Senior Data Center Support Specialist

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At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy.

That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

• Conduct in-market site visits, coordinate events, and facilitate meetings with key external partners, including corporate real‑estate executives and site consultants.
• Promote Alliant Energy territories to target audiences through proactive outreach and creative marketing plans and assist local communities in business and industrial park planning, development, and attraction efforts.
• Serve as a resource and liaison to commercial businesses, industries, and communities regarding development strategies and plans, including information and technical advice on grants, loans, incentives, land‑use issues and community planning and development.
• Represent Alliant Energy to municipal, local, and state officials for economic development committees, meetings, events, and conferences to promote Alliant Energy’s service area and regional business climate.
• Research current trends in community and economic development and determine program modifications and enhancements to keep Alliant Energy’s economic and community development offerings effective and competitive.
• Manage the implementation of strategic economic development programs and ensure programs are being supported and promoted effectively.
• Maintain metrics on successful renewals and renewal efforts and provide data to support internal and external regional partners.
• May mentor others on the Community and Economic Development team and assist in their professional development.
• May also be responsible for efforts to renew or enter into franchise agreements with the communities served.
• Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s values and help deliver on our purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

• Bachelor’s Degree, emphasis in business administration, planning, economics, marketing, communications, or related area (preferred).

• 5 years professional/technical experience in industrial or commercial customer relations/account management or professional business experience in either economic or community development.

• Must be willing to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret federal and state safety, energy, and environmental regulations (preferred).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and service agreements (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheet and project‑management) (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Advanced ability to communicate with national, state, and community‑level economic development officials and community elected and appointed officials to increase company visibility and enhance understanding of key economic policy and development issues.

• Business Development
• Business Negotiations
• Community Outreach
• Company Representation
• Competitive Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Etymical Development Strategy
• Innovation Management
• Partnership Management
• Project and Program Management

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

$100,000 – $110,000. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The…