Senior Compliance Specialist - FERC and State Compliance

Compliance Specialist

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is a diversified energy company dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy comprises one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems based on serving six million customers in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Our diverse generating fleet features non-emitting nuclear, scrubbed baseload coal, natural gas, and pumped storage hydro and other renewables.

About the Opportunity

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.

The FERC & State Compliance organization is located within the Office of Ethics and Compliance. The organization is responsible for managing compliance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Standards of Conduct, Affiliate Restrictions, Cross-Subsidization and Market Behavior/Anti-Market Manipulation regulations, as well as State Codes of Conduct and Corporate Separation regulations.

This position reports to the Manager, FERC and State Compliance.

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Akron, OH. The preferred office location will be at the FirstEnergy Headquarters. Other locations within the FE service territory will also be considered.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on FERC Standards of Conduct, Affiliate Restrictions, Cross-Subsidization, and Market Behavior/Anti-Market Manipulation requirements; provide oversight and challenge to ensure FirstEnergy's companion compliance programs (FERC and State Compliance-owned) meet the Company's objective of sustained, demonstrable compliance.
• Own and continuously improve written guidance, policies, standards, and operating procedures that govern the FERC Compliance Programs; ensure documentation is audit-ready, version-controlled, and aligned to regulatory intent and business processes.
• Maintain deep knowledge of State Codes of Conduct compliance requirements and drive harmonization with FERC compliance frameworks where appropriate to streamline controls, reduce duplication, and strengthen enterprise consistency.
• Lead and support internal/external audits, investigations, and compliance reviews involving potential FERC violations; manage auditor interactions, coordinate timely responses to requests, and document corrective actions and remediation evidence to standards required for regulatory and audit scrutiny.
• Partner across compliance and control functions on investigations and special projects; advise on safeguards for FERC-sensitive information and support the independent functioning of FirstEnergy affiliates through clear controls, escalation pathways, and defensible documentation.
• Design, implement, and document new controls; consult with business leaders to build fit-for-purpose local compliance programs that mitigate emerging risks while enabling operational needs. Drive practical solutions that meet business objectives without compromising FERC regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and advise on the governance of employee FERC classifications and related access controls to ensure appropriate protection and segregation of FERC-sensitive information across FirstEnergy systems and network resources.
• Leverage FirstEnergy compliance technology to assign ownership, track control performance, monitor obligations, and produce defensible records that support audits, investigations, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Develop and enhance compliance metrics to measure program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform risk-based prioritization and management reporting.
• Build and sustain strong cross-functional partnerships critical to FERC compliance outcomes (Legal, HR, IT, Internal Audit, Physical Security); align roles and responsibilities, coordinate issue resolution, and drive timely execution of remediation commitments.
• Lead routine and ad hoc compliance training campaigns end-to-end (planning through completion validation), to achieve and sustain 100% completion.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to diverse audiences, translating complex regulatory requirements into clear expectations, actionable guidance, and measurable compliance behaviors.

Qualifications at the Senior level Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, including roles in regulatory, engineering, or business functions with demonstrated responsibility for compliance, auditing, analytical, or technical activities.
• Experience developing, enhancing, and implementing new or substantially revised programs strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and develop practical, risk?based solutions.
• Strong leadership and organizational capabilities, including planning and executing assessments, coordinating cross?functional efforts, and driving resolution of compliance matters.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Qualifications at the Staff level include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline required. Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience, including roles in regulatory, engineering, or business functions with demonstrated responsibility for compliance, auditing, analytical, or technical activities. Expert in developing, enhancing, and implementing new or substantially revised programs strongly preferred.
• Proactively identifies risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities, taking initiative to implement solutions with limited oversight.
• Expert experience in analyze complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and develop practical, risk?based solutions. Strong leadership and organizational capabilities, including planning and executing assessments, coordinating cross?functional efforts, and driving resolution of compliance matters.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in Microsoft Office applications, including 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 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 currently.

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.