Operations Coordinator II

Join Alliant Energy as an Operations Coordinator II in a hybrid role supporting our Verona Operations Center, 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.

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.