Portfolio Risk Analyst II - 518337
Tennessee Valley Authority, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Job ID:
518337
Location:
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Organization:
Finance
Work Location:
Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville, Tennessee
Relocation:
Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.
Posting Open:
04/06/2026
Posting Close:
04/12/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Position Purpose Performs economic, financial, operational, and strategic analysis and reporting related to fuel & purchased power, reagents, transportation, and terminal portfolios in support of fuel supply, purchasing, optimization, and position decisions.
Principal Accountabilities
Must stay abreast of changing market conditions for commodity, transportation, and energy sectors in order to offer feedback to Operations and to implement proper proactive reporting, analysis, and risk strategies for TVA's portfolio.
Calculates Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) eligible & ineligible coal, gas, purchased power, fuel oil, and reagent forecasted costs
Heavily involved in annual contracting plan development, reporting, and analysis in support of all levels of management
Develops variance analysis against various base plans in support of Operations, Financial Services, & other internal & external customers
Interprets contract terms, market prices, volumes, and other data to properly report positions and provide analytical services to various customers
Provides ad-hoc analysis for decision support and performance reporting
Performs operational risk and financial analyses (valuation, sensitivity, risk, and decision analysis) of expansion (gas, nuclear, coal) and power purchase opportunities, and existing TVA generation assets.
Assists in the development and analysis of risks at the enterprise level and strategic business units with interdepartmental teams. Provide support of related risk management plans and actions. Produces formal reports and presentation.
Develops computer models for valuation, including mark-to-market, portfolio, real options, and other methods as needed.
Performs financial and risk analyses for the benefit of other TVA organizations. This includes the development of applicable financial evaluation procedures and models, field evaluations, and final recommendations to the manager of the requesting organization.
Represents the Chief Financial Officer and Controller, on agency-wide projects that have been established to resolve key business issues.
Ensures TVA organizations are in compliance with applicable execution guidelines and risk procedures. Maintains and updates risk documentation when applicable.
Supports system implementations, internal & external audits, and regulatory reporting
Minimum Requirements Education:
A Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or related field is required. An advanced degree in Business or Finance is desirable.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis, fuel supply analysis, risk analysis, or comparable experience required. Electric utility experience preferred.
Certification/License:
License/Certification in relevant field is preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Experience in fuel supply analysis, fuel acquisition, trading, or risk analysis highly desired. Experience in budget preparation, variance reporting and strategic planning or equivalent is highly desirable.
High level of personal computer skills. Experience using MS Access or advanced Excel is highly desired. Must be proficient in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, data analysis, and presentation software. Knowledge of database reporting such as Crystal Reports and experience in IT techniques and tools a plus.
Ability to work independently with guidance on only the most complex tasks as well as in team environment.
High degree of knowledge of the principles of business, economics, finance, and financial accounting. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
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).
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518337
Location:
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Organization:
Finance
Work Location:
Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville, Tennessee
Relocation:
Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.
Posting Open:
04/06/2026
Posting Close:
04/12/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Position Purpose Performs economic, financial, operational, and strategic analysis and reporting related to fuel & purchased power, reagents, transportation, and terminal portfolios in support of fuel supply, purchasing, optimization, and position decisions.
Principal Accountabilities
Must stay abreast of changing market conditions for commodity, transportation, and energy sectors in order to offer feedback to Operations and to implement proper proactive reporting, analysis, and risk strategies for TVA's portfolio.
Calculates Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) eligible & ineligible coal, gas, purchased power, fuel oil, and reagent forecasted costs
Heavily involved in annual contracting plan development, reporting, and analysis in support of all levels of management
Develops variance analysis against various base plans in support of Operations, Financial Services, & other internal & external customers
Interprets contract terms, market prices, volumes, and other data to properly report positions and provide analytical services to various customers
Provides ad-hoc analysis for decision support and performance reporting
Performs operational risk and financial analyses (valuation, sensitivity, risk, and decision analysis) of expansion (gas, nuclear, coal) and power purchase opportunities, and existing TVA generation assets.
Assists in the development and analysis of risks at the enterprise level and strategic business units with interdepartmental teams. Provide support of related risk management plans and actions. Produces formal reports and presentation.
Develops computer models for valuation, including mark-to-market, portfolio, real options, and other methods as needed.
Performs financial and risk analyses for the benefit of other TVA organizations. This includes the development of applicable financial evaluation procedures and models, field evaluations, and final recommendations to the manager of the requesting organization.
Represents the Chief Financial Officer and Controller, on agency-wide projects that have been established to resolve key business issues.
Ensures TVA organizations are in compliance with applicable execution guidelines and risk procedures. Maintains and updates risk documentation when applicable.
Supports system implementations, internal & external audits, and regulatory reporting
Minimum Requirements Education:
A Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or related field is required. An advanced degree in Business or Finance is desirable.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis, fuel supply analysis, risk analysis, or comparable experience required. Electric utility experience preferred.
Certification/License:
License/Certification in relevant field is preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Experience in fuel supply analysis, fuel acquisition, trading, or risk analysis highly desired. Experience in budget preparation, variance reporting and strategic planning or equivalent is highly desirable.
High level of personal computer skills. Experience using MS Access or advanced Excel is highly desired. Must be proficient in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, data analysis, and presentation software. Knowledge of database reporting such as Crystal Reports and experience in IT techniques and tools a plus.
Ability to work independently with guidance on only the most complex tasks as well as in team environment.
High degree of knowledge of the principles of business, economics, finance, and financial accounting. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
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).
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