IP Docketing Coordinator - Legal in Washington DC
2010-03-09 10:17:50
Looking for a great opportunity with a prestigious downtown law firm? B eautiful offices, a nice staff and very supportive environment - IMMEDIATE HIRE!! Normal working hours are 9-5:30. Graham Staffing is seeking a long-term, full time temporary IP Docketing Coordinator. Must have 1 plus years of US and foreign docketing exp, computerized docketing exp, CPI exp, Word Perfect exp and be available to start immediately! REQUIREMENTS: · 1 plus years US and foreign docketing experience · Computerized docketing experience · CPI experience · Word Perfect experience · Type 45-50WPM · Highly motivated, pleasant individual with professional personality and appearance · Must be able to exercise independence and good judgment and have excellent attention to detail · Excellent communication skills both verbal and written · Must maintain a high quality work product and have the ability to schedule work to meet department deadlines and perform job responsibilities under pressure efficiently, productively and in a professional manner. · Some lifting · High school graduate required; undergraduate degree preferred · Must be up to date with current procedures etc. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Support and provide back up to the Docketing Administrator · Assist with the daily maintenance and overall operations of the Docketing System to include the docketing of prosecution and interference due dates for all US patent, trademark and copyright cases into the docketing system including USPTO and court filings dates, abandoning cases, entering data relating to cases transferred to and from the Firm. · Place docket due dates in docketing system as confirmation of filings · Clear all due dates on the docketing system on a daily basis · Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all data entry including the data entry of new US and foreign, patent, trademark, interference and litigation case data. · Generate and distribute the Docket Report in accordance with the Docketing Department schedule · Provide quality assurance of all routine and special docketing system reports as necessary, including daily audit reports, status reports, conflicts reports, annuity reports, etc. · Process (opening, stamping, logging, distributing, etc) mail and incoming facsimiles · Other duties as assigned; n o supervisory responsibilities To apply click on the application link found below OR e-mail your MS Word resume to staffing@grahaminc.com . Reference Job ID 9440 followed by where you found the job listing. ... Read more »
Sign Language Interpreters - Sign Language in Washington DC
2010-03-09 10:17:50
Are you interested in serving your community by facilitating communication between the deaf or hard of hearing and the hearing? Do you have the physical stamina and endurance to work as a Sign Language Interpreter? Graham Staffing Services, Inc. provides the opportunity and flexibility to work in a vast array of settings such as schools, hospitals, churches, court rooms and government agencies. We are seeking professional, qualified ASL Interpreters willing to work in DC, Montgomery County and NoVA. REQUIREMENTS: RID/NAD/NIC and/or State Certification are preferred Must be open to a background check Must be able to provide 3 professional references Why work exclusively with Graham Staffing Services, Inc. as a Sign Language Interpreter? Graham offers you the ability to better serve the deaf community, gain exposure to more opportunities and maximize your contribution. We build solid relationships with our Interpreters to truly understand the deaf community by getting to know the challenges our Interpreters face as well as the rewards of working with their diverse client base. Graham provides only the best service to the deaf community through integrity-filled relationships with Sign Language Interpreters. We also serve as a primary resource to some of the best companies in the DC metro area. If you have a high degree of linguistic, cognitive and technical skills and this opportunity interests you please apply by sending your resume to info@grahaminc.com . Please also include 3 professional references and any supporting credentials. ... Read more »
2010-03-09 10:17:50
Busy company in Washington, DC is looking for a mail/copy clerk. This individual will be responsible for processing mail using USPS approved postage equipment, sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing USPS, Express Mail and packages, maintaining reporting logs, operating low to mid-speed printers and copiers, maintaining reporting logs and information for billing and problem solving basic issues to complete production, delivery and output requirements. Post high school technology training or 3 + years experience required. ... Read more »
C/C++ UNIX Developer - Highly Influential Company in NYC!! F/T, Consulting or Right-to-Hire
2010-03-09 10:17:50
C/C++ UNIX Developer - Highly Influential Company in NYC!! Full Time, Consulting or Right-to-Hire Multiple C/C++ UNIX development opportunities are immediately available for top mid to senior level core C/C++ Unix Developers to join a diverse, industry-knowledgeable and technically skilled group of software engineers designing highly visible products on advanced platforms. You will be part of a highly respected, influential and well-known company based in New York City that will give you the opportunity to advance your skills and career beyond expectations. Whether you're interested in a full time, long term consulting or right-to-hire opportunity, these positions are the best available anywhere! You'll be a key member of an application development team with an entrepreneurial attitude handling the full development life cycle of its products. You'll be involved with every phase of development - from requirements and design to production roll-out and test. Development is incremental, iterative, and always on a short time fuse, so bring your A-game- and be prepared to learn and grow personally and professionally. Compensation is very competitive, including generous relocation packages and outstanding benefits for full time employment. ... Read more »
Business Development Manager - Marketing - MS Word MS Excel in Washington DC
2010-03-09 10:17:50
Are you a good listener? A problem solver? Graham Staffing Services, Inc. seeks a qualified Business Development Manager with 3-5 years of solid sales experience in the staffing/recruiting industry. Primary responsibilities include full cycle sales from lead generation and cold calling to long term account management and client growth. IT knowledge is a plus. Must be able to handle working in a fast paced, team oriented environment. Must have excellent time management, presentation and written/verbal communication skills, willingness to travel in metro DC, solid understanding of staffing customer market and proven ability to achieve sales quotas. Graham offers a competitive base salary plus commissions, a generous incentive program, health insurance (medical and dental), an excellent 401-K plan, monthly transportation allowance and a supportive team environment! If you are interested in a challenging career with amazing opportunity for growth please submit your cover letter (including salary rrequirements) and MS Word resume to ahainer@grahaminc.com. ... Read more »
Account Executive-Federal Sales
2010-03-09 10:17:50
The Federal Sales Account Executive is responsible for business development through direct selling of products and services of Humana Military Healthcare Services to DoD and other Federal agencies. Today, Humana is a leader in consumer engagement. Throughout its diversified customer portfolio, the company provides guidance that can both help lower costs and lead to a better health plan experience. Humana Military Humana Military Healthcare Services is a subsidiary of Humana Inc., one of the nation's largest health insurance companies. As the TRICARE program administrator for the South Region of the United States, Humana Military provides health care benefits for more than 2.7 million of the nation's active duty and their family members, military retirees' and their family members. Develops new prospects and interacts with existing customers to initiate and/or increase department sales of Humana Military's products and/or services to a variety of government agencies to include DoD and other federal healthcare departments. Minimum Requirements 8-10 Years Experience selling products and services to DoD and other Federal Healthcare Departments required. Bachelors Degree required. Minimum of 5+ Years of Experience with Government Proposals & Contracts, Start-up Operations, & Revenue Generation required. Extensive Direct Experience with Federal Government Health Care Delivery Systems required. Experience in Developing, Managing, & Maintaining Relationships with Federal Government Healthcare Operations required. Our Department of Defense contract requires U.S. citizenship for this position. ... Read more »
Director of Testing (Job #1002)
2010-03-09 10:17:50
Director of Testing Salary $110K - $137,500 compensation based on experience + 20% annual bonus at target Washington, D.C. Permanent Position: xScion Solutions, LLC is a leading IT professional services firm in the Washington, DC area supporting firms with their consulting and permanent hiring needs. We are currently seeking an experienced Director of Testing for a large company in the health care insurance industry. NOTE: Candidates must be local to the Washington, DC area and have US work authorization. Client is not currently sponsoring H-1B candidates. The Director will be responsible for approximately 30 testers plus automation/performance tuning/environmental support professionals. For the last year, there was a major initiative to implement automated testing and these efforts will continue though at a slower pace. There are both robust mainframe (Cobol, CICS, DB2, VSAM) applications and web (Java/J2EE, Oracle, Unix). Approx. half the testing is for mainframe applications such as enrollment and claims processing. The web application side is growing rapidly and the company has been implementing SOA. Director of Testing, Environmental and Configuration Management Salary $110K - $137,500 compensation based on experience + 20% annual bonus at target Washington, D.C. Permanent Position: xScion Solutions, LLC is a leading IT professional services firm in the Washington, DC area supporting firms with their consulting and permanent hiring needs. We are currently seeking an experienced Director of Testing for a large company in the health care insurance industry. NOTE: Candidates must be local to the Washington, DC area and have US work authorization. Client is not currently sponsoring H-1B candidates. The Director of Qualify Assurance will be responsible for approximately 30 testers plus automation/performance tuning/environmental support IT. For the last year, there was a major initiative to implement automated testing and these efforts will continue though at a slower pace. There are both robust mainframe (Cobol, CICS, DB2, VSAM) applications and web (Java/J2EE, Oracle, Unix). Right now approx. half the testing is for mainframe applications such as enrollment and claims processing. The web application side is growing rapidly and the company has been implementing SOA. % Duties and Responsibilities 1. 25% Develop and maintain the enterprise testing environments; manage the development of enterprise testing documentation, policies and procedures; ensure that capabilities developed or purchased during any project are carried over to successive projects and that new IT capabilities integrate with existing capabilities in order to provide superior information systems allowing the company to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. 2. 25% Provides leadership to IT systems prioritizing projects and ensuring commitments are met providing high quality and cost effective systems while meeting customers expectations. Directs all testing, configuration, release, environment and configuration management initiatives for Corporate IT Systems ensuring that staff remains focused on customer expectations and satisfaction. Direct the overall testing environment for new capabilities. Design and manage testing automation and regression testing suites. 3. 15% Directs the business area analysis and project management functions which provide expert information system knowledge to clients in order to solve complex business issues supporting the company's strategic goals. 4. 10% Directs and manages staff including hiring, performance management and assessment, development, mentoring, training, and staff budgets. 5. 15% Provides knowledge and support in conjunction with the IT executive staff to assist the SVP of Centralized Shared Services in department strategic planning. 6. 5% Maintains a high level of knowledge in advanced and emerging technology relative to: Testing, Environment, Release and Configuration Management in order to offer recommendations on tools and infrastructure refinement. Maintains a high level of knowledge relative to technology and best practices in the areas of testing, environment management, release and configuration management in order to provide corporate vision and oversight of the current technology to offer recommendations and best practices enabling the company to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. This position is subject to a Level 6C security requirements. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems and a minimum 10 years management experience or total equivalent experience. Demonstrated skills/experience with success in managing high volume, service oriented IT project portfolios, systems, strategic planning, e-commerce, contract negotiation/maintenance, metrics and reporting. Experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of complex financial analysis, business process redesign and Software Development Life Cycles. Experience in supporting a broad range of technologies and application platforms, supporting release and configuration management, testing and environment management. - Knowledge and understanding of, and experience with multi-platform testing architectures, practices and standards across various platforms. - Awareness of new testing technologies / approaches, including automation, and how they could be leveraged to benefit validation strategies and initiatives. - Experience in testing life cycle methodologies and complex enterprise application integration testing disciplines Experience in introducing and implementing automated testing. Skills: The incumbent must have strong customer service orientation, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to motivate and persuade others. This individual must possess excellent strategic thinking and planning skills and the ability to develop and implement departmental plans. Additionally, the incumbent must have the ability to identify priorities and achieve results with a sense of urgency and give honest straightforward opinions on related issues. As a leader, the incumbent must be able to demonstrate equal amounts of results orientation, ability to lead people, and be willing to contribute ideas/opinions and take risks, where appropriate. As a Director, the incumbent should strive to develop and train staff, encourage a team approach and cross-functional teamwork to serve the best interests of the client and the organization. Preferred: Degree or Advanced Degree in Information Systems or related area; Prior Health Insurance business experience; Serena tool set. Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. ... Read more »
District Manager, LOFT, D.C/Virginia
2010-03-09 10:17:50
Ann Taylor operates under 3 distinct brands: Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor LOFT, and Ann Taylor Factory with approximately 900 stores open in the United States and Puerto Rico. Also known as the leader in fashion-updated classic apparel and accessories for today's working and non-working women, Ann Taylor is also celebrating new store openings. The associates at Ann Taylor are passionate about their careers. They are spirited, fun, energetic, and caring individuals who thrive on challenge and take pride in delighting their clients. They are true collaborators and are exhilarated by the limitless possibilities for them to learn and grow. If this sounds like you, we invite you to share in our future and experience great success in your career! District Manager Opportunity for stores reporting in D.C. and Virginia. Position Overview: To direct all activities required to achieve district goals, including sales and profit objectives, client service, human capital investment and retention, payroll and operating expenses, loss prevention, and merchandise presentation. Position Requirements: Human Resources: Proven ability to network and maintain talent pool for recruitment; select and develop Store Management teams; develop bench strength; coach and counsel; persuasively argue point of view without losing objectivity Client Service: Ability to function as a role model during all store visits, ensuring that the client remains the top priority; ability to respond empathetically to client’s needs Organization: Ability to organize, delegate, prioritize, meet deadlines, hold team accountable and follow-up on all activities within the district Leadership: Proven ability to challenge and motivate management teams in an atmosphere of mutual respect by fostering support of innovative business practices Merchandising: Knowledge of visual standards and techniques; ability to implement and interpret according to Ann Taylor’s guidelines, individualizing to store attributes Communication: Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication skills to Home Office and direct reports; ability to express and logically articulate point of view while reinforcing company initiatives Business analysis: Ability to forecast and analyze business trends and function within payroll, shortage and controllable expenses in order to maximize district performance and profitability Market knowledge: Ability to assess market, share information with team, and translate understanding to impact district business Educational Requirements and Experience: Minimum Requirements: Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum two years District Manager experience in the service industry with proven results ... Read more »
Supervisor, Derivative Accounting
2010-03-09 10:17:50
Supervisor, Derivative Accounting Hot Company! Hot Jobs! Moving up in the World! That?s our Motto is that your mission? Ajilon Finance specializes in placing accounting and finance professionals of all levels across the country. Would you like to add your skills to an aspiring organization? Are you an Accounting Professional that cares about working with big companies? Does it matter if you work with a progressive industry leader? If this sounds like you then please forward me your confidential resume. My client located in the Washington DC Metropolitan area is a leading company, with over 100 years of stability. They deliver resources to millions of residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout Washington, DC, and the surrounding region. They are currently in need of a Supervisor, Derivative Accounting which would have responsibility over the accounting and reporting for the Company's Derivative instruments and asset optimization program. Responsibilities also include reporting under SFAS No. 157. Supervises three Seniors/Specialists in identifying, evaluating, documenting, accounting and reporting for new or modified contracts or new transactions executed under existing contracts. Interprets and applies changes in the accounting standards as they relate to derivative accounting. Job Duties: • Properly account for existing derivative contracts - Insure that all identified derivatives subject to accounting treatment under SFAS No 133 are properly documented, valued, recorded, and disclosed on an ongoing basis. • Review valuation calculations and approve entries to record the value in the general ledger (including entries to derivative assets / liabilities, unrealized gain / loss, regulatory assets / liabilities, and or Other Comprehensive Income). Review and approve derivatives footnote disclosures in SEC reports. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting plus over 6 years of business experience. CPA certification required. Knowledge of accounting and reporting for derivatives under SFAS No. 133 as amended and as applied in the energy industry a strong plus. • Good knowledge of accounting and reporting controls and experience in applying such controls in an accounting organization. • Good technical skills in assessing complex contract terms, researching accounting guidance, and analogizing / applying such guidance to derivative transactions. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, keen insight and strong analytical ability. • Ability to utilize appropriate operating systems and software applications to analyze data and generate reports to include • Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). Desired: Big 4 accounting experience. Prior supervisory experience. Knowledge of PeopleSoft General Ledger. ... Read more »
2010-03-09 10:17:50
The project manager shall have:Our client requires an independent contractor to provide project management oversight for the entire scope of a Lawson Financial System Business Process Analysis and Application Upgrade. Activities will include managing and coordinating the activities of selecting a vendor team for the technical implementation of this project and managing all aspects of the project life cycle.This project is designed to complete an environment and application upgrade of client?s Lawson Financial system to version 9.0.1. The current environment is LSF 9.0.0.5 with version 8.0.3 applications. This project also includes Business Process Assessment consulting services to ensure that client is taking into consideration relevant business process and technical factors associated with the upgrade and implementation of recommended changes based upon stakeholder approval.Experience and Qualifications• 10+ years IT Project Management.• 5+ successful Lawson version 9.0 upgrades as Project Manager.• A Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience and education.• Ability to interface effectively with senior management, including recurring project status updates.• Experience working with all levels of User.• Proven ability to interpret end-user requirements.• A comprehensive understanding of all standard/current Project Management Methodologies and Systems Development Life Cycles.• Ability to plan for, assess, and manage risk as it relates to this project. ... Read more »
Visual Basic - C# - .Net Developers
2010-03-09 10:17:50
WHY WAIT? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? This may be your lucky day! It is time for a change, and CDI can help! We have an immediate need for a Visual Basic - C# - .Net Developers JOB DESCRIPTION CDI Government Services is seeking several, Visual Basic - C# - .Net Developers for a contract to direct position located in Metro accessible Washington, D.C. This is an opportunity to participate on a new project from the ground floor up. Working with a team, you will be using MS Visual Studio including C#, VB, SQL, IIS, SharePoint, etc. to help design and implement a Visual Basic project. Using Microsoft-centric tools- Visual Studio, C#, Visual Basic, SQL Server, IIS, SharePoint, etc. to Map business requirements into a business logic layer and database schema and deploy applications to end-users, and provide custom solutions. Responsibilities will include: * Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written. * Develop software applications using "best practices," such as design reviews, configuration management, requirement base-lining, and/or other components of the Rational Unified Process. * Analyze and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation. * Plan, organize, and have control of database systems. * Formulate and define system scope and objectives. * Explain technical concepts in non-technical terms. Requirements: * Experienced with C# * 2-5 years experience in design and implementation of applications using Microsoft technologies (Visual Basic, ASP, C#/.NET, SQL Server). * Development using Visual Studio. * Mapping business requirements into a business logic layer and database schema. * Deployment of applications to end-users. Desired: * Rational Unified Process (RUP) methodology and practices. * Unified Modeling Language (UML); creation of UML sequence diagrams and class interaction diagrams. * MCSD qualified. Candidates must be able to obtain an 85-P Trust clearance, which requires good credit All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring VISA SPONSORSHIP CDI Government Services Group is an EEO Employer TAKE ACTION! Why wait another day? It is time to act! Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!! ... Read more »
Associate VP of Property and Casualty Compliance
2010-03-09 10:17:50
A large company headquartered in Washington, DC, is actively recruiting for an Associate VP of Property and Casualty Compliance to manage and lead the Property and Casualty compliance group. The Associate VP of Property and Casualty Compliance will be responsible for the oversight and monitoring of all legal and regulatory compliance matters affecting the Property and Casualty insurance operations functions including but not limited to rate and form filing, agent licensing, underwriting and claims. Additional, responsibilities for this Associate VP of Property and Casualty Compliance position will include interaction with state and federal insurance regulators, implementation of new laws and regulations within the various business units, fraud reporting, complaint tracking, approval of advertising material and compliance-related project management. ... Read more »
2010-03-09 10:17:50
An Am Law 100 firm is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager who enjoys a fast-paced environment for its Washington DC office. The Marketing Manager will report directly to the Director of Client Development and will be the principal marketing officer for the International Arbitration, White Collar, Employment, Appellate, E-Discovery, Securities and Litigation practice groups. The Marketing Manager?s responsibilities will include 1) assisting practice group leaders in the development and implementation of marketing plans, 2) the development of law firm and practice group marketing materials, 3) promoting and coordinating media opportunities and managing media relationships, 4) writing and editing marketing materials, 5) maintaining and updating database and website content, 6) developing and facilitating marketing training, 7) supervising the RFP process, and 8) directing market research, special events, and seminar preparation. ... Read more »
2010-03-09 10:17:50
An Am Law 100 firm is seeking an experienced, mid level litigation paralegal for its Washington DC office. The Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys in all aspects of litigation, often times working independently on large, complex litigation matters from beginning to end. ... Read more »
2010-03-09 10:17:50
Global law firm has an opening for a Corporate Paralegal in its Washington D.C. office. As the Corporate Paralegal, you will provide organizational and substantive support to attorneys in the Financial Services Practice Group. The Corporate Paralegal will perform the following tasks: • research federal legislative law and regulatory rules on banking and consumer financial services (i.e. Electronic Funds Transfer Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth in Lending Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Bank Holding Company Act, International Banking Act and USA PATRIOT Act, etc); • research federal, state and international privacy and data security statutes and regulations; and • prepare banking and consumer financial service filings, memorandum, letters, agreements and articles in connection with mergers and acquisitions, holding company formations, charter conversions, and financial institution restructurings. ... Read more »
Litigation Support Project Manager
2010-03-09 10:17:50
A nationally renowned law firm is seeking a Litigation Support Project Manager to join its Washington DC office. The Litigation Support Project Manager will report to and work with the Practice Support Manager to create, modify, and improve litigation support processes including: a) identifying, developing, and implementing strategies for using litigation support software and technologies, b) preparing related documentation, and c) managing quality control measures. The Litigation Support Project Manager will assist in the management of practice support personnel to provide guidance and support in the area of e-discovery including being the top tier contact for a) diagnosing and correcting the most complex escalated system and network problems related to litigation and technical services tools and b) providing training and support to law firm staff on the use of Litigation Support Service systems and trial software applications. The Litigation Support Project Manager will manage existing and new vendor relationships with software and software systems. The Litigation Support Project Manager will prepare and manage requests for proposals (RFPs), request for inquires (RFIs) and request for quote (RFQs). The Litigation Support Project Manager will assist on departmental budgets, project plans and staff forecasting. The Litigation Support Project Manager will work with the Practice Support Manager in the overall management of the local practice support personnel. ... Read more »
2010-03-09 10:17:50
A well known downtown Washington DC law firm is seeking a mid level Immigration Paralegal for a temporary-to-hire contractual assignment with its Immigration Practice Group. The Immigration Paralegal will assist attorneys in all aspects of business immigration filings with an emphasis on EMPLOYMENT based immigration. The Immigration Paralegal?s responsibilities will include but are not limited to the drafting of petitions and applications, conducting research, analyzing legal resources, document management, corresponding with clients and government officials, and assisting with special projects as necessary. Law firm has a fantastic work environment, competitive hourly rate, and located steps from the Metro! ... Read more »
2010-03-09 10:17:50
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. This position will be responsible for assessing the technical and operational aspects of a product/program implementation and is a client-facing position responsible for the IT solutions supporting the business development and marketing efforts of the Government Constituent Services business unit. Focus is on systems and business process outsourcing (BPO) opportunities in human services programs, such as child support enforcement, eligibility, child welfare, and home and community-based services, among others. Responsibilities involve leadership of IT solutions for ACS government bids, which includes IT due diligence, architecture definition, and development and oversight of proposed IT solutions to meet clients’ and ACS’ business and technical requirements. This position works very closely with and receives technical direction from the ACS Center of Solutions Excellence (CSE). PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Define technical solutions for individual opportunities using existing ACS products, COTS components, and partner offerings Provide internal communications and IT support on proposed technical solutions Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to business, operations and technology teams on technology topics Define and oversee IT architecture framework proposed for individual opportunities Provide client-facing support of sales and product development process, including definition and communication of technology solution and validation of supporting financial models Enforce architecture and security standards in solutions developed for and described in proposals Demonstrate expertise in multiple areas of technology (network, hardware, software, security, data architecture, component-based architecture, application and web architectures, content management) providing a one-stop technical architecture resource for project opportunities. Act as an internal consultant in an area of technical specialty leveraging knowledge and skills across multiple technology offerings and multiple opportunities Advise internal organizations on implementation options and impact from a technical and business perspective. Challenge existing solutions and suggest new and innovative enhancements that will improve the quality, reduce costs or efficiency of offerings Support review and analysis tool / vendor selection process from both a technology and financial perspective Work with capture team and proposed project staff to identify the skills and knowledge required for the technical implementation/operations team. Provide resource requirements, identify training needs and help train new project team members Establish strong working relationships with the business, operations and other technology team members EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 7+ years of solid IT infrastructure architecture experience in one or more IT service areas. Must have in-depth knowledge of system architecture, business processes and software engineering and be able to rely on experience and judgment to plan, make recommendations, and accomplish goals 2+ years of solid programming and database experience, including working experience with Java, J2EE, XML, Java frameworks, .NET and C# Minimum 2 years of application architecture with technical lead type experience in a large project environment using cutting edge technologies Ability to quickly understand technology issues and troubleshoot solutions for different proposals simultaneously Good and demonstrable experience in analyzing, architecting, and knowledge transferring to capture and proposed project teams Experience in using, developing and documenting methodologies supporting System Development Life Cycles (SDLC) Working experience with SOA, XML, SOAP and web services types of integrations Working experience with one or more mainstream middleware solutions supporting an overall data synchronization strategy Experience with various data architectures Good working knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools Knowledge of architecture methodologies, standards and tools Solid operating system knowledge (e.g. UNIX, Microsoft Windows Server) Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science or electrical engineering, preferred SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Strong communication, writing, and documentation skills Capability to work in a fast-paced environment Experience with human services programs, preferred All other duties as assigned. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. ... Read more »
PRO COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITING SPECIALIST - D & O/EPLI
2010-03-09 10:17:50
Job Summary Under technical direction, responsible for underwriting risks in a book of Private Company and not for profit D & O and EPLI business. Works within specific limits of authority on assignments requiring significant technical complexity and coordination. Utilizes underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Reviews applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills. Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards. Also, determines the need for additional evidence of insurability and appropriate strategy. 2. Determines appropriate pricing based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements. 3. Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues to management as necessary. Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes. 4. Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations. 5. Analyzes quality and quantity of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review. 6. May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community. Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships. 7. May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas. 8. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. 9. Works with more senior underwriters or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling. May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship Manager or Director Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 1. Solid knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices. 2. Demonstrated technical expertise and product specific knowledge. 3. Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. 4. Ability to work independently. 5. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. 6. Ability to exercise independent judgement and to make critical business decisions effectively. 7. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software. Education & Experience 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred. 2. Typically a minimum three to five years management liability underwriting experience. Preference would be private and not for profit D & O and EPLI underwriting experience, and broker relationships in Washington DC/VA area highly preferred. ... Read more »
2010-03-09 10:17:50
Our client is seeking a mid level Landlord Tenant Attorney to join its growing Landlord Tenant group in downtown Washington DC. This Landlord Tenant Attorney will assist in the overall management of complex administrative hearings, in relation to District of Columbia and Federal laws and regulations influencing Landlord Tenant law. Additionally, the Landlord Tenant Attorney will act as a liaison between the Landlord Tenant group, the District of Columbia and Federal Agencies; and will perform other related duties as assigned. ... Read more »