Business Analyst - Portfolio Management - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the forecasting and management of key portfolio components, including budgets, resources, materials, outage planning, and project schedules. The team ensures active projects remain on track for scope, cost, and in-service dates while addressing emergent work to maintain overall portfolio performance. This position provides analytical and reporting support to Transmission Portfolio Management and Scoping & Estimating teams, helping ensure accurate insights into project performance, financials, and risks.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to deliver accurate work within deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent experience
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or QlikView preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• Company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree