Senior Program Associate, EC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Act as a key member of the EC team tasked with the daily execution of the Ameren Illinois Fleet Assessment Program.

• Engage in outreach activities, including phone calls, emails, meetings, and follow-ups, to establish a network of program participants.

• Assist participants in gathering and processing fleet data, such as vehicle inventories, usage patterns, fuel consumption, and maintenance expenses, to facilitate thorough fleet assessments.

• Create total cost of ownership (TCO) fleet analysis models using the EC’s DRVE tool, review results with participants, and aid in decision-making regarding vehicle prioritization and procurement strategies.

• Monitor participant progress and support ongoing project oversight to ensure alignment with program objectives and timelines.

• Provide practical support to participating communities and partners as they transition from planning to implementation, working closely with Ameren Illinois staff.

• Establish and maintain robust working relationships with partners in government, utilities, academia, business, and nonprofit sectors.

• Organize and lead meetings, workshops, and planning sessions with program participants and stakeholders.

• Represent and present on behalf of EC at conferences, webinars, and stakeholder gatherings, including creating presentations and showcasing successful implementation stories.

• Promote information sharing and connections among stakeholders to further best practices, program design, and knowledge transfer.

• Monitor relevant federal, state, and local transportation electrification policies, funding opportunities, and industry trends.

• Review and compile guidance and program documentation to enhance outreach, planning, and implementation efforts.

• Create materials such as fact sheets, briefing memos, slide decks, and implementation resources.

• Collaborate with other EC teams, including Policy, Freight, and Campaigns, on joint initiatives, deliverables, and projects.

• Facilitate the execution and management of EC projects and programs by setting and monitoring outcomes, deliverables, staffing plans, timelines, and budgets.

• Provide regular updates to project partners and relevant stakeholders (e.g., funding organizations, interested parties, government entities, etc.).

• Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of program results, lessons learned, and best practices.

• Assist with proposal development and reporting processes for funders and/or clients, including content creation, editing, and leading collaborative planning sessions with external partners and internal team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in transportation electrification, energy policy, utility programs, nonprofits, local or state government, consulting, or a related area.

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, with ongoing outreach through phone, email, and meetings to recruit, retain, or influence participation in programs or initiatives.

• Strong comprehension of transportation electrification concepts, including EV fleets, charging infrastructure, utility programs, and/or federal and state funding mechanisms.

• Comfortable acting as an external-facing representative, including leading or supporting presentations, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in producing clear, audience-specific materials.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while maintaining responsiveness, accountability, and proactive communication.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with project management tools like Monday.com is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage) premiums for employee and dependents

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan (Roth offered) with 3% employer match

• Life insurance

• 17 days paid time off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and sick leave annually

• $60/month cell phone allowance

• Sabbatical for eligible employees