Federal Government Relations Representative

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also  transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities.  As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

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 & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

About The Position

The Federal Legislative Affairs Representative is responsible for maintaining and cultivating favorable relationships with federal elected officials and staff, peers within the Washington DC utility community, and trade associations to support of Ameren’s positions on legislative and policy issues. This position will be responsible for administration and compliance of the company's political action committee and required compliance filings.

The role is based in Washington, D.C.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working in close partnership with the Director of Federal Legislative Affairs to represent Ameren's viewpoint and policy priorities.
• Maintaining relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, legislative representatives of utilities and other organizations, as well as the company’s trade associations and contract lobby team and Ameren coworkers to support Ameren’s positions on legislative issues.

• Providing strategic guidance on policy issues.
• Being proactive and reactive with legislation and hearings. Collaborate with company experts to determine the company's position on such matters and effectively communicate the position to legislators, staff and stakeholders.
• Recognizing issues, proposals, regulations and legislation that may impact Ameren.
• Responsible as the subject matter expert on the required Federal Elections Committee (FEC) compliance requirements for Ameren‘s government affairs office, as well as the Ameren Federal Political Action Committee manager.

Qualifications- Level 1

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Specialization in political science, communications, or business, preferred. Three or more years of relevant legislative, lobbying, communications, supervisory or similar experience required. Understanding of the federal legislative process is required; previous experience in working on energy policy preferred.

Qualification-Level 2

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Specialization in political science, communications, or business, preferred.

Five or more years of relevant legislative, lobbying, communications, supervisory or similar experience required.  Understanding of the federal legislative process is required; previous experience in working on energy policy preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations. Ability to identify potential issues and initiate course correction to deliver desired outcomes. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a team with experience in negotiating difficult issues.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process.  Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

* This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials.

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.