Annual Salary Ranges:
Data Scientist I: $74,422-$115,357
Data Scientist II: $82,077-$127,234
First Review of Applications: September 19, 2025
Expected Start Date: October/November 2025
Description
Overview of the Data Science Department
The Data Science Department provides SANDAG member agencies, elected officials, other organizations, and the public with information and technical resources for regional planning, funding, and policymaking efforts. The department represents a broad range of expertise from land use and transportation modeling, applied social research, public safety, demographics, economics, and quality assurance. The information the department gathers, analyzes, produces, delivers, and maintains is essential to the success of SANDAG.
Overview of the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control Team
The Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team provides independent verification of data acquired or produced by SANDAG modeling, forecasting, analysis, mapping, and visualization efforts. In addition to conducting data verification steps, the team also develops and implements formalized policies and processes around data quality management.
Role
The Data Science Department is hiring a Data Scientist in the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team. Under supervision from the hiring manager, the position will support the development and implementation of quality control checks on datasets used and produced by teams across the agency to ensure quality and reliability.
Typical Qualifications
The minimum education, training, and experience include a bachelor’s degree with major course work in data science, computer science, management information systems, regional planning, geography, demography, economics, statistics, mathematics or a related field, and one to two years of professional experience in data analysis and programming.
Intermediate-advanced level programming experience in Python (and other object-oriented program languages) is critical.
Knowledge of design principles for relational database management systems; experience creating SQL queries, stored procedures, and data views; familiarity with MS SQL Server or other enterprise relational database systems.
Experience using geographic information system software such as ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS.
Experience using Business Intelligence/Information Sharing software (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) to create reports and dashboards.
Benefits
SANDAG offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information and apply. First review September 19, 2025. EOE.
Full Time
Annual Salary Ranges:
Data Scientist I: $74,422-$115,357
Data Scientist II: $82,077-$127,234
First Review of Applications: September 19, 2025
Expected Start Date: October/November 2025
Description
Overview of the Data Science Department
The Data Science Department provides SANDAG member agencies, elected officials, other organizations, and the public with information and technical resources for regional planning, funding, and policymaking efforts. The department represents a broad range of expertise from land use and transportation modeling, applied social research, public safety, demographics, economics, and quality assurance. The information the department gathers, analyzes, produces, delivers, and maintains is essential to the success of SANDAG.
Overview of the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control Team
The Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team provides independent verification of data acquired or produced by SANDAG modeling, forecasting, analysis, mapping, and visualization efforts. In addition to conducting data verification steps, the team also develops and implements formalized policies and processes around data quality management.
Role
The Data Science Department is hiring a Data Scientist in the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team. Under supervision from the hiring manager, the position will support the development and implementation of quality control checks on datasets used and produced by teams across the agency to ensure quality and reliability.
Typical Qualifications
The minimum education, training, and experience include a bachelor’s degree with major course work in data science, computer science, management information systems, regional planning, geography, demography, economics, statistics, mathematics or a related field, and one to two years of professional experience in data analysis and programming.
Intermediate-advanced level programming experience in Python (and other object-oriented program languages) is critical.
Knowledge of design principles for relational database management systems; experience creating SQL queries, stored procedures, and data views; familiarity with MS SQL Server or other enterprise relational database systems.
Experience using geographic information system software such as ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS.
Experience using Business Intelligence/Information Sharing software (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) to create reports and dashboards.
Benefits
SANDAG offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information and apply. First review September 19, 2025. EOE.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington, DC 20566, USA
About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include: Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2024 staff video! Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description The Business Systems Analyst will join the Information Technology Department at the Kennedy Center, reporting to the Sr Director, Data & Systems. The Kennedy Center Information Technology (IT) Department maintains a variety of applications, systems, and tools, serving staff, performers, patrons, that enable the Center to accomplish its mission. This is a small and collaborative team, willing to support and share knowledge. The IT Department supports hardware and software, on-premise and SaaS business tools, fulfills reporting and data analysis requests via a data warehouse and a variety of custom reporting platforms, and offers web and custom tool development as needed. No day in this position will look like the last. It is a challenging, rewarding, and fast-paced environment and this role has the opportunity to grow in different directions, whether that be technically, with the array of systems we support; strategically, as a project manager; or analytically, in working with users and our Business Intelligence team to help the Kennedy Center make data driven decisions. As we implement a series of exciting and strategic initiatives to better utilize technology and data to provide superior customer experience, we are looking for a technically astute, service oriented new team member who enjoys making changes happen. The principal purpose of the Systems Analyst is to support the use of business applications across the Kennedy Center Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, Marketing, and Development teams. A willingness to learn new systems, analytic savvy to identify inefficiencies, creativity and initiative to recommend new processes, and commitment to integrate a systematic and data-driven approach to decision-making is a must. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and curious, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possess the ability to juggle multiple projects at one time, including proactively supporting a service desk queue. The Kennedy Center is undergoing multiple digital transformation efforts on various systems and this role will be involved in the adoption and ongoing support of these new systems. Within the next 6 months we will be launching a new ERP (Finance) system, Sage Intacct and a new HRIS system, UKG. This unique timing is an exciting opportunity to deeply understand how our systems are implemented to facilitate business practices and play an advisory role where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Work closely with Finance/Payroll/HR/CRM users to support monthly/biweekly/weekly needs, translate business needs into technical requirements and processes, and configure/customize the system accordingly. Coordinate regular user meetings and support organization and prioritization of projects on the system roadmap. Assist in development of new features and functionality within systems. Identify, lead and/or participate in projects to maintain best functionality and current versions of business systems. Examples include: work with HR and Payroll to setup, test, and implement employee leave plan; create testing plan and lead testing efforts for version update; support Lawson system patching; identify and propose approach to data hygiene; write SQL code for overnight job to identify bad data states. Pro-actively and professionally manage a Jira Support queue, maintaining standard service level agreements and positive relationships with users of all technical levels. Develop training materials to address user needs and deliver in-person trainings as necessary. Provide support for other systems and solution, including ArtsVision, SurveyMonkey/SM Apply, CRM), and Jira/Confluence. On-call responsibilities on a rotating basis (monthly, approximately). Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for IT. Staff. Follow IT processes for submitting Project Proposals, conducting Root Cause Analyses after outages, planning/running monthly sprints, and engaging in Change Management process. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications This job is highly technical in nature and requires a strong understanding of databases and experience using and/or supporting applications that are both older client-server technology as well as newer SaaS solutions. Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), finance, and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems is strongly desired. Experience with supporting or designing interfaces between systems (SQL jobs, SSIS packages, stored procedures, Windows Powershell tasks) would be helpful. Strong SQL skills are required and experience with or an interest in data analytics and reporting using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and/or other data visualization tools (QuickSight, Tableau) would be helpful. The ideal candidate would likely have 3-5 years of professional experience in a Systems Analyst / Business Analyst / Support Analyst role. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidate must be willing to work onsite. Additional Information The noise level in the work environment is moderate, with shared office space (cubicles) and sometimes the noise of performers rehearsing can be heard around the building. Travel up to 5% may be required.
Full-time
About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include: Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2024 staff video! Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description The Business Systems Analyst will join the Information Technology Department at the Kennedy Center, reporting to the Sr Director, Data & Systems. The Kennedy Center Information Technology (IT) Department maintains a variety of applications, systems, and tools, serving staff, performers, patrons, that enable the Center to accomplish its mission. This is a small and collaborative team, willing to support and share knowledge. The IT Department supports hardware and software, on-premise and SaaS business tools, fulfills reporting and data analysis requests via a data warehouse and a variety of custom reporting platforms, and offers web and custom tool development as needed. No day in this position will look like the last. It is a challenging, rewarding, and fast-paced environment and this role has the opportunity to grow in different directions, whether that be technically, with the array of systems we support; strategically, as a project manager; or analytically, in working with users and our Business Intelligence team to help the Kennedy Center make data driven decisions. As we implement a series of exciting and strategic initiatives to better utilize technology and data to provide superior customer experience, we are looking for a technically astute, service oriented new team member who enjoys making changes happen. The principal purpose of the Systems Analyst is to support the use of business applications across the Kennedy Center Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, Marketing, and Development teams. A willingness to learn new systems, analytic savvy to identify inefficiencies, creativity and initiative to recommend new processes, and commitment to integrate a systematic and data-driven approach to decision-making is a must. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and curious, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possess the ability to juggle multiple projects at one time, including proactively supporting a service desk queue. The Kennedy Center is undergoing multiple digital transformation efforts on various systems and this role will be involved in the adoption and ongoing support of these new systems. Within the next 6 months we will be launching a new ERP (Finance) system, Sage Intacct and a new HRIS system, UKG. This unique timing is an exciting opportunity to deeply understand how our systems are implemented to facilitate business practices and play an advisory role where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Work closely with Finance/Payroll/HR/CRM users to support monthly/biweekly/weekly needs, translate business needs into technical requirements and processes, and configure/customize the system accordingly. Coordinate regular user meetings and support organization and prioritization of projects on the system roadmap. Assist in development of new features and functionality within systems. Identify, lead and/or participate in projects to maintain best functionality and current versions of business systems. Examples include: work with HR and Payroll to setup, test, and implement employee leave plan; create testing plan and lead testing efforts for version update; support Lawson system patching; identify and propose approach to data hygiene; write SQL code for overnight job to identify bad data states. Pro-actively and professionally manage a Jira Support queue, maintaining standard service level agreements and positive relationships with users of all technical levels. Develop training materials to address user needs and deliver in-person trainings as necessary. Provide support for other systems and solution, including ArtsVision, SurveyMonkey/SM Apply, CRM), and Jira/Confluence. On-call responsibilities on a rotating basis (monthly, approximately). Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for IT. Staff. Follow IT processes for submitting Project Proposals, conducting Root Cause Analyses after outages, planning/running monthly sprints, and engaging in Change Management process. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications This job is highly technical in nature and requires a strong understanding of databases and experience using and/or supporting applications that are both older client-server technology as well as newer SaaS solutions. Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), finance, and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems is strongly desired. Experience with supporting or designing interfaces between systems (SQL jobs, SSIS packages, stored procedures, Windows Powershell tasks) would be helpful. Strong SQL skills are required and experience with or an interest in data analytics and reporting using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and/or other data visualization tools (QuickSight, Tableau) would be helpful. The ideal candidate would likely have 3-5 years of professional experience in a Systems Analyst / Business Analyst / Support Analyst role. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidate must be willing to work onsite. Additional Information The noise level in the work environment is moderate, with shared office space (cubicles) and sometimes the noise of performers rehearsing can be heard around the building. Travel up to 5% may be required.
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and one year experience in grants, budgeting, finance, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is professional work providing administrative and operational support in all phases of grant management within an assigned County department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for grant research, preparation, coordination, monitoring, reviewing, modifying, drafting, redrafting, and writing of grants and grant related contracts for presentation to the Department, County leadership, County Manager and/or BoCC for acceptance. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor or designee and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Facilitates County grant proposals by searching out available grant offerings at local, state, and national levels, that are appropriate to the County revenue diversification effort. Maintains an inventory of funding resources and information to allow monitoring of grants and grant related contracts to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County guidelines. Prepares, writes, and submits grant applications utilizing desktop publishing and word processing software. May assist other County departments in the development, writing and review of grant applications. Analyzes grants and grant agreements, reviews language and makes modification and re-drafts, as required. Responsible for assigned Department(s) and County grant and grant related contract information including coordinating and monitoring of grant funded projects, grant related contracts and expenditures. Reviews and answers requests for information regarding Department and County grant and grant related contractual relationships. Maintains an on-going database of all relevant grants and grant information, as well as permanent files for grants and grant related contracts. Evaluates compliance with grant and grant related contract requirements. Works with and/or trains appropriate staff to prepare or assist with grant applications, process grant awards, track compliance, monitor expenditures and assist with reporting needs. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget with regard to grants and grant related contracts. Represents the County on various committees and groups, as directed. Provides periodic updates to the County Manager and Board on the status of grants in the County. Works with lobbyists and state and federal agencies on grant issues. Implements and tracks deadlines and deliverables for grant compliance and completion, including monthly programmatic and financial reporting, final reports and grant closeout. Coordinates the evaluation of outcomes for each grant and develops tools or systems to collect outcome data. Establishes fiscal monitoring of approved grants to ensure quality assurance throughout all processes by reviewing available funding in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, BoCC administrative rules and directives, and BoCC policies and procedures. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. For Accreditation Office: Oversees record retention requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal compliance. For Community Support Services: Reviews and submits invoices for payment, compiles program data, and develops grant expenditure reports. Drives a County vehicle and/or personal vehicle to various locations regularly to monitor contracts and/or attend community meetings. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of principles and practices of contract management, grant writing, and budgeting. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and requirements. Knowledge of governmental accounting. Knowledge of the Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the administration of grant programs. Knowledge of the forms, terminology, procedures, and electronic systems used in monitoring and administering federal and state grants. Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately. Ability to collect, compile and analyze statistical and fiscal data and to present logical conclusions in graphic and narrative form. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, co-workers, elected officials, associates, representatives of Federal, State and local agencies and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda and graphic presentations. Ability to use a computer and associated software with an emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing. Ability to coordinate and effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and issues. Ability to work within a team and provide support to other team members. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and one year experience in grants, budgeting, finance, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is professional work providing administrative and operational support in all phases of grant management within an assigned County department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for grant research, preparation, coordination, monitoring, reviewing, modifying, drafting, redrafting, and writing of grants and grant related contracts for presentation to the Department, County leadership, County Manager and/or BoCC for acceptance. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor or designee and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Facilitates County grant proposals by searching out available grant offerings at local, state, and national levels, that are appropriate to the County revenue diversification effort. Maintains an inventory of funding resources and information to allow monitoring of grants and grant related contracts to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County guidelines. Prepares, writes, and submits grant applications utilizing desktop publishing and word processing software. May assist other County departments in the development, writing and review of grant applications. Analyzes grants and grant agreements, reviews language and makes modification and re-drafts, as required. Responsible for assigned Department(s) and County grant and grant related contract information including coordinating and monitoring of grant funded projects, grant related contracts and expenditures. Reviews and answers requests for information regarding Department and County grant and grant related contractual relationships. Maintains an on-going database of all relevant grants and grant information, as well as permanent files for grants and grant related contracts. Evaluates compliance with grant and grant related contract requirements. Works with and/or trains appropriate staff to prepare or assist with grant applications, process grant awards, track compliance, monitor expenditures and assist with reporting needs. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget with regard to grants and grant related contracts. Represents the County on various committees and groups, as directed. Provides periodic updates to the County Manager and Board on the status of grants in the County. Works with lobbyists and state and federal agencies on grant issues. Implements and tracks deadlines and deliverables for grant compliance and completion, including monthly programmatic and financial reporting, final reports and grant closeout. Coordinates the evaluation of outcomes for each grant and develops tools or systems to collect outcome data. Establishes fiscal monitoring of approved grants to ensure quality assurance throughout all processes by reviewing available funding in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, BoCC administrative rules and directives, and BoCC policies and procedures. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. For Accreditation Office: Oversees record retention requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal compliance. For Community Support Services: Reviews and submits invoices for payment, compiles program data, and develops grant expenditure reports. Drives a County vehicle and/or personal vehicle to various locations regularly to monitor contracts and/or attend community meetings. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of principles and practices of contract management, grant writing, and budgeting. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and requirements. Knowledge of governmental accounting. Knowledge of the Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the administration of grant programs. Knowledge of the forms, terminology, procedures, and electronic systems used in monitoring and administering federal and state grants. Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately. Ability to collect, compile and analyze statistical and fiscal data and to present logical conclusions in graphic and narrative form. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, co-workers, elected officials, associates, representatives of Federal, State and local agencies and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda and graphic presentations. Ability to use a computer and associated software with an emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing. Ability to coordinate and effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and issues. Ability to work within a team and provide support to other team members. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. 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RTX / Nightwing seeks talented candidates for a Principal Training and Development Specialist position based in the Washington Metropolitan Area; position executes both Instructional Design responsibilities and Training Coordinator responsibilities. The successful candidate will work alongside the customer and subject matter experts to deliver multiple Programs of Instruction which prepare students for fielded operations.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborates courseware development for directorate-level certification training, mission-specific training and sustainment training Program of Instruction (POI). Works with Cadre to design POIspecific learning behaviors centered on desired knowledge, skill and operational judgment. Leads Cadre through overarching instructional design for classroom and CONUS based practical exercises to include: sequencing, delivery method(s), lesson plans, rubrics, instructional materials, training aids and practical exercise(s) as well as performance evaluation systems to measure student learning. Works with servicing learning center to ensure courseware and associated documentation complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Oversees and coordinates formal, Group-level training portfolio. Establishes and maintains working relationships with applicable Subject Matter Experts (SME), training providers and training coordinators. Routinely interacts with senior-level customers from Division to Office level. Plans and synchronizes course schedules and training events with external offices, training providers and other stakeholders. Collaborates with training providers on course descriptions and requirements; publishes course descriptions, pre-requisites and schedules to customer web sites and customer training databases. Manages the course registration process and ensures applicants meet course criterion. Updates student training records in customer databases to reflect credit for successful course completion. Supports outreach to the greater technical and operational communities to integrate relevant capabilities, services and expertise into training syllabi. In collaboration with Cadre, Integrates community Lessons Learned, insights from the field, technology/procedural evolutions, customer requirements and other applicable developments into standing courseware. Participates in post-POI Level 3 assessments. Conducts formal annual review of all courseware to ensure accuracy, relevancy and effectiveness. Supports other program training activities as required. In collaboration with Training Lead and Task Lead, designs internal training strategies for continual Cadre growth and development; training investment seeks to advance branch courseware and ultimately better prepare students for operational success in the field. Plans, organizes, delivers, supports and participates in internal programs to certify and develop new instructors as well as enable cross-functional support across teams. Continues professional learning, development and growth to enhance program training value and advance the team toward customer-defined goals. Captures, coordinates and submits requirements on behalf of customer and Cadre. Supports core office functions, administration and other processes. Employs various automated software programs as part of day-to-day operations; software includes the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and OneNote); Adobe Acrobat Pro; and miscellaneous customer-specific systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Active TS/SCI with polygraph SME with at least 5 years of experience supporting customer training programs; capacity with customer training activity
Prior experience in formal instructional design and curriculum development (orchestrating needs assessment, formulating learning behaviors, syllabus design, lesson planning, courseware development, grading rubrics)
Proven success in outreach, networking and forming mutually beneficial relationships across organizational lines
Ability to negotiate consensus across competing priorities, varied equities and divergent goals Excellent organizational skills; able to articulate intent, frame requirements, set priorities and develop practical methods to meet training goals
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish professional rapport with others in a small team environment
Adapt well to change and thrive in an atmosphere that requires trust, teamwork, initiative, creativity, curiosity and strong problem-solving skills
Poised with exceptional communications skills, both oral and written
Proven ability to operate under broad intent independent of direct oversight; reliable, trustworthy, committed to Student and Cadre success
Experience working joint training with various IC members Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote with the aptitude to employ other customer-specific, automated programs, databases and technology-based capabilities.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience with technical and/or technology management programs
Prior field experience directly supporting customer operations and activities
Prior managerial experience developing young officers for continued professional growth
Prior instructor experience (classroom lecture, guided discussion, hands-on coaching and mentoring, formal assessments and evaluations, individualized remediation); strong preference for those candidates with a formal customer Instructor Certification and experience with one of the primary learning centers
Prior experience working with course directors, instructors and role players to develop and mature courseware, methodologies, delivery and feedback mechanisms Instructor Certification and experience with one of the primary learning centers
Prior experience in the design and scripting of Practical Exercises and Field Training Exercises for individual and team-based training, respectively Versed in Role Play-based training methods Experience using structured planning and problem-solving methodologies.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; can substitute demonstrated operational experience for educational requirement.
WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL: Based in the McLean and Sterling, VA areas with routine local travel throughout Washington Metropolitan Area. Occasional CONUS travel, roughly 30 percent total, over the course of a calendar year; travel is typically forecast months in advance.
Full Time
RTX / Nightwing seeks talented candidates for a Principal Training and Development Specialist position based in the Washington Metropolitan Area; position executes both Instructional Design responsibilities and Training Coordinator responsibilities. The successful candidate will work alongside the customer and subject matter experts to deliver multiple Programs of Instruction which prepare students for fielded operations.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborates courseware development for directorate-level certification training, mission-specific training and sustainment training Program of Instruction (POI). Works with Cadre to design POIspecific learning behaviors centered on desired knowledge, skill and operational judgment. Leads Cadre through overarching instructional design for classroom and CONUS based practical exercises to include: sequencing, delivery method(s), lesson plans, rubrics, instructional materials, training aids and practical exercise(s) as well as performance evaluation systems to measure student learning. Works with servicing learning center to ensure courseware and associated documentation complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Oversees and coordinates formal, Group-level training portfolio. Establishes and maintains working relationships with applicable Subject Matter Experts (SME), training providers and training coordinators. Routinely interacts with senior-level customers from Division to Office level. Plans and synchronizes course schedules and training events with external offices, training providers and other stakeholders. Collaborates with training providers on course descriptions and requirements; publishes course descriptions, pre-requisites and schedules to customer web sites and customer training databases. Manages the course registration process and ensures applicants meet course criterion. Updates student training records in customer databases to reflect credit for successful course completion. Supports outreach to the greater technical and operational communities to integrate relevant capabilities, services and expertise into training syllabi. In collaboration with Cadre, Integrates community Lessons Learned, insights from the field, technology/procedural evolutions, customer requirements and other applicable developments into standing courseware. Participates in post-POI Level 3 assessments. Conducts formal annual review of all courseware to ensure accuracy, relevancy and effectiveness. Supports other program training activities as required. In collaboration with Training Lead and Task Lead, designs internal training strategies for continual Cadre growth and development; training investment seeks to advance branch courseware and ultimately better prepare students for operational success in the field. Plans, organizes, delivers, supports and participates in internal programs to certify and develop new instructors as well as enable cross-functional support across teams. Continues professional learning, development and growth to enhance program training value and advance the team toward customer-defined goals. Captures, coordinates and submits requirements on behalf of customer and Cadre. Supports core office functions, administration and other processes. Employs various automated software programs as part of day-to-day operations; software includes the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and OneNote); Adobe Acrobat Pro; and miscellaneous customer-specific systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Active TS/SCI with polygraph SME with at least 5 years of experience supporting customer training programs; capacity with customer training activity
Prior experience in formal instructional design and curriculum development (orchestrating needs assessment, formulating learning behaviors, syllabus design, lesson planning, courseware development, grading rubrics)
Proven success in outreach, networking and forming mutually beneficial relationships across organizational lines
Ability to negotiate consensus across competing priorities, varied equities and divergent goals Excellent organizational skills; able to articulate intent, frame requirements, set priorities and develop practical methods to meet training goals
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish professional rapport with others in a small team environment
Adapt well to change and thrive in an atmosphere that requires trust, teamwork, initiative, creativity, curiosity and strong problem-solving skills
Poised with exceptional communications skills, both oral and written
Proven ability to operate under broad intent independent of direct oversight; reliable, trustworthy, committed to Student and Cadre success
Experience working joint training with various IC members Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote with the aptitude to employ other customer-specific, automated programs, databases and technology-based capabilities.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience with technical and/or technology management programs
Prior field experience directly supporting customer operations and activities
Prior managerial experience developing young officers for continued professional growth
Prior instructor experience (classroom lecture, guided discussion, hands-on coaching and mentoring, formal assessments and evaluations, individualized remediation); strong preference for those candidates with a formal customer Instructor Certification and experience with one of the primary learning centers
Prior experience working with course directors, instructors and role players to develop and mature courseware, methodologies, delivery and feedback mechanisms Instructor Certification and experience with one of the primary learning centers
Prior experience in the design and scripting of Practical Exercises and Field Training Exercises for individual and team-based training, respectively Versed in Role Play-based training methods Experience using structured planning and problem-solving methodologies.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; can substitute demonstrated operational experience for educational requirement.
WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL: Based in the McLean and Sterling, VA areas with routine local travel throughout Washington Metropolitan Area. Occasional CONUS travel, roughly 30 percent total, over the course of a calendar year; travel is typically forecast months in advance.