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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 the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, 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.

Grants Senior Management Analyst/ Analyst II (Two Positions) Valley Water Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01817-E Location: CA, CA Department: Financial Planning and Management Services Closing: 9/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Description Management Analyst II: $124,259.20 - $159,057.60 Annually Senior Management Analyst: $133,806.40 - $171,350.40 Annually Join Our Team! Are you passionate about driving impactful projects through grant funding? Valley Water is seeking to hire a dedicated Senior Management Analyst/ Management Analyst II to lead pre-award efforts within our Grants, Compliance, and Claims Management Unit. If you're looking for a role where you can collaborate across multiple teams and contribute to the success of vital water projects, this is the opportunity for you! Overview: The Grants, Compliance, and Claims Management Unit with Valley Water is the centralized unit for seeking and managing grants brought in to help fund Valley Water projects. The pre-award side of work within the unit will be administered by this Senior Management Analyst, with support from a Management Analyst II, and oversight by the Grants Unit Manager. Senior Management Analyst (SMA): Core components of the Senior Management Analysts work will include researching grant opportunities and writing grant applications; high levels of collaboration with project teams, grants liaisons in watersheds and water utility divisions, procurement, legal, government relations, capital improvement program, and communications; and tracking/reporting. The position will tie efforts into the two grant roadmaps (i.e. strategic funding plans), assist in preparing updates to the Board and staff via all employee communications, and aid in early compliance reviews (pre-agreement) to ensure Valley Water can meet grant terms and conditions. As a Senior, the position will help implement new grants management software on the pre-award side in coordination with the unit's compliance and claims staff, assist in updating standard operating procedures, and work with the Unit Manager to clearly define rationale for which grants to pursue. Management Analyst II: Core components of the Management Analyst II's work will include assisting the SMA in researching grant opportunities and writing grant applications, coordinating with project teams, tracking and reporting grant-related information, assisting with compliance tracking for federal and state grant terms and conditions, and assisting with grant communications such as the bi-monthly Grants One Pager update for the Board of Directors and the Grants Action Team monthly meeting. Our Commitment: Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship. Key skills necessary for this position include: • Grant writing/technical writing • Attention to detail • Time management • Project/program management • Knowledge of finance/budgeting • Knowledge of procurement/contracting • Software skills (Word, excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, DocuSign, financial management software) • Communications (we work with large teams across the agency as well as with granting agencies) • Ability to work independently and report out findings Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below. Ideal Experience: • For Management Analyst II: Three (3) years of grant experience performing administrative, operational, management, or financial analysis of complex issues. • For Senior Management Analyst: Five (5) years of grant experience performing administrative, operational, management, or financial analysis of complex issues. Ideal Skills and Abilities: Management Analyst II: • Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. • Coordinate and participate in administrative, budgeting, and fiscal reporting activities. Independently identify, plan, and conduct management, financial, administrative, and operational studies. • Develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. • Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate assigned projects, programs, and activities. • Develop and maintain specialized computer software and databases for gathering and analyzing data. • Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and Valley Water policies and procedures. • Represent the unit/division and Valley Water in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals. Senior Management Analyst: In addition to the qualifications for a Management Analyst II: • Train, organize, assign, and review the work of assigned staff. • Analyze, identify options, and make recommendations for the solution of budgetary, procedural, and general management problems and program needs. • Prepare a variety of administrative, financial, statistical, and analytical reports. Recommend, gain stakeholder buy-in, and implement modifications to existing programs, projects, systems, policies, and procedures. • Collect, interpret, and evaluate highly complex and diverse information and data. • Manage ambiguity, quantitative or qualitative, to prepare clarity for decision-making. • Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. • Research, analyze, and review the project plan for assigned projects and determine workflow needs. • Research, analyze, and propose integration of legislative and regulatory matters into current area of responsibility. • Interact with political acumen with elected officials and executive staff. • Administer and monitor assigned contracts. • Use common desktop applications and software. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ideal Knowledge: Management Analyst II: • Complex theories, principles, and practices of public administration as applied to operational unit and program administration. • Sources of information related to a broad range of Valley Water programs, projects, services, and administration. • Methods of quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate assigned projects, programs, and activities. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. • Principles of budget preparation, analysis, forecasting, and control. Senior Management Analyst: In addition to the qualifications for Management Analyst II: Some Knowledge of: • Principles, practices, and responsibilities involved in leading the work of assigned staff. • Common desktop applications and software. • Principles of business writing and report preparation. Working Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of program development and administration. • Principles of budget preparation, analysis, forecasting and control. • Methods and techniques of contract administration. Thorough Knowledge of: • Theories, principles, and practices of public administration as applied to assigned unit or division. • Government agency programs such as, but not limited to, finance, budgeting, procurement, human resources, government relations, legal, water utility and watershed operations and management, and/or other related programs. • Methods and techniques used to analyze business processes and recommend solutions for existing problems. • Methods and techniques used to collect and analyze data and prepare reports based on findings. Ideal Training and Education:Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years. Required License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. To review the Classification Specification for Management Analyst II, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Managment%20Analyst%20I-II%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ To review the Classification Specification for Senior Management Analyst, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Senior%20Management%20Analyst%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Grants, Compliance, and Claims Management Unit (Position Code 1110 & 68)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite. Selection Process (1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended. NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request. Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260. Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants. To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5605619