Business Analyst - Energy Efficiency Compliance & Reporting

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Business Analyst to join the Energy Efficiency Reporting team. This full-time, on-site role supports multi-state portfolio operations, regulatory filings, and management reporting, translating data into actionable insights for executives and regulators.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience as a Business Analyst (7+ for Advanced/Senior).
• Utility, energy efficiency, or regulated industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely regulatory and management reports in accordance with state, federal, and company requirements.
• Analyze program performance and compliance against approved regulatory plans and benchmarks.
• Support regulatory filings and recommend program changes to maintain compliance.
• Reconcile and validate Energy Efficiency Tracking and Reporting System data.
• Investigate data discrepancies, identify anomalies, and ensure data integrity.
• Develop presentations and reporting materials for management, regulators, and stakeholder groups.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

Job Description

FirstEnergy This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This is a full-time, on-site position located at any FirstEnergy location. Akron, OH FirstEnergy Headquarters or Greensburg, PA are preferred.

Position Summary

This position is in FirstEnergy’s Energy Efficiency Department on the Reporting team. This position is responsible for compiling and reporting information on FirstEnergy’s multi-state Energy Efficiency portfolio operations, supporting the Companies’ Energy Efficiency Tracking and Reporting system, and performing analysis against approved regulatory plan expectations, compliance benchmarks, and industry best practices. Information will be used to develop regulatory filings and management reports that highlight program progress and trends.

Responsibilities Include

• Prepare timely regulatory and management reports in accordance with state, federal, and company requirements.
• Analyze program performance and compliance against approved regulatory plans and benchmarks.
• Support regulatory filings and recommend program changes to maintain compliance.
• Reconcile and validate Energy Efficiency Tracking and Reporting System data.
• Investigate data discrepancies, identify anomalies, and ensure data integrity.
• Develop expertise in energy efficiency program data, technologies, and processes.
• Monitor program budgets, participation, and performance against forecasts and targets.
• Conduct benchmarking analyses against peer utilities, regional organizations, and industry best practices.
• Provide insights on portfolio trends, operational performance, and strategic opportunities.
• Support reporting system enhancements, testing, configuration, and vendor-related activities.
• Assist with technical reporting and program implementation needs.
• Develop presentations and reporting materials for management, regulators, and stakeholder groups.

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related discipline, and 4+ years (Business Analyst) or 7+ years (Advanced/Senior) of professional experience.
• Utility, energy efficiency, demand response, or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively, and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1 B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team