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Business Analysts Process Operations Manager at Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Title: Business Analysts Process Operations Manager
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Job Summary: Provide business process analysis and implement best practices operations for WF/UI Business Analyst projects; consult with team members such as project managers, business analysts, and other internal resources to implement optimal productivity procedures by developing, overseeing, and regulating various work solutions within the Employer’s internal project deliverables schedule; attend conferences and events as needed as a representative of the Company; review proposal response deliverables and provide guidance and assistance on proposal preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops, executes, and maintains business process improvement projects
Monitors the results of improvement projects and composes reports
Identifies and evaluates key risk areas and recommends improvements
Excellent communication skills – ability to translate technical concepts in a format that is understandable and relevant to all stakeholders
Proficient at facilitating and mediating business process reengineering. Effectively evaluate and develop joint solutions to improve programs
Analyze business and user needs, document requirements and translate both into proper specifications for each project
Collaborate with business leaders, internal software architects and development teams to ensure that the direction, scope and dependencies are identified and documented
Possess strong knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of large-scale development projects
Extensive understanding of multiple functional areas related to complex projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements through the use of technology is critical
Identify, document and diagram business requirements and processes
Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices
Manage and provide deliverability advice for functional integration projects
Assess functional requirements and clearly communicate specifications for system development, design, and implementation
Attend customer meetings to provide functional insight and expertise and potential integration options/solutions
Create and ensure functional procedures, documentation and standard polices are in place for easily referenced for regular review
Perform all level of tasks such as gap analysis, data conversion mapping and integration; business requirements development and review, and user acceptance script writing and testing

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skilled in Process Improvement, Project Management, Business Analysis, Change Management and Business Process Engineering
Ability to write design specifications outlining needs to support the Company’s Virtual OneStop, Unemployment and Re-Employment products, in support Department of Labor Employment and Training programs
MS SQL server (2000/2005/2008) and query knowledge is essential
Testing of applications written to the design specifications written
Ability to track data through the database as it relates to the application and when required federal reporting requirements
A solid knowledge of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs is desired, to include one or more of the following examples Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance
Ability to analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration

Qualifications / Certifications:

A Bachelor Degree in computer science, business or a related field or equivalent work experience is required
A master’s of business administration (MBA) or master’s degree in another business, or computer system area of concentration is a plus
IIBA Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) is preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Special Requirements:

May also be assigned various projects and tasks as needed.

See full details and apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/302598/GEOGRAPHIC-SOLUTIONS-INC/Business-Analysts-Process-Operations-Manager

Business Analyst – Educational Services at Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Title: Business Analyst – Educational Services
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Job Summary: This role will formulate and define system scopes and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements.

Qualifications Summary:

The ideal Business Analyst will have prior BA experience in an IT/software setting. You will thrive both in an independent and team environment. You must be able to take ownership of projects and complete those projects accurately and efficiently. You must also be able to work with various internal groups and teams and have the ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and deadlines.

The ideal candidate for this position is organized; detail oriented, has great communication skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will need to apply these skills in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, business analysis, requirements definition, building test plans, coordinating all resources and stakeholders, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of all assigned projects. You will work among a team of software Engineers, Developers, Project Managers and QA staff for support and collaboration of client specific deliverables.

The ideal candidate has worked in government programs specifically related to Employment and Training programs such as Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or Adult Educational Services that included insuring software meets federal regulations and requirements.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyze business and user needs, document requirements and translate both into proper specifications for each project.
Coordinate and meet with clients and business leaders, as well as working closely with software architects and development teams to ensure that the direction, scope and dependencies are identified and documented.
Possess strong knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of large-scale development projects.
Translate business requirements into concise system requirements for use by the software architects and development teams.
Extensive understanding of multiple functional areas related to complex projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements through the use of technology is critical.
Foster productive communication between technical and non-technical audiences to ensure that technology solutions fulfill the business needs. Responsibilities include
Identify, document and diagram business requirements and processes.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices.
Assist with validation and testing of applications written to the design specification

Communication Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Facilitate team and client meetings effectively
Keep the client and project team well informed of project status, issues and issue mitigation strategies
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors

Technical:

MS SQL server (2000/2005/2008) and query knowledge is essential
Testing of applications written to the design specifications written.
Ability to track data through the database as it relates to the application
Review of all customer change orders, update requirements documents, and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the request modifications.

PLUS:

Possess a general understanding of application programming, database and system design
Understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures
Ability to analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration

Leadership:

Inspire coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence
Manage the process of innovative change effectively
Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change

Teamwork:

Consistently acknowledge and appreciate each team member’s contributions
Work with both technical software developers and non-technical state and local government clients to make sure that final deliverables meet client requirements
Coordinate client training with training staff and assist where necessary
Prepare and deliver training updates via webinars

Knowledge and Skills:

Proficient in MS Office to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project
Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques
Must have experience interfacing with customers, internal managers and staff
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills with an attention to detail
Strong leadership skills with a proven past to drive results and affect change
Knowledge of the software development life cycle
Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience preferred

Travel:

May be required to visit client sites, attend National Conferences and/or assist in Marketing presentations which are assigned by Manager when appropriate.

See full details and apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/219006/GEOGRAPHIC-SOLUTIONS-INC/Business-Analyst-Educational-Services

Business Analyst at Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Title: Business Analyst
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Job Summary: This role will formulate and define system scopes and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements.

Qualifications Summary:

The ideal Business Analyst will have prior BA experience in an IT/software setting. You will thrive both in an independent and team environment. You must be able to take ownership of projects and complete those projects accurately and efficiently. You must also be able to work with various internal groups and teams and have the ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and deadlines.

The ideal candidate for this position is organized; detail oriented, has great communication skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will need to apply these skills in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, business analysis, requirements definition, building test plans, coordinating all resources and stakeholders, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of all assigned projects. You will work among a team of software Engineers, Developers, Project Managers and QA staff for support and collaboration of client specific deliverables.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyze business and user needs, specifically related to interfaces involving third party or outside systems, document requirements and translate both into proper specifications for each project.
Coordinate and meet with clients and business leaders, as well as working closely with software architects and development teams to ensure that the direction, scope and dependencies are identified and documented.
Possess strong knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of large-scale development projects.
Translate business requirements into concise system requirements for use by the software architects and development teams.
Extensive understanding of multiple functional areas related to complex projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements through the use of technology is critical.
Foster productive communication between technical and non-technical audiences to ensure that technology solutions fulfill the business needs. Responsibilities include
Identify, document and diagram business requirements and processes.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices.
Assist with validation and testing of interfaces written to the design specification

Communication Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Facilitate team and client meetings effectively
Keep the client and project team well informed of project status, issues and issue mitigation strategies
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors

Technical:

MS SQL server (2000/2005/2008) and query knowledge is essential
Testing of applications written to the design specifications written.
Ability to track data through the database as it relates to the application
Review of all customer change orders, update requirements documents, and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the request modifications.

PLUS:

Possess a general understanding of application programming, database and system design
Understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures
Ability to analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration

Leadership:

Inspire coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence
Manage the process of innovative change effectively
Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change

Teamwork:

Consistently acknowledge and appreciate each team member’s contributions
Work with both technical software developers and non-technical state and local government clients to make sure that final deliverables meet client requirements
Coordinate client training with training staff and assist where necessary
Prepare and deliver training updates via webinars

Knowledge and Skills:

Proficient in MS Office to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project
Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques
Must have experience interfacing with customers, internal managers and staff
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills with an attention to detail
Strong leadership skills with a proven past to drive results and affect change
Knowledge of the software development life cycle
Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience preferred

Travel:

May be required to visit client sites, attend National Conferences and/or assist in Marketing presentations which are assigned by Manager when appropriate.

See full details and apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/218990/GEOGRAPHIC-SOLUTIONS-INC/Business-Analyst

Architect I at Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Title: Architect I
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Job Summary: This individual is responsible for a variety of .NET programming duties within the development team. Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions. The Architect I will work closely with other team members in an Agile environment who have responsibility for prompt and timely delivery of new development, maintenance incidents, configuration tasks, setup tasks, responding to customer questions, data change requests, and other duties as assigned by the Team Lead.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Code, test and troubleshoot programs utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology.
Refine data and format final product.
Maintain and modify programs; make approved changes by amending flow charts, develop detailed programming logic, and coding changes.
Test and develop programming modifications.
Write new program code using prescribed specifications.
Evaluate complex interrelationships between programs such as whether a contemplated change in one part of a program would cause unwanted results in a related part.
Analyze performance of programs and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with users.
Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs. Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
Write and maintain programming documentation.
Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed.
Document programming problems and resolutions for future reference.
Provide on-the-job training to new department staff members.
Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the systems being supported.
Other duties as assigned.
Hours: Day shift. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
Knowledge of company programming procedures and programming languages.
Ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports.
Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications. Knowledge of computer flow charts and of programming logic and codes.
Ability to write technical instructions in the use of programs and/or program modifications.
Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
Ability to learn and support new systems and applications.
Expert knowledge and experience with:
HTML
VBA
JavaScript
Transact SQL
VB.Net
ASP.Net
Visual SourceSafe
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Team Foundation Server

Credentials and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate and lead small Development teams.
Proven ability to adhere to Company policies and procedures and to handle day-to-day team management items, such as approving time off requests, conducting employee reviews, and related activity.
Prior development experience with Microsoft-based Reporting tools.
Solid knowledge and experience with SQL Server Reporting Services and Analysis Services.
Advanced experience utilizing SQL Server.
Knowledge of Source Control and Microsoft Team Foundation Server.
Minimum ten years of experience in an OO software development environment.
10 + years .NET (VB/ASP) programming experience required.

Special Requirements:

Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
Develop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures.
Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
May also be assigned various projects and tasks as needed.

See full details and apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/303530/GEOGRAPHIC-SOLUTIONS-INC/Architect-I

Business Analyst – Unemployment Insurance at Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Title: Business Analyst – Unemployment Insurance
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Must have the following in order to apply:
At least 5 years of experience managing 10 or more functional resources on state government modernization programs (Unemployment Insurance, Medicaid, Workers Compensation, Food Stamps, Department of Insurance, Health Care Reform, etc.)
Management Experience with all phases of an iterative Software Development Lifecycle Methodology
Been engaged with multi-year state government modernization programs in a management capacity
Experience facilitating/supporting design sessions, within an iterative SDLC in a management/lead capacity.
Experience leading JAD or Requirements Validation or SCRUM or Requirements Gathering sessions.
Knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of development projects
Microsoft SQL server (2008/2012) and query knowledge
Proficient in MS Office to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project
Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques
Experience interfacing with customers, internal managers and staff
Understand both federal and state laws that govern the programs and translate those requirements into a system are a must
Prior experience within the workforce development system with a solid knowledge of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs to include one or more of the following: Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance
Understanding of Employment and Training programs related to day-to-day operations and federal reporting requirements
Understanding of multiple functional areas related to projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements through the use of technology
Knowledge of the software development life cycle
Interpersonal and relationship management skills
Oral and written communication skills
Valid Florida driver’s license
Preferred Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience preferred
Knowledge of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs is desired, to include one or more of the following examples Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance, SNAP Employment and Training, Adult Education, Welfare Transition
Possess an understanding of application programming, database and system design
Understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures
Ability to analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration
Required Screenings:
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check; Drug Free Workplace.

Job Description:
This role will formulate and define system scopes and objectives based on both user needs and an understanding of business systems and industry requirements.

The ideal Business Analyst will possess Unemployment Insurance experience, with emphasis on Employment and Appeals systems Prior BA experience is desired, however, a qualified candidate has experience in operation programs along with performance responsibilities both at a Federal and State level will be considered. You will thrive both in an independent and team environment.

You will need to apply these skills in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, business analysis, requirements definition, building test plans, coordinating all resources and stakeholders, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of all assigned projects. You will work among a team of software Engineers, Developers, Project Managers and QA staff for support and collaboration of client specific deliverables.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze current UI Modernization requirements and determine applicability to current initiative.
Coordinate and meet with clients and business leaders, as well as working with software architects and development teams to ensure that the direction, scope and dependencies are identified and documented
Analyze and document the current Appeals system
Solicit and document requirements for a new Appeals system
Translate business requirements into concise system requirements for use by the software architects and development teams
Testing of applications written to the design specifications written
Track data through the database as it relates to the application and when required federal reporting requirements
Review of all customer change orders, enhancement requests to UI System application components to determine feasibility, update requirements documents, and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the request modifications
Prepare presentations and conduct training sessions at the annual User’s Conference
Work Environment:
Will be discussed with applicant.

See full details and apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/387112/GEOGRAPHIC-SOLUTIONS-INC/Business-Analyst-Unemployment-Insurance

AWS Business Development Manager, Value Engineering, FL at Amazon Web Services

Title: AWS Business Development Manager, Value Engineering, FL
Company: Amazon Web Services

Amazon.com has been rated one of the most admired companies in the US, the #1 most innovative, and the #1 in Customer Service. Amazon’s technology business (Amazon Web Services) has a history and tradition of leading the world in Web-related technologies and services. With AWS, you have the chance to help individuals and businesses take their computing infrastructures and applications into “the cloud”, transform how they do business, drive new levels of growth, and create bigger and better outcomes for their customers.

Would you like to help our customers innovate like Amazon – and deliver breakthrough experiences for their end customers? Would you like to pioneer the use of cloud services to help drive innovation? Would you like to be part of building a fast-growing program to worldwide scale? Do you have the business savvy, technical knowledge, and leadership skills necessary to help AWS take its transformational messages to business customers, help them envision the possibilities that our services and solutions can create for them, and then help them unlock that potential value for their businesses?

We’re looking for an accomplished business development value engineer for the US Southeast and MidAtlantic Business Development team to help AWS customers and prospective customers shape their information technology strategies and business models to quantify the benefits of running workloads on AWS. To do this, you will work with senior executives at AWS and our customers to set the overall team’s strategy. This includes working with CFOs and senior financial executives at some of our largest customers to communicate the economic value proposition for AWS. You will work with AWS Sales management to help the broad AWS field organization understand how to build the increased business value of AWS into their account plans and sales strategy. You will serve as focal point for all business value, business case, TCO and financial discussions with our customers. You will help customers understand how cost effectiveness coupled with commercial flexibility is key to the AWS value proposition.

Your responsibilities will include driving business case, value analysis, financial discussions and Cost Optimization related BD activities across the US Southeast and MidAtlantic, supporting the sales, marketing, SA and BD teams. You will serve as an expert resource on the financial modeling of IT applications and infrastructures, and the financial implications and benefits of migrating to AWS. You will be a part of a high performing Go To Market Strategy Business Development team to deliver custom analysis to our customers. In appropriate cases you will bring in other AWS resources to help our customers properly evaluate their options from an economic perspective.

The Value Engineering BDM will be responsible for:
· Serve as a key member of the AWS US Southeast and MidAtlantic Go To Market Strategy (BD) team
· Work with AWS Sales, Solutions Architects, BD teams and other customer focused teams to drive proactive of business value and financial conversations with our customers
· Drive customer engagements and thought leadership and sales strategies
· Serve as a central resource for Sales leadership to help our customers create appropriately detailed financial models and optimization analysis for their current and future IT landscape.
· Serve as a key source of market insights into how our customers view the economic benefit of using AWS relative to deploying applications on-premise or in traditional data centers
· Work with internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, BD teams) to communicate market realities regarding the economics of running IT applications and infrastructures in the cloud.
· Prepare and present business reviews to the senior Sales and BD management teams regarding progress and roadblocks on Business Value Engineering related issues.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· 15+ years of business development, management consulting, financial advisory or IT Management experience.
· Prior experience working with senior executives (both IT and Finance), IT outsourcing vendors and cloud service providers to analyze implementation options for on-premise, remote virtualized and cloud IT Infrastructures
· Detailed business case development, financial modeling and analysis of large scale technology investments
· Experience working in the sales cycle, either directly, or as a pre-sales resource
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations, including sales, marketing, business development and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Management or Financial Advisory Consulting background highly desired.
· MBA or equivalent relevant business experience
· Experience with data center migration and IT refresh analysis is highly desired.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

See full details and apply at http://www.amazon.jobs/jobs/1182279

UI Conversion Business Analyst at Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Title: UI Conversion Business Analyst
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Job Summary: The Unemployment Insurance Conversion Business Analyst creates specifications and data mapping for legacy data conversation. This role will formulate and define system scopes and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements.

Qualifications Summary:

The ideal Business Analyst will possess Unemployment Insurance experience, with emphasis on Employment and Appeals systems. Prior BA experience is desired, however, a qualified candidate has experience in operation programs along with performance responsibilities both at a Federal and State level will be considered. You will thrive both in an independent and team environment. You must be able to take ownership of projects and complete those projects accurately and efficiently. You must also be able to work with various internal groups and teams and have the ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and deadlines. The ability to understand both federal and state laws that govern the programs and translate those requirements into a system are a must.

The ideal candidate for this position is organized; detail oriented, has great communication skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will need to apply these skills in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, business analysis, requirements definition, building test plans, coordinating all resources and stakeholders, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of all assigned projects. You will work among a team of software Engineers, Developers, Project Managers and QA staff for support and collaboration of client specific deliverables.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyze current UI Modernization requirements and determine applicability to current initiative.
Ideally the successful candidate will have years of experience leading functional area teams working with systems modernization programs within the Unemployment Insurance sector as a consultant.
At least 5 years of experience managing 10 or more functional resources on state government modernization programs (Unemployment Insurance, Medicaid, Workers Compensation, Food Stamps, Department of Insurance, Health Care Reform, etc.).
Management Experience with all phases of an iterative Software Development Lifecycle Methodology.
Been engaged with multi-year state government modernization programs in a management capacity.
Solid experience facilitating/supporting design sessions, within an iterative SDLC in a management/lead capacity.
Solid Experience leading JAD or Requirements Validation or SCRUM or Requirements Gathering sessions. Coordinate and meet with clients and business leaders, as well as working closely with software architects and development teams to ensure that the direction, scope and dependencies are identified and documented.
Possess strong knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of large-scale development projects.
Translate business requirements into concise system requirements for use by the software architects and development teams.
Extensive understanding of multiple functional areas related to complex projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements through the use of technology is critical.

Technical:

Advanced MS SQL server (2008/2012) and query knowledge is essential.
Testing of applications written to the design specifications written.
Ability to track data through the database as it relates to the application and when required federal reporting requirements.
Experienced with data migration and data manipulation.
Review of all customer change orders, enhancement requests to UI System application components to determine feasibility, update requirements documents, and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the request modifications.

PLUS:

A solid knowledge of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs is desired, to include one or more of the following examples Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance, SNAP Employment and Training, Adult Education, Welfare Transition
Possess a general understanding of application programming, database and system design.
Understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.
Ability to analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration.

Knowledge and Skills:

Proficient in MS Office to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project.
Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques.
Must have experience interfacing with customers, internal managers and staff.
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills with an attention to detail.
Strong leadership skills with a proven past to drive results and affect change.
Preferred but not required, to have prior experience within the workforce development system with a solid knowledge of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs to include one or more of the following: Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Preferred but not required, to have detailed understanding of Employment and Training programs related to day-to-day operations and federal reporting requirements.
Ability to prepare presentations and conduct training sessions at the annual User’s Conference.
Knowledge of the software development life cycle.
Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Travel:

May be required to visit client sites, attend National Conferences and/or assist in marketing presentations which are assigned by Manager when appropriate.

See full details and apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/218942/GEOGRAPHIC-SOLUTIONS-INC/UI-Conversion-Business-Analyst

Senior Systems Engineer at Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Systems Engineer to be part of our Operations team that provides data center and systems support for our Software as a Service (SaaS) Microsoft Windows, VMware, and hybrid Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure. The candidate should possess strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; disaster recovery and business continuity planning, implementation and execution experience is a plus.

The candidate will support the company’s mission by working with other teams to design, engineer, build, implement/install and support joint solutions for remote clients. Advanced knowledge of Cisco’s Unified Computing System? (UCS) and Microsoft’s Hyper-V virtual environments is essential to be successful in this position. The candidate should also possess a good knowledge of RDC (Remote Desktop Connection / MSTSC), SolarWinds Orion and Wireshark.

The candidate should be eager to work, learn and grow as part of a fast growing and highly technical team of engineers. In addition to the above, the candidate will also be accountable for providing support for Microsoft Exchange 2016, MS Server 2012-2016, and SharePoint 2013.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have moderate to extensive experience with the following:

IIS administration in an extensive SaaS hosting environment
Windows Active directory (AD), GPO Administration
Administration and modification of DNS
MS Windows PowerShell scripting
Experience creating automated scripts and software preferred
File/Print, FTP/SFTP
EMC VNX, Pure, Nimble, NetApp and Western Digital storage arrays
Engineering, implementing and troubleshooting of networked file systems such as NFS or CIFS
Configuring and performance tuning of SAN switches, including zones and VSANs
Disaster Recovery testing and implementation
Creation of Client VM Templates, cloning and managing VM Snapshots, P2V, VMware Converter, VMware Virtualization solutions, VM Migration & Cloning
VMotion, Storage VMotion, HA, DRS, FT, Host Profiles and SRM concepts
SolarWinds (Orion) monitoring utilities
Security administration and platform hardening
Hardware troubleshooting and data center implementations and support
TCP / UDP networking

The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge in the following areas:

Microsoft SQL database replication (log shipping/AlwaysOn)
Website Load balancing (Radware AppDirector and Alteon a plus)
Proficiency in flowcharting and diagram design
CommVault backup or similar product solutions
Fluent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
A bachelor’s degree in IT, MIS, CS or a related field or 8 years of job experience required.

Other Essential Skills:

Excellent customer service! Our customers are the top priority
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Must have the ability to communicate technical concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff and management
Proven ability to multitask, prioritize and remain cool under pressure
Strong analytical skills (i.e., technical and non-technical problem solving skills)
Must be a team player and self-starter with the ability to work with little supervision
Critical thinking, observation and reasoning abilities

Additional Responsibilities:

Provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for system outages
Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Perform daily health checks to ensure storage is operational and healthy
Lead and coordinate troubleshooting as required; resolve and close tickets in accordance with SLAs
Ensure system resources are patched with the latest software versions, security updates, and hotfixes
Cross-train and mentor other engineers to improve coverage and team performance
On-call rotation duty
Conduct after-hour maintenance and troubleshooting as required (nights and weekends)
Sitting for long periods of time
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Perform other duties as assigned

See full details and apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/299566/GEOGRAPHIC-SOLUTIONS-INC/Senior-Systems-Engineer

Senior Business Analyst at Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Title: Senior Business Analyst
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Description

Senior Business Analyst leads and manages assigned projects and team of Business Analysts in accordance with organizational policies and goals. Collaborates with other Leads and Managers to develop, administer, maintain, and support policies and procedures for creating business requirements from client existing and legacy systems to Geographic Solutions systems. Designs programming specifications through interaction with business owners and subject matter experts. Familiar with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the labor market industry as well as job services concepts. Relies on direction and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision.

Qualifications Summary:

The ideal Senior Business Analyst will possess technical skills and an understanding of unemployment insurance and workforce development programs provided to individuals who are unemployed and/or seeking employment. Strong Business Analyst experience is desired, however, a qualified candidate has experience in program management along with performance responsibilities both at a Federal and State level will be considered. The ability to understand both federal and state laws that govern the programs and translate those requirements into a system are a must.

The ideal candidate for this position is organized; detail oriented, has great communication skills and thrives in a fast-paced team environment. Skills necessary for success include business analysis, requirements definition, building test plans, coordinating all resources and stakeholders, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of all assigned projects. You will work among a team of software Engineers, Developers, Project Managers and QA staff for support and collaboration of client specific deliverables.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyze business and user needs, document requirements and translate both into proper specifications for each project.
Coordinate and meet with clients and business leaders, as well as working closely with software architects and development teams to ensure that the direction, scope and dependencies are identified and documented.
Possess strong knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of large-scale development projects.
Translate business requirements into concise system requirements for use by the software architects and development teams.
Extensive understanding of multiple functional areas related to complex projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements through the use of technology is critical.
Foster productive communication between technical and non-technical audiences to ensure that technology solutions fulfill the business needs. Responsibilities include
Identify, document and diagram business requirements and processes.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices.
Assist with validation and testing of applications written to the design specification

Requirements

Primary responsibilities include:

Ability to write design specifications outlining needs to improve the Virtual One Stop and Unemployment Insurance systems to support Department of Labor Employment and state initiatives
MS SQL server (2008/2012) and query knowledge is essential along with knowledge of relational databases
Testing of applications written to the design specifications written
Familiarity with ASP.net/VB.net programming desired
Ability to track data through the database as it relates to the application and when required federal reporting requirements
Review of all customer change orders, enhancement requests to VOS application components to determine feasibility, update requirements documents, and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the request modifications.
Prior experience within the workforce development system with a solid knowledge of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs to include one or more of the following: Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance day-to-day operations and federal reporting requirements
Proficient in MS Office to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project
Must have experience interfacing with customers, internal managers and staff
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills with an attention to detail
Strong leadership skills with a proven past to drive results and affect change
Ability to prepare presentations and conduct training sessions at the annual User’s Conference
Knowledge of the software development life cycle
Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience preferred

Travel:

May be required to travel frequently to visit client sites, attend National Conferences and/or assist in marketing presentations which are assigned by Manager when appropriate.

See full details and apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/285822/GEOGRAPHIC-SOLUTIONS-INC/Senior-Business-Analyst

Proposal Writer at Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Title: Proposal Writer
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Job Description:

The Proposal Writer creates and submits responses that propose the building of workforce systems (CMS/UI/VR/AE) which answer the requests in a format that meets requirements and evaluation criteria identified. The creation of the RFP response includes the gathering and coordination of marketing, management, and development personnel inputs, and writing the response from source documentation (e.g., past proposals). It also includes continuous review of and knowledge of the current workforce systems (CMS/UI/VR/AE) and updating of boilerplate proposal documents.

Note: This position is approved to be fully remote; however, onsite in Palm Harbor, Florida is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Create a shell document for proposal response inputs
Analyze requirements and write/create/find RFP responses matching the requirements
Find existing responses in previous proposals or boilerplate proposals
Use an actual current GSI system to create up-to-date screens and functionality responses
Interview and work with different departments to gather information for any responses not readily available in existing documentation
Organize the various inputs and responses to individual requirements to create a formatted and organized draft proposal
Coordinate or perform line editing of final response for spelling / grammar / consistency
Create Final master files (& PDF copies) of the documented RFP response
Work with team to print & send final the response
Print final copies, organize, create tabs/packaging, bind, and ship
Perform Post-Response clean-up / maintenance for boilerplate
Clean and organize folders and files
Create hard copies of RFP for reference, presentations, internal use, etc.
Identify proposal input to be incorporated back into “Boilerplate” documents/files
Actively participate as a member of the team to move toward the completion of goals
Make customers, and their needs, a primary focus of one’s actions.
Develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
Take prompt action to accomplish objectives.
Take action to achieve goals beyond what is required, be proactive.
Anticipate consequences of decisions and actions.
Communicate recommendations to take preventative steps and initiate further action
Manages time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small.
Show concern for all aspects of the job.
Accurately check processes and tasks.
Be watchful over time, meet demanding deadlines, learn quickly and exhibit organization in work habits.
Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition, such as; time pressure or job ambiguity.
Handle stress in a way that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills, or knowledge in position related areas.
Keep up with current developments and trends in area of expertise.
Display a work ethic demonstrated in attendance, punctuality, maturity and dedication.
Maintain a positive attitude.

Requirements

Must have the following in order to apply:

Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Journalism, History, Education, or a related field
At least 2 years of successful technical/proposal writing in a software/technical setting
Non-federal proposal experience desired
APMP credentials preferred
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, and Visio)
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements:

May also be assigned various projects and tasks for marketing as needed

See full details and apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/346455/GEOGRAPHIC-SOLUTIONS-INC/Proposal-Writer