Ameren Illinois

ProgramSpecialistEnergyEfficiency

$71–110k Peoria, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Program Specialist Energy Efficiency at Ameren Illinois. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. oversight of the business operations components of Ameren Illinois and contractor-implemented Energy Efficiency and Demand Response programs. Monitor the performance of contractors responsible for the implementation and operation of Energy Efficiency”

What You'll Achieve.

increase Energy Efficiency participation among Ameren Illinois customers; Drive cost efficiency with external vendors; accurately monitor progress against program objectives, timelines, budgets and goals

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

problem solving; analytical

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional day trips within Ameren Illinois' territory and occasional overnight travel are required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree for an accredited college or university required, Three or more years of relevant experience required (e.g., contract compliance, marketing, accounting, technology, data reporting, engineering), Proficiency with Microsoft, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with critical time interpersonal, Excellent business, Potential for, Ability to work successfully in a team, Successful candidate must demonstrate a proven ability to collaborate successfully among diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives, decision making, problem solving, analytical and organizational and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic

Nice to Have

MBA, other related graduate degree, or Juris Doctorate preferred, Experience in contract development and management activities including supplier negotiations, statement of work drafting, vendor compensation models and invoicing, and contract administration is strongly preferred, May waive degree requirement for candidates with seven or more years of directly relevant experience

What You'll Do.

oversight of the business operations components of Ameren Illinois and contractor-implemented Energy Efficiency and Demand Response programs

Monitor the performance of contractors responsible for the implementation and operation of Energy Efficiency

Oversee the coordination of selecting

and contracting with external resources (subcontractors and vendors) committed to successful program execution

Collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders involved in approving and overseeing external vendors

Maintain an appropriate positive and mutually beneficial business relationship with business

and industry allies in support of Ameren Illinois’ Energy Efficiency objectives

Assist in the development and execution of business processes and strategies to increase Energy Efficiency participation among Ameren Illinois customers

Drive cost efficiency with external vendors through coordinating Requests for Proposals

Track program metrics

Prepare status reports to accurately monitor progress against program objectives

Stay current with ongoing trends in energy efficiency and demand response

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders involved in approving and overseeing external vendors; Ability to work successfully in a team; proven ability to collaborate successfully among diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives

Process & Methodology

program objectives, timelines, budgets, goals

Full Job Description

**_About Ameren Illinois_** ​ Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. **Our benefits include:** * Medical coverage on date of hire * 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan * 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire * Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays * Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave Visit our[ _Benefits and Perks_](https://www.ameren.com/company/careers/why-ameren/benefits) Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ### **_About The Position:_** ### ### _The Program Specialist, Energy Efficiency is part of the Ameren Illinois Clean Energy Transition Department 's Business Operations team and is responsible for the oversight of the business operations components of Ameren Illinois and contractor-implemented Energy Efficiency and Demand Response programs._ ### ### **_Key responsibilities include:_** * ### Monitor the performance of contractors responsible for the implementation and operation of Energy Efficiency. * ### Oversee the coordination of selecting, onboarding, and contracting with external resources (subcontractors and vendors) committed to successful program execution. * ### Collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders involved in approving and overseeing external vendors. * ### Maintain an appropriate positive and mutually beneficial business relationship with business, professional groups, and industry allies in support of Ameren Illinois’ Energy Efficiency objectives. * ### Assist in the development and execution of business processes and strategies to increase Energy Efficiency participation among Ameren Illinois customers. * ### Drive cost efficiency with external vendors through coordinating Requests

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