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Program Manager - Advisor for Strategic Initiatives

Company: Prestige Development Group

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p>VPD Government Solutions is a rapidly growing employeecentric professional services company providing Program Management Agile IT Project Management Business Analysis Federal Acquisition Support Services and Facilities Investment Planning amp Management Services to our Federal Clients Our employees proudly serve as trusted advisors and innovative problem solvers for our clients We are seeking a <b>Program Manager Advisor for Strategic Initiatives <b>to join our diverse and talented team <p> <p><b>The Program Manager Advisor for Strategic Initiatives<b> supports the Office of Planning Research and Evaluation OPRE in the US Department of Health and Human Services HHS Administration for Children and Families ACF OPRE oversees contracts and grants to study ACFs social services programs and the lowincome and atrisk children and families they serve Areas of focus include Head Start child care welfare employment and selfsufficiency child abuse and neglect responsible fatherhood and healthy marriage home visiting and youth services OPRE includes approximately one hundred federal and contracted staff primarily research and evaluation specialists OPRE oversees a portfolio of approximately $200 million in grants and contracts <p> <p>Information on ACF is available at <b>httpsacfhhsgov<b> Information on OPRE is available at <b>httpsacfhhsgovopre<b> <p> <p> <p> <p><b>Position Overview<b> <p> <p><b>The Program Manager Advisor for Strategic Initiatives <b>acts as a senior advisor for OPRE and regularly consults with leadership and federal staff to strategize analyze evaluate recommend and help implement new and improved business management and people practices This position interacts with federal leadership federal staff federal contractors andor grantees subcontractors VPD staff and subcontractors as well as VPD leadership and their associates The Program Manager is also responsible for leading and managing a team and serving as Company liaison and point of contact for company leadershipoperations client leadership prime contractor leadership and federal staff<p> <p> <p> <p><i>Advisor for Strategic Initiatives<i> responsibilities include<b><b> <p> <p>Build and maintain relationships with federal leadership and staff in order to quickly and accurately gauge performance identify and mitigate program risks and provide continual program improvement in line with client priorities Act as a Senior Advisor for senior federal leadership serve as point person for organizational operating procedures and respond to ad hoc information requests Recommend plan execute and evaluate office and agencywide strategic activities and initiatives in collaboration with OPRE leadership to <p> <p>Fulfill the mission and goals of OPRE Improve the efficiency quality and effectiveness of OPRE business processes and procedures <p> <p>Develop project plans identify and engage relevant staff identify risks and mitigate when possible and ensure timely completion of high quality deliverables Produce and contribute to a variety of written products including memos briefs assessments analyses etc Perform other related duties needed to achieve OPRE mission success <p> <p><i>Program Manager<i> responsibilities include <p> <p>Oversee the successful completion quality and delivery of all contract activities requirements and deliverables Maintain effective communications between employees VPD leadership and federal clients through team and oneonone meetings presentations email and other forms of interpersonal communication Responsible for the overall performance management of all team members including Deputy PM Team Leads and all direct reports For direct reports this includes providing onboarding support ongoing feedback coaching training goal setting delivering formal performance reviews and teambuilding For Deputy PM and Team Leads this includes ensuring that managers are wellsupported and can fulfill their role in the performance management of their direct reports Oversee the activities of all subcontractor personnel used in the performance of this contract to ensure the accomplishment of timely and effective services that are performed in accordance with standard governmental procedures and any directions provided by OPRE Work with Deputy PM Team Leads and Human Resources to hire for any team openings approve position descriptions conduct interviews and complete all evaluations Make or approve hiring recommendations Regularly check in with Deputy PM and Team Leads to receive any team status updates andor resolve any risks or issues Review and approve any contractually mandated or requested reports including progress reports budgetary reports financial forecasting performance reporting management reports etc Monitor timekeeping of direct reports and finalize staff timesheets Identify develop and apply industry best practices and standards to the execution and delivery of work products Identify current and future improvements to services provided to the client division Uphold and promote VPDs core values of integrity excellence teamwork and respect in all internal and external interactions Perform other related duties needed to achieve VPD andor customer mission success <p> <p><b>Qualifications<b> <p> <p>Masters degree is required in Public Administration Public Policy Public Health Sociology Social Work Organizational Behavior Business Administration or a related social or behavioral science field A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in program management social services andor public administration with at least 2 years of supervisory experience Ability to quickly get uptospeed understand and translate complex academic and technical writing and effectively communicate complex concepts to various audiences Excellent program management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple crosscutting projects project teams and deadlines simultaneously Excellent organizational abilities with a keen eye for developing efficient systems Outstanding problemsolving skills with an emphasis on the ability to assess situation identify root causes understand context and address diverse issues and challenges quickly Ability to be detailoriented and selfmotivated and to prioritize and balance a diverse workload Ability to form and maintain constructive relationships across various groups including government and business leadership administrative staff analyst and program staff and technical staff <p> <p>Outstanding interpersonal relationship building skills with an emphasis on employee coaching and development skills as well as clientrelationship building skills Discretion and judgment related to confidentiality of sensitive matters Stong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to write clearly and succinctlyProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Outlook Teams Word Excel OneNote PowerPoint Publisher SharePoint Adobe Acrobat Pro and Zoom Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance US Citizenship required <p> <p><b>Desired <b> <p> <p>Professional or personal experience working with HHS ACF andor other Federal human service programs preferred Project Management Professional PMP certification preferred <p> <p><b>Why work for VPD<b> <p> <p>VPD is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work in 2022 See more about what our employees think <b>Working at VPD Government Solutions | Great Place to Work®<b> Robust employee benefits package beginning on 1st of the month following hire date including health dental vision life and disability insurance 401k with 5 employer matching immediate vesting Flexible time off program including 3 weeks of paid time off Tuition reimbursement program Opportunities for professional development Employeecentric work culture including company sponsored events happy hours and teambuilding opportunities frequent communicationsinformation sharing from Leadership supportive and positive teamwork environment open door policy etc <p> <p> <p> <p><b>Work Location<b> Remote<b> <b>HHSACF client based in Washington DC <p> <p> <p> <p>VPD is ServiceDisabled Veteran Owned Small Business SDVOSB and is an Equal Opportunity Employer <p> <p> <p> <p><b>VPD Uses EVerify Right to Work Poster<b> <b>VPD Uses EVerify Participation Notice<b> <p> <p> <p> <p>Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws <p> <p><b>EEO is the Law<b> <b>EEO is the Law Federal ContractorsSubcontractors<b> <b>Employee Polygraph Protection Act<b> <b>Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision<b> <p> <p><span>Apply for this position<span><p> <p><br ><p>

Economics Analyst, Natural Resources

Company: ICF

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p>ICFs Regulatory Policy and Economics business portfolio is dedicated to helping publicsector clients navigate the complexities of policy management and regulatory challenges We dont just provide services we deliver innovative accurate timely and highquality solutions that drive meaningful change <p> <p>We estimate the environmental safety and social impacts of regulations policies and programs assessing their costs benefits and economic impacts But we dont stop there We also evaluate program effectiveness ensuring that solutions dont just look good on paperthey work in the real world <p> <p>We collaborate with virtually all federal agencies state and local agencies and select nonprofit and privatesector clients Our key clients include the Environmental Protection Agency Department of Agriculture Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security <p> <p>This fulltime position will be located in Reston VA or Durham NC with flexibility for telework considered and is available immediately <p> <p><b>Job Responsibilities<b> <p> <p>As an Economics Analyst you will provide applied research and consulting services in support of nationallevel programs focused primarily on addressing a variety of policy issues You will provide a wide range of support services to improve the effectiveness of regulatory and nonregulatory programs and assess their costs benefits and economic impacts <p> <p>Specific duties may include <p> <ul><li>Conduct research and analysis on policy issues on a variety of topics such as transportation security labor health and environmental protection<li> <li>Perform costbenefit economic modeling statisticaleconometric or other quantitative analyses to assess the impacts of regulations policies and programs<li> <li>Develop analytical methods databases and models using Excel R or other software to quantify costs benefits or other regulatory impacts<li> <li>Provide general program support such as data collection literature review report writing and presentation preparation<li> <ul><p>You will work in collaboration with senior and junior staff within a multidisciplinary team that includes economists scientists and engineers You will also have direct contact with clients and will contribute to expanding our business <p> <p><b>Minimum qualifications<b> <p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree plus 2 years of relevant work experience or a Masters degree in economics public policy science or a related discipline with strong quantitative skills and an outstanding academic record<li> <li>1+ year experience in MS Office applications particularly Excel Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis and modeling approaches and scripting software eg R Stata Python<li> <ul><p><b>Preferred qualifications<b> <p> <p>Demonstrated skills through employment or academic coursework in the following areas economic and policy analysis methods working with economic data model development and application <p> <p><b>Prior consulting experience is highly desirable<b> <p> <p><b>Professional skills<b> <p> <ul><li>As this is a clientfacing role excellent written and oral communication skills are essential<li> <li>Very strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently and to apply a variety of technical skills and innovative thinking to solve problems<li> <li>Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks and deadlines<li> <li>Familiarity with regulatory and policy analysis frameworks and tools such as costbenefit analysis and economic impact analysis<li> <li>Knowledge of or exposure to data visualization and dashboarding software such as Tableau Power BI or Google Data Studio<li> <ul><p><b>Join Us<b> <p> <p>ICF is committed to inclusive excellence and is actively seeking a diverse pool of candidates If youre ready to make a realworld impact submit your application today and help us drive meaningful change <p> <p><b>Working at ICF<b> <p> <p>ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants We combine unmatched expertise with cuttingedge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future <p> <p>We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic such as race ethnicity national origin color sex gender identityexpression sexual orientation religion age disability status or militaryveteran status Together our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals For more information please read our EEO amp AA policy <p> <p>Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process To request an accommodation please email icfcareercentericfcom and we will be happy to assist All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations <p> <p>Read more about workplace discrimination rights the Pay Transparency Statement or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in Benefits Coverage Act <p> <p><b>Pay Range<b> There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position The pay range for this position is <p> <p>$5983700 $10172200 <p> <p>Reston VA VA30<p>

Supply Chain Performance Analyst

Company: Alarm.com

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><strong>POSITION OVERVIEW<strong><p> <p>A rapidly growing entrepreneurial technology company Alarmcom is seeking a Supply Chain Performance Analyst to support our Business and Process Improvement initiative within our Global Supply Chain team As a fast growing company Alarmcom is looking for somebody to contribute to the daytoday operations of our growing business<p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES<strong><p> <ul><li><strong>Data Collection and Analysis<strong> <ul><li>Collect data from various sources including databases spreadsheets and software tools<li> <li>Analyze data to identify trends patterns and anomalies that may impact business performance<li> <ul><li> <li><strong>Key Performance Indicators KPIs<strong> <ul><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to define and establish key performance indicators relevant to different business functions<li> <ul><li> <ul><ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and reports<li> <ul><li><strong>Reporting and Visualization<strong><li> <ul><li>Create and maintain reports charts and dashboards to present data and metrics in a clear and understandable format<li> <li>Use data visualization tools to communicate findings effectively<li> <ul><li><strong>Data Quality Assurance <strong><li> <ul><li>Ensure the accuracy completeness and reliability of data by implementing data quality checks and validation procedures<li> <ul><li><strong>Insights and Recommendations<strong><li> <ul><li>Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support strategic decisionmaking<li> <li>Collaborate with teams to implement datadriven improvements<li> <ul><li><strong>Performance Monitoring <strong><li> <ul><li>Continuously monitor and track key metrics and performance against targets<li> <li>Alert stakeholders to deviations from expected outcomes and propose corrective actions<li> <ul><li><strong>Team based <strong> <ul><li>Assist when needed in department essential functions PO and RMA processing andor any general order inquire matters etc and contribute to the Alarmcom culture<li> <ul><li> <li>Other duties as assigned<li> <ul><p><strong>REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant work experience in data analysis business or a related field<li> <li>12 year proven experience in data analysis reporting or a similar role<li> <li>Strong analytical and critical thinking skills<li> <li>Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel PowerBI or similar software<li> <li>Strong communication skills to convey complex data findings to nontechnical stakeholders Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy<li> <li>A selfstarter who can operate independently and is data oriented<strong> <strong><li> <li>Experience with Business Intelligence BI tools preferred knowledge in Microsoft PowerBI a plus<li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present to business partners and senior leadership<li> <li>Must possess the ability and commitment to meet deadlines even during high volume periods<li> <li>Team player with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility<li> <li>Must be able to demonstrate strong quantitative skills<li> <li>Must be computer proficient ability to learn Alarmcom platforms and tools<li> <ul><p>WHY WORK FOR ALARMCOM<p> <ul><li>Collaborate with outstanding people We hire only the best Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers<li> <li>Make an immediate impact New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarmcom team<li> <li>Gain well rounded experience Alarmcom 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<li> <li>Work with the latest technologies Youll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT SaaS and M2M technologies including wireless communication video monitoring smart home automation web development and backend application development and hosting<li> <li>Focus on fun Alarmcom places high value on our team culture We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a standout holiday party happy hours and other fun corporate events<li> <li>Alarmcom values working together and collaborating in person Our employees work from the office 4 days a week<li> <ul><p>COMPANY INFO<p> <p>Alarmcom is the leading cloudbased platform for smart security and the Internet of Things More than 76 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer smarter and more efficient And every day were innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI video analytics facial recognition machine learning energy analytics and more Were seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them<p> <p>For more information please visit <strong>wwwalarmcom<strong><p> <p>COMPANY BENEFITS<p> <p>Alarmcom offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options an HSA with generous company contribution a 401k with employer match and paid holidays wellness time and vacation increasing with tenure Paid maternity and bonding leave companypaid disability and life insurance FSAs wellbeing resources and activities and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package<p> <p>Alarmcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer<p> <p>In connection with your application we collect information that identifies reasonably relates to or describes you Personal Information The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name governmentissued identification numbers email address mailing address other contact information emergency contact information employment history educational history criminal record and demographic 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 contract positions record keeping 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<p> <p>Notice To Third Party Agencies<p> <p>Alarmcom understands the value of professional recruiting services However we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a thirdparty recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any financial obligation to you If you are interested in working with Alarmcom please email your company information and standard agreement to RecruitingPartnershipsAlarmcom<p> <p>JR103970<p> <p>LIBK2<p>

Program Manager

Company: IntelliBridge

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p>Program Manager <p> <p><strong>Title Program Manager<strong> <p> <p><strong>Clearance Active Top Secret <strong> <p> <p><strong>Location Washington DC Metro Area<strong> <p> <p>IntelliBridge is an awardwinning national security company looking for a Program Manager to support a contract with the Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security Investigations HSI <p> <p>As the program manager you will be responsible for <p> <ul><li>Managing a team of approximately 50 resources delivering DevSecOps services in support of a critical national security mission<li> <li>Overall responsibility of contract activities including planning organizing directing controlling staffing and reporting status deliverables and schedules to the Government<li> <li>Coordinating internal resources and third partiesvendors<li> <li>Developing and leading the team in a highpaced environment<li> <li>Establishing a deadline and monitoring the progress of the project<li> <li>Identifying and resolving issues that arise within the team<li> <li>Ensuring that projects are delivered ontime and within scope and budget<li> <li>Developing and fostering a positive relationship with key client stakeholders<li> <li>Providing strategic direction in alignment with the vision for the overall program<li> <li>Evangelizing agile program management best practices <li> <li>Overseeing project finances and procurement activities<li> <li>Identifying and realizing program growth opportunities<li> <ul><p>Additional Responsibilities include <p> <ul><li>Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders<li> <li>Perform risk management to minimize project risks<li> <li>Create and maintain project documentation<li> <li>Develop and support project presentations for customer meetings<li> <li>Serve as an advisor to the team regarding process and operations improvement<li> <ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications<strong> <p> <ul><li>Be a US Citizen<li> <li>Possess an active Top Secret TS security clearance<li> <li>Possess a Bachelors Degree<li> <li>Five or more years of relevant experience managing a team in an Enterprise IT environment with experience utilizing requirements tools and tracking software eg JIRA<li> <li>Five or more years of Project Management experience in an Agile Software Development environment including methodologies related to software lifecycle management<li> <li>Possess up to three examples of projects managed with a total contract value over $2 million dollars during the past five years where the following desired skills sets were demonstrated <ol><li>Experience leading multiple teams consisting of technical leads and business analysts to execute tasks with independent release schedules<li> <li>Experience defining all project activities and milestones required to meet objectives and deliverables properly sequencing tasks and estimating effort with project team members doing the work determining the critical path and leveling the project schedule <li> <li>Experience monitoring program execution to identify obstacles and deviations from plan and takes corrective action as needed<li> <li>Experience conducting continuous risk assessment and management including developing measures to reduce risk in program execution<li> <li>Experience developing metrics and reports for tracking program execution<li> <li>Experience with contract management budgeting and resource allocation including management of subcontractor personnel<li> <li>Proficient in development of plans assigning tasks monitoring performance communicating progress resolving conflicts and escalating issues<li> <li>Experience with all aspects of configuration management planning including configuration identification change control configuration status accounting configuration audits configuration documentation<li> <ol><li> <li>Strong communication facilitation and documentation orientation<li> <ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications<strong> <p> <ul><li>Certified Scrum Master CSM<li> <li>Project Management Professional PMP<li> <li>Experience managing DevSecOps engagements<li> <ul>

Capture Analyst

Company: ICF

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p>ICF is seeking a dynamic and innovative Capture Analyst to provide direct support to the Digital Modernization and Experience DMX Group As a vital member of our growth team this role entails collaborating with senior members to develop strategies and foster business growth within our largest and most strategic opportunities <p> <p>Reporting directly to the VP of DMX Capture the Capture Analyst will collaborate with a team of Capture Managers and Directors to execute and monitor capture activities aligned with ICFs Strategic Growth Framework This includes working closely with Growth and Business Development leaders subject matter experts technologists and other stakeholders to identify qualify and advance transformative opportunities while also undertaking essential tasks to sustain and significantly enhance account growth <p> <p>The ideal candidate for this position possesses strong analytical capabilities a growthoriented mindset and exemplary problemsolving skills Candidates must demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities adeptness in project and task management and comfort in operating within a matrix environment An intrinsic motivation insatiable curiosity and eagerness to learn are key attributes we seek coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills <p> <p><b>This hybrid role offers flexibility requiring at least 2 days per week at our global headquarters in Reston VA Work schedules may vary based on operational demands with periods necessitating daily inperson attendance and others where virtual collaboration predominates <b> <p> <p><b>Key Responsibilities<b> <p> <ul><li>Lead detailed analysis coordination and enablement efforts to qualify and advance highpriority deals in collaboration with the Growth Team<li> <li>Conduct comprehensive market research customer outreach planning competitive analysis and market intelligence gathering presenting findings internally and to executive audiences<li> <li>Develop business cases and executive briefing materials to support capture efforts<li> <li>Facilitate knowledge transfer to capture managers and teams regarding pertinent deal insights and information<li> <li>Assist in teammate identification research and documentation processing<li> <li>Collaborate extensively with crossfunctional teams including market research growth accounts business operations and backoffice teams<li> <li>Support the development and maintenance of dashboards progress reports data analytics and briefings related to pipeline development and account tracking<li> <li>Maintain accountlevel situational awareness and knowledge management<li> <li>Prepare and deliver reports visualizations briefings and presentations<li> <li>Attend relevant customer and industry events sharing insights and fostering connections<li> <ul><p><b>Required Qualifications<b> <p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree<li> <ul><ul><li>3+ years of experience with the federal business development process<li> <li>3+ years of Experience in Federal business development analysis or research roles<li> <li>3+ years of experience in developing and supporting gotomarket strategies<li> <li>Familiarity with CRM systems ideally MS Dynamics<li> <ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications <b> <p> <ul><li>Proficiency in MS 365 applications including Teams Word Excel PowerPoint and SharePoint<li> <ul><ul><li>Proficiency in conducting qualitative and quantitative research<li> <li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills<li> <li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment<li> <ul><p>This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to ICFs strategic growth initiatives while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment We welcome candidates who embody our values of integrity innovation and commitment to excellence <p> <p>LICCI <p> <p>Indeed <p> <p><b>Working at ICF<b> <p> <p>ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants We combine unmatched expertise with cuttingedge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future <p> <p>We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic such as race ethnicity national origin color sex gender identityexpression sexual orientation religion age disability status or militaryveteran status Together our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals For more information please read our EEO amp AA policy <p> <p>Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process To request an accommodation please email icfcareercentericfcom and we will be happy to assist All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations <p> <p>Read more about workplace discrimination rights the Pay Transparency Statement or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in Benefits Coverage Act <p> <p><b>Pay Range<b> There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position The pay range for this position is <p> <p>$7240200 $12308400 <p> <p>Reston VA VA30<p>

Director of Strategic Communications

Company: BLN24

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 13, 2024

<p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Position Overview<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications Strategy Manager to lead our communication efforts on behalf of Federal clients This role involves developing comprehensive communication strategies overseeing creative teams nurturing client relationships and ensuring the effective delivery of communication plans The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills a strategic mindset and the ability to create a center of excellence within BLN24 The preferred candidate is also positioned as a thoughtleader with omnichannel marketing and Martech experience<span><span><span><span><span><span><br ><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Key Responsibilities<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> <p><ul><li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Strategic Communication Planning<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Develop and execute overarching communication strategies and plans to deliver precise and impactful messages for Federal clients<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Utilize a variety of communication tactics and channels to effectively engage and influence target audiences<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Creative Leadership<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Lead and inspire creative teams in the development of communication collateral and materials<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Oversee the implementation of communication strategies to ensure alignment with client objectives<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Client Relationship Management<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Establish cultivate and maintain positive relationships with Federal clients<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Team Leadership<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Provide guidance and mentorship to internal team members in formulating effective communication strategies<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Program and Project Management<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Offer strategic program and project management expertise to achieve highimpact results<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Strategic Planning and Development<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Take the lead in planning and creating communication materials and events that align with client and agency goals<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Production Schedule Management<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Manage production schedules for all communication deliverables<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Supervise associates responsible for executing communication tasks<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Effectiveness Tracking<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Develop and implement methods to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Analyze tracking results and refine strategies and tactics accordingly<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Report tracking results to clients<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Contract Compliance<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ensure all communication activities adhere to contractual obligations<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Business Development Support<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Contribute to business development initiatives by creating intellectual capital<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Participate in the development of whitepapers proposals and capability briefings<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Promotional Materials Creation<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Develop communication programs to effectively promote the organization and its products<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Create various promotional materials including graphics brochures fact sheets logos and more<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Content Development and Publication<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Research and develop content for publication across various media and markets<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Prepare presentations and speeches<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Budgeting and Analysis<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Provide input into the creation of marketing communications program budgets and plans<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Analyze and report on the effectiveness of marketing communications investments offering recommendations for improvement<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Collaboration and Web Development<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Collaborate with external vendors marketing and sales teams to develop effective strategies<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Work with other departments and external vendors to design website content<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Campaign Development and Branding<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Develop coordinate and implement communication strategies and campaigns<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Maintain branding and style guidelines<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Content Creation and Publication Management<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Write and edit various communication materials including blog posts news articles interviews and social media content<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ensure publication deadlines are met for all communication materials<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Track analytics and create reports to assess communication strategy and campaign effectiveness<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Reputation Enhancement<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Identify opportunities and recommend techniques to enhance the organizations publicfacing image<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Primary Point of Contact<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Serve as the primary internal and external point of contact for the organization<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Partnership Engagement<span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><br ><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Engage with external partners to ensure brand placement in communications across the organization<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><li> <ul><p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Required SkillsQualifications<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> Please provide specific qualifications as needed<span><span><span><span><span><span><br ><span><span><span><span><span><span>If you are a highly motivated and strategic thinker with a passion for effective communication we invite you to join our team as a Communications Strategy Manager and play a crucial role in shaping our clients success<span><span><span><span><span><span><br ><span><span><span><span><span><span>We are looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications<span><span><span><span><span><span> <p><ul><li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Federal Agency Experience<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> While not required the ideal candidate should have experience working with or for federal agencies particularly as a management consultant to implement highvisibility enterprisewide communications projects programs and initiatives<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>US Residency and Work Authorization<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> All applicants must reside in the United States and have the ability to work in the US without requiring sponsorship indefinitely Additionally candidates should be able to obtain a US security clearance if necessary<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Educational Background<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> A Masters Degree in Communications Journalism Marketing Public Relations Health Policy or a related field is preferred<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Strategic Communications Expertise<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic communications stakeholder engagement or public relations They should possess indepth knowledge of strategic communications stakeholder engagement and public relations best practices and core principles<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Exceptional Writing and Editing Skills<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> A proven track record of producing superb written and oral communications is essential The candidate should demonstrate excellent proofreading and editing skills and have a passion for creating engaging and relevant web and print content<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Communication Strategy Development<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> Demonstrated experience in supporting the development and execution of both large and smallscale communications strategies along with the ability to leverage various communications channels particularly in the federal or private sector<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Executive Support<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> Experience working with and supporting senior executives is a plus<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Proficiency in Tools<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> Excellent proficiency in copyediting proofreading and common publishing platforms as well as familiarity with social media and the Microsoft 365 suite<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Team Management<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> Ability to effectively manage large delivery teams prioritize workloads and oversee a portfolio of communications contracts and workstreams<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Oral and Presentation Skills<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> Exceptional oral and presentation skills are required to effectively convey ideas and information<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Outstanding Communication Skills<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> The candidate should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Public Trust Eligibility<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> The ability to obtain a public trust clearance if required<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in the field of strategic communications we encourage you to apply for this position<span><span><span><span><span><span><br > <p>

Senior Scientist (Bioanalytical)

Company: Precision For Medicine

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 13, 2024

<p><strong>Precision for Medicine<strong> is the first global precision medicine clinical research services organization purposebuilt to improve the clinical research and development process for new therapeutics Our novel approach integrates clinical operations excellence with laboratory expertise and advanced data sciences to inform every step We apply our expertise to trials at all stagesfrom early development through approvalwith embedded experience in oncology and rare disease With over 2000 dedicated professionals and 35 offices worldwide we stand ready to help accelerate lifechanging treatments anywhere around the globe Wont you join us today as a Senior Scientist<p> <p>The Senior Scientist supervises laboratory staff to support bioanalytical activities Lead Bioanalysis and Biomarker projects through assay design and development validation and execution in a timely manner Perform assays according to SOPs and support technology development in Ligand Binding platform<p> <p><strong>Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to <strong><p> <ul><li>Design and perform experiments independently and accurately analyze and present data<li> <li>Provide high quality output with the ability to build efficiency into improving productivity metrics<li> <li>Serve as Technical Lead in Ligand Binding Platform<li> <li>Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation<li> <li>Responsible for assay trouble shooting and correcting routine scientific issuesproblems<li> <li>Identify update and implement emerging laboratory techniques<li> <li>Maintain and support lab safety practices and environment<li> <li>Work collaboratively with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise<li> <li>Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks<li> <li>Monitor Lab ServiceRampD related project expenses<li> <li>Act as a scientific resource externally to clients and internally<li> <li>Assists with writing reviewing and editing contract and grant applicationsproposals as appropriate<li> <li>Assist with writing and publishing papers abstracts techniquesor chapters to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company<li> <li>May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications<li> <li>Supervision of assigned laboratory staff to ensure efficient organization development and execution of projects<li> <li>Other duties as assigned<li> <ul><p><strong>Qualifications<strong><p> <p>Required<p> <ul><li>PhD and 6 years relevant laboratory experience or<li> <li>Masters Degree and 10 years relevant laboratory experience<li> <li>Strong background in various technology platforms such as Mesoscale Discovery Quanterix Luminex ELISA<li> <li>Ability to troubleshoot and refine bioanalysis and biomarkers assays such as ADA PK Potency Assay Cytokine and PD biomarker measurement<li> <li>Experience in handling various sample matrix such as whole blood plasmaserum cell pelletssupernatant urine and CSF<li> <li>Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills required<li> <li>Must have the ability to organize and analyze data as well as prepare technical reports<li> <li>Must possess strong computational skills preferably experienced with Softmax MSD BenchWork Word Excel Power Point GraphPad Prism<li> <li>Excellent use of judgment and discretion required<li> <li>Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands<li> <li>Ability to lift and carry between 115 lbs Ability to lift up to 50 lbs overhead with assistance frequently required to sit grasp and use rightleft finger dexterity May be exposed to a cold freezer environment Freezer temperatures range between 20ºC 196ºC<li> <li>Must be able to read write speak fluently and comprehend the English language<li> <ul><p>Preferred<p> <ul><li>A solid understanding of current bioanalytical method validation standards<li> <li>Experience supervising or mentoring scientists or technical personnel<li> <li>Previous work experience in GLP or GCLP or CLIA regulatory compliance<li> <ul><div> <div> <p>Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled At Precision it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus health insurance retirement savings benefits life insurance and disability benefits parental leave and paid time off for sick leave and vacation among other benefits<p> <p>Reasonable estimate of the current range<p> <p><span>$92100<span><span><span><span>$133500 USD<span><p> <div> <div> <div> <p>Any data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy For CA applicants please also refer to our CA Privacy Notice<p> <p>Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment decisions are made without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other characteristics protected by law © 2020 Precision Medicine Group LLC<p> <p>If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact Precision Medicine Group at QuestionForHRprecisionmedicinegrpcom<p> <div>

Grants Specialist

Company: Corner Alliance

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Corner Alliance is a dynamic growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>while <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>working in meaningful ways to<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>create results for the government We are currently seeking a Grants Specialist with 3 years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>deliver grow and thrive<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> <span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p> <br ><p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>About the Role<span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>As a Grants Specialist supporting our Federal government client you will be trusted to provide preaward and postaward grant support for a Federal government client focused on assisting minorityowned businesses and institutions in pursuit of federal financial aid<span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p><p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Key Responsibilities include<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> but are not limited to <span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Assist Federal clients with administering multiple nationwide grants program supporting program monitoring and technical assistance activities and preparing grant closeout procedures <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Integrate grants management and compliance requirements knowledge 2 CFR 200 across program support and drafting of external and internal technical assistance materials<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Provide pre and post monitoring engagement support to Federal clients prepare for and execute these monitoring events including developing agendas planning logistics knowledge capture tracking actions producing reports andor supporting next steps<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Support compiling cleaning quality control and analyzing datasets with expert guidance using a data management platform to inform program status <span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Maintain and update standard operating procedures and templates <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Assist the team in updating and maintaining project dashboards<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Assist the team to prepare for and execute meetings including developing agendas overall logistics note taking tracking actions producing reports andor supporting next steps<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Support crossdepartmental initiatives effectively collaborating with all parties to successfully fulfill client needs<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>If not proficient a willingness to learn Piktochart Adobe Creative Suite InDesign Photoshop Illustrator and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel PowerPoint<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Carry out our Commitments to<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Deliver Grow and Thrive<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><p> <br ><p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Location<span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely You will work at the client site dependent on contract requirements<span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span> <span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Required ExperienceSkills<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> <span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Bachelors degree <span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>3 years of professional experience that includes internships bonus if experience has been within the Federal government<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>1+ years experience working in Federal or nonprofit grants knowledge of full lifecycle grants management from preaward through closeout <span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment by communicating effectively<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Receptive to all forms of feedback from clients and colleagues and proactive to make changes<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal <span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Demonstrates a positive attitude even when faced with changes or adversity<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strong research and analytical capabilities with experience evaluating quantitative as well as qualitative data<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ability to work independently and take tasks from concept to delivery<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><p> <br ><p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Preferred ExperienceSkills<span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Previous experience in consulting change management business writing meeting preparation and facilitation andor monitoring and evaluation methodologies<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><p> <br ><p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Dont think you have everything for this role but are still very interested Please dont hold back from applying because you may not have it all You can learn and grow with us Were looking for someone who is coachable unflappable in navigating challenges resourceful in learning new skills innovative in challenging the status quo excellent in writing analytical in thinking skilled in prioritization and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues<span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p> <br ><p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>About Us<span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for fulltime employees including 401k matching 4 PTO 3 weeks to start 4 weeks 25 years and 5 weeks 5 years+ health dental vision short and longterm disability FSA accounts 4 weeks of paid parental leave 11 paid holidays including your birthday off fitness amp cell phone reimbursements monthly all hands update meetings annual inperson all hands team building day and evening out regular checkins for professional growth goals semimonthly one on one performance manager meetings a social team that coordinates monthly events use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative and overall a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team <span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence and inclusivity We make a steadfast commitment to actively seek recruit and hire qualified candidates from these groups for our open positions <span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ADAAA if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call 202 7548120 or email recruitingcorneralliancecom <span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Corner Alliance participates in the Everify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I9 information to confirm work authorization in the US<span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Visit us at wwwcorneralliancecom to learn more<span><span><span><span><span><span><p> <p>Salary Estimate <em>$<em><em>5100000 $7000000 annually<em><p> <p>The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role<p> <p><br > <p>

UX/UI Designer

Company: ICF

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><b>UXUI Designer <b> <b>We are open to supporting 100 remote work anywhere within the US<b> <p> <p><b>Job Description<b> <p> <p>We seek a UX Designer to be a part of a growing team of designers researchers and writers working to design and deliver software products on behalf of our clients in federal government You will collaborate with other members of an Agile product team to research design and deliver experiences that are useful usable beautiful and intuitive Your human centered approach will help to understand what users need to succeed whether they are members of the public accessing government services federal employees carrying out their office or administrators and policymakers seeking to make the government work better This professional will contribute to the UX design and modernization of federal IT products across various agencies creating applications that provide government and public users with great experiences <p> <p><strong><b>Key Responsibilities<b><strong> <p> <p>Work to support the UX vision and strategy established by project leadership in alignment with business objectives Build empathy with users and understand their needs using research skills like interviewing concept validation design reviews participatory design and user testing to help generate validated UX designs Ideate to discover and develop designs that solve user experience problems as identified by your project team <p> <p>Work as part of a team to create wireframes prototypes and highfidelity mockups to describe communicate and test proposed user experiences <p> <p>Review designs with quality assurance and development teams to answer questions and support successful implementation <p> <p>Clearly communicate design process and rationale of decisions with internal and external stakeholders <p> <p><strong><b>Basic Qualifications<b><strong> <p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree in design human computer interaction or related field<li> <li>3+ years of applied UXUI design experience in the software industry<li> <li>Able to provide a portfolio demonstrating your design process and deliverables<li> <li>Candidate must reside in the US be authorized to work in the US and work must be performed in the US<li> <li>Candidate must have resided in the US 3 of the last 5 years<li> <li>Candidate must be eligible for public trust<li> <ul><p><strong><b>Preferred Qualifications<b><strong> <p> <ul><li>Knowledge of WCAG 20 Level AA Section 508 compliance preferred<li> <li>Experience in federal contracting or healthcare IT preferred<li> <li>Solid foundation in software UX industry best practices including design thinking<li> <ul><p><strong><b>Professional Skills <b><strong> <p> <ul><li>Complete tasks effectively and on schedule as part of a broader development team<li> <li>Participate in an Agile process to learn quickly and iterate on your projects user experience based on insights from real users<li> <li>Able to work within a design system style guides content guides and proven industry patterns to deliver UX<li> <li>Create designs that are easy to use accessible and visually appealing to the user validated through hands on<li> <li>Strong skills with creative tools such as Figma Adobe Creative Cloud and Sketch<li> <li>Demonstrate excellent written visual and verbal communication<li> <li>Ability to work successfully with a crossfunctional diverse and distributed remote development team<li> <ul><p><b>Working at ICF<b> <p> <p>ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants We combine unmatched expertise with cuttingedge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future <p> <p>We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic such as race ethnicity national origin color sex gender identityexpression sexual orientation religion age disability status or militaryveteran status Together our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals For more information please read our EEO amp AA policy <p> <p>Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process To request an accommodation please email icfcareercentericfcom and we will be happy to assist All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations <p> <p>Read more about workplace discrimination rights the Pay Transparency Statement or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in Benefits Coverage Act <p> <p><b>Pay Range<b> There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position The pay range for this position is <p> <p>$7195800 $12232800 <p> <p>Virginia Remote Office VA99<p>

Senior Procurement Specialist

Company: Prestige Development Group

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p>VPD Government Solutions is a rapidly growing employeecentric professional services company providing Program Management Agile IT Project Management Business Analysis Federal Acquisition Support Services and Facilities Investment Planning amp Management Services to our Federal Clients Our employees proudly serve as trusted advisors and innovative problem solvers for our clients We are seeking a <b>Senior Procurement Specialist <b>to join our diverse and talented team at the Enterprise Service Acquisition<p> <p><b>Position Overview<b><p> <p>The <b>Senior Procurement Specialist <b>will perform the procurement of highly specialized equipment components and systems and complex contract actions for a diverse set of Department missions including information technology professional or technical services andor a variety of supplies This position will be responsible for pre and post award functions for highly technical contracting work emphasizing customer requirements and relationships to achieve results that further the mission of agency clients This position requires subject matter expertise with Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR policies and practices<p> <p><b>Responsibilities<b><p> <p>Assist with preparing contract documentation including memoranda determination and findings and justifications and approvals and assist with postaward activities <p> <p>Coordinate with contractors to ensure full understanding of terms and conditions <p> <p>Recommend resolution of issues related to noncompliance <p> <p>Conduct market research <p> <p>Revise statements of workspecifications <p> <p>Execute taskcall orders against Strategic Sourcing InitiativesBlanket Purchase Agreements BPAs <p> <p>Post requests for quotesinformationproposal small business determinations and justifications <p> <p>Utilize government acquisition websites eg GSA NASA SEWP SAM <p> <p>Develop and execute contract modifications <p> <p>Evaluate quotationsproposals <p> <p>Conduct source selection <p> <p>Make contract awards notify and debrief unsuccessful offerors <p> <p>Regularly interact with Enterprise Services leadership Contract Officers and other Procurement Specialists <p> <p>Manage electronic and physical contract files <p> <p>Assist with contract audits <p> <p>Perform other duties as assigned<p> <p><b>Qualifications<b><p> <p>BSBA degree in procurementcontracting businessfinance or communications preferred<p> <p>5 years of experience in a contractinggrants environment is required Internships and summer employment can be included<p> <p>Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR Small Business SocioEconomic statutes and specialized contracting methodologies including Strategic Sourcing initiatives and the use of Delivery Order Task Order contracting<p> <p>Strong analytical skills<p> <p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite ie Excel Word and PowerPoint<p> <p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills<p> <p>Ability to obtain an OPM Suitability Clearance<p> <p>US Citizenship required<p> <p><b>Why work for VPD<b><p> <p>VPD is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work in 2021 See more about what our employees think <b>Working at VPD Government Solutions | Great Place to Work®<b><p> <p>Robust employee benefits package beginning on 1st of the month following hire date including health dental vision life and disability insurance<p> <p>401k with 5 employer matching immediate vesting<p> <p>Profit sharing<p> <p>Flexible time off program including 3 weeks of paid time off<p> <p>Tuition reimbursement program<p> <p>Opportunities for professional development<p> <p>Employeecentric work culture including company sponsored events happy hours and teambuilding opportunities frequent communicationsinformation sharing from Leadership supportive and positive teamwork environment open door policy etc <p> <p> <b>Work Location Hybrid <b>Washington DC <b>Enterprise Service Acquisition<b><p> <p> VPD is ServiceDisabled Veteran Owned Small Business SDVOSB and is an Equal Opportunity Employer<p> <p><b>VPD Uses EVerify Right to Work Poster<b><p> <p><b>VPD Uses EVerify Participation Notice<b><p> <p>Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws <p> <p><b>EEOC Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal <b> <p> <p><b>EEO is the Law Federal ContractorsSubcontractors<b> <p> <p><b>Employee Polygraph Protection Act<b> <p> <p><b>Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision<b> <p> <p><br ><p>

Account Associate - HEOR

Company: PRECISIONheor

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><strong>Position Summary <strong><p> <p>A PRECISIONheor Strategic Account Associate SAA supports the HEOR research team in providing topnotch service to clients and internal research staff In this position the SAA will manage new opportunities from Precision clients project contracting and agreements and client relations with specific assigned clients under the direction of a Strategic Account Manager and senior HEOR research staff The SAA may also serve as a liaison for new opportunities and account growthmanagement with senior HEOR staff the PVH Business Development team and other PVH service lines<p> <p><b><strong>Essential Functions <strong><b> <p><p>The SAA will work handinhand with a Strategic Account Manager SAM senior HEOR research staff and the broader PVH BD Team to meet and exceed goals through support and execution of core responsibilities within assigned clients<p> <p><strong>Big Picture for Clients<strong><p> <ul><li>Serve as support point for clients and procurement leads at assigned accounts for new opportunities with assistance through the entire sales process through contract signature<li> <li>Manage develop and strengthen client relationships in procurement and key HEOR contacts<li> <li>Ad hoc onsite travel to meet clients minimal up to once per quarter<li> <li>Become a partner to clients functioning as an extension of the clients team by taking ownership and accountability for their relationship with Precision<li> <ul><p><strong>Big Picture for PRECISIONheor and PVH<strong><p> <ul><li>Serve as one of the points of initial contact for PVH BD Team and new opportunities<li> <li>Identify and cultivate new business opportunities even if it means just passing them along internally across PVH<li> <li>Work closely under the direction of a SAM with the PVH BD Navigators on key PVH accounts to ensure plans are strategically aligned and efforts are not duplicative where possible<li> <ul><p><strong>DaytoDay for Clients<strong><p> <ul><li>Initiate and oversee PRECISIONheor sales operations activities on behalf of and in support of clients under direction of senior research leads procurement legal other<li> <li>Take ownership of administrative activities with clients eg procurement contracting MSAs and work with senior leads to ensure completion and full documentation according to SOPs<li> <li>Ensure client is supported and through the sales cycle serve as the connector between the HEOR research team and client<li> <ul><p><strong>DaytoDay for PRECISIONheor<strong><p> <ul><li>Prepare strategictactical plans for assigned accounts and individual campaignproject plans as needed throughout the year to generate opportunities<li> <li>Work closely with SMEs and HEOR research leads to generate new opportunities within accounts ie prospects and qualified leads<li> <li>Opportunity and pipeline tracking via Salesforce through the sales cycle from submission to contract signature<li> <li>Coordinating with internal business partners legal finance leadership etc through draft revisions of contracts to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of SOW to HEOR research lead for client submission<li> <li>Serve as liaison for and work closely with legal and finance colleagues to support various HEOR research team business requests<li> <li>Perform other sales support activities as directed by SAM to support the growth and development of Precisions key accounts<li> <li>Support timeline management for proposals and other BD activities under direction of research leadership<li> <li>Work with the internal team to exceed clients expectations<li> <li>Consistently seek new opportunities via solutionoriented problem solving<li> <ul><p><strong>Additional Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li>Stay abreast of developments eg science competitors regulations in clients therapeutic areas<li> <li>Keep honing HEOR knowledge to better serve clients and PRECISIONheor<li> <li>Network and connect to grow your influence and add value<li> <li>Assisting in the preparation of annual strategictactical plans for clients and PRECISIONheor addressing and triaging ad hoc client requests and needs for proposals contracts support MSA renewals reviewing and QCing materials for distribution to the client or other external parties participating in andor leading selected calls with clients as requested introductory and initial BD discussions preparing content as necessary to fulfill client requirements supporting live meetings with clients and more<li> <li>The daytoday activities of a SAM will vary greatly depending on client needs account size product status and PRECISIONheor needs and may include assuming an independent role on individual projects as well as responsibility for supporting a modest revenue goal <li> <ul><p><strong>Desired Skills<strong><p> <p>We seek highly motivated people with outstanding professional credentials business accomplishment and leadership In addition we place high value on relevant personal qualities resourcefulness tenacity independence energy and selfconfidence<p> <p><b><strong>Qualifications<strong><b> <p><p>Minimum required Bachelors degree<p> <p>Other required At least 1 year account management client and internal team experience within the life sciences or related industry<p> <p>Preferred Advanced degree MA PhD MD or PharmD in life sciences pharmacy medicine andor advanced degree in management marketing or business is helpful<p> <p><b><strong>Skills <strong><b> <p><ul><li>PowerPoint design proficiency<li> <li>Strong strategic and analytical background<li> <li>Experience with Salesforce is strongly preferred<li> <li>Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and leaders with scope in a variety of therapeutic areas<li> <li>Ability to understand and interpret market dynamics scientific information and clinical and preclinical data<li> <li>Ability to interpret business metrics and financial information<li> <ul><div> <div> <p>Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled At Precision it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus health insurance retirement savings benefits life insurance and disability benefits parental leave and paid time off for sick leave and vacation among other benefits<p> <p>Reasonable estimate of the current range<p> <p><span>$63071<span><span><span><span>$105960 USD<span><p> <div> <div> <div> <p>Any data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy For CA applicants please also refer to our CA Privacy Notice<p> <p>Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment decisions are made without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other characteristics protected by law © 2020 Precision Medicine Group LLC<p> <p>If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact Precision Medicine Group at QuestionForHRprecisionmedicinegrpcom<p> <div>

Devops Engineer

Company: IntelliBridge

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 12, 2024

<p><strong>Title <strong><strong>DevSecOps Engineer<strong> <p> <p><strong>Clearance<strong><strong> Public Trust clearance will be applied for upon acceptance<strong> <p> <p><strong>Location <strong><strong>Remote<strong> <p> <p><strong>Overview<strong> <p> <p>IntelliBridge is an awardwinning national security company looking for a <strong>DevSecOps Engineer<strong> with an AngularJava background to support our contract with the U S Customs and Immigration Service USCIS <p> <p>As a DevSecOps Engineer at IntelliBridge you will be part of an integrated project team delivering scalable and secure solutions You will use usercentered and agile methodologies to build and continuously deploy server and clientside solutions You will perform in AWS cloud environment to support the continuous development deployment integration and monitoring of server and clientside solutions As a member of a project delivery team you will collaborate with project and product managers user experience designers and business analysts Your efforts will directly serve and assist endusers Your work will be produced in the context of IntelliBridges DevSecOps practices including but not limited to continuous development deployment integration and monitoring Developers at IntelliBridge are expected to have experience developing or integrating databases as well as developing and integrating server and client applications <p> <p>As a direct employee of IntelliBridge you would receive a benefit package that includes healthdentalvision insurance coverage 401K with company match PTO amp paid holidays and annual tuitiontraining assistance For more information please visit our website <p> <p><strong>Clearance <strong> <p> <ul><li><strong>Public Trust clearance requires a background investigation BI and entry on duty EOD status This must be applied for upon acceptance of employment offer Candidates with existing or recently completed Public Trust background investigations are preferred<strong> <li> <ul><p><strong>ResponsibilitiesDuties <strong> <p> <ul><li>Build CICD pipelines for microservices applications and supporting components<li> <li>Work to build standard CICD approaches across the supported teams and application portfolio<li> <li>Optimize system availability to minimize costs to USCIS while supporting all required teams<li> <li>Manage security requirements including patching to maintain existing security authorization<li> <li>Analyze system logs to perform rootcause analysis of performance or infrastructure issues<li> <li>Participate in design meetings with other projects and the clients technical specialists<li> <li>Provide support for downstream testing efforts and defect resolution<li> <li>Work with other agile teams to effectively design build and deliver cloudbased solutions<li> <li>Work with other teams to coordinate integration testing across multiple more than 3 teams<li> <li>Participate in daily standups backlog grooming sprint demos and other agile ceremonies<li> <li>Produce quality and maintainable code <li> <li>Support and improve the overall system <li> <li>Support the security posture of the system <li> <li>Support a team of developers <li> <ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications<strong> <p> <p>DevOps Engineers shall be mid to senior level experience with the ability to perform but not limited to automation and engineering tasks AIML implementation data infrastructureoperations and security engineer tasks in cloud environments <p> <ul><li>Shall have a minimum of six 6 years of experience in the Information Technology field focusing on development projects using DevSecOps and AWS cloud environments with experience in AIML<li> <li>Shall have experience with full stack engineering defined as proficient in database developmentintegration as well as server and client application developmentintegration including at least three 3 years of experience deploying production enterprise applications in AWS<li> <li>Shall have at least three 3 years of specific software engineering experience related to frontend and backend applications andor data services <li> <li>Shall possess experience in large scale highperformance enterprise big data application deployment and solution architecture on complex heterogeneous environments in AWS<li> <li>Shall possess experience with automation and engineering tasks AIML implementation data infrastructureoperations and security engineer tasks in USCIS cloud environments<li> <ul><p><strong>Desired Qualifications <strong> <p> <ul><li>Experience delivering as part of Agile Development teams and strong familiarity with Scrum andor Kanban delivery models<li> <li>Experience with Terraform<li> <li>Experience building CICD pipelines for microservice applications<li> <li>Experience building CICD pipelines for Alfresco Mulesoft or Solr<li> <li>Experience building CICD pipelines for webbased applications using Nodejs Angular or React<li> <li>Experience with Amazon ECS or EKS <li> <li>Extensive experience building pipelines for AWS applications<li> <li>AWS Certification<li> <ul><p><strong>About Us <strong> <p> <p>IntelliBridge delivers IT strategy cloud cybersecurity application data and analytics enterprise IT intelligence analysis and mission operation support services to accelerate technical performance and efficiency for Defense Civilian and National Security amp Federal Law Enforcement clients<p>

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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