Senior Policy & Support Specialist - Transmission

The Senior Policy & Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, analysis, and advocacy of FirstEnergy's positions within the PJM stakeholder process, while also supporting engagement at state and federal regulatory agencies. Includes development of supporting analysis to drive policy positions that are aligned with corporate business strategies and supporting coordination of efforts for proactive advocacy. Examples include assisting in coordination of policy considerations with subject matter experts, development of messaging materials and talking points for internal stakeholders, preparing supporting analytics around key issues, drafting or providing feedback on filed comments and participating in discussions with external stakeholders to discuss FERC, PJM and other energy policy related activities.

This position is expected to regularly interact with internal and external business unit subject matter experts as well as rates, legal, and technical experts.

Responsibilities include:

• Participating in PJM committees, subcommittees, and task forces, including voting strategy coordination.
• Tracking and analyzing PJM proposals throughout the stakeholder process.
• Coordinating internal alignment across regulatory, legal, and operations teams on PJM issue positions.
• Modeling analytics in support of policy positions.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on PJM market rules, governance processes, and policies.
• Supporting advocacy efforts and regulatory filings and reporting.
• Educating others on technical subject matters.
• Developing high-level solutions for complex assignments.
• Models FirstEnergy core values and behaviors: Actively demonstrates, is accountable for and encourages behavior that fosters a culture of integrity and accountability. Ensure that business activities, processes and procedures are performed in compliance with all applicable requirements and with the highest ethical standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum 7 years relevant work experience required with a bachelor degree. Minimum 10 years relevant work experience required without a degree. Relevant work experience will include energy market or regulatory roles (RTO/ISO, utilities, FERC/state commissions), analytical/financial roles tied to energy, strategy, or economic modeling, policy roles involving advocacy and consensus-building
• Preferred experience engaging in wholesale markets (RTO/ISO), particularly PJM
• Viewed as a technical expert in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Proven analytical ability to support regulatory/negotiation positions or testimony
• Demonstrated quick adaptability to technical subjects
• Strong results orientation
• Proven coordination and project management skills
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with others
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to continue to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines

FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience.

The estimated pay range for this role is $103,275 - $145,800. The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, include a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay range for NJ $123,9300 - $174,960.

FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.