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Active Job Postings
Director of General Accounting
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
Director of General Accounting to manage dynamic group of 14 financial accounting personnel including performance reviews, training and career development for an expanding retail firm.
Critical Responsibilities:
Ensure quality and timeliness of work products. Balance workload among personnel.
Manage the monthly close process for efficiency, timeliness and accuracy. Promote continual improvement of business processes including development, monitoring and action on performance metrics. Utilization of automation tools.
Creation and maintenance of procedures and policies for the financial accounting process. Including (1) analysis of key controls and reporting requirements for Sarbanes Oxley controls (2) focus on meeting internal and external reporting requirements.
Ensure performance of due diligence in review process of account reconciliations, including risk assessment.
Communication and development of procedures with non-accounting personnel.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience:
10 to 15 years experience. Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferred. Retail experience preferred.
BS Accounting required.
CPA required. Active status preferred.
Registered company experience with two years hands-on SEC reporting required.
ICFR material weakness remediation experience preferred.
Previous experience managing large accounting group.
Demonstrated success in accounting process improvement.
Should have hands-on experience in the following accounting areas:
FASB Statement No. 5 - Accounting for Contingencies
FASB Statement No. 52 - Foreign Currency Translation
FASB Statement No. 94 - Financial Statements Consolidations
FASB Statement No. 123R - Share-Based Payment
FASB Statement No. 128 - Earnings Per Share
FASB Statement No. 142 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
FASB Statement No. 144 - Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
FASB Statement No. 154 - Accounting Changes and Error Corrections
SAB 99 / SAB 108 Materiality
Hands-on experience in the following accounting areas is preferred:
FASB Statement No. 13 - Accounting for Leases (strongly preferred)
FASB Statement No. 109 - Accounting for Income Taxes
FASB Statement No. 133 - Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
FASB Statement No. 141 - Accounting for Business Combinations
FASB Statement No. 143 - Asset Retirement Obligations
FASB Statement No. 146 - Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
Send resume to patricks@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6692
Staff Accountant
Type: 3 Months C+H
Location: Portland, OR
Staff Accountant to go beyond timely completion of routine duties to seek out financial risks and opportunities in your assigned accounts and to look for potential process improvements.
Critical Responsibilities:
Assisting in the month end closing and reporting process
Retrieving and processing vast amounts of data from cash reporting applications, accounts payable, the general ledger, receiving records, transfer records and other data sources to prepare monthly journal entries to record sales, sales adjustments, cost of sales, transfers, product accruals and more.
Reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts including revenue, inventory and related product accruals.
Preparing monthly management reports
Assist with developing and implementing improved processes and internal controls
Working on special projects as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
Two to three years of relevant work experience
CPA or CMA preferred
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter possessing good communication and organizational skills with the desire to take initiative to solve problems or capitalize on opportunities
Detail oriented with the ability to think analytically, conceptually and strategically
Strong technical skills (mastery of MS Excel with skills in other MS Office products)
Send resume to patricks@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6691
.NET Developer
Type: 6 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Entry-level to mid-career software engineer to help create our next generation of web portal applications. As part of our professional services development group, youll be working within a high-energy team to produce elegant, robust, high-performance software solutions for our clients, by adapting our software to their needs and integrating that software into their environments. You will need to enjoy working with HTML and CSS, understand how to work with data, both in XML and SQL Server, and be interested in working in an environment where you work with different technologies and problems every day.
Specific Tasks:
Integrate our software within our client web sites and portals
Code clean, scalable, and reusable HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
Design and implement web-based applications as a member of the engineering team
Build and modify tools to make implementing and integrating our applications easier
Build industry leading user interfaces
Collaborate with QA engineers, Project Managers and other team members
Adhere to best practices including unit testing for all software written
Required Skills and Experience:
BS/MS in Computer Science
1+ years experience developing web applications
Object oriented software development experience required
Experience with .NET development using C# required
Experience using Microsoft SQL Server in developing database applications
Knowledge of SQL and experience in basic stored procedure development
Understanding of dynamic web page development; strongly prefer ASP.NET experience, but ASP, JSP, or PHP may be acceptable
Familiarity with the major aspects of the W3C specification for HTML and CSS, as well as with JavaScript and the DOM
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Send resume to patricks@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6690
Sr. SQL Server DBA
Type: 6 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Sr. SQL Server DBA with 10+ years of professional DBA experience with 5+ years SQL Server experience to provide database development, administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to all departments and subsidiaries. Assist other Information Technology staff with database-related tasks. In addition to a strong technical skill set, the successful candidate will have strong relationship and communication skills, a focus on customer service, and a strong desire for learning and implementing new technologies.
Essential Functions:
Design, develop, and maintain databases and transformation packages.
Install and maintain DBMS server software. Manage and champion upgrade processes.
Suggest and implement modifications and improvements to existing databases to increase performance, user-friendliness, and stability.
Interpret user requests on database changes, updates, and restores; perform appropriate actions.
Handle source control and configuration management issues.
Responsible for data security and integrity, including strategies, implementation, and staff education.
Responsible for DB backup and restoration in the event of disaster or as assistance to staff.
Advise developers in database table design, champion development and design standards.
Serve as database technology and strategy evangelist.
Perform other related projects and tasks as required.
Required Skills:
SQL Server 2000/2005 (2005 experience strongly preferred), Microsoft T-SQL stored procedures, normalization, configuration management and source control (Microsoft Visual SourceSafe preferred), performance management, creation and management of DTS and ETL packages. Experience with contemporary DBMS products is expected.
Send resume to patricks@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6677
Java Developer
Type: 3 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Setting up and support Engine application on new environment.
Engine application support, help setting up Engine application in new development, test and UAT environment
Skills:
Java - Required - Intermediate (at least 4 years of experience)
JSP/HTML - Required - Intermediate (at least 3 years of experience)
Javascript - Required - Intermediate (at least 2-3 years of experience)
SQL - Required - Entry level to intermediate (at least 2 years of experience)
Struts - Required - Entry level (at least 1-2 years of experience)
AJAX - Desired - Entry level (at least 1-2 years of experience)
RAD6/ Eclips - Desired - Entry level (at least 1-2 years of experience)
ANT scripting - Required (at least 1- 2 years)
Send resume to susans@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6675
Java Developer
Type: 3 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Backfill for Engine enhancements like iPhone prototype and Healthline/PHR
Designing, developing and testing web applications
Skills:
Java - Required - Intermediate (at least 5 years of experience)
JSP/HTML - Required - Intermediate (at least 5 years of experience)
Javascript - Required - Intermediate (at least 5 years of experience)
PLSQL - Required - Entry level to intermediate (at least 2 years of experience)
SQL - Required - Entry level to intermediate (at least 2 years of experience)
Struts - Required - Entry level (at least 1-2 years of experience)
AJAX - Desired - Entry level (at least 1-2 years of experience)
RAD6/ Eclips - Desired - Entry level (at least 1-2 years of experience)
Agile Development - Desired - Entry level (at least 1-2 years of experience)
Send resume to sarilynr@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6674
Sr. IT Project Manager
Type: 6 Months
Location: Salem, OR
Sr. IT Project Manager to coordinate a wide variety of technology projects, many of which are major projects that are complex, multi-platform, multi-vendor, and distributed enterprise wide and across several business units. Some examples of current efforts include: implementing data encryption for mobile devices, Blackberry application evaluation, and FTP server replacement. This position is focused on analyzing business requirements relative to technology solutions, identifying appropriate technology, managing the projects to deploy that technology, selecting and managing technology and personal services vendors to help meet our business goals.
Professional, consultative, technical, or administrative experience designing, constructing or analyzing information systems. Experience must include simultaneous management of multiple projects of varying size. Must have experience using project management methodologies, practices and tools.
Customer Assistance:
Assesses issues addressing a wide range of problems including the most complex problems for systems critical to the enterprise. Problem solving requires a high level of coordination with other staff and multiple vendors, and may involve situations requiring negotiations and or conflict resolution.
Meets with customers to communicate alternatives, facilitating and negotiating an action plan for providing customers with computer needs.
Tracks and reports problems that may affect all enterprise operations
Coordinates solutions with other staff for equipment problems at multiple remote locations that are of a mixed environment and that may introduce massive expansion/change.
Acts as a customer advocate in discussions ensuring that the business needs are represented and prioritized correctly.
Communications Operations:
Plans and schedules installations considering timing, version compatibility and other factors. Installations typically involve products new to the industry or significant changes, such as large-scale hardware upgrades.
Resolves resource competition issues. Negotiates with other project managers, team leads, managers, vendors to resolve resource issues for competing priority needs. Typical environment is diverse with multiple sites, distributed needs within the agency and multiple entities in the work flow.
Ensures that Technology Management resources are best utilized by maintaining
up-to-date information on the use of resources and by accurately forecasting
future requirements.
Construction:
Provides project management for Technology Management hardware and
software infrastructure projects. Many of these are large-size complex enterprise-
wide projects that require a high-level of coordination and negotiation between
multiple vendors, other agencies, customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Ensures that heterogeneous project teams analyze impacts of configurations and
compatibility and develop volume/capacity plans and cost/benefit analysis.
Assists in development of hardware technology requirements to meet business needs and provides estimates of the type and amount of Technology Management resources that will be needed on their projects.
Monitors and reports on the progress of the resolution of high impact project issues according to established standards. Handles those exceptions that have been referred relating to schedules, working methods, resources, staff matters, or technical difficulties. Passes decisions clearly outside of scope upwards to management, including proposed solutions whenever appropriate.
Writes and gains approval of Opportunity Evaluations, Project Statements, Project Plans and other project deliverables.
Works with Technology Management Team Leads to monitor project status and to develop and deliver project status reports.
Ensures that the Technology Management project teams accept responsibility to complete projects to the customer's and supervisor's satisfaction in accordance with phased development plans, standards and deadlines agreed upon by supervisor, customer, and Technology Management employees and that they obtain customer approval and sign-offs at the end of the projects.
Send resume to patricks@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6673
Web Designer
Type: 12 Months C+H
Location: Portland, OR
Essential Functions:
1. Convert product launch content to web content, working primarily in XML.
2. Enter translations into proprietary glossary system.
3. Prepare content to look and feel standards in XML and HTML.
4. Load product specifications into proprietary web-based editor.
5. Provide QA functions for web page content at product announcement.
Applicant Qualifications:
1-3 years web experience.
HTML, XML, Dreamweaver, Windows, Excel, Word.
Some UNIX exposure desirable.
Proven experience working in cross-functional teams.
Ability to positively set expectations when faced with tight deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills, some project management required.
Ability to organize, prioritized and monitor projects.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Corporate experience.
Bachelors degree required.
Send resume to susans@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6672
Project Coordinator
Type: 5 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Maintain project schedules, maintain work process for contractors. Track requests for new Statements of Work. Provide status reports. Document Meeting Minutes, Action Items and coordination meeting setup. Work under the direction of a Project Manager.
Skills:
Microsoft office suite - Expert. Specifically Excel.
Clarity and Open Workbench desired
Microsoft Project proficient
Project Life Cycle knowledge
Contract management knowledge helpful
Process and analysis knowledge
Lotus Notes
Send resume to sarilynr@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6664
Web Designer
Type: 3 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Our client, located in downtown Portland is looking for a Web Designer/Developer for a 2-3 month contract. The right candidate must be passionate about the web, web applications and user interface / user experience and have the skills to put it all together.
Required Skills and Experience
. Flash design and development
. HTML, DHTML, CSS
. MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
. PhotoShop, Illustrator, related tools
. JavaScript, Ajax a big plus
Send resume to susans@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6659
.NET Developer
Type: 6 Months
Location: Seattle, WA
This project will provide major new platform infrastructure and functionality for our sales and underwriting systems for our small group business.
We are redesigning the online Quoting, Proposal and Enrollment (QPE) application. The new design will adop MVC architecture using .NET 3.0 framework. We are using Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) to the new design. The solution will interface to existing and new vendor components to provide an end-to-end solution. An Agile development methodology will be used and specific tasks will be assigned during pre-planning of each 10 day iteration. Developers will be expected to report progress daily and interface directly with other team members and internal business customers.
Skills:
MS T-SQL Required - Expert
.NET 3.5 Required - Expert
XML, XSLT Required - Intermediate or Expert
ASP.NET Required - Intermediate or Expert
C#.Net Required - Expert
Webservices Required - Expert
Send resume to caressag@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6662
IT Policy Writer Analyst
Type: 9 Months
Location: Portland, OR
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the IT Manager, the IT Policy Writer/Analyst organizes, updates and develops written and electronic IT policies and procedures and aids in their development and use. Outputs include an organized structure for referencing and retrieving IT policies and procedures and new or updated policies and procedures which will be referenced by technical and non-technical personnel across all departments. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to create and organize our IT policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meet with the IT Manager, IT staff members, decision makers and end users to define requirements for IT policies and procedures.
Develop documentation project plans and timelines.
Plan, design, research, write, and edit a range of documents, in particular IT policies and procedures, for both print and online media.
Edit written documentation of other staff to create unified and consistent documents.
Maintain current and accurate documentation.
Establish, communicate, and maintain documentation standards, and provide training where required.
Research, evaluate, and recommend new documentation tools and methods in support of documentation improvement efforts.
Help implement, monitor, and enforce IT-related procedures, processes and practices.
Carry out other duties as may be assigned or requested.
Perform all functions of the job in a safe and conscientious manner
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
3 years of hands-on technical writing and editing experience, preferably with specific experience in documenting information technology policies and procedures.
5 years of total IT-related experience.
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment.
Knowledge of information gathering, planning, and organizing methods and principles.
Experience with desktop publishing tools helpful.
Strong understanding of document formatting and presentation techniques.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Superior attention to detail.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and interviewing skills.
Ability to conduct research into IT policy and procedure best practices.
Ability to absorb and retain information quickly, specifically complex technical policy information.
Ability to analyze target audience and to present ideas in user-friendly language.
Highly self motivated and directed.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
Exceptional customer service orientation.
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism from an accredited college or university; or equivalent education/experience in the technical writing/information technology field.
Send resume to charlies@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6655
Sr. Technical Business Systems Analyst
Type: 6 Months C+H
Location: Portland, OR
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of an IT Manager or Lead, the Senior Technical Business Systems Analyst role analyzes, develops, implements, maintains and manages our Data Warehouse/Data Marts projects and facilitates delivery of data analysis, reporting and support to end users of our data and systems in order to fulfill business objectives.
Specific tasks include data analysis, assessing data needs, database design, data extraction, report design, report development, report testing, and report implementation. A secondary responsibility of this role is to provide support for other applications such as a customer relationship management system. This individual will use proven analytic, communication, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments.
The Senior Technical Business Systems Analyst serves as an integral part of the IT Department and, as such, may be called upon to perform other IT duties in addition to those detailed here.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs complex analysis and data manipulation of source data from SQL Server and other data structures to populate Data Marts to support the business organization. These departments include planning, evaluation, programs, finance, marketing, and administration.
Owns and manages assigned IT applications such as a GoldMine CRM, MS Sharepoint, MS Office, SPSS, or ARC GIS.
Manages all aspects of projects using a standard project management methodology.
Implements reliable and efficient data extraction and automation services.
Designs, develops, tests, and deploys data warehouse and other reports, applications, projects and solutions to meet client needs.
Maintains accurate documentation of data structures, queries, and reports
Recommends changes in data structures to support data integrity, reporting accuracy, and acceptable performance.
Collaborates proactively with business clients and IT staff to analyze, design and implement automation, integration or other improvements that will permit more efficient and accurate reporting or improved data quality from the Data Warehouse or other sources.
Mentors IT staff.
Supports data integrity, data quality, and audit efforts as needed.
Helps implement, monitor, and enforce IT related procedures, processes and practices.
Carries out other duties as may be assigned or requested.
Performs all functions of the job in a safe and conscientious manner.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
4 years of previous experience as a technical business systems analyst, a systems analyst, a technical report developer, a data warehouse analyst or similar role.
6 years or more of total IT-related experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from an accredited college or university; or equivalent education/experience in the information technology field.
Demonstrated experience in systems and/or data analysis.
Experience developing and implementing data warehouse solutions, preferably using dimensional modeling.
Intermediate level of experience with Business Objects tools and administration, including universe development and report writing using Crystal Reports and Web Intelligence.
Database design and/or management experience, preferably with SQL Server 2005.
Familiarity with standard business processes and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to extract and refine data needs from diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Demonstrated ability to excel in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated experience mentoring technical staff.
Experience managing projects of various sizes using a standard project management methodology is highly desirable.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and/or Goldmine applications is desirable.
Available to work off-hours and extended hours as needed to support IT processes and timelines.
Send resume to charlies@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6654
Lead Java Developer
Type: 3 Months
Location: Salem, OR
Lead Software Developer with full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) experience designing and developing complex enterprise systems. The role will be a lead programmer/analyst and the candidate should have significant experience interviewing end-users, gathering requirements, creating documentation, design, development, and testing. The Developer should be able to work with a wide variety of stakeholders and lead and provide direction for other technical professionals and end-users.
Candidate should have 5+ years experience in OO software development, with expert level experience with the Java platform. Expert level knowledge in Java, JSP, JavaScript, HTML is required, as is a strong background in Oracle (including stored procedures, data modeling, etc.) Additional expertise in network engineering, such as load balancing and network security, is desired.
Required Skills & Experience:
J2EE application development
Java application servers (JBoss, Oracle Application Server, WebSphere)
OC4J (Oracle Containers for Java)
Oracle
Network Engineering, inc. load balancing and network security.
Send resume to patricks@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6653
Sr. ColdFusion/DB2 Developer
Type: 6 Months
Location: Salem, OR
Looking for a Senior ColfFusion Developer with full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) experience designing and developing complex enterprise systems.
Candidate should have 4+ years experience in commercial software development, with solid work experience with advanced ColdFusion development.
Strongly prefer experience with DB2 back-end databases.
This will entail developing several new ColdFusion applications, as well potentially completing Coldfusion maintenance tasks. Work to be performed by the position includes, but is not limited to, analysis of complex problems, design of workable solutions, modifications or fixes to a functioning application, testing deployment, performance monitoring and preventative maintenance activities on existing workflow, code screens and reports. Strongly desire any lead and/or mentoring/training experience.
Send resume to patricks@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6652
Business Systems Analyst/Business Engagment
Type: 12 Months C+H
Location: Portland, OR
Position Objective
Provides analysis and design support in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures which are cost effective and meet user requirements.
Responsible for planning, conducting and directing the analysis of complex problems to be solved with automated systems
Creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements
Directs the translations of functions to be automated
Designs details of automated systems
Works closely with the developers to assure appropriate technical and design standards are met
Essential Functions
Investigates operational requirements and problems, seeking effective business solutions through improvements in automated and non-automated components of new or changed business processes.
Assists in the analysis of the underlying issues arising from investigations into requirements and problems and identifies available options for consideration.
Works with clients/users in defining acceptance tests. Specifies and develops test scenarios to test that new/redesigned processes deliver improved ways of working for the end user at the same time as delivering efficiencies and planned business benefits. Records and reports test results. Uses test plans and outcomes to specify user instructions.
Responsibilities include full lifecycle eCommerce operations such as: online shopping cart support, member registration, application processing, site content management, inventory control processing, and credit card management. Responsibilities also include supporting and maintaining various system interfaces between internal systems and outside partners, including credit card processing centers, fulfillment partners, and communication partners. Other responsibilities include providing communications and ad-hoc query requests to support business drivers and initiatives. This person will support the complete software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, specifications, development, change control, testing, and deployment activities. This person will also support, as needed, mandated activities and processes such as Disaster Recovery, Sarbanes-Oxley, security, privacy, documentation and other compliance initiatives.
Qualifications Desired:
Strong experience in designing & documenting technical solutions to business needs.
Strong experience in translating business requirements to technical specifications.
Strong knowledge of client server, database & web application architectures.
Strong understanding of technical and infrastructure environments (data communications, web technologies, firewalls, etc.)
Strong people, communication, presentation and technical writing skills.
Experience with project management.
Experience in working with multiple business and information technology groups.
Experience in working with third-party service providers and contractors.
Experience with rapid software development methodologies such as RUP, UML, AGILE/SCRUM, etc.
Bachelor Degree, or higher in technical related discipline is required
Technical Skills Required:
3+ years JAVA experience.
3+ years of Business Systems Analyst experience with proven success at developing business requests into formal requirements and specifications.
Strong experience with the following JAVA development tools:
o Oracle JDeveloper 10.1.3 / Oracle ADF
o Oracle Application Server 10g
o Oracle RDBMS 10g Enterprise Edition
o Oracle Toplink
o Apache Struts
Experience with Oracle Databases (9i, 10G).
Experience with developing & tuning PL/SQL & SQL*Plus, SQL*Loader.
Experience supporting eCommerce web based applications a plus.
Experience with Crystal Reports a plus.
Experience with Cold Fusion a plus.
Experience with issue tracking and version control software a plus.
Send resume to sarilynr@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6650
Oracle Functional Analyst
Type: 12 Months C+H
Location: Portland, OR
Position objective
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Wilsonville, Oregon IT team that supports an integrated, global Oracle ERP system. As a Business Systems Analyst, the selected candidate will apply Oracle functional, technical, and leadership skills to Order Management and related applications. This includes identifying, evaluating, specifying, and designing systems, solutions and procedures which are cost effective and meet user requirements to solve complex problems.
Essential Functions
Support order processing, order import, multi-lingual customer documents, credit card authorization, advanced pricing, and interfaces among internal systems and with outside partners
Provide software development lifecycle support, including requirements, alternatives, design, specifications, development, change control, testing, deployment, upgrades, and maintenance
Consult with business users as an Oracle functional expert
Work with Oracle Support and metalink
Collaborate with and contribute to other Oracle application teams on finance, inventory, manufacturing, shipping, service, and global ERP applications.
Support Sarbanes-Oxley, Disaster Recovery, security, privacy, documentation and other compliance initiatives as needed
Direct and lead development staff
Qualifications
Strong functional knowledge of Oracle Order Management
Knowledge of fulfillment business processes.
5 or more years of systems analyst experience with proven success at developing business requests into formal requirements, specifications, and application designs.
Experience with systems interfaces and APIs.
Experience developing and tuning PL/SQL and SQL*Plus
Experience on large projects involving multiple businesses and IT organizations.
Understanding of technical and infrastructure environments.
Experience with issue tracking and version control software.
Strong communication, presentation and technical writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills dealing with clients/users
Experience with workflow, SQL*Loader, EDI, Oracle Forms, and Oracle Reports desirable
Knowledge of Oracle Advanced Pricing
Project Management experience desirable.
Bachelor Degree, or higher in related discipline or equivalent experience
Send resume to susans@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6645
Business Analyst
Type: 3 Months
Location: Portland, OR
3 month contract in the Pearl District on the waterfront. Project involves moving client from a local ADP EV5 HR/Payroll system to a hosted ADP HR/Payroll system. Will require experience 5 years experience as a BA/BSA to include requirements gathering, use cases, as-is and to-be documentation, as well as experience with the ADP HR and Payroll systems.
Send resume to charlies@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6644
Sr. Network Administrator
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
Description:
Responsible for planning, design, procurement, installation and support of all network hardware and software and phone services in approximately 50 North American locations. Responsible for maintaining network security and remote access. Designs, implements and manages LAN and WAN. Assists with site and end-user connectivity support. Researches and recommends new products and vendors. May do other tasks as assigned.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Supports all network systems associated systems and application software, LAN hardware and protocol and network management utilities.
MPLS Network installation and management
Cisco router configuration and management
Cisco LAN switches
Cisco Wireless LAN management system
Cisco CallManager VoIP phone system administration
TCP/IP
Web Filtering
DNS Administration
Whats Up Gold Professional monitoring software
NetManage network utilization and monitoring software
Cisco PIX / ASA Firewalls
Cisco VPN concentrators
BGP, EIGRP and RIP routing protocols
HP ProCurve switches
Monitors and manages data communications with other sites and entities.
Monitors network and server performance and performs capacity planning and analysis
Coordinates network server support and maintenance with Network Support Analyst
Ability to design and implement new LANs and WANs
Ability to design and implement new VoIP phone deployments
Knowledge of / experience with Windows Server Active Directory and DNS environment
Knowledge of / experience of the DHCP protocol
Knowledge of / experience of Layer 1 through 4 protocols of the OSI model
Knowledge of Network Security and Intrusion Detection/Prevention
Selects and manages hardware and software vendors
Purchases software, equipment and replacement parts
Reviews corporate data retention policy annually and destroys expired backup tapes.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent listening skills
Ability to relate technical issues to non-technical people as required
Ability to write clearly and concisely
ADMINISTRATION
Reviews and monitors firewall logs and Network Element syslogs
Logs and Responds to support calls
Coordinates equipment repairs for network hardware
Recommends and reviews purchases of network and workstation equipment
Ensures client has latest versions of network element operating systems, patches, drivers, service packs, etc.
Manages domain registration, certificate administration
Ensures centralized backup of router and switch configurations
Ensures client complies with licensing agreements all for network-based software
Provides regular written status reports to management
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
BS Degree (Computer Science preferred) or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years experience in systems administration
Cisco CCNA Certification preferred
MCSE Certification preferred
After-hours, weekend and on-call work required
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
Cell phone/PDA for emergency contact is supplied by the company
REPORTS TO:
Manager of Technical / Network Services
Send resume to charlies@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6640
Sr. Windows Administrator
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
Description:
Responsible for planning, design, procurement, installation and support of all server hardware and software for all client locations (one in Lake Oswego, two in Portland and other misc locations). Responsible for maintaining server security and user / group access to folders, directories and shares. Assists with end-user and workstation support associated with the servers. Research and recommend new products and vendors. May do other tasks as assigned.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Supports all network servers, associated systems, application software, LAN hardware, network management utilities, Email system, database environment and storage:
MS Windows 2003 Active Directory
MS Exchange 2003/2007
MS Server 2000/2003/2008
Group Policies
WSUS / Patch Management
TCP/IP
Symantec Anti-Virus
CommVault Simpana 7.0
Dell PowerEdge Servers; Openmanage
DELL/EMC Storage Area Networking
VMWare
Sharepoint / Avepoint
Windows Clustering
Citrix XPa and Presentation Server 4.0/4.5; CSG
Monitor server performance and perform capacity planning and analysis
Coordinates server support and maintenance with Network Support Analyst
Knowledge of DELL Poweredge Servers
Selects and manages hardware and software vendors
Purchases software, equipment and replacement parts
Reviews corporate data retention policy annually and destroys expired backup tapes.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent listening skills
Ability to relate technical issues to non-technical people as required
Ability to write clearly and concisely
ADMINISTRATION
Manages day-to-day activities and priorities of Network Support Analyst and IS end-user support staff
Responds to and logs end user support calls
Coordinates equipment repairs for network hardware
Recommends and reviews purchases of network and workstation equipment
Ensures servers have latest version of virus signatures, drivers, service packs, etc.
Reviews corporate record retention policy annually and destroys expired backup tapes; activates automatic deletion of network files and email as appropriate.
Ensures client complies with licensing agreements all for network-based software
Provides regular written status reports to management
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
BS Degree (Computer Science preferred) or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years experience in systems administration
MSCE Certification
Occasional after-hours and weekend work required
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
Cell Phone/PDA (supplied by company) for after-hours emergencies
Automobile for transporting broken/repaired equipment and making local purchases
REPORTS TO:
Infrastructure Manager
Send resume to charlies@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6639
Project Manager ERP Implementation
Type: 3 Months C+H
Location: Portland, OR
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Develop projects plans, achieve approval, manage a projects implementation and provide management with progress reports. Communicate development of project plans with senior managers. Manage project resources, both internal and external, and communicate to stakeholders in a timely manner. Manage the review of business processes and implementation of systems to achieve business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA or BS in Business, Information Systems or related field.
Ten plus years of business experience
Five plus years managing projects
Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required
PMP Certification or Professional Project Manager Designation is preferred.
Thorough understanding of system and application development life cycle and large scale software implementation methodologies
Experience communicating with senior management and with multicultural teams is critical
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven ability to work in cross functional/matrix organizations
Strong people management and team building skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project and MS Share Point
ERP implementation Experience required.
Experience must include:
Working knowledge in manufacturing, and/or industrial equipment manufacturing
Experience implementing ERP systems in a manufacturing company with multi-national and multi-currency operations
Implementation experience of tier 3 systems
Experience, knowledge, or ability in these areas a plus:
Implementing within large, long lead-time manufacturing projects utilizing project accounting (or cost accounting)
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX strongly preferred
PRIME RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage overall project activities / tasks
Analyze project requirements
Develop and manage project plan
Ensure product and process quality
Provide regular status reporting
Provide project tracking
Identify variances
Prepare change orders
Provide issue management
Manage project spending
Manage activity/task scheduling
Manage external resources
Manage review of business processes
Manage the implementation of systems to achieve business objectives
Communicate project status to sponsors/stakeholders
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Project performance
Project management
Resource performance
Work flow management
Quality of project planning
Project control
Activity management
Adherence to project management processes
Use of standard methods and tools
Project schedule results
Quality of estimating
Accountable to sponsors for completion of project in accordance with requirements
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for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6638
Database Programmer/Analyst
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Responsible for database support, business and systems analysis, user liaison, functional design and costing for assigned departments and systems. May occasionally function as a project lead and when in this function, will develop a work plan, assign tasks, monitors efforts of other analysts and developers and report progress. As needed, may manage contract software personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA or BS in Business, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent combination of skills, experience and education.
Minimum 8 years experience in information systems field, at least 5 years experience as an analyst
Thorough understanding of system and application development life cycle and large scale software implementation methodologies
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven ability to work in cross functional/ matrix organizations
Exhibits a high degree of professionalism, poise and tact.
Strong knowledge of MS SQL Server 2000 or higher required
Working knowledge of Oracle 8, 8i and 9i desirable
Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio
Proficiency MS Windows desktop operating systems and MS Office
Experience, knowledge, or ability in these areas a plus:
Experience with Accounting, Inventory and Manufacturing systems Experience with multi-national and multi-currency companies.
Experience with Syspro, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Axapta, Navision or other ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc., strongly preferred.
Experience with X++ and SQL Reporting Services Reporting
Experience communicating with senior management and with multicultural teams
Multilingual English/Spanish speaker preferred
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Ability to understand and analyze current business processes and suggest/develop improved processes and methods.
Translates business requirements into technical requirements.
May research, analyze, recommend and manage installation of purchased application software products.
May manage data conversion from existing software to new system.
ADMINISTRATION:
Assists with administration of software development methodology
Maintains documentation consistent with Sarbanes-Oxley certification requirements
Develop project work plans, assign tasks, monitors efforts of other analysts and developers and report progress.
Creates end-user and technical documentation
Provides weekly written status reports to management
Occasional travel to remote offices may be required
Other duties as requested.
Associated Benefits Package:
Salary reflective of local market and experience
Standard benefit package including:
o Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
o Life and Disability insurance
o Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Plan participation
o PTO accrues per semi-monthly pay period
o 401K Plan participation
o Discretionary Bonus Plan participation
o Stock Purchase Program participation
Send resume to charlies@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6637
Applications Developer - Sharepoint
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Application Developer designs, develops, tests, implements, supports and maintains applications software to enhance business processes with a primary focus of Sharepoint. Works with Project Team members to determine system requirements, makes recommendations to Project Management regarding approach and software platform. Duties also include administration, trouble-shooting and working with software vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA or BS in Business, Information Systems or related field.
Minimum 5 years experience in information systems field, at least 3 years experience as a Sharepoint developer.
Thorough understanding of system and application development life cycle and large scale software implementation methodologies
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven ability to work in cross functional/ matrix organizations
Exhibits a high degree of professionalism, poise and tact.
Experience with Sharepoint and Sharepoint Server.
Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio
Proficiency MS Windows desktop operating systems and MS Office
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Ability to understand and analyze current business processes and suggest/develop improved processes and methods utilizing Sharepoint.
Translates business requirements into technical requirements.
May research, analyze, recommend and manage installation of purchased application software products. Requires a strong working knowledge of Sharepoint development 2003 or newer
Requires a strong working knowledge of Microsoft .Net including ASP and Visual Basic.
Requires a working knowledge of MS SQL Server, HTML, and Java.
Requires familiarity with relational databases and client-server concepts.
Experience, knowledge, or ability in these areas a plus:
Experience with Accounting, Inventory and Manufacturing systems Experience with multi-national and multi-currency companies.
Experience with Crystal Reports and Reporting Services Reporting
Multilingual English/Spanish Speaker desirable
ADMINISTRATION:
Assists with administration of software development methodology
Maintains documentation consistent with Sarbanes-Oxley certification requirements
Develop project work plans, assign tasks, monitors efforts of other analysts and developers and report progress.
Creates end-user and technical documentation
Provides weekly written status reports to management
Occasional travel to remote offices may be required
Other duties as requested.
Associated Benefits Package:
Salary reflective of local market and experience
Standard benefit package including:
o Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
o Life and Disability insurance
o Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Plan participation
o PTO accrues per semi-monthly pay period
o 401K Plan participation
o Discretionary Bonus Plan participation
o Stock Purchase Program participation
Send resume to charlies@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6636
Business Systems Analyst
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Is responsible for business and systems analysis, user liaison, functional design, development, testing, implementation, support and maintains applications software to enhance business processes. Works with Project Team members to determine system requirements, makes recommendations to Project Management regarding approach and software platform. Duties also include administration, trouble-shooting and working with software vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA or BS in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent combination of skills, experience and education.
Minimum 8 years experience in information systems field, at least 5 years experience as a programmer analyst
Experience with Accounting , Inventory and Manufacturing systems
Thorough understanding of system and application development life cycle and large scale software implementation methodologies
Knowledge of MS SQL Server TSQL, ASP, Visual Basic (.Net) and Crystal Reports.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven ability to work in cross functional/ matrix organizations
Exhibits a high degree of professionalism, poise and tact.
Proficiency MS Windows desktop operating systems and MS Office
Experience, knowledge, or ability in these areas a plus:
Working knowledge in manufacturing, and/or Industrial Equipment Manufacturing.
Experience with multi-national and multi-currency companies.
Experience with 3 tier systems.
Experience with Syspro or other ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc.
Multilingual English/Spanish Speaker desirable
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Ability to understand and analyze current business processes and suggest/develop improved processes and methods.
Translates business requirements into technical requirements.
May manage data conversion from existing software to new system.
ADMINISTRATION:
Assists with administration of software development methodology
Maintains documentation consistent with Sarbanes-Oxley certification requirements
Creates end-user and technical documentation
Provides weekly written status reports to management
Occasional travel to remote offices may be required
Other duties as requested.
Associated Benefits Package:
Salary reflective of local market and experience
Standard benefit package including:
o Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
o Life and Disability insurance
o Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Plan participation
o PTO accrues per semi-monthly pay period
o 401K Plan participation
o Discretionary Bonus Plan participation
o Stock Purchase Program participation
Send resume to charlies@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6635
Test Analyst / Tester
Type: 3 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Job Description Overview
A Test Analyst will be required to create and execute test cases\scripts and document results.
The successful candidate will also be required to utilize Rational tools to produce high quality deliverables to stakeholders.
Profile:
Working knowledge in software testing methodologies and processes.
Software testing experience in regression, integration, system and interface testing phases.
Experience with various industry software testing tools.
Knowledge of healthcare standards and practices, minimum 2 consecutive years.
Knowledge of IT system in the healthcare industry, minimum 2 consecutive years.
Knowledge of software development life cycle working, RUP preferred.
Knowledge of software test automation processes
Knowledge of software performance testing.
REQUIREMENTS
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Must have a minimal of 2 consecutive years in healthcare insurance
Must have current use of current version of Rational Testing Products including, Test Manager, Manual Tester, Functional Tester and Performance Tester.
Testing/Quality background is preferred.
An understanding of systems concepts, techniques, tools, and standards as well as a working knowledge of PC third-party products (MS Office, SQL, etc.) is required.
Ability to write SQL queries
Ability to analyze a database and understand the relationships between tables.
Ability to perform a trace against the database.
Responsibilities:
Apply analysis concepts, techniques, tools and standards to support assigned project.
Prepare detailed testing and other documentation, as required
Perform software troubleshooting
Verify and editing test data in new or existing systems
Write comprehensive application quality assurance test plans
Test and verify system and database models to ensure quality and integrity
Implement software testing processes and best practices.
Implement the test strategy (architecture, framework, tools, etc).
Skills:
Minimum 1 year consecutive Blue Cross/Blue Shield testing - required
Experience with Pharmacy Applications (or prior Regence Experience)
Facets 4.1 or higher - required
Experience with the Rational tool suite (Prefer Rational version 7.0 or higher)
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for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6625
Systems Test Analyst / Software Tester
Type: 12 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Job Description Overview
A Test Analyst will be required to create and execute test cases\scripts and document results.
The successful candidate will also be required to utilize Rational tools to produce high quality deliverables to stakeholders.
Profile:
Working knowledge in software testing methodologies and processes.
Software testing experience in regression, integration, system and interface testing phases.
Experience with various industry software testing tools.
Knowledge of healthcare standards and practices, minimum 2 consecutive years.
Knowledge of IT system in the healthcare industry, minimum 2 consecutive years.
Knowledge of software development life cycle working, RUP preferred.
Knowledge of software test automation processes
Knowledge of software performance testing.
Responsibilities:
Apply analysis concepts, techniques, tools and standards to support assigned project.
Prepare detailed testing and other documentation, as required
Perform software troubleshooting
Verify and editing test data in new or existing systems
Write comprehensive application quality assurance test plans
Test and verify system and database models to ensure quality and integrity
Implement software testing processes and best practices.
Implement the test strategy (architecture, framework, tools, etc).
REQUIREMENTS:
Strong organizational skills (multi-tasking and prioritization tasks).
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to communicate at various domain and technical levels
Must exhibit a sense of responsibility with a focus on quality deliverables.
Must have a minimal of 2 consecutive years in healthcare insurance
Must have current use of current version of Rational Testing Products including, Test Manager, Manual Tester, Functional Tester and Performance Tester.
Testing/Quality background is preferred.
An understanding of systems concepts, techniques, tools, and standards as well as a working knowledge of PC third-party products (MS Office, SQL, etc.) is required.
Ability to write SQL queries
Ability to analyze a database and understand the relationships between tables.
Ability to perform a trace against the database.
Send resume to susans@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6624
Documentation Specialist
Type: 3 Months
Location: Portland, OR
This person will be helping to architect, design, and implement the documentation and repository standards for IT and the PMO. This person will be the drivng force to get the newly designed system in place.
The ideal candidate will have experience gathering requirements, authoring, and direct client interfacing. This person should also have a thorough understanding of SharePoint and how it is utilized and optimized for version control and as a document repository.
Requirements
MS Office Suite
MS Visio
MS SharePoint
ERwin is a big plus
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for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6617
Cognos ETL Developer
Type: 6 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Senior Cognos Developer needed for long-term project building additional reporting functionality to an existing BI environment. The ideal candidate will have experience authoring reports and development using the Cognos Data Manager ETL tool on an Oracle platform.
Requirements:
Cognos Data Manager (currently running version 8.x)
Oracle 10g
PL/SQL (TOAD is a plus)
Excellent written communication skills and good+ verbal comm skills
Experience writing technical specifications
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for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6616
Sr. SQA Engineer
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer to be a key player in the quality effort of a leading web software firm developing award-winning SaaS solutions. The successful candidate will have 5+ years commercial experience in both manual black box and automated testing of enterprise web applications (writing and executing tests) while providing leadership to more junior engineers as well as project coordination. A broad technical background is required, with exposure to many different technologies; familiarity with Windows and Linux systems is expected. Experience with RDBMS technologiesespecially MS SQL Server (queries, stored procedures, etc.)is required. Experience in load testing is highly desired, as is coding experience in one or more .NET technologies and some exposure to white box testing.
Responsibilities and Requirements:
Design, author and execute manual test procedures; work with test automation team
Document clear, concise and detailed product defect reports and work with developers to ensure their successful reproduction/resolution
Follow-up and verify resolved bugs
Provide ongoing project status to the QA Manager.
Work with Technical Support to resolve customer issues
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other relevant degree highly desired; or equivalent industry experience
Minimum of 7 years experience in software Quality Assurance, with a thorough understanding of the role of QA in the software development lifecycle
Power-user level competency Windows and Linux test platforms
Experience with structured programming and scripting languages highly desired, especially .NET technologies
XML and SQL query authoring-level skills
Self-starter attitude with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Project management experience a strong plus
System administration experience a plus
Experience testing large enterprise-class products a plus
Database administration/development a plus
Experience working with remote/offshore engineering teams a plus
Send resume to patricks@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6610
Project Coordinator
Type: 2 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Support the Upgrade team. Maintain project schedules, maintain work process for contractors. Track requests for new Statements of Work. Provide status reports. Document Meeting Minutes, Action Items and coordination meeting setup. Work under the direction of a Project Manager.
Skills
Microsoft office suite Expert, Specifically Excel.
Microsoft Project proficient
Project Life Cycle knowledge
Contract management knowledge helpful
Process and analysis knowledge
Lotus Notes
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for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6608
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
Accounts Payable Supervisor to assist in managing all aspects of Accounts Payable expense functions, including processing invoices for different types of general and administrative expenses. Manage researching and processing all types of invoices to ensure that documents are resolved according to departmental procedures and company policies. Help develop, implement and monitor accounts payable systems and procedures. Communicate with vendors, personnel and other corporate departments to resolve vendor issues. Assist AP Manager in supervising hiring procedures, staffing levels, performance reviews, and employee relation issues.
Key Job Responsibilities:
1. Implement and maintain department controls, policies, and procedures.
2. Supervise staff including creating performance reviews, training, coaching and assignment of work.
3. Respond to phone calls from suppliers, managers and other business partners concerning past due and problem accounts.
4. Schedule payments to vendors in accordance with treasury and supplier payment terms.
5. Monitor and schedule manual check requests and priority payments making sure checks are received by date needed.
6. Direct subordinates in timely processing of all Accounts Payables items.
7. Resolve problems that arise by following departmental and corporate procedures.
8. Responsible for AP Month End Close and reconciliation of sub-ledger.
9. Ensure the accurate set up and maintenance of the Vendor Master file as well as the correct production of annual 1099-MISC forms.
10. Create and maintain an environment that supports creative and innovative ways for employees to perform tasks or analyze present tasks and implement best business practices.
11. Assist in interviewing and selecting accounts payable staff.
12. Assume decision-making responsibilities in the absence of the AP manager.
13. Involved in developing and maintaining department policies and procedures.
14. Other projects as assigned by management.
Job requirements:
- Work independently without close supervision
- Flexible/adaptable to constant change
- Strong tact and diplomacy; ability to interact with all levels of personnel
- Highly organized; ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments/projects
- Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work under own initiative
- Analytical, able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Good attendance record
- Willingness to assist AP manager in all projects at any given time
- Must possess a high degree of interpersonal competence in order to carry out the tasks required to supervise people and communicate effectively with suppliers
- Able to identify potential areas of vendor and employee dissatisfaction, and plan and act quickly to resolve the problems
- Innovative, able to reset priorities and utilize available resources to meet the needs of the department
- Personable, approachable, enthusiastic and able to relate to people with ease and comfort
- Committed to providing exceptional customer service and remain calm and professional at all times
Qualifications:
- 5 years of Accounts Payable work experience
- 2 years of supervisory experience
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles
- Experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
- Prefer ERP software experience - Oracle or SAP a plus
- Work experience within a retail environment preferred
Send resume to patricks@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6602
Metadata/Medical Informatics Analyst
Type: 6 months
Location: Portland
Metadata/Medical Informatics professional to execute the following functions and activities:
Reviews internal and external product content, assigning subject and target meta-data to enhance search, retrieval, and personalization capabilities,
Participates in development, client, and other projects related to indexing,
Works collaboratively with product and client account management, software engineering, quality assurance, and clinical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Indexing
o Analyze content and/or resource records to identify subject concepts
o Assign subject, target, and other personalization indexing metadata to records according to specifications e.g. target to senior health and other demographics; target to heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy & other conditions
o Ensure accuracy and consistency of indexing and related metadata
o Select and upload content, as assigned
o Index custom client content and products according to specifications of Account and Product managers
o Assist in development of specifications for content sources and specific client requirements
o Provide supporting analysis on content indexing requests and special projects
Write content summaries as needed
Compile reports on indexed resources as requested
Assist in resolving metadata issues or QA issues or client content issues
Solutions and Source Management
o Review and evaluate indexed content for relevance, currency and accuracy
o Communicate and collaborate with product team to ensure scalable, consistent, cohesive solutions
Identify and escalate issues within the system or within content to appropriate stakeholders and managers
Assist in supporting engineering and QA staff in designing & testing solutions for indexing utilities & applications
General
o Prioritize and organize work load and flow, adapting and supporting team, project, and/or client needs and timelines
o Work collaboratively with thesaurus, engineering, QA, account and product management staff
o Participate / attend project, team, and company meetings as requested and required
Qualifications:
Required work experience:
Five or more years experience in indexing of medical content, OR
Five or more years experience in original cataloging of medical materials, OR
Five or more years experience in providing consumer health information at point of delivery
Education qualifications:
Masters degree in library and information science preferred. Other information management degrees or training, such as the USDA (GS) indexing courses, or medical informatics training, considered.
Additional qualifying attributes:
Proven ability to rapidly grasp project requirements and act on specifications
Knowledge of controlled vocabularies and their structure (particularly MeSH and/or SNOMED)
Understanding of differences between concepts, keywords, and text words
Knowledge of collection development
Knowledge and understanding of data models
Understanding of quality assurance processes
Familiarity with common editorial and dissemination formats for health sciences literature
Health, disease, and pharmaceutical subject knowledge
Understanding of health information-seeking behavior by consumers
Attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* * * Candidate must be a US Citizen or Green Card/EAD Holder * * *
** Unable to work with 3rd party candidates or agencies at this time**
TO APPLY, please send a word version resume to, PatrickS@infogroupnw.com
** Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
InfoGroup offers 100% employer paid medical and dental, as well as other benefits for our employees.
InfoGroup Northwest Awards:
* Oregon's Top 100 Best Companies to Work For - 3 years running
* Oregon's Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, 2003 & 2004
* Oregon Business Journal - Top 10 Tech Companies, 2004
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CODE 6598
Data Architect/DBA
Type: 6 Months
Location: Salem, OR
Data Architect to have primary responsibility to support enterprise software development teams and projects. The role will include work as a data architect (data modeling, database design), database developer (stored procedures, SQL development), and database administrator (data loading, optimization, support, etc). Project support will include: 1) database design for a series of web-based applications that include integration with legacy systems, 2) data conversion from legacy mainframe systems (VSAM) to normalized data in a DB2 environment and 3) planning for a data warehouse effort. This position will be part of the Self Sufficiency Modernization development team but will also work under the direction of the existing DHS DB2 operational team.
Technologies Involved:
Several legacy applications reside in a mainframe environment. DB2 is the primary relational database platform (AIX) and WebSphere / J2EE is a potential web application environment. Cold Fusion is a supported development platform that will be used for short-term solutions. There is a need to support efforts towards a SOA-based architecture. We plan development work to employ agile methodology where appropriate.
Required Skills & Experience:
-Lead data modeling work.
-Create and document logical/physical design.
-Design and implement proof of concept and development prototype work.
-Work with system administrators and DRM group to implement database solutions.
-Creation of database and various objects.
-Write scripts to unload data and automate autoloader scripts.
-Create test cases for benchmark testing.
-Performance tuning was an ongoing process, tuning queries.
-Support SQL tuning / optimization, DB/DBM parameter tuning, different levels of memory allocations
-Utilize tools for export, import, load, autoloader and database snapshots.
-Creating and Monitoring Users, authorities and responsibilities and password management.
-Backup & Recovering Database, Online database backup, archived redo log file and offline database backup.
-Tuning the application for the best performance.
-Tuning the Database and the system for the best performance.
-Day-to-day attending to the developer queries in sorting out database problems.
-SQL Programming -- developing database views and stored procedures.
Requirements:
-7+ years of database development experience, including DB2 / UDB ver. 8 and above
-5+ years of SQL programming, including stored procedures.
-7+ years of data modeling experience.
-Experience support DB2 on multiple platforms (AIX, zOS)
Send resume to patricks@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6588
Java Developer
Type: 3 Months
Location: Portland, OR
The contractor will be working on Engine enhancements like iPhone prototype and Healthline/PHR Designing, developing and testing web applications
Skills:
Java - Required - Intermediate (at least 5 years of experience)
JSP/HTML - Required - Intermediate (at least 5 years of experience)
Javascript - Required - Intermediate (at least 5 years of experience)
PLSQL - Required - Entry level to intermediate (at least 2 years of experience)
SQL - Required - Entry level to intermediate (at least 2 years of experience)
Struts - Required - Entry level (at least 1-2 years of experience)
AJAX - Desired - Entry level (at least 1-2 years of experience)
RAD6/ Eclips - Desired - Entry level (at least 1-2 years of experience)
Agile Development - Desired - Entry level (at least 1-2 years of experience)
Send resume to susans@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6587
User Interface Designer
Type: 6 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Responsibilities:
Provide UI design leadership for project, committed to meeting project deliverables, decisive in applying design experience and tolerant of ambiguity in requirements or communications.
Design user interface layouts, typography, color palettes, transitions and animations as needed
Coordinate needed graphical work with other team members.
Architect menu tree navigation and flow chart as required.
Document graphical design work, recommended menu tree changes and custom behavior specifications for vendor.
Apply (Customer) standard user interface design elements. Interpret and apply (Customer Style guide) and Tool kit (and adapt 24 bit graphics to 15 bit environment). Provide updated files with artwork to vendor.
Negotiate user interface design specification changes with Vendor
Understand user model and behavior as detailed by vendor specifications.
Review designs with cross functional program team and align UI design requirements from Planning, Product Marketing and Support.
Facilitate usability testing with human factors team, interpret results and modify designs based on test results.
Develop Flash prototypes for usability test if needed.
Qualifications:
Applicable graphical user interface design degree.
5+ years of experience, specifically touch screens.
Demonstrated product design with touch screen user interfaces (provide examples of high tech product designs).
Computer skills Microsoft Office, Adobe - Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash
Send resume to sarilynr@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6504
Software Tester
Type: 6 Months C+H
Location: Portland, OR
Software Tester to execute test plans and test cases, perform regression testing, negative path testing, UI checks and defect reporting via a tracking system. This person must have outstanding written & verbal communication skills.
Primary Duties:
Testing for error pages, bad links and bugs
Describing and reporting errors
Assist in regression testing for weekly releases
Assist in testing the functionality of up-coming projects and site enhancements
Participate in the analysis, design, testing and implementation of bug fixes and assisting in the coordination of their release
Test table changes and application fixes
Document/record issues and follow through until resolved
Education and Experience:
1-2 years of experience in the QA field, testing internet- and web-based
Applications
Must have experience with manual back-end testing
Experience with bug tracking tools, Ability to write detailed defects
Knowledgeable in various internet applications and browsers (IE6, IE7, FF2)
Team attitude, can work well with others for gathering data and work independently to satisfy test plan/test case requirements for ensuring a successful deployment of our application set
Additional Experience:
Good to have a solid understanding of client/server, web architectures and object oriented technologies
Experience with Agile methodology, working knowledge of SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) recommended
Knowledge of Windows/Unix operating systems and Database testing
Send resume to patricks@infogroupnw.com (required
for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6583
Inventory Planning/Finance Analyst
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
Inventory Planning/Finance Analyst to be responsible for tracking sales and inventory replenishment over 1000 retail locations. Must be analytically minded, self-motivated, and able to clearly communicate ideas, cooperate inter-departmentally and continually strive for process improvement.
Must have at least 2+ years in inventory analysis and be very comfortable with MS Office, especially MS Excel. Any programming background, or aptitude/desire to learn programming, is a big plus, especially VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and SQL.
A Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Math, or Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
Position Objectives/Job Duties
o Use analytical and statistical techniques (regression, Monte Carlo method, correlation, etc) to determine optimal replenishment methods with the end goal of minimizing lost sales and inventory holding/purchasing costs
o Forecast inventory stock levels throughout the year and anticipate seasonal changes in demand
o Maintain the open to buy plan
o Understand and use test/control groups to quantify impact of pricing and product tests
o Perform elasticity studies and determine proper pricing strategies
o Maintain positive working relationship with buyers and the field organization
o Work across departments and companies to leverage expertise and enhance product availability
o Be able to present quantitative and qualitative findings clearly and concisely
o Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed
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CODE 6582
SQA Engineer
Type: 6 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Description:
Create test plans and test cases for the development of an automated test program. Work closely with software development engineers to understand test objectives, with very little supervision. Provide specific instructions for test technicians to ensure efficient and accurate test execution. Assist with user documentation and some program specifications.
The candidate must be very familiar with Java, specifically Java SE (Standard Edition), web interfaces and GUIs. Document bugs and prepare test reports (specifically regarding bug statuses). Facilitate weekly bug meetings. Must have very good communication skills, both verbally and written. Must have at least 5 years of software test engineering experience and a BS in Computer Science.
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CODE 6579
Technical Illustrator
Type: 6 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Job Description:
Creates simple to complex technical illustration of printer/MFP hardware, installation and remove/replace procedures, theory of operation, wiring diagrams and other graphics from a variety of input such as digital photographs, sketches, CAD drawings and engineering drawings and parts. Collaborates with technical writers, technical training developers, product engineers, manual writers, manufacturing, editors and a variety of other internal customers and coworkers to research and create illustrations and graphics. Ensures accuracy of content and style for artwork assigned. Learn and apply the organizations illustration style guide, branding, trademark usage, localization and related internal processes.
Qualifications Desired:
Technical Illustration and Graphics: Demonstrate proficiency in creating simple to complex pictorial and isometrix technical illustrating of electromechnical devices and/or office printer products. Experience in executing hard line illustrations of various types of hardware a plus. Provide samples of relevant work for multiple products.
Software: Experience user of Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop and Arobat on Mac and/or Windows platforms is required. Knowledge of common illustration, modeling and layout software a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision in a fast-paced environment. Must be a self-directed highly organized professional, able to work on multiple projects with multiple priorities and deadlines. Tracks projects independently and able to proactively identify issues and partner in finding solutions as appropriate to ensure on-time delivery of materials and assignments in a dynamic product development environment. Strong attention to detail, excellent communicator verbally, in writing and through graphic visualizations. Able to work well as a team player.
Strong time management skills, able to work well in teams and ability to be self directed with little management supervision.
Minimum of 3-5 years experience in technical illustration is preferred.
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for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6570
Technical Writer
Type: 6 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Key Responsibilities:
Create electronic and/or printed Service Documentation collaborating with Technical Training, Engineering, Support, Service, and Marketing coworkers within allotted program timeframe.
Leverage vendor manuals, engineering specs, parts lists, and hands-on disassembly of printer to develop manual.
Scope workload, create project development schedule, and track & report status to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of final manual. Work closely with subject matter experts and team members to ensure milestones and deliverables synch-up with other development team dependencies and deadlines.
Work proactively with development team to ensure completeness and accuracy of service documentation content.
Schedule and facilitate multiple reviews during service doc development. Research/resolve conflicting and/or missing information.
Collaborate with staff Service Writers and Editor to ensure deliverables follow department guidelines for style, structure, flow, and format.
Collaborate with Graphics Manager and Illustrator(s) to develop service doc artwork.
Learn and follow final manual release procedures for print, CD-ROM, and web.
Required/Desired Skills and Experience:
Solid understanding of electronic and mechanical systems operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of electrostatic image transfer in laser printers a plus.
Experience creating service documentation simultaneous with engineering product development cycles.
Dedicated, self-managed professional who will work additional time if required to meet strict project requirements and deadlines.
Able to work on multiple products with multiple priorities and deadlines. Tracks projects independently and raises issues as appropriate to ensure on-time delivery of materials and assignments.
Excellent communication skills - verbal and written. Ability to gather, understand, and write product specific information from numerous sources.
Produce documents in accordance to company standards and guidelines
Ability to clearly define, collaborate with, and detail communication needs to technical illustrators supporting project.
Expert in Structured FrameMaker, FrameMaker 7.2 and Acrobat. Solid page layout and informational design skills required. Basic understanding of Windows platforms (Mac is a plus), and MS Office products including Word and Excel. Some knowledge of Adobe Illustrator useful.
5+ years of technical writing and editing experience leading the development of operation, service, and instructional documentation. Provide samples of a variety of documentation types for multiple products.
Bachelors degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Training, or related experience.
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for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6569
General Accounting Manager
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
General Accounting Manager to work closely with Director of Finance and CFOs offices. You will supervise a staff of more than a dozen accounting professionals including performance reviews, training and career development.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure quality and timeliness of work products. Balance workload among personnel.
2. Directly supervise three person lease accounting team.
3. Manage the monthly lease accounting close process for efficiency, timeliness and accuracy. Promote continual improvement of lease accounting processes including development, monitoring and action on performance metrics. Development and utilization of automation tools.
4. Creation and maintenance of procedures and policies for the lease financial accounting process. Including (1) analysis of key controls and reporting requirements for Sarbanes Oxley controls (2) focus on meeting internal and external reporting requirements.
5. Ensure performance of due diligence in review process of lease related account reconciliations, including risk assessment.
6. Communication and development of procedures with non-accounting personnel, primarily assts management personnel.
7. Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience:
1. 6 to 8 years experience. Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferred. Retail
experience preferred.
2. BS Accounting required.
3. CPA required. Active status preferred.
4. Registered company experience with one year hands-on SEC reporting required.
5. ICFR material weakness remediation experience preferred.
6. Previous experience managing small (2-4) group of accounting professionals.
7. Demonstrated success in accounting process improvement.
8. Should have hands-on experience in the following accounting areas:
a. FASB Statement No. 5 - Accounting for Contingencies
b. FASB Statement No. 94 - Financial Statements Consolidations
c. FASB Statement No. 123R - Share-Based Payment
d. FASB Statement No. 128 - Earnings Per Share
e. FASB Statement No. 142 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
f. FASB Statement No. 144 - Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
g. FASB Statement No. 154 - Accounting Changes and Error Corrections
9. Hands-on experience in the following accounting areas is preferred:
a. FASB Statement No. 13 - Accounting for Leases (strongly preferred)
b. FASB Statement No. 52 - Foreign Currency Translation
c. FASB Statement No. 109 - Accounting for Income Taxes
d. FASB Statement No. 133 - Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
e. FASB Statement No. 141 - Accounting for Business Combinations
f. FASB Statement No. 143 - Asset Retirement Obligations
g. FASB Statement No. 146 - Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
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for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6567
Sr. Windows Hosting Engineer
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
Windows Server Hosting Engineer to join data center operations team in supporting a high transaction, globally distributed, Internet SaaS (Software as a Service) infrastructure.
Experience should include installation, configuration, and ongoing administration of all components of Windows-based high-availability hosting operation. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to analyze, evaluate and solve technical problems within a fast-paced team environment including SQA and Software Developers and possess strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
Day to day responsibilities include hardware ordering and inventory, cage management, provisioning and oversight of servers in a heterogeneous Windows/Unix environment, monitoring of system resources, TCP/IP networking troubleshooting, and system documentation. The position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Odd hours and occasional domestic travel to other locations will be required.
Required Experience:
3+ years of Windows Server administration experience.
Experience with Linux
High-level skills with most OS commands/utilities (system backups,
file systems, job control, etc).
High level of knowledge of TCP/IP and various Internet servers (DNS, HTTP, FTP, NNTP, etc).
Knowledgeable in HA and BCP concepts (RAID, SPOFs, etc) at a high level.
Ability to write simple shell scripts.
Experience in cage management (cabling/dressing, rack layout, etc).
Experience with remote management (serial consoles, network addressable power strips)
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
Relevant Technical Skills:
Windows 2003 Server Administration
IIS 6.0 (ASP.NET) Architecture, Security, and Performance Tuning
Directory Services Administration (Active Directory, LDAP, ADAM)
Microsoft SQL 2005
Linux Server Administration
Distributed Web Architecture Server Load Balancing (Citrix NetScaler, UltraDNS)
PKI Administration (x.509, PGP)
Data Backup and Recovery (NetVault)
Alerting and Monitoring (SCOM, Empirix Onesight)
Storage Area Networks (EMC)
Host and Network-based Intrusion Detection Systems (Entercept, TippingPoint)
Server Hardware Maintenance (HP)
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for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6566
Benefits Consultant
Type: 3 Months
Location: Portland, OR
Serves as a Benefits Consultant, implementing benefits programs & processes. Determines and manages leaves of absence and return-to-work cases. Administers medical, dental, life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), pension, paid time off, severance and voluntary benefits programs both during open enrollment and on a day-to-day basis.
Skill
In depth knowledge of various benefits plans, and state and federal benefits & leave of absences laws and regulations
Proficiency in use of PC/client server applications, including HRIS, Microsoft office suite
Lawson experience preferred
Proficiency in performing mathematical calculations
Strong Customer Service & interpersonal skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment yet follow standardized processes
Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles & get messages across that have the desired effect.
Ability too multi-task, plan & prioritize work, and follow-through on a timely basis
Ability to work at a rapid pace over an extended period of time
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for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6565
Websphere Administrator
Type: 3 Months
Location: Seattle, WA
Provide a high level of technical assistance in the following role:
*Participate in a team environment for the installation, upgrade, and
maintenance of WebSphere Application Servers under the direction or
coaching of senior team members
*Provide technical, interpersonal and administrative skills in
performing day to day work
*Duties include but are not limited to: WebSphere Application Server 5.x
and 6.x installation, upgrade, and patches; performance tuning; and
documentation
*Adhere to our departmental policies and procedures including, but
are not limited to; technical and architecture standards, production
implementation standards, regular status reporting, regular
participation in team meetings, regular one on one meetings with
supervisor and team lead, and providing work estimates and regular time
tracking.
Combine your previous administrative tech experience with the following
skills:
*Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business
Administration, or a related field
*Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a multi-platform environment
and multi system environment; including, but not limited to UNIX system
administration, PC server administration, web infrastructure, or
firewall administration
*Knowledge of HTTP servers, Directory Servers, Introscope, or WebTrends
preferred
*Strong organizational skills
*Excellent communication skills
Skills:
Websphere Administrator Required Intermediate/Expert
Sun One Directory Server Desired Expert
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for consideration) and include JOB
CODE 6564
Sr. Software Release Engineer
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Portland, OR
Sr. Software Release Engineer to be part of a team that manages and maintains the release process for test and production platforms across geographically distributed sites. This person will be responsible for the release tools, systems, and processes to schedule and provide new builds on a daily basis across a number of different products in a Windows, UNIX, and Oracle environment. Person is also responsible for post-release follow up and to ensure successful releases.
Primary Job Duties
Provide leadership and guidance to team members.
Work with Release Management Supervisor on process improvement.
Work closely with development, quality assurance, and engineers to deliver reliable and repeatable builds and releases.
Write efficient and easy to follow documentation.
Maintain and enhance the current build environment and processes.
Manage and maintain the release builds.
Administer source code repository tools.
Provide support on an on-call basis as needed.
Assist in the development of new processes, methodologies, and tools.
Analyze, recommend corrective actions and/or resolve release failures.
Validate release delivery success using log files and other tools.
Essential Skills, Qualities and Abilities
4 plus years experience in release engineer role.
