The position reports to the Director of Load Forecasting.
Responsibilities include
Support the customer, energy and revenue forecast processes
Represent the Company’s energy load forecasts through rate proceedings and other regulatory filings as needed
Streamline existing and develop new forecasting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
Effective use of data mining and analytical tools to enhance forecast processes and prepare relevant analyses
Evaluate forecast input data for accuracy, with the ability to detect trends and outliers.
Support regulatory filings related to forecasts
Coordinating periodic actual results and forecasting data reporting, including various forms of financial management schedules
Providing excellent customer service through timely and accurate information, analysis and reporting
Able to develop positive working relationships with employees at all levels
Offer ideas and suggestions to improve complex work processes and projects
Supporting the tracking and analysis of the financial key performance indicators
Developing effective working relationships with employees at all levels of FirstEnergy
Understanding the financial and strategic goals of FirstEnergy
Perform various customer analyses by effectively compiling, analyzing and comparing large volumes of billing data
Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Finance or related discipline required. Advanced degree a plus.
A minimum of 4-8 years’ relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes working knowledge of in-depth data analysis, reporting and forecasting processes, rate and regulatory filings, or financial statement analysis.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Experience working with large datasets
Experience with programming languages, such as Python, R, and SQL a plus.
Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships
Strong critical thinking skills
Desire to continue to learn and grow
Display analytical abilities, including problem solving and decision making
Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent time management skills
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 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
