Strategic Portfolio Planning Analyst

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better, and communities stronger. The Strategic Portfolio Planning Analyst develops long-range facilities portfolio strategies that support business objectives and optimize real estate investments. This role is responsible for multi-year capital planning, asset forecasting, needs assessments, scenario modeling, and project prioritization for a portfolio of over 200 facilities, to ensure investments deliver maximum value. The position reports to the Manager of Facilities Portfolio and Strategy Planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Planning, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in strategic planning, capital planning, facilities management, portfolio management, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
• Experience evaluating capital investments and business cases.
• Knowledge of facility lifecycle planning and asset management principles.
• Strong presentation and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3 to 10-year capital and operating facility forecasts.
• Analyze facility conditions, utilization trends, business growth projections, and operational requirements.
• Maintain and prioritize facility capital and O&M needs across the portfolio.
• Conduct scenario analyses to evaluate investment alternatives and business impacts.
• Support development of portfolio optimization strategies and long-range roadmaps.
• Create financial models to evaluate capital investments and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and recommendations.
• Administer and maintain project portfolio repositories and planning systems, including OPPM.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Finance, Real Estate, and Business Unit stakeholders on strategic planning initiatives.
• Support development of facility master plans and portfolio optimization programs.

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