Job DescriptionAbout the OpportunityThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This position can be located any FE Headquarter locationsThe selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.
The Distribution Portfolio and Utility Coordination (DPUC) Team manages Distribution investments and shared-use activities to ensure safe, compliant, and financially optimized outcomes while protecting FirstEnergy's assets, supporting reliable service, and fulfilling regulatory and stakeholder commitments.
The DPUC department's responsibilities are as follows:
- Identify, evaluate, and sequence capital projects that align with FirstEnergy's strategic, regulatory, and operational objectives
- Oversee the current-year portfolio to ensure projects are delivered on time, on scope, and on budget while balancing tradeoffs and ensuring compliance with governance processes and emergent needs
- Maintain an accurate view of capital expenditures by continuously updating project forecasts, monitoring variances, and integrating changes into the current and out-year plans
- Receive, evaluate, and process Joint Use attachment projects from beginning to end to meet FirstEnergy regulatory objectives, while maximizing cost recovery and measuring financial impacts
- Coordinate with Legal, Supply Chain, and State Engineering to prepare agreement packages and maintain a tracking database for reimbursable DOT relocation projects
- Develop and maintain reports and metrics for late tickets, on-time performance, and ticket volume to mitigate dig-in damages and violation claims from state PUCs
This role supports the forecasting and management of key portfolio and utility coordination components, including budgets, resources, materials, project schedules, regulatory timelines and work plans.
This position provides analytical and reporting support to the Distribution Portfolio and Utility Coordination team, helping ensure accurate insights into project performance, financials, benefits and risks.
Key Responsibilities - Reporting & Data Management
- Develop and maintain accurate financial and operational reports using tools such as Power BI, QlikView, TOAD Data Point, and Microsoft Office.
- Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure data integrity through regular validation and updates.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities and ensure consistent processes.
- Serve as a liaison to facilitate clear communication across teams.
- Support development of concise, executive-level presentations.
- Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights.
- Utilize systems such as SAP, Sage, Navigator, HVK, OPPM, Ecosys, and Unifier to generate reports.
- Identify and implement process improvements and reporting automation.
- Provide insights to support project planning, estimating, forecasting, and decision-making.
- Assist in monitoring project scope, estimates, budget, and schedule performance.
Qualifications Business Analyst - Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred; or equivalent experience
- 4+ years relevant experience (7+ without degree)
- Experience with data analysis, forecasting, and process improvement
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, Oracle, or QlikView preferred
- Ability to deliver accurate work within deadlines
Advanced Business Analyst - Bachelor's degree preferred; advanced degree or certification a plus
- 7+ years relevant experience (10+ without degree)
- Demonstrated experience in analysis, forecasting, and process improvements
- Greater independence and leadership in responsibilities
Senior Business Analyst - Bachelor's degree preferred; advanced degree or certification a plus
- 10+ years relevant experience (13+ without degree)
- Proven expertise in complex analysis, portfolio oversight, and process optimization
- High level of independence, leadership, and strategic contribution
Additional Expectations (Advanced & Senior Levels) - Perform responsibilities with increased autonomy and expertise
- Lead initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Provide advanced analytical insights and mentorship where applicable
