Enterprise Strategy Specialist

JEA; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical plans

HSA/HRA

Retirement plan

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

JEA in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Enterprise Strategy Specialist to guide the company-wide strategic planning process, align initiatives with the mission, and support long-term performance. The role involves coordinating across business units and preparing leadership materials for strategy reviews.

The position focuses on the three strategic focus areas, helps develop long-term plans, and analyzes industry trends to identify growth opportunities for municipal utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, engineering, or related field.
• Five (5) years in electric, water, or wastewater utility operations, management, analytics, or consulting.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.
• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and support for JEA’s strategic planning process, ensuring alignment to JEA’s mission and values, executive priorities, and long-term planning assumptions.
• Facilitates corporate business reviews focused on strategy implementation and performance.
• Supports the development of JEA’s long-term strategic plan, coordinating across the company to create plans based on measures for success that support JEA’s strategy.
• Supports the development and facilitation of JEA's business planning process, working directly with all levels of business groups to ensure implementation of strategic plans.

Job description

Job Description - Enterprise Strategy Specialist (13721)

Job Description

Enterprise Strategy Specialist - ( 13721 )

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides guidance and support for JEA’s strategic planning process, ensuring alignment to JEA’s mission and values, executive priorities, and long-term planning assumptions. Facilitates corporate business reviews focused on strategy implementation and performance. Supports the development of JEA’s long-term strategic plan, coordinating across the company to create plans based on measures for success that support JEA’s strategy.

Supports the development and facilitation of JEA's business planning process, working directly with all levels of business groups to ensure implementation of strategic plans.

Makes recommendations for discussion topics and strategic direction for leadership team and extended leadership team consideration.

Provides guidance to business groups for the continued development and organizational penetration of JEA's three strategic corporate focus areas - Earn Customer Loyalty, Deliver Business Excellence and Develop an Unbeatable Team.

Develops, implements, and monitors strategic direction and business plans in coordination with business groups to achieve organization goals and objectives related to organizational process improvement.

Conduct research and partners with JEA business groups to understand industry trends; identify business growth and repositioning opportunities; analyze the value and risks of large capital investments; and shape JEA's long term strategic plan with a focus on best models and initiatives for municipal utilities.

Conduct research and partners with JEA business groups on industry benchmarking and relative performance.

Supports and informs JEA's annual strategic planning process, provides periodic updates, and communicates strategy throughout the organization.

Consults, supports, and coordinates with business units to provide leading-edge concepts, programs, and initiatives, including process improvement opportunities ensuring organizational alignment.

Assists in the preparation of Agenda Items and presentations for the JEA Board of Directors and stakeholder groups related to strategic initiatives.

Assists with, long term planning, analysis of revenues, operations, financial and accounting analyses of business terms/agreements and their impacts on JEA customers, regulatory requirements etc. in coordination with appropriate JEA business groups.

Supports process owners ensuring effective handoff procedures, practices, and measurements.

Stays abreast of and complies with local, state, and federal legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation.

Provides leadership and example in meeting JEA's safety and wellness goals.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: A bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, engineering, or related field.

Experience: Five (5) years in electric, water, or wastewater utility operations, management, analytics, or consulting.

OR

An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.

License/certifications/registrations: A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment.

* The minimum salary for this position is $76,500 annually. Total compensation is commensurate with education, licenses, certifications, skills, and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Up to 8 hours per day

Lifting

Up to 2 hours per day

Up to 5 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds **

Walking

Up to 5 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds**

Standing

Up to 3 hours per day

Pushing

Will not generally apply

Up to 3 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds**

Up to 2 hours per day

Pulling

Will not generally apply

Stooping

Up to 2 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds**

Reaching

Up to 2 hours per day

Climbing

Up to 1 hour per day

Up to 1 hour per day

Up to 1 hour per day

Twisting

Up to 1 hour per day

Ladder

Will not generally apply

Will not generally apply

Step-stool

Will not generally apply

Kneeling

Will not generally apply

Excessive heat

Will not generally apply

Typing

Up to 5 hours per day

Excessive cold

Will not generally apply

Data Entry

Up to 5 hours per day

Dust

Will not generally apply

Hands in Water

Will not generally apply

Humidity

Will not generally apply

Will not generally apply

N/A

Other physical demands or notes:

**JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50lbs. without assistance.Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.

The starting salary for professional positions will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization. The starting hourly rate for positions with a pay step plan will be Step 1 of the corresponding union contract.

Work Locations

Work Locations: 225 N Pearl Street 225 N Pearl Street Jacksonville 32202

Job Posting

Job Posting: Sep 17, 2026, 4:58:54 PM

Closing Date

Closing Date: Oct 2, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Benefits Summary

JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment.

• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
• Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
• Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
• Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
• Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.
• To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.

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