the Sr. State Director, develops and implements initiatives to ensure effective regional government relations and community outreach.

Works closely with external strategic partners and consultants on strategic initiatives that positively shape outcomes for TVA and the public power model.

Serves as a TVA government relations liaison with Valley-based congressional district staff, Governors and their administrations, state agencies, state legislators, local elected officials, and related industry groups within assigned region. Builds support for the public power model and strengthens TVA relationships with key elected officials. Helps develop and implement robust corporate-level policy and strategic initiatives including stakeholder engagement plans for effective district, state, and local government relations.

Monitors and alerts TVA executives and staff on proposed state legislation that could impact TVA and its stakeholders. Helps elected officials address constituent questions and concerns about TVA.

Serves as a TVA community relations liaison with business and community leaders and organizations, educational institutions and related groups within assigned region. Leads initiatives that strengthen TVA’s reputation as a good corporate citizen. Manages regional aspects of TVA community contributions, volunteerism, educational initiatives, civic engagement, and special projects.

Gathers intel and advises the Sr. State Director, SVP & Chief of Government and Community Relations, and other TVA executives on current and emerging state and regional issues or trends that might impact TVA. Provides policy and procedure advice to facilitate effective decision-making.

Monitors state legislative activities and analyzes legislation of possible interest to TVA. Works with internal partners and subject matter experts to review legislation of interest. Uses wise discernment to determine possible impacts to TVA and its stakeholders. Alerts TVA executives and staff to issues of concern. Develops and implements strategic legislative initiatives. Prepares legislative analysis reports and summaries.

Manages special projects as assigned.

Budget Responsibility

Principal Accountabilities -$750,000

• Works closely with the Sr. State Director and team to strengthen TVA’s relationships with Valley-based congressional district staff, Governors and their administrations, state agencies, state legislators, local elected officials and related industry groups within assigned region.
• Along with the Sr. State Director, develops and implements initiatives to ensure effective regional government and community relations.
• Develops and implements effective strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement plans for accomplishing TVA’s goals and objectives related to district, state, and local government relations, and regional community relations. Coordinates with the TVA Washington, DC office on congressional district strategy, projects, and initiatives.
• Works closely with external strategic partners and consultants on strategic initiatives that positively shape outcomes for TVA and the public power model.
• Establishes and maintains a…