Lead Retirement Operations Benefits Consultant

Lead Retirement Operations Benefits Consultant Knoxville, TN Job Details Temporary 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Qualifications Defined contribution retirement plans Website management Budget management Internal controls Treasury operations Benefits strategy management Word processing Bachelor's degree in finance Regulatory compliance Bachelor's degree in business Bank transfers SOX Bachelor's degree in business administration Finance Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Team management Content development Financial regulatory compliance Business Administration Budgeting Productivity software Senior level Business Communication skills Technical Proficiency Regulatory compliance management 10 years

Full Job Description Job ID:

518331

Location:

KNOXVILLE, TN

Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description Lead Retirement Operations Benefits Consultant - 518331

Organization:

Finance Department:

Retirement Operations Work Location:

Knoxville or Chattanooga, Tennessee Relocation:

Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open:

04/02/2026

Posting Close:

04/05/2026 at 11:59

PM EST Salary:

Competitive

POSITION PURPOSE

Position is accountable for the overall communication of all benefits for participants in the TVA Retirement System (TVARS) defined benefit plan and the 401(k) Plan. Incumbent provides direction and technical guidance to staff based on policies, procedures, office goals and Rules and Regulations of the TVA Retirement System. Adjusts departmental plans to address policy or rule changes based on the business needs of TVA or the TVARS Board of Directors. Position is accountable for development of the annual Personal Statement of Benefits, the Plan Summary of the TVARS Annual Report and maintaining TVARS written publications and informational content for the TVARS website. The incumbent also provides guidance to other staff members that are responsible for explanation of benefits provided to employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Approves necessary changes to the computerized systems used to calculate retirement benefit estimates.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Supervisory Responsibility — leading and performing supervisory responsibilities under the guidance of a higher level management position. Budget Responsibility —facilitate budget decisions

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Recommends communication plans to senior management for consideration and is subsequently accountable for the implementation of such plans. Maintains technical expertise on TVARS benefits, tax laws, CSRS, FERS, TSP, and Federal Employee's Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) and provides guidance and direction to staff as needed. Provides guidance and direction on calculations of non-routine benefits such as subsequent retirements and part-time. May serve as management representative for unemployment compensation hearings, settlement agreements processed through TVA's Labor Relations staff or Office of General Counsel or as an expert witness during court proceedings. Incumbent serves as Treasurer at the discretion of the TVARS Board and is subsequently responsible for signing checks and verifying wire transfers for the System. Assists in the highly confidential development of benefit changes, planning for retirement rule changes and the communication plans for such changes. Performs special projects which are highly visible and have high impact in meeting goals and objectives. Establishes and maintains Sarbanes-Oxley compliant control environment. May attend quarterly TVARS Board meetings. Acts in a lead role performing business support activities and directing the activities of lower level staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education - A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related business field or equivalent education, training, and experience Experience - Ten plus years experience in communication or calculation of TVARS benefits and 401(k) Plan. Certification/License, etc — Continued professional development is expected Knowledge/Skills/Abilities —Extensive knowledge of TVARS benefits, Social Security, FEGLI, tax law, CSRS, FERS and TSP. Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets, word processing and other software such as PowerPoint is desired. 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 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 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 .