Total 44 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Khao Rup Chang, Mueang Songkhla District

• Logistics operation support
• Process improvement & digitalization
• Team activities

The Management and Program Analyst performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Perform analysis and evaluations on the effectiveness of program operations or policy in meeting established goals and objectives. Acts as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a project manager or team leader for large projects/programs/activities. Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional organizational lines.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods, techniques, and concepts to plan and conduct functional activities for projects/programs. Conducts research and studies to identify ways to improve overall work operations. Identifies and analyzes the causes of complex problems, gathers and organizes information on the uses of data to recommend solutions to problems, and develops and recommends improvements to systems and processes. Reviews and analyzes new and proposed policies determines impact on program operations and management, and ensures data integrity.

Possesses knowledge of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at both the headquarters and regional level. Coordinate international visits from Europe/Middle East and Africa regions to headquarters and FAA facilities which requires a working knowledge of the ATO and its programs. This may include escorting visitors to various FAA facilities. Support ATOs senior management on international travel and engagements including logistics, administrative duties, pre-briefings to executives, and development of event scenarios talking points, and e-books travel. Coordinate ATO experts’ participation in Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) work groups including establishing quarterly meetings at headquarters to track work and programs.

Utilizes automated programs and software such as Microsoft Project and Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Tableau, and Word to prepare documents, reports, and information for management. Maintains enterprise-level Knowledge Sharing Networks (KSN) and Microsoft SharePoint sites. Provides analytical data to assist other professions in creating and maintaining an electronic database of project and program information and data supporting numerous diverse programs and datasets. Recommends approaches for current and anticipated problems and issues involving business processes rules, processes, and procedures access. Works with management or more experienced professionals to solve problems.

Contacts are internal and external. May act as a point of contact to provide advice and guidance on international programs and policies. Facilitate the interaction between the Office of International Affairs (API) and the office of the General Counsel (AGC) with ATO offices engaged in international activities, including the development and execution of bilateral and multilateral agreements. May be called upon to communicate ATO International policies and procedures internally and externally.

Established policies/procedures for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or develop new processes. The work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. The work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, AJV, and/or ATO, and may affect the objectives of the FAA.

The Security Assistant:

• Enters information in office databases to include Personnel Security, Lost ID, Credentials, and MyID.
• Coordinates with each DOT Operating Administration (OA)to ensure HSPD-12 Cards are issued to each employee and to contractors who need access to DOT facilities and IT systems.
• Fingerprints all Customers as required using livescan fingerprint technology.
• Receives incoming mail and places in distribution box.
• Issuance of HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards at activation stations and maintains accountability of services provided.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-reliant, skilled candidate who possesses knowledge of the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) -12, PIV Card requirements. Individual must be able to learn, work and adapt to change in a high volume, fast paced environment both independently and with team members. You must have oral and writing skills, be able to identify and analyze an existing/potential problem, find suitable solutions for each situation, and/or seek guidance and be able to work with high level VIPs and experienced professionals.

The Human Capital Program Manager:

• Is responsible for managing the development and implementation of departmental human capital and strategic workforce planning products and initiatives.
• Demonstrates strong program and project management knowledge to effectively manage and execute a diverse portfolio of programs and initiatives.
• Provides oversight and guidance to staff responsible for strategic workforce planning, student programs, corporate recruitment strategies and other departmental level initiatives.
• Exercises responsibility for developing long range strategic plans, determining the best approach to resolving program issues and competing program requirements and effectively managing budgetary resources.
• Represents and/or leads where appropriate departmental, inter-agency and governmentwide working groups.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone with significant experience in managing inter-disciplinary programs such as but not limited to human capital, corporate recruitment, organizational assessments, student programs, workforce planning, and/or strategic planning. They should have strong written and oral communication skills, strong project management and project tracking capabilities and the ability to effectively engage with senior leadership across the organization.  Additionally, the Associate Director has a responsibility to be flexible to support changing priorities and to lead staff to influence programs, as well as identify and implement new processes and practices.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT: The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience applying Lean/Six Sigma principles (or other process improvement methodologies) to achieve and improve operational performance through the design, implementation, execution, and control of the Office of Aviation Safety (OAS) processes.

As a Business Process Manager, GS-0343-15, you will perform the following major duties:

• Serve as a focal point for providing a wide range of data analysis and process re-engineering services to all levels of OAS management and staff.
• Work with the Director in developing strategic plans for the implementation of short-term and long-term objectives for the office and is responsible for the documentation of measurements for agency-wide reporting requirements.
• Lead business process discovery for the OAS, evaluating processes throughout the organization and their integration.
• Utilize expert knowledge of civil aviation accident investigations to guide the analysis and redesign of processes, including the use of advanced methods involving statistical data analysis.
• Develop complex business cases and impact analyses to ensure buy-in with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with the Office Director and Deputies to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and measures needed to evaluate the capability of existing processes and the effectiveness of process and programmatic changes and improvements.
• Review and evaluate office written work products to ensure they are logical, well-organized, and understandable.

Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position.

This position is located the Small Business Operations Division, Contact Center within the Office of Small Business (OSB), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).The Small Business Operations Division is responsible for supporting OSB by managing the maintenance of OSB's systems such as Salesforce, EOL, and the Electronic Loan Management System (ELMS), internal projects, the Contact Center, and finally OSB's Budget. The Contact Center manages OSB's reporting through the data and reviews the Export Credit Insurance (ECI) Division's policy documents for exporter short-term multi-buyer and single-buyer insurance products within EOL. The purpose of the work is to assist U.S. exports to support EXIM staff, the contact center and other OSB offices.

At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a Junior Business Development Specialist advance trainee performing a variety of developmental assignments and projects to assist U.S. exports by providing support to the contact center and other OSB offices. Receives a diverse range of business developmental exposure to gain and develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed at this level; and to effectively prepare for an upward mobility opportunity within the division.
• Uses automated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, marketing tools and current software to support the Regional Directors to enter the appropriate data for loan transactions and enters new and amended Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) into the EOL. Conducts general random checks on various entities monthly to track and verify online shipment data matches the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA) report. Orders credit reports and uploads data to the Document Management System (DMS) for action by the various OSB staff.
• Orders credit reports and uploads data to the Document Management System (DMS) for action by the various OSB staff. Reviews and analyzes data on credit reports and refers discrepancies to appropriate staff member or supervisor for resolutions.
• Prepares Letters of Interest and amendments for various higher graded specialist for program applicants and requests for administrative and routine assistance from Regional Directors (RD), Lender Account Managers (LAM), and Broker Account Managers (BAM) as directed by the higher graded specialist and/or supervisor.
• Prepares transaction files to include exposure data on the obligor/guarantor, financial data as submitted or as retrieved from the Eurostar or other credit/financial information systems, D&B and other credit reports for the various staff throughout OSB; and reviews all information submitted by the applicant and information available in EXIMs files on the credit or corporate history of the obligor/guarantor.
• Prepares certification reminders and provides to higher graded specialist for review before sending to policyholders.

Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position.

This position is located the Small Business Operations Division, Contact Center within the Office of Small Business (OSB), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).The Small Business Operations Division is responsible for supporting OSB by managing the maintenance of OSB's systems such as Salesforce, EOL, and the Electronic Loan Management System (ELMS), internal projects, the Contact Center, and finally OSB's Budget. The Contact Center manages OSB's reporting through the data and reviews the Export Credit Insurance (ECI) Division's policy documents for exporter short-term multi-buyer and single-buyer insurance products within EOL. The purpose of the work is to assist U.S. exports to support EXIM staff, the contact center and other OSB offices.

At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a Junior Business Development Specialist advance trainee performing a variety of developmental assignments and projects to assist U.S. exports by providing support to the contact center and other OSB offices. Receives a diverse range of business developmental exposure to gain and develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed at this level; and to effectively prepare for an upward mobility opportunity within the division.
• Uses automated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, marketing tools and current software to support the Regional Directors to enter the appropriate data for loan transactions and enters new and amended Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) into the EOL. Conducts general random checks on various entities monthly to track and verify online shipment data matches the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA) report. Orders credit reports and uploads data to the Document Management System (DMS) for action by the various OSB staff.
• Orders credit reports and uploads data to the Document Management System (DMS) for action by the various OSB staff. Reviews and analyzes data on credit reports and refers discrepancies to appropriate staff member or supervisor for resolutions.
• Prepares Letters of Interest and amendments for various higher graded specialist for program applicants and requests for administrative and routine assistance from Regional Directors (RD), Lender Account Managers (LAM), and Broker Account Managers (BAM) as directed by the higher graded specialist and/or supervisor.
• Prepares transaction files to include exposure data on the obligor/guarantor, financial data as submitted or as retrieved from the Eurostar or other credit/financial information systems, D&B and other credit reports for the various staff throughout OSB; and reviews all information submitted by the applicant and information available in EXIMs files on the credit or corporate history of the obligor/guarantor.
• Prepares certification reminders and provides to higher graded specialist for review before sending to policyholders.

• Operating vehicles including passenger cars, station wagons, and pickup trucks.
• Loading and unloading passenger luggage.
• Maintaining safety and security of all passengers and cargo while also remaining punctual to any predetermined timetable.
• Schedule increasingly complex operations involving high numbers of passengers.
• Perform minor vehicle maintenance if necessary as well as prepare daily reports on vehicle condition or accidents that have occurred.
• May serve as an authorized courier of classified material.

You will serve as a Supervisory Marine Transportation Specialist and be responsible for identifying and providing capabilities, competencies, capacity; and developing doctrine and policy for the staffing, equipping, sustaining, and employing Coast Guard forces to meet Marine Safety mission requirements.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Maintaining oversight of all work in progress, monitoring for timeliness of completion and supervising work at a level appropriate for each subordinate.
• Performing the supervisory, administrative, and human resources management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Managing budget coordination for the Office of Port and Facility Compliance.
• Directing office long-term planning and program development efforts.
• Developing new congressionally mandated programs and formulating operational partnerships particularly with federal and international agencies.
• Representing the Office of Port and Facility compliance at domestic and international fora.

Supply Management Specialist / PD# 26917A

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee and analyze detailed plans, objectives, and metrics for their acquisition projects.
• Plan, implement, monitor, and determine the most appropriate path forward for effective and efficient equipment acquisition, requiring the application of advanced PM/organizational principles and the use of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Analyze, plan, and coordinate all phases of the acquisition life cycle to include definition, development, design, installation, training, operational support, sustainment, and modernization.
• Contribute to the PEO and the Program Manager's mission by planning, directing, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating all functions and objectives.
• Determine the goals of the project, estimation and scheduling and determining project milestones, to include all aspects of project/program management.
• Manage, direct and coordinate all tasks relating to their specific projects through the different functions in the life cycle phases: plan, source, deliver, maintain, and return.
• Provide good stewardship of available resources, resulting in providing clinicians with the most up-to-date equipment the industry has to offer, while providing the ability to forecast replacement needs.
• Identify cost items that significantly impact the clinical care mission, building methodology and updating it with lessons teamed/industry best practices, implementing PM core competencies, and building a common set of experiences through internal/external training.
• Evaluates management data, analyzes trends, identifies problem areas, and formulates proposals to ensure effective and efficient operations of the ECLM program logistics support.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Program Manager, other related Project Managers, matrix support organizations, the user community and contractor partners in support of the project execution.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Note: In accordance with 5 CFR §335.102(f), the promotion NTE date may be extended up to five years to meet temporary needs of the organization. This position has the potential to become a permanent position without further competition at the request and/or needs of the service. The appointment to a Temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.

• Represent the VALOR program and other VA senior leaders on logistic supply chain modernization related matters to Defense Health Agency (DHA) and external stakeholders to include task forces and committees.
• Assist with the development and support partnerships to address supply chain challenges.
• Identify and oversee needed supply chain projects for implementing systems participants in collaboration to support VA's logistics modernization efforts.
• Serve as a supply chain expert for the VA System Redesigns Program Management Office and provide a wide range of logistics management related tasks, which include identifying, analyzing, and developing supply chain management activities, and implementing new commercial business practices at VA facilities located worldwide.
• Develop, coordinate, and direct implementation of logistics management and supply chain activities and project to ensure that systems are effective and meet regulations and requirements.
• Perform supply studies and provides analysis on supply chain projects to identify potential systemic problems, develop resolutions to minimize impact, and identify supply chain business process improvements.
• Support the purchase of high quality, cost effective healthcare products and services.
• Perform and analyze all upgrades and installation of supply chain activities.
• Establish performance standards and evaluate the performance of subordinates, make determinations on grievances, recommend training, and approve leave.

Serves as a Branch Manager with overall authority for developing and implementing the mission support business operation workflows, solutions, and systems for the Office of Management Services. Assigns and manages varying levels of complex administrative assignments for a branch under the Employee Services Division (ANG-A2).

The Branch Manager is recognized as a subject-matter expert, both internally and externally, to and on behalf of ANG in all matters relating to administrative support, program, and project management. Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and expert advice on highly complex and challenging activities along with other ad hoc special projects/assignments.

Provides workforce resources to include human resources/staffing, performance management, workforce analysis, workforce development/training, and administrative programs (time and attendance reporting, wireless communications, space, controlled correspondences/directives, records management, etc.) to managers and employees within ANG. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of resource management applicable to the assigned programs.

Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other ANG and FAA organizations, as necessary.

Collaborates with the Office of Human Resources (AHR) to provide ANG with top-notch organizational human capital program support, services, and status reporting related to position management, performance management, workforce planning, workforce analysis, strategic recruitment, training and hiring flexibilities delegated to the Agency and/or staff office.

Supports the Director, Deputy Director, and Division Manager on human capital planning, workforce analysis, workforce development, and strategic recruitment efforts by identifying and assessing alternative approaches (including industry standards and best practices). Defines measures, tracks, and reports critical workforce service metrics, including identifying metrics deficiencies, gaps, or areas needing improvement to meet organizational needs. Works with senior management and/or more experienced professionals to resolve complex
issues or problems.

Develops new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques to accomplish tasks, and ensures processes and procedures are applied consistently throughout the organization. Utilizes a variety of automated databases to input, update, and maintain data and workload activity. Develops, or oversees the development and preparation of routine and recurring reports to provide updates and to assist ANG senior management with relevant analysis, planning, and status updates.

Other managerial duties include strategic planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Approves substantive personnel actions, such as selections and promotions involving employees. Defines and organizes staff and work to accomplish objectives and meet performance measures. Identifies and evaluates opportunities for operational efficiencies and/or cost savings.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.

Serves as a Branch Manager with overall authority for developing and implementing the mission support business operation workflows, solutions, and systems for the Office of Management Services. Assigns and manages varying levels of complex administrative assignments for a branch under the Employee Services Division (ANG-A2).

The Branch Manager is recognized as a subject-matter expert, both internally and externally, to and on behalf of ANG in all matters relating to administrative support, program, and project management. Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and expert advice on highly complex and challenging activities along with other ad hoc special projects/assignments.

Provides workforce resources to include human resources/staffing, performance management, workforce analysis, workforce development/training, and administrative programs (time and attendance reporting, wireless communications, space, controlled correspondences/directives, records management, etc.) to managers and employees within ANG. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of resource management applicable to the assigned programs.

Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other ANG and FAA organizations, as necessary.

Collaborates with the Office of Human Resources (AHR) to provide ANG with top-notch organizational human capital program support, services, and status reporting related to position management, performance management, workforce planning, workforce analysis, strategic recruitment, training and hiring flexibilities delegated to the Agency and/or staff office.

Supports the Director, Deputy Director, and Division Manager on human capital planning, workforce analysis, workforce development, and strategic recruitment efforts by identifying and assessing alternative approaches (including industry standards and best practices). Defines measures, tracks, and reports critical workforce service metrics, including identifying metrics deficiencies, gaps, or areas needing improvement to meet organizational needs. Works with senior management and/or more experienced professionals to resolve complex
issues or problems.

Develops new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques to accomplish tasks, and ensures processes and procedures are applied consistently throughout the organization. Utilizes a variety of automated databases to input, update, and maintain data and workload activity. Develops, or oversees the development and preparation of routine and recurring reports to provide updates and to assist ANG senior management with relevant analysis, planning, and status updates.

Other managerial duties include strategic planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Approves substantive personnel actions, such as selections and promotions involving employees. Defines and organizes staff and work to accomplish objectives and meet performance measures. Identifies and evaluates opportunities for operational efficiencies and/or cost savings.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.

This position could be assigned to one or more of the following organizations within the PMO: Surveillance Services Group, AJM-4.

The General Engineer applies expert technical knowledge of the practices, principles, theories, and techniques of engineering and experience in a broad spectrum of National Airspace System (NAS) related programs to lead research, development, and acquisition of complex and highly integrated engineering systems, equipment, and technology into the NAS. Acts as a technical expert to develop new and innovative concepts, approaches, methodologies, techniques, and policies, or as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging work activities. Uses knowledge of NAS components, interdependencies, and potential for operational improvements,
executes key program/project activities such as requirements development and management, systems engineering, and investment analysis on one or more programs.

Applies experience with program and/or project management principles and processes, such as lifecycle and logistics management, financial planning, and risk management to facilitate the integration of automation, contractual, and procurement elements into major NAS programs. Applies project and program management principles to lead formulation of strategies, financial, business and planning deliverables and activities across the enterprise of system and capability solutions. Monitors and facilitates the establishment of programs and changes to program costs, schedules and scope through skill in Acquisition Management System principles.

Applies knowledge of NAS programs and Enterprise Architecture to analyze data and to identify and mitigate and support Risks, Issues and Opportunities (RIOs) implementation and integration across the enterprise and in leading multiple programs. Researches, develops and identifies program dependencies and their associated RIOs using knowledge Air Traffic Management systems, including automation, surveillance; air/ground communications, weather and enterprise systems. Uses engineering expertise related to operational domains
and of the NAS to facilitate alignment of program dependencies and their associated RIOs and to provide expertise and advice to multiple programs on integration (synthesis) of capabilities into systems and the NAS.

Monitors the performance of contracts and provides technical advice to the contracting officer, as applicable. Leads enterprise level working groups solving technical issues and capitalizing on opportunities and engages senior leadership making recommendations that drive more effective and efficient organizational alignment, which may affect staffing of bargaining unit positions. Conducts engineering analyses and studies to define and interpret NAS level requirements and to conduct integration planning using the FAA NAS Enterprise Architecture. Leads the establishment and implementation of program Requirements Management Plans. Provides support to the goals of improving cross-organizational project implementation and communication.

Often develops new policies, procedures, and approaches taking into consideration FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards. Develops methodologies, data and tools to measure performance against goals. Monitors the automated dashboard and provides assistance with the planning and execution of the PMO enterprise Risk Management and Requirements Management activities for one or more programs.

Works mainly independently and has broad discretion to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies. As employee is a technical expert, his or her final work typically is reviewed for success in achieving planned results, not technical merit.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This position could be assigned to one or more of the following organizations within the PMO: Surveillance Services Group, AJM-4.

The General Engineer applies expert technical knowledge of the practices, principles, theories, and techniques of engineering and experience in a broad spectrum of National Airspace System (NAS) related programs to lead research, development, and acquisition of complex and highly integrated engineering systems, equipment, and technology into the NAS. Acts as a technical expert to develop new and innovative concepts, approaches, methodologies, techniques, and policies, or as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging work activities. Uses knowledge of NAS components, interdependencies, and potential for operational improvements,
executes key program/project activities such as requirements development and management, systems engineering, and investment analysis on one or more programs.

Applies experience with program and/or project management principles and processes, such as lifecycle and logistics management, financial planning, and risk management to facilitate the integration of automation, contractual, and procurement elements into major NAS programs. Applies project and program management principles to lead formulation of strategies, financial, business and planning deliverables and activities across the enterprise of system and capability solutions. Monitors and facilitates the establishment of programs and changes to program costs, schedules and scope through skill in Acquisition Management System principles.

Applies knowledge of NAS programs and Enterprise Architecture to analyze data and to identify and mitigate and support Risks, Issues and Opportunities (RIOs) implementation and integration across the enterprise and in leading multiple programs. Researches, develops and identifies program dependencies and their associated RIOs using knowledge Air Traffic Management systems, including automation, surveillance; air/ground communications, weather and enterprise systems. Uses engineering expertise related to operational domains
and of the NAS to facilitate alignment of program dependencies and their associated RIOs and to provide expertise and advice to multiple programs on integration (synthesis) of capabilities into systems and the NAS.

Monitors the performance of contracts and provides technical advice to the contracting officer, as applicable. Leads enterprise level working groups solving technical issues and capitalizing on opportunities and engages senior leadership making recommendations that drive more effective and efficient organizational alignment, which may affect staffing of bargaining unit positions. Conducts engineering analyses and studies to define and interpret NAS level requirements and to conduct integration planning using the FAA NAS Enterprise Architecture. Leads the establishment and implementation of program Requirements Management Plans. Provides support to the goals of improving cross-organizational project implementation and communication.

Often develops new policies, procedures, and approaches taking into consideration FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards. Develops methodologies, data and tools to measure performance against goals. Monitors the automated dashboard and provides assistance with the planning and execution of the PMO enterprise Risk Management and Requirements Management activities for one or more programs.

Works mainly independently and has broad discretion to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies. As employee is a technical expert, his or her final work typically is reviewed for success in achieving planned results, not technical merit.

Perform other duties as assigned.