APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: December 31, 2022
POSITION TITLE: Drinking Water Program Associate
REPORTS TO: Drinking Water Program Director
LOCATION: Flexible/Remote
TERM AND SALARY: $50,000 to $55,000/year for a full time / 1 FTE (40 hours/week), exempt position with comprehensive benefits including: medical, dental, and vision health insurance; 403b retirement savings plan; vacation and well-being leave; employee assistance program; life insurance; technology stipend; and paid holidays.
POSITION SUMMARY : River Network seeks an early career professional to support our work on access to clean, safe, affordable and resilient drinking water. Individuals with interest and experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: drinking water/utility access and affordability, water infrastructure funding and management (drinking water, sewer and stormwater), water and climate change resilience, adaptation and nature-based solutions, public policy and/or public health, environmental justice and conservation issues. This role is fully remote and the ideal candidate has comfort and experience with managing projects with remote team members. This position will focus heavily on both interview and desktop research and writing; the ability to synthesize complex information for a broad audience is a must. The position will also be public-facing and require regular communication and collaboration with our external partners.
The primary objective of this position is to support the Drinking Water team with research, writing, training and communications activities related to our work on clean, safe and affordable drinking water and equitable water infrastructure implementation. The person hired for this position will serve as researcher, writer, analyst, synthesizer and connector, helping to advance our programmatic work in areas described in more detail below.
Our ideal candidate understands and has experience with nonprofit organizations and has experience working with under-represented groups, particularly racially and ethnically diverse communities. The Drinking Water Associate will work directly with the Drinking Water Program Director and interface regularly with other members of the River Programs team. This person must be flexible and able to take initiative in accomplishing tasks as well as seeking support from River Network staff. We seek a candidate who is excited about building the capacity of organizations in our network to advance equitable access to clean, safe and affordable water with an emphasis on sustainable and climate resilient solutions that address historical inequities nationwide.
ABOUT RIVER NETWORK: River Network envisions a future of clean and ample water for people and nature, where local caretakers are well-equipped, effective and courageous champions for our rivers. River Network’s mission is to empower and unite people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain all life. Visit www.rivernetwork.org to learn more about our current priorities. Our headquarters are in Boulder, Colorado and we have staff located in communities across the U.S. We are committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas to achieve our mission – explore our core values and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, our explanation for why equity, diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our mission , and our principles for equitable and inclusive work . Through our programs, we seek to connect with all communities and increase the impact of their efforts to secure clean and ample water. Through our internal practices and external leadership, we seek an inclusive workplace culture that attracts diverse staff, board, members, and supporters.
River Network’s headquarters are in Boulder, Colorado and we have staff located in communities across the U.S. While we are a dispersed staff team, we are highly collaborative, and value distributed leadership approaches that aim to disperse authority and responsibility to the e staff closest to the work. All staff are encouraged to engage in cross-cutting, internal staff committees and initiatives that provide opportunities to work with colleagues outside of their primary focus area. Our staff is deeply invested in creating and tending to a healthy workplace culture and engaging all staff to influence and shape that culture.
Find information about our financials here (annual reports, financial statement, 990)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Support our work to build the capacity of our network in navigating and influencing equitable implementation of water infrastructure funding, particularly the State Revolving Loan Funds (SRFs), including conducting research and analysis, supporting the development of trainings, webinars and fact sheets, and network facilitation.
In collaboration with partners in our network, lead the development of foundational drinking water education materials utilizing River Network resources (ex: Drinking Water Guide and Building Blocks of Trust ), including writing and designing fact sheets and managing logistics for trainings and educational webinars.
Collaborate with Drinking Water and Communications teams on opportunities to improve our virtual training capacity and impact, including desk research and supporting the build out and management of an online learning platform.
Collaborate with Drinking Water staff and external partners to identify policy and programmatic opportunities for improved water affordability outcomes.
Support the research, development, and maintenance of drinking water resource pages, databases and other tools for our network (ex: SRF resource page , Great Lakes Drinking Water Database ).
Attend relevant meetings with members of our network and partner coalitions to better understand current drinking water needs and opportunities for River Network-led support.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in a related field; 2-3 years professional work experience preferred;
Strategic thinker and quick learner with interest and experience in working with colleagues and teams from diverse backgrounds;
Detail-oriented and organized, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, completing tasks on often fast timelines, and effective communication around shifting needs and/or priorities.
Comfort and confidence in working both independently and as part of a team; defining and tracking project deadlines, soliciting and incorporating input from team members and partners while continuing to move projects forward, often multiple at one time.
Experience working with community-based organizations (CBOs) and leaders and organizations representing communities of color;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written); good sense of humor and interest in building connection and community with coworkers and partners; and
Commitment to River Network’s vision and mission, and to our core values of strength, mutual respect, integrity, balance, growth and inclusion.
TO APPLY: Please submit your application and upload resume at the link below by December 31 , 2022 . References, work samples, and questions will be part of the selection process. No phone calls please. The successful applicant must also meet the requirements of River Network’s background screening process.
River Network is also in the process of hiring a Resilient Communities & Policy Associate , a position with similar qualifications. If you are interested in being considered for both positions, please indicate in the form below. There is no need to apply twice.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with each qualification in the job description, please go ahead and apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for this role. Consistent with our values and our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as stated above, River Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees .
Dec 05, 2022
Full time
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: December 31, 2022
POSITION TITLE: Drinking Water Program Associate
REPORTS TO: Drinking Water Program Director
LOCATION: Flexible/Remote
TERM AND SALARY: $50,000 to $55,000/year for a full time / 1 FTE (40 hours/week), exempt position with comprehensive benefits including: medical, dental, and vision health insurance; 403b retirement savings plan; vacation and well-being leave; employee assistance program; life insurance; technology stipend; and paid holidays.
POSITION SUMMARY : River Network seeks an early career professional to support our work on access to clean, safe, affordable and resilient drinking water. Individuals with interest and experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: drinking water/utility access and affordability, water infrastructure funding and management (drinking water, sewer and stormwater), water and climate change resilience, adaptation and nature-based solutions, public policy and/or public health, environmental justice and conservation issues. This role is fully remote and the ideal candidate has comfort and experience with managing projects with remote team members. This position will focus heavily on both interview and desktop research and writing; the ability to synthesize complex information for a broad audience is a must. The position will also be public-facing and require regular communication and collaboration with our external partners.
The primary objective of this position is to support the Drinking Water team with research, writing, training and communications activities related to our work on clean, safe and affordable drinking water and equitable water infrastructure implementation. The person hired for this position will serve as researcher, writer, analyst, synthesizer and connector, helping to advance our programmatic work in areas described in more detail below.
Our ideal candidate understands and has experience with nonprofit organizations and has experience working with under-represented groups, particularly racially and ethnically diverse communities. The Drinking Water Associate will work directly with the Drinking Water Program Director and interface regularly with other members of the River Programs team. This person must be flexible and able to take initiative in accomplishing tasks as well as seeking support from River Network staff. We seek a candidate who is excited about building the capacity of organizations in our network to advance equitable access to clean, safe and affordable water with an emphasis on sustainable and climate resilient solutions that address historical inequities nationwide.
ABOUT RIVER NETWORK: River Network envisions a future of clean and ample water for people and nature, where local caretakers are well-equipped, effective and courageous champions for our rivers. River Network’s mission is to empower and unite people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain all life. Visit www.rivernetwork.org to learn more about our current priorities. Our headquarters are in Boulder, Colorado and we have staff located in communities across the U.S. We are committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas to achieve our mission – explore our core values and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, our explanation for why equity, diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our mission , and our principles for equitable and inclusive work . Through our programs, we seek to connect with all communities and increase the impact of their efforts to secure clean and ample water. Through our internal practices and external leadership, we seek an inclusive workplace culture that attracts diverse staff, board, members, and supporters.
River Network’s headquarters are in Boulder, Colorado and we have staff located in communities across the U.S. While we are a dispersed staff team, we are highly collaborative, and value distributed leadership approaches that aim to disperse authority and responsibility to the e staff closest to the work. All staff are encouraged to engage in cross-cutting, internal staff committees and initiatives that provide opportunities to work with colleagues outside of their primary focus area. Our staff is deeply invested in creating and tending to a healthy workplace culture and engaging all staff to influence and shape that culture.
Find information about our financials here (annual reports, financial statement, 990)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Support our work to build the capacity of our network in navigating and influencing equitable implementation of water infrastructure funding, particularly the State Revolving Loan Funds (SRFs), including conducting research and analysis, supporting the development of trainings, webinars and fact sheets, and network facilitation.
In collaboration with partners in our network, lead the development of foundational drinking water education materials utilizing River Network resources (ex: Drinking Water Guide and Building Blocks of Trust ), including writing and designing fact sheets and managing logistics for trainings and educational webinars.
Collaborate with Drinking Water and Communications teams on opportunities to improve our virtual training capacity and impact, including desk research and supporting the build out and management of an online learning platform.
Collaborate with Drinking Water staff and external partners to identify policy and programmatic opportunities for improved water affordability outcomes.
Support the research, development, and maintenance of drinking water resource pages, databases and other tools for our network (ex: SRF resource page , Great Lakes Drinking Water Database ).
Attend relevant meetings with members of our network and partner coalitions to better understand current drinking water needs and opportunities for River Network-led support.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in a related field; 2-3 years professional work experience preferred;
Strategic thinker and quick learner with interest and experience in working with colleagues and teams from diverse backgrounds;
Detail-oriented and organized, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, completing tasks on often fast timelines, and effective communication around shifting needs and/or priorities.
Comfort and confidence in working both independently and as part of a team; defining and tracking project deadlines, soliciting and incorporating input from team members and partners while continuing to move projects forward, often multiple at one time.
Experience working with community-based organizations (CBOs) and leaders and organizations representing communities of color;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written); good sense of humor and interest in building connection and community with coworkers and partners; and
Commitment to River Network’s vision and mission, and to our core values of strength, mutual respect, integrity, balance, growth and inclusion.
TO APPLY: Please submit your application and upload resume at the link below by December 31 , 2022 . References, work samples, and questions will be part of the selection process. No phone calls please. The successful applicant must also meet the requirements of River Network’s background screening process.
River Network is also in the process of hiring a Resilient Communities & Policy Associate , a position with similar qualifications. If you are interested in being considered for both positions, please indicate in the form below. There is no need to apply twice.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with each qualification in the job description, please go ahead and apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for this role. Consistent with our values and our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as stated above, River Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees .
Overview
Who We Are
At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.
Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity and fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and across society, and we strive to maintain an inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued. Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
Cadmus is seeking an experienced enterprise reports writer to join the Office of the Chief Information Officer team. The candidate who fills this BI Reports Writer position will support C-suite and business unit report development. As part of a growing and dynamic professional services and information technology team, you will have the opportunity to create and maintain enterprise reports generated from the Cadmus Enterprise Resource Planning Suite – DELTEK the Cadmus Enterprise Data Warehouse (Microsoft Stack) and other transaction based systems.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for developing an Enterprise suite of recurring corporate performance reports and ad hoc queries as needed. Working with business analysts, project managers and C-Suite executives the incumbent of this position will work to mature the Firm’s corporate reporting capabilities.
As the Enterprise Reports Writer, you will:
Work closely with the executive team, internal finance, project control, and contracts to address various reporting needs
Work closely with the Cadmus Data Warehouse and IT teams and assist in generating reports based on dataset from ERP System or the Enterprise Data Warehouse
Generate reports using PowerBi or Excel from SQL Tabular Data source (SQL Analysis Service)
Generate or write custom reports using SQL or IBM Cognos frameworks to address business needs
NOTE: Candidates must have experience querying tabular data sources as well as querying SQL tables directly.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years experience generating reports from SQL Analysis Service using PowerBi or Excel
Minimum 2 years experience in querying Tabular data structure, table relationships and designing reports
Working knowledge in DELTEK Modules SQL Tables and their structure is preferred
Experience with IBM Cognos Analytics reporting framework is preferred
Ability to communicate and collaborate in a remote team setting and work independently
Ability to self-manage
Ability to navigate large, matrixed organizations and achieving results
Additional Information:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen
Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.
Full vaccination against COVID-19, and compliance with Cadmus’ vaccination verification procedures, is a condition of employment with Cadmus, unless the individual is legally entitled to a reasonable accommodation. Prospective and/or new U.S. employees will be required to submit proof of vaccination on their first day of employment. “Full vaccination” means two weeks have passed since the individual received: 1) their second shot in a two-dose vaccine series (such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) or 2) their shot in a single-dose vaccine series (such as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine). Information regarding the process for requesting a reasonable accommodation will be included in the offer letter issued to any prospective employee.
Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: http://www.cadmusgroup.com
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
Overview
Who We Are
At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.
Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity and fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and across society, and we strive to maintain an inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued. Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
Cadmus is seeking an experienced enterprise reports writer to join the Office of the Chief Information Officer team. The candidate who fills this BI Reports Writer position will support C-suite and business unit report development. As part of a growing and dynamic professional services and information technology team, you will have the opportunity to create and maintain enterprise reports generated from the Cadmus Enterprise Resource Planning Suite – DELTEK the Cadmus Enterprise Data Warehouse (Microsoft Stack) and other transaction based systems.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for developing an Enterprise suite of recurring corporate performance reports and ad hoc queries as needed. Working with business analysts, project managers and C-Suite executives the incumbent of this position will work to mature the Firm’s corporate reporting capabilities.
As the Enterprise Reports Writer, you will:
Work closely with the executive team, internal finance, project control, and contracts to address various reporting needs
Work closely with the Cadmus Data Warehouse and IT teams and assist in generating reports based on dataset from ERP System or the Enterprise Data Warehouse
Generate reports using PowerBi or Excel from SQL Tabular Data source (SQL Analysis Service)
Generate or write custom reports using SQL or IBM Cognos frameworks to address business needs
NOTE: Candidates must have experience querying tabular data sources as well as querying SQL tables directly.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years experience generating reports from SQL Analysis Service using PowerBi or Excel
Minimum 2 years experience in querying Tabular data structure, table relationships and designing reports
Working knowledge in DELTEK Modules SQL Tables and their structure is preferred
Experience with IBM Cognos Analytics reporting framework is preferred
Ability to communicate and collaborate in a remote team setting and work independently
Ability to self-manage
Ability to navigate large, matrixed organizations and achieving results
Additional Information:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen
Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.
Full vaccination against COVID-19, and compliance with Cadmus’ vaccination verification procedures, is a condition of employment with Cadmus, unless the individual is legally entitled to a reasonable accommodation. Prospective and/or new U.S. employees will be required to submit proof of vaccination on their first day of employment. “Full vaccination” means two weeks have passed since the individual received: 1) their second shot in a two-dose vaccine series (such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) or 2) their shot in a single-dose vaccine series (such as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine). Information regarding the process for requesting a reasonable accommodation will be included in the offer letter issued to any prospective employee.
Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: http://www.cadmusgroup.com
Are you inspired to solve problems and help companies grow? Do you geek out on mastering Google’s latest algorithm and on optimizing the performance of great content? Are you a builder who thrives on becoming a key player on a small, high-growth team? If so, then you could be exactly who we’re looking for.
Does this sound like you?
As Yakkety Yak’s SEO Analyst, you’ll be a Jack- or Jill-of-all-things-digital. From owning our SEO strategy to running multi-channel marketing campaigns to assisting in website and newsletter updates and reporting, you’ll be able to flex your skills to provide tangible results for our clients. You’ll have a strong understanding of the digital ecosystem on the paid and organic side, you stay on top of the latest digital trends, and you love collaborating with great writers to develop high-performing content that drives results.
We don’t have all the answers and we don’t expect you to, either. We do expect that you’ll show up ready to take initiative, self-educate, and have some fun along the way.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will contribute in the following areas:
Uphold Yakkety Yak Core Values of Committed, Authentic, Curious, Accountable and Kind
Be at the forefront of digital and SEO updates and create recommendations and execution plans for our clients — then execute on these ideas
Oversee SEO updates and optimization, including website redirects, basic HTML edits and content upload and management
Work alongside our web designers, project managers and developers to provide SEO analysis and provide recommendations for the technical details of website and web page
Assist in basic website and landing page updates across various platforms
Work alongside our content and analytics team to create, analyze and execute digital marketing campaigns for our clients
Review and analyze social media and newsletter performance and provide content recommendations
Work with our in-house and freelance writers and account managers to perform keyword research and identify topics, craft keyword strategies, and implement those strategies by optimizing content for organic search and SEO best practices for client business objectives
Track content and campaign performance on multiple channels to identify new opportunities and make data-driven client recommendations
Work with our Director of SEO to evaluate the success of organic strategies, projects, and paid ad campaigns
Contribute to monthly client reports to showcase key outcomes and establish goals to drive performance
What You Bring
Our expectations for the candidate include:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
2–4 years of relevant experience
At ease with organic and paid digital and analytics platforms, including Google Analytics, Screaming Frog, AHREFs, SEMRush, Moz, Google Keyword Planner, Google Ads, and Facebook Ad Manager
Experience with content management systems (including WordPress, Wix, Shopify, and Squarespace) and email service providers (Hubspot, Mailchimp and Pardot preferred)
Basic knowledge of web hosting, web domains, HTML and CSS is a plus
Experience conceptualizing, implementing, and reporting on sophisticated multi-channel digital marketing campaigns
Command of best practices in brand strategy, user-focused web design, and multi-touch digital brand experiences
Desire to be a key contributor on a small team and a subject matter expert on all things digital performance
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively
Jul 13, 2022
Full time
Are you inspired to solve problems and help companies grow? Do you geek out on mastering Google’s latest algorithm and on optimizing the performance of great content? Are you a builder who thrives on becoming a key player on a small, high-growth team? If so, then you could be exactly who we’re looking for.
Does this sound like you?
As Yakkety Yak’s SEO Analyst, you’ll be a Jack- or Jill-of-all-things-digital. From owning our SEO strategy to running multi-channel marketing campaigns to assisting in website and newsletter updates and reporting, you’ll be able to flex your skills to provide tangible results for our clients. You’ll have a strong understanding of the digital ecosystem on the paid and organic side, you stay on top of the latest digital trends, and you love collaborating with great writers to develop high-performing content that drives results.
We don’t have all the answers and we don’t expect you to, either. We do expect that you’ll show up ready to take initiative, self-educate, and have some fun along the way.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will contribute in the following areas:
Uphold Yakkety Yak Core Values of Committed, Authentic, Curious, Accountable and Kind
Be at the forefront of digital and SEO updates and create recommendations and execution plans for our clients — then execute on these ideas
Oversee SEO updates and optimization, including website redirects, basic HTML edits and content upload and management
Work alongside our web designers, project managers and developers to provide SEO analysis and provide recommendations for the technical details of website and web page
Assist in basic website and landing page updates across various platforms
Work alongside our content and analytics team to create, analyze and execute digital marketing campaigns for our clients
Review and analyze social media and newsletter performance and provide content recommendations
Work with our in-house and freelance writers and account managers to perform keyword research and identify topics, craft keyword strategies, and implement those strategies by optimizing content for organic search and SEO best practices for client business objectives
Track content and campaign performance on multiple channels to identify new opportunities and make data-driven client recommendations
Work with our Director of SEO to evaluate the success of organic strategies, projects, and paid ad campaigns
Contribute to monthly client reports to showcase key outcomes and establish goals to drive performance
What You Bring
Our expectations for the candidate include:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
2–4 years of relevant experience
At ease with organic and paid digital and analytics platforms, including Google Analytics, Screaming Frog, AHREFs, SEMRush, Moz, Google Keyword Planner, Google Ads, and Facebook Ad Manager
Experience with content management systems (including WordPress, Wix, Shopify, and Squarespace) and email service providers (Hubspot, Mailchimp and Pardot preferred)
Basic knowledge of web hosting, web domains, HTML and CSS is a plus
Experience conceptualizing, implementing, and reporting on sophisticated multi-channel digital marketing campaigns
Command of best practices in brand strategy, user-focused web design, and multi-touch digital brand experiences
Desire to be a key contributor on a small team and a subject matter expert on all things digital performance
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, District of Columbia
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under regular guidance to design and conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Serve as the primary contributor and may lead projects and teams and often represent the Section or Division on projects and task forces. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Some travel may be required.
Position Requirements: Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts are responsible for a combination of the following roles:
Data Analysis • Lead production of charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data • Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data • Identify data that can be used to analyze policy Examination and Supervision • Lead examinations and reviews • Implement supervision and/or oversight policies and programs
Policy • Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance • Draft and review policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
Risk Management • Identify and analyze emerging risks in financial institutions and markets • Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions
Position Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience (FR26); a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or master's degree and 4 years of related experience (FR27).
Remarks: The Federal Reserve Board’s Technology Lab (TechLab) researches and analyzes new technologies broadly relevant to digital currencies and other payment, clearing, and settlement activities. The team conducts hands-on research to further the Division of Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems’ understanding of specific technologies, broaden technical expertise across the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve System, and support development of policy views and oversight frameworks for new payments technologies. Additionally, the team contributes to the Federal Reserve System’s fintech and digital innovations experimentation work.
TechLab Financial Institution and Policy Analysts (FIPA) are curious and adaptable subject matter experts on a range of technology-related issues. FIPAs support hands-on technology research and experimentation. Ideally, Analysts have previous professional or academic experience in computer science, software development, or a related technology field. Senior Analysts help to thoughtfully develop and implement the TechLab’s research strategy, oversee the product development of coded research projects, write internal reports and publishable papers, support technology policy analysis, and represent the Federal Reserve in various domestic and international groups, among other responsibilities. Senior Analysts must be strong writers, adaptable multitaskers, and strategic thinkers. All TechLab Analysts must have excellent communication skills to speak effectively to a broad range of stakeholders.
Position requirements include, but are not limited to: • Ability to understand how specific innovative technology implementations work, such as stablecoins, digital currency technologies, or distributed ledger technologies • Experience with software application development, preferably in an innovation or research setting • Ability to simplify complex technical topics into plain language written deliverables for policymakers and the public • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a variety of subject matter experts, such as engineers, economists, policy analysts, lawyers, and other stakeholders • Ability to contribute effectively to Agile and Scrum projects and deliverables
Additionally, knowledge of payments, clearing, and settlement technologies is highly desirable, but not required. An understanding of the technology industry, crypto assets, and data analysis is also desirable.
A writing sample is required. An example of previous programming work may be requested.
This role is located in Washington DC and will require on-site presence.
Jun 20, 2022
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under regular guidance to design and conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Serve as the primary contributor and may lead projects and teams and often represent the Section or Division on projects and task forces. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Some travel may be required.
Position Requirements: Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts are responsible for a combination of the following roles:
Data Analysis • Lead production of charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data • Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data • Identify data that can be used to analyze policy Examination and Supervision • Lead examinations and reviews • Implement supervision and/or oversight policies and programs
Policy • Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance • Draft and review policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
Risk Management • Identify and analyze emerging risks in financial institutions and markets • Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions
Position Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience (FR26); a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or master's degree and 4 years of related experience (FR27).
Remarks: The Federal Reserve Board’s Technology Lab (TechLab) researches and analyzes new technologies broadly relevant to digital currencies and other payment, clearing, and settlement activities. The team conducts hands-on research to further the Division of Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems’ understanding of specific technologies, broaden technical expertise across the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve System, and support development of policy views and oversight frameworks for new payments technologies. Additionally, the team contributes to the Federal Reserve System’s fintech and digital innovations experimentation work.
TechLab Financial Institution and Policy Analysts (FIPA) are curious and adaptable subject matter experts on a range of technology-related issues. FIPAs support hands-on technology research and experimentation. Ideally, Analysts have previous professional or academic experience in computer science, software development, or a related technology field. Senior Analysts help to thoughtfully develop and implement the TechLab’s research strategy, oversee the product development of coded research projects, write internal reports and publishable papers, support technology policy analysis, and represent the Federal Reserve in various domestic and international groups, among other responsibilities. Senior Analysts must be strong writers, adaptable multitaskers, and strategic thinkers. All TechLab Analysts must have excellent communication skills to speak effectively to a broad range of stakeholders.
Position requirements include, but are not limited to: • Ability to understand how specific innovative technology implementations work, such as stablecoins, digital currency technologies, or distributed ledger technologies • Experience with software application development, preferably in an innovation or research setting • Ability to simplify complex technical topics into plain language written deliverables for policymakers and the public • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a variety of subject matter experts, such as engineers, economists, policy analysts, lawyers, and other stakeholders • Ability to contribute effectively to Agile and Scrum projects and deliverables
Additionally, knowledge of payments, clearing, and settlement technologies is highly desirable, but not required. An understanding of the technology industry, crypto assets, and data analysis is also desirable.
A writing sample is required. An example of previous programming work may be requested.
This role is located in Washington DC and will require on-site presence.
University of Washington | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
Seattle, WA [remote available]
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Content Writer. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation ( IHME ) is an independent research center at the University of Washington. Its mission is to deliver to the world timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy and practice. IHME carries out its mission through a range of projects within different research areas including the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors; Future Health Scenarios; Cost Effectiveness and Efficiency; Resource Tracking; and Impact Evaluations. Our vision is to provide policymakers, donors, and researchers with the highest-quality quantitative evidence base so all people live long lives in full health. IHME is committed to providing the evidence base necessary to help solve the world’s most important health problems. This requires creativity and innovation, which is cultivated by an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment that respects and appreciates differences, embraces collaboration, and invites the voices of all IHME team members. About the team The Global Impact Group (GIG) serves IHME ’s vision of all people living long lives in full health through cutting edge communication and collaboration. GIG runs campaigns to amplify awareness of the most critical health challenges, and works with scientists and decision-makers to strengthen the evidence base of research and to take informed action. Within GIG, the Global Campaigns team works with media and social media, creating compelling content to help IHME advance policy windows by furnishing evidence to inform decision-making. About the position The Content Writer will achieve policy impact by creating audience-centric content. They will work closely with other team members to understand the needs of policy influencers and policymakers, and will generate materials that raise awareness among these target audiences and increases their engagement with IHME ’s work. The Content Writer will be a skilled communicator, and able to quickly understand, form conclusions, and articulate key elements of research in a manner that is useful to key stakeholders in the policy sphere and beyond. This position directly contributes to the uptake and understanding of cutting-edge scientific analysis that establishes UW’s credibility and high bar of excellence in the field of population health by cultivating strong relationships with senior faculty and staff at IHME to understand research processes and products, to create content, and to liaise between IHME and external audiences. The individual in this position will need to develop an understanding of specific international target audiences and their information needs in order to develop audience-relevant content. They must be able to understand and translate complex research findings into key messages that inform policy priorities and debates in order to create positive impact on population health. Overall, the Content Writer will be an essential member of a collaborative team in a challenging and exciting work environment, helping shape the strategy for audience-centered content to meet IHME ’s objectives. This position is contingent upon project funding availability. Responsibilities: Research Command and Audience Awareness
Assess and understand the landscape, stakeholders, politics, and priorities in the global and public health fields, and the interest, motivations, knowledge, and information needs of target audiences. Identify and learn from best practices across similar disciplines for communication strategy to maximize uptake.
Cultivate a strong understanding of the key concepts, methods, inputs, results, priorities and implications of IHME ’s research portfolio, including emergent projects and key issues in population health.
Content Writing
Write and produce custom content such as reports, briefs, web content, infographics, blog posts, and presentations that communicate key aspects of complex research projects in concise and comprehensible ways for decision makers, policy influencers, and other key stakeholders to help them better understand, communicate, and utilize IHME ’s data.
Innovate ways to seed uptake of IHME findings by communicating research concepts, methods, and results to decision makers and policy influencers.
Contribute to the creation of training activities in collaboration with IHME training professionals.
Project Coordination/Management and Content Production
Build project timelines and tracking progress.
Communicate with collaborators and target audiences to understand information needs.
Liaise with IHME staff in various departments such as data analysts, visualization, and graphic design to produce visuals and overseeing fact checking.
Other duties as assigned
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Mathematics, Engineering, Public Health, or related field plus three years of work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Additional Requirements:
Superior written, oral, and listening skills with the ability to adjust message and tone for a variety of audiences.
Ability to take complex scientific research and transform it into compelling stories for a variety of audiences, particularly non-technical audiences.
A strong awareness and understanding of power dynamics in population health, and a firm commitment to engaging partners equitably and with cultural humility.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives, and be flexible to adapt to changing priorities.
Past success at project management, including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, creatively solve problems, and reliably meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong interpersonal skills; a cooperative team player, perceptive, and emotionally intelligent.
A commitment to working to alongside others at IHME to illuminate the health impacts of systemic racism and to work within IHME to make our organization more diverse and inclusive. See IHME ’s DEI statement here: http://www.healthdata.org/get-involved/careers/dei
DESIRED
Previous experience in communications, policy, advocacy, or global health.
Previous experience creating content about science for non-technical audiences.
Skilled at guiding the creation of easy-to-understand visuals.
Proficiency in more than one of the official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position works on a global team and with a global network of stakeholders; as such evening and weekend work may be required to fulfill job duties.
This position is open to anyone authorized to work in the U.S. The UW is not able to sponsor visas for staff positions.
Office is located in Seattle, Washington. This position is eligible to work fully remote within the United States; work schedule required to overlap 50% of IHME office hours between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific Time.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Aug 25, 2021
Full time
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Content Writer. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation ( IHME ) is an independent research center at the University of Washington. Its mission is to deliver to the world timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy and practice. IHME carries out its mission through a range of projects within different research areas including the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors; Future Health Scenarios; Cost Effectiveness and Efficiency; Resource Tracking; and Impact Evaluations. Our vision is to provide policymakers, donors, and researchers with the highest-quality quantitative evidence base so all people live long lives in full health. IHME is committed to providing the evidence base necessary to help solve the world’s most important health problems. This requires creativity and innovation, which is cultivated by an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment that respects and appreciates differences, embraces collaboration, and invites the voices of all IHME team members. About the team The Global Impact Group (GIG) serves IHME ’s vision of all people living long lives in full health through cutting edge communication and collaboration. GIG runs campaigns to amplify awareness of the most critical health challenges, and works with scientists and decision-makers to strengthen the evidence base of research and to take informed action. Within GIG, the Global Campaigns team works with media and social media, creating compelling content to help IHME advance policy windows by furnishing evidence to inform decision-making. About the position The Content Writer will achieve policy impact by creating audience-centric content. They will work closely with other team members to understand the needs of policy influencers and policymakers, and will generate materials that raise awareness among these target audiences and increases their engagement with IHME ’s work. The Content Writer will be a skilled communicator, and able to quickly understand, form conclusions, and articulate key elements of research in a manner that is useful to key stakeholders in the policy sphere and beyond. This position directly contributes to the uptake and understanding of cutting-edge scientific analysis that establishes UW’s credibility and high bar of excellence in the field of population health by cultivating strong relationships with senior faculty and staff at IHME to understand research processes and products, to create content, and to liaise between IHME and external audiences. The individual in this position will need to develop an understanding of specific international target audiences and their information needs in order to develop audience-relevant content. They must be able to understand and translate complex research findings into key messages that inform policy priorities and debates in order to create positive impact on population health. Overall, the Content Writer will be an essential member of a collaborative team in a challenging and exciting work environment, helping shape the strategy for audience-centered content to meet IHME ’s objectives. This position is contingent upon project funding availability. Responsibilities: Research Command and Audience Awareness
Assess and understand the landscape, stakeholders, politics, and priorities in the global and public health fields, and the interest, motivations, knowledge, and information needs of target audiences. Identify and learn from best practices across similar disciplines for communication strategy to maximize uptake.
Cultivate a strong understanding of the key concepts, methods, inputs, results, priorities and implications of IHME ’s research portfolio, including emergent projects and key issues in population health.
Content Writing
Write and produce custom content such as reports, briefs, web content, infographics, blog posts, and presentations that communicate key aspects of complex research projects in concise and comprehensible ways for decision makers, policy influencers, and other key stakeholders to help them better understand, communicate, and utilize IHME ’s data.
Innovate ways to seed uptake of IHME findings by communicating research concepts, methods, and results to decision makers and policy influencers.
Contribute to the creation of training activities in collaboration with IHME training professionals.
Project Coordination/Management and Content Production
Build project timelines and tracking progress.
Communicate with collaborators and target audiences to understand information needs.
Liaise with IHME staff in various departments such as data analysts, visualization, and graphic design to produce visuals and overseeing fact checking.
Other duties as assigned
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Mathematics, Engineering, Public Health, or related field plus three years of work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Additional Requirements:
Superior written, oral, and listening skills with the ability to adjust message and tone for a variety of audiences.
Ability to take complex scientific research and transform it into compelling stories for a variety of audiences, particularly non-technical audiences.
A strong awareness and understanding of power dynamics in population health, and a firm commitment to engaging partners equitably and with cultural humility.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives, and be flexible to adapt to changing priorities.
Past success at project management, including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, creatively solve problems, and reliably meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong interpersonal skills; a cooperative team player, perceptive, and emotionally intelligent.
A commitment to working to alongside others at IHME to illuminate the health impacts of systemic racism and to work within IHME to make our organization more diverse and inclusive. See IHME ’s DEI statement here: http://www.healthdata.org/get-involved/careers/dei
DESIRED
Previous experience in communications, policy, advocacy, or global health.
Previous experience creating content about science for non-technical audiences.
Skilled at guiding the creation of easy-to-understand visuals.
Proficiency in more than one of the official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position works on a global team and with a global network of stakeholders; as such evening and weekend work may be required to fulfill job duties.
This position is open to anyone authorized to work in the U.S. The UW is not able to sponsor visas for staff positions.
Office is located in Seattle, Washington. This position is eligible to work fully remote within the United States; work schedule required to overlap 50% of IHME office hours between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific Time.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Description
The strategic planner/analyst reports directly to the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer in a wide range of in-depth intelligence gathering, data assessment, research and trending analysis. Primary clients who need daily support are in telecommunications/mobile services and entertainment.
Responsibilities
Acquire in-depth knowledge of, and be conversant in key clients’ businesses, issues, and trends for Multicultural/Hispanic markets and General Market - so as to define problems, find opportunities and develop insights.
Read, collect and cross-tabulate data, analyze and interpret to draw valid conclusions from a range of agency online resources, reports, syndicated research (eg., Mintel), trending, and survey databases (eg., Simmons), as well as directly searching online.
Write assessment reports, presentations, white papers, business communications, or stories.
Analysis may include: business opportunity, strategic success roadmap, category, trending, competitive spend and creative, segmentation, positioning, product mix, market priorities, CRM, get/grow/keep, creative insights, and/or social listening, and digital marketing analysis.
Effectively present research results in agency/client meetings.
Conduct ongoing research to help understand categories, brands, targets, etc., and proactively share intel with the team.
Must be flexible to quick Client requests and changes, and a lot of data runs and analysis.
This is not a 9 to 5 job, but definitely flexible.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required.
5+ years related experience in planning at an advertising agency or client-side.
Knowledge of and experience with telecommunications/Mobile and direct marketing preferred..
A “can do” attitude person who seeks out opportunity and challenge.
Strong communication and presentation skills, adept at internal and external working relationships.
Highly organized, detailed, multi-tasking, and client service-minded.
Strong analytical and trending skills, with proven quantitative/qualitative research experience.
Ability, desire, and discipline to dig deep into category, marketing, and consumer data to generate business implications, target opportunities, and consumer creative insights.
Proficiency in MS Office/Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Simmons, Nielsen, digital and social listening tools.
Benefits
Full medical, 401K, Paid vacations, flexible schedule.
Jun 24, 2021
Full time
Description
The strategic planner/analyst reports directly to the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer in a wide range of in-depth intelligence gathering, data assessment, research and trending analysis. Primary clients who need daily support are in telecommunications/mobile services and entertainment.
Responsibilities
Acquire in-depth knowledge of, and be conversant in key clients’ businesses, issues, and trends for Multicultural/Hispanic markets and General Market - so as to define problems, find opportunities and develop insights.
Read, collect and cross-tabulate data, analyze and interpret to draw valid conclusions from a range of agency online resources, reports, syndicated research (eg., Mintel), trending, and survey databases (eg., Simmons), as well as directly searching online.
Write assessment reports, presentations, white papers, business communications, or stories.
Analysis may include: business opportunity, strategic success roadmap, category, trending, competitive spend and creative, segmentation, positioning, product mix, market priorities, CRM, get/grow/keep, creative insights, and/or social listening, and digital marketing analysis.
Effectively present research results in agency/client meetings.
Conduct ongoing research to help understand categories, brands, targets, etc., and proactively share intel with the team.
Must be flexible to quick Client requests and changes, and a lot of data runs and analysis.
This is not a 9 to 5 job, but definitely flexible.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required.
5+ years related experience in planning at an advertising agency or client-side.
Knowledge of and experience with telecommunications/Mobile and direct marketing preferred..
A “can do” attitude person who seeks out opportunity and challenge.
Strong communication and presentation skills, adept at internal and external working relationships.
Highly organized, detailed, multi-tasking, and client service-minded.
Strong analytical and trending skills, with proven quantitative/qualitative research experience.
Ability, desire, and discipline to dig deep into category, marketing, and consumer data to generate business implications, target opportunities, and consumer creative insights.
Proficiency in MS Office/Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Simmons, Nielsen, digital and social listening tools.
Benefits
Full medical, 401K, Paid vacations, flexible schedule.
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