Analyst, Geographic (OER) B - 518779

External - Posting Description

Analyst, Geographic (OER) B - 518779

Organization: Transmission

Department: GIS & Mapping

Work Location: Chattanooga, TN; Knoxville, TN

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 9/14/2026

Posting Close: 9/23/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

The ideal candidate for the Geographic Analyst B position is a technically strong and highly collaborative GIS professional with a bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, or a closely related field. They bring a minimum of three years of progressive experience as a GIS Analyst and demonstrate a solid mastery of ESRI desktop, mobile, and web technologies, spatial analysis, and enterprise data management. This individual has hands-on project management experience and demonstrates proficiency in Python scripting and ArcPy. They are also comfortable navigating enterprise environments, troubleshooting technical issues, and enhancing processes through innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

Serves as fully competent professional in the fields of geographic information systems (GIS), or cartography. Work requires knowledge of the theories and principles of GIS or related specialty area. Highly knowledgeable in one or more related specialized software programs. Assists others in the use of these specialized software programs.

Meets with customers to determine their needs. Assists in the development of conceptual and detailed work plans to meet customers’ requirements including: database design, digital database construction procedures, QA/QC plan, cost estimates, etc.

Develops and implements computer macros and programs using GIS or other specialized software products to improve workflow and quality. Designs, develops, and implements end user applications so that others can use GIS in their work with a minimum amount of training.

Responsible for performing spatial, statistical, and/or mathematical analysis to perform GIS analysis, or related activities. Provides assistance to others as they perform these activities. Presents data in form best meeting user requirements. Products may be cartographic, textual, tabular or digital. Designs the final product format so that details and significance are understood by users with a wide range of expertise.

Serves as a project leader on GIS projects assisting the Project Engineer and Team Leader in project management, budget, schedule, staffing, quality, and daily supervision of project team. Acts as technical contract monitor of projects performed by or under commercial contract.

Develops and presents programs, seminars and training for TVA and outside organizations.

Performs other duties as assigned. May require travel inside and outside of the Tennessee Valley.

Supervision Received

Assignments are given with general guidelines, scope and goals. The work is then completed independently. Unusual or complex work is subject to minimal guidance or review.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

• GIS
• GIS and mapping
• Database technology
• Logical/analytical thinking
• Map data conversion
• Software and program- ming extensions.
• Written/oral communications
• Digital cartography
• Effective team player

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

B.S. degree in GIS, geography or related field with an emphasis in GIS or related discipline. Demonstrated experience at the scientific level. Professional certification (American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing) as a Mapping Scientist preferred.

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 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).

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 at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .