<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Opportunity: Program Analyst - Federal Government Contractor
Opportunity Overview
SD Solutions seeks a Program Analyst to join our team in support of a project with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Border Protection, Air &amp; Marine (BPAM) - Program Management Office (PMO). The Program (Systems) Analyst provides a variety of support for the majority of systems and tools used by the Border Patrol &amp; Air and Marine (BPAM) Program Management Office (PMO), including but not limited to TRIRIGA (CBP's multi-module real property management system), Change Request (CR) Tool, and SharePoint. This position leads initiatives to capture vital program office data and metrics, execute system enhancements along with formal requirements gathering, reviews Functional Requirements Design Documents, develops internal processes associated to new enhancements, and develops system training plans. The Analyst enters new data into various systems as needed, creates recurring and ad hoc systems reports, and performs quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) on various existing data, working with Project Managers and Analysts to resolve discrepancies. The Systems Analyst also assists with data searches and maintains a library of systems-related policies and procedures. This position is out of CBP's Aliso Viejo CA office and is currently only requiring one day in the office.
Responsibilities Include
<ul>
<li>Provide acquisition support through assisting Project Managers in coordinating acquisition activities, such as the development of requirement documents (SOW/SOO/PWS), Market Research/AoA, and Cost Estimation.</li>
<li>Financial tracking and reporting: Provide program-level analysis and reporting support of construction projects, infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, repair, and operational costs. Shall provide reporting elements to assist in the decision-making process, as well as provide senior management with visibility into program performance.</li>
<li>Coordinate and participate in real property management activities and develop/update monthly reporting for accurate program asset tracking. Contractor shall track inventory, update all real property inventory, and ensure all property documentation is properly updated.</li>
<li>Support the execution of project from initiation to close by performing project reporting, QA/QC of Project Requirements Documents (PRDs), managing data in various databases, reviewing change requests, reviewing/drafting IAAs, and assembling various presentations as needed.</li>
<li>Support the effective identification, addressing and monitoring of existing and future risks related to current project initiatives by performing risk assessments related to performance, schedule and costs, providing risk baselines and managing contingency and risk mitigation execution, prepping risk reports and monitoring the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies.</li>
</ul>
Requirements Overview
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience;</li>
<li>Bachelors' Degree is preferred, or equivalent years of experience is preferably in Business/Data Analytics;</li>
<li>Ability to work well with teammates in a fast-paced environment that is deliverable driven;</li>
<li>Ability to analytically break down large collections of data, and be able to provide meaningful trends/stories to provide the client the ability to perform better data driven decisions</li>
<li>Able to work autonomously and provide expert level support and guidance on focus areas</li>
<li>Experience working on geographically dispersed contracts and projects and has provided effective management of contract stakeholders;</li>
<li>Experience and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel and experience with Access preferred;</li>
</ul>
Superstar Qualifications
<ul>
<li>DHS experience</li>
<li>Hold a current, active CBP or DHS Public Trust suitability background investigation</li>
<li>Experience working within the government</li>
</ul>
Employment Type
<ul>
<li>Full-time, W2 employment</li>
<li>Exempt, salaried</li>
<li>Eligible for paid benefits</li>
</ul>
Clearance, Citizenship, and Work Location
<ul>
<li>Clearance requirement: Must be able to pass a minimum background investigation for U.S. Government Public Trust clearance</li>
<li>Must be U.S. citizen</li>
<li>Location: Aliso Viejo, CA (1 day in the office)</li>
</ul>
SD Solutions Culture
We are a fast-growing company who puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers, and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We're waiting for you.

Program Analyst

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Opportunity: Program Analyst - Federal Government Contractor
Opportunity Overview
SD Solutions seeks a Program Analyst to join our team in support of a project with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Border Protection, Air &amp; Marine (BPAM) - Program Management Office (PMO). The Program (Systems) Analyst provides a variety of support for the majority of systems and tools used by the Border Patrol &amp; Air and Marine (BPAM) Program Management Office (PMO), including but not limited to TRIRIGA (CBP's multi-module real property management system), Change Request (CR) Tool, and SharePoint. This position leads initiatives to capture vital program office data and metrics, execute system enhancements along with formal requirements gathering, reviews Functional Requirements Design Documents, develops internal processes associated to new enhancements, and develops system training plans. The Analyst enters new data into various systems as needed, creates recurring and ad hoc systems reports, and performs quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) on various existing data, working with Project Managers and Analysts to resolve discrepancies. The Systems Analyst also assists with data searches and maintains a library of systems-related policies and procedures. This position is out of CBP's Aliso Viejo CA office and is currently only requiring one day in the office.
Responsibilities Include
<ul>
<li>Provide acquisition support through assisting Project Managers in coordinating acquisition activities, such as the development of requirement documents (SOW/SOO/PWS), Market Research/AoA, and Cost Estimation.</li>
<li>Financial tracking and reporting: Provide program-level analysis and reporting support of construction projects, infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, repair, and operational costs. Shall provide reporting elements to assist in the decision-making process, as well as provide senior management with visibility into program performance.</li>
<li>Coordinate and participate in real property management activities and develop/update monthly reporting for accurate program asset tracking. Contractor shall track inventory, update all real property inventory, and ensure all property documentation is properly updated.</li>
<li>Support the execution of project from initiation to close by performing project reporting, QA/QC of Project Requirements Documents (PRDs), managing data in various databases, reviewing change requests, reviewing/drafting IAAs, and assembling various presentations as needed.</li>
<li>Support the effective identification, addressing and monitoring of existing and future risks related to current project initiatives by performing risk assessments related to performance, schedule and costs, providing risk baselines and managing contingency and risk mitigation execution, prepping risk reports and monitoring the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies.</li>
</ul>
Requirements Overview
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience;</li>
<li>Bachelors' Degree is preferred, or equivalent years of experience is preferably in Business/Data Analytics;</li>
<li>Ability to work well with teammates in a fast-paced environment that is deliverable driven;</li>
<li>Ability to analytically break down large collections of data, and be able to provide meaningful trends/stories to provide the client the ability to perform better data driven decisions</li>
<li>Able to work autonomously and provide expert level support and guidance on focus areas</li>
<li>Experience working on geographically dispersed contracts and projects and has provided effective management of contract stakeholders;</li>
<li>Experience and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel and experience with Access preferred;</li>
</ul>
Superstar Qualifications
<ul>
<li>DHS experience</li>
<li>Hold a current, active CBP or DHS Public Trust suitability background investigation</li>
<li>Experience working within the government</li>
</ul>
Employment Type
<ul>
<li>Full-time, W2 employment</li>
<li>Exempt, salaried</li>
<li>Eligible for paid benefits</li>
</ul>
Clearance, Citizenship, and Work Location
<ul>
<li>Clearance requirement: Must be able to pass a minimum background investigation for U.S. Government Public Trust clearance</li>
<li>Must be U.S. citizen</li>
<li>Location: Euless, TX</li>
</ul>
SD Solutions Culture
We are a fast-growing company who puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers, and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We're waiting for you.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Opportunity: Program Analyst - Federal Government Contractor
Opportunity Overview
SD Solutions seeks a Program Analyst to join our team in support of a project with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Border Protection, Air &amp; Marine (BPAM) - Program Management Office (PMO). The Program (Systems) Analyst provides a variety of support for the majority of systems and tools used by the Border Patrol &amp; Air and Marine (BPAM) Program Management Office (PMO), including but not limited to TRIRIGA (CBP's multi-module real property management system), Change Request (CR) Tool, and SharePoint. This position leads initiatives to capture vital program office data and metrics, execute system enhancements along with formal requirements gathering, reviews Functional Requirements Design Documents, develops internal processes associated to new enhancements, and develops system training plans. The Analyst enters new data into various systems as needed, creates recurring and ad hoc systems reports, and performs quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) on various existing data, working with Project Managers and Analysts to resolve discrepancies. The Systems Analyst also assists with data searches and maintains a library of systems-related policies and procedures. This position is out of CBP's Aliso Viejo CA office and is currently only requiring one day in the office.
Responsibilities Include
<ul>
<li>Provide acquisition support through assisting Project Managers in coordinating acquisition activities, such as the development of requirement documents (SOW/SOO/PWS), Market Research/AoA, and Cost Estimation.</li>
<li>Financial tracking and reporting: Provide program-level analysis and reporting support of construction projects, infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, repair, and operational costs. Shall provide reporting elements to assist in the decision-making process, as well as provide senior management with visibility into program performance.</li>
<li>Coordinate and participate in real property management activities and develop/update monthly reporting for accurate program asset tracking. Contractor shall track inventory, update all real property inventory, and ensure all property documentation is properly updated.</li>
<li>Support the execution of project from initiation to close by performing project reporting, QA/QC of Project Requirements Documents (PRDs), managing data in various databases, reviewing change requests, reviewing/drafting IAAs, and assembling various presentations as needed.</li>
<li>Support the effective identification, addressing and monitoring of existing and future risks related to current project initiatives by performing risk assessments related to performance, schedule and costs, providing risk baselines and managing contingency and risk mitigation execution, prepping risk reports and monitoring the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies.</li>
</ul>
Requirements Overview
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience;</li>
<li>Bachelors' Degree is preferred, or equivalent years of experience is preferably in Business/Data Analytics;</li>
<li>Ability to work well with teammates in a fast-paced environment that is deliverable driven;</li>
<li>Ability to analytically break down large collections of data, and be able to provide meaningful trends/stories to provide the client the ability to perform better data driven decisions</li>
<li>Able to work autonomously and provide expert level support and guidance on focus areas</li>
<li>Experience working on geographically dispersed contracts and projects and has provided effective management of contract stakeholders;</li>
<li>Experience and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel and experience with Access preferred;</li>
</ul>
Superstar Qualifications
<ul>
<li>DHS experience</li>
<li>Hold a current, active CBP or DHS Public Trust suitability background investigation</li>
<li>Experience working within the government</li>
</ul>
Employment Type
<ul>
<li>Full-time, W2 employment</li>
<li>Exempt, salaried</li>
<li>Eligible for paid benefits</li>
</ul>
Clearance, Citizenship, and Work Location
<ul>
<li>Clearance requirement: Must be able to pass a minimum background investigation for U.S. Government Public Trust clearance</li>
<li>Must be U.S. citizen</li>
<li>Location: Washington, DC</li>
</ul>
SD Solutions Culture
We are a fast-growing company who puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers, and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We're waiting for you.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Title: Director, Finance and Real Estate Applications 
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Information Technology 
Reports to: AVP Enterprise Applications
Positions reporting to this position: None
Salary:
Purpose of the Opportunity
The Director, Finance and Real Estate Applications is a member of WIN’s information technology department. This person will be the primary liaison between IT and the Finance and Real Estate Teams responsible for the critical back-office functions needed for carrying out WIN’s mission. The position will work closely with these staffs to understand their business objectives and processes, identify, recommend, implement, and support technology solutions, and provide guidance in leveraging technology to increase mission impact, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

Application Integration and Improvements
<ul>
<li>Conduct and/or participate in process improvement reviews; Identify process improvements and technology opportunities to increase efficiency application.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Research and evaluate new applications, systems software, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications that will help support departmental needs.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Key team member of the Finance Systems Overhaul project underway.</li>
</ul>
Application Support
<ul>
<li>Support program systems and business processes including but not limited to GL and Financial management and Real Estate management. </li>
<li>Influence finance and real estate staff to become more efficient by utilizing technology and providing operational support. </li>
<li>Act as main or backup application administrator on department specific applications .</li>
<li>Identify, track and oversee resolution of application issues .</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Develop training and documentation for end users, conduct training sessions, and other user-related activities. Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application-usage best practices app support.</li>
</ul>

Project Management
<ul>
<li>Develop and maintain finance and real estate project roadmaps.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Working with AVP, PMO to develop and submit IT project proposals .</li>
<li>Oversee acceptance testing for new applications and application enhancements .</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, relationship building skills, and ability to achieve results without direct reporting relationships</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A natural improver, always striving to improve processes, technology and systems</li>
<li>Ability to bring new ideas, create inventive solutions and find efficiencies by transforming manual processes.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills</li>
<li>Experience conducting user training and creating documentation</li>
<li>Hands on experience with GL systems and experience with Sage Intact, NetSuite and/or Workday a plus</li>
<li>An understanding of non-profit accounting nuances a plus.</li>
<li>Experience or familiarity financial application integration and developing data flows to support same</li>
<li>Experience developing reports and dashboards and/or working with BI tools</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience</li>
<li>3-7 years’ experience working in a business analyst, business technologist, program manager, database administrator, application administrator, process engineering or similar role</li>
</ul>
Core Competencies
<ul>
<li>Leadership: Acts with a high degree of professionalism and has an excellent work ethic.</li>
<li>Facilitating Change: Delivers high quality results consistently. </li>
<li>Managing Performance: Interacts respectfully with coworkers and vendors. </li>
<li>Applying and Developing Expertise: Works with the supervisor to develop and meet challenging but achievable goals. Must understand the consequences.</li>
<li>Communicating and Collaborating: Values the full spectrum of diversity and inclusion. Keeps the supervisor informed about progress and problems; avoids surprises.</li>
</ul>
Win is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
#IND

Director, Business Applications, Finance and Real Estate

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Description:
LJV Development is a solution-based construction management company with offices in Everett, Massachusetts that offers services ranging from renovation to design-build. By utilizing tech-enabled processes that promote creativity and precise construction, our hands-on approach reinforces a collaborative environment where our trade contracts are prepared for success from preconstruction to closeout. We are an up-and-coming company that brings a range of viewpoints that encourage greater innovation and offer support to our clients who are always faced with issues from budget planning, to pivoting to meet industry standards, and overseeing many projects at once. In partnering with The Rising Stars LJV intends to provide the opportunity for the younger generation to get a head start in a fast-moving industry. At LJV, we provide our employees with the tools and time they need to grow significantly. As an apprentice with LJV, you will be directly involved in day-to-day operations. You will be working with a supervisor and a team that will assist you in understanding the ins and outs of the projects we work on. Our apprentice program allows you to be a part of a collaborative effort that resolves our clients' most difficult issues. Our program is designed to offer you the tools and experience you need to create a successful career with the assistance and advice of higher management.
About LJV
LJV is engaged by both private and public sector clients to oversee and lead a range of building projects from concept and initial design through all phases of construction to completion. As such, LJV is responsible for setting and keeping schedules, monitoring project finances, and ensuring that all specialist trades are executing their specific duties when and how they should all while establishing and enforcing protocols to maintain a work site devoid of safety hazards. 
Our purpose is continuously being reinvented to take on challenges that may seem unimaginable. We prioritize our actions because change is inevitable and remaining ready is a skill that we are committed to. We are dedicated to implementing cutting-edge technical improvements that increase efficiency and production while keeping the people and communities we serve at the center of every choice we make. We are looking for others that are looking to advance their career with a company that contributes to their growth. 
The Role 
LJV is working with the Rising Star’s to provide a variety of jobs and responsibilities to help propel your career in the construction industry. We're seeking a self-motivated, determined individual that wants to learn and grow in the construction field. Your responsibilities may range from being on-site aiding our PMO team with project execution to working behind the scenes with our business development team. 

Different Opportunities within LJV

PMO – Our Project Management team ensures that all our projects are executed on time and as expected. Our PMO team is actively recruiting and looking to add members. This team includes jobs such as project executives, project managers, superintendents, architects, and engineers. 
Business Development – Our Business development team takes on an important role for LJV. Business Development oversees the planning and scheduling for LJV. Along with this, our business development team manages the handling of tasks such as marketing, IT, and our overall communications. Business Development is also in charge of our firm's sales. With sales comes customer relations, which is a crucial component of keeping our company going. 
Operations - Our operations team is involved with keeping our company as efficient as possible. Operations handle the inner working of our company to ensure that it’s ran as effectively as it can. Jobs such as human resources, and operations analyst are an example of what our operations team is about. 
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a member or graduate of The Rising Star’s (Boston). </li>
<li>Possess effective oral, presentational, and written communication skills. </li>
<li>Letter or reference from a teacher or employer and director David Hutchinson. </li>
<li>Demonstrate understanding of construction process from project inception to completion. </li>
<li>Organize and prioritize numerous tasks. </li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. </li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, Excel, Microsoft Project, Outlook). </li>
</ul>

Why LJV? LJV tackles a wide variety of construction problems. We bring innovation to construction and are looking for people that embrace collaboration and work well in a team environment. LJV is a company that is constantly trying to improve themselves and set their mark on the construction industry. We are a team of builders with extensive military and building experience. We advance construction and the federal government by working as a team on one project at a time. Together, let's make something 

LJV Development LLC is an is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. For where our efforts lie, our core values of Purpose, Priority, Productivity, and People come together to support them as well. We find them vital for what we must do daily, and are ecstatic to share these values, along with our expertise and resources, with the Rising Star’s to help the next generation of future leaders envision a construction industry that is more inclusive, accessible, and beneficial for all.

Rising Star's Apprenticeship

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Alltrista Plastics LLC, is a subsidiary of Jadex Inc., and is a leading manufacturer in high-volume, precision injection molded parts. The company designs and manufactures with proprietary engineering processes and extensive manufacturing capabilities, from five (5) locations worldwide. From the first spark of an idea, through the design of the mold to the actual manufactured product, Alltrista Plastics focuses all efforts on delivering innovative plastic solutions. The company’s core markets include Consumer Products, Medical/Healthcare, Personal Care, Health &amp; Beauty, Caps &amp; Closures, and Packaging.
Financial Analyst - Greer, SC
Position Summary:
Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Financial Analyst for operations on the finance team will provide financial support for projects (~50%), and support one or more manufacturing sites in all aspects of finance to include, month end close, budget preparation, capital review, forecasting, and other activities (~50%). This team member will gather input data for cost analysis from cross-functional teams, working closely with Sales and Operations departments. This role requires strong analytical and math skills to pull data together into an accurate and defendable cost roll up. Team member will be proactive in data analysis, process improvement and being a strategic business partner to multiple functions. 

Primary Functions:
<ul>
<li>Support Project Management Office and Operations team with concise information from which to drive projects and profitability.
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with PMO to develop and deliver projects on time and on budget.</li>
<li>Follow new solution design with objective of being able to cost the solution at any point during development.</li>
<li>Communicate regularly with project managers and plant managers</li>
<li>Travel as needed to familiarize resources and procedures.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Support operational facilities throughout close and forecasting process
<ul>
<li>Perform month end close activities to include accounting entries and reconciliations</li>
<li>Provide financial modeling, KPI’s, and guidance to operational leaders to help drive decisions.</li>
<li>Forecast future periods based on data and provide guidance on achieving those targets.</li>
<li>Support continuous improvement and lean activities.</li>
<li>Challenge existing standard cost information for continued tightness of standards. </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Stay updated regarding manufacturing changes to help drive improved financial results.
<ul>
<li>Update system cost information to reflect new processes and equipment that will impact product cost.</li>
<li>Keep models updated for target margins and other strategic initiatives </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Push the finance function to the next level
<ul>
<li>Automate and eliminate manual work through Power BI and other data models </li>
<li>Build smart models allowing quicker and accuracy decisions across various financial aspects of the business </li>
<li>Not taking the current processes as good enough, but continuously improving </li>
<li>Keep models updated for target margins and other strategic initiatives </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in finance/ accounting/ /business or related </li>
<li>Prior cost accounting experience a plus </li>
<li>2+ years of prior experience in finance/manufacturing and technical knowledge </li>
<li>2+ years' experience in data collection and analysis for financial review.</li>
<li>Fluent in Spanish.</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of project management functions such as planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and controlling.</li>
<li>(Preferred) Experience with new product development.</li>
<li>Epicor ERP and quoting software knowledge/experience a plus but not essential</li>
<li>Big data (Power BI among other) experience a plus but not essential </li>
<li>Past experience in budgeting, forecasting and data model building a plus</li>
</ul>
Technical Roles and Competencies:
<ul>
<li>Interpersonal skills and business maturity to work effectively with individuals both internal and external to the company.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently completing projects in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Proficiency in statistical analysis to gather operational data that will be used in cost rollup.</li>
<li>Results orientation and high degree of initiative, follow-through, and accountability. Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.</li>
<li>Ability to utilize various personal computer programs within a LAN environment, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP systems.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, as well as to analyze problems and make independent judgments to initiate corrective action and resolution.</li>
<li>Strong cross-functional collaboration capabilities.</li>
<li>Strong task and detail orientation, awareness of urgency in communication, while displaying diplomacy in day-to-day interactions.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Must also develop and deliver concise presentations to Senior Management level.</li>
</ul>

Physical Requirements &amp; Work Environment:
<ul>
<li>Sitting at workstation approximately 80 percent or work time.</li>
<li>Standing and walking approximately 20 percent or work time.</li>
<li>Located in Greer SC HQ office, potential for partial remote work</li>
<li>Typical office environment.</li>
<li>Must be able to travel 10 percent of work time.</li>
<li>Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.</li>
<li>Ability to travel and work in manufacturing atmospheres in various climate regions.</li>
</ul>
Specifics:
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary and bonus structure</li>
<li>Full benefits package</li>
<li>401K with match</li>
<li>Strong vacation and corporate holiday policy</li>
</ul>
Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Alltrista - Financial Analyst

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Salary: 
Job Summary
Applicants with a strong budget background who are interested in satisfying a requirement to support an Army Acquisition Product Manager’s Cost Analyst Team by preparing Life Cycle Cost Estimates, cost models in ACEIT to determine the total costs of the program, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Proposal Evaluation inputs, tasker inputs, Spend Plans, and other related cost inputs. The ideal candidate will be able to articulate and defend the cost models, estimates, processes, as well as have recent/relevant experience gained from military/civilian service. The ideal candidate is adept at briefing mid and senior staff personnel.
Responsibilities and Duties
Position requirements:
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li> Develop, update, and maintain Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Program Office Estimates (POEs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).</li>
<li> Evaluate contractor cost data to include Earned Value and Cost Performance Reports.</li>
<li> Analyze the following cost elements: labor, travel, materials, other ODC, overhead, G&amp;A and cost of money.</li>
<li> Evaluate various Courses of Actions (COAs) in the development of an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).</li>
<li> Defend cost estimating methodologies to senior leadership and Cost Review Board (CRB) members.</li>
<li> Translate technical system requirements into cost elements while developing Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs).</li>
<li> Analyze historical learning and rate curve data and incorporate methodology into cost estimates.</li>
<li> Assist in the development of Contractor Software Data Report (CSDR) plans.</li>
<li> Develop Program Objective Memorandum (POM) briefings to include program funding and cost requirements.</li>
<li>Validate Program Management Office (PMO) Life Cycle Cost Estimates (Research and Development, Procurement, Operating and Support and Disposal phases of systems).</li>
<li>Analyst will have to apply independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high-pace and detail-oriented environment. </li>
<li>Support reviews of Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARD) / CARD-Like documents, Acquisition Strategies, Simplified Acquisition Management Plans, Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, Analysis of Alternatives, cost studies, various briefings and provide support to PMO’s in developing milestone documentation.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
 Minimum Requirements:
<ul>
<li> Must have 3 years of experience in an advanced cost analysis/financial position.</li>
<li> Must have experience in generating: Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Estimates, cost input to Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analysis, and Cost as an Independent Variable analysis.</li>
<li> Must have 1 year of experience using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT).</li>
<li> Must have the ability to respond quickly and accurately to "What-if" drills concerning program delays, acceleration in schedule, and cuts/increases to the existing funding profile using ACEIT and offline in Excel.</li>
<li> Must have strong skills and depth of experience in the development of an array of alternative solutions for program management challenges relating to cost, schedule, production, fielding and sustainment.</li>
<li> Must have exceptional written and oral presentation skills.</li>
<li> Must have demonstrated experience working individually as well as organizing and facilitating working groups.</li>
<li> Must have experience preparing detailed written reports and/or briefings suitable for presentation to senior level military and corporate leadership.</li>
<li> Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office suite of products.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Requirements:
<ul>
<li> Program Executive Office Aviation PMO experience, PM experience, Headquarters Staff experience.</li>
<li> Experience supporting program budgeting processes with the preparation of POM submissions and P &amp; R-Forms.</li>
<li> Acquisition Level III Certification.</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience Requirements:
<ul>
<li> BA/BS degree and minimum 3 years in Cost Estimating Field</li>
</ul>
Travel: May require travel up to 10%.
Special Requirements: Applicants selected are required to have an active security clearance: SECRET and must maintain the minimum requirements for access to classified information.
Testing: Candidates may be subject to a written test as part of the candidate interview and selection process to demonstrate written communication skills and/or the ability to deal with potentially challenging notional situations which may arise while supporting a Product Office.
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Health/Dental/Vision Insurance</li>
<li> Life Insurance</li>
<li> AD&amp;D</li>
<li> Short / Long Term Disability</li>
<li> 401K with Company Contribution</li>
<li> Identity Theft Protection</li>
<li> Paid Holidays</li>
<li> Paid Time Off (PTO)</li>
<li> Bereavement/Jury Duty/Reserve Military Training Leave</li>
<li> Tuition Reimbursement</li>
</ul>

Cost Analyst

<h3>Job Description</h3>
JOB TITLE:
Senior Project Analyst
JOB LOCATION:
Remote to start; Austin, TX, beginning in September
JOB TYPE:
Contract
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The main function of the Senior Project Analyst is to support the Project Management Office, project managers, and project teams by providing Project Online administration and reporting and producing project statistics and analysis. This position will also manage the quality review (deliverables audit) of projects and work with project managers to create audit-worthy projects before each gating event. This position will require Project Online and PowerBI experience.
Essential Job Duties
<ul>
<li>Drives the research and development of analysis and metrics to track program/project schedule and budget performance, as well as forecast spend variance.</li>
<li>Manages the audit review of the project process and deliverables, to include the review and verification of project document contents, for projects nearing gating events.</li>
<li>Creates and distributes periodic project reporting analysis and materials.</li>
<li>Assists in the administration of Project Online, by setting project metadata and configuring projects and project account information; to include, monitoring backend dataflow processes.</li>
<li>Assists in the development and update of PowerBI reporting, for Project Online.</li>
<li>Manages timesheet compliance review and communication, for all project labor billing.</li>
<li>Assists in defining and refining ways to help improve PMO Review readiness.</li>
<li>Assists in the ongoing project management improvement goals, for meeting schedule, scope, and budget</li>
<li>Coordinates PMO related meetings and, in some cases, responsible for meeting minutes and distribution.</li>
<li>Creates, assists, and maintains project reporting, process documentation, and user guides.</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
Job Competencies
<ul>
<li>At least 5 years working with a PMO, and completely understands project management process (PMBOK) and has Microsoft Project schedule experience</li>
<li>At least 5 years of using Microsoft Office automation tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and has developed expertise in these tools</li>
<li>At least 2 years of experience with using data analytic measurements and techniques, and capable of determining and recommending analysis techniques for project analysis.</li>
<li>At least 2 years of experience with administration of a toolset, specifically preferring Microsoft Project Online.</li>
<li>At least 2 years of experience with report development tools, specifically preferring PowerBI.</li>
<li>Highly organized, ability to work independently, multitask, manage timelines, and meet deadlines</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills</li>
</ul>
Preferred Competencies
<ul>
<li>Has worked in a Microsoft Project Server and/or Microsoft Project Online environment, with integrated master scheduling experience</li>
<li>Has the ability to create PowerBI reports, and can troubleshoot and enhance existing reports</li>
<li>Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or in-process)</li>
<li>Technical background, with a degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, or Information Technology</li>
</ul>
Education
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree (preferred technical, business, MIS, financial degree)</li>
</ul>
COMPENSATION:
$60 per hour

Sr Project Analyst

<h3>Job Description</h3>
COMPANY SUMMARY
At Impyrian, our commitment to excellence, client-centric approach, and deep industry expertise set us apart. We strive to be a trusted partner for organizations seeking to embrace digital transformation, bolster cybersecurity, streamline operations, leverage advanced audio-visual technologies, drive successful engineering and construction projects, and harness the power of AI and robotics to stay ahead in today's dynamic business landscape.
Impyrian knows the most important factor in our success is the excellence of our personnel—if we take care of our people, our people take care of our clients. This philosophy helps ensure a work-life balance, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst. This position is at our client's location in Washington, DC, and performed in a hybrid work-from-home capacity.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team, supporting a key government customer project at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) within the Project Management Office (PMO). This role is critical in overseeing and directing business operations at the program level, ensuring that the project objectives align with the strategic goals of FERC. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management within government settings, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the energy regulatory environment. This position is HYBRID working 1+ day/week on-site in DC (near Union Station) performing duties during normal business hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management and Oversight: Lead project planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting. Ensure timely completion of project milestones and deliverables in accordance with government standards and FERC regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for FERC stakeholders. Maintain effective communication and manage expectations to ensure alignment of project objectives with FERC’s strategic goals.
Team Leadership and Development: Supervise and mentor project team members. Foster a collaborative environment and ensure the team has the resources and guidance needed to succeed.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Implement risk management strategies to minimize impact on project objectives.
Budget and Resource Management: Manage project budget, allocate resources efficiently, and provide financial reporting to both internal and external stakeholders.
Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure project compliance with all relevant federal regulations and standards. Oversee quality assurance processes to maintain the integrity and excellence of project outputs.
Continuous Improvement: Analyze project outcomes and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in future projects.
REQUIREMENTS
Ability to obtain Public Trust
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field. A Master’s degree or PMP certification is preferred.
10 years total professional experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a government setting.
Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation with a proven track record of managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong understanding of federal regulations and standards, particularly those relating to the energy sector.
Excellent communication, response promptly to customer inquiries, and problem-solving skills.
Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Working knowledge of Agile Development Life Cycle
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
PMP Certification
Agile Certifications (Scrum, SAFe. ACP ICAgile, etc.)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires standing, walking, sitting, hand use, occasional lifting, reaching, and carrying.
Moderate noise level, with occasional outside work subject to temperature fluctuations.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods using a phone or other forms of business communication
TRAVEL
Local DC Metro travel (commute) is required.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
Competitive salary based on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including dental, medical, PTO, disability, paid family leave, and 401k with match.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Impyrian is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

PROJECT MANAGER

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Title: Senior Systems Analyst- Informatica Power Center Location: Onsite: Baltimore, MD MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE, HEATHCARE OR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITIES:
<ul>
<li>Install, configure and manage Informatica Power Center. Assess the impact of upgrading Informatica and all its components (Informatica PowerCenter mappings, workflows, jobs, and other ETL processes).</li>
<li>Identify and troubleshoot system outages, installation issues, and application code errors running Java applications in AWS.</li>
<li>Generate and install security certificates and PGP keys.</li>
<li>Work with the Control-M tool or equivalent to create and schedule batches and to create calendars and daily schedules for critical batches.</li>
<li>Restore Informatica Power Center services and manage users and governance controls.</li>
<li>Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Redhat Jboss, Fuse, Apache, and Tomcat HTTP servers</li>
<li>Perform system troubleshooting by reading and deciphering app logs, and system logs from Splunk.</li>
<li>Configure, deploy, verify, and troubleshoot SSL certificates.</li>
<li>Read/understand/improve scripts related to the application, batches, and/or web services.</li>
<li>Identify installation issues and application code errors running in JBoss/ Tomcat/ Informatica/ Control M.</li>
<li>Provide options, recommendations, and additional actions related to resolving issues, mitigating risks, and resolving escalated items.</li>
<li>Work with configuration management tool Jenkins to automate tasks such as code check-in software build.</li>
<li>Manage, monitor, and configure the Splunk application monitoring tool.</li>
<li>Support releases and adherence to change control standards.</li>
<li>Perform scheduled maintenance activities such as patching, performance tuning, and backups.</li>
<li>Execute daily batch scripts, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.</li>
<li>Perform capacity planning and scalability planning.</li>
<li>Work with JIRA Service Desk to manage Incidents and Change Processes.</li>
<li>Availability to work in rotation shifts mode.</li>
<li>Adhere to all security, change control, and MHBE Project Management Office (PMO) policies, processes, and methodologies.</li>
</ul>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li>A minimum of three (3) years performing day-to-day Informatica PowerCenter operations, functions, administration, or troubleshooting tasks. </li>
<li>A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Batch Operator using Control-M or equivalent.</li>
<li>A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a PostgreSQL DB or equivalent environment.</li>
<li>Experience working in the health insurance marketplace, healthcare, or health and human services domains.</li>
<li>Demonstrable analytical experience and ability to work in a complex system environment.</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience with application and batch integration.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Database and SQL functions.</li>
<li>Ability to troubleshoot system issues by collaborating with a team of system operations professionals.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and effectively communicate with different functions.</li>
</ul>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li>A minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting day-to-day operations functions of a complex enterprise system.</li>
<li>A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Batch Operator or equivalent, supporting day-to-day configurations and operations of various batch jobs in a complex enterprise system.</li>
<li>A minimum of three (3) years of experience in identifying and troubleshooting system outages, installation issues, and application code running JBoss/Tomcat applications in AWS.</li>
<li>Experience demonstrating critical thinking, providing options, recommendations, and additional actions relating to resolving issues, mitigating risks, and resolving escalated items in supporting a large or complex infrastructure/systems.</li>
<li>Experience with operating, configuring, and troubleshooting Control-M or equivalent batch applications.</li>
<li>Experience managing web-based systems hosted on the AWS platform. </li>
<li>Working knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) operations.</li>
<li>Understand java runtime environment concepts such as heap memory, thread dumps, garbage collection, etc.</li>
<li>Experience working with the Project Management Office (PMO) processes, policies, and procedures.</li>
</ul>
Note: The candidate must be flexible to work overtime as needed, including weekends, holidays, and off-hours.

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