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    Senior Business Analyst - Akron, United States - FirstEnergy

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    FirstEnergy at a Glance


    We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

    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.


    The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted.

    This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.

    About the Opportunity

    This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU]

    Location:
    Akron, OH- Will be expcted to work on-site.


    Summary of Responsibilities:


    The successful candidate will support the FEU State Operations and be responsible for data mining, data interpretation and disseminating information to the leadership team for review and analysis.

    The business analyst works closely with stakeholders to identify goals, best practices, and other active methods for gathering and analyzing data as it relates to the needs of the organization.


    In this role, the business analyst will provide statistical insights and report development/generation that help the decision-making process, align capital and resource allocation within the business budget, provide granular safety related performance data, and ad hoc business requests.

    The Business Analyst will drive fresh initiatives for safety, financial planning and business data utilization and identify business areas that can be improved for safety performance, increased efficiency, and strengthen business processes.

    The successful candidate will work closely with others throughout state operations to communicate their findings and help implement changes to support state model objectives.

    This position is responsible for supporting the FEU state leadership team with data requests, presentation development, and support of various business initiatives (eg. DEI/United Way).

    Compiling and interpreting data, from various resource, in a concise and professional manner

    Developing charts, tables, presentations and other elements of data visualization

    Identifying and prioritizing the organization's functional and technical needs and requirements

    Creating models and reports to support business decisions

    Understanding business strategies, goals, and requirements

    Forecasting, budgeting, and performing both variance analysis and financial analysis

    Supporting other business units with data requests; Workforce Development, Business Services

    Building respectful and effective working relationships with state leaders and key stakeholders in multiple business units to work collaboratively on various requests and initiatives

    Collaborating with state leaders on various data requests and providing interpretation

    Describing opportunities and solutions for the business model

    Timely responding to requests

    Providing storm support, as required, including off-hours, weekends and holidays

    Delivering quality and accurate work within established deadlines


    Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, with a minimum of 7 years related work experience required. An advanced degree or professional certification preferred. In lieu of degree, 10 years of direct, related experience required.

    A solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications – pivot tables, vlookups, filtering

    Strong computer application experience in the Microsoft suite; PowerPoint, Excel, Word

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data

    Experience in planning/analysis, performance reporting, forecasting, budgeting

    Excellent analytical abilities

    Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities and projects

    Knowledge of various FE/FEU systems for sourcing data

    Ability to build strong working relationships to support leaders and business units

    Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements

    Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

    Apply new technology to its fullest potential to reach operational process improvement goals

    Model active learning through continuing to learn, develop breadth of knowledge, skills and perspective

    Experience in utility operations preferred

    Sr.

    Business Analyst Level include all of the above plus:

    Four-year degree in related discipline, with minimum 10 years relevant work experience required. An advanced degree or professional certification preferred.

    In lieu of college degree, minimum 13 years relevant work experience will be required.

    Demonstrated experience providing ownership by leading others in solving highly complex problems and situations.

    Experience utilizing best practices, techniques, and analytical 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 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

    FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

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