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

PJM Interconnection, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. is seeking an Analyst, FERC to support federal regulatory policy analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement.

The role monitors FERC developments, analyzes industry policy, and develops recommendations for management and policy advocacy across PJM’s footprint. The position collaborates with Legal, Governmental Services, Planning, Operations, Markets, and External Affairs teams, preparing briefing materials and executive summaries for policymakers and regulators in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in a similar policy role.
• 5+ years in public policy, government affairs, or energy policy.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze FERC issuances and regulatory matters across PJM's footprint.
• Research issues in electricity markets, decarbonization, and grid modernization.
• Develop recommendations and summaries for management review.
• Prepare policy briefs, talking points, and executive summaries.
• Coordinate stakeholder outreach and attend meetings/hearings.
• Support interactions with FERC and agency staff.
• Assist with conference participation and external engagement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Regulatory materials review

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

FERC knowledge

Education

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

Master'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, DCPJM 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 field3+ 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 fieldExcellent 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.