Senior Transmission Policy & Support Specialist

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is a forward-thinking electric utility headquartered in Akron, Ohio. We include one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines connecting 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 a full-time, on-site position located in Akron, Ohio with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The Senior Policy & Support Specialist supports the development, analysis, communication, and advocacy of FirstEnergy's policy positions within the PJM stakeholder process, while also supporting engagement with state and federal regulatory agencies. This role serves as a key liaison among internal business units, PJM staff, PJM stakeholders, transmission owners, regulatory organizations, and industry associations to evaluate and influence proposed tariff revisions, transmission planning reforms, cost allocation methodologies, interconnection processes, and other emerging transmission policy initiatives. The position provides analytical and strategic support to advance policy positions that align with FirstEnergy's business objectives, regulatory strategy, and long-term transmission interests.

Responsibilities

• Participate in PJM committees, subcommittees, and task forces, including voting strategy coordination.
• Monitor and evaluate proposed revisions to the PJM tariff, Consolidated Transmission Owner Agreement, manuals, and other governing documents.
• Handle all Designated Entity Agreement and Construction Responsibility Letter responsibilities.
• Track and analyze PJM proposals throughout the stakeholder process.
• Coordinate internal alignment across regulatory, legal, transmission planning and protections, and operations teams on PJM issue positions.
• Model analytics in support of policy positions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on PJM transmission issues, governance processes, and policies.
• Support advocacy efforts and regulatory filings and reporting.
• Educate others on technical subject matters.
• Develop high-level solutions for complex assignments.
• Model FirstEnergy core values and behaviors: actively demonstrate, be accountable for, and encourage 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Minimum 7 years relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree; minimum 10 years relevant work experience without a degree. Relevant work experience includes transmission policy or regulatory roles (RTO/ISO, utilities, FERC/state commissions), analytical/financial roles tied to transmission policy, strategy, or policy roles involving advocacy and consensus-building.
• Must be willing to travel for business to PJM and other locations as required to attend PJM stakeholder meetings, which may include overnight travel.
• Knowledge of transmission planning and electric industry regulatory structures preferred.
• Preferred experience engaging in RTOs/ISOs, particularly PJM.
• Viewed as a technical expert in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and 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

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. This position is classified as exempt.