LTIIP Project Selection and Scoping Specialist - PA

FirstEnergy • Erie, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is for three (3) open positions with FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The LTIIP Specialist conducts financial analysis, data interpretation and information presentations to the leadership team for review and analysis. The business analyst works closely with stakeholders to identify goals, best practices, and other active methods for gathering and analyzing information as it relates to the needs of the organization. This individual provides insights that help the decision-making process and align capital and resource allocation within the business budget. The business analyst drives fresh initiatives for safety, financial planning and business data utilization and identifies business areas that can be improved for safety performance, increased efficiency, and strengthen business processes. The business analyst works closely with others throughout state operations to communicate their findings and helps implement changes to support state model objectives. These positions can be located at any service center in multiple Pennsylvania locations. Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania area of operations.

Requirements

• Two-to-four-year degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related discipline and minimum 7 to 10 years’ related work experience is required.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 10 to 13 years’ related work experience is required.
• Related work experience includes planning/analysis, performance reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• A solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications – pivot tables, vlookups, filtering
• Strong computer application experience in the Microsoft suite; PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Able to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities and projects
• Able to build strong working relationships to support leaders and business units
• Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements
• Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Apply new technology to its fullest potential to reach operational process improvement goals
• Model active learning through continuing to learn, develop breadth of knowledge, skills and perspective

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Compiling and interpreting data, from various resources, in a concise and professional manner.
• Developing charts, tables, presentations, and other elements of data visualization.
• Identifying and prioritizing the organization's functional and technical needs and requirements.
• Creating models and reports to support business decisions.
• Understanding business strategies, goals, and requirements.
• Forecasting, budgeting, and performing both variance analysis and financial analysis.
• Supporting other business units with data requests; Workforce Development, and Business Services.
• Building respectful and effective working relationships with state leaders and key stakeholders in multiple business units to work collaboratively on various requests and initiatives.
• Collaborating with state leaders on various data requests and providing interpretation.
• Describing opportunities and solutions for the business model.
• Delivering quality and accurate work within established deadlines.
• Providing storm support, as required, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree