Senior Compliance Specialist - FERC and State Compliance

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The FERC & State Compliance organization, part of the Office of Ethics and Compliance, is responsible for managing compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Standards of Conduct, Affiliate Restrictions, Cross-Subsidization, and Market Behavior/Anti-Market Manipulation regulations, as well as State Codes of Conduct and Corporate Separation regulations. This full-time, on-site position is located in Akron, OH, preferably at the FirstEnergy Headquarters, though other locations within the FE service territory may be considered. The selected candidate's final job level may be adjusted based on interview results, skills, work history, and experience.

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
• incentive compensation
• 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