Consultant - Legislative Regulatory Policy & Administration - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
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FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Ohio, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
The Consultant, Legislative Policy serves as a strategic advisor and thought leader within FirstEnergy’s External Affairs organization. This senior role is pivotal in shaping company positions on complex legislative issues and driving policy initiatives that align with FirstEnergy’s business objectives. The Consultant is expected to demonstrate leadership through influence, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
This is an onsite position reporting to the Director, Legislative Regulatory Policy & Administration and should be located near our Akron, OH Headquarters.
Responsibilities:
Legislative Analysis & Policy Development
- Lead comprehensive reviews of proposed legislation; synthesize SME input and craft clear, actionable company positions.
- Independently develop positions on emerging issues using sound judgment and prior experience; validate with SMEs and leadership.
- Perform advanced legislative impact analysis, including drafting redlines and scenario modeling.
- Research and anticipate legislative trends nationwide; develop strategic principles and guidance documents for leadership.
- Collaborate with Government Affairs and SMEs to draft proposed legislation and policy frameworks.
Internal Communication & Reporting
- Prepare high-level policy briefs and executive summaries for senior leadership.
- Support the Vice President of External Affairs in developing quarterly Political and Lobbying Action Plans.
- Deliver presentations and facilitate discussions with executives and internal stakeholders on legislative priorities.
- Maintain and update the department’s Business Continuity Plan.
Systems & Process Management
- Oversee enhancements to the Legislative Policy SharePoint site to ensure optimal functionality and user experience.
- Drive process innovation for legislative tracking, reporting, and knowledge management.
- Establish best practices and governance standards for policy documentation and communication.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Support
- Serve as a trusted advisor to internal lobbyists and business units on legislative strategy.
- Build strong relationships across departments and external stakeholders to align policy positions with corporate objectives.
- Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on legislative analysis and policy development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Economics, or related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in legislative or regulatory policy, ideally within the energy or utility sector.
- Deep understanding of legislative processes, policy development, and political dynamics.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex issues into concise, strategic insights.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; SharePoint design and workflow experience highly desirable.
- Proven ability to lead through influence, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership.
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes 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, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
Position Classification
Exempt
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