Analyst - Legislative Policy at FirstEnergy Service Company

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.

The Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Legislative Policy function. This position focuses on tasks tied to specific legislative policy issues. The role requires strong collaboration, reflecting the highly interactive nature of the broader Policy team across the company.

This position reports directly to the Director of Legislative Policy and is an onsite role based at FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, OH.

Responsibilities include:   

• Assist the Director of Legislative Policy in advancing strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with senior department members to review, summarize, and distribute legislation to subject matter experts.
• Collaborate to synthesize internal feedback to develop company positions and draft legislative redlines.
• Conduct in-depth research on frequently introduced legislative topics and advise team members on findings.
• Analyze legislative trends across U.S. states to identify emerging issues and opportunities.
• Perform data-driven research and compile reports to support decision-making.
• Support FirstEnergy’s internal state lobbyists with timely information and resources.
• Maintain and update the Legislative Policy SharePoint site for accurate and accessible information.
• Input legislation and feedback into the internal tracking system to ensure data integrity.
• Develop high-quality PowerPoint presentations and Word documents for management and executive briefings.
• Take initiative to identify and resolve issues, driving projects to successful closure.
• Challenge established processes constructively to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety in all activities.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience (legislative research, data analysis, industry research, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including subject matter experts and leadership.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive and independent work style.
• Demonstrates a strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically and innovatively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Word, for report development and presentations.

Preferred experience, but not required:

• Prior experience working in a regulatory or policy environment. 
• Experience developing leadership-ready presentations and communications.

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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