Marketing Database Analyst, SQL (San Francisco, CA)

Not only will you join Wells Fargo, a Fortune 50 company, but you also will join the Small Business Cash Management (SBCM) group, a dynamic, high energy, ambitious team focused on customer value, team experience, and the bottom line. This position offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience as you engage in a wide variety of analytics, work with diverse software applications, and interact with professionals who have strong expertise. Your success in this role could set you up to pursue multiple career paths within SBCM or beyond in Wells Fargo.

While fully half of this position involves database production activities, you also will invest a significant amount of time showcasing your analytical savvy and taking on some intriguing challenges. To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have at least three years of SQL and data analysis experience on account or customer-level datasets with diverse and extensive transaction volume. We're looking for a professional with solid database skills used for database marketing, strong business sense, and the ability to translate and simplify analytical data into useful business information. Along with strong SQL skills (ideally in Oracle) and MS Excel, SAS is a plus.

As an employer, Wells Fargo recognizes that people are our greatest competitive advantage. We offer an open, supportive environment and numerous learning and development opportunities to help you grow personally and professionally. We also make sure that all team members feel valued, do work that is challenging and makes a difference, and enjoy great benefits, rewards, and recognition.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO APPLY:

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Sr. Software Engineer, Business Intelligence (Mountain View, CA)

DESCRIPTION:

Do you enjoy being at the forefront of your technical field? We are searching for a talented, motivated individual - someone who has extensive technical skills; and will be a major contributor to a team that develops core tools used by our internal and external customers.

Join us in building the next generation business intelligence systems. Your role will be to help design and implement these mission-critical, semi real-time, enterprise-grade systems.

The Business Intelligence team is responsible for delivering key set of capabilities across all our high volume, high traffic applications. The intelligence derived from our tools helps internal and external partners make better informed decisions. The enterprise we are building is based on open-source components and off-the-shelf hardware, with the capability to cascade, and partition horizontally and vertically. It provides unlimited scalability, along with built-in fault tolerance and hot failover capabilities; mining, analyzing, and feeding real-time decision support systems.

Our enterprise runs on our own database replication system, recently open-sourced to bruce.codehaus.org.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 6+ years of hands on experience developing software systems
• Experience in and understanding of SQL and Unix.
• Must have good experience programming in Java. Candidates without Java must have strong C++ skills and a solid understanding of Object-Oriented design.
• Must have experience in data modeling.
• Strong knowledge of multiple RDBMS’s
• Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience
• “Ideal” candidate will have some experience with statistical learning

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Prior experience designing and developing BI platforms/tools
• Experience with dimensional modeling, data warehousing/data marts, ETL
• Experience with PostgreSQL would be helpful but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to understand real business problems and understand how BI should help solve those problems.
• Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience

OUR SYSTEMS RUN ON JAVA, OPEN-SOURCE TOOLS, LINUX, and POSTGRESQL.

Connexus offers competitive salaries and incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, an exciting collaborative work environment, and outstanding opportunities for growth.

If this challenge is for you and you want to add to the success of our growing company, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@connexuscorp.com. Please put "Sr. Software Engineer-Business Intelligence" in the subject of your email.

Connexus is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Senior Operations Analyst - Metron (Northern VA)

Metron

Metron is a scientific consulting firm with expertise in the areas of physical modeling, mathematics, operations research, and software development. We address challenging problems in the development of high technology systems for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications. Metron employs its simulation system products in support of real-time operations, experimentation, distributed simulation and wargaming, and the acquisition analysis process.

Job Description

Lead and oversee all aspects of operational analysis projects. Manage teams of analysts and software developers and successfully deliver products to clients. Interact with customers, both onsite and offsite, gather requirements and data, write and present briefings, and contribute to the development of Metron tools. Work with Group Manager to identify new customers, and to plan, formulate, and write poposals. This will include defining the objective or purpose of the work, estimating costs and specifying the capabilities of the product to be delivered. Participate in the design, implementation, test and evaluation, and employment of simulation tools.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Active DOD Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Military operations analysis experience, including C4I, Naval operations and tactics.
• Experience as a technical team leader, or in managing operational analysis projects.

Highly Desired:

• Experience with discrete event simulations.
• Strong technical/mathematical education or background.
• B.S in Computer Science, Math, Physics, Operations Research, or Engineering.

Helpful:

• Masters in a technical discipline.
• Experience in a variety of software development activities (e.g., design, modeling, prototyping, documentation, testing).
• Experience with or knowledge of US Navy Mine Countermeasure, and other naval littoral area systems, programs, CONOPS and tactics.

To Apply

Please visit our website at www.metsci.com, and click on careers. Metron, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Analytical group on LinkedIn

We are building a directory of statistical websites: journals, companies, training, books, seminars, people and many other categories. Any help with this would be appreciated. Feel free to spread the word about this project and the statistical job board ( datashaping.com ). We are also constantly looking to add some interesting material, e.g. salary surveys, data mining contest, keyword trends, etc. If you have some interesting contributions, feel free to contact us.

For those with a LinkedIn account, we invite you to join the statistical group that was recently created. It is the first and only one associated with networking / social websites. Here's the link with the invite:

Invite to Join the LinkedIn Analytical Group

Regards, Vincent

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

Quants at the D. E. Shaw group apply sophisticated numerical techniques and write software to develop and analyze statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies. Their work involves examining trading data to determine ways of increasing profitability, decreasing risk, and lowering transaction costs. In addition, quants research financial literature to identify new trading ideas and create simulations to test them. Quants with the D. E. Shaw group have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs; a considerable number of them 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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Software Developer (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $30 billion in aggregate investment capital, is looking for top-notch, innovative software developers to help it expand its tech venture and proprietary trading activities. The firm was founded in 1988 by David E. Shaw, who received his Ph.D. in computer science from Stanford and served on the CS faculty at Columbia before organizing the D. E. Shaw group. Activities range from computer-based quantitative investment management to the development and financing of technology-oriented business ventures, but are tied together by a common focus on the economic implications of technological innovation. We offer a casual work environment populated by some of the brightest graduates from the strongest computer science programs in the world. In many respects, the firm combines the best traits of academia and the corporate world, offering a focused but informal company culture 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 talents to challenging problems of software architecture and engineering in an intellectually stimulating environment, then we'd love to see your resume.

To apply, e-mail your resume toDataShaping-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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Risk Quantitative Analyst (New York, NY)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $30 billion in aggregate investment capital and an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, seeks an exceptionally gifted individual for the role of Quantitative Analyst in its Risk group. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in the Market Risk area of a Wall Street firm, money manager, or risk software vendor. The individual will be responsible for firmwide risk analysis and will work with individual portfolio managers on strategy-specific risk management. A Ph.D. in finance, mathematics, statistics, or econometrics is preferred. Exposure to systematic trading techniques is a strong plus, as is experience interacting with a trading desk or strategy managers. The role affords the exciting opportunity to help build a firmwide risk management infrastructure and to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in alternative asset management. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to DataShaping-RiskQuant@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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Analyst - R.W. Beck (Orlando, FL)

R. W. Beck, Inc. is a premier international business consulting firm that provides planning, financial and engineering solutions to our clients in the Energy, Solid Waste, Water and Water Resources industries. We do this by combining our business acumen with our technical expertise to help our clients confront the impacts of aging infrastructures and solve economic and technical challenges. With more than 25 offices around the world we are always looking for qualified engineers, consultants, scientists, and technicians to fill positions to help our clients in the energy, utility, financial, water resources, and solid waste industries.

Our differentiator is the quality of our people and the way we do business – with absolute commitment to objectivity and building trust. We blend our technical expertise with proven business acumen to deliver innovative solutions to our clients. And we have been doing it since 1942.

We offer our employees an attractive total compensation package. Competitive, market-based wages may be augmented by additional profit sharing and spot bonuses, in addition to our comprehensive benefits solutions, tailored to fit every employees needs.

We are often told that we are the engineering and consulting industry’s best kept secret – come check us out at www.rwbeck.com

Description:

R. W. Beck is seeking a candidate for the position of analyst for our Management Economic Consulting group (MEC), which serves the electric utility industry. The successful candidate will work in a team atmosphere assisting Project Managers by performing detailed analytical analyses and assisting in project execution. Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Analysis of financial and non-financial data.
• Preparation and analysis of financial projections and forecasts.
• Preparation of cost of service and rate analysis.
• Research and compilation of project data.
• Development of project reports, analytical work papers, and project presentations.
• Assist in preparation of project proposals and other business development efforts.

Experience Required:

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, engineering, or other related field. M.B.A. or M.P.A. preferred but not required. Candidate must have G.P.A. of 3.0 or better in their major field of study
• 2-3 years applicable experience, preferably related to the electric utility industry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft Access preferred, but not required
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Apply Online

Employer Job Code: 07-0128

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Systems Analyst/Programmer III - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, WA)

Job Title: Systems Analyst/Programmer III
Job ID: 20837
Location: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, provide programming support for data management, reporting, and analysis needs of SCHARP. The Systems Analyst / Programmer works in a team environment and supports the overall mission of SCHARP. She/he is expected to communicate effectively with other team members and be responsive to the needs of SCHARP staff as well as external agencies and manufacturers as required.

In support of protocol procedures, study-specific requirements, and clinical monitoring requirements, the incumbent may perform one or more of the following tasks in addition to other duties as assigned:

Major Duties

• Participate in CRF design and development of the data management system for studies.
• Design, test, document, and maintain SCHARP databases (SAS, DataFax, PostgreSQL).
• Develop, document, and maintain data cleaning procedures utilizing SAS edit checks.
• Design and support quality assurance procedures, standard operating procedures, and work practice guidelines and support documentation of those efforts. Follow SCHARP software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and processes.
• Implement and maintain standard datasets and reports.
• Perform study-specific or cross study ad hoc reporting.
• Document and transfer study data from main SCHARP databases to additional analysis datasets and/or provide study datasets and information to external parties.
• Create Acrobat files (PDFs) of specific CRFs for audit purposes (internal and external).
• Maintain version control on production programs.
• Automate routine data management tasks and reporting.
• Develop and/or maintain user interface programs and software tools.
• Lead standardization efforts or larger programming projects.
• Coordinate programming efforts for large or complicated studies involving more than one programmer.
• Lead projects involving two or more functional groups at SCHARP or that impact all groups within SCHARP programming.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years’ experience as a Systems Analyst/Programmer III or equivalent; or one year as a Systems Analyst/Programmer III or equivalent and a Master’s Degree in a job related area. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively as part of a project team. Experience with SAS statistical software is essential, preferably on Unix platforms. Strong SAS Macro and SAS reporting experience. Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Recommended Qualifications

Background and experience with at least one computer language. Proficient use of database management and statistical software. Experience with SQL. Unix experience is desirable. Knowledge of and experience in programming support of clinical trials, statistical programming, or other scientific research programming support. Experience in writing program, system, and/or database documentation. Experience writing work practice guidelines and standard operating procedures is desirable.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary DOE + Excellent Benefits
100% Full Time Position

Other Information

Job Number JB-20837

How To Apply

Please apply directly through our website www.fhcrc.org. The job number for this position is JB-20837. You may also send resumes directly to Alysha Duran at aduran@fhcrc.org.

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Systems Analyst / Programmer III - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, WA)

Division: Public Health Sciences
FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, provide programming support for data management, reporting, and analysis needs of SCHARP. The Systems Analyst / Programmer works in a team environment and supports the overall mission of SCHARP. She/he is expected to communicate effectively with other team members and be responsive to the needs of SCHARP staff as well as external agencies and manufacturers as required.

In support of protocol procedures, study-specific requirements, and clinical monitoring requirements, the incumbent may perform one or more of the following tasks in addition to other duties as assigned:

Responsibilities

• Participate in CRF design and development of the data management system for studies.
• Design, test, document, and maintain SCHARP databases (SAS, DataFax, PostgreSQL).
• Develop, document, and maintain data cleaning procedures utilizing SAS edit checks.
• Design and support quality assurance procedures, standard operating procedures, and work practice guidelines and support documentation of those efforts. Follow SCHARP software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and processes.
• Implement and maintain standard datasets and reports.
• Perform study-specific or cross study ad hoc reporting.
• Document and transfer study data from main SCHARP databases to additional analysis datasets and/or provide study datasets and information to external parties.
• Create Acrobat files (PDFs) of specific CRFs for audit purposes (internal and external).
• Maintain version control on production programs.
• Automate routine data management tasks and reporting.
• Develop and/or maintain user interface programs and software tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years’ experience as a Systems Analyst/Programmer II or equivalent; or one year as a Systems Analyst/Programmer II or equivalent and a Master's Degree in a job related area. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively as part of a project team. Experience with SAS statistical software is essential, preferably on Unix platforms. Strong SAS Macro and SAS reporting experience.

Recommended Qualifications

Background and experience with at least one computer language. Proficient use of database management and statistical software. Experience with SQL. Unix experience is desirable. Knowledge of and experience in programming support of clinical trials, statistical programming, or other scientific research programming support. Experience in writing program, system, and/or database documentation. Experience writing work practice guidelines and standard operating procedures is desirable.

How To Apply

Please apply directly through our website www.fhcrc.org. The job number for this position is AD-21174. You may also send resumes directly to Alysha Duran at aduran@fhcrc.org.

SCHARP SOPs

View the SCHARP SOPs that pertain to this position at www.scharp.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.

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Systems Analyst/Programmer III - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, WA)

Job Title: Systems Analyst/Programmer III
Job ID: 21130
Location: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, provide programming support for data management, reporting, and analysis needs of SCHARP. The Systems Analyst / Programmer works in a team environment and supports the overall mission of SCHARP. She/he is expected to communicate effectively with other team members and be responsive to the needs of SCHARP staff as well as external agencies and manufacturers as required.

In support of protocol procedures, study-specific requirements, and clinical monitoring requirements, the incumbent may perform one or more of the following tasks in addition to other duties as assigned:

Major Duties

• Participate in CRF design and development of the data management system for studies.
• Design, test, document, and maintain SCHARP databases (SAS, DataFax, PostgreSQL).
• Develop, document, and maintain data cleaning procedures utilizing SAS edit checks.
• Design and support quality assurance procedures, standard operating procedures, and work practice guidelines and support documentation of those efforts. Follow SCHARP software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and processes.
• Implement and maintain standard datasets and reports.
• Perform study-specific or cross study ad hoc reporting.
• Document and transfer study data from main SCHARP databases to additional analysis datasets and/or provide study datasets and information to external parties.
• Create Acrobat files (PDFs) of specific CRFs for audit purposes (internal and external).
• Maintain version control on production programs.
• Automate routine data management tasks and reporting.
• Develop and/or maintain user interface programs and software tools.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years’ experience as a Systems Analyst/Programmer II or equivalent; or one year as a Systems Analyst/Programmer II or equivalent and a Master's Degree in a job related area. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively as part of a project team. Experience with SAS statistical software is essential, preferably on Unix platforms. Strong SAS Macro and SAS reporting experience.

Recommended Qualifications

Background and experience with at least one computer language. Proficient use of database management and statistical software. Experience with SQL. Unix experience is desirable. Knowledge of and experience in programming support of clinical trials, statistical programming, or other scientific research programming support. Experience in writing program, system, and/or database documentation. Experience writing work practice guidelines and standard operating procedures is desirable.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary DOE + Excellent Benefits
100% Full Time Position

Other Information
Job Number AD-21130

How To Apply

Please apply directly through our website www.fhcrc.org. The job number for this position is AD-21130. You may also send resumes directly to Alysha Duran at aduran@fhcrc.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.

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Data Mining Contest: Uncover Criminal Activity in a Real Fraud Case

The purpose of the contest is to identify a particular type of highly sophisticated fraud that appeared in a pay-per-click advertising program. The fraud targeted one advertiser only. The two questions are

• Why are these clicks fraudulent?
• What type of click fraud is it?

Full details here

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 $30 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 $30 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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Senior Fraud Analyst (Los Angeles)

The Senior Fraud Analyst position requires hands on experience in statistical analysis, modeling, and advanced SAS and SQL programming skills. As the Senior Fraud Analyst, you will lead the end-to-end process of creating actionable fraud risk analytics including identification and creation of relevant datasets, performing data analysis, synthesizing relevant data, and presenting recommendations to management. This is a high visibility role and requires excellent communication skills as well as a dynamic and energetic approach to problem solving in order to further a best in class customer experience.

Responsibilities Include:

• Working with internal teams and clients to ensure that products are being utilized to the clients’ fullest advantage
• Researching and evaluating current and future technologies for use in building, maintaining, and enhancing client systems – making recommendations based on findings

Required Skills/Attributes:

• Experience programming in SAS or similar statistical software, specifically fraud rule creation, testing and management, including working with complex queries to interrogate client data and identify potential fraud trends
• Experience in manipulating datasets and samples
• SQL programming skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint or similar tools
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive results as self-starter
• Solid understand of various web-based technologies (.Net, J2EE, XML, & EJB)
• 4 year degree in business or statistics

Desired Skills/Attributes:

• Experience processing very large data sets
• Familiarity with data-mining techniques
• nowledge of online advertising & web analytics tools (Google, Yahoo, Omniture, SEM’s)

Application Instructions:

• Please email your resume as an attachment to jobs@authenticlick.net. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message. Please include the Title in the subject line of the email.
• Submit your Resume >Refer a Friend >
• Friend's Email Address

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Sales Forecasting Analyst - Large Energy Company (Los Angeles, CA)

DESCRIPTION:

A large Southern California energy company is looking for a high-level Sales Forecasting Analyst to work in their Los Angeles area office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with forecasting experience who is interested in living and working in Southern California. The company provides excellent salary and benefits, and is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

You will need at least Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, statistics, or an equivalent combination of experience. You should have substantial experience with statistical analysis, including an advanced ability to apply linear regressions. You’ll need excellent analytical skills and top-notch computer skills. Excellent proficiency with Excel and Excel macros is required, and experience with forecasting-specific software such as MetricsND is preferred. You should also be able to modify existing models and develop assumptions and run complex calculations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will work with a group of economists and meteorologists that forecast electricity demand from 2 hours ahead to 25 years ahead. You will be responsible for developing the long-term forecasts, from 6 months to 25 years ahead, and will be expected to develop forecasting models relating electricity use by customer class to various economic, demographic, and price variables, including the effects of policy variables such as energy efficiency and self-generation installations by customers. You will also work on analyzing demographics and economic factors that influence load growth and new customer acquisition, and analyze third-party forecasts of the economy to develop an area-specific economic outlook. You will work with short-term forecasters to develop a forecast of the hourly electricity load shape, and to adjust recorded sales for average weather conditions and variations in billing and tracking and reporting.

Send Resumes to: Lee Cordner, Cordner & Associates, Inc. 313 Point San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, CA 94901. email: lcordner@pacbell.net Ph. 415-455-9192 Fax 415-455-9193

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Software Engineer - Houston Advanced Research Center (Houston, TX)

Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) is looking for an information technology professional. HARC, a private, not-for-profit applied scientific research facility dedicated to sustainable development, is located in The Woodlands, Texas, 30 miles north of Houston. HARC offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, as well as the opportunity to work in a stimulating collaborative environment. More HARC information – www.harc.edu; More information about The Woodlands– www.thewoodlandstx.com

Education: Bachelor degree, Computer Science or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience: Masters, minimum of 5 years experience; Bachelors, minimum of 8 years experience.

Skills: Proven experience in the following:

REQUIRED: Programming (ASP.NET, ASP, C, C# 2.0 or above, T-SQL; VB.NET, VBA, Ajax, XML/ XSL, Google API, Quickbase API ); Databases (MS SQL Server 2005, MS Access); data mining; data warehousing; SQL Server Analysis Server; Operating System (Win Server 2003, Win XP); ability to provide desktop support for Windows XP and Vista.

DESIRED: Business Intelligence (MS Analysis Services, OLAP-BI); Tools (MS Project, SPSS, S-Plus, Photoshop, Flash); Sungard-Bitech’s Integrated Financial Administrative (IFAS) System with CDD, Workflow, and Common Code experience strongly preferred.

Additional qualifications/information: Must be eligible to work in the United States; strong oral and written communication skills in English required; ability to write design specifications and user documentation; detail oriented.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Contributing to projects through database programming and geospatial analysis using web interfacing; Technical leadership in database software initiatives including detailed assessment, integration and conversion of data; integration of distributed databases; integration of geospatial technologies; development of data mining tools; interfaces to and/or development of applications, models and tools; and software documentation; Work with other IT members to provide high-quality support to HARC users; Work with all PIs to contribute to IT related proposals; Investigate new technologies, new solutions to existing challenges; Propose cost savings strategies using new IT systems and process; Manage all aspect of projects (planning, execution, monitoring) according to the PMI standard.

Submit resume through HARC website:
www.harc.edu/jobs
Click on the job title.
Follow directions for resume submission.
No phone calls, please.

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Numerical/Physical Modeler and Analyst - Metron (Northern VA)

Provide technical support for numerical modeling and analysis of physical problems including but not limited to electro-optics imaging, RF propagation, radar, and acoustics. Design and develop high-fidelity physical and numerical models incorporating stochastic elements. Verify and validate models with real world data when available. Analyze model results to help characterize sensor/system performance, inform design decisions, and quantify technical specifications and operational requirements. Provide technical feedback based on modeled data to clients in a variety of domains. Divide work across multiple projects both independently and on a team. Explore new areas and domains of modeling and simulations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate degree in Applied Math, Physics, or Engineering
• US Citizenship
• Scientific computing, Numerical modeling and simulation experience
• Strong software object-oriented coding skills in C++ or Java
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience in probability, statistics, or stochastic processes

Highly Desired:

• Ph.D. in Applied Math, Physics, or Engineering
• Active DoD security clearance
• Experience in the software development industry or with DoD
• Experience in EO/IR, RF, and/or acoustic modeling
• Experience writing and using numerical models for real world applied problems

Metron

Metron is a scientific consulting firm located in Northern Virginia with expertise in the areas of physical modeling, mathematics, operations research, and software development. We address challenging problems in the development of high technology systems for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications.

Metron develops new R&D business areas through the application of mathematics, physics, and computer science. We work in small teams, led by Senior Analysts, who work closely with the new employees. Projects typically involve developing advanced algorithms implemented in a computer prototype system for our R&D customers.

To Apply

Please visit our website at www.metsci.com, and click on careers. Metron, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Sales Data Strategist - Network Solutions (Herndon, VA)

As a member of the Sales and Service team, you will be dedicated to architecting a companywide Data Strategy, managing the purchase of multiple lists, and delivering the appropriate data for new customer acquisition and base campaigns. These campaigns will include outbound calling, direct mail and email for the Telesales and Direct Sales organizations to achieve performance targets. You will have the opportunity to deliver immediate impact by overlaying this new data strategy on the basic campaign management plan that exists today.

The Data Strategist role is a strategic and cross-functional role, working to build a data strategy which includes an understanding of the charter of each sales organization and their target markets. You will need to determine when to purchase a list or to use an internal data source that will best align to the target prospect profiles of each part of the sales organization. You will determine what data is required on a campaign by campaign basis (name, title, size, URL, etc) to meet the objectives of the campaigns that are developed by the Product Marketing organization. You will build and maintain the model that determines the pipeline of leads that are required for each channel to meet revenue targets, measure the quality of lists purchased, determine which list vendors we will develop a long standing relationship with, and make recommendations for process improvements.

Job Duties:

• Develop a data strategy to support multiple channels within the organization and multiple campaigns simultaneously across the organization in a cohesive and complementary fashion
• Has first hand knowledge of or can independently find credible sources of external data to support Telesales and direct sales outbound calling, direct mail, email campaigns and/or seminars and webinars
• Work with the internal EDS team to deliver the data that meet the target profiles of new acquisition targets that map to campaigns that MARCOM has designed
• Work with the internal EDS team to deliver the data that meet the target profiles of the customer base for up sell and cross sell campaigns that MARCOM has designed
• Multitask and provide data sets for different campaigns launching at the same time
• Purchase multiple data sets for the same campaign for the purposes of testing to determine which lists are of higher quality and are the most successful which will then become a stable part of monthly recurring campaign schedule
• Work with the MARCOM department to set up robust metrics, analytics and reporting
• Negotiate terms, and develop long term relationships with the best list vendors that can provide data sets that not only match the target profile but are proven out in the call centers
• Manage the pipeline of leads needed to support each channel to allow them to hit revenue targets
• Develop the velocity model of monthly leads needs by channel to hit specific unit and product goals

Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred with 5-7 years of experience previously developing and executing a successful companywide data strategy
• Knowledge of industry best practices on data strategy
• Analytical and excellent problem solving skills
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel and Access
• Basic knowledge of database structure, e.g., relational, tables
• Working knowledge of Axiom
• Experience using database reporting tools.
• Proficiency with graphical display of data
• Knowledge of data warehousing
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Works well in a fast-paced, team-based environment

A Bachelor's degree required. MBA preferred.

Email your resume to Barbara Frick at bfrick@networksolutions.com

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Director, Marketing Modeling & Analytics (Northern CA)

Job Description:

Join a "rock star" company that derives competitive advantage from its analytical approach, is staffed with people who are highly analytical and data-driven, and invests significant resources in providing a rich data analysis environment across the company. Work with a senior management team that is analytically gifted, has an encyclopedic knowledge of the levers of growth and retention, and possesses a passionate commitment for building a brand of long-term enduring value. Accept your mission to deliver actionable and insightful models that increase new subscriber acquisition efficacy and new subscriber lifetime value. Seeking a quantitative leader with a very strong intellect, a good channel partner, a driver of business value, and a builder who is talented at recognizing good ideas, connecting the dots, and turning it all into actionable models. Position requires ten-plus years of experience in a publicly traded consumer-focused, consumer-facing company, where modeling and analysis have been considered core to accomplishing business objectives. Candidate must be steeped in deep technical knowledge of current direct response techniques, strategies and trends, and know SAS and CRM. A creative mind, an entrepreneurial spirit and pace, a drive to win, and high emotional intelligence and maturity are all a must. In addition, charisma, high standards, a happy and well-balanced life beyond work, and the motivation to always do what is best for the company are also

About Allard Institute Inc.:

Allard Institute Inc. is a global recruiting, resourcing and knowledge transfer business, specializing in financial services and other knowledge economy skill sets since 1983. An outgrowth of Allard Associates Inc., an executive search firm, Allard Institute Inc. has a world-wide reputation for its expertise in credit risk management, marketing, analytics, and business line management, all core competencies that grew up in the credit card industry. Allard Institute Inc. provides "on-demand" expert practitioners across a broad range of data-driven decisioning specialties in the form of permanent hires, business acceleration teams, interim managers, due diligence and fairness opinion teams, analytic product suites, and leadership development. Visit our website at www.allardinstitute.com

Details:

• Salary/Wage: 175,000.00 - 240,000.00 USD /year plus relocation assistance and options
• Status: Full Time, Employee
• Job Category: Financial Services Relevant Work
• Experience: 10+ to 15 Years
• Career Level: Executive (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc)
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

How to apply:

• Please include job code "DSS2174" on all correspondence.
• Email: lee.johnson@allardinstitute.com
• Reference Code: DSS2174

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