Regulatory Affairs Advisor

FirstEnergy Corp; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision, lifeInsurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp in Harrisburg, PA seeks a senior regulatory affairs professional to lead relationships with the Public Utility Commission, develop regulatory strategies, and coordinate cross-functional teams to align policy with business objectives.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, 10+ years of industry experience, and strong communication skills to advocate positions with external stakeholders and senior management, including industry conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in regulatory or external affairs.
• Experience with electric utility regulations is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain relationships with the Public Utility Commission.
• Serve as a liaison for FirstEnergy to the Public Utility Commission.
• Communicate with external stakeholders on a wide range of issues.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on regulatory matters and support management decisions.
• Develop and execute regulatory strategies to advance company goals.
• Coordinate regulatory activities with External Affairs, Legal, Rates, Operations, and Finance.
• Represent FirstEnergy at industry meetings and events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, technical, or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION 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.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Harrisburg, PA. This position is within the State Finance and Regulatory Affairs organization and reports to the Vice President, PA State Finance and Regulatory Affairs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, manage, and maintain positive business relationships with the Public Utility Commission.
• Service as a key liaison for FirstEnergy to the Public Utility Commission.
• Communicate with external stakeholders on a wide range of issues.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on all regulatory matters at the Public Utility Commission and assist in making recommendations to management to support decision making.
• Assist in developing and executing regulatory strategies that advance the goals of the company.
• Coordinate regulatory activities with applicable FirstEnergy business units such as External Affairs, Legal, Rates, Operations, and Finance to ensure proper alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams that address escalated complaints to the Public Utility Commission to ensure proper resolution.
• Ability to understand the company's objectives, their financial implications and be able to communicate them to stakeholders.
• Understand and stay current on all applicable laws, pending legislation, administrative rules and policies that impact FirstEnergy.
• Act with a high degree of integrity, honesty, and credibility when representing the company.
• Communicate ideas related to regulatory, legislative, and policy opportunities to advance the company's business objectives.
• Represent FirstEnergy at industry meetings, conferences, and events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, technical, or related discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience required. Relevant work experience will include working with external audiences to communicate/advocate positions.
• Electric utility industry and utility regulations experience preferred.
• Advanced verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional relationship management, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Business and political acumen.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Manage multiple priorities and focus on urgent tasks.
• Ability to work after normal business hours, which could include evening or weekend travel to industry conferences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

• 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
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement

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-1B 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.

Position Classification

Exempt

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