Business Analyst - Transmission Planning

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 Business Analyst - Transmission Planning supports routine reporting, program management of planning tasks, assistance with the tracking and completion of work assignments and compliance obligations and ensures planning records are up to date.

A Transmission Planning Business Analyst is responsible for supporting engineers and other key stakeholders who perform planning functions across FirstEnergy's (FE) transmission and sub-transmission systems. Business Analysts will primarily work on preparing submittals and presentations for internal and external entities, developing, and analyzing reports, data maintenance, and supporting the Transmission Planning leadership team with ad-hoc reports as required.

This role is hiring for two roles anywhere in the FirstEnergy footprint.

Responsibilities include:

- Demonstrate a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
- Supporting the process for PJM baseline, supplemental and network upgrade projects by assisting with documentation and tracking, including Open Window requests.
- Coordinate with Transmission Siting on projects requiring regulatory approval to develop and maintain project schedule and prioritization of deliverables to siting.
- Support the load connection process by monitoring/tracking requests in the database, publishing status reports, monitoring progress of load studies through the process, identifying any study at risk of being delayed to timely notify management, and initiating projects to move forward when agreements are signed.
- Gather justification from technical personnel for project needs/solutions and submittal files for PJM Attachment M-3 process.
- Coordinate with the planning team to ensure project information is prepared and presented to internal stakeholders and PJM stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders to create the annual portfolio Transmission Planning project submittals including round meeting slide presentations.
- Support preparation of generation interconnection study reports per PJM requirements as needed.
- Prepare quarterly reactive summary reports and voltage profile reports for leadership.
- Supporting the development of capital portfolio projects by assisting with:- Track scoping requests from other sponsor groups and collaborate with the planning team on providing responses.
- Obtain scopes and estimates for planning sponsored projects as needed.
- Assist in developing executive presentations for project submittals (Capital Allocation Review Board, Executive Council, etc.)
- Preparing/editing other supporting documentation as needed.
- Entering/editing information into OPPM or other databases or systems.

- Providing ad-hoc reports and data analysis.
- Preparing and analyzing monthly activity and budget reports.
- Recommending and implementing improvements to work processes.
- Recommending and implementing solutions to more complex issues and assignments.
- Maintain data integrity under planning ownership in internal project tracking system.
- Actively participate in initiatives or work groups that could impact the FirstEnergy Transmission Planning Team.
- Provide support to the Operations Centers or Corporate Storm Support when required, such as during severe weather, heavy loading, or abnormal system events.

Qualifications include:

- Work safely according to company policies and procedures.
- Two- or four-year degree in a related discipline (Business Administration, Engineering, Math, Science, Finance) is preferred. In lieu of a degree, two years of direct relevant experience may be considered.
- 1-5 years of relevant or equivalent work experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to convey information to various levels in the organization.
- Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
- Desire to continue to learn and grow, work across FirstEnergy and deliver results.
- Strong proficiency and knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office.
- Travel will be required at times across the FirstEnergy service territory.

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.



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