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FirstEnergy · 1 day ago

Senior Advisor NJ Regulatory Affairs

Holmdel, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$182K/yr - $214K/yr

10+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Senior Advisor NJ Regulatory Affairs will develop and maintain relationships with the Board of Public Utilities, manage regulatory strategies, and coordinate activities across various business units to align with company objectives.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain positive business relationships with the Board of Public Utilities (BPU)

Service as a key liaison for FirstEnergy to the BPU

Communicate with external stakeholders on a wide range of issues

Monitor, analyze, and report on all regulatory matters at the BPU and make recommendations to management to support decision making

Develop and execute regulatory strategies that advance the goals of the company

Coordinate regulatory activities with applicable FirstEnergy business units such as External Affairs, Legal, Rates, Operations, and Finance to ensure proper alignment with business objectives

Supervises staff that address escalated complaints to the BPU to ensure proper resolution

Ability to understand the company’s objectives, their financial implications and be able to communicate them to stakeholders

Understand and stay current on all applicable laws, pending legislation, administrative rules and policies that impact FirstEnergy

Act with a high degree of integrity, honesty, and credibility when representing the company

Foresee regulatory, legislative, and policy opportunities to advance the company’s business objectives

Represent FirstEnergy at industry meetings, conferences, and events

Qualification

Electric utility regulationsRegulatory strategy developmentStakeholder communicationBusiness acumenMicrosoft Office proficiencyLeadership skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeamwork skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, technical, or related discipline required

Minimum 10 years' relevant experience required

Relevant work experience will include working with external audiences to communicate/advocate positions

Electric utility industry and utility regulations experience required

Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Exceptional relationship management, leadership, and teamwork skills

Business and political acumen

Ability to think strategically and creatively

Manage multiple priorities and focus on urgent tasks

Ability to work after normal business hours, which could include evening or weekend travel to industry conferences

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Benefits

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

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Company

FirstEnergy

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We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Founded in 1997

Akron, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees