Senior PJM Market Policy & Support Specialist

FirstEnergy Corp; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a Senior Policy & Support Specialist to support development, analysis, and advocacy of positions within the PJM stakeholder process, and to assist engagement with state and federal regulators.

You will develop analytics, coordinate with subject matter experts across rates, legal, and operations, and prepare comments and talking points for internal stakeholders to advance policy positions aligned with corporate strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years relevant work experience with a bachelor degree.
• Minimum 10 years relevant work experience without a degree.
• Experience in energy market or regulatory roles (RTO/ISO, utilities) and analytics.
• Preferred experience with wholesale energy markets (PJM).
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop relationships and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in PJM committees, subcommittees, and task forces, including voting strategy coordination.
• Track and analyze PJM proposals throughout the stakeholder process.
• Coordinate internal alignment across regulatory, legal, and operations teams on PJM positions.
• Model analytics to support policy positions.
• Serve as SME on PJM market rules, governance, and policies.
• Support regulatory filings and reporting.
• Educate others on technical subject matters.
• Develop high-level solutions for complex assignments.

Skills

Analytical ability

Regulatory experience

Project management

MS Office proficiency

PJM knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FirstEnergy at a GlanceWe 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 at any FirstEnergy location.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.

SUMMARY

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

• 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.

CORE VALUES & 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

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
• 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-1B visas at this time.

SAFETY

SafetySafety 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

Position ClassificationExemptFirstEnergy Human Resources Team