(Sr.) Analyst-FERC - I (II)

PJM Interconnection, LLC; Audubon (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with 100% employer match

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Adoption benefits

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. is seeking an Analyst to monitor and analyze FERC issuances, research electricity market issues, and assess regulatory impacts. The role supports policy engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and development of regulatory recommendations across PJM's footprint.

The analyst will prepare briefing materials, track FERC proceedings, and collaborate with Legal, Planning, and Operations teams to inform strategic decision-making and policy advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Energy Policy, Law, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience with analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting legislative and regulatory materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail.
• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems.
• Experience with verbal and written communications.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze FERC issuances and regulatory matters affecting PJM and the electric industry.
• Research issues related to electricity markets, resource adequacy, and grid modernization.
• Assess potential impacts of proposed regulations and policy initiatives.
• Develop recommendations and summaries for management review.
• Track proceedings before FERC and maintain related files.
• Prepare briefing materials for meetings with policymakers and regulators.
• Coordinate information requests and support stakeholder outreach efforts.
• Prepare policy briefs, issue papers, presentations, and executive summaries.
• Collaborate with Legal, Planning, Operations, Markets, and External Affairs teams.
• Provide paralegal support functions for PJM legal team as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (“PJM”) is the nation's first and largest Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), coordinating the movement of wholesale electricity and ensuring power system reliability across multiple states. The Analyst, FERC supports PJM's federal regulatory through policy analysis, research, stakeholder support, and development of policy recommendations. This role monitors developments at FERC across PJM's footprint and other involving other Regional Transmission Organizations and provides analytical insights to support regulatory engagement, strategic decision-making, and policy advocacy efforts. The Analyst works closely with Legal and Governmental Service team leadership, as well as PJM's Communications, Markets, Planning, and Operations teams to evaluate emerging FERC policy issues and assess their potential impact on PJM's mission and business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and analyze Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issuances, filings by other Regional Transmission Organizations, regulatory matters, and policy developments affecting PJM and the electric industry.
• Research issues related to electricity markets, resource adequacy, transmission development, reliability, decarbonization, and grid modernization.
• Assess potential business and operational impacts of proposed regulations and policy initiatives, and proposals by other Regional Transmission Organizations.
• Develop recommendations and summaries for management review.
• Track proceedings before FERC involving public utilities throughout PJM's footprint; maintain files and facilitate and assist in the management of FERC proceedings.
• Monitor proposed regulatory filings, policy initiatives, and stakeholder activities.
• Maintain regulatory tracking systems and reporting tools.
• Prepare periodic reports and updates for internal stakeholders; prepare summaries/documents as requested.
• Support interactions with FERC, Commissioner offices, agency staff, members, advocates, and industry organizations.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials for meetings with policymakers and regulators.
• Coordinate information requests and support stakeholder outreach efforts; attend internal and external meetings and hearings as requested.
• Assist with conference participation, presentations, and external engagement activities.
• Prepare policy briefs, issue papers, presentations, talking points, and executive summaries.
• Develop analyses of emerging policy trends and industry developments.
• Support preparation of testimony, comments, educational materials, and stakeholder communications.
• Produce regular updates for leadership regarding key policy developments.
• Collaborate with Legal, Governmental Services, Planning, Operations, Markets, and External Affairs teams to gather subject matter expertise.
• Support development of consistent policy positions and messaging.
• Provide assistance and support for PJM legal team in the stakeholder process, and in litigation and regulatory proceedings both at the state and federal levels; provide paralegal support functions.
• Perform administrative tasks and responsibilities.

Characteristics and Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Energy Policy, Law, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience with analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting legislative and regulatory materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail.
• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems
• Experience using verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint)
• Preferred: Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Energy Policy, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with state utility regulation or energy policy.
• Familiarity with PJM markets, operations, planning functions, and stakeholder governance processes.
• Knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Experience developing executive-level reports and policy briefings.
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions

PJM employees work collaboratively to maintain the reliability of North America’s largest centrally dispatched electric grid and to operate one of the world’s largest competitive wholesale electricity markets. We seek talented candidates who thrive in a diverse, challenging and creative environment where they have opportunities to grow, learn new skills and build a career. Learn more about PJM by visiting the Learning Center. Discover your potential at PJM Interconnection! We are proud of our company’s history, culture and community. As the nation’s largest grid operator, the work we do every day requires every one of us.

We recognize and appreciate the different abilities, backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, cultures and needs of each individual.

If you're seeking a dynamic and supportive workplace that values innovation and creativity, we invite you to explore opportunities with our team.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of salary
• Non-elective 401(k) employer contribution
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Business travel and accident insuranceChild day care referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Adoption benefits recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which has named PJM one of the best adoption-friendly energy and utility companies in America.