Analyst - Legislative Policy

First Energy • Akron, OH

33d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Legislative Policy function. This position focuses on tasks tied to specific legislative policy issues. The role requires strong collaboration, reflecting the highly interactive nature of the broader Policy team across the company. This position reports directly to the Director of Legislative Policy and is an onsite role based at FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, OH.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience (legislative research, data analysis, industry research, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including subject matter experts and leadership.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive and independent work style.
• Demonstrates a strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically and innovatively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Word, for report development and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a regulatory or policy environment.
• Experience developing leadership-ready presentations and communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Legislative Policy in advancing strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with senior department members to review, summarize, and distribute legislation to subject matter experts.
• Collaborate to synthesize internal feedback to develop company positions and draft legislative redlines.
• Conduct in-depth research on frequently introduced legislative topics and advise team members on findings.
• Analyze legislative trends across U.S. states to identify emerging issues and opportunities.
• Perform data-driven research and compile reports to support decision-making.
• Support FirstEnergy's internal state lobbyists with timely information and resources.
• Maintain and update the Legislative Policy SharePoint site for accurate and accessible information.
• Input legislation and feedback into the internal tracking system to ensure data integrity.
• Develop high-quality PowerPoint presentations and Word documents for management and executive briefings.
• Take initiative to identify and resolve issues, driving projects to successful closure.
• Challenge established processes constructively to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety in all activities.

Benefits

• employees are key to our success.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities