About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to learn how a large utility organization operates. You will gain insight into business processes, key decision-making, and the strategic direction of your assigned unit. You will work alongside team members and leaders to understand the culture and policies that guide our work.
What you'll do#
- Learn to apply organizational policies and procedures to daily business needs.
- Recommend changes to improve existing business processes.
- Communicate organizational culture and procedures to both new and current employees.
- Computer Science interns may help manage cloud computing and support the delivery of enterprise computing systems.
- Cybersecurity interns may test operational security and compliance, identify abnormalities, and report potential violations.
- Analytics interns may review performance metrics to help refine business strategy and tactics.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program.
- Completion of at least 30 semester hours.
- Pursuit of a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or an Engineering discipline.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027.
- Work is performed on-site.
- Locations include Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis, Tennessee; Starkville and Tupelo, Mississippi; and Huntsville and Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
About Tennessee Valley Authority
The Tennessee Valley Authority is a government agency founded in 1933. It provides electricity to 10 million people across a 80,000 square mile region covering parts of seven states. The organization manages flood control and navigation along the Tennessee River system while focusing on economic development. It operates as a self-financing entity that does not receive tax money. The agency maintains headquarters in Knoxville and employs over 8,000 people.
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