Total 43 qa specialist job vacancies in Business Management / Project / Planning category in The United States of America

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Serves as a senior expert Acquisition Project Manager and concurrently independently leads and manages multiple highly complex and high-dollar value ($500M+) acquisitions from acquisition initiation through contract or Task Order award providing technical advice to the client, contractors, and Acquisition Procurement Center of Excellence (APEX) regarding pre-award strategies and activities. Identifies, analyzes, strategizes, optimally schedules, and tracks acquisition milestones to ensure that the acquisition satisfies client’s mission needs.
• Assesses and documents the appropriate acquisition strategy to accomplish the client’s requirement. Problem solves and incorporates expert and innovative solution(s) into acquisition activities and milestones as needed to resolve impediments to progress. Conducts market research and identifies the optimal acquisition strategy to accomplish the client requirement.  Serves as a senior expert GSA liaison in the pre-award phase to the client managing cost and schedule expectations.
• Translates client requirements and acquisition strategy into written documentation. Leads technical evaluation of the most complex needs and proposals. Uses senior expert acquisition and analytical knowledge, writes technical evaluation reports summarizing the Technical Evaluation Board findings.
• Develops, maintains, nurtures, and champions partnerships with clients, contractor support staff, and other GSA employees.

• Oversee the development of critical small business training and education programs for the NASA acquisition workforce and small business community.
• Ensure open lines of communication are maintained, establishing close working relationships with NASA acquisition senior leadership, business executives, and external stakeholders, i.e. (Congress, OMB, Industry), at all levels.
• Delegated technical authority on all small business and socio-economic guidelines, policies, regulations and legislation and will be responsible for planning and carrying out the policy, programming and outreach small business activities.
• Provide technical guidance to staff that includes functional solutions and various assigned work responsibilities.
• Lead in reviews, data analysis and reports on small business programmatic successes, challenges and designs mechanisms and formats to provide small business program information and highlights to all levels of management and stakeholders.
• Lead in the development and supports office budgetary planning, programming and execution as well as provides guidance on risk management and internal controls regarding office resources and IT systems.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

As a Small Business Specialist, the incumbent plans, directs, and promotes small business and industry participation in the Federal Government’s procurement.

• Assists the Acquisition Workforce to source socio-economic small businesses and small businesses that are responsible and capable to meet the government’s requirement.     
• Actively participates in acquisition planning, forecasting, projections, and subcontracting.
• Executes and provides assistance to the SBA PCR in executing duties and functions.
  relating to the Small Business Act, Section 15(k), and portions of Sections 8, 31, 36, 44, and other related acquisition and small business regulations as per Public Law 95-507.
• Proactively provides subcontracting plan negotiation strategy when a requirement acquisition strategy is Other Than Small Business. 
• Serves as advisor to GSA contracting officer's, prime contractors, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with subcontracting plans and procedures.
• Utilize automated systems to extract data to assist contracting officers with small business program matters and to monitor small business achievements against contractors' subcontracting plans.
• Fosters and possesses strong communication skills with all areas of OSDBU (Policy, Customer Care and Outreach, Regional Staff and Budget, etc.).
• When attending meetings, provides details of positive and/or negative issues impacting OSDBU, the small business program and/or any small business opportunities.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cohesively and speak in a well-organized, informative manner.
• Provides training on how to do business with the Federal Government, how to market your small business to the Federal Government, how to use the Forecast of Opportunities tool.
• Provides counseling, training, and assistance to industry and business concerns on a variety of matters which enhances the interest and participation in Government procurement.

As a Workforce Planning Specialist you will:

• Provide guidance on human capital programs for the Center, including recruitment, retention, position classification and related activities.
• Coordinate the recruitment process for the Title 5 and excepted service appointments to include fellowships and student programs for assigned programs.
• Determine the staffing needs and advising on the full range of recruitment activities.
• Assist program managers with developing position descriptions for clerical, administrative, and professional positions.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment objectives; monitoring assigned program recruitment activities and analyzing recruitment methods.
• Provide advice and guidance on a variety of appointment mechanisms to attract highly qualified scientists and researchers for permanent or short-term appointments to the agency.

Job Title: Business Improvement Specialist
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £42,245 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59135

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Business Improvement Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role:
As a Business Improvement Specialist, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Within an energetic and diverse team working to challenging timescales to deliver transformation projects / programmes in different functions and sectors across defence in the UK.

Day-to-day, you'll be reporting to the central Devonport Business Improvement function and be accountable to the Business Improvement (BI) Manager. Tasking will be the responsibility of the Transformation Programme Lead for the allocated project / programme. In addition to this you can expect:

• Supporting process improvement projects within the function, and work with specialists and leads to implement improvement plans.
• Providing analysis of data on useful information and insights including performance against plan.
• Supporting project activities applying a structured approach and process, ensuring the use of the correct tools and techniques to deliver project(s) through the lifecycle.
• Establishing trusting relationships with the business's key leaders and stakeholders, to ensure that there is a free flow of ideas, information and coordinated activity across the project / programme.
• Ability to perform a range of assignments using established approaches to analyse and resolve problems.

This role is full time 35, hours per week and is based at on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Business Improvement Specialist:

• Experience and understanding of project management (preferably PMQ) and the delivery of projects.
• Experience in project management with knowledge of related disciplines e.g. change management and lean working.
• Knowledge and understanding of organisational change models such as Kotter's, Lewin's, 7-S Model, nudge theory etc.
• Experience of analysis of data to provide useful information and insights including performance against plan.
• Ability to work well with small teams as well as a wider groups of stakeholders. Fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications for the Business Improvement Specialist:

• Qualified to a degree level or be able to demonstrate a career-based knowledge and experience.

Must have one of the following:

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
• APMG Change Management Foundation.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International:
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 19/11/2024

#BABDESTNUC

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We have an exciting new vacancy for a Responsible Business Specialist!

We are looking for someone to join our team on a 2 year fixed term contract initially, ideally to start in Jan 2025.

This role will lead on achieving full compliance with the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by enhancing our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting capabilities.

This legislation mandates comprehensive reporting on sustainability risks, opportunities, and impacts, requiring a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape and meticulous data management.

The postholder will consolidate reporting efforts to produce a unified report and improving efficiency and implement robust processes for data collection, analysis, and reporting to meet regulatory requirements. The postholder will also provide support for Group Senior Head of Responsible Business in all Responsible Business activities, as required.

This is a home-based role. What you will do:

• Gap Analysis - identify current deficiencies in our ESG reporting processes and develop strategies to address them in line with CSRD and SDR.
• Support submission of our annual external indices reporting such as EcoVadis and Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)
• Establish new processes and frameworks to ensure comprehensive and accurate data collection and reporting.
• Coordinate with various departments to gather necessary data, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with administrative tasks to support all current reporting requirements.
• Plan and deliver end-to-end Responsible Business projects and initiatives, working independently, but in collaboration with other parties and colleagues, as and when required.
• Develop, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including Capita colleagues and external organisation.
• Ensure queries and requests from people are responded to efficiently, accurately and in accordance with the Capita policies and/or relevant legislation.
• Provide support for Group Senior Head of Responsible Business in all Responsible Business activities, including charity and community.
• Raise awareness of the importance of Responsible Business.
• Promote a culture of responsibility and sustainability within the whole organization.
• Develop expertise and technical understanding of Responsible Business.

What we are looking for:

• Good knowledge and experience in ESG reporting and familiarity with the CSRD and SDR.
• Excellent collaboration and partnering skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to build trust.
• The ability to resolve complex issues and make sound decisions based on experience and judgement.
• Good drafting and briefing skills for senior leaders.
• Good project management skills - managing multi-strand projects.
• Industry-recognised Responsible Business/Sustainability qualification, such as IEMA Membership desirable but not essential.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Remote working

You'll be joining a large network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com . For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Business Incident Response (BIR) team is a specialized group that provides rapid and holistic resolution of critical escalations that threaten businesses' and partners' brands, relationships, and revenue streams. The team offers dedicated support to advertisers who experience friction on our platforms.

By leveraging cross-functional partnerships, the BIR team delivers an immediate and personalized experience for constituents and stakeholders during times of crisis. The team operates off-process and overrides barriers to ensure swift issue resolution, prioritizing resources dynamically to assume ownership over mission-critical incidents.

The escalations handled by the BIR team are complex and require expertise in areas such as operations, policy, process, and project management. The team comprises best-in-class specialists who leverage their skills to deliver outsized impact.

To succeed on the BIR team, you must be passionate about social media, real-time crisis management, and working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. You should have a strong interest in customer support and working cross-functionally with multiple domains, including policy and process. You must be comfortable with ambiguity and able to make quality decisions while remaining open-minded and flexible to feedback. You should be at ease in communicating relevant content and context to inform and enable internal and external partners, including executive level communication.

Successful candidates for this team are curious, resourceful, adaptable, influential, have a bias toward action, are comfortable with taking intelligent risks, and able to establish a collaborative network with partners across multiple domains. They have a proven track record of adjusting to dynamic environments while handling multiple workstreams and maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders, both internal and external.

Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and coordinate end-to-end resolution of high risk escalations, adhering to process and policy frameworks.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including external clients, internal partners, and leadership, serving as primary communication channel on critical escalations.
• Cooperate with cross-functional partners across the business to coordinate work, develop relationships, and execute assigned tasks within scope and timelines.
• Perform root-cause analysis, draft post-mortem reports, and drive innovation by proposing improvements to existing processes.
• Adopt best practices, provide team 'oncall' coverage (including weekend/holiday) on a rotational basis, and stay up-to-date with mandatory training and knowledge in areas of interest to the business.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working in large-scale operations, preferably policy or legal operations
• Demonstrated experience thinking strategically about complex issues leading to thoughtful recommendations, and making quality decisions when dealing with ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated experience managing and delivering projects.
• Solid understanding of how the broader social media landscape operates in the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in a related discipline such as Business, Legal, Public Policy, International Relations, or Computer Science.
• Experience working directly with global, cross-functional teams to solve issues and develop solutions.
• Experience influencing others leveraging data, analysis and vision.
• Experience with analytical tools (i.e. Excel, SQL, Tableau).
• Familiarity with Meta's suite of products.
• Understanding of the power of social media for businesses and the issues that are inherent to it.

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Position Type :

Type Of Hire :

Education Desired :

Travel Percentage :

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and contemporary Quantitative issues in financial markets and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

Product Support Specialist / Business Analyst

Required Exp Level - 0-6.5 Years

About the team

In today’s highly competitive financial markets, firms must not only deliver superior returns, but also take good control over financial risks and comply with stringent regulatory requirements. Throughout the industry there is mounting pressure on organizations to do more, requiring a clear risk strategy that not only addresses the demands of today, but also enables the growth and performance of tomorrow.

What you will be doing

This position works with a market risk development and Investment Risk Clients (Risk Managers / Fund Managers) to:

• Understand statistical factor models that are basis for market risk investment
• Understand various risk measures (Volatility / Var / Exposure / Scenario analysis)
• Estimate factor models that are based on Arbitrage Pricing Theory
• Understand current and historical market data used in the model production and identify any missing data.
• Proactively work with Investment Risk Clients and support their usage of Investment Risk applications
• Identify any problems with models or the processes and raise the issue with development team.

What you bring:

Knowledge

• knowledge of financial markets, derivatives and statistics
• Ability to communicate well with Clients
• Knowledge of data bases such SQL and some scripting language (R/Python).

Experience

• Experience in Investment Risk Management
• Good experience in Financial Data Acquisition, Data Validation and Data Quality

Skills

• Ability to understand requirements and processes quickly
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong in Excel, Word
• knowledge of a programming language - VB / R / Python   
• FRM or CFA
• BE / MBA / MS Maths - Finance

What we offer you

• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities – FIS is your final career step!
• A competitive salary and benefits
• A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities

Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

#pridepass

Responsibilities

• Plan material requirements in alignment with the production schedule to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained.
• Monitor the production schedule closely to meet delivery deadlines and client requirements.
• Collaborate with the Testing team and coordinate with production staff to work according to the established schedule.

Requirements :

• Degree / Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain / Manufacturing or equivalent certifications
• 2 or more years experience in logistics, material planning, or coordination roles
• ERP competency in materials managements and supply planning
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Other:

• Monday to Friday

************************************************************

START YOUR REWARDING CAREER WITH US NOW!

************************************************************

Interested Candidates, Please send your Detailed Resume stating Past Employments, Including Reasons of Leaving, Current / Last Drawn and Expected Salary to: leroy.lok@manfield.com.sg

WE REGRET TO INFORM THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED

Manfield Employment Services Pte Ltd (Lic. No: 95C2823)

Posting Personnel: Leroy Lok

EA Personnel Reg No.: R2090115