• Direct the accomplishment of analyses, design studies, layouts, and designs on features for navigation, flood control, vertical construction and related projects.
• Provide technical advice on structural, electrical and mechanical engineering design and supervisor design computations.
• Plan and assign work of subordinates, set and adjust short term priorities and prepares schedule for work completion.
• Evaluate work performances and counsels employees on work and administrative matters.
• Coordinate development of structural, mechanical, and electrical designs and drawings required for projects.
• Oversee development of designs, plans and specifications for difficult mechanical and electrical systems containing unusual features.
• Advise others concerning electrical and mechanical design problems.
• Function as an authority on structural, electrical, mechanical engineering and architectural design matters within the agency.

Starting at $115,439 Per Year (GS 13)

• Direct the accomplishment of analyses, design studies, layouts, and designs on features for navigation, flood control, vertical construction and related projects.
• Provide technical advice on structural, electrical and mechanical engineering design and supervisor design computations.
• Plan and assign work of subordinates, set and adjust short term priorities and prepares schedule for work completion.
• Evaluate work performances and counsels employees on work and administrative matters.
• Coordinate development of structural, mechanical, and electrical designs and drawings required for projects.
• Oversee development of designs, plans and specifications for difficult mechanical and electrical systems containing unusual features.
• Advise others concerning electrical and mechanical design problems.
• Function as an authority on structural, electrical, mechanical engineering and architectural design matters within the agency.

Starting at $115,439 Per Year (GS 13)

The Associate Chief of Staff, Geriatrics and Extended Care (ACOS/GEC) is responsible for providing a full range of geriatric services for a diverse group of aging Veterans within the Hines VA Hospital. These duties include but are not limited to referral consultation covering all issues of Geriatrics. The ACOS/GEC will perform as a consultant to our inpatient service, Emergency Medicine service, and others as appropriate. In addition, the ACOS/GEC will perform Geriatric Evaluation and Management and will develop treatment plans for our residents in the Community Living Center. In addition to excellent leadership skills, the ACOS/GEC will be knowledgeable and proficient with VA Performance Measures and the principles of System Redesign, demonstrate leadership qualities, as well as strategic planning skills, dedication to patient-centered care, and a commitment to organizational stewardship. ACOS/GEC is required to lead, give direction, provide knowledge, skills and abilities in the area of geriatric and rehabilitative, and lead professional staff in these clinical domains.The Associate Chief of Staff, Geriatrics and Extended Care is responsible to the Chief of Staff. Leadership assigns patient care management by defining objectives, priorities and deadlines; general guidance is provided, but functions and responsibilities are carried out independently. The incumbent keeps the Chief of Staff informed of progress of all clinical and administrative matters. Results are reviewed for completion and conformance with policy

Duties and Responsibilities of the Associate Chief of Staff, Geriatrics and Extended Care (ACOS GEC) will include but are not limited to

• Ensures clinical care is delivered in accordance with hospital and VHA policy, meeting or exceeding community standards and VHA national benchmarks.
• Responsible for the fiscal oversight of the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service
• Chairs the Hines Hospital GEC Committee.
• Serve as a member of the Medical Executive Board (MEB) and is responsible for advising staff members of the recommendations and implications of Medical Executive Board action as it concerns the service and Medical Center.
• Serves on hospital committees and task forces, both standing and ad hoc, as appropriate. Participates in local, VISN, and national level committees.
• Assist the Chief of Staff in the enforcement of the policies of the Medical Center Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the staff.
• Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for medical students and Internal Medicine residents, and fellows from Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC).
• Develops performance metrics for all provider classification to drive performance and to direct desired behavior.
• Is in compliance with VHA Scheduling Directives to enhance the management of access.
• Is actively engaged in facility Quality Improvement activities, including compliance with the VA credentialing/privileging process and ensuring that an active Peer Review process is in place for Geriatrics and Extended Care Service providers.
• Actively engaged in Service Recovering and have knowledge of SHEP and other patient satisfaction data sources. Uses customer service data for service improvement.
• Operates a sound personnel performance management system in compliance with the Union Master Agreement and HR policies including VHA labor relations policies. Responsible for, have knowledge of and/or ensuring that the following are current.
• Has knowledge of and is in compliance with conflict of interest and ethics policies related to business practices/associations including contracting and procurement regulations.
• Actively collaborates with our academic affiliate Loyola Medical Center (LUMC).
• Other duties as assigned.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive- Approved
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , visn12hrccoe@va.gov- the EDRP Group for questions/assistance
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: M-F, 7:30am-4:00pm

Starting at $280,000 Per Year (VM 15)

• Assists the Child Development Center Director in the daily operations of the Child Development Center.
• Assists in the administration and evaluation of ongoing programs of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Provides assistance in the management of funds and resources to include developing the annual NAF and APF budgets, which includes submission and prioritization of program component requirements.
• Assists the director in the administration of the USDA nutrition/food program.

Starting at $72,553 Per Year (GS 11)

About the Sales, Marketing & International Directorate:
The Sales, Marketing & International Directorate provides value to the U.S Postal Service and its stakeholders by auditing and reviewing data collection systems, operations, as well as products or services related to sales and customer relations, marketing, product innovation, global business, mail entry and payment technology, and corporate communications issues. The directorate often uses complex data analysis of payment, tracking, and other systems to identify trends. Staff combine their data trends with evaluations of policy, field observations, interviews, and more to identify opportunities to strengthen controls and make data-driven recommendations.

To learn more about the Office of Audit, visit: US Postal Service Office of Inspector General


About the Position: The OIG conducts performance audits and reviews of multiple Postal Service functional areas. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and willing to learn skills in conducting program and performance audits.

The GS-07 equivalent is the trainee level in the area of auditing. The employee serves as a junior member of an audit team assisting with systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of Postal Service programs and operations. Work assignments are selected to provide training in the analytical evaluative aspects of the work and in the appropriate use of qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and techniques. The training is directed toward the recognition of incipient needs or problems and the identification, analysis and solution of problems. Assignments are selected to combine performance of productive work with supervised on-the-job training in both the judgmental and methodological aspects of the work.

The GS-09 equivalent serves as a member of an audit team conducting systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of Postal Service programs and operations, including assessments of efficiency, adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse. The employee performs assignments requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in the area of auditing.

The GS-9 level is distinguished from the GS-07 level by the ability to work independently to complete assignments of average difficulty. The employee may participate in more complex studies and projects designed to develop broader expertise, including:

• Performing assigned audit functions, individually and as a member of an audit team in accordance with OIG policies and procedures, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Assisting team with planning audits when there is ample precedent for the work covered by the audit assignment.
• Executing data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers.
• Reviewing and interpreting financial documents, policies, standard operating procedures, and contracts to determine accuracy in accordance with procedures, internal directives and regulatory requirements.
• Applying appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and tools to collect, arrange, process, and present data.
• Using critical thinking, data analytics, and applied logic to discern meaning of and interpret data and identify risks.
• Producing audit documentation such as internal review reports, follow-up assessment reports, findings, corrective and preventive action plans, internal review scopes of work, process flow charts, and work instructions, to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drafting audit reports and other documents that are clear, convincing, accurate, technically thorough, and appropriately targeted to the OIG's customers' needs.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

The USPS OIG is Excepted Service, uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

These positions are being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-07/09. The salary range for these positions is $54,728.00 - $87,024.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Review OPM's site for Locality Table specifics: OPM's General Schedule (GS).

Career Advancement Opportunities: Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program.

Starting at $54,728 Per Year (GG 7-9)

About the Sales, Marketing & International Directorate:
The Sales, Marketing & International Directorate provides value to the U.S Postal Service and its stakeholders by auditing and reviewing data collection systems, operations, as well as products or services related to sales and customer relations, marketing, product innovation, global business, mail entry and payment technology, and corporate communications issues. The directorate often uses complex data analysis of payment, tracking, and other systems to identify trends. Staff combine their data trends with evaluations of policy, field observations, interviews, and more to identify opportunities to strengthen controls and make data-driven recommendations.

To learn more about the Office of Audit, visit: US Postal Service Office of Inspector General

About the Position: The OIG conducts performance audits and reviews of multiple Postal Service functional areas. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and willing to learn skills in conducting program and performance audits.

The GS-07 equivalent is the trainee level in the area of auditing. The employee serves as a junior member of an audit team assisting with systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of Postal Service programs and operations. Work assignments are selected to provide training in the analytical evaluative aspects of the work and in the appropriate use of qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and techniques. The training is directed toward the recognition of incipient needs or problems and the identification, analysis and solution of problems. Assignments are selected to combine performance of productive work with supervised on-the-job training in both the judgmental and methodological aspects of the work.

The GS-09 equivalent serves as a member of an audit team conducting systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of Postal Service programs and operations, including assessments of efficiency, adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse. The employee performs assignments requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in the area of auditing.

The GS-9 level is distinguished from the GS-07 level by the ability to work independently to complete assignments of average difficulty. The employee may participate in more complex studies and projects designed to develop broader expertise, including:

• Performing assigned audit functions, individually and as a member of an audit team in accordance with OIG policies and procedures, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Assisting team with planning audits when there is ample precedent for the work covered by the audit assignment.
• Executing data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers.
• Reviewing and interpreting financial documents, policies, standard operating procedures, and contracts to determine accuracy in accordance with procedures, internal directives and regulatory requirements.
• Applying appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and tools to collect, arrange, process, and present data.
• Using critical thinking, data analytics, and applied logic to discern meaning of and interpret data and identify risks.
• Producing audit documentation such as internal review reports, follow-up assessment reports, findings, corrective and preventive action plans, internal review scopes of work, process flow charts, and work instructions, to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drafting audit reports and other documents that are clear, convincing, accurate, technically thorough, and appropriately targeted to the OIG's customers' needs.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

The USPS OIG is Excepted Service, uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

These positions are being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-07/09. The salary range for these positions is $54,728.00 - $87,024.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Review OPM's site for Locality Table specifics: OPM's General Schedule (GS).

Career Advancement Opportunities: Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program.

Starting at $54,728 Per Year (GG 7-9)

About the Sales, Marketing & International Directorate:
The Sales, Marketing & International Directorate provides value to the U.S Postal Service and its stakeholders by auditing and reviewing data collection systems, operations, as well as products or services related to sales and customer relations, marketing, product innovation, global business, mail entry and payment technology, and corporate communications issues. The directorate often uses complex data analysis of payment, tracking, and other systems to identify trends. Staff combine their data trends with evaluations of policy, field observations, interviews, and more to identify opportunities to strengthen controls and make data-driven recommendations.

About the Position: The Auditor role requires the individual to be highly motivated and experienced in conducting program and performance audits. The employee is to serve as a full-performance senior member of an audit team conducting systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of Postal Service programs and operations, including assessments of efficiency, adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.

The employee is expected to be skilled in performing all necessary functions of an audit throughout the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, individually and as a member of an audit team, with limited oversight in accordance with USPS OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

A successful candidate will have relevant experience in:

• Functioning as a member in a high-performing team.
• Conducting audits in topic areas which are complex or in emerging fields, such as fleet electrification and sustainability strategies and programs.
• Designing audit plans, including helping identify objectives, risks, scopes, methodologies, fieldwork, data analysis, and project tasks that provide a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations.
• Executing data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers.
• Producing audit deliverables and documentation such as reports, findings, action plans, and workpapers to communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately to internal and external stakeholders.
• Presenting oral briefings to management and other stakeholders, including communicating project status and results.
• Reviewing and interpreting complex documents such as policies, procedures, contracts, and other financial documents to determine accuracy in accordance with procedures, internal directives, and regulatory requirements.
• Selecting and applying appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and tools to collect, arrange, process, and present data, develop conclusions; and make recommendations.
• Using critical thinking and audit and programmatic knowledge to identify risks; understand trends and developments; prioritize work; evaluate strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; develop novel approaches to problems; and reach insightful conclusions.
• Representing the organization in meetings with officials from the Postal Service, other agencies, industry groups, or other internal or and members of external organizations.
• Providing technical expertise, support, and guidance to auditors and other staff.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

In-Office Requirement: The USPS OIG values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

Compensation: The USPS OIG is Excepted Service and uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11/12/13. The salary range for this position is $80,994.00 - $150,075.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit OPM's General Schedule (GS).

Career Advancement Opportunities: Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program.

Starting at $80,994 Per Year (GG 11-13)

About the Sales, Marketing & International Directorate:
The Sales, Marketing & International Directorate provides value to the U.S Postal Service and its stakeholders by auditing and reviewing data collection systems, operations, as well as products or services related to sales and customer relations, marketing, product innovation, global business, mail entry and payment technology, and corporate communications issues. The directorate often uses complex data analysis of payment, tracking, and other systems to identify trends. Staff combine their data trends with evaluations of policy, field observations, interviews, and more to identify opportunities to strengthen controls and make data-driven recommendations.

About the Position: The Auditor role requires the individual to be highly motivated and experienced in conducting program and performance audits. The employee is to serve as a full-performance senior member of an audit team conducting systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of Postal Service programs and operations, including assessments of efficiency, adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.

The employee is expected to be skilled in performing all necessary functions of an audit throughout the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, individually and as a member of an audit team, with limited oversight in accordance with USPS OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

A successful candidate will have relevant experience in:

• Functioning as a member in a high-performing team.
• Conducting audits in topic areas which are complex or in emerging fields, such as fleet electrification and sustainability strategies and programs.
• Designing audit plans, including helping identify objectives, risks, scopes, methodologies, fieldwork, data analysis, and project tasks that provide a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations.
• Executing data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers.
• Producing audit deliverables and documentation such as reports, findings, action plans, and workpapers to communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately to internal and external stakeholders.
• Presenting oral briefings to management and other stakeholders, including communicating project status and results.
• Reviewing and interpreting complex documents such as policies, procedures, contracts, and other financial documents to determine accuracy in accordance with procedures, internal directives, and regulatory requirements.
• Selecting and applying appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and tools to collect, arrange, process, and present data, develop conclusions; and make recommendations.
• Using critical thinking and audit and programmatic knowledge to identify risks; understand trends and developments; prioritize work; evaluate strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; develop novel approaches to problems; and reach insightful conclusions.
• Representing the organization in meetings with officials from the Postal Service, other agencies, industry groups, or other internal or and members of external organizations.
• Providing technical expertise, support, and guidance to auditors and other staff.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

In-Office Requirement: The USPS OIG values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

Compensation: The USPS OIG is Excepted Service and uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11/12/13. The salary range for this position is $80,994.00 - $150,075.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit OPM's General Schedule (GS).

Career Advancement Opportunities: Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program.

Starting at $80,994 Per Year (GG 11-13)

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as Director. Mission Support Directorate, exercising supervisory and managerial authorities over the Mission Support Directorate. Represents. advocates and serves as Command and Control (C2) Systems Subject Matter Expert for the Commander on Global Air Mobility mission support at the strategic, operational and tactical levels covering a wide range of responsibilities such as advocating and integrating new C2 software applications to increase mobility air force planning, tasking. execution and assessment efficiencies, resolving complex personnel and financial issues involving military. civilian and contract personnel for the organi7.ation and HQ 18 AF. and developing and advocating courses of action for global operations based on predictive analysis techniques.

DUTIES:

1. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Mission Support Directorate.
2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
3. Represents the Mission Support Directorate and/or 618 TACC with a variety of AF, Joint Command agencies and interested organizations.
4. Collaborates with various agency representatives from DoD. Government and non-governmental agencies to provide technical expertise related to air mobility support.
5. Manages 618 TACC resources, including annual budgets, equipment. and personnel.

Starting at $147,194 Per Year (GS 15)

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over Air Force Junior ROTC Worldwide. Serves as Director during extended absences, deployments, and breaks between incumbent. Responsible for all aspects of the AFJROTC Program. Represents the Air Force at the service-level to DoD, works through Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) to respond to Congress and Senators on Congressional inquiries on program issues. The Deputy Director manages a $100M budget to include the formulation; justification; and execution of budgets and works POM issues for the AFJROTC programs, or projects.

DUTIES:

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC Worldwide.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC Worldwide with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Starting at $122,198 Per Year (GS 14)

This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Summary:

Plans and manages all aspects of the organization’s safety, health and environmental program, holding direct responsibility for compliance with global safety, health and environmental regulations, as well as company policies, which are designed to exceed compliance standards, within AFB’s global facilities by performing the following duties.

Job Duties:

Develop an EHS roadmap and departmental strategic initiatives which align with the organization’s values and strategy.

Directs EHS efforts at the global level; develops and implements global programs and policies for monitoring and preventing chemical hazards, physical hazards, and environmental hazards at the facility, as well as managing workers compensation.

Drives best in class (top quartile compared to industry standards) EHS initiatives and works cross departmentally to ensure that all programs and policies, which align with global standards, are being deployed at the regional and functional level.

Direct the development of safety, health and environmental auditing tools and global and environmental safety management systems for compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Coordinates internal and external global risk audits to assess facility compliance with company and regulatory requirements. 

Creates internal report outs on findings and partners with facility leaders on the development and execution of subsequent corrective action plans.

Reviews and prepares information for public or regulatory meetings regarding environmental health and safety matters.

Develops data collection systems and analyzes data relating to safety, health and environmental risks to identify and execute on global improvement efforts.

Maintains and provides input to hazardous communications, including maintenance of material safety data sheet systems, chemical inventories and chemical approvals.

Identifies and provides global standards for EHS systems, equipment and monitoring instruments.

Partners with Engineering to establish global EHS design standards.

Implements or recommends control measures for exposure to hazardous materials or conditions.

Provides technical guidance to management and direct reports regarding safety, health and environmental risk and presents appropriate risk mitigation options, including cost and risk analyses.

Monitors the company’s health standards and directs the organization with respect to compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Develops metrics and maintains visual management systems to track and evaluate EHS performance and drive problem solving efforts.

Directs incident investigation and incident prevention programs on a global level, in an effort to minimize injuries and lost time costs. Reviews incident reports, driving to root cause and evaluating the need for potential changes to current global policies and procedures. 

Partners with Human Resources to manage workers compensation cases and injury management.

Prepares and maintains a global EHS budget and assist management in the preparation of regional EHS budgets, including CAPEX budget management for EHS projects.

Actively engages in global Management of Change (MOC) processes and engineering stage gate discussions to identify and mitigate potential employee or business risks.

Develops and facilitates environmental health and safety training that can be deployed globally, including Operator training and leadership training and communication programs that will strengthen leadership’s understanding of company policy and compliance standards. 

Creates and deploys a global safety training matrix for required training by job function and region.

Maintains global compliance calendars for environmental permitting and reporting requirements and ensures adherence.

Maintains a close working relationship with all functional, site and regional EHS leaders.

Partners with functional and site leaders to identify and select qualified candidates for departmental roles. 

Foster retention and engagement of team members and support individual development.

This role will also have responsibility of managing workplace EHS for the St. Charles facility.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or related field, Masters preferred; and ten or more years of broad related experience in US and international environmental, health and safety management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.  Prior experience with Lean Six Sigma systems and tools highly desired.

Additional traits/competencies that define a successful candidate:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of safety practices applicable to food research laboratory environments and ability to follow designated safety procedures.

• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills are essential.

• Ability to maintain accurate records relating to jobs as they are planned performed and completed.  Skill to use electronic means for recording data.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with peers, co-workers, operators, scientists, technicians, supervisors, customers and vendors as required.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Proficient skill level in MS Office Applications such as Word and Excel.

• Job knowledge competencies - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others and uses resources effectively.

• Demonstrates attention to detail

• Presents numerical data effectively

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

• Completes work in timely manner

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is  invested in your future!

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing and controlling network strategies, reimbursement contract negotiations, contract drafting, contract administration and issue resolution for 200 hospitals, 65 downstate PPO hospitals, 80 Medicare hospitals and 80 Medicaid hospitals In Illinois. The position is responsible for determining reasonable cost reimbursement (MRC) and for maintaining the integrity of these contracts.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develops and annually renegotiates reimbursement contracts with hospitals in Illinois and responsible for resolution of disputes and issues arising between HCSC, Med Select, Plan, PPO downstate, and Workers Choice contacts and hospitals.
• Develops network, drafts reimbursement agreements, and negotiates reimbursement contracts for all institutional providers, Plan, and PPO downstate.
• Responsible for completion of all MRC audit settlements and MRC billing budget and related activities.
• Responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency in the MRC audit process among all contracting hospitals.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Plan Hospital Contract and audit capability.
• Handles inquiries and requests for clarification and interpretation of the Plan Hospital Contract provisions and matters relating to preparation and submission of cost reports from providers.
• Adapts concepts to cost report treatments and settles cost reports taking into consideration changes in current policies, changes in GAAP and GAAS and changes in the Hospital industry’s financial practices.
• Determines when to allow or disallow certain costs on the Blue Cross Cost Report based on Audit Guide/GAAP and/or other intangibles.
• Negotiates new MRC contracts when hospitals change ownership or new hospitals enter the market.
• Assists VP in negotiation of new network products (Medicare Select, Workers Choice, CHP, etc.)
• Negotiates contracts and renewals for downstate PPO, Med Select, and Workers Choice contracts.
• Determines whether or not to bring a provider into certain type of contract situation given a multitude of factors (for MRC, PPO, CHP, etc.)
• Interacts with the Finance Division on monthly MRC accrual calculations
• Works with internal and external auditors to accomplish specific audit of department operations or information requirements.
• Develop and implement overall provider network contracting strategies that provide better value to customers. Within the framework of the overall provider network contracting strategy, develop and implement individual provider strategies.
• Using sophisticated modeling and valuation systems make assessments and set parameters for acceptable payment level targets. Devise strategies to reach agreement with providers within acceptable payment level targets.
• Negotiations individual provider contracts.
• Oversee research on and development of payment methodologies in response to provider requests, new technologies, local and national payment trends, and contracting strategies in order to improve payment value for customers.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of financial modeling systems to support the development of contracting strategy and individual contract negotiations including but not limited to the following:
o Predictive modeling of the expected effect on payments for contract rate and structure changes as part of individual provider contract rate proposal and overall contract strategy evaluations.
o Cost analysis and contribution to margin analysis on an overall network and individual provider basis.
o Historical payment and utilization trend analysis by provider or by type of service.
o Peer provider comparisons and analysis.
o Medicare Payment comparisons and analysis.
• Through extensive analysis provide analytical, statistical reports to internal departments regarding estimated financial impact of contract strategies and proposals/alternatives.
• Service as liaison in coordinating provider contracting strategies, explanation of contract rates, contract structure, contract language, historical payment performance and predictive modeling results.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc.
• Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.
• Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
 

* Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience in health care/insurance administration, hospital/health care contracting, and hospital/physician relations or related field OR Master’s degree and 10 years of experience in health care/insurance administration, hospital/health care contracting, and hospital/physician relations or related field

* 5 years of leadership/management experience
* Verbal and written communications skills
* 5 years of contract negotiation experience either at a healthcare provider or managed care company
* 10 years of hospital experience or managed care contract/reimbursement experience
* 5 years systems management experience
* Analytical, problem solving, quantitative, communication, prioritization, organization, and training skills
* Trouble shooting experience with solving system problems
* Management skills

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Regional Sales Director - Chicago

The RSD has responsibility for managing and developing accounts within the Illinois Enterprise market for accounts with 2,000 + employees.  You will be responsible for representing A10 Networks and selling its products and services to Enterprise accounts, specifically you will employ a high-touch, high-value sales model to successfully position A10 Networks technology into accounts.

You will be responsible for developing strategic customer relationships and new account sales across the territory. Specific requirements include developing a robust sales pipeline leading to the achievement of personal quotas.

Candidate Qualifications
The candidate must have prior experience of working as part of an Enterprise Account sales team selling network, infrastructure, security or enterprise software solutions. The ideal candidate will bring in prior relationships with a wide range of Enterprise Accounts and Channel Partners.

Position Qualifications

• Primary focus of this role is end-user sales and the role are responsible to drive end user new business sales and upsell opportunities for existing Customers
• Grow the business and deliver results to meet/exceed assigned target and % YoY growth
• Identify and qualify business opportunities with Enterprise Accounts  and mid-market Accounts. Support and develop new effective resellers in territory and make strategic business plans to drive business with partners (includes negotiation, coordination and business decisions to close deals)
• Develop reference accounts in select sectors with priority according to guidelines
• Develop and present professional sales presentations, control project progress at each stage, make constant sales calls and follow up with any potential leads, work with partners aggressively to close deals and finalize contracts, meet/exceed sales quotas and revenue goals
• Provide effective communication of A10's technology value propositions and solutions
• Manage partners' sales forecast reports as well as short-term/long-term business plans in an effective manner
• Maintain constant internal communications with Sales Engineer team and outside staff of resellers and customers. Turn in business forecast pipeline regularly and review with management on a weekly basis

Background - the ideal candidate will have:

• A proven career within high tech companies working as a Sales Executive within the Enterprise marketplace
• Experience of value-based selling and experience of working with ROI and TCO based proposals for customers
• An in-depth knowledge of application, network Infrastructure and security and will be familiar with all aspects of the network as well as developing technology trends (there is a very strong preference for application layer experience)
• A "Cradle to Grave" sales strategy (cold calling to close) and will enjoy the challenge of stimulating end-user interest in A10’s technology

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 4-year direct work experience within security or networking market
• Minimum 15 years sales experience
• Good written and oral communication, including formal presentation skills
• Self-motivated for new challenges to successfully deliver results
• Must be able to work under pressure with limited resources
• Strategic planning to build stable business stream
• Demonstrate professional knowledge to customers with good communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Salesforce.com (SFDC)
• Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

A10 Networks is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal subcontractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A10 also complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $237,200 -- $350,100 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.  Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
 

Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.

Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other’s employees.

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

 

The Challenge

Adobe is looking for an Account Director who is responsible for achieving sales targets through the sale of Adobe’s Digital Marketing product lines. As a part of our enterprise sales team, working with Adobe’s largest customers across the Healthcare industry. This includes the development of long-term relationships with customers as well as crafting strategic account plans. The Account Director will achieve this through software solution selling capabilities and direct, face-to-face contact with the customer. Responsibilities include building relationships at all levels with a focus on c-suite, and effectively navigating the customer's organization. You will guide and assist customers in achieving a successful start with Adobe and help them expand the value realized from our solution. This is a key role at one of the most respected technology companies in Silicon Valley – and the entire US. Successful candidates will be high energy, data-minded, naturally inquisitive, and tech-savvy individual with prior senior level sales experience. Do you value extraordinary benefits, and one of the best places to work in the world?

What you’ll do

• Act as the CEO of your Business
• Approach the business strategically and set a multi-year north star vision and strategy for your business grounded in value. Proactively identify and achieve path to sales plan.
• Be an innovative and resilient problem solver. Able to bring forward and take the lead on solving ambitious and sophisticated problems that allow Adobe to better serve our customers.
• Communicate with customers effectively and persuasively to uncover company-viable solutions from their view.
• Build strong executive relationships across multiple fields (CIO, CTO, CMO, CDO).
• Identify and gain alignment from customer on compelling business issue to be addressed.
• Demonstrate industry expertise, thought leadership, grasp of macro-economic environment and be a trusted advisor.
• Articulate the Adobe story, unique value proposition and how Adobe’s solutions align with customer’s vision and solve customer’s business issue (e.g. return on investment of product).
• Lead, collaborate and orchestrate Adobe's entire Ecosystem and Partners to drive outcomes. Use Adobe's ecosystem to the fullest potential.
• Collaborate to drive consensus and action. Owner and driver of the territory and account strategy and how the ecosystem will support.
• Manage large, sophisticated sales processes internally involving legal, deal desk, product marketing, product support& engineering and other Adobe customers.
• Identify and lead collaboration with external 3rd parties including tech partners and system integrators.
• Meet sales quota and run efficient business
• Advance and close sales opportunities - through the successful execution of the sales strategy and roadmap.
• Build strong account plans at the beginning of the year and lead regular account planning meetings to keep team aligned.
• Follow a well-adapted approach to maintaining a rolling 4Q pipeline. Keep pipeline current and quickly qualify opportunities. Collaborate with support organizations including Marketing, Inside sales, Partners and channels to funnel pipeline into your accounts.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 5 to 7+ years with consistent track record selling solutions to Marketing, IT, and brands or lines of business in large enterprise organizations;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, effectively partnering with other Adobe teams including Sales, Support, Engineering, Product & Marketing;
• Strong understanding of digital experience technologies and SaaS within the Healthcare space;
• Validated Sales Excellence and creative, problem-solving approach

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $237,200 -- $350,100 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.  Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
 

Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.

Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other’s employees.