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Organization Overview: Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) is a CEO-led coalition that believes that a company’s social strategy — how it engages with key stakeholders including employees, communities, investors, and customers —determines company success. Founded in 1999 by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman and other business leaders to create a better world through business, CECP has grown to a movement of more than 200 of the world’s largest companies that represent $6.6 trillion in revenues, $21.2 billion in social investment, 14 million employees, 23 million hours of employee engagement, and $15 trillion in assets under management. CECP helps companies transform their social strategy by providing customized connections and networking, counsel and support, benchmarking and trends, and awareness building and recognition. Position Overview: Senior Associate, Data Insights will advance CECP's CEO Force for Good movement in CECP’s Data Insights practice by maintaining data excellence, building digital delivery, and growing CECP’s technological and research capacity. Position reports to Senior Manager, Data Insights. Responsibilities: Coordinate and execute data collection: Implement the Giving in Numbers Survey, industry’s premiere questionnaire on corporate social investment, leading all stages of data collection including question development and cross-team input process, data cleansing, and ongoing oversight of survey instrument Execute new data collection on timely topics and in support of growth areas Collaborate with Company Services team on data collection outreach and requests Strengthen crucial dataset and assist with research and data analysis. Support production of annual releases and ad-hoc research, data, analysis and survey projects across the CECP team Deliver digital data insights. Capitalize on existing data visualization platforms as well as custom-built system for CECP companies; opportunity to continually explore new tools; ensure data is delivered with strong attention to data security Support growth and maintenance of CECP’s Valuation Guidance . Maintain materials, answer company questions, conduct landscape analysis, expand Guidance for growth, and provide trainings Contribute to advisory services. Support group (Accelerate Communities, Roundtables) and one-on-one engagements to advance companies’ using measurement as a tool to achieve success Support database management and governance. Support accurate syncing across data storage platforms with a strong attention to detail and data security Qualifications: 2-5 years of relevant data collection, survey, analysis, and/or research experience in corporate/private sector or public sector/nonprofit sector; Undergraduate degree required; MBA, MPA, or other advanced degree a plus; Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel; experience with back-end and front-end of cloud-based data collection and business intelligence tools; experience project managing and speaking the language of technology vendors/engineers;   Past experience in the technical skills to sync data between source and database (e.g. SQL coding/programming) is preferred but not required. Commitment to excellence and accuracy, with a high-level of attention to detail and excellent written, interpersonal skills; Passion for business’ role in society; knowledge of key areas in corporate social responsibility Ability to work from New York City office required (at least 3 days/week); remote work available on other days CECP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CECP cannot support candidates lacking proper authorization to work in United States. CECP provides competitive compensation and benefits with bonus potential. To Apply: Please click the "Apply Now" button on this page to send a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, to Human Resources. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.  

Job Summary Apply expertise in machine learning and natural language processing to develop cutting-edge language learning and assessment products and solutions. Responsibilities* Apply natural language processing/machine learning/deep learning methods to investigate and develop features and solutions for language learning and assessment products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on prototyping, evaluation, operationalization, and continuous improvement of language learning and assessment products and solutions. Design, create, clean, annotate, and manage rich data sets for natural language processing/machine learning/deep learning analysis. Document, present, publish, and educate on the results of research and development work to internal and external specialist and non-specialist audiences. Monitor and assess new technologies and their potential for new products and services. Other contributions commensurate with level and experience (e.g. service on committees, coordination with external consultants, etc.) Required Qualifications* MS in computer science or related field, or equivalent expertise in natural language processing/machine learning. Proficiency in a programming language such as R or Python. Proficiency in use of machine learning/deep learning tools such as TensorFlow, Keras. Problem solving, flexibility, and ability to deal with ambiguity. Ability to communicate well with and present to a variety of audiences, particularly of technical concepts to non-technical colleagues and stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects. Five years of experience in natural language processing/machine learning. Desired Qualifications* PhD in computer science or related field. Experience in implementation of machine learning in commercial products. Experience in working with data from (English) language learners. Additional Information For additional information please visit our website.

WHAT YOU’LL DO To make the food people love, we need to make sure we feed our decision makers the right data and solutions at the right time, every time. As a Full Stack Developer you will be responsible for executing all tasks through the software development life-cycle including analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and documentation. In this role you will: Work with a cross-functional team including analysts, PMs, and business stakeholders in business value driven projects Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications Ensure the code follows latest coding practices and industry standards Write both unit and integration tests, and develop automation tools for daily tasks Challenge ideas and opinions to avoid pitfalls and inefficient solutions Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications WHO YOU ARE Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant discipline 5 years of experience working in a developer role Deep knowledge of Object-Oriented programming Strong knowledge of C# and the .NET web framework Experience using JavaScript frameworks and libraries, such as React, Angular, Vue etc. Experience writing and utilizing autonomous services oriented RESTful API services and performance tuning large scale apps Ability to write effective unit, integration, and end-user automation tests Experience with database systems, with knowledge of SQL and NoSQL stores (e.g. MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, SQL Server, etc.) Strong understanding of Agile methodologies Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts and align organization on decisions Sound problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply Ability to research, plan, organize, lead, and implement new processes or technology WHAT’S NICE TO HAVE Experience as a Developer on a cross-functional agile team preferred

King Show Games, Inc., a video game development company, is currently interviewing qualified applicants interested in pursuing a career in video game development.  We are looking for people who are innovative, talented, creative and passionate about the gaming industry.  If you’re a self-motivated team player who is able to multi-task and can handle the following responsibilities, we look forward to hearing from you! Job Summary Work collaboratively with our Team to develop and maintain a robust, high performance and cost-effective infrastructure capable of supporting 1 million daily active users (at a minimum) while supporting the development needs of multiple developers in multiple locations.  Applicants should be keen to solve problems, optimize performance and improve reliability in all aspects of our technology stack. Responsibilities Develop and maintain a high-performance and robust production infrastructure with close to zero down time. Develop and maintain a robust build pipeline capable of meeting the daily build requirements of engineers, producers and the quality assurance team. Interact with the engineering team to ensure the infrastructure is structured in such a way to optimize the performance and reliability of the underlying code. Develop and maintain appropriate monitoring tools to report against infrastructure performance. Monitor and report against all elements of the infrastructure. Research new technology where necessary to meet business needs. Qualifications Required BS in Computer Science or equivalent education / experience. At least 5 years as a DevOps engineer, preferably in the business-to-consumer (B2C) gaming industry. Experience with Amazon Web Services (EC2, ELB, Cloudfront, Cloudwatch, S3), NoSQL Databases (MongoDB), Docker, Service registration and Discovery systems (Kubernetes), Git, CICD systems (Jenkins), System performance tuning (JVM), Systems and applications monitoring (New Relic). Experience with scripting/interpreted languages such as BASH, PERL, Go, Javascript, Python or Ruby are an asset. Candidates must be highly responsive and be willing to respond to operational issues promptly, both inside and outside of office hours. Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, good oral and written communications skills, and a high level of interpersonal skills. Must be a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in a customer oriented, very fast-paced, and demanding environment. Ability to bring projects to completion with minimal supervision. Must be able to meet or exceed set project milestones and deadlines, which will entail extra work time as needed (work hours beyond a normal work week). This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job.  Team members may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities other than those stated above. About King Show Games Founded in 1998, King Show Games is a Minnesota based company providing entertaining video games that are played around the world.  Our growing company consists of talented artists, engineers, mathematicians and producers that have created over 200 games.  Our Company Belief consists of 4 principals: THINK BIG – Think outside the box; strive to be successful. BE FRANK – Be open and sincere in your dealings with others; be forthright. FIGHT HARD – Believe in your ideas; speak up for your convictions. After the call, MOVE AS A TEAM! King Show Games offers competitive salaries and a full range of comprehensive benefits including a bonus plan, medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a matching 401k. King Show Games is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates only apply. Recruiters please don't contact King Show Games. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact King Show Games about other services, products or commercial interests. To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page to send a resume and cover letter.  

The Insights & Analytics team is responsible for analyzing vast amounts of data to better understand and predict customer behavior that in turn informs business decisions and improves J.Crew Group customers’ experiences. Our team has a broad mandate, handling customer analysis across the entire organization and informing marketing, merchandising, planning, stores/field, budgeting and other financial decisions. The Manager position is responsible for designing an appropriate methodology, accessing and analyzing large amounts of data, and synthesizing findings into insights in customer behavior. The work takes the form of strategic ad hoc projects, as well as more routine reporting to measure the effectiveness of various tactics and tests. Responsibilities include: Regularly liaise with the marketing, loyalty, merchandising, and stores teams to understand their business needs and provide the right analyses/insights based on their key strategies and issues Field ad hoc requests for customer analysis, acting as an analytical thought partner to the business stakeholder, and assigning the appropriate analytical approach Conduct advanced customer analyses and arrive at compelling data conclusions, including but not limited to cross-shop, customer profiles and KPIs, and studies into customer loyalty, acquisition and retention trends Translate data findings/trends into actionable insights to better understand complex shopping behavior and present analytical findings in easy-to-understand presentations, making clear recommendations based on deep insights into the data Own, design, develop and distribute customer reports and dashboards that clearly track the effectiveness of strategies underway Build predictive models to improve profitability, growth, retention, customer lifetime value, and other key performance indicators for our business stakeholders Implement formal modeling processes from end-to-end including data gathering, data profiling, numerical model building, calibration, cross-validation, and launching in production Advise on experimental designs to ensure new business strategies are tested appropriately and without bias; assist stakeholders in parsing results, arriving at conclusions and advising on next steps, when needed Act as a subject matter expert on best practices in retail customer analysis Work closely with vendors as needed to ensure integrity of data and analyses being provided Liaise with our customer database provider as needed to ensure data is processed correctly and recommend any changes or updates to support the growing business needs The ideal candidate: Has excellent familiarity with analyzing transactional customer data Is analytical and curious, especially about how numbers can define company strategy Is an excellent oral and written communicator who can clearly tell stories based on insights into the data Understands the retail industry and the analyses common in the trade Has advanced project management skills and efficiently manages tasks to completion Has some degree of modeling experience or familiarity with CLV, churn, propensity, and multi-touch attribution models Is extremely detail oriented Has an entrepreneurial mindset and is comfortable with change and ambiguity Is eager to continually improve his/her analytical and technical skills Has a positive, can-do attitude and wants to be part of a critical team Education & Experience Requirements: Master’s degree preferred in a quantitative field At least 5 years’ previous work experience in retail / e-commerce Superior research, statistical, analytical, processing and mathematical skills with ability to structure and conduct analyses Strong proficiency in R, SQL and/or Python, Tableau and Microsoft Office Suite Working knowledge of AWS toolkit, including S3, Athena, Glue, and Sagemaker

The Data Analyst is responsible for the analysis and utilization of data from many sources with the overarching goal of leveraging HRC’s 8+ million records to strategically support and fulfill the organization’s fundraising and programmatic objectives. This position has four primary areas of responsibility: data management, data visualization, data analysis, and data integration. The Data Analyst will help ensure the integrity of, enhancements and improvements to, and the management of the data flowing into and out of HRC’s Oracle-based CRM database (hosted by ROI Solutions), data warehouse (hosted by Civis), and voter database (VAN). In that capacity, the Data Analyst, together with the team, will serve a pivotal role as the guardian of all data related to HRC’s members, supporters and contacts and will play a key role as team project manager. Position Responsibilities: Data Analysis:   Create reports, visualizations, tools, and analyses with the goal of developing strategic insights and strategies from HRC’s data to enhance fundraising, political action and donor/supporter experience with the organization. The Data Analyst will be creative and pro-active in looking for opportunities to apply data analysis to multiple facets of the organization’s work; Use descriptive analytics to determine the success of fundraising efforts, including A/B testing and statistical significance in differences between two groups; Use data to create predictive models for quantitative analysis of trends among members, supporters, and prospects; and Work closely with users to identify their business needs in terms of problems and opportunities and develop routines, processes, reports, queries and extracts. Data Management: Manage and maintain all data extracts for direct response campaigns, including telemarketing, direct mail, and web/digital ad campaigns using SQL in Civis and ROI Solutions; Manage and maintain data extract requests from the Campaigns & Organizing team for contacting members and supporters during political campaign efforts using the voter file through the platform of the Voter Action Network (VAN); Provide technical support and advice in creating contact lists and other processes in the VAN; Adhere to established protocols and standards for data integrity, data quality, data hygiene and overall data management; Work with internal users and vendors to ensure that the database is complete and accurate and that data imports, uploads, queries, reports and extracts are performed according to established norms and protocols, including regular data cleansing and maintenance (e.g. de-duping records, NCOA updates, and other data appends and sweeps); Develop, implement and document policies and procedures relating to HRC’s membership database, including providing technical support and customer service for internal users; and help ensure the accuracy of data extracts as part of the Quality Control process, analyze the accuracy and reliability of data outputs and make corrections as needed. Data Visualization: Design, construct, manage, distribute, and maintain data visualizations as a component of reporting and analysis; Incorporate innovative and informative data visualizations in Tableau for multiple departments within HRC for internal reporting on members and supporters; Train/provide technical guidance to internal team members and external users to utilize reports and visualizations effectively; Use Tableau to create, maintain, and distribute interactive charts, graphs, dashboards, maps and other items to inform departments of internal progress and promote data-driven decision making; Keep up to date on best practices for effective data visualization creation. Data Integration: Serve as a pro-active team member handling data synchronization between systems and technical issues regarding member and supporter data – especially concerning types of data to be collected or stored, enhancements to ROI/Civis, changes in systems that feed into ROI/Civis, etc.; Help manage data streams into and out of ROI/Civis. Ensure that all data collected for input into ROI (e.g. manual data entry by internal and external users, automatic synchronization of data from other systems, uploads from overlays, etc.) are compatible with ROI structure and protocols; Diagnose problems as they occur and identify and implement solutions. Work with users and database vendor to identify and implement improvements. Work to create efficiencies across departments and users, and Other: Help the team connect the dots between new requests and recently completed ones so that work can be edited rather than created new by reviewing incoming requests, paying close attention to discussions around data, and having a thorough understanding of the data itself,; Ensure that all of their work is documented on the shared drive, and assist the team in saving incoming reports, requests, etc; Coordinate activity with and serve as back-up for other Data team members; Other related duties as assigned. Position Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) plus three to five years related experience is required. Database querying with SQL; Experience building reports and visualizations in Tableau. Experience with predictive analytics using R or Python; Knowledge of and previous experience with a membership database (ROI Solutions) and/or Salesforce is helpful; Experience in Voter Action Network (VAN) database preferred; Experience with Flask and/or Shiny apps preferred; Experience in non-profit fundraising, preferably in a highly complex environment within a large non-profit preferred; Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills to work with staff, volunteers and vendors; understand and interpret user needs; and lend expertise, problem-solving, and creative and analytic thinking to formulate and communicate solutions; Ability to create reports and communicate findings on trends, performance and objectives in a clear, concise manner; Ability to work effectively in a dynamic organizational environment; Strong attention to detail and desire to investigate problems to identify and rectify underlying causes; Ability to multi-task and prioritize and manage time well; Knowledge of or interest in LGBTQ issues is preferred.   We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.   All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically.  Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.   No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.

Summary: The Data Analytics Marketing Manager analyzes and executes Visit Grand Junction’s marketing through advertising technologies and multi-channel platforms. The manager is a motivated self-starter with a passion for leveraging data, innovative marketing tools, and analytics to support travel and tourism in the Grand Junction area. This position reports to the Visit Grand Junction Director. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Manage & execute data-driven branding, marketing, advertising and technology strategies: Develops, creates, and implements annual data-driven marketing, media, and ad-tech strategies and plans for local (in-market), regional, national, and international visitor markets in earned, owned, and paid media. Identify critical marketing questions that can be answered through new data insights and create pragmatic and innovative solutions to address those needs. Leads and manages marketing agency relationships. Plans and manages budgets and keeps accurate accounting records. Leverages data to provide analysis and insights on marketing performance, makes recommendations and adjusts campaigns as needed. Constantly drives innovation and stays current on emerging ad-tech, data, , and marketing industry trends. Monitors metrics and collaborates with the marketing team to analyze the business impact of the marketing and data strategy and helps implement optimization recommendations. Organizes annual stakeholder meeting. Develops Annual Report and Marketing Plan. Keeps abreast of Colorado Tourism Office, U.S. Travel Association, Brand USA, and other Colorado DMO marketing research and initiatives. Paid Media/Advertising: Works with marketing team and contractors to develop, test, implement, monitor, and evolve creative and advertising campaigns utilizing ad tech tools, data collection and analysis. Proactively inquire and challenge agencies to ensure they are referencing available data and adjusting campaigns accordingly on a regular basis. Earned Media/PR: Plans and hosts media/influencer visits, including international and domestic group media FAM trips, working with local tourism partners. Works with marketing team and contractors to develop, execute, and assess public relations and influencer programs, media campaigns, PR plans, pitch calendars, and other media relations activities. Writes & distributes press releases for events and organizational milestones. Updates and maintains crisis communications plan. Develops and maintains relationships with local and regional media and PR contacts. Maintains database (CRM) of media contacts, writers, editors and influencers. Owned Media: Works with department team and contractors to formulate, assess and evolve content strategies, production, and calendars. Oversees the creation, acquisition, and production of creative assets. Works with content production team members and contractors to manage a strategic content calendar. Ensures proper tracking, data collection, and ROI reporting for marketing programs. Assists with managing website, social media, email marketing, SEO, CMS, and CRM contractors/services. International: Develops annual international travel trade sales and marketing programs. Assists with planning, scheduling, and hosting international travel trade FAMS. Seeks out, assesses, and creates opportunities for international marketing and consumer communication, including contractors for writing/developing content and collateral. Grant Management : Writes, executes and tracks grant applications, awards, and programs, including financial, compliance, and performance grant reporting. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must be data-oriented with a passion for innovative applications. Knowledge of and experience in business intelligence, data analysis and visualization. Tableau experience is preferred. Knowledge of and ability to use ad-tech and other marketing related software platforms. Strong analytical skills with experience in translating data into insights. Proficiency with data visualization tools and capabilities, such as Tableau or Power BI. Ability to communicate technical information with business relevance to diverse audiences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with expertise in press writing and press relations. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with photo and video design software. Acrobat Pro, Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign preferred. Expertise in Google Analytics and ability to integrate findings. Self-starter, highly motivated, able to shift directions quickly when priorities change, while implementing innovative solutions in a timely manner. Must have a life-long learning drive. Great interpersonal skills and professional demeanor. Proficiency in social media marketing, promotions, communications, analysis & functionality. Experience with digital communications and content strategy. Must be proficient with engaging and leading multiple projects simultaneously with excellent follow-through, and keen attention to detail. Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Content Management Software (CMS) platforms. Strong sense of ownership and accountability. Foster a departmental culture of innovation, collaboration, data-driven results and accountability. Travel to tradeshows, media events, and conferences is required. Must be available evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or commensurate professional experience with innovative marketing and advertising technology experience. Experience working for a destination marketing organization preferred. This job description is intended to describe the general content of and major responsibilities for performance of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of job duties and requirements. Other duties as assigned. Position department: Visit Grand Junction Please note: REO Consulting, LLC is the recruitment partner for this position. Candidates will need to apply for this position by clicking the "Apply Now" button on this page.

Summary Uses in depth technical knowledge of databases, software and hardware solutions, and presented business requirements to engineer best computing environments for highly functional and business aligned applications.   This includes attention to scalability, expandability, and sustainability of systems well into the future, as well as understanding up-front costs and on-going costs for the solutions/environments. ​ Designs, describes and manages the solution engineering in relation to specific business problems. Deep understanding and experience with relational databases and associated functionality such as tuning, security, development, backup and recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery.   Deep understanding and experience with non-relational databases such as distributed, column oriented, document oriented, key/value, and graph.   Ability to read and update existing software code.   May modify software based on vendor specs and department standards.   Oversees required patching and may lead technology projects.   Creates appropriate documentation.   May train other less technical staff members. Responsibilities and Duties Identifies best technical solution among possibilities to solve existing business problems Describes the structure, characteristics, behavior, and other aspects of software to project stakeholders. Defines features, phases, and solution requirements. Designs enterprise integration architecture, ensuring alignment of technology to the business strategy. Provides specifications according to which the solutions are defined, managed and delivered. Provides high-level estimates of complexity, resourcing, dependencies and hours to roadmap projects. Develops and publishes application integration frameworks, patterns, and practices to reduce cost and complexity. ​ Matches solutions with the overall City environment.  This involves operating systems, an information context, and integration requirements. SA must understand how all parts of the business model work together including processes, operating systems and application architectures.  Develops, deploys, supports mission critical Utilities’ applications. Serves as the Lead DBA for all enterprise databases.  Determines methods used for their successful provisioning and continued operation.  ​Manages all licensing as well as hardware selection and lifecycle. Determines and implements best practices for database standards, architecture, security, backup and recovery, availability, etc. of databases for the city. Analyzes the technology environment. Analyzes Enterprise specifics of the overall computing environment within IT. Analyzes and documents requirements Sets the collaboration framework (across departments) Creates a solution prototype Participates in technology selection. Supports project management of deployment. Works within the constraints of each project which may include:  technology, risks, scope, cost, quality, time, and resources. Experience Minimum of eight years of working experience in one or multiple IT disciplines. IT infrastructure and cloud development experience Engineering and software architecture design Business analysis Dev/Ops – Understands development processes and moving solutions into day-to-day operations.  Uses agile methodologies to accomplish a smooth migration. Project and product management Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database administration and technologies Non-relational database technologies Geographic Information Systems System Integration methods Utilities Industry Management of external vendors Qualifications and Skills Oracle/MSSQL DBA experience:  performance tuning, development, licensing, HA and DR Strong SQL writing abilities Familiarity with alternative relational and non relational database systems. Understanding of internal/external networks functionality Understanding of SOAP and REST web services Familiarity deploying, securing, and administering Apache, Apache Tomcat, IIS or similar web servers. Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems. HTML, C+, python, PL/SQL and/or JavaScript Requirements gathering and ability to clearly understand business needs Exceptional communication skills and ability to informally lead Problem solving skills Ability to work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Must have independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions Ability to perform systematic application integrations with high integration project success rates. Ability to oversee the design and implementation of a stable and adaptable technology infrastructure. Expert knowledge of systems, applications, or process designs within information technology. Expert communication skills for all level of stakeholders and audience. Education 4-year degree in computer science, information technology, or closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred. Technical certifications desirable. Personal Attributes Excellent communication skills Deep analytical skills Project and resource management skills Collaborative work style Ability to influence and negotiate

We’re passionate about food and driven by data. Do you want to impact our future through data, analytics and innovative technology? Do you thrive on leading big things and making it happen? Bring your passion, expertise and problem-solving skills to the table and make an impact. General Mills is reshaping the future, and technology & data play an important role for us. Your technology experience will help us get the right data and solutions at the right time, every time. As one of the world’s leading food companies, General Mills operates across the globe with more than 100 recognizable consumer brands, including: Cheerios, LÄRABAR, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Annie’s Homegrown, Totino’s, Epic Provisions and Blue Buffalo. WHAT YOU’LL DO: AI Governance aims to realize organizational value through focusing on effective and efficient analytic process to build & usage of analytic capabilities & solutions. It focuses on the process of consuming & deriving insights from data rather than the creation and storage of data. The AI Governance role drives discovery, execution and standards around operational analytic governance. The AI governance role will provide leadership, strategic decision making and guidance within analytic governance included partnering with the technical executional resource to understand and solve unique and complex problems as well as partnering with the broader organization to ensure best practice sharing & adherence of standards. You will interface with the Global Data Governance organization to ensure consistency across Data & Analytic Governance where applicable as well as have a stance on the appropriate technologies to support Analytic Governance to realize our technical & commercial teams’ needs. In this role, you will: Design end to end analytic framework, including overall architecture, capabilities, platforms, tools & governing processes Establish & define metrics around gauging analytic health of organization Consult & communicate positioning/go-forward strategies for analytic governance tools/capabilities Communicate governance standards & framework to ensure alignment to enterprise guidelines for security, auditability, data governance, metadata management, etc. Define/improve governance best practices, guidelines & integration with enterprise solutions Review analytic solutions for re-usability, scalability, synergy opportunities & alignment to defined best practices & guidelines Monitor technology trends & participates in discovery of any new tools/capabilities of interest Benchmark Analytic Governance with Industry analysts and other companies Lead Analytic Governance committee/steering team to ensure cross-functional exposure & adherence WHO YOU ARE: Bachelor’s degree 10 years demonstrating a high degree of proficiency in designing and developing complex, high-quality analytic solutions 5 or more years in an Analytic Governance role process-mapping, detailed frameworks, best practices and governance guidelines A proven track record of delivering scalable, resource intensive, integrated and operational analytic solution; Experience creating roadmaps & process diagrams Hands-on experience working with enterprise scale data projects including Big Data, Data Science & BI Reporting Experience in Agile Development, with specific Solution Architect preferred (understanding of end-to-end implementation of a technology Solution) Ability to phase the delivery of analytic solutions such that it can meet immediate needs, while building towards the long-term strategic solution Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a digestible way Ability to effortlessly switch gears from summary view for leadership to hands-on discussion with practitioners WHAT’S NICE TO HAVE: Cloud analytics platform experience preferred Six sigma certification preferred

Data Analyst - Houston, Texas Long Term Contract - Potential for Direct Apply Now - Position will go FAST! Candidates MUST have at least 3 years’ of working experience in consulting, operations/analytics role Looking for a company and position that has growth potential and unlimited ways to contribute? Then this is the role for you! Our client is in the renewable industry and is looking to expand their team by bringing on a Data Analyst. In this role you will have the ability to really dig into this role contributing your intelligence around data that will enable the sales organization to evolve through having the most critical data and analytics to drive the performance of their business. If you want to be challenged and are looking for the job of your dreams - this could be it. Exceptional leadership who are innovative and forward thinking! The Data Analyst will be responsible for implementation and tracking of overall metrics for the company’s Customer Acquisition team and will report to the Director of Customer Acquisitions. The Data Analyst will (i) work closely with the individual sales and marketing managers to develop, implement, and track relevant metrics to aid in managing the day to day business (ii) work closely with the Director of Customer Acquisitions to track overall sales and marketing performance as it relates to budget and forecast (iii) develop pricing, customer acquisition, & propensity models to support key sales and marketing strategies. The ideal candidate loves data, programming, creative problem solving, and optimizing processes. Responsibilities: Develop, track, and automate reporting that aids Customer Acquisition team in managing sales and marketing programs Identify gaps in business processes that contribute to poor data integrity and recommend and initiate changes to fix appropriate business processes Responsible to create Data Warehouse solution that will aid in performing job duties Develop reporting package that is suitable for detailed deep-dives into the business all the way to executive level monthly reporting Apply statistical modeling or machine learning algorithms to optimize sales and marketing efforts for customer acquisition and retention Develop regression/propensity models for use with sales and marketing campaigns (Direct Mail, e-mail journeys) and retention campaigns (likelihood to cancel) Develop data visualizations that aid in communicating results Quantify the effects of various marketing levers Translate, communicate, and present results and recommendations to a non-technical audience Technical Skills: Have you done any interesting analytics projects for fun? We would love to see them! Statistical modeling and analysis skills Strong general programming skills Proficiency with R and Python SAS programming a plus Strong SQL skills / understanding of relational databases Excel guru Microsoft Power BI or other visualization packages preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to translate complex business issues into achievable analytical learning objectives and actionable analytic projects Ability to build various propensity models Ability to work well under pressure, remaining focused and calm in a fast-paced environment Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing Ability to interpret complex analytic results and develop practical business implications Strategic marketing mindset and firm understanding of key marketing and financial concept Keen attention to detail Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies and new analytics models/techniques as needed Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics Advanced Degree in a quantitative field a plus Candidates MUST have at least 3 years’ of working experience in consulting, operations/analytics roles

WHAT YOU’LL DO: To make the food people love, we need to make sure we feed our decision makers the right data and solutions at the right time, every time. As a Senior Data Scientist at General Mills, you will apply your strong expertise in machine learning, data mining and information retrieval to design, prototype and build next generation advanced analytics engine and services. You will collaborate with product owners, business partners and other Data Scientists to define technical problem statement and hypothesis to test. In addition, you will develop efficient and accurate analytical models that mimic business decisions. In this role, you will: collaborate with business partners to develop novel ways to meet goals utilizing cutting edge techniques and tools and effectively communicating your analytics approach advocate and educate on the value of data-driven decision by focusing on the “how and why” of solving problems as your second nature lead analytic approaches, integrating work into applications and tools with data engineers, business leads, analysts and developers engineer new features by using your business acumen to find new ways to combine disparate data sources love to collaborate, coach and learn with a growing team of experienced Data Scientists stay connected with external sources of ideas through conferences and community engagements WHO YOU ARE: Bachelor’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics and 5+ years’ experience required OR Graduate degree in quantitative discipline and demonstrated Data Science skill set, plus 2+ years work experience Must have Python or R proficiency working with DataFrames Must have proficiency writing complex SQL queries Must have proficiency with Machine Learning to solve problems such as clustering, classification, regression, anomaly detection, simulation and optimization problems on large scale data sets Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to understand business partner needs and deliver solutions Bias for action, with the ability to deliver outstanding results through task prioritization and time management WHAT’S NICE TO HAVE: Experience with Big Data technologies — Hadoop, Spark, H20.ai, Cloud AI platforms, containerization Experience with supporting deployment, monitoring, maintenance and enhancement of models Experience with data visualization tools — Tableau, R Shiny, Plotly, etc.  

JOIN US! Come join a growing team of conservation professionals at the Xerces Society who are dedicated to protecting some of the worlds most important animals. We are seeking a skilled and collaborative data analyst to help develop and improve how we manage and use data to accomplish our mission. The Xerces Society is at the forefront of invertebrate protection worldwide, harnessing the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of the public to implement conservation programs. We take action by helping farmers and conservation agencies develop conservation plans for pollinators and beneficial insects, producing ground-breaking publications on insect conservation, training thousands of farmers and land managers to protect and manage habitat for beneficial insects, protecting endangered species and their habitat, and raising public awareness about the invertebrates of farms, forests, prairies, deserts, creeks, wetlands, and oceans. Our methods focus on habitat conservation planning, education, scientific analysis, advocacy, and applied research to conserve invertebrates, such as bees, butterflies, mollusks, and dragonflies. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: The analyst is responsible for improving data management systems and processes across Xerces Societys conservation programs, and to develop and provide tools to improve external communications. This includes oversight of all GIS and other conservation data operations including data structure and metadata development, intake (procedures, tools, and data integrity policies), system administration, implementation, and user support. The analyst will report to the Endangered Species Program Director, but work across the entire organizations conservation programs. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Data management and analysis Manage, organize, and streamline existing datasets, working in collaboration with Xerces Society conservation program staff. Provide technical assistance as needed: Manage user account and permissions. Build and maintain a centralized GIS data library. Respond to data and map requests from conservation staff. Alert staff to new tools and training opportunities. Train staff to access data, use relevant tools, build maps, etc. Produce tabular, geospatial, and analytical data for specific projects, including on an ad hoc basis for team members who do not have training or access to data. Build simple self-service access tools for staff who are not regular GIS users. Create Best Practices guidelines for using new tools, databases, templates, etc. Manage GIS field users and data. Advise on sampling design, database use, and related equipment (i.e. field tablets, GPS devices, software, etc.). Improve upon existing systems: Identify and pursue opportunities to continually improve the quality of data management systems, processes, and standards within the Xerces Societys conservation programs. Apply judgment to standardize and integrate existing Xerces conservation databases to better meet project needs of our growing team. Conduct quality control checks on existing databases. Identify and use appropriate technologies to make workflows more efficient, and to make data, analyses, maps, implementation tools and other information more easily accessible to others. Create maps that facilitate the interpretation of species occurrence data, maintain databases, and perform spatial analyses. Create and manage data collection tools to be used by staff in habitat restoration and planting projects. Create map templates and other standardized items to be used by staff in developing reports and presentations. Apply quantitative spatial statistics and computational modeling to conduct scientifically rigorous analyses that inform conservation decisions, in collaboration with Xerces Society Conservation Staff. Consult with colleagues and advise on analyses and study design. Be familiar with best available data sources for ecological data analysis, including climate science data that can be integrated into projects. Develop a system for effectively tracking and reporting on conservation effectiveness metrics that can be easily accessed by the executive director, program directors, the communications team, and the development team. Work with conservation program staff to incorporate the use of this tracking system into daily operations and practices. Communication and outreach Develop visualizations, maps, infographics, short written narratives, and other static and interactive tools to effectively communicate conservation effectiveness metrics and achievements. Work with Xerces conservation programs and communications teams to design and produce creative, high-quality digital and printed communications which will resonate with Xerces audiences and communicate conservation goals and achievements. Build visualizations, infographics and interactive tools for internal and external use. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: Required Experience managing large biological or natural resources data sets, including historical or time-series data. Application of Federal Geographic Data Committee, Darwin Core, or other data or database metadata standards. Proficiency with Microsoft Access and Excel, including database design and queries. Development and maintenance of metadata structure and content. Intermediate to advanced GIS experience, including ability to create and manipulate raster, geodatabase, and feature datasets, as well as create high quality maps and other visual products. Experience using ESRI ArcGIS products (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online), Apps (Survey123, Collector, Dashboards), extensions (Spatial Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, 3D Analyst, Web Publisher) and tools (Model Builder, R-ARCGIS). Experience developing user-friendly procedures and guidelines for data management and supporting GIS field users. Conservation biology background and/or understanding of conservation biology issues. Experience working with diverse partners and audiences to share, develop, and collaborate on data management projects. Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, including the ability to identify and understand the data management needs of multiple Xerces staff and come up with a cohesive data management strategy for the organization. Proven ability to communicate technical information to a wide variety of audiences, from land managers and policy makers to other researchers and the public. Understanding of data use policies and ethics. Strong communication and writing skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to manage time and diverse activities under tight deadlines, while delivering high quality results. Ability to develop work plans and work independently on assigned tasks. Takes initiative in identifying problems and designing novel solutions. Preferred Understanding of quantitative and computational methods to analyze data, including the use of spatial statistics, data modeling, and analysis to identify patterns. Scripting proficiency (e.g. Python, R, JavaScript, Visual Basic, SQL/PostgreSQL). Graphic design skills and proven experience designing visually appealing infographics, tables, charts, etc. to help communicate conservation stories, track program metrics. Experience and skill in working with diverse teams and constituents in a respectful, equitable, and inclusive manner Cross-cultural, multicultural, and/or multilingual skills, background, or experience. Experience using data gathering tools in field settings: tablets, GPS, cellular mobile devices. Experience with managing data privacy and information security. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Bachelors degree in GIS / Geospatial Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology or related field, or demonstrated truly equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience. Minimum of 2 years experience, or demonstrated truly equivalent knowledge and skills, working with databases and GIS in data management and analysis. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to work in a stationary position for periods of 2-8 hours, with reasonable breaks and/or reasonable accommodations. STATUS: Full-Time, salaried, exempt position, scheduled to work ~ 40 hours/week. Schedule can be made flexible and opportunity for partial remote work location can be made, consistent with work requirements, depending on employee preferences. BENEFITS: This position includes a generous benefits package: eleven paid holidays including two floating holidays that may be used for a personal or religious holiday observed by the employee or other occasion preferred by the employee, paid time off, paid health, dental, and disability insurance, option to participate in a pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses, participation in a 401k retirement program upon eligibility and a flexible work environment. TERMS: The Xerces Society is an at-will employer. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Xerces Society is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Xerces policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to the following: race, color, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, family relationship, health insurance status, medical history or condition, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, non-conviction arrest record, wage garnishment status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including all decisions on hiring, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, demotion, access to benefits, transfer, leaves of absence, discipline, and termination. Xerces is committed to establishing and maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages individuals of all ethnicities, abilities, genders, and cultural and religious backgrounds to apply. JOB TITLE: Conservation and GIS Data Analyst LOCATION: Portland, OR COMPENSATION: $44,000 - $52,000 starting based on experience JOB START DATE: May 2020 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2020 (applications reviewed after this closing date) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. All applications must be submitted via our application website. PI118420392

With the ever-accelerating technological advances and growing system complexity, NSA needs System Engineers to integrate systems and reduce the cost to operate and maintain systems. We need our System Engineers to provide program oversight and implement Systems Engineering best practices across the organization in the NSA enterprise. The need to maintain our core System Engineers group is vital to provide the technical capabilities necessary to successfully execute NSA's mission. The ever increasing complexity of supporting NSA's mission requires world class System Engineers to solve challenging systems engineering problems to enable NSA to successfully execute its mission. System Engineers at the NSA provide system engineering expertise, guidance and support to the development and implementation of mission capabilities that align with mission driven priorities. lead and implement system engineering effort, mentor junior personnel capture high-level concepts and translate into engineering documents and other artifacts act as advocates for and implement Systems Engineering and Enterprise Architecture best practices and principles. craft high-level system design, specify system/component performance and interface requirements and develop installation, integration and acceptance test plans. The ideal candidate has a desire for continual learning with excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills who is: motivated innovative well-organized able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments able to communicate effectively both orally and written able to work effectively across several different functional areas in a collaborative environment able to implement standards Knowledge, skills, and experience in one or more of the following is desired: Systems Engineering principles Systems architecture, framework, and standards System Engineering Certifications (DoD DAWIA Certification, INCOSE) Technology/System Readiness Assessment Modeling and Simulation Security Design Engineering Developmental Test & Evaluation

WHAT YOU’LL DO  As a Data Engineer, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary agile team to build high quality data pipelines driving analytic solutions. These solutions will generate insights from our connected data, enabling General Mills to advance the data-driven decision-making capabilities of our enterprise. This role requires deep understanding of data architecture, data engineering, data analysis, reporting, and a basic understanding of data science techniques and workflows.  In this role you will:  Design, develop, optimize, and maintain data architecture and pipelines that adhere to ETL principles and business goals.  Solve complex data problems to deliver insights that helps our business to achieve their goals  Create data products for analytics and data scientist team members to improve their productivity  Advise, consult, mentor and coach other data and analytic professionals on data standards and practices  Foster a culture of sharing, re-use, design for scale stability, and operational efficiency of data and analytical solutions  Lead evaluation, implementation and deployment of emerging tools & process for analytic data engineering to improve our productivity as a team  Develop and deliver communication & education plans on analytic data engineering capabilities, standards, and processes  Partner with business analysts and solutions architects to develop technical architectures for strategic enterprise projects and initiatives.  Learn about machine learning, data science, computer vision, artificial intelligence, statistics, and/or applied mathematics WHO YOU ARE  Bachelor’s Degree  5 years of experience working in data engineering or architecture role Expertise in SQL and data analysis and experience with at least one programming language Experience developing and maintaining data warehouses in big data solutions  Big Data development experience using some or all of the following: Hive, BigQuery, Impala, Spark and familiarity with Kafka Experience working with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Shiny  Conceptual knowledge of data and analytics, such as dimensional modeling, ETL, reporting tools, data governance, data warehousing, structured and unstructured data.  Exposure to machine learning, data science, computer vision, artificial intelligence, statistics, and/or applied mathematics  Passion for agile software processes, data-driven development, reliability, and experimentation  Experience working on a collaborative agile product team   Excellent communication, listening, and influencing skills  WHAT’S NICE TO HAVE  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering  7+ years applicable work experience Experience with developing solutions on cloud computing services and infrastructure in the data and analytics space  Experience in Python or Scala  Big Data development experience using Hive, Impala, Spark and familiarity with Kafka  Familiarity with the Linux operating system   Exposure to machine learning, data science, computer vision, artificial intelligence, statistics, and/or applied mathematics Experience with OLAP such as AtScale, SSAS, SAP BW, Essbase Knowledge of Data Preparation, Data Wrangling, and Feature Engineering

Economic Systems Inc. (EconSys) is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a Software Developer to join our team in Falls Church, VA. The Software Developer will help make a significant impact on our continuous efforts to build on our Human Resources Management enterprise system. Our cloud application enterprise system is FedRAMP program accredited. EconSys is celebrating almost 30 years in business and is continuing to have explosive growth! Our office is expanding, our customer numbers have increased, and you’ll find our products and services used by over 100 Federal agencies. With this increased business, we need help providing our Government customers with the best services and tools. Responsibilities: Writes highly optimized Java and SQL to contribute to the development of the application Assists in debugging critical issues affecting customers and communicates status to the support team Provides guidance to junior developers Documents code Performs code reviews to check for code optimization, code style, and enforce test-driven development methodologies Assists in evaluating new software development frameworks and technologies Requirements: US Citizenship (minimum requirement for client issued Public Trust) Able to obtain Public Trust (pass required credit and background check) 5+ years of working experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer Strong knowledge of software development using Java and Spring Able to create automated test scripts for functionality Expertise in HTML and CSS Experience in JavaScript , jQuery , JavaScript templating , js , and Node.js Knowledge of building API, web services, RESTful, and Elasticsearch Knowledge of Oracle database architecture with proficiency in SQL Able to work independently Experience: Handling live issues Writing JUnit tests Building automation using tools such as Jenkins , Gradle , Maven , or others Utilize Linux Administration, Splunk , Apache , Kafka , Puppet , Tomcat , or OSSEC Knowledge using Python, Scala, Ruby on Rails Education: Bachelor’s Degree Compensation: Includes competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, 401k matching, life insurance, health, vision, and dental benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

With the ever-accelerating technological advances and growing system complexity, NSA needs System Engineers to integrate systems and reduce the cost to operate and maintain systems. To meet these demands, the NSA hires and trains talented and highly motivated junior systems engineers, electrical engineers, computer scientists, computer engineers, and other related professionals. System Engineers are hired into positions directly supporting a technical mission office or one of two Development Programs (The System Engineer Development Program (SEDP) or the Information Technology Development Program (ITDP)). The SEDP prepares recent college graduates and junior level technical staff for a career in Systems Engineering at NSA. During the three-year program, participants will rotate assignments, attend training that covers the full breadth of systems engineering disciplines, and earn DoD DAWIA and other important credentials. The ITDP is a three-year full-time development program designed to provide entry-level information technology specialists (that is, individuals with degrees in computer science, information systems, information technology, and related degrees and experience) the opportunity to learn the various facets of the NSA mission, including: Systems Engineering/Security Engineering Software Engineering SW Project Management System Architecture Database Design As a System Engineer at the NSA responsibilities may include: requirements definition, requirements analysis and requirements management system architecture and design integration and testing configuration management risk management decision analysis security engineering The ideal candidate has a desire for continual learning with excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills who is: motivated innovative well-organized able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments able to communicate effectively both orally and written able to work effectively across several different functional areas in a collaborative environment Knowledge, skills, and experience in one or more of the following is desired: Systems Engineering principles Systems architecture, framework, and standards System Engineering Certifications (DoD DAWIA Certification, INCOSE) Technology/System Readiness Assessment Modeling and Simulation Security Design Engineering Developmental Test & Evaluation

PURPOSE: Serve as the subject matter expert for PeopleSoft financial modules and responsible for analyzing and providing solution development, operational and project support to empower business users and support future upgrades. You will leverage deep business process knowledge and functional experience with PeopleSoft  financial modules to drive continuous improvement and process simplification – The analyst partners with key stakeholders in order to understand business needs and formulate solutions using Peoplesoft Oracle application features and industry best practices. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed.  Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Systems Administration:   Elicit, perform and develop system/process requirements, functional specifications, system configuration, system testing, solutions documentation, and partner with IT on customizations development. Evaluate and provide meaningful data to improve the organizations decision-making capabilities. Build business cases for new technology projects from AFR leadership that include alternative technical solutions, options, risks, cost-benefit analysis, and impact on other business processes.  Manage quality assurance by developing and implementing test strategy, test scenarios and test cases followed by executing the tests, debugging and documenting results.  Facilitate learning and development workshops with Port business partners related to change management of new systems and/or business processes.  Provide advanced information retrieval and complex query development, ensuring the validity of the information produced.  Define PeopleSoft user roles and responsibilities, then correlate or translate user roles and responsibilities to system access, permissions and profiles ensuring separation of duty is present and maintained.    Project Leadership and Support:  Create and implement project plan and facilitate execution. Determine the appropriate time to make advancement on projects and move on to next stages. Assist in the enforcement of project deadlines and schedules.  Clarify the duties, roles and functions of team members between both prospective competing team members and their superiors.  Ensure alignment with business sponsor, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Interface with staff developing strategy as technical advisor for new functionality from applications, releases, and upgrades. Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and deliver the needed artifacts (i.e., functional requirements, business requirements document, use cases, screen and interface designs).   Work directly with and serve as the liaison between business units, technology teams, development team and support teams.   C ontinuous Process Improvement & Lean Culture Adoption:   Shape a culture of innovation within and beyond the AFR Department in which people collaborating come up with new ideas, methods, and processes to increase productivity, improve efficiency and reduce costs.  Evaluate current systems, policies and processes to identify opportunities to best optimize resources by eliminating redundancies and by increasing automation and system functionality.  Ensure all processes and operations are necessary, clearly defined, and efficiently designed to align people, systems, and policies. Key Liaison with Business Partners on Technology:   Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze trade-offs between usability and performance needs.  Interface with staff developing strategy as technical advisor for new functionality from applications, releases, and upgrades. Share, educate, and connect knowledge with the appropriate audiences.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge and expertise implementing, upgrading and using PeopleSoft Financials and HCM including advanced ad-hoc query development and strong functional knowledge of system security roles and set-up.  General understanding of Accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and a strong understanding of internal controls and systems/operational risk assessment and mitigation.  Able to define sound and functional process controls and incorporate them into Port Accounting/Financial systems and business processes. Advanced, broad technical expertise in PeopleSoft Financials and HCM and in troubleshooting cross-module system issues, requiring knowledge of system configuration, as well as Accounting functions and business processes including the interrelationships and interdependencies between each of the modules.   Skilled at structured analysis techniques, issue management, risk analysis and mitigation, recognizing and mitigating sensitive project issues, problem solving, conceptual and logical thinking. Strong oral, business and technical writing skills that allow for facilitation of meetings, presentations and requirements gathering sessions. Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills that establish rapport, persuade cross-functional business partners at all organizational levels, assist in understanding of technical information, and resolve conflicts in a positive manner.   Ability to evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicting information, breakdown high-level information into details and differentiate user requests from the underlying true needs. Able to understand business strategy and translate into specific details. Able to mentor business partners to accept change and use new technology.  Ability to lead and negotiate business solutions that balance technical capability, cost, and time, against business need.  Ability to work independently with users to define concepts, under direction of project managers is required.  Ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully.  Ability to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions in the support of business results. QUALIFICATIONS: Combination of education and experience demonstrative knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field; and Eight (8) years of experience with automated financial and accounting system; and Four (4) years of experience in each of the following: Business process analysis and improvement; and project management for medium to large technology and business process optimization projects; and Two (2) years of experience developing and conducting training classes and developing training materials.  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  PMP; CPA or CBAP; and Six Sigma or Lean Practitioner Certification; Experience with Business Intelligence and data mining tools such as Tableau.   EEO Statement The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances.

King Show Games, Inc., a video game development company, is currently interviewing qualified applicants interested in pursuing a career in video game development.  We are looking for people who are innovative, talented, creative, and passionate about the gaming industry.  If you’re a self-motivated team player who is able to multi-task and can handle the following responsibilities, we look forward to hearing from you! Job Summary Work collaboratively with our Team to develop and maintain a robust, high performance and cost-effective infrastructure capable of supporting 1 million daily active users (at a minimum) while supporting the development needs of multiple developers in multiple locations.  Applicants should be keen to solve problems, optimize performance and improve reliability in all aspects of our technology stack. Responsibilities Develop and maintain a high-performance and robust production infrastructure with close to zero down time. Develop and maintain a robust build pipeline capable of meeting the daily build requirements of engineers, producers and the quality assurance team. Interact with the engineering team to ensure the infrastructure is structured in such a way to optimize the performance and reliability of the underlying code. Develop and maintain appropriate monitoring tools to report against infrastructure performance. Monitor and report against all elements of the infrastructure. Research new technology where necessary to meet business needs. Qualifications Required BS in Computer Science or equivalent education / experience. At least 5 years as a DevOps engineer, preferably in the business-to-consumer (B2C) gaming industry. Experience with Amazon Web Services (EC2, ELB, Cloudfront, Cloudwatch, S3), NoSQL Databases (MongoDB), Docker, Service registration and Discovery systems (Kubernetes), Git, CICD systems (Jenkins), System performance tuning (JVM), Systems and applications monitoring (New Relic). Experience with scripting/interpreted languages such as BASH, PERL, Go, Javascript, Python or Ruby are an asset. Candidates must be highly responsive and be willing to respond to operational issues promptly, both inside and outside of office hours. Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, good oral and written communications skills, and a high level of interpersonal skills. Must be a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in a customer oriented, very fast-paced, and demanding environment. Ability to bring projects to completion with minimal supervision. Must be able to meet or exceed set project milestones and deadlines, which will entail extra work time as needed (work hours beyond a normal work week). This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job.  Team members may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities other than those stated above. About King Show Games Founded in 1998, King Show Games provides entertaining video games that are played around the world.  Our growing company consists of talented artists, engineers, mathematicians and producers that have created over 200 games.  Our Company Belief consists of 4 principals: THINK BIG – Think outside the box; strive to be successful. BE FRANK – Be open and sincere in your dealings with others; be forthright. FIGHT HARD – Believe in your ideas; speak up for your convictions. After the call, MOVE AS A TEAM! King Show Games offers competitive salaries and a full range of comprehensive benefits including a bonus plan, medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance. King Show Games is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates only apply. Recruiters please don't contact King Show Games.  Please, no phone calls about this job!  Please do not contact King Show Games about other services, products or commercial interests.  To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page to send a resume and cover letter.  

The need to maintain our core Computer Science group is vital to provide the technical capabilities necessary to successfully execute NSA's mission. The increased complexity of supporting NSA's mission requires world class researchers, programmers, and developers who operate in teams in areas such as software engineering, information technology infrastructure, high performance computing, data science, architectures, computer security, and networking in order to design and develop advanced tools, techniques, and systems. Given the pace of technologies and myriad of adversaries in the cyber realm and foreign nation state actors, Software Engineers at the NSA develop the technologies and abilities to maintain our advantage in both national defense and information gathering. Software Engineers help collect data, extract value, route and manage at scale, build user interfaces, protect our systems, and identify and develop support infrastructure as a service provider to the Agency and Intelligence Community. As a Software Engineer, your responsibilities can include: creating applications that scale across an entire data center identifying and retrieving the most important pieces of information out of 100s of petabytes of data leveraging open source software integrating off-the-shelf and government developed software leading new advances in computer science and riding the bleeding edge of computing technologies: microprocessor-based advances beyond the horizon supercomputers signals processing (including analog control) user interfaces deep learning information security the design and implementation of encryption advanced algorithms The ideal candidate is someone with excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills who is able to: work in a team environment to build software handle multiple assignments synthesize information to solve complex problems apply knowledge data structures and algorithms to software engineering problems develop, diagnose, and operate complex computer systems identify customer needs and validate product design deliver software that others WANT to use deal with conflict within a team Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following is desired: programming with a high-level language (e.g., C, C++, Java, python, ruby) building user facing services, middleware, and backend systems Full-stack development operating systems administration and advanced user functions, site reliability engineering computer networking (e.g., communication protocols, distributed systems, , Internet of Things, real-time systems, routing and switching) data spaces, data modeling, data analysis, storage design, and administration information retrieval, machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistics and analytics vulnerability analysis

WHAT YOU’LL DO Play a leadership role in the Big Data space by designing and executing sustainable data pipelines and leading the team through technical uncertainty as necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a key Data & Analytics technical leader within General Mills Collaboratively develop the technology & capability roadmap for the General Mills big data ecosystem Lead the design and implementation of sustainable tools & processes to support the big data ecosystem Generate and implement your own ideas on how to improve the operational and strategic health of big data ecosystem Participate in the evaluation, implementation and deployment of emerging tools & process in the big data space. Develop communication & education plans for technical teams on technologies and processes in our big data ecosystem Partner with business analysts and solutions architects to develop technical architectures for strategic enterprise projects and initiatives. Collaboratively troubleshoot technical and performance issues in the big data ecosystem WHO YOU ARE High School Diploma  Minimum 5 years of IT experience required 1 year of hands-on experience with the technologies in the Hadoop ecosystem Experience working directly with business clients to design a solution that meets business requirements; ability to clearly articulate pros and cons of various technologies and platforms and architectural options, as well as being able to document use cases, solutions and recommendations. Experience with tools and concepts related to data and analytics, such as dimensional modeling, ETL, reporting tools, data governance, data warehousing, structured and unstructured data. Database development experience using Oracle, SQL Server, SAP BW or SAP HANA Big Data Development experience using Hive and/or Spark Effective verbal and written communication and influencing skills. Effective analytical and technical skills. Ability to work in a team environment Ability to research, plan, organize, lead, and implement new processes or technology WHAT’S NICE TO HAVE Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering 7+ years of IT experience preferred Python, Scala or Java development experience Familiarity with Kafka  Familiarity with the Linux operating system Experience with agile techniques or method