Sr. Manager, Government & Community Relations

Position Title

Sr. Manager, Government & Community Relations - 518058

Location – Memphis, Tennessee

Department – Government & Community Relations (G&CR TN & Greater)

Posting Date – 01/07/2026
Closing Date – 01/13/2026 11:59 PM EST

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

• Work 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 the assigned region.
• Along with the Sr. State Director, develop and implement initiatives to ensure effective regional government and community relations.
• Develop and implement 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. Coordinate with the TVA Washington, DC office on congressional district strategy, projects, and initiatives.
• Work closely with external strategic partners and consultants on strategic initiatives that positively shape outcomes for TVA and the public power model.
• Establish and maintain a strong network of positive relationships with elected officials to increase understanding and support of the public power model and TVA’s mission, projects and strategic objectives.
• Educate and inform elected officials about TVA and the value it brings to the Valley. Brief elected officials on current and upcoming TVA projects of interest. Help elected officials address their constituents’ questions or concerns related to TVA. Effectively manage their expectations related to TVA issues.
• Facilitate strategic interactions and coordinate meetings and special events between TVA executives and state and local officials and state agencies.
• Remain keenly aware of the state and regional political landscape and advise the Sr. State Director, SVP & Chief of Government & Community Relations, and other TVA executives on current and emerging state and regional issues or trends that might impact TVA. Provide policy and procedure advice to facilitate effective decision-making.
• Build positive relationships with state administrative and regulatory agencies to maintain an awareness of current and proposed rules and regulations that could potentially impact TVA.
• Monitor state legislative activities and analyze legislation of possible interest to TVA. Work with internal partners and subject matter experts to review legislation of interest. Use wise discernment to determine possible impacts to TVA and its stakeholders. Alert TVA executives and staff to issues of concern. Develop and implement strategic legislative initiatives. Prepare legislative analysis reports and summaries.
• Work with state legislative committees to facilitate legislative hearings related to TVA and its initiatives. Arrange for and assist TVA executives and subject matter experts in providing information and/or testifying before legislative committees.
• Facilitate opportunities for regional elected officials, LPCs, and directly served customers to partner with TVA on community external outreach initiatives.
• Work closely with the Sr. State Director and team to strengthen TVA’s relationships with business and community leaders and organizations, and educational institutions within the assigned region. Serve as the face of TVA programs and services to local communities, civic organizations, business and community leaders, educational institutions and coordinate their interaction with TVA organizations.
• Position TVA as a good corporate citizen by partnering with other TVA organizations to develop and implement effective regional strategic community relations outreach plans including corporate giving, and civic engagement.
• Direct aspects of TVA’s civic engagement initiatives for external board participation, including recruiting TVA executives, leaders and employees to serve on non‑profit and civic boards.
• Manage aspects of TVA’s educational initiatives, including developing K‑12…