Process and Control Specialist

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.

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 The Position

The Process and Controls Specialist works closely with all levels of management to assess the Company's operations and projects, focusing on those that support strategic initiatives and business plans. The Process and Controls Specialist assesses the effectiveness of processes and controls across the company's electric and gas operations, including for example, project management, project planning, operations and engineering processes, key business and operational initiatives, and regulatory compliance.  The Process and Controls Specialist is a role within the Internal Audit department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct reviews to evaluate compliance with policies, processes, and controls prescribed by management (e.g., engineering standards, project management standards) and applicable regulations, related to electric generation, distribution and transmission, nuclear operations, gas operations, and other operational areas.  Execute reviews according to audit plan objectives, scope, timing, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with process owners to identify and evaluate business and operational risks and priorities and assess the related processes and controls.  Communicate the review status and findings to key stakeholders and assist management in developing action plans to address the root cause and improve operations. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert to advise project teams on processes and controls supporting business initiatives, software implementations, process redesign, and/or other special projects.
• Lead or support risk assessment activities, including evaluating project and operational risks, identifying emerging risks, and developing the audit plan. 
• Coordinate with the external auditing firm on the timing and scope of assurance work that is relevant to the firm's scope of work and Internal Audit.
• Apply critical judgment, strong analytic skills, and sound independent decision-making.  Display strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced college degree preferred.
• One or more years of relevant experience in external or internal auditing, construction project management fields (e.g., project management, scheduling, or controls), or engineering required.  Five or more years of experience preferred.
• Experience with project controls, contract compliance and/or business risk assessment in a public utility or other regulated environment preferred.

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

• Professional certification such as PMP, EIT, PE, CPA, CIA, or similar certification OR the ability to meet the certification requirement within twenty-four (24) months is required.

• Proficiency in either project management processes and tools (e.g., scheduling, cost and risk management software) or internal auditing professional standards required.

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

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Compensation Range:

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.