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FirstEnergy · 1 day ago

Compliance Specialist - PA

Greensburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility committed to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Compliance Specialist will support regulatory activities, prepare regulatory reports, assess compliance, and represent the company in various state meetings.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Preparing, writing, and validating required regulatory reports, data requests, or other required regulatory requests

Assessing compliance of all state regulatory commitments with government regulated policies and standards through regulatory audits, data submittals, and spot checks

Identifying and coordinating process improvements and best practices to support FE Utilities' ability to comply with all regulatory commitments

Reviewing and interpreting rules generated by regulatory entities such as state commissions

Monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing gaps between state rules and existing processes and making recommendations for gap closure

Representing FE Utilities and the operating companies in Commission Staff meetings, working groups, and other various State meetings

Providing support for required state regulatory activity for FE Utilities including responses and implementation of orders, settlement agreements, new/revised rulemakings, formal investigations/audits, rate cases, management audits, and other regulatory driven programs

Providing critical support to the operating companies, FE Utilities leadership, Rates & Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Government/External Affairs, Emergency Preparedness, and Communications for FE Utilities state regulatory topics

Conducting research, analyzing data, interpreting results, and communicating findings

Communicating proficiently, both verbally and in writing, to internal FirstEnergy departments and external regulatory entities

Working in cross functional teams

Developing, implementing, and revising compliance programs, as needed

Building relationships and credibility across the organization

Providing assistance during emergencies and storm related activities by communicating to regulatory entities

Qualification

Regulatory complianceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeProcess improvementProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum bachelor's degree in IT or Business, or related discipline, along with 4+ years of related work experience; related work experience includes compliance, regulatory, research, writing capabilities and attention to detail. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of direct, related experience will be considered. The experience must include a basic understanding of the subject matter

Works safely according to company policies and procedures

Analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to proactively identify complex challenges or roadblocks and make results-driven recommendations

Ability to identify process improvements and efficiencies, and support implementation to improve work processes

Delivers quality, accurate work within established deadlines

Demonstrates advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Prepares and deliver presentations for a variety of audiences

Demonstrates strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Power BI, and Word

Ability to complete various required outage reports for regulatory entities during storm and emergency situations, and rotate on-call during non-storm periods

Preferred

Working knowledge of CREWS, SAP, GIS, NMS, and querying tools (i.e. Toad) is a plus

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