Advanced Business Analyst - Energy Efficiency Implementation

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 Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU]

The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.

This position reports to the Manager, Commercial and Industrial Programs.

This position will be classified as Mobile with primary work location as home, but may work at or visit a facility, based on business need. 

This position is responsible for the support of implementation and operation of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) energy efficiency programs in any one of FirstEnergy’s operating companies to meet regulatory requirements. 

This position is on the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Programs team and will work to support the implementation of C&I Energy Efficiency Programs. The position requires covering a variety of responsibilities that cross multiple Energy Efficiency functions but will have primary responsibilities to execute daily tactical project management tasks overseeing program schedules, reporting, program administration and assisting in development of program documentation. 

The job provides the opportunity for frequent interaction with external vendors, project teams, leadership, and various Corporate Support groups, which necessitates strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Actively participate in and promote the FirstEnergy Safety Philosophy, work safely to advance the FirstEnergy Safety Vision, and follow safe work practices.
• Demonstrate and promote FirstEnergy Core Values and Behaviors
• Support C&I energy efficiency programs to achieve legislated energy efficiency and peak demand reduction targets in one or more of FirstEnergy’s Electrical Distribution Companies (EDC) located in NJ, PA, MD, WV and OH; support process includes adhering to regulatory requirements and creating a positive customer experience.
• Coordinate and actively work with Program Manager, along with participating on cross functional working groups, to develop C&I energy efficiency Request for Proposal (RFP) of developed plans; Requires work with requesting Program Manager to write RFP/RFI to ensure scope of work, technical review requirements, etc. are incorporated.
• Actively working with Program Manager and team with RFP response evaluation and selection of vendors/contractors through bid selection and launch of implementation process.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of C&I energy efficiency program performance, budgetary and energy efficiency and peak demand reduction achievements as related to legislated targets; Preparing reports and summaries; Making presentations when necessary.
• Conducting energy efficiency research; Compiling and analyzing moderately complex data; Solving practical problems.
• Providing staff assistance to peers, management and higher levels of professionals, as needed.
• Exercising sound decision making by developing alternatives and recommendations to current work processes to drive continuous process improvement.
• Documenting program implementation processes and protocols.
• Development of program manuals for Energy Efficiency C&I Programs implemented by FirstEnergy.
• Actively seek formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand departmental procedures, trends in energy efficiency technology and industry standards.
• Building relationships and credibility across organization.
• Demonstrating sufficient maturity to exercise independent judgment on moderately complex projects and assignments.
• Develop and manage tracking / documenting process for review and approval of all customer facing materials such as Marketing materials (customer facing materials), Marketing efforts of C&I Energy Efficiency programs, website content and program related e-mail communications.
• Ability to manage multiple project timelines and priorities as well as collaborate across FE to obtain an