Description
TVA OIG is currently hiring Auditors across four levels — Entry Level (Level I) through Senior. All levels are open simultaneously. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of experience level; placement is determined based on qualifications.
About TVA OIG
For more than 40 years, TVA OIG has performed a crucial mission: providing independent, objective analysis of TVA’s programs and operations to identify more efficient and effective ways to do business and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. We conduct audits, evaluations, and investigations, make recommendations to TVA leadership, and report our findings to the TVA Board and Congress. Making TVA better is a mutual purpose we share with TVA management, employees, and the Board, and it matters to the 10 million people of the Tennessee Valley who depend on TVA every day. TVA OIG has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the federal government by the Partnership for Public Service.
Salary Ranges by Level
- Entry Level (Level I): $55,400 – $83,100
- Level II: $67,000 – $100,500
- Level III: $81,000 – $121,500
- Senior: $98,000 – $147,000
Where You Could Work
Candidates are assigned to one of five departments based on experience and skill fit:
Contract Audits — Audits contractor compliance and pre-award proposals across TVA’s $6.8 billion annual contracting portfolio. Recent work includes identifying $34.4 million in potential overbillings and excessive payments, auditing nuclear maintenance contracts, and reviewing power transformer procurement across TVA’s 7-state footprint.
Financial and Operational Audits — Reviews TVA financial reporting, operational efficiency, and compliance with laws and regulations. Recent work spans TVA’s unmanned aircraft systems program, tool management controls, surplus inventory, and business practices compliance.
Information Technology Audits — Assesses cybersecurity controls and IT operations across TVA’s critical infrastructure. Recent work includes penetration testing of TVA’s network, evaluating transmission control center network cybersecurity, and reviewing third-party benefit provider security controls.
Evaluations – Operations — Performs risk-based and compliance reviews of TVA’s operational programs. Recent evaluations examined TVA’s Hydro Life Extension program (109 hydro units, 3,783 MW of capacity), contractor safety oversight, and demand response program effectiveness.
Evaluations – Projects — Assesses project management and contractor performance on TVA’s major capital investments. Recent work includes evaluations of nuclear plant capital projects, including a finding of $3.5 million in unauthorized billings.
Full level-specific postings, including complete responsibilities and qualifications for each level, are available at tvaoig.gov/careers/jobs.
Requirements
All levels require a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Preferred majors include Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related fields. U.S. citizenship is required for all levels. All candidates must pass a background investigation; top secret clearance may be required.
Experience requirements by level:
Senior: Minimum 6 years of experience conducting financial, operational, or information technology audits, including leading teams, evaluating risks, making recommendations, and influencing change based on findings. Experience coaching or mentoring others required.
Level III: Minimum 4 years of experience conducting financial, operational, or information technology audits with limited guidance, including evaluating risks and making recommendations.
Level II: Minimum 2 years of experience conducting financial, operational, or information technology audits.
Entry Level (Level I): No prior audit experience required. An internship in a related field is preferred but not required.
For complete qualifications, KSAs, and how to apply for each level, visit tvaoig.gov/careers/jobs.
