Senior Advisor Regulatory Affairs - NJ

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 position is within the State Finance and Regulatory Affairs organization and reports to the Vice President, NJ State Finance and Regulatory Affairs.

It is an onsite position and will need to be based out of one of our offices in New Jersey.

The estimated pay range for this role is $182,000-$214,000.

Responsibilities include:
- Develop, manage, and maintain positive business relationships with the Board of Public Utilities (BPU).
- Service as a key liaison for FirstEnergy to the BPU.
- Communicate with external stakeholders on a wide range of issues.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on all regulatory matters at the BPU and make recommendations to management to support decision making.
- Develop and execute 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.
- Supervises staff that address escalated complaints to the BPU 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.
- Foresee regulatory, legislative, and policy opportunities to advance the company's business objectives.
- Represent FirstEnergy at industry meetings, conferences, and events.

Qualifications include:
- 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 required.
- Superior 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

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, as well as 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

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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