FirstEnergy
Senior Advisor Federal Regulatory Affairs - Washington DC
FirstEnergy, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
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FirstEnergy .
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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FirstEnergy .
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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