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Sr. Accountant
Company: Curaleaf
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 23, 2023
Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as requires by applicable law.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. We are dedicated to always doing the right thing for each other, our customers, and our communities.What We Offer:Competitive PayEmployee Resource GroupsMedical, Dental, Vison BenefitsEmployee Product DiscountsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Employee Referral Payment ProgramRetirement Plan – 401(K)Paid Time Off (PTO)Life/AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramShort- and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveAdditional Employee Discounts AvailableCommuter BenefitCommunity Involvement Through our Rooted in Good InitiativeHealthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:2023: Ragan's Top Places to Work2022: TIME100 Most Influential Companies2020: Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award2020: Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion AwardFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: @curaleaf.usaTwitter: @Curaleaf_IncCuraleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Social Responsibility | Curaleaf | Cannabis with ConfidenceOur Mission: To enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. Our Values:Lead and Inspire. Commit to Win. ONE Curaleaf. Driven to Deliver Excellence. Curaleaf Culture:At Curaleaf, we have a passionate commitment to everything we do. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of managing cross-functional tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment and must be able to wear multiple hats.Play a key role in the daily accounting activities and assist in month-end close process by preparing journal entries (including but not limited to cash, fixed assets prepaids, accruals, and inter-company transactions) and managing various asset and liability reconciliations.Perform account analysis and maintain account reconciliations, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.Assist with external and internal audit requests, including quarterly reviews and the yearend audit.Assist A/R and A/P teams with customer and vendor management as needed.Compile internal management reports and seek to find value in financial data.Participate in special projects/oversight of additional technical accounting areas as assigned.Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.Assist with the continuous improvement of processes and procedures as the company expands into new and established markets.Our valued Team Members are diverse, dedicated, and driven to achieve the highest possible standards in all that we do.Who You Are:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, required.3-5 years general ledger accounting and financial analysis experience.Advanced Excel skills required, including the ability to use V-lookups and pivot tables.Experienced in the use of accounting software (experience in Microsoft Dynamics accounting software preferred).Experience with SOX internal controls is preferred.Experience with intercompany transactions is preferred.Must have a solid understanding of accounting concepts and basic accounting fundamentals: GAAP, general ledgers, financial accounting statements, P&L statements.Demonstrated experience with general ledgers, account reconciliations, bank accounts, customer, and vendor statements.Excellent communication, problem-solving and follow-up skills.Enjoys working in a start-up, fast-paced environment.Must be team-oriented and self-motivated.One Curaleaf: We work together collaboratively and with accountability. Please contact us to request accommodation.Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end closing procedures. From innovative products to promoting social justice, from environmental sustainability to building world-class brands, we know that none of this is possible without our Team Members, which is why we’ve committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive experience for all.What You’ll Do:The Sr. We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility very seriously, from our educational outreach to national partnerships, state-wide initiatives and local causes. Accountant will oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with ConfidenceOur corporate social responsibility is Rooted in Good.
Accounting Manager
Company: Curaleaf
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 23, 2023
Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as requires by applicable law.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. From innovative products to promoting social justice, from environmental sustainability to building world-class brands, we know that none of this is possible without our Team Members, which is why we’ve committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive experience for all.What You’ll Do:The Accounting Manager will direct the organization's financial reporting and planning, accounting practices, as well as manage relationships with financial institutions and third-party vendors.Analyzes financial balances and produces schedules, summary reports, trial balances and other financial dataCreate and record monthly journal entries (revenue, inventory, COGS, lease, depreciation expense, prepaid amortization, etc. Social Responsibility | Curaleaf | Cannabis with ConfidenceOur Mission: To enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. Our Values:Lead and Inspire. Commit to Win. ONE Curaleaf. Driven to Deliver Excellence. Curaleaf Culture:At Curaleaf, we have a passionate commitment to everything we do. We are dedicated to always doing the right thing for each other, our customers, and our communities.What We Offer:Competitive PayEmployee Resource GroupsMedical, Dental, Vison BenefitsEmployee Product DiscountsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Employee Referral Payment ProgramRetirement Plan – 401(K)Paid Time Off (PTO)Life/AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramShort- and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveCommuter BenefitCommunity Involvement Through our Rooted in Good InitiativeHealthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:2023: Ragan's Top Places to Work2022: TIME100 Most Influential Companies2020: Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award2020: Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion AwardFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: @curaleaf.usaTwitter: @Curaleaf_IncCuraleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact us to request accommodation.Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply. )Coordinate with the external auditors to execute the interim and year-end financial statement auditWorks closely with Director and VP of Finance to ensure close schedule deadlines are metResponsible for bank reconciliationsAssists in the review and approval of balance sheet account reconciliationsSupports accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice creation, entry and paymentPrepare and maintain monthly balance sheet roll-forwardsPrepare monthly budget to actual variance analysisSecure banking relationship and remain in compliance with bank reporting requirementsEvaluate all executed contracts for accounting treatment, if applicableOur valued Team Members are diverse, dedicated, and driven to achieve the highest possible standards in all that we do.Who You Are:Bachelor’s degree minimum, MBA or CPA requiredMinimum of 5-7+ years’ experience in accounting for manufacturingExperience with balance sheet reconciliation requiredExperience with high-level cash transactions and cash flow analysisAbility to critically think and problem solve without directionAbility to meet tight deadlines in a high pace environmentExperience working for a Publicly traded company preferredSubject to background check per state cannabis regulationsOne Curaleaf: We work together collaboratively and with accountability. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with ConfidenceOur corporate social responsibility is Rooted in Good. We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility very seriously, from our educational outreach to national partnerships, state-wide initiatives and local causes. Giving back to the communities where we operate is important to us and helps to change old attitudes by showing the positive impact of cannabis in creating jobs, changing lives, and helping local communities. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production.
Security Automation Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems.Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully paid commuting expenses and health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more. As a Security Automation Engineer, you will join our global security team to help protect our data, infrastructure, and operations. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US. This is a highly collaborative position, you will be involved in a variety of tasks such as security operations and engineering, risk analysis and security governance.Develop, build, and implement solutions that effectively automate and manage the infrastructure of the security team.Take ownership of operational issues, as well as project-based work, where you will act as a lead engineer to deliver from conception through to completion.Work on security-related user requests and serve as point of escalation to partner teams.Be part of a flexible rotating on-call roster to support our global operation.Who you are:Experience working in an Engineering or DevOps role.An interest in cybersecurity events and research, with a strong engineering instinct and a deep understanding of both technical and business problems.Automation scripting experience in Python and PowerShell, and good working knowledge of Linux and Windows systems.Exposure to information security topics, such as endpoint and network security, vulnerability management, and log correlation.Experience delivering projects end to end individually and in a team environment, from initiation to implementation.Familiar with AWS cloud solutions.What you’ll get:Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.What you’ll do:We are building our Security team to take control of our cybersecurity and help our business stay ahead of emerging threats across our offices. With a focus on continuousimprovement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. Optiver Chicago’s culture parallels the energetic city we’re immersed in. You will get the chance to take ownership of our cybersecurity controls to ensure our defense always remains up to the task.You will have the opportunity to combine your knowledge of IT infrastructure, project management and a problem-solving mindset to solve business issues and independently work on improvement opportunities. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. As an increasingly global internal Security function, you’ll get the chance to take ownership of our cybersecurity controls to ensure our defense always remains up to the task.Who we are:Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker.
Sr Pricing Analyst
Company: Shipbob Inc
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. ShipBob provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. As a startup, we value smart, innovative solutions to complex problems. Be Resilient. Be Humble . Be Safety Minded. So is software. Be a Creative Problem Solver. We fall in love with the problem, not our "favorite" solution. Creative problem solver, ability to handle multiple projects, and solid work ethic.
Senior Software Engineer, Commodities Engineering
Company: DRW
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus. For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at https://drw.com/privacy-notice.California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at https://drw.com/california-privacy-notice.LI-GV1 LI-Onsite We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. integrating a C++ library into a Java systemWeb UIs – you should be able to write user interface code to present the majority of our tools to usersRust – we use Rust where performance mattersDRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. You will be expected to pragmatically focus on business value by leveraging our existing tools and infrastructure wherever possible.What you’ll do in this role:Build out real time trade management and risk analysis algorithms and visualization tools.Write performance sensitive code and algorithms.Support the trading desk’s research & analysis workflows - utilizing and extending DRW’s in house data analysis infrastructure.Work directly with traders, developers and researchers in a tight knit team to develop infrastructure, tools, visualizations, and trading strategies.You’ll be right at home if you have:An entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to work directly with your software’s usersLeadership skills and a team orientated mentalityExperience working in the trading industry, or a similarly demanding industry, developing business critical applicationsRequired technical experience:Java – at least 5 years of full stack experience writing Java servers running on LinuxPython - 3+ years of professional script development experienceNice to have:Trading industry is experience is preferred but not requiredC/C++ - ability to maintain and integrate native code – e.g. A rapidly expanding global trading desk is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Chicago. In this role, you’ll be expected to design, development and test proprietary trading software. The firm has built up a significant set of tools and technology, which you will have access to.
Quantitative Trader
Company: Simplex Trading
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 21, 2023
PLUS, the goods! Employee Discounts: To gyms, national brands, and more! Founded in Chicago in 2004, Simplex is a leading, technology-driven, proprietary trading firm. Benefits: Excellent a la carte medical coverage (Free employee coverage), Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, and generous parental leave! Strong knowledge of market microstructure, order execution, and algorithmic trading techniques. Building: We are located in the Federal Reserve building. We work with the most advanced technology and software in the market, and we’ve continued to remain at the forefront of the industry by always focusing on innovation, automation, and data-driven analysis. Experience with systematic trading approaches, including black box strategy design and troubleshooting. We are easily accessible to all public transportation. The Office: The kitchen is stocked with snacks, and beverages; you also have daily stipends for breakfast and lunch!
Senior Product Marketing Manager (Remote)
Company: Aprimo
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 21, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc. EEO STATEMENT: Aprimo provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, national origin, age, disability or genetics. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. or medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds on occasionMust be able to communicate with others to exchange information, including conveying detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quicklyMust possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication at normal speaking levelsMust be able to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers (i.e., repeated typing, etc. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Reporting directly to the VP of Product Marketing, you will have a high-visibility, high-impact opportunity that allows you to exercise your strategic vision, business acumen, storytelling skills, and technical martech expertise. You will bring your prior experience in SaaS software marketing, and knowledge of the Martech stack to help craft positioning, messaging, support GTM strategies, and sales enablement. Our culture is not a micro-managing environment - rather, employees are encouraged to be self-starters, to voice new ideas, and to exercise ownership in their individual roles.As such, individual team members can leave a lasting impact and footprint within the organization - in fact, our average employee tenure is 7.7 years.Aprimo employs a "choose your own adventure" approach to career advancement.
Senior Database Engineer
Company: CSC Corptax
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 23, 2023
CSC offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. We also offer you a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers. CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. Our global standard for our work environments supports current and future technology initiatives through open design, sit-stand workstations, and digital interface points with wireless access throughout the campus. We offer challenging work and career opportunities. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.About the TeamAt CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain stable, secure, and scalable data engineering solutions and pipelines in support of data and analytics projects including building reports and data visualizations (preferably Power BI). We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.
Sr. Software Engineer- VeriCre (Hybrid)
Company: American Medical Association
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 23, 2023
As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status. We use Atlassian stack for day-to-day work organization: Jira, Bitbucket, and Wiki. Figma for UX design experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, automate , and continually improve Health Solutions software products and platform Design & implement comprehensive UI/UX solutions by understanding customer problems, product goals and technical requirements. We are building and redefining products for credentialing business lines The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Designing and developing user interfaces using AngularJS best practices.Be an integral part of a scrum team participating in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, solution design, development, QA, implementationParticipate in all technical aspects of team deliverables, including quality, performance, maintainability, and scalability Manage product/application assets to meet Health Solutions business needs through agile approach, testing proofs-of-concept to demonstrate value; incorporate testing results in future developmentAdvise HS management and team members on best practices and opportunities; collaborate AMA-wide to maintain standards for UI and data assets Assess and implement cloud-based data and application architecture and infrastructure Define technology infrastructure requirements for product development assets including cloud computing needsIdentify opportunities to adopt new technologies and integrate with additional systems Collaborate with AMA IT teams and vendors to select, design, and implement infrastructure Design and deliver data analysis supporting Health Solutions business goals Assist HS and AMA colleagues in developing approaches to data projects, including development of KPI and visualization of analytics pertaining to various product usage. This role works closely with Data Engineers and scientists to understand data products better to create modern user experiences. You will work on Physiciandata product offerings focused on credentialing and process flow to collect,enrich, and manage data applications.
Program Manager, Strategic Insights Group
Company: American Medical Association
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 23, 2023
The pay range for this position in Chicago IL, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, or Washington D.C. is $90k-$116k. 10. 9. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status. 8. 7. 6. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location and business or organizational needs. Knowledge of Agile methodologies, OKR methodology, project life cycles, and methods. 4.
Sr Procurement Analyst
Company: Notified
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 21, 2023
We do it with a laser focus on reliability.The Company is a leading provider of technology-driven, communication services, serving Fortune 1000 companies and other clients in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, retail, financial services, public safety, technology and healthcare. We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and build success upon it. or necessaryinternal department (e.g.,legal, finance, etc.) Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, IT management, engineering, supply chain management, finance, or related field required. At West, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. For more than 30 years, we have been leading the way in hosted and cloud-based solutions.Our solutions connect people with each other and the information needed to gain insights for better decisions on the issues that matter most - Information to Insight.Our Company has sales and/or operations in the United States, Canada, Europe the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Latin and South America and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disables and Other Protected Categories. Our Company develops innovative cloud-based technology to make it easier, more effective and more efficient to make the right connections. Our solutions put people in sync with each other and the right information, so they gain the insight needed to reach better decisions on the issues that matter most. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements.Experience Minimum five years of sourcing/procurement experience with emphasis on technology products and services is required, preferably in a global multi-company, multi-location environment Other Advanced knowledgeof Microsoft Excel required Intermediate knowledgeof Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required Certification in a purchasing relatedfield preferred (e.g.,Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. procurement processes, vendor options and event sourcing activities, while ensuring adherence with corporate and departmental policies and procedures Lead and participate in the utilization of an enterprise-wide scope view necessary to create leverage for large-spend, high-visibility purchasing activities, which may include educating end user departments and other team members on the Company's strategic sourcing process and evaluating benefit/cost ratios and ROI calculations for the enterprise as a whole Serve as a main point-of-contact and subject matter expert for all day-to-day issues regarding assigned large-spend category/subcategory and applicable contracts for internal customers from across the enterprise, escalating issues outside of employee's scope to supervisor as applicable Engage various upper-level business unit leaderscross-functionally to support the establishment of complex contracts and purchases in line with the assigned large-spend category sourcing plans, and deliver contracts and purchases that meet the business needs of multiple users across the enterprise at a lower total cost Identify and investigate continuous improvement opportunities within the strategic sourcing group and throughout the procurement function, addressing potential changeswith the team,and providing educationas applicable to team members Lead and administer complex, multi-level purchases, from end-to-end, and as assigned,assist with large scale analysis,support, and input onlarger, complex procurements Analyze use of negotiated large-spend contractsfor assigned high-visibility categories and work with suppliers and business unit stakeholders and communications team to expand visibility and usage across applicableCompany entities Develop a specific, in-depthknowledge and expertise base for both the purchasing market and technical aspects, as they may relate to multiple assigned categories, as necessary to collaborate with upper-level businessunit leaders on future procurement activities Lead Sourcing & Contract Negotiation - Lead and perform a variety of analysis and monitor negotiation activities of new and existing contracts and service agreements for a variety of large-spend, high-visibility products and services in order to meet the Company's business needs, while remaining cost effective, according to established company and departmental policies and procedures Assist team members with effectively preparing for contract negotiations by thoroughly researching various vendors, understanding multiple markets, cost drivers, products, service options, leverage positions, and creative solutions to develop a strong negotiating position within assigned category Ensure a proper balanceexists between multipleproduct needs, pricing,terms, schedules, and related contractvariables for large-spend, high-visibility categories Actively pursue negotiated concessions while maintaining positivevendor relations, ensuringall Company purchasing policies and procedures are maintained Assist leadership with the development of new purchasing policies and procedures by recommending changesas necessary from day-to-day activityand market fluctuations Lead and participate in the creation,administration, and management of Request for Proposal (RFP)and Request for Quote (RFQ) documents within assigned large-spend category Lead the collection, organization, and evaluation of data to assist in the development and review of comprehensive RFPs, RFQs assembling proposalsto effectively defineneeds, wants, expectations, bid specifications, and deadlines Present and recommend final negotiated contracts to supervisor for final approval Serve as liaison and subject matter expert with local, regional, and national suppliers and develop contacts and sources of information to aid in future vendor selection and negotiations within assigned category Continuously keep up-to-date with purchasing laws with legalcontract provisions Research purchase and vendor data, analyzing results and providing recommendations to the appropriate department Coordinate with end user (e.g., businessunit leadership, etc.)
Sr. Communications Specialist
Company: Mathematica
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 23, 2023
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Available locations: Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Oakland, CA; Remote About Mathematica: Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, a plus • Exceptional project management and client service (internal and external) skills • Exercise sound judgment and work independently to accomplish tasks Education minimum requirement: • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science, Journalism, or related field; Master's degree preferred • Seven years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in a government organization, public relations firm, or a research or policy-oriented organization or foundation, or other comparable experience • A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be substituted for the above requirements. Core Responsibilities: • Translate and disseminate policy-relevant evidence through a variety of formats and channels • Together with project teams, client representatives, and relevant stakeholders, co-create strategic messaging, dissemination, and engagement plans in support of project activities • Together with project teams, client representatives, and relevant stakeholders, develop and implement strategic outreach campaigns, including the identification and engagement of primary and secondary audiences, appropriate engagement vehicles, and relevant engagement metrics • Develop and maintain network of media/journalist contacts; regularly conceive, pitch, and place stories in relevant national, local, and trade media outlets • Support government affairs and project colleagues in planning and execution of policymaker briefings and events • Collaborate with thought leadership and project/business unit colleagues in planning and execution of inclusive events, including thought leadership policy forums and project webinars that highlight expert voices and diverse perspectives from the field • Partner with business unit leadership and enterprise business development teams to develop exhibition strategies for priority industry and professional conferences and events • Write compelling content for the company's external website, stakeholder emails, electronic newsletters, blog posts, podcasts, and social media platforms • Coordinate with subject matter experts and editorial, creative, and digital services colleagues to produce high-quality digital and print products that effectively engage priority audiences • Support project and proposal teams by developing innovative strategies for community engagement and dissemination; contribute budget assumptions and estimates; provide proposal teams with strategic communications counsel and serve as an intermediary for graphic design and layout of proposals • Actively support the advancement of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion lens across job responsibilities • Additional duties may be assigned as needed Position Requirements: Functional Knowledge (Preferred): • Excellent writing skills a must; work should require minimal oversight and editing • Ability to synthesize and convey, through a variety of platforms and media, complex data and information for diverse audiences • Thorough knowledge of international, federal, or state policy issues in health, education, early childhood, employment, family support, international development, and/or nutrition • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Years of Relevant Experience: • 7+ years of relevant experience This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $88,000-$125,000 This position is eligible for remote work.