America Needs You
The position is hybrid and can be based in New York City, NY, Northern, NJ, or Chicago, IL.
Are you ready to directly impact the lives of first-generation college students and champion economic mobility for all?
About Us
Did you know that only 21% of low income, first-generation students in the U.S. graduate from college within six years? Those who do graduate have a median household income 27% lower than their peers. While there are a multitude of college access programs for high school seniors and job assistance programs for low-wage earners, there are few programs that ensure first-generation students stay in school and build the skills necessary to prepare for long-term careers. This is where America Needs You (ANY) comes in.
ANY fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and California in 2016, growing from serving 50 students to nearly 600 students annually. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a new virtual program designed to help 10,000 first-generation college students navigate their careers. Visit www.americaneedsyou.org to learn more.
Position Description
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director is a critical member of the national operations team and plays a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of our growing organization. The Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director is responsible for leading ANY and its staff in using data to inform the development and implementation of ANY programs and services. The Director will own the collection, analysis, compliance, audit, dissemination and utilization of all ANY data and systems.
The Director will own the administration of ANY’s CRM database – Salesforce. The role will create, update, and manage Salesforce solutions that ensure the successful operation of all programs, will improve all user experiences, and ensure that all ANY staff can reliably and accurately collect and report programmatic data. The Director will serve as a technical project manager and database administrator, and will be responsible for day-to-day support, training, maintenance, and improvement of Salesforce at ANY.
This position will also oversee all evaluation activities of the organization and coordinate with all local program sites regarding implementing and maintaining uniform data collection, reporting, utilization and evaluation protocols. The Director will cultivate relationships and position themselves as a proactive manager and thought leader on data, evaluation, and systems excellence at ANY.
Responsibilities include:
Data Management and Evaluation:
Lead data-driven program insights, monitoring, and quality control
Oversee the data evaluation plan for FirstGenU, ensuring that we are collecting, storing, and analyzing data accurately to demonstrate the impact of our program
Create, roll-out, and maintain a data collection plan across all existing systems specific to previously determined program outcomes, including training and capacity building of all staff
Establish, implement, and maintain comprehensive data collection standards, policies, procedures, and training to support efficient, accurate, and timely data tracking and to ensure data quality and integrity
Create timelines and processes for data quality review, reporting accuracy, and quality assurance; ensure program teams have the most up to date knowledge about all systems
Create expectations and best practices around data utilization and data-driven management all staff
Execute strategies to ensure that collected data is used to improve implementation, modify programs, hold ANY accountable, and share outcomes with external parties as needed
Prepare and deliver periodic updates and customized reports on the progress of the ANY programs to the organization’s board of directors, funders, partners, leadership and program teams as needed
Partner with senior leadership and program staff to establish evaluation priorities for all program areas and the organization overall
Salesforce Administration
Work closely with the COO and the national operations team to review operational processes, identify opportunities for automation, and prioritize and resolve technical issues
Develop CRM solutions to existing and new data collection and reporting challenges
Implement and refine various Salesforce solutions, custom objects and fields, forms, application forms, validation rules, page layouts, reports, dashboards, user account maintenance, profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, and email templates and triggers
Manage external platforms, apps, and projects that interact with ANY’s Salesforce CRM
Transition Salesforce processes to the new solution – Flows, and ensure all automation architecture and functions are updated
Oversee all Salesforce needs for FirstGenU including preparing and completing bulk uploads/edits as well as creating and managing a program dashboard.
Design mockups, test, and implement iterative User Interface (UI) improvements
Research customized and cost-effective solutions using the full Salesforce toolset and collaborate with internal teams as well as external developer to implement
Provide staff training and support; create training materials and training guides for staff
Employ strategies that achieve high data quality by reducing duplicate, incomplete, and orphaned records
Improve the security of the platform with effective access control solutions (roles, permissions, profiles, sharing rules)
Systems/Platforms and Vendor Management:
Develop and deliver regular trainings and testing to ensure ANY’s knowledge is on par with intermediate to advanced level utilization of all systems
Manage all vendor relationships, consultants for systems, and conduct sourcing, system upgrades and proposal development as needed for all existing and new systems
Provide day-to-day administration, user profile creation, license renewals, customization/architecture (adding new fields/formulas), template reports and troubleshooting, and updates for Salesforce, Classy, and all other data collection, evaluation, and survey tools
Recommend new solutions and execute organizational change as needed to utilize new platforms
Research and assess new software to increase organizational efficiency (i.e., collaborate with teams on finding better peer fundraising platform, file sharing system, etc.), manage software licenses/purchases/training (Adobe, iContact, etc.).
Identify, assess and analyze new organizational needs and find solutions to meet those needs.
Other:
Manage meetings, follow up, projects, and the management of ANY’s Data Committee
Attend Saturday workshops Quarterly
Maintain regular interaction with our Fellows, Mentor Coaches and staff to evaluate how technology can help with service delivery
Other tasks as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required – all majors and professionals backgrounds are welcome to apply
At least 2+ years as a Salesforce administrator
Data evaluation experience interacting with multiple systems in a related role
Advanced Excel proficiency required
Strong task and project management skills, including the ability to integrate big picture goals with specific tasks needed to move complex projects forward effectively
Ability to build relationships and create alignment with individuals from a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds
Ability to be creative and engage in proactive system-level problem solving
The ideal candidate has a record of supporting end-users and improving processes and adoption using the platform
Microsoft Office proficiency and comfort learning new online systems
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@americaneedsyou.org (subject line: Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director – Last_Name, First_Name). Please note that your application will not be considered without a cover letter. No phone calls please.
America Needs You offers a competitive salary and benefits package. ANY employees receive ample vacation time and the opportunity to work with a talented team on projects that have a real impact in their community.
Salary is in the low-$80K range and commensurate with experience. The position is hybrid and can be based in New York City, NY, Northern, NJ, or Chicago, IL.
Nov 13, 2023
Full time
Are you ready to directly impact the lives of first-generation college students and champion economic mobility for all?
About Us
Did you know that only 21% of low income, first-generation students in the U.S. graduate from college within six years? Those who do graduate have a median household income 27% lower than their peers. While there are a multitude of college access programs for high school seniors and job assistance programs for low-wage earners, there are few programs that ensure first-generation students stay in school and build the skills necessary to prepare for long-term careers. This is where America Needs You (ANY) comes in.
ANY fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and California in 2016, growing from serving 50 students to nearly 600 students annually. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a new virtual program designed to help 10,000 first-generation college students navigate their careers. Visit www.americaneedsyou.org to learn more.
Position Description
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director is a critical member of the national operations team and plays a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of our growing organization. The Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director is responsible for leading ANY and its staff in using data to inform the development and implementation of ANY programs and services. The Director will own the collection, analysis, compliance, audit, dissemination and utilization of all ANY data and systems.
The Director will own the administration of ANY’s CRM database – Salesforce. The role will create, update, and manage Salesforce solutions that ensure the successful operation of all programs, will improve all user experiences, and ensure that all ANY staff can reliably and accurately collect and report programmatic data. The Director will serve as a technical project manager and database administrator, and will be responsible for day-to-day support, training, maintenance, and improvement of Salesforce at ANY.
This position will also oversee all evaluation activities of the organization and coordinate with all local program sites regarding implementing and maintaining uniform data collection, reporting, utilization and evaluation protocols. The Director will cultivate relationships and position themselves as a proactive manager and thought leader on data, evaluation, and systems excellence at ANY.
Responsibilities include:
Data Management and Evaluation:
Lead data-driven program insights, monitoring, and quality control
Oversee the data evaluation plan for FirstGenU, ensuring that we are collecting, storing, and analyzing data accurately to demonstrate the impact of our program
Create, roll-out, and maintain a data collection plan across all existing systems specific to previously determined program outcomes, including training and capacity building of all staff
Establish, implement, and maintain comprehensive data collection standards, policies, procedures, and training to support efficient, accurate, and timely data tracking and to ensure data quality and integrity
Create timelines and processes for data quality review, reporting accuracy, and quality assurance; ensure program teams have the most up to date knowledge about all systems
Create expectations and best practices around data utilization and data-driven management all staff
Execute strategies to ensure that collected data is used to improve implementation, modify programs, hold ANY accountable, and share outcomes with external parties as needed
Prepare and deliver periodic updates and customized reports on the progress of the ANY programs to the organization’s board of directors, funders, partners, leadership and program teams as needed
Partner with senior leadership and program staff to establish evaluation priorities for all program areas and the organization overall
Salesforce Administration
Work closely with the COO and the national operations team to review operational processes, identify opportunities for automation, and prioritize and resolve technical issues
Develop CRM solutions to existing and new data collection and reporting challenges
Implement and refine various Salesforce solutions, custom objects and fields, forms, application forms, validation rules, page layouts, reports, dashboards, user account maintenance, profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, and email templates and triggers
Manage external platforms, apps, and projects that interact with ANY’s Salesforce CRM
Transition Salesforce processes to the new solution – Flows, and ensure all automation architecture and functions are updated
Oversee all Salesforce needs for FirstGenU including preparing and completing bulk uploads/edits as well as creating and managing a program dashboard.
Design mockups, test, and implement iterative User Interface (UI) improvements
Research customized and cost-effective solutions using the full Salesforce toolset and collaborate with internal teams as well as external developer to implement
Provide staff training and support; create training materials and training guides for staff
Employ strategies that achieve high data quality by reducing duplicate, incomplete, and orphaned records
Improve the security of the platform with effective access control solutions (roles, permissions, profiles, sharing rules)
Systems/Platforms and Vendor Management:
Develop and deliver regular trainings and testing to ensure ANY’s knowledge is on par with intermediate to advanced level utilization of all systems
Manage all vendor relationships, consultants for systems, and conduct sourcing, system upgrades and proposal development as needed for all existing and new systems
Provide day-to-day administration, user profile creation, license renewals, customization/architecture (adding new fields/formulas), template reports and troubleshooting, and updates for Salesforce, Classy, and all other data collection, evaluation, and survey tools
Recommend new solutions and execute organizational change as needed to utilize new platforms
Research and assess new software to increase organizational efficiency (i.e., collaborate with teams on finding better peer fundraising platform, file sharing system, etc.), manage software licenses/purchases/training (Adobe, iContact, etc.).
Identify, assess and analyze new organizational needs and find solutions to meet those needs.
Other:
Manage meetings, follow up, projects, and the management of ANY’s Data Committee
Attend Saturday workshops Quarterly
Maintain regular interaction with our Fellows, Mentor Coaches and staff to evaluate how technology can help with service delivery
Other tasks as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required – all majors and professionals backgrounds are welcome to apply
At least 2+ years as a Salesforce administrator
Data evaluation experience interacting with multiple systems in a related role
Advanced Excel proficiency required
Strong task and project management skills, including the ability to integrate big picture goals with specific tasks needed to move complex projects forward effectively
Ability to build relationships and create alignment with individuals from a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds
Ability to be creative and engage in proactive system-level problem solving
The ideal candidate has a record of supporting end-users and improving processes and adoption using the platform
Microsoft Office proficiency and comfort learning new online systems
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@americaneedsyou.org (subject line: Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director – Last_Name, First_Name). Please note that your application will not be considered without a cover letter. No phone calls please.
America Needs You offers a competitive salary and benefits package. ANY employees receive ample vacation time and the opportunity to work with a talented team on projects that have a real impact in their community.
Salary is in the low-$80K range and commensurate with experience. The position is hybrid and can be based in New York City, NY, Northern, NJ, or Chicago, IL.
As the Chief Data Officer, you’ll guide data practices within the state. Your goal is to improve government data use. You’ll develop and steer California’s data strategy. You’ll champion the use of data. You’ll work to ensure the state has the infrastructure, processes, and people to manage, access, and use data in an ethical, effective, secure, and responsible manner that respects privacy.
You’ll manage CalData’s three teams:
Advanced Analytics and Evaluation
Programs and Policy
Data Services and Engineering
14 staff support the statewide data strategy implementation. They are thoughtful, hardworking, and data enthusiasts. You’ll empower staff to deliver on statewide data initiatives and projects. You’ll inspire, coach, and support your team and communicate a clear vision and strategy to get there.
Location: The employee’s workstation is located in Sacramento, CA or Oakland, CA. Travel to the Sacramento headquarters and Oakland will be required. This position provides telework opportunities in accordance with agency telework policies.
Annual salary: $175,896 – $190,236 based on experience and qualifications
Benefits: The state offers many benefits , including pension, health benefits (including after retirement), life insurance, employee assistance program, and much more.
Appointment : This position is appointed by the Governor of California.
Last day to apply: Open until filled. First application review begins November 15, 2023.
What you’ll do
Work closely with state departments and agencies, external entities, and international jurisdictions to act on the California statewide data strategy per the role’s authorizing legislation
Work with agencies and departments to improve the quality, use, and sharing of data
Take part in federal data policy for it to align with statewide strategy. Address structural barriers best solved at the federal level
Support the CalData team to deliver on Data and Innovation Fund projects across its 3 services : the data science accelerator, analytics accelerator, and modern data stack accelerator
Provide expert guidance and consultation to major data policy and program initiatives
Develop and manage partnerships and key stakeholders to advance data use for decision-making
About you
You have vision.
You are strategic and love turning strategy into action.
You enjoy empowering a team of thoughtful data professionals. You like inspiring and supporting great work.
You can deliver projects and produce results.
You translate complex, messy data into understandable information.
You understand the value of effective data storytelling.
You enjoy working across entities to coordinate and align work.
You thrive on managing complex meeting dynamics and stakeholder relationships.
You always remember the people underlying the data and approach with empathy.
You are passionate about improving the use of data across the state of California.
Desirable Qualifications
We encourage you to apply regardless of whether you think you meet 100% of the desirable qualifications.
Personal Skills
Enjoys collaborative processes and developing shared understanding
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
Investigative ability and intellectual curiosity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn and embrace new technologies
Ability to lead across many teams, programs, and work streams
Demonstrated ability working with diverse groups of stakeholders
Comfort with risk and trying new things
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Commitment to equity and the use of data to meet the needs of all Californians
Technical/Knowledge Skills
General understanding of statistical analysis techniques, data mining, and predictive modeling
Familiar with data governance frameworks, data privacy regulations, and data protection practices
General understanding of data engineering practices, ETL processes, data integration methodologies, and data pipeline management
Understands data architecture principles, including data modeling, database design, data integration, and data warehousing concepts
Understands ethical considerations related to data usage, bias in algorithms, and responsible AI practices
About ODI
We deliver better services to Californians through technology and design. We do so through close partnership with other state departments. Our goal is to create programs and products that are more equitable and effective. We listen to Californians who use a program now or may do so tomorrow and learn about what they need.
We:
Build tools and products
Create and enhance digital services
Conduct research
Identify data solutions
Offer training
We are a cross-discipline staff with blended backgrounds in:
Design
Engineering
Product
Operations
Data
Research
Policy
Strategy
Learn more about ODI’s vision and mission .
About CalData division
CalData uses data to deliver better decisions, services, and outcomes for Californians.
As the central data team for the state, we empower people to use data. We build infrastructure, develop processes, and train people to better manage and use data. We want the state’s data use to be:
Efficient
Effective
Secure
Responsible
To help state departments use data well, we created California’s Data Strategy. We use a road analogy to illustrate the strategy. We must:
Build data roads
Craft rules of the road
Boost the drivers
Read the full strategy in Google Doc or PDF .
More details about CalData, our positions, and how we work are available in our Gitbook .
Diversity, equity, and inclusion at ODI
Diversity, equity, and inclusion help us deliver better government services to Californians.
Fostering diversity inspires better ideas and more innovative thinking.
Feeling included nurtures a shared sense of community. This drives us to take collective action on challenging problems.
Prioritizing equity ensures we build solutions for people whose needs are often overlooked.
We acknowledge our history and present of implicit and structural injustice, bias, and discrimination. We see, hear, and accept each other and the lived experiences we bring to our work. We support each other in learning and developing so we can help all Californians thrive.
We understand this work is never done. That’s why we commit to constant improvement.
Nov 01, 2023
Full time
As the Chief Data Officer, you’ll guide data practices within the state. Your goal is to improve government data use. You’ll develop and steer California’s data strategy. You’ll champion the use of data. You’ll work to ensure the state has the infrastructure, processes, and people to manage, access, and use data in an ethical, effective, secure, and responsible manner that respects privacy.
You’ll manage CalData’s three teams:
Advanced Analytics and Evaluation
Programs and Policy
Data Services and Engineering
14 staff support the statewide data strategy implementation. They are thoughtful, hardworking, and data enthusiasts. You’ll empower staff to deliver on statewide data initiatives and projects. You’ll inspire, coach, and support your team and communicate a clear vision and strategy to get there.
Location: The employee’s workstation is located in Sacramento, CA or Oakland, CA. Travel to the Sacramento headquarters and Oakland will be required. This position provides telework opportunities in accordance with agency telework policies.
Annual salary: $175,896 – $190,236 based on experience and qualifications
Benefits: The state offers many benefits , including pension, health benefits (including after retirement), life insurance, employee assistance program, and much more.
Appointment : This position is appointed by the Governor of California.
Last day to apply: Open until filled. First application review begins November 15, 2023.
What you’ll do
Work closely with state departments and agencies, external entities, and international jurisdictions to act on the California statewide data strategy per the role’s authorizing legislation
Work with agencies and departments to improve the quality, use, and sharing of data
Take part in federal data policy for it to align with statewide strategy. Address structural barriers best solved at the federal level
Support the CalData team to deliver on Data and Innovation Fund projects across its 3 services : the data science accelerator, analytics accelerator, and modern data stack accelerator
Provide expert guidance and consultation to major data policy and program initiatives
Develop and manage partnerships and key stakeholders to advance data use for decision-making
About you
You have vision.
You are strategic and love turning strategy into action.
You enjoy empowering a team of thoughtful data professionals. You like inspiring and supporting great work.
You can deliver projects and produce results.
You translate complex, messy data into understandable information.
You understand the value of effective data storytelling.
You enjoy working across entities to coordinate and align work.
You thrive on managing complex meeting dynamics and stakeholder relationships.
You always remember the people underlying the data and approach with empathy.
You are passionate about improving the use of data across the state of California.
Desirable Qualifications
We encourage you to apply regardless of whether you think you meet 100% of the desirable qualifications.
Personal Skills
Enjoys collaborative processes and developing shared understanding
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
Investigative ability and intellectual curiosity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn and embrace new technologies
Ability to lead across many teams, programs, and work streams
Demonstrated ability working with diverse groups of stakeholders
Comfort with risk and trying new things
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Commitment to equity and the use of data to meet the needs of all Californians
Technical/Knowledge Skills
General understanding of statistical analysis techniques, data mining, and predictive modeling
Familiar with data governance frameworks, data privacy regulations, and data protection practices
General understanding of data engineering practices, ETL processes, data integration methodologies, and data pipeline management
Understands data architecture principles, including data modeling, database design, data integration, and data warehousing concepts
Understands ethical considerations related to data usage, bias in algorithms, and responsible AI practices
About ODI
We deliver better services to Californians through technology and design. We do so through close partnership with other state departments. Our goal is to create programs and products that are more equitable and effective. We listen to Californians who use a program now or may do so tomorrow and learn about what they need.
We:
Build tools and products
Create and enhance digital services
Conduct research
Identify data solutions
Offer training
We are a cross-discipline staff with blended backgrounds in:
Design
Engineering
Product
Operations
Data
Research
Policy
Strategy
Learn more about ODI’s vision and mission .
About CalData division
CalData uses data to deliver better decisions, services, and outcomes for Californians.
As the central data team for the state, we empower people to use data. We build infrastructure, develop processes, and train people to better manage and use data. We want the state’s data use to be:
Efficient
Effective
Secure
Responsible
To help state departments use data well, we created California’s Data Strategy. We use a road analogy to illustrate the strategy. We must:
Build data roads
Craft rules of the road
Boost the drivers
Read the full strategy in Google Doc or PDF .
More details about CalData, our positions, and how we work are available in our Gitbook .
Diversity, equity, and inclusion at ODI
Diversity, equity, and inclusion help us deliver better government services to Californians.
Fostering diversity inspires better ideas and more innovative thinking.
Feeling included nurtures a shared sense of community. This drives us to take collective action on challenging problems.
Prioritizing equity ensures we build solutions for people whose needs are often overlooked.
We acknowledge our history and present of implicit and structural injustice, bias, and discrimination. We see, hear, and accept each other and the lived experiences we bring to our work. We support each other in learning and developing so we can help all Californians thrive.
We understand this work is never done. That’s why we commit to constant improvement.
Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 (Download PDF reader) , Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process, prior to their start date. Requests for medical and religious exemptions will be considered. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 vaccination ” in the subject line.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Washington State Department of Ecology has an exciting opportunity for an executive-level Information Solutions strategist and proven technology team leader who is looking to leverage their experience and passion for technology services to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.
As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Ecology, this position is highly visible and reports directly to the Director of Ecology to achieve our mission by aligning and directing the agency's Information Technology (IT) capability and capacity to achieve our business strategies.
This position plays a significant role within the agency's executive leadership team and serves as the chair of Ecology's IT Governance Committee, working with key business and operational stakeholders across the agency. It also plays a critical role within the State IT enterprise, representing Ecology on State IT boards, and working closely with the Office of the Chief Information Officer, State of Washington Technology Services (WaTech), Office of Financial Management, local and federal agencies, Tribal entities, private vendors, legislative staff, and other state agencies for all things related to information technology.
This is a fast-paced and challenging position for a proven information services integration leader. It is an opportunity to provide leadership to a successful IT senior-level management team that develops and executes strategic plans around agency-wide information services and initiatives ensuring a service-oriented experience with internal customers. This executive will lead a team of more than 110 employees, plus additional IT contractors.
This position is located in our headquarters office in Lacey, Washington .
During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements and health-screening questions before entry.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of May 13, 2022 . In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before May 12, 2022 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What you will be doing:
Director of the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) The Chief Information Officer is responsible for 110+ full-time employees and has six (6) direct reports, the highest of which are Senior IT Managers overseeing business services, architecture design, infrastructure, operations, and project management and planning. This position is the appointing authority for all new hires, approves all personnel actions and oversees the performance management direction. This position is responsible for the:
Development of biennial spending plans based on strategic priorities.
Development of a cost allocation biennial budget based on spending plans and strategic priorities.
$33 million biennial operating budget.
In addition, the CIO has significant responsibilities in purchasing and contracts through delegated authority up to $500,000 on Information Technology contracts, purchases, maintenance agreements, telephone equipment purchases, WaTech and Department of Enterprise Services IT related Service Level Agreements.
Serves as the Chief Technology / Information Officer
This position has the responsibility for IT governance, leadership, development and implementation of the agency's information technology direction, plans, policies and standards. Specifically, this position is responsible for:
Policy and direction for IT related services.
Ensuring agency IT work is done according to policies, standards, and best practices.
Assuring agency and program applications and related investments receive architecture reviews to facilitate cross-media data integration, consistency and reuse of application components thereby ensuring application investments align with agency and state strategic priorities.
Ensuring agency IT staff are developing applications using a consistent methodology, standards and best practices.
Measuring and evaluating the performance of computer and network systems, including the design and implementation of new methods, policies and procedures for the best use of resources (people, software, and hardware).
Who are we looking for ?
We are searching for an innovator with impeccable leadership skills that is ready to team with a large group of dedicated professionals committed to meeting the evolving information technology needs of a large agency. A leader with heart who can communicate and influence change, modeling the highest standards of ethics, follow-through, and accountability. Key attributes of who we are searching for include:
Strong communication and problem solving skills
Collaborative and inclusive approach
Commitment to the highest quality products and information technology services
Ability to leverage the creativity and innovation of others to deliver services, problem solve and improve processes.
A Key Member of Ecology's Executive Management Team This position is a key member of the agency's Executive Management Team, with responsibility for:
Managing the agency's strategic planning and direction for Ecology's IT related services.
Developing and implementing Ecology's statewide Information Services policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards pertaining to Ecology's IT infrastructure, application, and data architecture.
Representing the agency with WaTech, Office of the CIO, OFM, other state agencies, federal agencies, local governments, tribal entities, private vendors, and legislative staff on agency IT related matters.
Representing the agency in IT consults, investment plans, and architecture reviews with Office of the CIO and WaTech to ensure that network, desktop, and infrastructure investments are consistent with statewide strategic direction.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education:
Experience : with increasing responsibilities for managing and supporting professional information technology services and solutions that span multiple functional areas (application development and maintenance, GIS, server operations, infrastructure, IT security, enterprise architecture, network/desktop services, project management, etc.). which includes the following:
Five (5) years of professional level supervisory responsibility, including experience-managing supervisors.
Providing direction to mid-level managers and supervisors which included coaching, training, recruitment, evaluation, and performance.
Providing oversight of a program's diverse functions combining and directing all aspects to meet overall program objectives.
A minimum of five (5) years of budget management experience.
A minimum of three (3) years of strategic planning experience (annual or biennial based business plan) including the ability to conceptualize and articulate the future direction of a program.
Please note: Experience in each of the areas may have been gained concurrently.
Education: in Business Administration , Public Administration, Information Technology or Governance, Environmental Science, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ( STEM ) or other related fields.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations | College credit hours or degree | Years of required experience - as listed above
Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree. | 11 years of experience
Combination 2 | 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits. | 10 years of experience
Combination 3 | 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree). | 9 years of experience
Combination 4 | 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits. | 8 years of experience
Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree. | 7 years of experience
Combination 6 | A Master’s Degree or higher. | 5 years of experience
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Project Management certification and/or organization skills and understanding of the unique aspects of sponsoring a project and supporting enterprise wide projects.
Change Management certification and knowledge/experience leading work with understanding the human element of organizational change.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format , please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
Three professional references.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Heather Bartlett at: Heather.Bartlett@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Heather to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information Student debt: how working for Ecology can help The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
Apr 29, 2022
Full time
Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 (Download PDF reader) , Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process, prior to their start date. Requests for medical and religious exemptions will be considered. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 vaccination ” in the subject line.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Washington State Department of Ecology has an exciting opportunity for an executive-level Information Solutions strategist and proven technology team leader who is looking to leverage their experience and passion for technology services to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.
As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Ecology, this position is highly visible and reports directly to the Director of Ecology to achieve our mission by aligning and directing the agency's Information Technology (IT) capability and capacity to achieve our business strategies.
This position plays a significant role within the agency's executive leadership team and serves as the chair of Ecology's IT Governance Committee, working with key business and operational stakeholders across the agency. It also plays a critical role within the State IT enterprise, representing Ecology on State IT boards, and working closely with the Office of the Chief Information Officer, State of Washington Technology Services (WaTech), Office of Financial Management, local and federal agencies, Tribal entities, private vendors, legislative staff, and other state agencies for all things related to information technology.
This is a fast-paced and challenging position for a proven information services integration leader. It is an opportunity to provide leadership to a successful IT senior-level management team that develops and executes strategic plans around agency-wide information services and initiatives ensuring a service-oriented experience with internal customers. This executive will lead a team of more than 110 employees, plus additional IT contractors.
This position is located in our headquarters office in Lacey, Washington .
During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements and health-screening questions before entry.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of May 13, 2022 . In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before May 12, 2022 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What you will be doing:
Director of the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) The Chief Information Officer is responsible for 110+ full-time employees and has six (6) direct reports, the highest of which are Senior IT Managers overseeing business services, architecture design, infrastructure, operations, and project management and planning. This position is the appointing authority for all new hires, approves all personnel actions and oversees the performance management direction. This position is responsible for the:
Development of biennial spending plans based on strategic priorities.
Development of a cost allocation biennial budget based on spending plans and strategic priorities.
$33 million biennial operating budget.
In addition, the CIO has significant responsibilities in purchasing and contracts through delegated authority up to $500,000 on Information Technology contracts, purchases, maintenance agreements, telephone equipment purchases, WaTech and Department of Enterprise Services IT related Service Level Agreements.
Serves as the Chief Technology / Information Officer
This position has the responsibility for IT governance, leadership, development and implementation of the agency's information technology direction, plans, policies and standards. Specifically, this position is responsible for:
Policy and direction for IT related services.
Ensuring agency IT work is done according to policies, standards, and best practices.
Assuring agency and program applications and related investments receive architecture reviews to facilitate cross-media data integration, consistency and reuse of application components thereby ensuring application investments align with agency and state strategic priorities.
Ensuring agency IT staff are developing applications using a consistent methodology, standards and best practices.
Measuring and evaluating the performance of computer and network systems, including the design and implementation of new methods, policies and procedures for the best use of resources (people, software, and hardware).
Who are we looking for ?
We are searching for an innovator with impeccable leadership skills that is ready to team with a large group of dedicated professionals committed to meeting the evolving information technology needs of a large agency. A leader with heart who can communicate and influence change, modeling the highest standards of ethics, follow-through, and accountability. Key attributes of who we are searching for include:
Strong communication and problem solving skills
Collaborative and inclusive approach
Commitment to the highest quality products and information technology services
Ability to leverage the creativity and innovation of others to deliver services, problem solve and improve processes.
A Key Member of Ecology's Executive Management Team This position is a key member of the agency's Executive Management Team, with responsibility for:
Managing the agency's strategic planning and direction for Ecology's IT related services.
Developing and implementing Ecology's statewide Information Services policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards pertaining to Ecology's IT infrastructure, application, and data architecture.
Representing the agency with WaTech, Office of the CIO, OFM, other state agencies, federal agencies, local governments, tribal entities, private vendors, and legislative staff on agency IT related matters.
Representing the agency in IT consults, investment plans, and architecture reviews with Office of the CIO and WaTech to ensure that network, desktop, and infrastructure investments are consistent with statewide strategic direction.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education:
Experience : with increasing responsibilities for managing and supporting professional information technology services and solutions that span multiple functional areas (application development and maintenance, GIS, server operations, infrastructure, IT security, enterprise architecture, network/desktop services, project management, etc.). which includes the following:
Five (5) years of professional level supervisory responsibility, including experience-managing supervisors.
Providing direction to mid-level managers and supervisors which included coaching, training, recruitment, evaluation, and performance.
Providing oversight of a program's diverse functions combining and directing all aspects to meet overall program objectives.
A minimum of five (5) years of budget management experience.
A minimum of three (3) years of strategic planning experience (annual or biennial based business plan) including the ability to conceptualize and articulate the future direction of a program.
Please note: Experience in each of the areas may have been gained concurrently.
Education: in Business Administration , Public Administration, Information Technology or Governance, Environmental Science, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ( STEM ) or other related fields.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations | College credit hours or degree | Years of required experience - as listed above
Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree. | 11 years of experience
Combination 2 | 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits. | 10 years of experience
Combination 3 | 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree). | 9 years of experience
Combination 4 | 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits. | 8 years of experience
Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree. | 7 years of experience
Combination 6 | A Master’s Degree or higher. | 5 years of experience
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Project Management certification and/or organization skills and understanding of the unique aspects of sponsoring a project and supporting enterprise wide projects.
Change Management certification and knowledge/experience leading work with understanding the human element of organizational change.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format , please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
Three professional references.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Heather Bartlett at: Heather.Bartlett@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Heather to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information Student debt: how working for Ecology can help The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
PeopleTec is currently looking for a Basic Analyst to support our Fort Belvoir, VA location.
Duties Include:
Coordinate tasks and technical issues associated with a foreign country, including direct interfaces between the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and U.S. foreign partners.
Receive, create, analyze, track, and/or delegate Task Management Tool (TMT) tasks for the MDA Chief Architect's office (MDA/CA) and supporting organizations.
Participate in staff meetings to coordinate with Government teams to assist in prioritization of tasks, resolve difficult issues, and facilitate supervisory decisions. Prepare and track action items and meeting minutes.
Support MDA/CAI International Areas of Responsibility (AORs): ongoing Asia and Norway analyses; ongoing Australia, Finland, French, and United Kingdom (UK) cooperative technical work and associated policy agreement work; and Europe/NATO support.
Support International Engineering efforts, including the development of International Agreements (Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Analysis of Alternatives (AOAs), Program Agreements (PAs), Foreign Military Sales Agreements (FMSAs), etc.) to address technical aspects of technology transfer, export control policy and agreement obligations.
Coordinate the foreign disclosure process for briefings, data sharing and information exchanges between the MDA and partnering nations and organizations.
Facilitate technical analysis activities of the U.S. Joint Systems Engineering and International Engineering activities as required; execute administrative support for U.S.-Foreign Partner Program engineering, including but not limited to NATO, Australia, Japan, Norway, and Republic of Korea Cooperative efforts for program reviews and, system-level engineering analyses, NATO- led analyses, architecture analyses and threat analyses.
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Required Skills/Experience :
Experience with Electronic Tasker (E-Tasker), Task Management Tool (TMT), or other task management software
Possess an ability to plan, coordinate, and support product development and required International Engineering documentation in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Excellent listening ability with a corresponding skill to capture details of policy and technical discussions
Ability to follow established procedures and solve routine problems
Work independently and as part of a Team
Proficient with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport
Travel: 5%-10% travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations could be necessary depending on the needs of the Government.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
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Education Requirements :
A completed Bachelor's Degree in a technical field OR 7+ years of relevant experience required in lieu of degree
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Desired Skills :
Experience with interacting and supporting high-level government customers, including generating briefing and written products and presenting information at the executive level
Experience with missile defense programs
Previous experience with documenting Action Items and tracking to completion
Experience in the design, development, testing, production, or production of missile defense weapon systems
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field
Have a current U.S. Passport
Proficiency in European or Asian languages
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* This opportunity is contingent*
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People First. Technology Always.
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.
Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.
Come Experience It.
#cjpost #dpost
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1934697-421753
Sep 29, 2021
Full time
PeopleTec is currently looking for a Basic Analyst to support our Fort Belvoir, VA location.
Duties Include:
Coordinate tasks and technical issues associated with a foreign country, including direct interfaces between the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and U.S. foreign partners.
Receive, create, analyze, track, and/or delegate Task Management Tool (TMT) tasks for the MDA Chief Architect's office (MDA/CA) and supporting organizations.
Participate in staff meetings to coordinate with Government teams to assist in prioritization of tasks, resolve difficult issues, and facilitate supervisory decisions. Prepare and track action items and meeting minutes.
Support MDA/CAI International Areas of Responsibility (AORs): ongoing Asia and Norway analyses; ongoing Australia, Finland, French, and United Kingdom (UK) cooperative technical work and associated policy agreement work; and Europe/NATO support.
Support International Engineering efforts, including the development of International Agreements (Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Analysis of Alternatives (AOAs), Program Agreements (PAs), Foreign Military Sales Agreements (FMSAs), etc.) to address technical aspects of technology transfer, export control policy and agreement obligations.
Coordinate the foreign disclosure process for briefings, data sharing and information exchanges between the MDA and partnering nations and organizations.
Facilitate technical analysis activities of the U.S. Joint Systems Engineering and International Engineering activities as required; execute administrative support for U.S.-Foreign Partner Program engineering, including but not limited to NATO, Australia, Japan, Norway, and Republic of Korea Cooperative efforts for program reviews and, system-level engineering analyses, NATO- led analyses, architecture analyses and threat analyses.
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Required Skills/Experience :
Experience with Electronic Tasker (E-Tasker), Task Management Tool (TMT), or other task management software
Possess an ability to plan, coordinate, and support product development and required International Engineering documentation in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Excellent listening ability with a corresponding skill to capture details of policy and technical discussions
Ability to follow established procedures and solve routine problems
Work independently and as part of a Team
Proficient with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport
Travel: 5%-10% travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations could be necessary depending on the needs of the Government.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
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Education Requirements :
A completed Bachelor's Degree in a technical field OR 7+ years of relevant experience required in lieu of degree
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Desired Skills :
Experience with interacting and supporting high-level government customers, including generating briefing and written products and presenting information at the executive level
Experience with missile defense programs
Previous experience with documenting Action Items and tracking to completion
Experience in the design, development, testing, production, or production of missile defense weapon systems
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field
Have a current U.S. Passport
Proficiency in European or Asian languages
-
* This opportunity is contingent*
-
People First. Technology Always.
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.
Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.
Come Experience It.
#cjpost #dpost
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1934697-421753
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Reston, VA or Albuquerque, NM
As a Deputy Associate Chief Information Officer SL-2210-00, your typical work assignments may include the following:
Provides leadership and strategic direction to bureau Information Technology (IT) operations, including infrastructure and architecture, applications development, re-engineering business processes, networks, sourcing alternatives, and computer and auxiliary operations and support.
Building relationships and creates synergies across the enterprise to enable cost-effective and innovative shared technology, resources and solutions.
Development of Indian Affairs' IT operating plan for bureau-wide IT spending and develops the annual expense and capital expenditure budget for IMT.
Manages the records, privacy and FOIA programs, and any IT services or operations assigned to the bureau
Stays current in new technologies and platforms; identified merging technologies for adoption, integration and introduction within the bureau and/or Department to ensure IT Capabilities respond to the needs of the enterprise's mission objective while minimizing duplication.
Aug 24, 2021
Full time
As a Deputy Associate Chief Information Officer SL-2210-00, your typical work assignments may include the following:
Provides leadership and strategic direction to bureau Information Technology (IT) operations, including infrastructure and architecture, applications development, re-engineering business processes, networks, sourcing alternatives, and computer and auxiliary operations and support.
Building relationships and creates synergies across the enterprise to enable cost-effective and innovative shared technology, resources and solutions.
Development of Indian Affairs' IT operating plan for bureau-wide IT spending and develops the annual expense and capital expenditure budget for IMT.
Manages the records, privacy and FOIA programs, and any IT services or operations assigned to the bureau
Stays current in new technologies and platforms; identified merging technologies for adoption, integration and introduction within the bureau and/or Department to ensure IT Capabilities respond to the needs of the enterprise's mission objective while minimizing duplication.
PeopleTec is currently looking for a Basic Analyst to support our Huntsville, AL location.
Duties Include:
Coordinate tasks and technical issues associated with a foreign country, including direct interfaces between the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and U.S. foreign partners.
Receive, create, analyze, track, and/or delegate Task Management Tool (TMT) tasks for the MDA Chief Architect's office (MDA/CA) and supporting organizations.
Participate in staff meetings to coordinate with Government teams to assist in prioritization of tasks, resolve difficult issues, and facilitate supervisory decisions. Prepare and track action items and meeting minutes.
Support MDA/CAI International Areas of Responsibility (AORs): ongoing Asia and Norway analyses; ongoing Australia, Finland, French, and United Kingdom (UK) cooperative technical work and associated policy agreement work; and Europe/NATO support.
Support International Engineering efforts, including the development of International Agreements (Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Analysis of Alternatives (AOAs), Program Agreements (PAs), Foreign Military Sales Agreements (FMSAs), etc.) to address technical aspects of technology transfer, export control policy and agreement obligations.
Coordinate the foreign disclosure process for briefings, data sharing and information exchanges between the MDA and partnering nations and organizations.
Facilitate technical analysis activities of the U.S. Joint Systems Engineering and International Engineering activities as required; execute administrative support for U.S.-Foreign Partner Program engineering, including but not limited to NATO, Australia, Japan, Norway, and Republic of Korea Cooperative efforts for program reviews and, system-level engineering analyses, NATO- led analyses, architecture analyses and threat analyses.
-
Required Skills/Experience :
Experience with Electronic Tasker (E-Tasker), Task Management Tool (TMT), or other task management software
Possess an ability to plan, coordinate, and support product development and required International Engineering documentation in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Excellent listening ability with a corresponding skill to capture details of policy and technical discussions
Ability to follow established procedures and solve routine problems
Work independently and as part of a Team
Proficient with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport
Travel: 5%-10% travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations could be necessary depending on the needs of the Government.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
-
Education Requirements :
A completed Bachelor's Degree in a technical field OR 7+ years of relevant experience required in lieu of degree
-
Desired Skills :
Experience with interacting and supporting high-level government customers, including generating briefing and written products and presenting information at the executive level
Experience with missile defense programs
Previous experience with documenting Action Items and tracking to completion
Experience in the design, development, testing, production, or production of missile defense weapon systems
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field
Have a current U.S. Passport
Proficiency in European or Asian languages
-
* This opportunity is contingent*
-
People First. Technology Always.
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.
Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.
Come Experience It.
#cjpost #dpost
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1934697-421753
Aug 20, 2021
Full time
PeopleTec is currently looking for a Basic Analyst to support our Huntsville, AL location.
Duties Include:
Coordinate tasks and technical issues associated with a foreign country, including direct interfaces between the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and U.S. foreign partners.
Receive, create, analyze, track, and/or delegate Task Management Tool (TMT) tasks for the MDA Chief Architect's office (MDA/CA) and supporting organizations.
Participate in staff meetings to coordinate with Government teams to assist in prioritization of tasks, resolve difficult issues, and facilitate supervisory decisions. Prepare and track action items and meeting minutes.
Support MDA/CAI International Areas of Responsibility (AORs): ongoing Asia and Norway analyses; ongoing Australia, Finland, French, and United Kingdom (UK) cooperative technical work and associated policy agreement work; and Europe/NATO support.
Support International Engineering efforts, including the development of International Agreements (Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Analysis of Alternatives (AOAs), Program Agreements (PAs), Foreign Military Sales Agreements (FMSAs), etc.) to address technical aspects of technology transfer, export control policy and agreement obligations.
Coordinate the foreign disclosure process for briefings, data sharing and information exchanges between the MDA and partnering nations and organizations.
Facilitate technical analysis activities of the U.S. Joint Systems Engineering and International Engineering activities as required; execute administrative support for U.S.-Foreign Partner Program engineering, including but not limited to NATO, Australia, Japan, Norway, and Republic of Korea Cooperative efforts for program reviews and, system-level engineering analyses, NATO- led analyses, architecture analyses and threat analyses.
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Required Skills/Experience :
Experience with Electronic Tasker (E-Tasker), Task Management Tool (TMT), or other task management software
Possess an ability to plan, coordinate, and support product development and required International Engineering documentation in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Excellent listening ability with a corresponding skill to capture details of policy and technical discussions
Ability to follow established procedures and solve routine problems
Work independently and as part of a Team
Proficient with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport
Travel: 5%-10% travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations could be necessary depending on the needs of the Government.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
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Education Requirements :
A completed Bachelor's Degree in a technical field OR 7+ years of relevant experience required in lieu of degree
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Desired Skills :
Experience with interacting and supporting high-level government customers, including generating briefing and written products and presenting information at the executive level
Experience with missile defense programs
Previous experience with documenting Action Items and tracking to completion
Experience in the design, development, testing, production, or production of missile defense weapon systems
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field
Have a current U.S. Passport
Proficiency in European or Asian languages
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* This opportunity is contingent*
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People First. Technology Always.
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.
Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.
Come Experience It.
#cjpost #dpost
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1934697-421753
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Reston, VA & Albuquerque, NM
The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: 1. Provides thought leadership and strategic direction for all Indian Affairs, including the Bureaus of Indian Affairs; Indian Education; and Trust Fund Administration's information technology (IT) operations, including infrastructure and architecture, applications development, re-engineering business processes, networks, sourcing alternatives, and computer and auxiliary operations and support. 2. Leads the Indian Affairs bureaus' Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) implementation, which seeks to strengthen authority over information management and technology (IMT) and supports the implementation of the DOI-wide FITARA plan. 3. Partners with program and Indian Affairs leadership to define technology strategy in support of their mission objectives and operational strategy and to facilitate delivery thereof. 4. Builds relationships and creates synergies across the enterprise to enable cost-effective and innovative shared technology, resources, and solutions. 5. Develops the annual IT operating plan for Indian Affairs-wide IT spending and develops the annual expense and capital expenditure budget for IMT. 6. Serves on the executive leadership team to ensure integration with mission priorities. Coordinates Indian Affairs' IMT governance in accordance with appropriate IMT consolidation plans.
Aug 12, 2021
Full time
The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: 1. Provides thought leadership and strategic direction for all Indian Affairs, including the Bureaus of Indian Affairs; Indian Education; and Trust Fund Administration's information technology (IT) operations, including infrastructure and architecture, applications development, re-engineering business processes, networks, sourcing alternatives, and computer and auxiliary operations and support. 2. Leads the Indian Affairs bureaus' Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) implementation, which seeks to strengthen authority over information management and technology (IMT) and supports the implementation of the DOI-wide FITARA plan. 3. Partners with program and Indian Affairs leadership to define technology strategy in support of their mission objectives and operational strategy and to facilitate delivery thereof. 4. Builds relationships and creates synergies across the enterprise to enable cost-effective and innovative shared technology, resources, and solutions. 5. Develops the annual IT operating plan for Indian Affairs-wide IT spending and develops the annual expense and capital expenditure budget for IMT. 6. Serves on the executive leadership team to ensure integration with mission priorities. Coordinates Indian Affairs' IMT governance in accordance with appropriate IMT consolidation plans.
Department of the Interior
Albuquerque, NM or Reston, VA
The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: 1. Provides thought leadership and strategic direction for all Indian Affairs, including the Bureaus of Indian Affairs; Indian Education; and Trust Fund Administration's information technology (IT) operations, including infrastructure and architecture, applications development, re-engineering business processes, networks, sourcing alternatives, and computer and auxiliary operations and support. 2. Leads the Indian Affairs bureaus' Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) implementation, which seeks to strengthen authority over information management and technology (IMT) and supports the implementation of the DOI-wide FITARA plan. 3. Partners with program and Indian Affairs leadership to define technology strategy in support of their mission objectives and operational strategy and to facilitate delivery thereof. 4. Builds relationships and creates synergies across the enterprise to enable cost-effective and innovative shared technology, resources, and solutions. 5. Develops the annual IT operating plan for Indian Affairs-wide IT spending and develops the annual expense and capital expenditure budget for IMT. 6. Serves on the executive leadership team to ensure integration with mission priorities. Coordinates Indian Affairs' IMT governance in accordance with appropriate IMT consolidation plans
Jun 17, 2021
Full time
The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: 1. Provides thought leadership and strategic direction for all Indian Affairs, including the Bureaus of Indian Affairs; Indian Education; and Trust Fund Administration's information technology (IT) operations, including infrastructure and architecture, applications development, re-engineering business processes, networks, sourcing alternatives, and computer and auxiliary operations and support. 2. Leads the Indian Affairs bureaus' Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) implementation, which seeks to strengthen authority over information management and technology (IMT) and supports the implementation of the DOI-wide FITARA plan. 3. Partners with program and Indian Affairs leadership to define technology strategy in support of their mission objectives and operational strategy and to facilitate delivery thereof. 4. Builds relationships and creates synergies across the enterprise to enable cost-effective and innovative shared technology, resources, and solutions. 5. Develops the annual IT operating plan for Indian Affairs-wide IT spending and develops the annual expense and capital expenditure budget for IMT. 6. Serves on the executive leadership team to ensure integration with mission priorities. Coordinates Indian Affairs' IMT governance in accordance with appropriate IMT consolidation plans
Position Summary: The Cyber Security Assessor conducts assessments of the security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by the client’s system, determining the overall effectiveness of the controls. This role implements, monitors, supports, and hardens cloud infrastructure and environments, and works with client leadership to help architect and design a secure architecture, identify, and solve scale challenges, and navigate migration to cloud technologies with security in mind. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks. Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, network, or third-party vendor.
Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.
Develop security compliance processes and/or audits for external services (i.e., third-party vendors, cloud service providers, etc.).
Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture and develop a security risk management plan.
Perform risk analysis (i.e., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
Implement risk management programs utilizing NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks.
Participate in Risk Governance process to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risks.
Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
Proactively and collaboratively partner with the CISO to ensure risks are identified, managed and/or mitigated to reduce organizational risks.
Contribute to ATO documentation.
Contribute to other Information Risk and Assurance programs and functions as needed.
Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and services of risk management.
Be mindful and responsive to challenges that may surface with legacy applications.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
3-5 years’ professional experience in information security, including supporting security documentation and ATOs; information security and DevOps team experience (ideally working in a matrixed team environment)
In-depth knowledge and experience of next-gen technical architectures, cloud infrastructures, networking infrastructures, evolving business practices, development practices, finding innovative ways to enable secure business practices and strong risk management skills
Zero-trust architecture and identity management experience required, Google Cloud and Azure experience desired
Advanced understanding of policy and compliance for FISMA, NIST SP800-53 r5 and Security Controls
Ability to examine, interpret, document and evaluate security strategies and defenses to determine security and business impacts
Experience inheriting FedRamp controls
Incident response documentation process proficiency
Familiarity with Risk Management; with cyber threat hunting and vulnerability management
Understanding of DHS CDM as well as Microservices, API's, and 3rd Party Identity Management
Able to effectively evaluate third-party tools
Knowledge to proactively make informed decisions and recommendations
Understanding and experience with WCAG standards as well as DOD STIG
Strong oral and written communication skills with an attention to details; ensure documentation meets compliance, technical and quality standards, and supports project objectives; familiar with the Plain Writing Act and writing to an audience; able to diagram and illustrate workflows
Respectful demeanor and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in virtual and in-person environments
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
BCT Partners is on a mission: To provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We offer a full range of services including consulting, research, training, technology, and analytics services in order to deliver results that improve lives. Inequities in society, including unconscious bias, can exist on many levels — structurally, systematically and even randomly within organizations, institutions, and programs that are intended to benefit society. As a minority owned consulting practice, we have a unique perspective on these disparities and are able to leverage our deep expertise to help drive organizations towards solutions such as conscious inclusion, that close those gaps. BCT possesses a solid understanding of the sectors where diverse people work, live, and play — healthcare, children & families, housing & community development, economic development, workforce development, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We combine our subject matter expertise with precision analytics and technology to help inform decision-making, gauge progress, measure impact and drive successful outcomes. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate disparities in order to create a more equitable society. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity access for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients This position supports several BCT clients. A majority of the work will be with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) . The mission of HHS ACL is to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL’s Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM), located within the Center for Management and Budget (CMB), works with ACL’s program centers to provide and transform information technology services in support of programs serving older Americans and Americans with disabilities. This Project ACL’s goal is to identify, develop, operate and secure a portfolio of new and existing systems that better support the needs of its program, increase system security, and/or reduce the cost for system development and operations. These technology solutions must comply with a complex set of laws and regulations, as well as user and reporting requirements, and must be sustainable and easily adaptable as program and compliance requirements evolve. OIRM operates across four segments, all reporting to the ACL Chief Information Officer: 1) IT Portfolio Management (ITPM), 2) Enterprise Digital Strategies & Solutions (EDSS) , 3) Policy, and 4) Administrative Support. These segments are cohesive and must work in concert to achieve effective results. OIRM has contracted with BCT Partners to provide support to EDSS. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Position Summary: The Cyber Security Assessor conducts assessments of the security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by the client’s system, determining the overall effectiveness of the controls. This role implements, monitors, supports, and hardens cloud infrastructure and environments, and works with client leadership to help architect and design a secure architecture, identify, and solve scale challenges, and navigate migration to cloud technologies with security in mind. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks. Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, network, or third-party vendor.
Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.
Develop security compliance processes and/or audits for external services (i.e., third-party vendors, cloud service providers, etc.).
Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture and develop a security risk management plan.
Perform risk analysis (i.e., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
Implement risk management programs utilizing NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks.
Participate in Risk Governance process to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risks.
Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
Proactively and collaboratively partner with the CISO to ensure risks are identified, managed and/or mitigated to reduce organizational risks.
Contribute to ATO documentation.
Contribute to other Information Risk and Assurance programs and functions as needed.
Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and services of risk management.
Be mindful and responsive to challenges that may surface with legacy applications.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
3-5 years’ professional experience in information security, including supporting security documentation and ATOs; information security and DevOps team experience (ideally working in a matrixed team environment)
In-depth knowledge and experience of next-gen technical architectures, cloud infrastructures, networking infrastructures, evolving business practices, development practices, finding innovative ways to enable secure business practices and strong risk management skills
Zero-trust architecture and identity management experience required, Google Cloud and Azure experience desired
Advanced understanding of policy and compliance for FISMA, NIST SP800-53 r5 and Security Controls
Ability to examine, interpret, document and evaluate security strategies and defenses to determine security and business impacts
Experience inheriting FedRamp controls
Incident response documentation process proficiency
Familiarity with Risk Management; with cyber threat hunting and vulnerability management
Understanding of DHS CDM as well as Microservices, API's, and 3rd Party Identity Management
Able to effectively evaluate third-party tools
Knowledge to proactively make informed decisions and recommendations
Understanding and experience with WCAG standards as well as DOD STIG
Strong oral and written communication skills with an attention to details; ensure documentation meets compliance, technical and quality standards, and supports project objectives; familiar with the Plain Writing Act and writing to an audience; able to diagram and illustrate workflows
Respectful demeanor and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in virtual and in-person environments
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
BCT Partners is on a mission: To provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We offer a full range of services including consulting, research, training, technology, and analytics services in order to deliver results that improve lives. Inequities in society, including unconscious bias, can exist on many levels — structurally, systematically and even randomly within organizations, institutions, and programs that are intended to benefit society. As a minority owned consulting practice, we have a unique perspective on these disparities and are able to leverage our deep expertise to help drive organizations towards solutions such as conscious inclusion, that close those gaps. BCT possesses a solid understanding of the sectors where diverse people work, live, and play — healthcare, children & families, housing & community development, economic development, workforce development, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We combine our subject matter expertise with precision analytics and technology to help inform decision-making, gauge progress, measure impact and drive successful outcomes. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate disparities in order to create a more equitable society. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity access for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients This position supports several BCT clients. A majority of the work will be with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) . The mission of HHS ACL is to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL’s Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM), located within the Center for Management and Budget (CMB), works with ACL’s program centers to provide and transform information technology services in support of programs serving older Americans and Americans with disabilities. This Project ACL’s goal is to identify, develop, operate and secure a portfolio of new and existing systems that better support the needs of its program, increase system security, and/or reduce the cost for system development and operations. These technology solutions must comply with a complex set of laws and regulations, as well as user and reporting requirements, and must be sustainable and easily adaptable as program and compliance requirements evolve. OIRM operates across four segments, all reporting to the ACL Chief Information Officer: 1) IT Portfolio Management (ITPM), 2) Enterprise Digital Strategies & Solutions (EDSS) , 3) Policy, and 4) Administrative Support. These segments are cohesive and must work in concert to achieve effective results. OIRM has contracted with BCT Partners to provide support to EDSS. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Position Summary: The Project Coordinator works with system architects, system developers, testers and technical writers, coordinating schedules, tracking project milestones, and providing direction and expertise to ensure organized and timely project deliverables. This role also works with the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) leadership and helps design a secure architecture, identify and solve scale challenges, and navigate migration to cloud technologies with a cyber security mindset. Key Responsibilities 1 :
Work with system architects, system developers, testers, and technical writers to meet schedules and track project milestones for ATO’s, technical documentation, and other analysis and design artifacts to be used for development, integration, and testing
Prepare necessary presentation materials for meetings; document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings
Coordinate with project lead to ensure project priorities and deliverables are up to date and deadlines are met; assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable; be mindful and responsive to challenges that may surface with legacy applications
Ensure each project’s documentation is appropriately maintained; provide project administrative support as needed
Undertake project tasks as required
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
3 to 5 years’ professional experience in Information Technology; experience working with Information Security and DevOps teams; cloud security experience desired, not required
Professional experience coordinating projects (ideally IT projects), overseeing and managing IT team tasks and deliverables (ideally in a matrixed team environment), and collaborating with stakeholders; experience effectively managing, gathering and analyzing data
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
Respectful demeanor and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in virtual and in-person environments; must be organized, and able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
Proven ability to effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems and make decisions; be innovative
General proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Desired, though not required:
Understanding of Policy and Compliance for FISMA, NIST and Security Controls
Understanding of Microservices, API's, and 3rd Party Identity Management
Familiarity with IT and Cyber Security Risk Management
Familiarity with DevOps methodology
Zero-trust security management familiarity
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients This position supports several BCT clients. A majority of the work will be with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) . The mission of HHS ACL is to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL’s Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM), located within the Center for Management and Budget (CMB), works with ACL’s program centers to provide and transform information technology services in support of programs serving older Americans and Americans with disabilities. This Project ACL’s goal is to identify, develop, operate and secure a portfolio of new and existing systems that better support the needs of its program, increase system security, and/or reduce the cost for system development and operations. These technology solutions must comply with a complex set of laws and regulations, as well as user and reporting requirements, and must be sustainable and easily adaptable as program and compliance requirements evolve. OIRM operates across four segments, all reporting to the ACL Chief Information Officer: 1) IT Portfolio Management (ITPM), 2) Enterprise Digital Strategies & Solutions (EDSS) , 3) Policy, and 4) Administrative Support. These segments are cohesive and must work in concert to achieve effective results. OIRM has contracted with BCT Partners to provide support to EDSS. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Position Summary: The Project Coordinator works with system architects, system developers, testers and technical writers, coordinating schedules, tracking project milestones, and providing direction and expertise to ensure organized and timely project deliverables. This role also works with the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) leadership and helps design a secure architecture, identify and solve scale challenges, and navigate migration to cloud technologies with a cyber security mindset. Key Responsibilities 1 :
Work with system architects, system developers, testers, and technical writers to meet schedules and track project milestones for ATO’s, technical documentation, and other analysis and design artifacts to be used for development, integration, and testing
Prepare necessary presentation materials for meetings; document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings
Coordinate with project lead to ensure project priorities and deliverables are up to date and deadlines are met; assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable; be mindful and responsive to challenges that may surface with legacy applications
Ensure each project’s documentation is appropriately maintained; provide project administrative support as needed
Undertake project tasks as required
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
3 to 5 years’ professional experience in Information Technology; experience working with Information Security and DevOps teams; cloud security experience desired, not required
Professional experience coordinating projects (ideally IT projects), overseeing and managing IT team tasks and deliverables (ideally in a matrixed team environment), and collaborating with stakeholders; experience effectively managing, gathering and analyzing data
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
Respectful demeanor and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in virtual and in-person environments; must be organized, and able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
Proven ability to effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems and make decisions; be innovative
General proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Desired, though not required:
Understanding of Policy and Compliance for FISMA, NIST and Security Controls
Understanding of Microservices, API's, and 3rd Party Identity Management
Familiarity with IT and Cyber Security Risk Management
Familiarity with DevOps methodology
Zero-trust security management familiarity
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients This position supports several BCT clients. A majority of the work will be with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) . The mission of HHS ACL is to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL’s Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM), located within the Center for Management and Budget (CMB), works with ACL’s program centers to provide and transform information technology services in support of programs serving older Americans and Americans with disabilities. This Project ACL’s goal is to identify, develop, operate and secure a portfolio of new and existing systems that better support the needs of its program, increase system security, and/or reduce the cost for system development and operations. These technology solutions must comply with a complex set of laws and regulations, as well as user and reporting requirements, and must be sustainable and easily adaptable as program and compliance requirements evolve. OIRM operates across four segments, all reporting to the ACL Chief Information Officer: 1) IT Portfolio Management (ITPM), 2) Enterprise Digital Strategies & Solutions (EDSS) , 3) Policy, and 4) Administrative Support. These segments are cohesive and must work in concert to achieve effective results. OIRM has contracted with BCT Partners to provide support to EDSS. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Position Summary: The Application Engineer Level I (Developer) will analyze design specifications and business applications in order to design or re-design, develop, test, troubleshoot and implement complex software programs and applications in line with client’s technical needs. They will also prepare program-level, user-level and technical documentation. This position will work collaboratively with other engineers/developers, data architects, technical writers, business analysts, programmers, testers and security, often on multiple concurrent projects. Key Responsibilities 1 :
Analyze functional business applications and design specifications
Translate detailed design into a developed application
Test, debug, and refine application code and service parameters
Develop test scripts used to ensure service capability and system quality assurance
Prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation and technical documentation
Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiencies
Troubleshoot issues, identify and implement resolutions and work with technical and business staff to ensure timely deployment
Provide technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met
Deliver business solutions using the latest Azure DevOps suite
Work and collaborate with the team including other developers, data architects, business analysts, testers, and security.
Troubleshoot application codes, as well as design and implement changes to the applications
Multitask and work in an environment of rapidly changing priorities; work on multiple concurrent projects
Serve as go-to person/development SME
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: A successful candidate will have the following:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, ideally in an information technology related field
3+ years of related work experience as a full stack developer
Proven ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and written), exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Self-starter who is able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Experience with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps, Microsoft Visual Studio and other development interfaces and tools
Combination of experience in REACT, JSON, API development, JavaScript, JQuery, HTML 5, CSS, Ajax, Responsive Design, PHP, and Python
Knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and Microsoft SharePoint
Experience working with XML/XSLT, JSON, and other technologies
Experience in database development and applications support
Experience/expertise with the Rehabilitation Act, Section 508 accessibility requirements and WCAG standards specifically WCAG 2.0 AA
Agile application development and/or DevOps processes and practices, including incremental code development and testing
Experience in information system design and application programming for large-scale systems
Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and compliance
Experience working with business stakeholders and soliciting requirements
Experience developing technical specifications for documenting implementation
Experience with working with source control
Experience with scripting and working with development consoles
Experience developing in a cloud environment
Experience with modern infrastructures and programing languages utilizing technologies such as containerization and micro services
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients This position supports several BCT clients. A majority of the work will be with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) . The mission of HHS ACL is to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL’s Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM), located within the Center for Management and Budget (CMB), works with ACL’s program centers to provide and transform information technology services in support of programs serving older Americans and Americans with disabilities. This Project ACL’s goal is to identify, develop, operate and secure a portfolio of new and existing systems that better support the needs of its program, increase system security, and/or reduce the cost for system development and operations. These technology solutions must comply with a complex set of laws and regulations, as well as user and reporting requirements, and must be sustainable and easily adaptable as program and compliance requirements evolve. OIRM operates across four segments, all reporting to the ACL Chief Information Officer: 1) IT Portfolio Management (ITPM), 2) Enterprise Digital Strategies & Solutions (EDSS) , 3) Policy, and 4) Administrative Support. These segments are cohesive and must work in concert to achieve effective results. OIRM has contracted with BCT Partners to provide support to EDSS. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Position Summary: The Application Engineer Level I (Developer) will analyze design specifications and business applications in order to design or re-design, develop, test, troubleshoot and implement complex software programs and applications in line with client’s technical needs. They will also prepare program-level, user-level and technical documentation. This position will work collaboratively with other engineers/developers, data architects, technical writers, business analysts, programmers, testers and security, often on multiple concurrent projects. Key Responsibilities 1 :
Analyze functional business applications and design specifications
Translate detailed design into a developed application
Test, debug, and refine application code and service parameters
Develop test scripts used to ensure service capability and system quality assurance
Prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation and technical documentation
Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiencies
Troubleshoot issues, identify and implement resolutions and work with technical and business staff to ensure timely deployment
Provide technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met
Deliver business solutions using the latest Azure DevOps suite
Work and collaborate with the team including other developers, data architects, business analysts, testers, and security.
Troubleshoot application codes, as well as design and implement changes to the applications
Multitask and work in an environment of rapidly changing priorities; work on multiple concurrent projects
Serve as go-to person/development SME
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: A successful candidate will have the following:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, ideally in an information technology related field
3+ years of related work experience as a full stack developer
Proven ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and written), exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Self-starter who is able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Experience with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps, Microsoft Visual Studio and other development interfaces and tools
Combination of experience in REACT, JSON, API development, JavaScript, JQuery, HTML 5, CSS, Ajax, Responsive Design, PHP, and Python
Knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and Microsoft SharePoint
Experience working with XML/XSLT, JSON, and other technologies
Experience in database development and applications support
Experience/expertise with the Rehabilitation Act, Section 508 accessibility requirements and WCAG standards specifically WCAG 2.0 AA
Agile application development and/or DevOps processes and practices, including incremental code development and testing
Experience in information system design and application programming for large-scale systems
Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and compliance
Experience working with business stakeholders and soliciting requirements
Experience developing technical specifications for documenting implementation
Experience with working with source control
Experience with scripting and working with development consoles
Experience developing in a cloud environment
Experience with modern infrastructures and programing languages utilizing technologies such as containerization and micro services
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients This position supports several BCT clients. A majority of the work will be with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) . The mission of HHS ACL is to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL’s Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM), located within the Center for Management and Budget (CMB), works with ACL’s program centers to provide and transform information technology services in support of programs serving older Americans and Americans with disabilities. This Project ACL’s goal is to identify, develop, operate and secure a portfolio of new and existing systems that better support the needs of its program, increase system security, and/or reduce the cost for system development and operations. These technology solutions must comply with a complex set of laws and regulations, as well as user and reporting requirements, and must be sustainable and easily adaptable as program and compliance requirements evolve. OIRM operates across four segments, all reporting to the ACL Chief Information Officer: 1) IT Portfolio Management (ITPM), 2) Enterprise Digital Strategies & Solutions (EDSS) , 3) Policy, and 4) Administrative Support. These segments are cohesive and must work in concert to achieve effective results. OIRM has contracted with BCT Partners to provide support to EDSS. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Position Summary: The Cybersecurity Analyst will assess the overall cybersecurity posture of the client’s network: identify devices/services on the network that pose the most risk, identify devices/services across the client’s enterprise that have network access and exploitable vulnerabilities, visualize where aggressors can pivot following system compromise, and coordinate with other teams to enhance digital resilience. This role also implements, monitors, supports and hardens cloud infrastructure and environments, and works with client leadership to provide direction and expertise for a strategic cloud security transformation. Key Responsibilities1:
Analyze security posture and vulnerabilities present in cloud architectures
Review security documentation to determine security status of cloud products and applications
Perform security audit and compliance tasks for cloud applications
Recommend and provide guidance to Cloud Architect, project leadership, and those performing remediation activities
Coordinate and communicate across a matrixed team of stakeholders
Be mindful and responsive to challenges that may surface with legacy applications
Project manage small projects
Provide tracking and briefing of the security status of cloud service providers
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
In-depth knowledge and experience of next-gen technical architectures, cloud infrastructures, evolving business practices, development practices, finding innovative ways to enable secure business practices and strong risk management skills
3 to 5 years’ professional experience in Information Technology and Cloud Security; Information Security and DevOps team experience (ideally working in a matrixed team environment)
Zero-trust architecture and identity management experience required; Google Cloud and Azure experience desired
Advanced understanding of policy and compliance for FISMA, NIST and Security Controls
Ability to examine and evaluate security strategies and defenses; to determine security and business impacts
Experience inheriting FedRamp controls
Incident response documentation process proficiency
Familiarity with Risk Management; with cyber threat hunting and vulnerability management
Understanding of DHS CDM as well as Microservices, API's, and 3rd Party Identity Management
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college; CISSP, CISA, CISM or similar certifications are a plus, but not required
Respectful demeanor and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in virtual and in-person environments; must be organized, and able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
Effectively communicate when speaking and writing, exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients This position supports several BCT clients. A majority of the work will be with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) . The mission of HHS ACL is to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL’s Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM), located within the Center for Management and Budget (CMB), works with ACL’s program centers to provide and transform information technology services in support of programs serving older Americans and Americans with disabilities. This Project ACL’s goal is to identify, develop, operate and secure a portfolio of new and existing systems that better support the needs of its program, increase system security, and/or reduce the cost for system development and operations. These technology solutions must comply with a complex set of laws and regulations, as well as user and reporting requirements, and must be sustainable and easily adaptable as program and compliance requirements evolve. OIRM operates across four segments, all reporting to the ACL Chief Information Officer: 1) IT Portfolio Management (ITPM), 2) Enterprise Digital Strategies & Solutions (EDSS) , 3) Policy, and 4) Administrative Support. These segments are cohesive and must work in concert to achieve effective results. OIRM has contracted with BCT Partners to provide support to EDSS. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Position Summary: The Cybersecurity Analyst will assess the overall cybersecurity posture of the client’s network: identify devices/services on the network that pose the most risk, identify devices/services across the client’s enterprise that have network access and exploitable vulnerabilities, visualize where aggressors can pivot following system compromise, and coordinate with other teams to enhance digital resilience. This role also implements, monitors, supports and hardens cloud infrastructure and environments, and works with client leadership to provide direction and expertise for a strategic cloud security transformation. Key Responsibilities1:
Analyze security posture and vulnerabilities present in cloud architectures
Review security documentation to determine security status of cloud products and applications
Perform security audit and compliance tasks for cloud applications
Recommend and provide guidance to Cloud Architect, project leadership, and those performing remediation activities
Coordinate and communicate across a matrixed team of stakeholders
Be mindful and responsive to challenges that may surface with legacy applications
Project manage small projects
Provide tracking and briefing of the security status of cloud service providers
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
In-depth knowledge and experience of next-gen technical architectures, cloud infrastructures, evolving business practices, development practices, finding innovative ways to enable secure business practices and strong risk management skills
3 to 5 years’ professional experience in Information Technology and Cloud Security; Information Security and DevOps team experience (ideally working in a matrixed team environment)
Zero-trust architecture and identity management experience required; Google Cloud and Azure experience desired
Advanced understanding of policy and compliance for FISMA, NIST and Security Controls
Ability to examine and evaluate security strategies and defenses; to determine security and business impacts
Experience inheriting FedRamp controls
Incident response documentation process proficiency
Familiarity with Risk Management; with cyber threat hunting and vulnerability management
Understanding of DHS CDM as well as Microservices, API's, and 3rd Party Identity Management
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college; CISSP, CISA, CISM or similar certifications are a plus, but not required
Respectful demeanor and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in virtual and in-person environments; must be organized, and able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
Effectively communicate when speaking and writing, exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients This position supports several BCT clients. A majority of the work will be with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) . The mission of HHS ACL is to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL’s Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM), located within the Center for Management and Budget (CMB), works with ACL’s program centers to provide and transform information technology services in support of programs serving older Americans and Americans with disabilities. This Project ACL’s goal is to identify, develop, operate and secure a portfolio of new and existing systems that better support the needs of its program, increase system security, and/or reduce the cost for system development and operations. These technology solutions must comply with a complex set of laws and regulations, as well as user and reporting requirements, and must be sustainable and easily adaptable as program and compliance requirements evolve. OIRM operates across four segments, all reporting to the ACL Chief Information Officer: 1) IT Portfolio Management (ITPM), 2) Enterprise Digital Strategies & Solutions (EDSS) , 3) Policy, and 4) Administrative Support. These segments are cohesive and must work in concert to achieve effective results. OIRM has contracted with BCT Partners to provide support to EDSS. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa