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Alliant Energy · 1 day ago

Senior Data Center Support Specialist

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

Alliant Energy is dedicated to serving customers and building stronger communities. They are seeking a Senior Data Center Support Specialist who will manage inquiries and support large load customers, particularly in data centers and high-demand data services.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Conducts in-market site visits, coordinates events, and facilitates meetings with key external partners, including corporate real estate executives and site consultants

Promotes 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

Serves 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

Represents 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

Researches current trends in community and economic development and determines program modifications and enhancements to keep Alliant Energy’s economic and community development offerings effective and competitive

Manages the implementation of strategic economic development programs and ensures programs are being supported and promoted effectively

Maintains metrics on successful renewals and renewal efforts and provides 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

Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities

Qualification

Economic Development StrategyBusiness DevelopmentCommunity OutreachData AnalysisProjectProgram ManagementBusiness NegotiationsCompany RepresentationCompetitive IntelligencePartnership ManagementInnovation Management

Required

Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in business administration, planning, economics, marketing, communications, or related area

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

Travel can include occasional overnight stays

Must possess a valid driver's license

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

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 the internal understanding of key economic policy and development issues