Data Analyst (Associate, Data Analyst, Senior, or Lead)

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

About Ameren Illinois

Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. 

About The Position

• Generates reports and/or datasets for end users, using system tools, databases, and scripts. May alter deliverables based on evolving business needs
• Designs and develops methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze data to generate actionable insights
• Integrates data from multiple sources to produce requested or required data elements
• Develops analytics solutions to business problems and works with stakeholders on understanding those solutions
• Leverages data, dashboards, and/or models when communicating recommendations for business decisions

Key responsibilities include:

• Builds an understanding of existing systems, databases, and procedures and follows corporate policies when executing projects
• Applies best practices and established procedures to analyze data and identify trends
• Assists in the creation of dashboards and reporting models in a relational database management system
• Assists in ongoing maintenance and support of reporting and analytics applications
• Engages with business stakeholders to develop an understanding of their operations and define how analytics can solve key business problems
• Documents data requirements and works with business users to understand the goal of a project or analysis
• Demonstrates a bias for action by hitting deadlines, communicating with project stakeholders, and producing polished outputs
• Partners effectively with team members and departments to achieve the best results
• Requests feedback on own work and provides feedback to others

Qualifications - Associate Data Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in mathematics, statistics, computer science or business
• 0+ years of relevant experience*
• Will consider candidates without a degree if they show/demonstrate having 2+ years equivalent, relevant experience in tools, systems, and initiatives leveraged by Ameren

Qualifications - Data Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in mathematics, statistics, computer science or business
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s and/or Ph.D. in a technical discipline e.g., engineering, mathematics, statistics, finance/economics, etc.) may replace a maximum of 2 years of experience.

Qualifications - Senior Data Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in mathematics, statistics, computer science or business
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s and/or Ph.D. in a technical discipline e.g., engineering, mathematics, statistics, finance/economics, etc.) may replace a maximum of 2 years of experience.

Qualifications - Lead Data Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in mathematics, statistics, computer science or business
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s and/or Ph.D. in a technical discipline e.g., engineering, mathematics, statistics, finance/economics, etc.) may replace a maximum of 2 years of experience.

*Career path level depends on applicant experience and credentials

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

• Basic knowledge of data visualization, relational databases, writing queries (SQL), and programming (R, Python, VBA, or SAS)
• Working analytical skills to address business problems
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Products – specifically Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to clarify priorities, scope, and requirements in ambiguous situations

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.