Government Relations Representative

Ameren • Springfield, IL

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About The Position

The Government Relations Rep maintains and cultivates favorable relations through personal contact with elected state officeholders, appointed state officials and their staff. Maintain relationships with government affairs representatives of utilities and other organizations to develop coalitions in support of Ameren’s positions on legislative and policy issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Five or more years of relevant lobbying, communications or government relations experience required.
• Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations.
• Ability to identify potential issues and initiate course correction to deliver desired outcome.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work as a team with experience in negotiating difficult issues.
• Willingness to travel and work irregular and long hours unexpectedly and as required.
• Must have strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstration of Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Government or similar.
• Specialization in Political Science or Business Administration discipline preferred.
• Previous experience in working with utility industrial customers as well as experience with utility operations of power marketing, generation and/or transmission and delivery preferred.
• Direct supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist senior government relations representatives in presenting position papers and testimony to appropriate legislators, committees, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with legislators and staff, legislative representatives of utilities and other organizations.
• Collaborate with Ameren’s Sr. Legislative Representatives and lobbyists to develop coalitions in support of the company's positions on policy issues and to implement strategy.
• Recognize issues, proposals, regulations and legislation that may impact Ameren.
• Interact with company experts to determine the corporate position on such matters and effectively communicate the position to elected officeholders, appointed officials and their staff.
• Track progress of all relevant legislation, legislative hearings and stakeholder’s meetings on a daily basis.
• Communicate policy and policy changes to company experts and stakeholders, as appropriate and needed, to determine the company's position
• Effectively communicate and advocate for policy positions to legislators, staff and key stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees