Consultant Load Forecasting - Strategy, Long Term Planning & Bus Performance - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

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 (

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FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00] Consultant, Load Forecasting The Consultant, Load Forecasting serves as a trusted enterprise advisor, providing leadership, technical expertise, and strategic insight into the evolving landscape of energy demand. The Consultant will shape long-term load forecasting frameworks, guide executive decision-making, support regulatory strategy, and lead high-impact analytical initiatives that influence the company's future direction. This position is ideal for a seasoned forecasting professional who brings deep analytical experience, strong external-facing communication skills, and the ability to steward complex, enterprise‑wide forecasting processes. The Consultant will also play a pivotal role in modernizing forecasting capabilities and developing talent across the organization. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Forecast Leadership Serve as the primary technical authority for enterprise customer, energy, and peak load forecasts, ensuring alignment across Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Rates, and Planning. Own and advance FirstEnergy's long-term forecasting architecture, including scenario frameworks, governing assumptions, and methodological standards. Drive transparency, rigor, and cross-functional coordination in all forecasting outputs. Regulatory Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement Provide expert-level support for rate cases, regulatory filings, and stakeholder proceedings. Prepare and defend forecasting analyses, ensuring clarity, defensibility, and alignment with regulatory expectations. Advise senior leaders on forecast risk, uncertainty, and strategic implications. Scenario Modeling & Strategic Insights Lead enterprise scenario modeling related to electrification, DER and EV adoption, economic cycles, extreme weather patterns, and evolving customer classes. Translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise insights and narratives for senior leadership. Identify structural trends and emerging drivers that influence long-term energy demand. Modernization & Innovation Lead initiatives to upgrade forecasting tools, datasets, automation processes, statistical methodologies, and machine learning integration. Promote innovation by identifying emerging industry best practices and recommending enhancements to improve forecast accuracy and usability. Collaboration & Talent Development Partner with teams across Finance, Operations, Rates, Regulatory Affairs, and Strategy to ensure cohesive forecasting approaches and shared assumptions. Mentor and develop junior and mid-level analysts, elevating modeling rigor, communication skills, and domain expertise across the team. Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field; a master's degree is preferred but not required. Typically, 7 - 10 years of professional experience in load forecasting, energy analytics, utility planning, or related quantitative fields within the energy sector. Demonstrated experience contributing to or leading complex analytical projects; experience collaborating across functional teams in a regulated utility environment is a strong plus. Technical Expertise Proficiency with statistical modeling and forecasting techniques (e.g., regression modeling, time‑series methods, econometric analysis, scenario modeling). Experience using analytical tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, or similar platforms. Strong skills in data visualization and analysis using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar. Ability to build, maintain, and troubleshoot forecasting models and incorporate sensitivity analyses. Familiarity with large datasets and data integration concepts; experience with automation or advanced analytics is preferred Industry & Regulatory Acumen Solid understanding of electric utility operations, customer classes, and the fundamentals of energy demand. Familiarity with regulatory processes, rate cases, and load forecasting requirements for regulated utilities. Awareness of key industry trends including electrification, distributed energy resources (DER), electric vehicles (EVs), renewables, and weather‑driven load dynamics. Professional Skills & Communication Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear insights for both technical and non‑technical audiences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare presentations and participate in regulatory or stakeholder discussions. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Ability to work independently with sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and quality. 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 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