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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.
Join Alliant Energy as an Operations Coordinator II in a hybrid role supporting our Ottumwa Operations Center and Generating Station, where you’ll serve as a trusted partner keeping critical operations running smoothly. This role is ideal for a proactive, tech-savvy professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment—balancing multiple priorities, leveraging tools like Microsoft Office and SharePoint, has a passion for emerging AI capabilities and handling confidential information with discretion. As a self-starter, you’ll take initiative to identify challenges, implement solutions, and keep work moving forward with minimal direction. You’ll play a key role in driving efficiency, supporting financial and operational processes, and collaborating across teams to make a meaningful impact on our operations and communities.
At Alliant Energy, we are committed to serving our customers and building stronger communities—and that starts with strong operational support. We are seeking an Operations Coordinator II to support our team at the Ottumwa Operations Center and Ottumwa Generating Station.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to operations leaders and employees, helping ensure efficient, compliant, and well-coordinated day-to-day operations. As a key resource across multiple functions, you will leverage strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills to manage priorities, support financial and operational processes, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by keeping operations running smoothly and enabling our teams to succeed.
Job Summary
The Operations Coordinator II provides high-level administrative support to the operations team, ensuring efficiency and confidentiality in all aspects of the role. This position requires a deep understanding of company operations, procedures, and personnel, along with sound judgment and discretion. Serving as a key resource for both leaders and employees, the Operations Coordinator II demonstrates expertise across multiple subjects and functions. The role requires strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and involves compiling and analyzing data for use in presentations and reports.
What you will do
Operational Support: Ensures consistent operations across Alliant Energy Operations by adhering to company policies and procedures. Maintains and develops basic computer applications such as documents, forms, spreadsheets, charts, graphics, and presentations.
Records & Compliance: Tracks, maintains, and monitors operational files, contracts, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Assists with audits and data requests as directed.
Financial Oversight: Supports Operations in achieving financial goals by reviewing expenditures for accuracy and identifying cost-saving opportunities. May process invoices, vouchers, requisitions, and expense reports. Collaborates with financial analysts to monitor business group performance against budgets and review financial forecasts.
Administrative Systems: Develops and maintains moderately complex computer applications and databases. Establishes and manages filing systems for business records. Provides backup administrative support to other business groups or company executives as needed.
Project Coordination: Executes special projects, including preparing reports, strategic plans, and budget materials. Conducts research and compiles information to support decision-making. Offers recommendations for process improvements when appropriate.
Confidentiality & Discretion: Handles sensitive information and confidential matters with discretion. Exercises judgment and initiative in addressing issues in the absence of a supervisor, ensuring appropriate resolution and escalation.
Scheduling & Prioritization: Plans and coordinates daily activities for Operations, managing and prioritizing verbal and written requests. Maintains an accurate and dynamic schedule to reflect evolving priorities.
Education Requirements
Associate Degree Administrative Support, or related field. Preferred
Required Experience
3 years of related experience.
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting multiple business groups or supervisors.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated intermediate to advanced proficiency in the use of office equipment and computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Intermediate to advanced knowledge of internet web browsers. Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint preferred. Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat (PDF) software preferred.
Proficient and accurate typing skills required.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading.
Ability to perform accurately and effectively in a timely manner.
Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly.
Effective planning and organizational skills.
Ability to carry out duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Key Skills
Asset Protection • Business Process Improvements • Critical Incident Training • Physical Security Management • Regulatory Compliance • Schedule Management • Security Governance • Security Management • Stakeholder Management • Vendor Management
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
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.
Pay Range:
$20.81-$24.00/hourThis position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected].
Skills Required
- 3 years of related experience
- Associate Degree in Administrative Support or related field
- Experience supporting multiple business groups or supervisors
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat (PDF) software
- Proficient and accurate typing skills
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading
- Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to perform accurately and effectively in a timely manner
- Effective planning and organizational skills
- Ability to carry out duties with minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Passion or interest in emerging AI capabilities
What We Do
Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) is an energy holding company with more than 4,000 employees. Our top priority is providing nearly 953,000 homes, farms, and businesses in Iowa and Wisconsin with safe, reliable energy and power in a variety of sustainable forms. Honored in Newsweek’s 2021 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. Our corporate headquarters are located in Madison, Wisconsin. Additional general offices are located in Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, Iowa. We provide inclusive work environments, and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize and respect diversity. We appreciate the differences and perspectives a diverse culture brings to the work environment, the company and our customers. Alliant Energy is a responsible corporate citizen. We are careful stewards of the environment, we support the communities in which we do business and we aggressively pursue emerging technology and safe, sustainable methods of energy production.
