Program Supervisor, Economic Development

Ameren Illinois Company (AIC); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan (employer-paid)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Missouri is seeking a Program Supervisor, Economic Development to design and manage programs that strengthen readiness across our service territory. You will work with communities, economic development groups, developers, and internal partners to align infrastructure planning and funding opportunities for business attraction, expansion, and sustainable growth.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, plus strong stakeholder leadership and communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in one of the listed fields.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in economic development, community development, or site readiness.
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder projects and public-private partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement economic development programs to improve readiness and growth.
• Collaborate with governments, ED organizations, developers, and stakeholders to advance initiatives.
• Lead programs to enhance inventory and competitiveness of development-ready sites.
• Coordinate site readiness, due diligence, infrastructure planning, and assessments.
• Integrate utility infrastructure considerations into development planning with partners.
• Identify funding opportunities, grants, and development programs to support growth.
• Maintain economic development intelligence and geographic data for decision-making.
• Support RFIs/RFPs and stakeholder engagement to aid project development.
• Monitor performance and adjust strategies to improve long-term competitiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economic Development, Urban/Regional Planning, Engineering, GIS, Public Administration, Real Estate Development, or Construction Management

Job description

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

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 parentalleave and family caregiver leave

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

About The Position:

The Program Supervisor, Economic Development is focused on developing and managing economic development programs that strengthen readiness across Ameren Missouri's service territory by advancing site readiness, infrastructure preparedness, community capacity, and long-term development competitiveness. The position works with communities, economic development organizations, developers, site selectors, and internal business partners to design program strategies, align utility infrastructure planning, leverage site intelligence and funding opportunities, and coordinate stakeholder engagement in support of business attraction, expansion, customer growth, and sustainable economic development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement economic development capacity-building programs and strategies that enhance development readiness, infrastructure preparedness, and long-term growth opportunities across Ameren Missouri's service territory.


• Partner with local governments, economic development organizations, developers, consultants, and other stakeholders to identify and advance initiatives that strengthen community and development capacity.


• Lead programs that improve the inventory and competitiveness of development-ready sites and other economic development opportunities that support business attraction, retention, and expansion.


• Coordinate site readiness, due diligence, infrastructure planning, and development assessments to identify opportunities that enhance market competitiveness and accelerate future development.


• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Transmission, Operations, Key Accounts, and other business partners to integrate utility infrastructure considerations into economic development planning and growth initiatives.


• Identify and evaluate funding opportunities, infrastructure investments, grants, and development programs that support economic growth and capacity-building objectives.


• Develop and maintain economic development intelligence, geographic data resources, readiness assessments, and related information to support strategic decision-making and project evaluation.


• Support business attraction and project development efforts through coordination of economic development inquiries, responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), analyses, and stakeholder engagement activities.


• Monitor program performance, development readiness progress, economic development trends, and investment outcomes to support continuous improvement and long-term strategic planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. (e.g. Business, Economic Development, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Geography/Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Public Administration, Real Estate Development, Construction Management)

Minimum Five (5) or more years of relevant experience required. (e.g. Economic development, community development, site development, site selection, utility planning, infrastructure development, industrial development, commercial real estate)

Demonstrated experience leading projects involving multiple stakeholders, public-private partnerships, infrastructure planning, community development, or development readiness initiatives required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from a recognized industry organization in economic development, planning, project management, real estate, or a related discipline preferred.


• Experience developing or implementing economic development capacity-building, site readiness, infrastructure planning, grant, or community development programs preferred.

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

• Thorough knowledge of economic and community development processes and the factors that influence development readiness and competitiveness.


• Proven ability to develop strategies, establish programs, and translate broad economic development objectives into actionable initiatives.


• Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to diverse audiences.


• Proven ability to build relationships and trust with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate across large groups.


• Ability to analyze utility infrastructure, funding, site readiness, community capabilities, and related information to support project evaluation and strategic decisions.

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.

*Note: Key responsibilities reflect the essence of the position. Additional tasks or projects may be assigned to or removed from this role based on business needs or incumbent skills and abilities. Note that changes to minimum qualifications should be reviewed with and approved at the Officer level.

Compensation Range:

$88,500.00 - $137,200.00

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:
Monday October 05, 2026

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.