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Principal Security Engineer
Company: Alarm.com
Location: Washington DC
Posted Aug 10, 2023
The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.COMPANY BENEFITSAlarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of healthcare options with generous company subsidy, a health savings account option with company contribution, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays and paid time off increasing with tenure, paid maternity and paternity leave, company paid STD/LTD and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a casual dress work environment.Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.COMPANY INFOAlarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. (or higher level degree) in Computer Science or a similar engineering program with strong academic performance preferred8+ years of information security experienceCISSP, CISA, CEH, OSCP or other information security certificationPerform security reviews of application designs, source code and deploymentsMust have knowledge and stay up to date on the latest security advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities.Strong verbal and written communication skills for a highly collaborative environmentRigorous attention to detail and focus on quality of deliverablesFamiliar with AWS services like EC2 & ECS, WAF & VPC configuration & IAM rules.Familiarity with something like Terraform/CloudFormation.Comfortable with Python and able to read Java when necessary.Proven team experience and comfort in a team-oriented environmentPassion for working with technology and excitement for creating high quality consumer technology productWHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. or B.S. The Principal Security Engineer must have the ability to document policies and procedures and keep them updated according to industry compliance requirements.Main Responsibilities:The Principal Security Engineer primary job responsibilities include:Determine, monitor and maintain our security posture, in collaboration with Engineering.Perform security auditsPerform application and infrastructure penetration tests, as well as physical security review and social engineering tests for our global clientsSelect and acquire additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall enterprise securityOversee and manage the deployment, integration and configuration of security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions and the enterprise’s security documents.Develop and maintain threat models for cloud environments and train engineering teams to develop attacker/risk driven design skillsProvide deep expertise to engineering teams on SDLC practices including secure design, secure development, secure testing, security runtime for software and firmware developmentActively partner with infrastructure, application and other stakeholders to ensure deployed solutions minimize security and privacy risks.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks.Maintain Incident Response Program.Recommend actions/practices to management in order to ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in decision-making processes.Suggest actions in order to mitigate risk in any activity that potentially impacts security of existing IT and information management.Craft responses to client and partner security questionnairesKey Skills and ExperienceB.A. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace.
Vice President, Strategy & Operations
Company: 2U, Inc.
Location: Washington DC
Posted Aug 02, 2023
The VP, Strategy & Operations (Office of the CPO) is a highly critical senior leadership role at 2U, a digital education company. The role involves strategic planning, project/program management, and business process implementation & optimization. The VP will help drive and facilitate solutions, build systems and structures, manage and drive initiatives, and support the CPO in daily operations. They will also help manage budget, track & optimize OpEx & CapEx spend, and ensure the priorities of the company and organization are communicated to stakeholders. The VP should have a bachelor's degree or MBA, 10+ years of professional work experience, excellent verbal, written, analytical, organizational and motivational skills, experience in project management, communications, and change management. The role is remote and open to candidates in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area.
Public Policy Manager, Trade & Economic Policy
Company: Meta
Location: Washington DC
Posted Aug 04, 2023
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. You may view Meta's Pay Transparency Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice, and Notice to Applicants for Employment and Employees by clicking on their corresponding links. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Meta, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. Required Skills Public Policy Manager, Trade & Economic Policy Responsibilities: Identify, monitor, and analyze trade and economic policy issues affecting Facebook at the international, regional, and domestic levelsAdvise Meta business, product, and regional policy teams on trade and economic policy matters to support the development of our products and policy positionsArticulate our trade and economic policy positions in briefing papers and consultation responsesAssist in the development, maintenance, and deepening of relationships with NGOs, academic experts and other stakeholders in the trade and economic policy spaceCommunicate with external stakeholders on behalf of Facebook on topics related to trade and economic policyIdentify changing business and regulatory trends and develop proactive policy strategies Minimum Qualification Minimum Qualifications: Experience working with governments or international organizations10+ years of experience in public policy, law, technology, or similar fieldExperience working on trade and economic policy matters and the related technology business and policy ecosystem (e.g., e-commerce/consumer protection, services, standards, supply chains, and financial services)A cross-functional team player with the experience to drive and manage multiple prioritiesBachelor's degree Preferred Qualification Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of trade-related or economic policy related policy experienceInternational policy experience and project management experienceAdvanced degree in Public Policy, Law, Economics, or related fieldExperience working with or in support of diverse communitiesUnderstanding of cross border issues relating to technology platforms, communication and persuasive skills as well as an experience to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment EOE Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. This role will assist in advising Meta's internal teams on our public policy strategy to help guide the development of products and services, including Meta's Family of Apps (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) and Reality Labs.Candidates should be detail-oriented, creative, resourceful, analytical, and knowledgeable about emerging trade and economic policy issues, and have experience presenting to cross-functional partners. This role will also monitor and analyze trade and economic policy trends for the company and relevant stakeholders, including matters relating to digital trade, e-commerce, market access, supply chains, standards, and cross-border data flows. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. Candidates should also be comfortable meeting high expectations and prepared to guide, direct and execute quickly.
Scrum Master
Company: Harmonia Holdings Group
Location: Washington DC
Posted Aug 02, 2023
CitizenScrum Master CertificationMinimum Bachelors Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related academic focus area.LI_RemoteAs per the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate Covid Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors and regulations as detailed by www.saferfederalworkforce.gov , it is recommended that all federal government contractors be vaccinated against Covid-19, unless approved for an exemption/ accommodation on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief or medical circumstance.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Here at Harmonia we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include: Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold MedallionGreat Place to Work Certification for five years runningA Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 companyA Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven yearsTwo-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winnerVirginia Values Veterans (V3) CertificationWe recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Harmonia family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited toHSA- eligible medical insurance plans w/ Wellness Incentives for employees and familyEmployer HSA matching and a generous HRA reimbursement to step in and help should you have a significant medical need100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insuranceVeterans CohortGym membership and wellness reimbursements401(k) matchingDollar-for-dollar 501(c)(3) donation matchingFlexible-schedules and telework optionsPaid holidays and Flexible Paid Time OffAdoption Expense ReimbursementPaid Parental LeaveProfessional development and career growth opportunities and paid training daysEmployer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program for employee and familyTeam and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more! Check out our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career! Harmonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Harmonia does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is an award-winning minority and female owned federal government contractor committed to providing innovative, high-performing solutions to our government clients and focused on fostering a workplace that encourages growth, initiative, creativity, and employee satisfaction. Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, an award-winning federal government contractor, is seeking a Scrum Master for a growth opportunity providing a suite of services promoting and/or developing the effective use of technology by establishing and maintaining enterprise-wide solutions.Essential Job Functions:Experience managing projects in similar size and scope.Experience managing IT projects using either Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies.Experience managing projects leveraging commercial cloud infrastructure.Minimum Required Qualifications:Experience Required: 5+ years of relevant experienceU.S.
Manager
Company: World Bank Group
Location: Washington DC
Posted Aug 04, 2023
Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Position. Selection Criteria Master's degree required; Ph.D. strongly preferredOutstanding leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to lead large and diverse teams to deliver high-quality products under intense time pressure Excellent written and oral communication skills, including exposure to media, external constituencies, and expert groupsMore than 12 years of relevant experience required in positions of increasing complexity and responsibilityProven record of global, regional, and country-level economic surveillance, including forecasting output growth, inflation, and other major macroeconomic aggregates and designing global risk scenarios in the context of general equilibirum and/or macroeconometric modelsProven record of excellent analytical work published in high-profile academic and policy outletsStrong economic intuition with an eye for policy implications of analytical workFamiliarity with production processes and outputs similar to those of DECPGDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in a multicultural teamProven record of mentoring and supporting junior staff members and fostering a positive work culture, teamwork, innovation, and client orientationExcellent skills in management of inclusive and diverse work force and in professional development to build a pipeline of talented economistsSince this is a Washington D.C.-based position, individuals not ready to move to Washington D.C. need not apply World Bank Group Managerial Competencies The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Specifically, the task will involve the following responsibilities: • Global, regional, and advanced-economy macroeconomic and financial surveillance: The Manager will work closely with Lead Economists and teams to help oversee the production of the Global Economic Prospects report, briefings for Senior Management, and other surveillance products, including the Global Monthly. • Analytical work on topical macroeconomic and financial issues: The Manager will provide intellectual leadership for DECPG's analytical products. The Manager, working with three lead economists, will supervise a group with more than 40 staff and consultants in three major work streams: Global, regional, and advanced-economy macroeconomic and financial surveillance; analytical work on topical macroeconomic and financial issues; and commodity markets. The Manager will work closely with three Lead Economists to coordinate and prepare analytical work on topical global policy challenges involving cyclical and structural issues. DECPG is looking for a Manager (GH level) based in Washington DC with outstanding analytical, surveillance, drafting, and presentation skills to contribute to its main tasks. The Manager will help advance the analytical agenda on commodity market developments and their macroeconomic implications. In addition, DECPG produces a wide range of analytical studies that appear as working papers, policy notes, and research publications in scientific journals, conference volumes, and book chapters.
*[2024 Bachelor's/Master's graduates] Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate
Company: Charles River Associates
Location: Washington DC
Posted Jul 30, 2023
Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. The firm offers a comprehensive total rewards program, work location flexibility, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
LIFT Coach
Company: LIFT, Inc.
Location: Washington DC
Posted Jul 29, 2023
The LIFT Coach is responsible for facilitating one-on-one coaching relationships with parents to support them in achieving self-determined career and financial goals. The LIFT Coach engages parents in goal setting and action planning, monitors parents' progress, and provides accountability and encouragement to parents over time. The LIFT Coach also connects parents to relevant community resources and information, and guides them as they practice new behaviors, actions, and skills necessary to reach goals. Finally, the LIFT Coach will additionally provide support on LIFT other projects, services, and parent recruitment efforts, as needed. Coaches serve a 12-month engagement with LIFT, which includes the academic term practicum as well as a summer internship either before or following the completion of the practicum.
Senior Cloud Architect
Company: Alarm.com
Location: Washington DC
Posted Aug 06, 2023
And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.COMPANY BENEFITSAlarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. CCIE in relevant technologies highly desired§ 20+ years of experience in cloud computing and/or data center operations§ Data center architecture design and roadmap execution§ Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies, such as AWS and Azure§ Network Engineering must have: o Multi-site or multi-pod ACI implementationo CCIE in relevant technologies highly desiredo Network security: IDS, IPS, Firepower, monitoring platforms, DDOS Data Protection (Akamai/CloudFlare), Microsegmentationo Design of highly available/high performance/highly scalable redundant networkso ISP managemento IPAMo IPv6 design and deployment at the enterprise and data centero Very strong knowledge on OSPF and BGP for ISP, public clouds and private peeringso Virtual private networking and securityo Extreme must have: F5 load balancer at high scaleo Cisco Networking, Cisco Nexuso Monitoring§ Operating systems Windows, Linux – Hardening§ Containerization, network security, load balancing, auto scale, Metal LB, Cilium§ Data center virtualization technologies: VMware§ Cisco UCS§ Automation frameworks including Terraform, Ansible§ Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines§ Experience supporting IoT driven workloads§ Proven experience designing and implementing geographical dispersed infrastructure: multi-site, multi-cloud§ Disaster recovery and data center failover architectures§ Experience architecting highly transactional database systems (relational/no relational)§ Capacity planning and forecasting§ Strong relationships with key technology partners: Cisco, NetApp, PureStorage, Rubrik, F5 NetworksWHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. (or higher level degree) in Computer Science or a similar engineering program with strong academic performance. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.COMPANY INFOAlarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. The candidate will also evangelize the adoption of forward-looking technologies and methods while mentoring technical leaders and key stakeholders as technical roadmaps are established to ensure maximum performance, scalability and security.Requirements:§ B.A. or B.S.
(Associate) Economist
Company: World Bank Group
Location: Washington DC
Posted Aug 04, 2023
Knowledge of other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish) is preferred. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. • Ability to apply M&E approaches, methods, tools, and terminology of development impact to ex-ante assessments, monitoring and ex-posts evaluations. • Experience with business analytics and results measurement methods, including, survey design and implementation, and experimental and non-experimental evaluation designs. • Strong analytical and quantitative skills. World Bank Group Core Competencies The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. • Subject matter expertise: previous experience in analyzing financial markets and evaluating the economic and development impact of projects in areas such as SME banking, microfinance, digital financial services, sustainable energy finance, women in banking, etc. • Proven ability to work in teams and capability to work in multi-cultural environments. Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories. • Proven capability to handle complex assignments and produce work to a high professional standard under pressure.
*[2024 Bachelor's/Master's graduates] Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate
Company: Charles River Associates
Location: Washington DC
Posted Jul 30, 2023
Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. The firm offers a comprehensive total rewards program, work location flexibility, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Senior Economist
Company: World Bank Group
Location: Washington DC
Posted Jul 28, 2023
The World Bank Group is seeking a Senior Economist with extensive expertise in global macroeconomic and financial surveillance for a position based in Washington D.C. The role involves contributing to the Prospects Group's surveillance and analytical work programs, preparing economic briefs, and developing tools for global macroeconomic and financial analysis. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree, a Ph.D. is preferred, and extensive experience in the field. They should possess strong analytical skills, excellent drafting skills in English, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.
Analyst (HSPG)
Company: Econ One Research, Inc.
Location: Washington DC
Posted Aug 04, 2023
Experience in economic consulting, economic research, or related fields preferred. Knowledge of SAS, STATA, or other analytical software packages preferred. Experience working with large, complex databases preferred. Benefits Econ One offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and excellent benefits, which include employer-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with a generous employer match, and flexible spending accounts. Excellent quantitative/analytical skills required. Conducts internal/team communications in clear, professional, and accurate manner. Audits spreadsheets, exhibits, and citations, referencing supporting documents and data. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of econometrics and statistics preferred. Proficiency in Excel and Word.