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QA Analyst

Company: Labcorp

Location: Birmingham, AL

Posted Sep 25, 2023

We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement. For more detailed information, please click here If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today! The Quality Analyst will be responsible for supporting projects and activities related to quality assurance, quality improvement, quality training, and other responsibilities of the Quality Assurance department. We encourage all to apply. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. The position isResponsible for auditing each technical lab twice a year and non-technical departments annually.Responsible for ordering, disseminating and entering into the applicable agency's database approximately 1-6 proficiency surveys a week.Responsible for training and upkeep of the regional lab's electronic document system.Assists Quality Manager when hosting accreditation agencies for inspections.Responsible for assisting Quality Manager for training and monthly meeting Requirements: Bachelor's of Science required in Medical Lab Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related area (as required by CLIA)Greater than 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred; quality experience is a plusPrevious experience with an electronic data management system is a plusGeneral knowledge of laboratory regulations (CAP/CLIA/ISO) and licensing requirements Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. The work schedule for this position is 4 x 10 hour shifts, Monday-Friday Job Duties/Responsibilities: Provides Quality support for regional laboratory. The Quality Assurance team provides vital support to the laboratories, senior management as well as our clients, and other LabCorp sites.

QA Analyst

Company: Labcorp

Location: Birmingham, AL

Posted Sep 22, 2023

We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today! For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement. We encourage all to apply. MasterControl)General knowledge of laboratory regulations (CAP/CLIA/ISO) and licensing requirements Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. The work schedule for this position is Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:00pm. The Quality Analyst will be responsible for supporting projects and activities related to quality assurance, quality improvement, quality training, and other responsibilities of the Quality Assurance department. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Provides Quality support for regional laboratory.

Senior Windchill Developer

Company: Cimarron Software`

Location: Huntsville, AL

Posted Oct 17, 2023

We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. Experienced in Windchill 11.0 customizations of ACLs, Lifecycles, Workflows, InfoTasks,Webjects, OIRs, and Actions/action-models.Experienced in use of Windchill PLM and PDMLink.Knowledge and use of Java, JSP, JavaScript, J2EE, XML for modification of Windchill.Engineering release experience with Change Notice/Task, WTParts/Notes, EBOM structures, parts list reports, and effectivity.Experience/familiarity of NetBeans or Eclipse IDE, Version Managemennt software (Clearcase), and VMware.Experience/familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies/tools - Rhapsody/DOORs (software requirements), VersionOne (agile mangaement)Experience with NoMagic (Cameo) and MBSE (Model-based systems engineering) software.Excellent written and communication skills.Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Desired Skills, Experience, and Education: Active Secret clearance.Previous aerospace experience.Prior Boeing experience a plus.Experience with MPMLink.Experience with SharePoint.Understanding of Cold Fusion or .NET programing.Experience with Windchill 11.1 or higher.Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline. Key Duties Support and develop configurations and upgrades of Windchill APIs, Windchill Customization Methodologies (Services, JCA, Template Processors, Info*Engine) with Java, JSP, XML, and HTML. Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education Required Skills, Experience, and Education: Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.5 or more years of experience in Windchill customization (version 11.0 and above) with an emphasis in Windchill development, project life-cycle management systems, product data management, and associated networking systems.Ability to handle multiple activities including overseeing infrastructure design, system upgrades and customizations, work flow creation and working with a team to develop solutions to meet customer requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Business Profile: Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements.

Client Manager

Company: Aventiv Technologies

Location: Huntsville, AL

Posted Sep 22, 2023

All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel. Salary and Benefits: At Aventiv, our salary and benefits are designed to fit you as a whole person. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail.Knowledge of the telecommunications & technology industriesUnderstanding of workflow processes and the company's products and servicesStrong data/information analysis and integration skillsAdvanced customer service skillsAbility to work under pressure, to meet deadlines, to deal positively with rejection and conflicts.Ability to develop ongoing rapport with clients and consumers and obtain relevant information.Ability to travel as needed.Proven ability to successfully draft and execute strategic account plans.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), & capable of learning and training others on new technology) Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED4+ years of experience of related experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Relevant work experience in a technology industry (preferred) Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment. $50,0005% bonus potentialHealth Insurance401(k)DisabilityLife InsurancePaid Time OffVoluntary Benefits Aventiv Privacy Policy: www.aventiv.com/privacy Equal Employment Policy: Aventiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Essential Duties: Building & maintaining strong relationship with assigned client groupsProactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis.Proactively track and drive utilization of all installed products and services throughout their client baseCoordinates effective communication / involvement of internal resources, including support, service, and management resources, in order to maximize account performance objectives and our client'sexperience.Helps to maintain a high level of client satisfaction as measured by periodic client surveys andfeedback.Understanding customer acumen, as well as the training and support needs for your assigned client base; providing personalized training where appropriate Perform basic Technical Support functions for our account contacts (password resets etc. We do not discriminate based on genetic information in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. https://vimeo.com/391578629/5ba31cc5e9 This position is located onsite in Huntsville, TX. Employee referral eligible. )The Client Manager also works in tandem with their assigned Account Managers to: Communicate areas within an account and a territory where additional product offerings would improve the account's performance.Ensure client retention and contract renewals of assigned client base/territory.Coordinate with the assigned account manager to establish regularly scheduledmeetings.Performs other related duties assigned.

Test Engineer

Company: Cimarron Software`

Location: Huntsville, AL

Posted Oct 17, 2023

We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. Desired Skills, Experience, and Education: Active Top Secret Clearance.Experience in a lab environment writing/executing test plans and procedures, requirements management, validation, and verification.Experience supporting government contracts. Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.Experience with Microsoft Project and Schedule.Knowledge of the Agile software development process.Experience supporting the GMD program as a Systems Engineer or Test Engineer. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Experience with one or more elements of the Missile Defense System.Bachelor of Science from an accredited school in a technical discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry) and 5 or more years of experience, or Master of Science and 3 or more years of experience. Cisco routers, Nexus switches, MS Server 2019).Utilize basic engineering troubleshooting skills and configuration management best practices.Develop, review, and release post-test documentation. Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education Required Skills, Experience, and Education: Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.Active or Interim Secret clearance.Experience working as a Test Engineer in a lab environment. Experience with "System of Systems" integration.

IDX A/R Improvement Manager

Company: Guidehouse

Location: Birmingham, AL

Posted Sep 23, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. What You Will Need: Bachelor's degree.Minimum of 7 years' experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, preferably with expertise in IDX (Centricity Business).Familiarity with Epic systems and previous involvement in conversion projects is a plus.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Strong understanding of healthcare billing, coding, and reimbursement practices. What Would Be Nice To Have: Relevant certifications in revenue cycle management, healthcare finance, or project management are advantageous.Worked with denial management, process improvement, and enhancing accounts receivable KPIs.Experience with staffing management, including performance evaluation and productivity enhancement.Leadership capabilities with the ability to drive change and collaborate effectively across departments.Ability to initiate and follow through on projects and work independently with minimal supervision required. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare Program About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Staffing Quality Assurance and Productivity Enhancement: Evaluate staff performance and productivity, providing regular feedback and coaching to ensure optimal workflow execution.Implement quality assurance measures to monitor accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of accounts receivable staff. KPI Improvement and Analysis: Analyze and evaluate key performance indicators related to accounts receivable, such as Days in Accounts Receivable, Aging Reports, and Collection Rates.Develop and implement strategies to improve KPIs, including reducing outstanding balances and increasing collections. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with billing, coding, clinical, and administrative teams to enhance the overall revenue cycle process.Coordinate with Project Management and automation team to ensure technical infrastructure supports effective accounts receivable management.Upon identification of issues, research issue to determine whether it is an isolated instance or a trend and follows up the appropriate Revenue Cycle leadership to facilitate communication and resolution of the issues. Edit Review (Claims, TES/CM): Lead the review and analysis of claims edits, payment errors, and remittance discrepancies.Collaborate with teams to resolve edit-related issues and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Product Design Manager, Reporting & Analytics (Remote)

Company: Fleetio

Location: Birmingham, AL

Posted Sep 22, 2023

A strong portfolio demonstrating leadership in visual design, UI patterns, typography, color, and detail orientation. Demonstrated experience in bringing cross-functional teams together, from research to engineering, ensuring harmonized product development. Articulate communication skills, adept in conveying design rationales and managing stakeholder expectations. Employment with Fleetio is at will. Orchestrate collaborations across Product, Design, Engineering, and Marketing teams, ensuring smooth and efficient communication and problem-solving. Work remotely (within the United States), or at our Birmingham, AL HQ. We're a customer-centric team with a great product, excellent support, and countless happy customers. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Mastery of contemporary design tools and techniques, with the ability to guide teams in best practices. Manage team dynamics, ensuring effective communication, conflict resolution and fostering a positive environment.

Director, Talent Development (Remote)

Company: Fleetio

Location: Birmingham, AL

Posted Sep 24, 2023

Employment with Fleetio is at will. Highly collaborative in stakeholder relationships. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Good project management skills, familiar with Google suite of products and Asana. experience facilitating using 9 box or similar tools). Create content where appropriate. Work remotely (within the United States), or at our Birmingham, AL HQ. Proven experience in end-to-end design and implementation of custom development and mentorship programs. An experienced change leader who is comfortable working with all levels in a fast-paced, agile environment. BA/BS in learning/ org and talent development or related field.

Sales Manager, Enterprise (Remote)

Company: Fleetio

Location: Birmingham, AL

Posted Oct 13, 2023

Employment with Fleetio is at will. Work remotely (within the United States), or at our Birmingham, AL HQ. Exceptional communications skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations, engaging and influencing C-level executives. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We're a customer-centric team with a great product, excellent support, and countless happy customers. Technical understanding in the areas of cloud computing, web services and enterprise software. Build accountability for the effective application of Sales methodology, both in practice and execution within Salesforce Collaborate with teams in Sales Development, Sales Enablement, Marketing, Product, Customer Success, and Product Marketing to create and implement best practices for different verticals for your team. Requirements 5+ years in a quota-carrying closing SaaS role. If you have a disability or a special need that requires an accommodation to fill out the online application, please let us know by calling (205) 718-7500 or emailing [email protected]. 5+ years in a leadership SaaS role managing complex enterprise accounts and high-performing teams.

ROI Coordinator

Company: Iron Mountain

Location: Birmingham, AL

Posted Sep 23, 2023

R.H.I.T. credentials preferred. Iron Mountain is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state, or local laws in making employment decisions. HIPAA knowledge preferred. • Solid oral and written communication skills. • Proficiency with computer programs and software. • Perform other duties as assigned. • A minimum of 3-5 years of health information management, service industry or healthcare experience required. • A minimum of 1-2 years supervisory experience required. • Build internal (Operations, Customer Service, Sales and Account Management) and external (customer) relationships through exceptional problem solving, ownership, and follow-through.

Program Analyst

Company: Guidehouse

Location: Huntsville, AL

Posted Sep 17, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. The general responsibilities of the position are as follows, to include but not limited to: Analyze data from financial reporting systems.Support all management project governance practices by ensuring internal controls are met.Provide support for any financial audits which may arise.Provide financial analyses for projects.Analyzes, evaluates, and assists in development and maintenance of program budget.Monitors costs incurred, invoiced activity, and program performance.Assist with business process documentation and standardization.Help prepare monthly metrics reports, internal management reports, and external regulatory reports.Help present financial data, progress, and performance metrics information for briefings and other presentations.Research complex accounting issues and errors to find solutions.Liaison between departments, as needed. Identify budget issues which need to be addressed, notify management, and then make recommendations for new budgeting strategies. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Help evaluate performance programs, analyze management policies for efficiency and viability, and help draft budget-related legislation. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Data Solutions Architect

Company: Guidehouse

Location: Huntsville, AL

Posted Oct 16, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. What Would Be Nice To Have: Creative and Analytical Thinking: Must have a strong grounding in statistical methods with the ability to think through problems with a creative and analytical lens.O365 Integration and Power Platform: Should have a working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft O365 and Power Platform Suites (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and data integration within the suites.Strong and Effective Communication: Should be able to convey findings and information in a clear and concise manner to team members, Leadership, and executives.Data Visualization: Should have working knowledge of the effective use of data visualization and an understanding of what types of graphs effectively display the data, how to scale visualizations, and which charts to use depending on their audience.SQL Databases: Should have working knowledge of MS SQL Server 2019 and SQL Server Management Studio, as well as common querying languages such as PostgreSQL, T-SQL, and PL/SQLData Warehousing: Should have working knowledge with Data warehousing or data lakes and be able to connect databases from multiple sources and streams in a central data warehouse or data lake.Prior experience with designing and implementing data pipelines or ETL processesPrior experience with using machine learning to process large data setsPrior experience working in federal environmentProgramming Languages: Should be proficient in at least one programming language such as R, Python, or SAS and have working knowledge of others for data gathering, data cleaning, statistical analysis, and data visualization. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Job Family: Data Science & Analysis Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS) What You Will Do: Analyze IT requirements from multiple sources to assist with planning, procurement, and executive decision making.Create presentations and reports based on recommendations and findings for internal teams and/or external clientsUse knowledge of FBI practices and methods to help guide the client in developing the technology needed to support the construction of next generation FBI facilities Ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and provide value across several core areas, including data modeling, database design and development, ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) design and development, and data quality management techniquesDesign, deploy, and maintain data within cloud environments including MS-SQL ServerWrite and debug custom SQL queries using tools such as SQL DeveloperManage multiple parallel assignments within an agile framework and meet specified milestonesProvide technical expertise in the diagnosis and resolution of issues, including the determination and provision of workaround solutions, escalation to owners, and communication to project managerEnsure delivered solutions meets technical and functional/non-functional performance requirementsWork in a client-facing role in a consulting environment among mid-level to senior leadershipBuild strong working relationships and manage and resolve client and team challenges What You Will Need: The ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET federal security clearance.Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.Three (3) years' minimum relevant of experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for 401(K) positions?
Entry‑level Analyst: $55k‑$70k. Mid‑level Senior Analyst: $75k‑$95k. Manager: $100k‑$130k. Director: $135k‑$170k. VP/Chief Plan Officer: $180k‑$220k, depending on firm size and geographic region.
What skills and certifications are required in 401(K) roles?
Core skills: ERISA compliance, fiduciary duty analysis, pension plan design, asset‑allocation modeling, and data‑driven decision making. Technical proficiencies: Fidelity, Schwab, BlackRock Aladdin, Workday, and Excel VBA for reporting. Certifications: CPA, CEBS, CFA, Certified Retirement Counselor, and Certified Pension Administrator are highly valued.
Is remote work available for 401(K) professionals?
Yes. Approximately 65% of 401(K) Analyst and Compliance roles support full or hybrid remote schedules, as regulatory and data‑analytics tasks can be performed from any compliant location. Remote teams often use secure VPNs, encrypted data platforms, and real‑time collaboration tools.
What career progression paths exist in the 401(K) field?
Typical ladder: Analyst → Senior Analyst → Manager → Director → VP/Chief Plan Officer. Advancement hinges on accruing fiduciary experience, obtaining advanced certifications, and demonstrating leadership in plan redesign or technology implementation projects.
What industry trends are shaping 401(K) work?
Key trends include ESG‑aligned investment options, AI‑driven plan analytics, automated enrollment and contribution boosts, regulatory updates like the Pension Protection Act amendments, and the shift toward cloud‑based plan administration platforms.

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