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

PJM Interconnection, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Business travel insurance

Day care referral

Employee assistance program

Adoption benefits

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, LLC in Washington, DC is seeking an Analyst, FERC to support policy analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement. You will monitor FERC developments and provide analytical insights to inform regulatory engagement and strategic decision-making.

You will collaborate with Legal, Governmental Services, Planning, Operations, Markets, and External Affairs teams to develop policy briefs, summaries, and recommendations for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; 3+ years in similar role.
• 5+ years in public policy, regulatory affairs, energy policy, legislative analysis, or related field.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting legislative and regulatory materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze 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.
• Develop recommendations and summaries for management review.
• Track proceedings before FERC involving PJM’s footprint; maintain files and assist in management of FERC proceedings.
• Monitor proposed regulatory filings, policy initiatives, and stakeholder activities.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing & presenting

Regulatory materials interpretation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Energy Policy, Law, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field

Job description

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid - This position will be in Washington, DC 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.

Characteristic & Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics Energy Policy, Law, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field 3+ years of work experience in a similar role.
• 5+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory affairs, energy policy, legislative analysis, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting legislative and regulatory materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Energy Policy, Law, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare written communications with charts and tables.
• Ability to synthesize complex materials and assess impacts on PJM.
• Knowledge of energy markets, the utility business, and regulatory processes.
• Experience developing executive-level reports and policy briefings.

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.

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 insurance Child 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.