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FirstEnergy · 1 day ago

Rates Analyst - Reading, PA

Reading, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility committed to making customers’ lives brighter and the environment better. The Rates Analyst will support the Pennsylvania distribution utility in recovering costs, shape strategic direction through regulatory proceedings, and strengthen relationships with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support efforts to ensure that FirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania distribution utility (FE PA) receives adequate and timely recovery of their costs

Help shape the overall strategic direction for FirstEnergy through various regulatory proceedings (including supporting the writing of testimony and the discovery process)

Use analytical skills to develop an understanding of various ratemaking concepts, including revenue requirements, cost allocation, cost of service, rate of return, regulatory accounting, and the time value of money

Assist in strengthening the relationship between FE PA and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) by establishing regulatory rapport with the PUC Staff and other members of the external regulatory community

Assist in the development of regulatory strategies on other regulatory and engineering matters, such as grid modernization and other emerging technologies, line extensions, interconnections, and lighting topics

Support the regional customer service and engineering organizations on matters such as tariff implementation and enforcement, and other customer inquiries

Conduct business-specific research, analyzing data, interpreting results, and making recommendations

Meet the needs of internal and external customers through sound service and responsiveness

Provide analytical support to mid to executive level management

Exercise sound decision making by developing alternatives and recommendations to advance Company positions and improve work processes

Develop effective working relationship with employees within own work group and throughout the FirstEnergy organization

Actively seek formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand evolving regulatory and policy issues

Qualification

Analytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeRegulatory knowledgeResearch skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering / engineering technology, math or related discipline required

Minimum 2 years relevant work experience required

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

Must be willing to travel for business to other company locations and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for hearings, meetings and other activities, which may include overnight travel

Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships

Demonstrate analytical abilities, including problem solving and decision making

Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred

Advanced degree is a plus

SAP, Business Explorer, Qlikview, and other data querying tools 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

Glassdoor3.6

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