Regression Modeler - Maricopa County (Phoenix, AZ)

The Maricopa County Assessor’s Office in Phoenix, Arizona is nationally known as a progressive industry leader providing high quality real property mass appraisal solutions to our constituents. We are looking for experienced regression modelers to complement our valuation team. Successful candidates are those who enjoy being on the cutting edge of the profession with an eye to learning and innovating advanced regression modeling techniques. You will develop, test, implement, and verify multiple regression analysis and mass appraisal models for an array of property types. In addition you will develop, test, and document SPSS model programs for single and multi-unit residential market value, commercial cost value, and multi-unit residential income values. The ability to produce, analyze and orally present summary statistic reports is a must. For inquiries call 602-506-7766 or apply at www.maricopa.com.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics or a closely relate field and two years experience in mass appraisal development, multiple regression analysis or sales ratio studies.

The Maricopa County Assessor’s Office is responsible for valuing over 1.4 million parcels of real property (homes, commercial buildings and land) and personal property (secured and unsecured assets) throughout the County’s 9,127 square miles.

Led by the elected County Assessor, the Assessor’s Office employs over 360 workers whose joint efforts are responsible for capturing, assessing, recording and notifying owners and other government agencies of the value of taxable properties.

As one of the largest employers in the Valley of the Sun, Maricopa County is able to offer employees many employment advantages:

• Choice of six health plans (Vision and Behavioral Health benefits included in all Plans) Employee coverage as low as a $0 premium per month; Spouse, Children and Family coverage available at comparably low premium rates.
• Choice of Three Dental Plans
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Three Weeks of Paid Personal Leave Time
• One Week of Paid Family Medical Leave Time
• 9/80 Flex Work Schedules Available in Most Positions
• Pension Plan in Arizona State Retirement System
• Employer Paid Life Insurance of One Times Annual Salary (not to exceed $40,000)
• Optional Additional Life Insurance Available at Group Rates
• Supplemental Family Life Insurance Coverage Available at Group Rates
• Tax Deferred 457 Savings Plan
• Long Term Disability through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Short Term Disability Available
• Subsidized Phoenix Transit bus passes
• County Credit Union
• Automatic Deposit of Pay Checks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Child Care Expenses
• Paid Bereavement Time

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Data Mining Expert - Pervasive (Austin, TX)

Pervasive Software provides embeddable data management and integration software to help companies grow and extend the value of their data investments. For more than two decades, Pervasive products have delivered value with a compelling combination of performance, flexibility, reliability and low total cost of ownership.

We are currently seeking a Data Mining expert with some Java experience. Must have experience in data mining of large datasets.

This is a regular full time position and is based in Austin, TX.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact: tsullivan [at] pervasive.com

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DataShaping Job Alert - July 2008

DataShaping Job Alert - July 2008

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Newly Posted Featured Job Ads

• Sr. Credit Risk Modeler - First American (San Francisco, CA)
• Senior Research Analyst / Marketing Science Analyst - ThinkVine (Cincinnati, OH)
• MES Application DBA (Columbus, IN)
• Vice President, Analytics - Vistaprint (Lexington, MA)
• Quantitative Analyst - D.E. Shaw (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)
• Software Developer - D.E. Shaw (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)
• Quantitative Developer - D.E. Shaw (New York, NY)
• Middle/Back Office Software Developer - D.E. Shaw (New York, NY)
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Sr. Credit Risk Modeler - First American (San Francisco, CA)

First American is the nation's largest data provider, supplying information resources and services that impact the major economic events of people's lives. We serve mortgage, real estate, and consumer-related businesses, as well as consumers themselves, with the data to help them make decisions, operate their businesses, and advance their lives. Tracing our history to 1889, The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is based in Santa Ana, California. Today, with revenues exceeding $6 billion, our company has 31,000 employees and 2,000 offices throughout the United States and abroad. For more detailed information about First American, please visit our Web site at: www.firstam.com.

Description:
LoanPerformance, a division of First American CoreLogic (FACL), the nation's largest provider of property and ownership information, analytics and services, and a member of The First American Family of Companies is the leader in mortgage finance, servicing, and securitization information and analytics. We created and maintain the industry's largest and most robust mortgage securities and servicing databases and provide state-of-the-art analytical tools that our banking, trading, and securities customers use to understand and manage their loan portfolios. LoanPerformance uses collected data to be the 'voice' of the mortgage industry. Since our inception in 1983 LoanPerformance has become the 'brain trust,' the definitive source of expert information about the state of the mortgage servicing and mortgage securities marketplaces. For more information, please visit our website www.loanperformance.com.

Join us as a Sr. Credit Risk Modeler working among the smartest and most often-quoted mortgage finance professionals in the business. You will develop loan-level, econometric-driven prepayment, default, delinquency, and loss severity models for inclusion in the LoanPerformance RiskModel software (mortgage populations include prime, alt-A, subprime, and other specialty mortgage segments). You will also perform periodic model validation, surveillance, and analysis to track and analyze model performance.

Note: We have two openings and these positions can be located in San Francisco, Sacramento or Santa Ana, CA.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
-An advanced degree (Master's, Ph.D., or ABD preferred) in Economics, Finance, Math or Statistics
-Minimum of 2-3 years' exposure/experience in consumer loan modeling or related areas
-Knowledge of statistical/econometric modeling techniques (e.g. logistic regression, survival analysis and Monte Carlo simulation methods)
-Experience in spreadsheet applications and advanced use of statistical applications/databases
-Ability to write customized programs for meaningful data analysis
-Advanced programming ability in SAS

Preferred:
-Knowledge of mortgage default and prepayment modeling is a big plus
-Programming ability in a matrix- oriented language such as Matlab, Gauss, SAS IML, or S-Plus Note: Position can be located in San Francisco, Sacramento or Santa Ana, CA.

Benefits:
First American offers an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth. Our salary and benefits package is competitive including:
-Health, dental and vision care
-401(k) retirement savings plan including a company match tied to profitability
-Long-term disability insurance
-Short-term disability insurance
-Discount stock purchase program
-Tuition assistance program
-Title and escrow fee reimbursement program
-Company credit union

E.O.E. M/F/V/D

The First American Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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Vice President, Analytics - Vistaprint (Lexington, MA)

Analytics drives every aspect of our business. VistaPrint Marketing employs world-class analytics and technology to make informed decisions on new product opportunities and marketing campaigns. Our Analytics team serves as an integral component of the company's continued success and growth by identifying new opportunities for our business and actively managing our current product and service offerings.

 

As a key leader within VistaPrint's North American Marketing organization, the Vice President, Analytics will be responsible for leading and growing a world-class marketing analytics team that serves as the focal point to optimize VistaPrint's CRM initiatives in North America. VistaPrint is looking for an expert who can apply best practices in customer, product business and on-line channel analysis to inform our marketing strategies.

 

The VP of Analytics will be responsible for guiding a team of customer and website business analysts and analyst managers, who will leverage the latest tools (SAS, Visual Sciences) and techniques (split-run testing, market research, statistical modeling, etc.) to translate data into actionable business recommendations. Ultimately, the objective is to become a world leader at uniting superior analytics with database/direct marketing campaigns to drive strategic insights and optimize customer lifecycle management for our millions of customers.

 

Key responsibilities include the following areas:
- Act as key leader in the Marketing organization by providing strategic insights and recommendations that contribute to the overall achievement of VistaPrint?s business and financial objectives
- Partner with marketing to provide analytic thought leadership in an effort to establish the vision, direction, growth platforms, and context for the success of the North America Business Unit.
- Work alongside marketing team leaders to drive and improve our customer acquisition and retention efforts
- Attract, develop and motivate a team of exceptional analysts. Managers, and leaders
- Understand, enhance and improve the analytical tools and techniques being leveraged by VistaPrint's US analytics teams to support marketing activities
- Lead the evolution of new analysis tools and techniques to optimize VistaPrint's ability to translate data into actionable business intelligence
- Position is located in Lexington, MA is expected to require minimal travel <10%

About VistaPrint
More and more, VistaPrint looks like a classic supercompany, destined to rank with Dell, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), or eBay. The company has a scalable operation, a large customer footprint, and a vast market opportunity. Better still, all its current growth has come without acquisitions."
Tom Taulli, Motley Fool - January 2007

VistaPrint (NASDAQ: VPRT) is the online leader of small business graphic design, printing and marketing services. Our vision is to help millions of small businesses worldwide grow their businesses. Having served more than 13 million customers, VistaPrint has experienced 31 consecutive quarters of growth. Currently shipping to over 120 countries, the company has a $1.6+B market cap, a 61% annual organic growth rate and a $19B market opportunity.

Contact: Linda Goodspeed: lgoodspeed [at] vistaprint.com

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MES Application DBA (Columbus, IN)

Function: Manufacturing
Industry: Manufacturing

Description:

We are an international search firm specializing in IT, Operations and Professional Services (http://www.franklincareers.com/). One of our international clients has asked us to help them find a Manufacturing MES Application DBA. The position will be located in Indiana. Our client is a multi billion manufacturer.  The company is rated as one of the “Best 100 Companies to Work For.”  Hallmarks of its cultural ethos include a profound commitment to diversity, collegiality, and team orientation.  The company has also enjoyed unusually strong growth over the past seven years and its stock is performing very well on Wall Street.   Overall, the primary responsibility for this position includes leading the database design, development, implementation and support of the Next Generation - Manufacturing Execution System.The Next Generation - Manufacturing Execution System is a program strategy devised to replace the company’s existing manufacturing execution systems with a common, modern, reliable, standards-based application set that can be cost effectively maintained.  This program also serves to produce the MES application blueprint that would be recommended for new corporate entities.This position will work closely with the manufacturing business, controls engineering and IT leadership at both the corporate and plant levels.  This position will work to ensure the product delivered meets the customer’s expectations from a functional and performance perspective.The ideal candidate will have the following skill set: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.  An advanced degree a plus.
• Technical expertise in Windows 2003, IIS, Oracle and Commercially off the Shelf MES Applications.
• Manufacturing Operations Literacy
• Strong Project Management skills, Planning, Prioritizing, and Goal Setting
• Understanding and experience with MES systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills utilizing structured problem solving techniques
• Structured Development Lifecycle and Development Methodologies
• Experience with process improvement using 6-sigma DMAIC or DFSS a plus
• Internal Customer Relationship Management
• Demonstrated Change Management experience

 The compensation package includes a competitive base salary, strong bonus program and relocation package and a full benefits package. Our client has paid bonuses with a multiplier for the last seven years, for example, a $10,000. bonus paid out with a multiplier of 2 results in a $20,000 bonus. If you are interested in being considered for this position, would you please forward  an updated resume as soon as possible to fmainero@franklincareers.com so that we may arrange a preliminary interview? If you are not interested but know of a colleague who might be, please forward this email.  We will pay a referral fee to any colleague who refers a candidate who is offered a position with our client. We look forward to hearing from you.  

Salary Range: 80000.00 to 95000.00

Contact Name: Frank Mainero

Contact: Frank Mainero: fmainero [at] franklincareers.com

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Senior Research Analyst / Marketing Science Analyst - ThinkVine (Cincinnati, OH)

ThinkVine, a privately-held, venture-backed, marketing science solutions company is accepting resumes for a Senior Research Analyst in our Cincinnati office. This position will support a wide variety of analytic initiatives in ThinkVine’s consulting group. This analyst will work with a staff of marketing science and marketing research professionals to provide a range of analytic support to include design, data manipulation, analysis, reporting, presentations, and ad hoc research. This includes the ability to extract, clean and format data; conduct statistical data analysis; and summarize the results in charts and a written report.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple disparate data sources for strategic reporting and analysis.
• Statistical analysis of customer data.
• Data transformations for analysis.
• Conducts and interprets multivariate analysis.
• Assists with data cleaning and recoding.
• Performs quality control checks to ensure accuracy of work.
• Writes and presents clear, effective, actionable findings based on analyses.
• Creatively solves problems.
• Explains complex methods in simple layman’s terms.

Requirements

• Excellent quantitative skills and knowledge of multivariate statistical analysis as used in market research.
• Expert knowledge of Excel and SPSS.
• Ability to develop clear and insightful reports in PowerPoint.
• Experience working with various types of data, including data sourced from consumer surveys, as well as from large (and often messy) customer databases. Ability to extract, clean and format data for analysis.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Graduate degree in analytic field preferred.
• At least three years of experience in market research, database analysis or other areas that emphasizes the analysis and reporting of marketing data.

The following skill sets are not required, but desirable:

• Experience with the following statistical and research techniques a plus: factor and cluster analysis, regression analysis, conjoint / discrete choice or neural networks.
• Ability to write SPSS macros.
• Intermediate-level programming ability in a major programming language a plus.
• Other programming (e.g. VBA, PERL, JAVA) /web/internet/database (e.g. SQL) skills also preferable.

A successful candidate would have the ability to conduct detailed analysis and uncover gaps or inconsistencies in the data, which could negatively impact model results. Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate detailed statistical findings in clear business terms to senior business managers are needed. Needs to work well both independently and within a team environment, and must be able to evaluate data mining and statistical modeling software.

About ThinkVine

Since 1999 ThinkVine has been providing insight and solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Our pioneering work provides a much needed bridge between traditional marketing research, economic modeling and statistical analysis. From marketing models and pricing research, to the creation of agent-based modeling tools that simulate the complexity of consumer behavior, ThinkVine solutions help companies make more informed and effective business decisions.

We are experiencing significant growth as more companies recognize the need for robust, business-oriented quantitative solutions to today’s marketplace challenges. Our work environment is challenging, yet casual and flexible. Benefits include medical and 401(k) as well as a generous holiday and vacation schedule. We are looking for qualified individuals who can help us meet this demand while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Contact: careers@thinkvine

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Middle/Back Office Software Developer - D.E. Shaw (New York, NY)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm, is looking for exceptional software developers to support its proprietary trading and asset management activities. In addition to having outstanding academic credentials and a deep knowledge of computer science, we're looking for individuals who can play a key role in the development of critical portfolio accounting, general ledger, workflow, and document management systems for a fund with approximately US $39 billion in aggregate capital. Promising candidates will have extensive experience with Java, Perl, and SQL; industry experience in a similar role is desirable but not required. Our company culture is focused but informal, which is reflected in our casual dress, relatively flat management structure, and flexible vacation policy, as well as in the high degree to which new employees work closely with senior staff on key initiatives. We strongly emphasize personal ownership of projects, and new hires are given substantial responsibility from their first day on the job. If you're interested in applying your intellect to challenging problems of software architecture and engineering in a stimulating, fast-paced environment, then we'd love to see your resume. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to DataShaping-MBOProg@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Quantitative Developer - D.E. Shaw (New York, NY)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $39 billion in aggregate capital, is looking for top-notch, innovative quantitative developers to help create computationally intensive strategies for trading in securities markets around the globe. Quantitative developers bring exceptionally strong mathematical, analytical, and software development skills to bear on interesting and challenging problems in computational finance and automated securities trading, such as the implementation of statistical algorithms for time-series analysis, the creation of new analytics tools, and the development and analysis of statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies. They also enjoy access to some of the most advanced computing resources in the world. Successful candidates have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs and have extensive software development experience using C, C++, or Java. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to DataShaping-QuantProg@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Software Developer - D.E. Shaw (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)

The D. E. Shaw group is looking for top-notch, innovative software developers to help it expand its tech venture and proprietary trading activities. We’re a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $39 billion in aggregate investment capital and a decidedly different approach to doing business. The application of advanced technology is an integral part of virtually everything we do, from developing computationally intensive strategies for trading in securities markets around the globe to designing a supercomputer intended to fundamentally transform the process of drug discovery. Developers at the firm work on a variety of interesting technical projects including real-time data analysis, distributed system development, and the creation of tools for mathematical modeling. They also enjoy access to some of the most advanced computing resources in the world. If you’re interested in applying your intellect to challenging problems of software architecture and engineering in a stimulating, fast-paced environment, then we’d love to see your resume.

To apply, e-mail your resume to DataShaping-Prog@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Quantitative Analyst - D.E. Shaw (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $39 billion in aggregate investment capital, is looking for exceptionally talented quantitative analysts. "Quants" at the D. E. Shaw group apply mathematical techniques and write software to develop and analyze statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies. Specific responsibilities range from examining trading data in an effort to increase profitability, decrease risk, and reduce transaction costs to conceiving new trading ideas and devising the simulations needed to test them. Successful quant candidates have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs; a considerable number have also competed successfully in the United States and International Math Olympiads as well as the Putnam Competition. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to DataShaping-Quant@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Solutions Architect - The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Seattle, WA)

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people's health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people - especially those with the fewest resources - have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, the foundation is led by CEO Patty Stonesifer and co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.

Job Description

Foundation Information Technology (IT) is responsible for evolving and executing the foundation's strategy for information technology systems in accordance with the organization’s business requirements. This includes planning, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating cost-efficient enterprise systems that support both distributed and centralized grant management and business operations. IT also supports foundation programs directly, consulting on the execution of grants that include IT components.

The technical architect brings a blend of competencies in the infrastructure and application domains. Qualified candidates will enable the successful implementation of enterprise architecture by identifying solution options and trade-offs and assisting in design and implementation efforts. The technical architect oversees application integration, reviews and implements third-party solutions and tools, and is responsible for defining technical standards and reviews.

• Applies technical and process background to define and document release management and configuration management processes and procedures
• Drives and documents technology-related decisions required to support general infrastructure requirements (e.g., e-mail, file sharing, load balancing, etc.)
• Work with application teams to ensure coding standards and adherence to architecture principles
• Work with the information management team and data architect to implement the foundation’s information management strategy
• Establish measures and techniques to achieve design quality
• Review, recommend, and influences selection of third-party software solutions
• Provide thought leadership to influence strategy, architecture direction, and technology decisions
• Identifies problem areas and opportunities and makes recommendations

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in computer science,  information systems, or equivalent work and education experience
• Excellent technical, organizational, and overall management skills
• Ability to articulate and adhere to a vision
• Experience in development, configuration management, infrastructure architecture, systems integration, solution deployment, and operations
• Experience with data center management and capacity planning
• Experience using Active Directory in custom developed solutions and commercial package deployments
• Knowledge of the architectural implications associated with the .NET platform
• Background in SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, WinFx technologies (WCF, WF) solutions
• Background in Microsoft SQL Server Data Warehousing and Data Management
• Well developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Four-year college degree in computer science,  information systems, or equivalent work and education experience

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AnalyticBridge Newsletter - July 2008

• We have added several new groups:
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• New success story: Data Mining Techniques Unearth Major Click Fraud Botnet.
• Interview with Analytic Leaders. We have two new interviews in June: James Taylor, Author, Principal at Smart Systems LLC and Co-chair of the Enterprise Decision Management Summit, and Dr. Theodore Omtzigt, CEO and Founder, Stillwater Supercomputing, Inc. Click here to read the interviews.
• We have published a list of 500 analytic websites found in member profiles.
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Statistical Analyst (Chicago, IL)

THE COMPANY

The client is a leading boutique strategy consulting firm that advises their Fortune 100 clients on profitable growth strategies. For over 30 years, the firm has focused their work on helping clients understand customer demand and align their businesses, products, and services to capture it. This is accomplished by combining proprietary understanding of market economics, primary research, and analysis with execution and organizational processes. They call this approach Demand Strategy, and it is what differentiates them from other strategy consultancies.

This Chicago based company serves many of the world’s largest multinational organizations, including 10+ members of the Fortune 50. They work hand-in-hand with senior client management to develop market-driven strategies that lead to profitable growth. The firm has a very entrepreneurial culture and places great value on the individual contributor, and on keeping a sense of work life balance.

THE POSITION

The Statistical Analyst will fill a unique role that combines work on several client project teams with responsibility for internal initiatives that extend the firm’s core of intellectual capital. The Statistical
Analyst will be able to rapidly gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries and support the work of senior Statisticians and Econometricians at the firm. The successful candidate will have an excellent academic profile, strong analytical skills, and a desire to make an impact.

Core Responsibilities

• Organize and execute statistical/econometric analyses
  • Work with project team to develop working hypothesis
  • Conduct primary and secondary research
  • Independently structure and execute analysis
  • Synthesize findings and identify key insights from analysis and data
• Communicate findings to the consulting team and the client verbally and in writing
  • Effectively participate in team and client discussions
  • Create portions of overall documents outlining growth strategy recommendations
• Work effectively with the project team
  • Complete deliverables on time
  • Take initiative to follow new paths to further the client answer
  • Proactively take on new assignments and responsibilities
  • Guide and assist other Business Analysts as needed
• Develop a solid understanding of the firm’s intellectual capital and proprietary methodologies
  • Develop new intellectual capital
• Promote firm development
  • Support additional programs and special projects as determined by the firm’s leadership team
  • Participate in formal and informal training programs and firm-wide initiatives

THE INDIVIDUAL

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution; economics or mathematics major strongly preferred
• Prior work/internship experience required
• Strong analytical skills; including course experience with econometric analysis and statistical testing and a minor in mathematics (or equivalent); some applied econometric experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task responsibilities/projects
• Highly motivated and eager to learn new concepts quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism and discretion in dealing with confidential information
• Excellent organization and time management skills

CONTACT

Marybeth Haas
Martin Partners L.L.C.
webmaster@martinpartners.com

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Quantitative Database Developer - Capital IQ (Chicago, IL)

Job Title: Senior SQL Server DBA / Quantitative Database Developer
Location: Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

Throughout your career, you’ve been able to solve large-scale database challenges quickly, correctly and consistently. You’ve developed a strong understanding of how to build and administer to data warehouses that are terabytes in size for speed, accuracy and productivity. You may have even worked within the financial services industry, and you’ve seen the mistakes others have made in database architecture. Now you’re looking for a new challenge, a challenge that would enable you to do things the right way.

Capital IQ seeks an experienced SQL Server DBA/Database Developer to join our team to develop quantitative research and data products for the global equity markets. The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills in large-scale database design and Microsoft SQL server implementation. In an industry where a thirty-minute delay means millions of dollars, you will also develop, test and maintain database procedures for our global platform and production applications that must be, in a word, bulletproof. You will face interesting challenges and be counted on to creatively determine how best to get your job done.

In addition to designing, implementing and tuning the data warehouse solutions to support our application development and internal processes, you will work with various data financial vendors, including but not be limited to: CRSP, Compustat, I/B/E/S, and a variety of smaller data vendors to establish ETL processes for automated daily data load and production. You must value the free exchange ideas, soliciting critical feedback to make your work better, and, above all, finding the best solution to the challenge at hand.

Along with technical skills, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong character, integrity and respect for others. You will be part of a young, smart and entrepreneurial environment, one where you can run with your ideas and directly impact the group’s bottom-line.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• 3-5 years of significant experience with Microsoft SQL server required.
• Strong knowledge of C#, XML, IIS, and excellent knowledge of .NET frameworks preferred.
• Strong skills using DTS, Integration Service, tuning complex T-SQL, troubleshooting database performance problems, and administering a very large database is a must.
• Working experience with ETL process and financial industry data vendors such as FactSet, COMPUSTAT, IBES and global indexes desired.
• Prior experience in data modeling, preparing ER diagrams would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with statistical and modeling packages such as Matlab, SAS and other SQL database technologies and/or quantitative research environments is a plus.
• A professional, detail-oriented, and energetic personality with the ability to work and thrive in an entrepreneurial and team environment. Must be willing to take direction, but also share ideas and feedback in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must have a BS or MS in computer science or related field with excellent academic credentials; a graduate degree is strongly preferred.
• Financial/investment industry knowledge is desirable.

Capital IQ provides high-impact information solutions to more than 2,000 leading financial institutions, advisory firms and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ web platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and software applications that enable end users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, optimize relationships and simplify workflow.

To learn more about Capital IQ, visit us at www.capitaliq.com. To apply to this position please send your resume to sysiqjobopps@capitaliq.com. Please include:

• The title of this position in the subject header.
• A BRIEF cover letter highlighting with your experience in the body of the e-mail. E-mails without a cover letter will not be read.
• Attach your resume as a Word document or PDF.

Capital IQ is an equal opportunity employer.

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Quantitative Application Developer - Capital IQ (Chicago, IL)

Application Developer
Location: Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

You’ve spent your career developing web and/or desktop applications that, like you, are fast, efficient and smart. Now you’re ready for a new challenge in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where you can make your mark.

Capital IQ seeks an experienced Quantitative Application Developer to join our team to develop quantitative research products for the global equity markets. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of our quantitative research product, as well as backend production applications under .NET framework. You may have even started your career at a financial services or financial analytics firm building applications which rely on vast time-series data and/or mathematical processes. Cool under pressure you always get the job done.

The successful candidate will work with large datasets and translate user requirements and needs into programming or technical specifications and recommend solutions to the team. You will face interesting challenges and be counted on to creatively determine how best to get your job done. You must value the free exchange ideas, soliciting critical feedback to make your work better, and, above all, finding the best solution to the challenge at hand.

Along with technical skills, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong character, integrity and respect for others. Ours is a young, smart and entrepreneurial environment, one where you can run with your ideas and directly impact the group’s bottom-line. This is potentially a senior-level position for candidates with relevant work experience.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

3-5 years of significant experience with full life cycle of web and desktop application development. Must be versed in the latest web technologies.

Advanced knowledge of .NET framework, ASP.NET, C++/C# and object-oriented design required.

Working knowledge of AJAX, Javascript, XML/XSLT preferred.

Strong skills in working with large datasets through SQL queries and an understanding of data modeling logical diagrams required.

Working knowledge of statistical or modeling packages such as SAS or Matlab and/or quantitative research systems helpful.

Sound programming logic, creative problem-solving skills, and excellent documentation habits are necessary.

A professional, detail-oriented, and energetic personality with the ability to work and thrive in an entrepreneurial and team environment. Must be willing to take direction, but also share ideas and feedback in a professional and courteous manner.

Must have a BS or MS in computer science or related field with excellent academic credentials; a graduate degree is strongly preferred.

Financial/investment industry knowledge is desirable.
Capital IQ provides high-impact information solutions to more than 2,000 leading financial institutions, advisory firms and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ web platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and software applications that enable end users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, optimize relationships and simplify workflow.

To learn more about Capital IQ, visit us at www.capitaliq.com. To apply to this position please send your resume to sysiqjobopps@capitaliq.com. Please include:

• The title of this position in the subject header.
• A BRIEF cover letter highlighting with your experience in the body of the e-mail. E-mails without a cover letter will not be read.
• Attach your resume as a Word document or PDF.

Capital IQ is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position: Send resume to sysiqjobopps@capitaliq.com

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Quantitative Analyst - Capital IQ (Chicago, IL)

Job Title: Quantitative Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

You’ve worked hard to achieve your advanced degree in math, financial engineering and/or a hard science, and now you’re ready to make your mark on the financial services industry. You may have even started your career in computer science or financial analytics, returned to school to earn your MS or PhD from a top institution and are now looking to test your skills on Wall Street.

Capital IQ is looking for an exceptionally talented Quantitative Analyst to join their research team. As a Quantitative Analyst, you will be responsible for performing statistical research on a variety of market and fundamental data to develop excess return models for our US and Global institutional client-base.

You will face interesting challenges and be counted on to creatively determine how best to get your job done. You must value the free exchange ideas, soliciting critical feedback to make your work better, and, above all, finding the best solution to the challenge at hand. Along with a keen analytical mind, you are an excellent communicator and writer, the type of person who prefers discussing an interesting book they’ve recently read to watching television.

Along with technical skills, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong character, integrity and respect for others. You will be part of a young, smart and entrepreneurial environment, one where you can run with your ideas and directly impact the group’s bottom-line. This is a potentially senior-level position for candidates with relevant work experience.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional academic background from a top program in area of concentration.
• Advanced degree in financial engineering, mathematics, statistics or hard-science field required. PhD preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of statistics, probability theory and stochastic calculus, along with the ability to apply the concepts to solve practical modeling and application problems.
• Existing knowledge of financial data, portfolio theory, and/or related work/research experience is preferred.
• Experience with programming languages – C++, VBA, C#, Java - is a significant advantage.
• Strong experience with statistical software packages – SAS, MatLab, and/or Perl - desired.
• A professional, highly dedicated, detail-oriented, and energetic personality with the ability to work and thrive in an entrepreneurial and team environment. Must be willing to take direction, but also share ideas and feedback in a professional and courteous manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas effectively and solve problem creatively.

Capital IQ provides high-impact information solutions to more than 2,000 leading financial institutions, advisory firms and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ web platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and software applications that enable end users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, optimize relationships and simplify workflow.

To learn more about Capital IQ, visit us at www.capitaliq.com. To apply to this position please send your resume to sysiqjobopps@capitaliq.com.

Please include:

• The title of this position in the subject header.
• A BRIEF cover letter highlighting with your experience in the body of the e-mail. E-mails without a cover letter will not be read.
• Attach your resume as a Word document or PDF.

Capital IQ is an equal opportunity employer.

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Investment Data Analyst - T. Rowe Price (Baltimore, MD)

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Working independently and on teams and committees, this position is responsible for providing front office investment support for Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders. In addition, the incumbent must maintain good working relationships with Front Office Investment clients and TRPA staff. Works closely with quantitative analysts, portfolio managers, investment analysts, and traders to investigate, design, automate or enhance investment processes and applications and to ensure that Equity and Fixed Income systems, databases, internal workflows and vendors evolve to appropriately keep pace with internal and external reporting needs for core and analytic data at security, portfolio, product and sector levels.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigates new products/vendors to automate and streamline workflow and data processes for investment associates -Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders.
• Works closely with quantitative analyst, portfolio managers, investment analyst, and traders to develop analytical systems/reports to be used by the investment associates for investment management/decision support. Takes the lead on coordinating and executing required systems testing for enhancements and upgrades; partners with TRPIT and HiNet developers to ensure complete, efficient connectivity between all relevant systems.
• Designs, plans, and develops solutions that automate and streamline processes for Investment Associates. Can manage projects independently.
• Seeks creative solutions to business problems. Investigates/researches integration of new products into/with full array of analytical systems (Vision, Market QA, Clarify, Wilshire Axioma, etc.) that assist the Investment process; provides system administration support for ancillary and primary analytical tools.
• Manages large data sets and resolves research data issues. Ensures data integrity, maintains data quality, resolves data discrepancies and identifies "gold standard" sources of information. Networks with appropriate upstream and downstream customers, vendors, service teams and developers to ensure data errors are resolved and processes are revised in order to mitigate risk of repeat issues; may also represent Investment Staff by serving on committees and project teams (e.g., MIDR Data Policy Committee) for evolving data needs and reporting along with impacts of regulatory changes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree and 4 yrs related work experience required
• Financial Industry experience working with Equity or Fixed Income data
• Detail oriented
• Technical background / Strong design skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a minimally structured environment
• Substantial technical or statistical programming skills, with demonstrable ability to employ those skills to solve complex modeling challenges in a limited time. Experience with Matlab and/or Splus is an advantage, as is knowledge of database management systems.
• Ability to master complex tasks with minimal supervision

Experience with:

• Object Oriented Programming/Design or Database architecture
• Integrating Products
• HTMLprogramming
• Unix Skills a must
• Self starter requiring minimum supervision
• Vision Database Knowledge desirable

T. Rowe Price is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Email resume with cover letter to: Karen_Robinson [at] troweprice.com

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Sr Staff Software Engineer - Walt Disney (Seattle, WA)

Walt Disney Internet Group (WDIG) develops and delivers a compelling mix of interactive entertainment and information content and services for Internet and mobile devices for audiences around the world. WDIG is both a developer of unique new media experiences specifically designed for Internet and mobile media, and a developer of new platforms for distributing content selected from broad, existing entertainment divisions and libraries of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC). Its paramount mission is to provide a safe, secure environment for consumers to experience the Disney brand anytime and anywhere as they inform and entertain themselves, look to join communities with other Disney fans, or shop for products and services. WDIG integrates the unmatched breadth of content with a best-practices approach to Internet and mobile technology and drives multiple revenue streams from premium content offerings, advertising and ecommerce. The business also provides centralized strategic leadership, business execution support and a world-class technology platform for all of the Internet properties of TWDC. WDIG partners with all divisions of the company to execute their mobile and Internet plans and directly operates Disney.com and mDisney worldwide, Disney Family.com, FamilyFun.com, Wondertime.com, Movies.com and the recently acquired Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com) which has further strengthened the company’s objective of establishing clear leadership in online virtual worlds for kids and families. In a move that adds to its already strong line-up of family-targeted Web properties, WDIG in December acquired iParenting Media (www. iParenting.com) which features a wide array of professional and user-generated content including thousands of articles and expert Q&A’s and hundreds of active mom message boards. Additionally, the network includes the highly-regarded iParenting Media Awards (www.iParentingMediaAwards.com), the only certified product review and awards program in the industry.

WDIG has built a strong family of branded Web sites and is now taking an aggressive position in the distribution of entertainment content to new platforms as well as embracing new technology trends in online entertainment. Through WDIG, TWDC has become an early leader in wireless and broadband content. In addition, WDIG businesses have all successfully developed and continue to grow multiple revenue streams such as advertising, premium content subscriptions, syndication and e-commerce.

TWDC Internet sites hold the number one position in the sports, kids and family categories. ESPN.com consistently ranks top among sports sites and Disney.com is the number one kid’s entertainment and family community site. Collectively, TWDC’s family of Internet sites rank sixth in online corporate presence.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Senior Software Staff Software Engineer in the Advertising Systems group you will be working with a talented team extensively involved in both the technology and business of serving large scale on-line advertisements The Walt Disney Company’s properties, including Disney.com, ESPN.com, ABCNEWS.com, Movies.com and others.

Primary areas of responsibility include architecture, design, and implementation of software systems responsible for advanced delivery and tracking of online advertisements delivered to web pages, media players, mobile phones, etc. This position is also responsible for heuristics and algorithms for behavioral advertisement delivery and statistical analysis of advertising data.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager of Advertising Systems, you will be involved in all areas of the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities will also include:

• Presenting technical issues and project status to senior and executive management
• Identifying problems and opportunities, and championing solutions within the scope of the team's work
• Documenting design, specifications, and code
• Estimating and measuring software performance
• Researching and evaluating new technologies
• Designing complex software systems based on business requirements, utilizing full software lifecycle methodologies
• Prototyping new technologies and approaches

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Task

• Software specification, design and documentation
• Software implementation
• Maintenance and Support
• Research and data analysis

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or similar field, Masters or PhD strongly preferred
• 5+ years of software design and implementation
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Aptitude for communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to meet project goals by business and team-driven deadlines

SPCIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Experience in statistical analysis, operations research knowledge a plus (esp. SAS, SPSS, or similar)
• Experience with relational database concepts and queries
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with web applications
• Experience with Object Oriented design and implementation
• Experience with Java, C++ or similar
• Ability to produce detailed design documents

TO APPLY, please visit www.disneycareers.com and search by JOB ID: 163349

To expedite consideration, we highly recommend that you BOTH upload your resume AND copy and paste the text when creating your candidate profile.

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Senior Teradata Database Developer – 2201

The Role:

At Netflix we have recently begun to build out the company’s Enterprise Data Warehouse systems using Teradata, Ab Initio, and MicroStrategy. This has created a strong need for a highly motivated developer who can think in the abstract and independently, while collaborating closely with the other members of the team. As a key member of the Analytics team, the Teradata Database Developer will be critical to continuing our progress on the new BI platform upon which Netflix is building its core Business Intelligence initiatives. A major initial goal will be to implement a layer of Teradata objects that adapt the 3rd normal form EDW model to a model appropriate for MicroStrategy and other specialized analytical applications such as marketing segmentation.

Requirements:

Success in this position will require significant (7 or more years) hands-on experience in:

• Solution architecture, design and programming in the Teradata environment (includes BTEQ scripting, loaders, Teradata SQL, stored procedures, and Teradata DB server concepts such as PPIs).
• ETL Processing concepts and implementation.
• Data modeling of OLTP and data warehouse database designs.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent technical degree.

Good to have Skills & Experience:

• Experience with MicroStrategy reporting and schema architecture
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• Teradata Customer Relationship Manager
• Teradata Certified Master V2R5
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Apply online at www.netflix.com/Jobs

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IT Project Manager/Business Analyst - Rail Europe (White Plains, NY)

Company Description:

Rail Europe is the leading North American supplier of European rail and related travel products. The company offers the most comprehensive selection of European rail products on the market, including single- and multi-country rail passes, Rail `n Drive products, point-to-point rail tickets, high-speed and scenic trains, sleepers, reservations and other rail-related products for use throughout continental Europe and the U.K. - a total of 35 countries. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of assigned IT projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Responsibilities will include the general follow-up of all functional aspects of various IT projects, including overall planning, functional specifications, quality assurance, training/communication, and deployment coordination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Consult with management and review project proposals to determine goals, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources.
• Coordinate recruitment or assignment of project personnel including assignment of duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Formulate and define/describe scope and objectives of project.
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks
• Develop project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources.
• Coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Establish project planning and ensure standards and procedures defined are applied.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify plan and related scheduling as required.
• Prepare project status reports and keep management, clients, and others informed of project status and related issues.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Coordinate and respond to requests for changes from original specifications.
• Coordinate IT and non-IT third parties as required by project
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including status reports, risk logs, and other deliverables as needed.
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• Coordinate project activities with commercial teams; identify resource/time constraints and work actively with commercial teams to define planning
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• Contribute to change management via training materials, user guides, and other documentation; assist commercial teams in execution of training and change management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years related experience or equivalent combination of educatioin and experience
• 2-3 years Project Management or 3-4 years Business Analyst experience
• 1-2 years in-depth experience in managing the following project phases: analysis/functional specifications, quality assurance, and deployment
• Proven track record of delivering mid-large scale IT project withing defines budget/planning targets
• 1+ years experience managing projects with web components (experience in consumer-facing sites a plus)
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• Can quickly gain knowledge on new systems and changing environment
• Able to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal oversight; manage priorities and multiple concurrent deadlines with limited management supervision
• Communicate changes and progress and able to manage project team activities.
• Has ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations, respond promptly to customer needs, solicit customer feedback to improve service
• Respond to requests for service and assistance, effectively manage customer expectations concerning deliverables.
• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, respond well to questions, demonstrate group presentation skills, participate in meetings at various levels (status, project steering committee, etc.)
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit, maintain morale of project team under difficult circumstances
• Exhibit confidence in self and others, and inspire and motivate others to perform well
• Knowledge of the travel/tourism industry is a plus
• Project management certification (PMI, etc.) is a plus

Job Response Information:

Send Resumes and salary range to: human_resources@raileurope.com or fax to 914-681-7279.

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Business Marketing Analyst - Online Retail (Madison, WI)

Responsibilities:

The Business Analyst Manager will:

• Analyze web site metrics and derive actionable recommendations to meet business objectives, including click path analysis, fall out analysis, shopping cart abandonment, user behavior, merchandising opportunities, and page conversion
• Conduct multivariate testing and make recommendations for optimal site layout, including pages for internal traffic and landing page optimization for visitors from external links
• Communicate and present metrics effectively to improve decision support systems
• Perform basic statistical analysis, such as calculating statistical significance, and distributions

The successful candidate will have the leadership skills to create and execute a strategy for performing experiments in order to achieve explicit business goals. Our client is looking for the motivated, self-starter who will establish themselves as the statistical expert. The responsibilities of this position have the potential to grow contingent on the success of the initiatives that the analyst develops.

Candidate must have a strong background in Statistics with formal training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in Statistics or Economics required
• 2+ years experience with a web analytics tool; Omniture preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Solid written and verbal communication with the ability to develop and improve decision support systems
• Financial or business analysis experience

Compensation:

• Base $90,000-$110,000
• Sign on bonus
• Stock grants
• Relocation assistance
• Full comprehensive benefits

J.T. Brady and Associates is an Executive Search Firm contracted to fill this dynamic role. Our client is a leader in the online retail industry. Specific details will be provided to the qualified candidate. They are experiencing tremendous growth and need high potential candidates to supervise this expansion. Location of position is Madison, Wisconsin. If you cannot commute or relocate to this area, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THE POSITION. If you wish to respond and possess the required background and experience, please contact us as listed below referencing Job Code BISP. QUALIFIED CANDIDATE RESPONSES ONLY. Resumes submitted by email must be in Word format. All responses will be held in strict confidence.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

CONTACT:

jtbrady [at] nauticom.net
J.T. Brady and Associates
10900 Perry Highway #12203
Wexford, PA 15090

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Senior / Principal SAS Programmer - PRA International (Raleigh, NC)

* Relocation assistance provided *

We are currently seeking experienced Statistical SAS Programmers for our growing Analysis & Reporting teams. Several levels are available...including TEAM LEAD / PRINCIPAL positions.
Our SAS Programmers provides statistical programming support and validation of statistical analyses, datasets, tables, figures and listings. Additionally, these individuals also provide statistical output for clinical study reports.
The Senior SAS Programmer will:

• Review clinical study protocols and case report forms
• Work with biostatisticians, writers and clinical staff to generate data summarization, analysis and reports
• Write and document programs
• Write command files
• Generate analysis databases in SAS
• Produce tables, listings and plots presenting data
• Review reports for consistency between text and tables
• Perform ad hoc programming
• May mentor new and/or junior-level programmers

The Principal SAS Programmer will:

• Provide senior-level statistical programming support
• Serve as the Project Team Leader overseeing operational activities of the other Analysis Programmers
• Provide validation of statistical analyses, datasets, tables, figures and listings
• Participate in the implementation / testing of new software applications
• Contribute to the review and update of SOPs
• Lead new business initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Statistics or Biostatistics (or comparable) is required; and advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of SAS programming experience (for a Sr. Programmer role) and 5 – 7 years of SAS programming experience (for a Principal Programmer role) – in a clinical trial setting
• Previous experience working in a pharmaceutical company or contract research organization (CRO) is required
• Strong experience using computerized systems – particularly SAS® programming
• Superior oral / written communication and presentation skills
• As a Principal SAS Programmer – you must have the demonstrated ability to plan, supervise, implement, and monitor the Statistical SAS Programming processes for multiple clinical trials

Website: http://www.prainternational.com/careers.htm
Contact: WaerhouseAimee [at] praintl.com

With more than 3,000 employees on six continents and over 25 years in business, PRA International has distinguished itself as one of the Top 10 international clinical research organizations (CROs) in the drug development industry. In 2006, we were ranked #48 in Forbes Magazines Top 200 Small Companies in America. We are the ONLY Clinical Research Organization to make it onto this list.

PRA International provides employees the opportunity to work on complex, global trials that can change the course of medicine. PRA has a single mission…to be the best clinical development organization in the world. Strategically aligned with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide, we provide a broad array of services that encompass the entire spectrum of clinical development and work on some of the most advanced drugs and biologics in development today.

In addition to a unique professional challenge, PRA adheres to a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy, a commitment to professional development, and a culture that encourages a work/life balance.

PRA International also offers:

• Extended personal time off – 4 weeks of Paid Time Off your first year; 5 weeks after three years; 6 weeks after five years
• Competitive benefits plan – including Annual Bonus Plan
• FLEXIBLE work schedules
• Access to world-class therapeutic expertise – unrivaled by any other CRO

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Senior / Principal SAS Programmer - PRA International (Lenexa, KS)

* Relocation assistance provided *

We are currently seeking experienced Statistical SAS Programmers for our growing Analysis & Reporting teams. Several levels are available...including TEAM LEAD / PRINCIPAL positions.

Our SAS Programmers provides statistical programming support and validation of statistical analyses, datasets, tables, figures and listings. Additionally, these individuals also provide statistical output for clinical study reports.

The Senior SAS Programmer will:

• Review clinical study protocols and case report forms
• Work with biostatisticians, writers and clinical staff to generate data summarization, analysis and reports
• Write and document programs
• Write command files
• Generate analysis databases in SAS
• Produce tables, listings and plots presenting data
• Review reports for consistency between text and tables
• Perform ad hoc programming
• May mentor new and/or junior-level programmers

The Principal SAS Programmer will:

• Provide senior-level statistical programming support
• Serve as the Project Team Leader overseeing operational activities of the other Analysis Programmers
• Provide validation of statistical analyses, datasets, tables, figures and listings
• Participate in the implementation / testing of new software applications
• Contribute to the review and update of SOPs
• Lead new business initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Statistics or Biostatistics (or comparable) is required; and advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of SAS programming experience (for a Sr. Programmer role) and 5 – 7 years of SAS programming experience (for a Principal Programmer role) – in a clinical trial setting
• Previous experience working in a pharmaceutical company or contract research organization (CRO) is required
• Strong experience using computerized systems – particularly SAS® programming
• Superior oral / written communication and presentation skills
• As a Principal SAS Programmer – you must have the demonstrated ability to plan, supervise, implement, and monitor the Statistical SAS Programming processes for multiple clinical trials

Website: http://www.prainternational.com/careers.htm
Contact: WaerhouseAimee [at] praintl.com

With more than 3,000 employees on six continents and over 25 years in business, PRA International has distinguished itself as one of the Top 10 international clinical research organizations (CROs) in the drug development industry. In 2006, we were ranked #48 in Forbes Magazines Top 200 Small Companies in America. We are the ONLY Clinical Research Organization to make it onto this list.

PRA International provides employees the opportunity to work on complex, global trials that can change the course of medicine. PRA has a single mission…to be the best clinical development organization in the world. Strategically aligned with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide, we provide a broad array of services that encompass the entire spectrum of clinical development and work on some of the most advanced drugs and biologics in development today.

In addition to a unique professional challenge, PRA adheres to a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy, a commitment to professional development, and a culture that encourages a work/life balance.

PRA International also offers:

• Extended personal time off – 4 weeks of Paid Time Off your first year; 5 weeks after three years; 6 weeks after five years
• Competitive benefits plan – including Annual Bonus Plan
• FLEXIBLE work schedules
• Access to world-class therapeutic expertise – unrivaled by any other CRO

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Manager of Analysis & Reporting - PRA International (Charlottesville, VA)

* Relocation assistance provided *

We are currently seeking a clinical trials professional with strong leadership experience in SAS Programming for the position of Manager of Analysis & Reporting. This person will directly supervise a staff of SAS Programmers in our Charlottesville, VA office. This team prepares and executes statistical analyses and contributes to clinical development and regulatory submissions.

The individual selected for this position will manage the daily operations of Analysis & Reporting business functions to ensure project objectives are met. In a highly visible role, this Manager will serve as the primary functional representative on project teams.

Some of the various accountabilities include:

• Scheduling and reviewing project tasks
• Leading and/or organizing project teams in areas such as regulatory (NDA/MAA) submissions, drafting report specifications, and coordination of data analysis
• Providing leadership in the delivery of services
• Ensuring that staff fulfills their responsibilities in accordance with PRA’s policies, procedures, and SOPs

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Masters degree from an accredited institution in statistics, biostatistics, pharmaceutical sciences, biology or a health-related field preferred?? Work experience in a Senior SAS Programmer capacity for 2+ years required
• Substantial experience working in a pharmaceutical company or contract research organization (CRO) – including supervision or management of technical staff
• Strong experience using computerized systems – particularly SAS programming
• Knowledge relevant to ICH statistical analysis and clinical study report writing guidelines preferred
• Superior oral / written communication and presentation skills

Website: http://www.prainternational.com/careers.htm
Contact: WaerhouseAimee [at] praintl.com

With more than 3,000 employees on six continents and over 25 years in business, PRA International has distinguished itself as one of the Top 10 international clinical research organizations (CROs) in the drug development industry. In 2006, we were ranked #48 in Forbes Magazines Top 200 Small Companies in America. We are the ONLY Clinical Research Organization to make it onto this list.

PRA International provides employees the opportunity to work on complex, global trials that can change the course of medicine. PRA has a single mission…to be the best clinical development organization in the world. Strategically aligned with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide, we provide a broad array of services that encompass the entire spectrum of clinical development and work on some of the most advanced drugs and biologics in development today.

In addition to a unique professional challenge, PRA adheres to a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy, a commitment to professional development, and a culture that encourages a work/life balance.

PRA International also offers:

• Extended personal time off – 4 weeks of Paid Time Off your first year; 5 weeks after three years; 6 weeks after five years
• Competitive benefits plan – including Annual Bonus Plan
• FLEXIBLE work schedules
• Access to world-class therapeutic expertise – unrivaled by any other CRO

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Bioinformatics Database Developer (Memphis, TN)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research.

Currently, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has 2 openings for a Bioinformatics Database Developer (Job Number 16836).

The Bioinformatics Database Developer designs and implements scientific databases and database-enabled applications as directed to support basic research and other needs. The incumbent creates inter/intranet web interfaces to list, edit, insert, or delete database records, and ensures that these interfaces are responsive, attractive and easy to use. The Bioinformatics Database Developer modifies existing web-based databases as directed as well as sssists in the technical management of web applications and web servers including software installation, configuration, testing, and file management. The incumbent writes non-web-based programs when needed, such as for updating databases or performing maintenance. Additionally, this position acts as a resource for those departments that do not have expertise in database development and assists them in using this technology as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree is preferred.
• If a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of experience in database development and/or web development is required.
• If Master's degree, no additional work experience required; however, demonstrated proficiency in database development and/or web development is required.
• Experience programming database systems in Unix/Linux environments is required.
• Experience in coding standard SQL queries is required.
• Experience integrating databases with web applications is required.
• Biomedical or healthcare experience is preferred.
• Experience using LAMP technologies (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl) is strongly preferred.

St. Jude offers a positive working culture, professional advancement, & competitive compensation. Qualified applicants may apply for this position or others via our online process at www.stjude.org/jobs

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Manager, Business Intelligence Portfolio - (Portsmouth, NH)

About Liberty Mutual Group

Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a diversified global insurer and sixth largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. The Company also ranks 95th on the Fortune 500 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2006 revenue. As of December 31, 2007, Liberty Mutual Group had $94.7 billion in consolidated assets, $82.3 billion in consolidated liabilities, and $25.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue.

Liberty Mutual Group offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, commercial multiple peril, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, assumed reinsurance, fire and surety.

Liberty Mutual Group (www.libertymutual.com) employs over 40,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be involved in the following:

· Create a centralized and consistent approach to implement, support and manage Business Intelligence across the organization to maximize predictability, efficiency and quality of development, integration and operations related to Business Intelligence. Set Vision & Mission for BI.

· Provide Strategic Leadership to BI in Commercial Markets

· Oversight & Management of BI Organization

· Liaison with Business and IT Management on BI Solutions

· BI Budget & Financial Coordination

· Data Management Governance Member (silent)

· Administrative Management for BI Center of Excellence Team

· Responsible for approving any change to scope, schedule and financials.

· Remove obstacles affecting scope, schedule and financials as escalated by project team

· Established critical success factors for project team.

· Prioritization Setting

· Foster and participate in cross market knowledge networks

· Use mentoring & other skill building activities to ensure the highest quality professionals are being developed.

· Evaluate industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging BI technologies



Manages staff and provides technical guidance related to software development and related projects to a portfolio of applications. Oversees the development, implementation and execution of project plans for product maintenance, enhancements and vendor releases; ensure scope and schedule are established for projects and assignments; oversees operating plan and resource allocation for the unit, including prioritization and staff deployment. Ensures team adheres to applicable department and enterprise policies and processes.
Projects, products or operations are consistently more critical, more complex, have broader scope and have more impact than those delivered by individual contributors. Manages teams which are generally each composed of a minimum of 8-10 people.

Benefits

We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 401K and retirement plan, Accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Credit Union membership, Dental coverage, Dependent life insurance, Disability insurance, Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance, Employee life insurance, Long-term care insurance, Medical coverage, Paid time-off, Pay-for-Performance, Reimbursement accounts, Tuition reimbursement, Vision care coverage, and Work/Life resources.

Requirements

Must have in-depth knowledge of SAS and Hyperion technology stack.

Bachelors or Masters Degree in technical or business discipline or related experience, and a minimum of 8 years related experience with 3 years in a leadership role. In-depth knowledge of IT concepts, strategies, and methodologies; thorough knowledge of business functions and operations, objectives and strategies. In-depth knowledge of project planning methodologies and tools and IT standards and guidelines; knowledge of management concepts, practices and techniques. Strong negotiation, facilitation and consensus building skills;, strong oral and written communication skills; and strong presentation skills.

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 base

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