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FirstEnergy

Senior Advisor Federal Regulatory Affairs - Washington DC

FirstEnergy, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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The Senior Advisor, FERC and Federal Regulatory Affairs, will report to the Vice President, External Affairs, and will act as FirstEnergy's lead liaison to FERC and key federal agencies. In close coordination with internal and external constituents, the Senior Advisor will develop and represent FirstEnergy's federal energy regulatory and market policy positions on behalf of the company and will identify, monitor, evaluate, analyze, and interpret regulatory developments and initiatives on matters affecting the business of FE.

Responsibilities

Provide the leadership, direction, and management of internal and external resources to develop federal regulatory objectives along with strategies to advocate for and implement such policies.

Working across a matrixed team of internal stakeholders, develop FE's regulatory policy positions and build and execute strategies for implementing such policies

Provide subject matter expertise on FERC regulatory issues and direct the integration of FERC regulatory matters into other functional activities

Effectively present FE's position on FERC regulatory matters to internal and external audiences, cultivating strong relationships with FERC Commissioners and staff

Identify, monitor, evaluate, analyze, and interpret federal regulatory developments and initiatives on matters affecting the business of FE

Act as the prime liaison between FE and FERC and selected federal agencies, business and industry associations and other regulatory groups. Maintain relationships with federal regulators, trade associations and other utility companies

Represent FE before trade associations, such as WIRES and EEI, regulatory agencies, and the Administration; ensure that the company's interests are represented in strategy meetings with other utilities and relevant parties on pending legislation and rulemakings

Act as a leader in industry coalitions pursuing goals of common interest

Act as a trusted advisor to matrixed peers and senior leadership on federal regulatory issues

Identify relevant emerging FERC issues and timely communicates with corporate and business unit executives, as appropriate

Partner with internal and external resources to help develop federal policy objectives along with strategies to advocate for and implement such policies

Communicate with FERC Commissioners and staff and other federal agencies, as appropriate, and help manage communications between the company and officials at FERC and other federal agencies, including management for FE executives and regulatory policy makers

Direct and manage company participation in proceedings at FERC and other federal agencies, as appropriate, including drafting and reviewing documents related to the company's participation in rulemakings, complaints, and settlement conferences

Review key FERC issuances and filings to identify and analyze business implications of relevant FERC proceedings and to coordinate company-wide responses

Coordinate communications regarding FERC actions and other federal policy matters, as appropriate

Strong interpersonal skills to provide effective liaison function between company and FERC and other regulatory officials

Strong consultative skills to work within the corporate matrix on cross-functional teams in assessing the implications of rulemakings, policy changes, and to assist in developing appropriate responses

Ability to negotiate with a broad spectrum of parties

Ability to quickly respond to and effectively manage multiple, shifting priorities

Attendance at governmental and regulatory meetings during and after regular business hours

Attendance at after-hours events and industry conferences

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field of study. Law degree preferred.

Understanding of Federal regulatory agencies, including strong relationships with FERC staff and an understanding of FERC operations and decision-making processes

Minimum of 10 or more years' experience specializing in energy regulatory or legal matters involving electric utilities. Such experience will include policy development, administrative litigation, and appellate litigation involving FERC or other agency matters

Excellent writing skills and a strategic vision to ensure that company's communications and formal comments at FERC and before other federal agencies are well-written and effective

Excellent oral skills to communicate with corporate leadership and with agency commissioners and staff

Strong interpersonal skills to provide effective liaison function between company and FERC and other regulatory officials

Ability to negotiate with a broad spectrum of parties

Benefits 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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