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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. About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This is a full-time, on-site position located at any FirstEnergy location, with regular travel required to Valley Forge, PA. The selected candidate may be eligible for relocation assistance, per the FirstEnergy Relocation Program for New Hires. The estimated pay range for this role is $118,150 - $166,800. The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, include a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay range for NJ $141,780 - $200,160. Overview: The Consultant, PJM Market Policy serves as a strategic advisor and thought leader in shaping FirstEnergy's market policy within PJM. This role drives cross-functional collaboration, influences policy development, and represents FirstEnergy in industry forums. The position requires deep expertise in PJM markets, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory strategy. Key Responsibilities: Leads technical discussions with business unit experts (internal and external), requiring extensive knowledge of PJM markets and operations, market analytics, and industry trends as well as knowledge of FirstEnergy operations. Supports development of market policy strategies that are aligned with FirstEnergy's business objectives. FirstEnergy's primary contact with the Regional Transmission Organization (PJM) for market policy matters. Responsible for building relationships and advocacy of market policy issues at PJM and Monitoring Analytics (MA), including PJM and MA leadership as well as PJM Board. Requires expert knowledge of PJM Market Rules and Stakeholder Process. Demonstrates understanding of PJM Governing Agreements and Manuals, their relationship to PJM rules as well as the impact of proposed changes to FE. Analyze and interpret PJM Market Rules, Governing Agreements, and Manuals to assess business impacts and guide internal stakeholders. Demonstrates thought leadership and provides strategic guidance on complex PJM issues. Serves as a strategic advisor on market policy-related matters. Acts as a liaison between PJM and FirstEnergy stakeholders, providing education on key issues. Maintains focus on coverage of market issues and prioritizes them based on potential impact: Leads development of market-related energy policy positions for the Company, framing positions into the context of the Company business strategy. Build consensus among key internal and external business stakeholders and directs advocacy at PJM. Advances external advocacy efforts at PJM on critical market policy issues with other key PJM Stakeholders. Builds consensus on key company positions with other market participants. Advance external advocacy efforts and represent FirstEnergy in industry coalitions to influence market rule changes. Attends in-person and participates/advocates/leads on FirstEnergy's behalf at PJM Senior Standing committees and PJM Standing committees. Represents Transmission Owner Sector at PJM Liaison Committee Meetings where PJM Members present issues to the PJM Board of Managers. Actively participates in, including at the committee leadership level, other PJM Committees such as the Finance Committee which requires election by the PJM Sector and PJM Members. Represents FirstEnergy at industry conferences. Role requires extensive travel. Supports advocacy and communication/education efforts and other regulatory filings and reporting outside PJM including at FERC and State Commissions. Models FirstEnergy core values and behaviors: Actively demonstrates, is accountable for and encourages behavior that fosters a culture of integrity and accountability. Ensure that business activities, processes and procedures are performed in compliance with all applicable requirements and with the highest ethical standards. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related discipline required. Minimum 10 years relevant work experience in the energy or utility industry with a focus on public policy development and/or implementation. Experience with the RTO/ISO stakeholder process with a preference for experience in PJM. Ability to convey complex technical information to various audiences including senior management, team members, and others with varying degrees of technical background. Understanding of the energy industry with knowledge in PJM markets. Excellent communication and relationship building experience to effectively represent the company at external stakeholder meetings. Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives in alignment with company objectives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) 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