Load Forecasting Analyst

Analyst Position At Firstenergy Service CompanyFirstEnergy 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.About The Opportunity: This is for three open positions with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This is an onsite role and can report into any of our corporate locations within the service territory (OH, PA, MD, WV & NJ). The Analyst provides financial planning and/or reporting activities as a member of the Strategy organization. This individual supports the financial forecasting and analysis specific to the regulated distribution and transmission business segment within FirstEnergy as well as direct coordination on FirstEnergy consolidated financial results. The group is also responsible for preparing timely and accurate energy, peak load, and revenue forecasts for use by the business units and management to support decision-making. The salary range for this position is $62,900-$121,200 based on experience.Responsibilities Include:Support the customer, energy, and revenue forecast processesRepresent the Company's energy load forecasts through rate proceedings and other regulatory filings as neededStreamline existing and develop new forecasting processes to improve accuracy and efficiencyEffective use of data mining and analytical tools to enhance forecast processes and prepare relevant analysesEvaluate forecast input data for accuracy, with the ability to detect trends and outliersSupport regulatory filings related to forecastsCoordinating periodic actual results and forecasting data reporting, including various forms of financial management schedulesProviding excellent customer service through timely and accurate information, analysis, and reportingAble to develop positive working relationships with employees at all levelsOffer ideas and suggestions to improve complex work processes and projectsSupporting the tracking and analysis of the financial key performance indicatorsDeveloping effective working relationships with employees at all levels of FirstEnergyUnderstanding the financial and strategic goals of FirstEnergyPerform various customer analyses by effectively compiling, analyzing, and comparing large volumes of billing dataMaintain a safe workplace for coworkersQualifications Include: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 2 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 ability.