Senior Compliance Specialist - FERC and State Compliance

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

3h • Onsite

About The Position

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio, serving six million customers in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions with a diverse generating fleet. The FERC & State Compliance organization, part of the Office of Ethics and Compliance, manages compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Standards of Conduct, Affiliate Restrictions, Cross-Subsidization, Market Behavior/Anti-Market Manipulation regulations, and State Codes of Conduct and Corporate Separation regulations. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family at a lower level, determined by the interview process considering skills, work history, experience, and other qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, including roles in regulatory, engineering, or business functions with demonstrated responsibility for compliance, auditing, analytical, or technical activities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and develop practical, risk‑based solutions.
• Strong leadership and organizational capabilities, including planning and executing assessments, coordinating cross‑functional efforts, and driving resolution of compliance matters.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing, enhancing, and implementing new or substantially revised programs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on FERC Standards of Conduct, Affiliate Restrictions, Cross-Subsidization, and Market Behavior/Anti-Market Manipulation requirements; provide oversight and challenge to ensure FirstEnergy’s companion compliance programs (FERC and State Compliance-owned) meet the Company’s objective of sustained, demonstrable compliance.
• Own and continuously improve written guidance, policies, standards, and operating procedures that govern the FERC Compliance Programs; ensure documentation is audit-ready, version-controlled, and aligned to regulatory intent and business processes.
• Maintain deep knowledge of State Codes of Conduct compliance requirements and drive harmonization with FERC compliance frameworks where appropriate to streamline controls, reduce duplication, and strengthen enterprise consistency.
• Lead and support internal/external audits, investigations, and compliance reviews involving potential FERC violations; manage auditor interactions, coordinate timely responses to requests, and document corrective actions and remediation evidence to standards required for regulatory and audit scrutiny.
• Partner across compliance and control functions on investigations and special projects; advise on safeguards for FERC-sensitive information and support the independent functioning of FirstEnergy affiliates through clear controls, escalation pathways, and defensible documentation.
• Design, implement, and document new controls; consult with business leaders to build fit-for-purpose local compliance programs that mitigate emerging risks while enabling operational needs. Drive practical solutions that meet business objectives without compromising FERC regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and advise on the governance of employee FERC classifications and related access controls to ensure appropriate protection and segregation of FERC-sensitive information across FirstEnergy systems and network resources.
• Leverage FirstEnergy compliance technology to assign ownership, track control performance, monitor obligations, and produce defensible records that support audits, investigations, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Develop and enhance compliance metrics to measure program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform risk-based prioritization and management reporting.
• Build and sustain strong cross-functional partnerships critical to FERC compliance outcomes (Legal, HR, IT, Internal Audit, Physical Security); align roles and responsibilities, coordinate issue resolution, and drive timely execution of remediation commitments.
• Lead routine and ad hoc compliance training campaigns end-to-end (planning through completion validation), to achieve and sustain 100% completion.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to diverse audiences, translating complex regulatory requirements into clear expectations, actionable guidance, and measurable compliance behaviors.

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees