Business Analyst - WV & MD Engineering Services - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

15d • Onsite

About The Position

This position can be located at any FE Headquarter location. The 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certification a plus

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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