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<item><title><![CDATA[Critical Infrastructure and Preparedness Consultant, Senior - 01082468
	      , Computers/Internet]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/critical-infrastructure-and-preparedness-consultant-senior-01082468/3-215888</link><description><![CDATA[Description Key Role:<br /> Provide analytical support to federal government clients with the development of policy, plans, and strategies to protect US critical infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities. Guide efforts to assess and manage risk to national critical infrastructure and advise on strategic plans for national preparedness. Perform activities, including leading the development of approaches and methodologies, participating in meetings with government and private sector stakeholders, and conducting research and analysis on infrastructure security issues.Qualifications Basic Qualifications: -8+ years of experience with critical infrastructure protection, emergency preparedness, or homeland security issues<br /> -Active Secret clearance<br /> -BA or BS degree &nbsp; Additional Qualifications: -Experience with planning and executing activities of interagency or public-private working groups<br /> -Experience with public or private sector organizations in&nbsp;strategic planning, risk management and analysis, physical security, or cyber security<br /> -Experience with Military or civilian law enforcement<br /> -Experience as a team lead -Experience with performing research -Knowledge of force protection strategy -Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills -Possession of excellent analytical skills -Top Secret clearance preferred -MA or MS degree in&nbsp;Public Policy, National Security, or a related field preferred&nbsp; &nbsp; Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. &nbsp; Integrating the full range of consulting capabilities, Booz Allen is the one firm that helps clients solve their toughest problems, working by their side to help them achieve their missions. Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure. &nbsp; We are proud of our diverse environment, EOE, M/F/D/V.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Consulting<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Prof. Svcs/Consulting<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 8 - 10 Years<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> Booz Allen]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:17:54 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marketing Programs, Sr Manager
	      , Sales/Marketing]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/marketing-programs-sr-manager/12-215879</link><description><![CDATA[General Summary: <br /><br />The Senior Market Manager supervises two or more Marketing Managers.  In addition, the Senior Market Manager is responsible for overall management, research, monitoring, and reporting on the effectiveness of demand generation programs.  Recommends solution sets, demand generation programs and tactics, and ensures the achievement of program goals.   Works closely with the Marketing Programs team for data support, Product Marketing for product issues, and Marketing Communications for communication.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Supervises two or more Market Managers<br /><br /> 	Responsible for managing program execution in adherence of goals and policies for Business Services prospects<br /><br /> 	Directs the activities of campaigns, nurturing programs, content creation, advertising, and demand generation events<br /><br /> 	Manages the demand generation calendar of activities<br /><br /> 	Defines strategy to increase brand recognition and position XO Solutions <br /><br /> 	Implements programs and communications specific to generating leads and increasing brand recognition within the Enterprise segment<br /><br /> 	Works collaboratively with Sales teams to drive lead generation, increase Sales results and acquire new Enterprise customers.<br /><br /> 	Manages the design, development, and revision of project plans<br /><br /> 	Reviews complex data to define and assign project tasks<br /><br /> 	Create and deliver presentations on project plans, goals, and results.<br /><br /> 	Directs the development and implementation assessment procedures to determine revisions or enhancements for future projects.<br /><br /> 	Recommend test and control treatments to customers in various groups<br /><br /><br /><br />Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Strong verbal and written skills<br /><br /> 	Strong PC skills - with significant working knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL <br /><br /> 	Excellent project management skills<br /><br /> 	Multi-task oriented and well organized<br /><br /> 	Strong interpersonal skills<br /><br /> 	Motivated self-starter<br /><br /><br /><br />Software:<br /><br /> 	Excel<br /><br /> 	Word<br /><br />Minimum Qualifications:<br /><br /> 	Education:  Bachelors degree in sales, marketing, finance or related fields<br /><br /> 	Licensures:  <br /><br /> 	Relevant Work Experience:<br /><br /> 	8-12 years business-to-business marketing experience<br /><br /> 	2-3 years of experience in telecommunications services desirable<br /><br /> 	Supervise Staff, YES <br /><br />Marketing Managers<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Telecommunications<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Strategy & Bus Dev<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> XO Communications]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:17:44 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sales Engineer III
	      , Sales/Marketing]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/sales-engineer-iii/12-215554</link><description><![CDATA[General Summary: <br /><br />Responsible for working with very high level Account Executives in developing, designing, presenting and closing complex voice and data applications to Enterprise, National, and Government level accounts.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Assists quota-bearing Account Executives in discovering opportunities and presenting to assigned Enterprise, National, and Government level customers complex voice and data applications and assist with closing sales. <br /><br /> 	Interfaces with customers to determine technical requirements feasibility and expectations.<br /><br /> 	Strategize with prospects to architect and engineer a solution based on a variety of criteria including functionality, scalability, future-proofing, and cost.  <br /><br /> 	Designs viable complex voice and data network sales solutions for Enterprise Level customer applications including preparation of network topologies, technical specifications, and assist Sales with pricing.<br /><br /> 	Assists high level Account Executives with ICB development and review, assembles required data and initiates Complex ICB process<br /><br /> 	Determine and present Return on Investment on opportunities requiring capital outlay<br /><br /> 	Works with appropriate internal committees to validate XOs ability and willingness to offer a solution.<br /><br /> 	Translates techno-speak to plain English for both customers and internal personnel and English to techno-speak at a level all can readily understand.<br /><br /> 	As required, conducts formal site surveys on new orders (T-1 and above). Site survey will be used by Service Delivery and Ops.<br /><br /> 	Pulls and analyzes CSRs (with assistance from TSCs and Sales Coordinators as needed.) <br /><br /> 	Performs other support duties as assigned.<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Minimum Qualifications:<br /><br /> 	Education:  Bachelors degree or equivalent<br /><br /> 	Licensures:  Cisco Certification preferred<br /><br />Valid Drivers License<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Relevant Work Experience: <br /><br /> 	Minimum of 7 years of field telecommunications/data sales/technical experience supporting quota bearing sales executives, at least 50% of which should be working with Enterprise level customers requiring cutting-edge technology or complex voice and data applications.<br /><br /><br /><br />Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Demonstrated leadership skills<br /><br /> 	Extensive knowledge of IP networking (including enterprise routing protocols of IS-IS, OSPF, and BGP)<br /><br /> 	Extensive knowledge of enterprise connectivity methods including wavelength, MPLS, SONET, private line, Ethernet, and VPN<br /><br /> 	Extensive knowledge of CPE including firewalls, routers, switches, and servers<br /><br /> 	Extensive knowledge of traditional and leading-edge voice options including SIP, TDM voice, IP telephony, PBX systems<br /><br /> 	Extensive knowledge of business continuity solutions including failover, redundancy, and disaster recover<br /><br /> 	Expert level knowledge of MS Office, Visio, and PC-based network utility tools<br /><br /> 	Exceptional verbal and written communications skills with a proven track record of presenting to all levels of an organization and closing sales including IT managers, mid-level managers, and C-level executives<br /><br /> 	Knowledgeable of Outside Plant<br /><br /> 	Demonstrated exceptional and successful customer presentation skills with proven successful track record of potential sales closures<br /><br /> 	Must be comfortable conversing expertly and clearly with Enterprise level customers<br /><br /><br /><br />	Software<br /><br /> 	MS Office<br /><br /> 	Visio<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Telecommunications<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Pre/Post Sales Support<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 8 - 10 Years<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> XO Communications]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:07:46 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Manager
	      , Sales/Marketing]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/general-manager/12-215420</link><description><![CDATA[<p>General Summary: Operational leader responsible for profit and loss and the attainment of long-range objectives for Shared Hosting and Small businesses.<br /> Responsible for executing on the strategic direction by managing the organization&sup1;s day to day operations.<br /> <br /> <br /> Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<br /> <br /> <br /> 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Establishes budgets, long-range objectives and criteria for monitoring<br /> progress and measuring success of Shared Hosting and Small Business.<br /> <br /> 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Establishes low-cost strategies that reduce operating and capital<br /> expenditures to maximize cash flow of the existing Shared Hosting and Small business customer base.<br /> <br /> 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Works collaboratively across business functions to develop and deploy<br /> economical programs to satisfy the requirements of the Shared Hosting and Small business customer, and minimize churn.<br /> <br /> 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Directs, coordinates, monitors, and reports on activities performed by<br /> Engineering, Operations, IT, Customer Care, and Finance in support of the Shared Hosting and Small Business customer base.<br /> <br /> 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Implements and oversees third-party vendor and professional services<br /> arrangements in support of Shared Hosting and Small Business customers.<br /> <br /> 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Develops and communicates operational metrics and performance results.<br /> <br /> 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Measures deliverables against established goals and metrics, and<br /> establishes functional objectives and plan to achieve results.<br /> <br /> 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provides direction and leadership to Shared Hosting and Small Business<br /> team members. <br /> <br /> Operating Systems<br /> &euro;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Microsoft Office<br /> <br /> Other Job Specific Skills<br /> &euro;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Business Administration<br /> &euro;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Organizational Leadership<br /> &euro;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strategic Thinking<br /> &euro;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Customer Management<br /> <br /> <br /> Minimum Qualifications:<br /> &euro;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Education: Bachelor&sup1;s Degree; Master&sup1;s Degree preferred<br /> &euro;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Relevant Work Experience: 10 &shy; 15 years of relevant Telecom work<br /> experience; a minimum of 7 years senior management experience, including operational management of a small business or division of a medium to large size business; experience with customer maintenance, customer management, and managing P&L. <br /> &euro;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervise Staff, YES<br /> <br /> Sr. Management in Finance, Marketing, and Customer Care<br /> <br /> <br /></p><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Telecommunications<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> General Mngmnt/Strategy Consulting<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 11 - 15 Years<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $150K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> Telecommunications]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:03:16 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Principal Architect (Chief Program Architect)
	      , Computers/Internet]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/principal-architect-chief-program-architect/3-215224</link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong> </p><p>This position is responsible for managing, gathering, and processing information related to Business/Operational Support Systems (BSS/OSS) and overall solution architecture leadership and delivery. Responsibilities include BSS/OSS (Business/Service/Network management) solution engineering, project coordination, business requirements analysis, requirement specification, and project documentation. This individual will collaborate with CTO leads, business, engineering product teams, Operations personnel, Enterprise Technology, Product Managers, and Strategic Partners/Vendors in gathering BSS/OSS requirements and engineering comprehensive and cost-effective (BSS/OSS) enterprise solution architectures that meet functional and performance expectations.<br />&nbsp;<br />The candidate will be expected to function in his role as a Chief Program Architect. The Chief Program Architect plays a critical role in making sure programs are envisioned, designed, developed and implemented across the enterprise (including both BSS and OSS) to meet business needs. The Chief Program Architect is involved at every phase of the project lifecycle from intake through delivery. He/She is responsible for making sure the entire solution design is complete and consistent from the start and seeks to remove as much re-work as possible. Chief Program Architects should see themselves as one of the program&rsquo;s leadership team members that have primary responsibility that a solution is well engineered, operable, maintainable, delivered on schedule, aligns to enterprise vision and actually provides the anticipated business value.&nbsp; This role may also involve working with the CIO, Senior Leadership Team, and other supporting architects to ensure the system defined by their project integrates in with existing systems and is in alignment with Comcast vision, technology, roadmaps and/or standards.<br />&nbsp;<br /></p><ul><li>Assist in the development of BSS/OSS solution architecture (both tactical and strategic) to fully manage/support enterprise needs, services, systems and technology mgmt.</li><li>Track and document requirements for enterprise (BSS/OSS) development projects and enhancements (e.g. architectural functional requirements)</li><li>Assist in the planning and design of new or upgraded systems</li><li>Assist in the evolution of enterprise product and system roadmaps</li><li>Interact with departments to implement improvements in process</li><li>Perform analysis of overall BSS/OSS information management systems</li><li>Interact with cross-organizational teams to determine BSS/OSS support for business requirements</li><li>Assist in analysis of specific system elements, such as system software, components transactions, integration architecture, data modeling, and processes, with recommendations for appropriate changes</li><li>Promote the effective use of the Management systems throughout Comcast</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<br /><strong>Minimum Requirements &nbsp;</strong><br /></p><ul><li>Bachelors Degree in computer science/engineering (Masters degree is a plus). MBA is a Plus</li><li>10+ years of experience in IT and a good blend of both functional and technical skills in enterprise MSO/Telecommunications BSS/OSS systems and solution architecture.</li><li>Strong Communication & interpersonal skills: Communicates effectively at both the executive and developer levels and needs to have strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead large technical teams that may </li><li>Experienced in driving and realizing a complex/ full end to end solution and how decision/design impacts architecture delivery.</li><li>Four years experience in systems Integration and implementation</li><li>Experience with BSS/OSS enterprise architecture</li><li>Experience and knowledge of BSS, OSS, IT, and Eng standards (TMF, ITIL, IETF, IEEE, ITU-T, 3GPP).</li><li>Experienced in cross functional architecture and delivery development team leadership/mgmt</li><li>Hands on system development and integration design experience/background (SOA, J2EE, OO, distributed architecture).</li><li>Demonstrated experience in BSS/OSS/IT Solution architecture design and delivery.</li></ul><p><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> IT Consulting/Services<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Networks & Systems<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 15+ Years<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> Comcast]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:18:55 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Account Executive
	      , Sales/Marketing]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/account-executive/12-215212</link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Cisco VAR seeking talented Sales professional with a hunting mentality and Large Rolodex!</strong></p><br /><p>1B dollar Cisco Partner&nbsp;specializing in IT/Telecom infrastructure solutions from Unified Communications to storage and Disaster Recovery and some knowledge of LAN/WAN.&nbsp; Reseller of CISCO, HP, IBM, NetApp, SUN, EMC&nbsp;and VMWare.&nbsp;They are Cisco&rsquo;s 6th Largest partner in the US.</p><br /><p><strong>NEED TO HAVE PRODUCED&nbsp;1M IN GROSS PROFIT</strong>.&nbsp;</p><br /><p>This position is responsible for closing profitable sales transactions through researching sales leads, obtaining knowledge of customer organizations, developing customer relationships, building strong business relationships with partners and vendors, and generating product and/or services proposals and quotations.</p><br /><p>NEED TO HAVE:<br />Minimum 5 years demonstrated outside sales experience .</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> IT Consulting/Services<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Direct Sales<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 5 - 7 Years<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $150K<br /><strong>Company:</strong> Cisco VAR]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:13:29 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract Administrator 4 - TS / 095509
	      , Admin/Office/RRHH]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/contract-administrator-4-ts-095509/1-213240</link><description><![CDATA[<p> Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information. Typical Minimum Education / Experience: 10 Years with Bachelors; 8 Years with Masters</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. <br /></p><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Aerospace / Defense<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Purchasing & Procurement<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 8 - 10 Years<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> Northrop Grumman]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:15:17 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Manager Concentric
	      , Sales/Marketing]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/general-manager-concentric/12-213167</link><description><![CDATA[General Summary: Operational leader responsible for profit and loss and the attainment of long-range objectives for Shared Hosting and Small businesses.  Responsible for executing on the strategic direction by managing the organizations day to day operations.  <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />1.	Establishes budgets, long-range objectives and criteria for monitoring progress and measuring success of Shared Hosting and Small Business.<br /><br /><br /><br />2.	Establishes low-cost strategies that reduce operating and capital expenditures to maximize cash flow of the existing Shared Hosting and Small business customer base.<br /><br /><br /><br />3.	Works collaboratively across business functions to develop and deploy economical programs to satisfy the requirements of the Shared Hosting and Small business customer, and minimize churn.  <br /><br /><br /><br />4.	Directs, coordinates, monitors, and reports on activities performed by Engineering, Operations, IT, Customer Care, and Finance in support of the Shared Hosting and Small Business customer base.  <br /><br /><br /><br />5.	Implements and oversees third-party vendor and professional services arrangements in support of Shared Hosting and Small Business customers.  <br /><br /><br /><br />6.	Develops and communicates operational metrics and performance results.<br /><br /><br /><br />7.	Measures deliverables against established goals and metrics, and establishes functional objectives and plan to achieve results.  <br /><br /><br /><br />8.	Provides direction and leadership to Shared Hosting and Small Business team members.   <br /><br /><br /><br />Operating Systems<br /><br /> 	Microsoft Office <br /><br /><br /><br />Other Job Specific Skills<br /><br /> 	 Business Administration<br /><br /> 	Organizational Leadership <br /><br /> 	Strategic Thinking  <br /><br /> 	Customer Management<br /><br />Minimum Qualifications:<br /><br /> 	Education: Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree preferred       	<br /><br /> 	Relevant Work Experience: 10   15 years of relevant Telecom work experience; a minimum of 7 years senior management experience, including operational management of a small business or division of a medium to large size business; experience with customer maintenance, customer management, and managing P&L.    <br /><br /> 	Supervise Staff, YES <br /><br /><br /><br />Sr.  Management in Finance, Marketing, and Customer Care <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Position may be filled outside of Herndon, VA.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Telecommunications<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> General Mngmnt/Strategy Consulting<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> XO Communications]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:14:36 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contracts Manager - MS  /  095558
	      , Admin/Office/RRHH]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/contracts-manager-ms-095558/1-213060</link><description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman Information Systems sector is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Herndon, VA. The Defense Systems Division (DSD) of Northrop Grumman has an immediate opportunity for a senior level Contracts professional to perform as a Contracts Manager supporting the contractual and proposal operations in the DLS Operating Unit. The successful candidate will be able to provide responsible advice and counsel on a wide range of contractual, financial and business issues and perform as an expert in all matters involving the interpretation and application of company contracting policies and procedures. Roles and Responsibilities: * All aspects of portfolio from the business development phase, delivering customer satisfaction, building customer relationships and timely responses to both external and internal customers. * Assessing situations and making appropriate recommendations and/or taking appropriate actions. * Ensuring that contractual risks are identified and mitigated with appropriate contract provisions. * Serve as key business advisor to the Program Team on contractual, proposal and operational matters. * Planning and executing successful contract negotiations and achieving targeted profit rates, as well as, favorable terms and conditions to assist DSD in meeting profit and cash goals. * Negotiating skillfully in difficult situations, producing sound contract terms and conditions, teaming agreements, contract amendments/modifications, which are expected to mitigate/minimize company risks for highly complex contracts. * Responsibility includes being able to make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure, offers guidance and works cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, subcontracts, pricing and security for seamless contract administration. Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: * Bachelors * 15 years of Contracts Administration * 5 - 10 years of management experience * Thorough knowledge of pricing principals and FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations a must. * Ability to apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation and customer relationships. * Exceptional organizational, verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: * Self Starter, Problem Solver and multi-tasker * Process improvement oriented * International contracting and business experience. For a listing of all Northrop Grumman open positions, please visit our website at www.careers.northropgrumman.com Relocation Assistance Available<br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Aerospace / Defense<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Purchasing & Procurement<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 11 - 15 Years<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> Northrop Grumman]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:13:22 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alliance Manager - Software
	      , Sales/Marketing]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/alliance-manager-software/12-212372</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Partner / Channel Manager -</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Reston/Herndon VA- DC Metro</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>We are an fast growing and extremely profitable&nbsp;international IT Service Management software company headquartered in the United Kingdom with offices across Europe, North America & Asia Pacific. We specialize in delivering Help Desk and IT Service Management solutions to large blue-chip organizations and to the public sector.&nbsp; Benefiting from over 18 years of development and investment around Best Practice principles, our core solution, intuitively steers users through the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes.&nbsp; Our commitment to Best Practice is further demonstrated through being the first to achieve BS 15000 certification which has now become, ISO/IEC 20000, the International standard for ITSM.</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>We need an experienced Channel/Partner Manager for the &nbsp;US.&nbsp; If you have experience selling software applications through channel partners and are ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you.</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>If you&rsquo;d like to find out more about us first, see what we offer you in return though the information about our business, approach and career development and if you want to be challenged on a daily basis and gain the satisfaction of being on the leading edge of working within the ITIL framework and ITSM software &ndash; send us your resume.</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><ul><br /><br /><br /><li>Driving partner revenue to hit quota &ndash;regional partners, focus partners and National partners in the Central and Western USA. </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Manage multiple strategic national partners &ndash; develop a business plan, execute against it. Coordinate executive level meetings.&nbsp; </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Must be willing and able to travel </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Engages partners in account mappings with the Direct Sales Team. </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Builds partner go to market account plans. </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Recruitment and assessment of new partners and the opportunities they bring </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Ownership of local partner relationships including; partner training and productivity. </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Coordinate marketing events. Attention to detail is required. </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Display ability to navigate through a Partner&rsquo;s organization. </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Hold partner accountable for forecast, program requirement fulfillment and target accounts jointly. </li><br /><br /><br /></ul><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Required Experience</strong></p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><ul><br /><br /><br /><li>Four to six years of experience in enterprise software channel sales experience. </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Knowledge of application&nbsp;software sales through channels and partners as well as&nbsp;and knowledge of partners in region is an absolute requirement. </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Ability to learn full&nbsp;service desk&nbsp;management software with the intent to train others. </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Must possess the technical aptitude to grasp channel sales and strategy </li><br /><br /><br /><li>Must have good presentation skills and be self motivated. </li><br /><br /><br /></ul><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong></p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>The most driven and dedicated sales professionals will be compensated with a lucrative structure with outstanding upside potential. Current sales executives are earning base salaries in the $80,000 to $95,000 and total annual earnings&nbsp;into the $195,000k+ range and not capped.&nbsp; We also offer an excellent benefits package.</p><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Software<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Channel Sales<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 8 - 10 Years<br /><strong>Level:</strong> Manager<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $200K<br /><strong>Company:</strong> ESN]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:03:46 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telemarketing Programs Manager
	      , Sales/Marketing]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/telemarketing-programs-manager/12-209879</link><description><![CDATA[General Summary: <br /><br /><br /><br />Responsible for managing all facets of telemarketing programs.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Evaluates and recommends internal and external telemarketing resources for both in-bound/outbound direct marketing programs.<br /><br /> 	Supervises external telemarketing resources and manages all facets of relationship, program support, training, process, systems, reporting, and performance/ROI tracking.  <br /><br /> 	Works closely with Field Market Managers to integrate outsourced telemarketing resources with direct sales telemarketing blitzes, tracking, and reporting efforts.<br /><br /> 	Integrates inbound/outbound TM channel into multi-touch campaigns with direct mail/email, advertising, and web marketing to maximize sales, lead generation, and appointment setting.<br /><br /> 	Defines list segmentation criteria and filters to maximize response/appointment rates with target market. This will also require working with other marketing managers and database stakeholders in creating systematic approach to updating systems and prospect database.<br /><br /> 	Serve as liaison with TM firm and XO departments in identifying CRM, Opportunity, Customer Care handoffs and reporting interfaces and ensuring that they are functioning properly.<br /><br /> 	Ensures that Siebel/Linx system is updated by direct sales channel with sales and pipeline activities associated with telemarketing/telesales programs results.<br /><br /> 	Responsible for analyzing telemarketing tracking, survey completions, and weekly reports to find opportunities for improvement.<br /><br /> 	Assists in integrating telemarketing resources into Web based demand creation activities to improve customer experience, operational efficiency and back-end integration into XO lead, CRM, and order processing systems. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Well organized with demonstrated program/project management skills. <br /><br /> 	High energy self-starter experienced in leading teams in a matrix management environment.<br /><br /> 	Experience developing and managing budgets ranging from $10,000-$1mm+.<br /><br /> 	Strong analytical & computer skills with Microsoft Office and Access expertise.<br /><br /> 	Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills<br /><br /><br /><br />Minimum Qualifications:<br /><br /> 	Education:  Bachelors degree in marketing or related fields. MBA is a plus.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Relevant Work Experience:<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Minimum 3-5 years experience working in B2B direct marketing and telemarketing with up to 10 years overall marketing experience.<br /><br /> 	Experienced in managing telemarketing vendor and understanding of best practices for b2b lead qualification.<br /><br /> 	 Experienced in list selection, analysis, segmentation and working with list brokers.<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Supervise Staff, YES <br /><br />1 position (TBD)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Telecommunications<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Strategy & Bus Dev<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> Less than 5 Years<br /><strong>Level:</strong> Manager<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> XO Communications]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:16:19 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marketing Programs, Sr Manager
	      , Admin/Office/RRHH]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/marketing-programs-sr-manager/1-209862</link><description><![CDATA[General Summary: <br /><br />The Senior Market Manager supervises two or more Market Managers.  In addition, the Senior Market Manager is responsible for researching, monitoring, and reporting on the competitive environment and operational performance of assigned markets.  Recommends price, product, and operational changes to improve market performance.  Works closely with Marketing Analysis for data support, Product Marketing for product issues, and Marketing Communications for communication.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Supervises two or more Market Managers<br /><br /> 	Works with management leadership to help establish content, format and scheduling of market reviews.  Helps establish team goals.  <br /><br /> 	Works with Marketing Analysis to identify data needs for market reviews<br /><br /> 	Provides oversight, manages relationship and makes recommendations regarding external vendors to provide competitive pricing and tariff information<br /><br /> 	Establishes team routine, organizes competitive pricing data collection, storage and retrieval<br /><br /> 	Conduct Market Reviews for assigned markets<br /><br /> 	Works with General Manager, Area Directors, Indirect Sales managers and sales teams to gather competitive information and identify product and pricing issues<br /><br /> 	Works with Marketing Analysis to gather internal data for reviewing market performance<br /><br /> 	Assembles data for presentation and review with the local market, product marketing and other affected teams<br /><br /> 	Prepares summary and recommendations for review with Executive management<br /><br /> 	Assists in the maintenance of price catalogs and other internal systems and documentation<br /><br /> 	Assists in the communication of changes to sales organizations, and internal organizations such as Billing, Rating, Care, IT, Regulatory<br /><br /><br /><br />Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Strong verbal and written skills<br /><br /> 	Strong PC skills - with significant working knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL <br /><br /> 	Excellent project management skills<br /><br /> 	Multi-task oriented and well organized<br /><br /> 	Strong interpersonal skills<br /><br /> 	Motivated self-starter<br /><br /><br /><br />Software:<br /><br /> 	Excel<br /><br /> 	Word<br /><br />Minimum Qualifications:<br /><br /> 	Education:  Bachelors degree in sales, marketing, finance or related fields <br /><br /> 	Relevant Work Experience:<br /><br /> 	8-12 years business-to-business marketing experience<br /><br /> 	2-3 years of experience in telecommunications services desirable<br /><br /> 	Supervise Staff, YES <br /><br />Marketing Managers<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Telecommunications<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Brand/Seg/General Mngmt<br /><strong>Level:</strong> Manager<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> XO Communications]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:16:14 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract Administrator 4 - TS / 093913
	      , Admin/Office/RRHH]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/contract-administrator-4-ts-093913/1-209807</link><description><![CDATA[Reviews and analyzes government or commercial solicitations/documents to understand and convey to Line of Business Directors and/or Program Managers all relevant contract issues and to ensure that company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customers requirements. Assumes a key role in developing proposal terms, coordinating input of technical and administrative staffs to determine and analyze proposed schedules and costs: to help develop proposed price, profit strategies and cost/business analysis; and to produce cost proposals which are successful, profitable, and of minimum business and legal risks. Secures management agreement and approval of proposals terms and conditions, advising as to contractual rights and obligations. Oversees or prepares formal bids incorporating all relevant information and corporate commitments. Negotiates with customers and executes proposals and contracts on behalf of the Company. Oversees contract performance by monitoring budget compliance, documents, schedules, and deliverables and recommends actions to ensure mutually satisfactory performance. Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning contractual and operational issues or scheduling of specific phases or projects or contracts. Supports subcontract management responsibilities as required including oversight of subcontract management plan, contract modifications, and Contract Requirements Delivery List (CDRL) requirements to the Government. Conducts briefings and participates in meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific activities. Typical Minimum Education / Experience: 10 Years with Bachelors; 8 Years with Masters<br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Aerospace / Defense<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> General & In-house Counsel<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 11 - 15 Years<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> Northrop Grumman]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:16:08 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Client Success Manager
	      , Computers/Internet]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/client-success-manager/3-209780</link><description><![CDATA[<p>The Client Success Manager (CSM) position is a part of RightNows Field organization.&nbsp; In this role you will assume joint responsibility with an Account Executive to maintain a high level of client satisfaction by guiding our clients to provide outstanding customer experiences, specifically with regard to their contact center operations.</p><p>You will act as a strategic advisor to develop long term partnerships with our clients to ensure that they remain successful by realizing the full value of their investment with us.&nbsp; Ultimately, you will assist with maximum adoption of their current RightNow solution and identify product expansion opportunities.</p><p>A significant part of your role will be to serve as a client advocate, often functioning as a liaison between our clients and all internal RightNow teams (e.g. Professional Services, Customer Care, Product Development, Hosting, Accounting, and Product Management).&nbsp; You will ensure that needs and/or requirements considered critical to the success of these clients are communicated and managed throughout the RightNow organization.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities<p>Following are a list of essential duties and responsibilities:</p><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px"> <p><strong>Deliver Results</strong></p> </blockquote><ul> <ul> <li>Conduct operational reviews </li>        <li>Provide industry benchmarking to clients </li>        <li>Ensure adoption of best practices </li>        <li>Assist in production and delivery of quarterly business reviews </li>        <li>Continually assess, document, and analyze client gains in efficiency and effectiveness &nbsp; </li> </ul> </ul><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px"> <p><strong>Promote Solution Education</strong></p> </blockquote><ul> <ul> <li>Educate clients on the value they can generate from the power of their current RightNow solution </li>        <li>Encourage clients to utilize appropriate RightNow education services (i.e., community forums, training, Professional Services engagements, user conferences, workshops, etc) </li> </ul> </ul><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px"> <p><strong>Act as Trusted Advisor, Advocate, and Liaison</strong></p> </blockquote><ul> <ul> <li>Facilitate relationships across various client teams, brands, and/or departments to further strengthen RightNows partnership with clients </li>        <li>Be an expert on the clients RightNow deployment and the go-to person for their strategic business direction </li>        <li>Monitor client issues and act as the high-level point of escalation for all client concerns&nbsp;&nbsp; </li> </ul> </ul><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px"> <p><strong>Perform Account Management</strong></p> </blockquote><ul> <ul> <li>Contribute to the development of annual account plans and quarterly account reviews </li>        <li>Proactively manage accounts by creating plans for upgrades, busy season spikes, and solution expansion or changes </li>        <li>Work with Sales and Operations to formulate client-specific strategies to increase clients use of best practices and drive further adoption of RightNow products </li>        <li>Understand and advocate a clients product roadmap needs to RightNows Product Management team </li>        <li>Gather feedback from clients to drive requirements for future RightNow products and services </li>        <li>Work with RightNows Marketing team to help design and execute industry/vertical specific marketing programs </li> </ul> </ul>Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Background<p>Following are the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and background:</p><ul> <li>3+ years experience implementing CRM applications and/or providing strategic advisory services and account management services </li>    <li>Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse set of internal and external constituencies including senior level executives, legal, technical, finance, support, sales, and marketing experts </li>    <li>Working knowledge of the following business areas:     <ul> <li>Call Center/Customer Service </li>        <li>Business Analytics </li>        <li>Marketing Automation </li>        <li>Sales Force Automation </li>        <li>Service Cloud/Social Networks </li> </ul> </li>    <li>Ability to lead cross functional business and technical teams to provide timely issue resolution </li>    <li>Ability to create and sell business cases to internal and client t...</li></ul><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Software<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Prof. Svcs/Consulting<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 5 - 7 Years<br /><strong>Level:</strong> Manager<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> RightNow]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:16:02 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Director of Government Contract and Regulatory Compliance
	      , Manufacturing]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/director-of-government-contract-and-regulatory-compliance/22-209684</link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Title:</strong> Director of Government Contract and Regulatory Compliance</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>FLSA Status</strong></p><br /><p>Non-Exempt</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Department</strong></p><br /><p>Legal</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Location</strong></p><br /><p>Herndon VA</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Reports To</strong></p><br /><p>Senior Director, Legal and Government Affairs</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><br /><p>Director of Government Contract and Regulatory Compliance is the focal point for information on all areas of government regulations, contract requirements, and oversight which impact Triple Canopy and is responsible for averting risk to Triple Canopy through monitoring internal controls and compliance with the regulations and contract requirements.&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>General Purpose</strong></p><br /><p>Provides internal controls and compliance and acts as the focal point for information on all areas of government relations.</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Roles and Responsibilities:</strong></p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><ul><br /><li>The Director of Government Contract and Regulatory Compliance will report directly to the Senior Director, Legal and Government Affairs and will be responsible for companywide corporate compliance programs.&nbsp; </li><br /><li>Create and implement best practices in business ethics and innovative approaches to enhance the company&rsquo;s internal control programs that respond to common legal, financial, and human resource compliance issues.&nbsp; </li><br /><li>Work within the company and with the Corporate Counsel and senior leadership team to formulate the Corporate Compliance strategy & operating plan to achieve success with regulatory agencies.&nbsp; </li><br /><li>Responsible for the global oversight of the end-to-end corporate compliance process. This includes reviewing, planning and implementing initiatives and training related to compliance, as well as, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of regulatory compliance with the laws, and regulations of both governing bodies and third party agencies. </li><br /><li>Establish internal control test plans, coordinate testing, evaluate test results, and assist management with assertion as to the effectiveness of the internal control environment. </li><br /><li>Responsible for ensuring that Corporate Compliance appropriately supports all aspects of applicable internal controls and external regulatory examinations.&nbsp; </li><br /></ul><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Risk Mitigation:</strong></p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><ul><br /><li>Develop regulatory and contract compliance matrix based on RFP requirements during project bid phase leading to contract award.</li><br /><li>During contract life cycle work with program management to identify key internal controls, responsible control owners, and remediate control gaps.&nbsp; </li><br /><li>Internal Control Monitoring - continuously conduct internal reviews of compliance with regulatory and contract requirements throughout the contract life cycle. </li><br /><li>Systems Development - Participate in systems development efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and basic internal controls. </li><br /><li>Policy review and development - participate on teams involved in developing and/or revising company policies and procedures. </li><br /></ul><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Other Responsibilities include:</strong></p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><ul><br /><li>Ensure projects align with broader corporate regulatory compliance strategy.&nbsp; </li><br /><li>Serve as the overall lead in managing the production of required documentation for Corporate Compliance. </li><br /><li>Keeping the company&rsquo;s Leadership Team fully informed of status, issues, and activities.</li><br /><li>Lead for regulator inquiries, questions and requests for documentation prior to, during, and after the examinations commence. </li><br /><li>Serving as primary content reviewer in Corporate Compliance before any materials are provided to regulatory examiners, ensures materials are thorough, correct, and are of high quality. </li><br /><li>Driving follow-up activities/resolution of any Corporate Compliance audit or examination findings to ensure quality, on-time deliverable and sustainability of corrective actions, performs periodic reporting and follow up activities with issue &quot;owners&quot;.</li><br /><li>Records custodian</li><br /></ul><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Essential Skills and Experience: </strong></p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><ul><br /><li>Minimum of 8 - 10 years of experience as an auditor or regulatory examiner and/or experience working directly with audit/examiners in similar capacity</li><br /><li>Experience working with government regulators and an excellent relationship/reputation with them.</li><br /><li>Experience in a professional services organization, to include demonstrated leadership. </li><br /><li>Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations is required. </li><br /><li>Deep understanding of government contracting regulations and regulatory guidance; possess requisite certifications. </li><br /><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with employees at all levels within the organization as well as with external parties. </li><br /><li>Strong diplomatic, negotiation, and influencing skills. </li><br /><li>Effective oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience writing audit documentation. </li><br /><li>Strong leadership skills; practices a collaborative approach. </li><br /></ul><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Personal Characteristics:</strong></p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><ul><br /><li>The Director of Government Contract and Regulatory Compliance must be able to interface effectively with company leadership. </li><br /><li>He/she should be a team player and understand the value in collaboration among his/her peers.</li><br /><li>This professional should be highly focused and take pride in achieving tangible, measurable results.&nbsp; </li><br /><li>Ethics must be beyond reproach.</li><br /><li>He/she must be able to stay calm under the pressures of multiple deadlines and will possess good multi-tasking skills</li><br /><li>The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and serve as an effective team player, and will work well with their peer group and support staff.&nbsp; </li><br /><li>The candidate must also work well independently.</li><br /><li>This individual must be an excellent communicator.</li><br /></ul><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><ul><br /><li>The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree from four-year college or university.&nbsp; Advanced degrees encouraged.&nbsp; Experience presenting training programs encouraged.</li><br /></ul><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Reporting to this Position</strong></p><br /><ul><br /><li>N/A</li><br /></ul><br /><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /><p><strong>Physical Demands and Work Environment </strong></p><br /><p>Must be able to read and comprehend legal documents and instruments.&nbsp; Must be prepared to attend meetings or travel to other company sites (both domestic and international) to provide compliance assistance as required.&nbsp; Must be prepared to interact with company personnel at all levels of the organization.&nbsp; Must be willing to travel to overseas locations including austere environments.</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>General Sign-Off</strong></p><br /><p>Individuals with work authorization based on non-immigrant visa status should advise type of visa when submitting resume.&nbsp; Triple Canopy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Security<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Regulatory/Compliance<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 11 - 15 Years<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K<br /><strong>Company:</strong> Triple Canopy]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:15:01 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subcontracts Administrator 4 - MS  /  094068
	      , Admin/Office/RRHH]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/subcontracts-administrator-4-ms-094068/1-209523</link><description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman Information Systems has an immediate opportunity for a Subcontracts Administrator in support of its Ground Forces Information Systems OU. This position will report directly to the Operating Unit Subcontracts Manager and is responsible for overseeing aspects of the Subcontracts function. The successful candidate will operate as member of a team overseeing subcontractor performance and must be able to provide responsible advice and counsel on a wide range of subcontracting issues. The successful candidate will possess in depth knowledge and understanding of government contracting regulations and best practices, ability to develop, communicate, and implement subcontracting strategies and plans in accordance with individual program strategies and objectives, proposal experience, capability to analyze RFP and Statement of Work(s) for risk and assist in developing risk mitigation strategies, proven ability to review and evaluate proposals, price/cost analysis, source selections, and develop negotiation plans. In particular, this candidate must display knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of firm-fixed price, international, construction and hot zone contract vehicles. Position Summary/Responsibilities Performs due diligence to ensure subcontractors are appropriate for the tasks contemplated. Reviews solicitations identifying subcontractor related risk and required terms and conditions to be incorporated in the subcontractors RFP. Assists with the development of mitigation strategies aimed at reducing risk identified during the analysis stage. Drafts and administers resulting subcontracts including any award fee provisions. Monitors supplier performance as part of a supplier management team and implementing corrective actions as required. Adhering to tight deadlines and being able to make decisions in a timely manner, offering guidance and working cooperatives with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, contracts and security for seamless administration. Requirements Bachelors degree with 10 years experience or masters degree with 8 years of experience in subcontract administration, or equivalent experience in a related field. Candidate must have demonstrated strengths managing suppliers in a large complex program through all phases. Candidate must possess knowledge of the FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations. Candidate should possess the ability to apply sound judgment to problem solving, strategy development and supplier relationships in addition to excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Aerospace / Defense<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Purchasing & Procurement<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 11 - 15 Years<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> Northrop Grumman]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:12:54 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[HR Manager
	      , Admin/Office/RRHH]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/hr-manager/1-207895</link><description><![CDATA[<p><em>The hiring entity is a satellite IP technology company based in the DC area that delivers products and services on a global basis. The position is primarily responsible for the administration of the employee benefits programs. The position will also be involved with compensation issues and ad hoc HR project management. The role serves as the primary contact for all employee benefit questions and relative employee relations. Also, the role will be a resource to executive management in the conversion of a benefits program to a self insured model and facilitate accurate and timely resolution of employee benefits issues.<br /> <br /> Duties and Responsibilities:</em></p><br /><ul><br /><li><em>Manages the conversion of      the current benefits plan to a self funded model and handles the      day-to-day administration of the programs</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Responds to employee      questions regarding benefits coverage</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Resolves escalated      employee concerns and claims issues with vendors </em></li><br /><li><em>Processes employee      benefits requests</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Maintains all benefits      files</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Manages enrollment issues      including employee communications and informational meetings</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Provides data management,      reporting and analysis for all benefits and compensation programs </em></li><br /><li><em>Manages communications and      educational programs regarding plan changes</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Ensures consistency in      plan administration and regulatory compliance </em></li><br /><li><em>Manages vendor/broker      relations</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Reviews monthly invoices      from vendors for accuracy</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Supports ad hoc related      initiatives on a project management basis </em></li><br /></ul><br /><p><em>Requirements and Skills:</em></p><br /><ul><br /><li><em>Bachelors degree/5+ years      of experience</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>General knowledge of      federal and state laws relating to benefit plans including ERISA, HIPAA,      COBRA and FMLA </em></li><br /><li><em>Project management      experience </em></li><br /><li><em>Exposure to international      facilitation of benefits programs</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Vendor management      experience </em></li><br /><li><em>Computer proficiency </em></li><br /><li><em>Strong written and verbal      communication skills </em></li><br /><li><em>Superior customer service      and interpersonal skills</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Comfortable working      through dynamic, matrix issues and dealing with ambiguity</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Ability to maintain high      level of confidentiality</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Excellent attention to      detail </em></li><br /><li><em>Outstanding organizational      skills</em> <em></em></li><br /><li><em>Must have legal right to      work in the U.S.</em> <em></em></li><br /></ul><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Business Services<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Benefits & Comp<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 5 - 7 Years<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K<br /><strong>Company:</strong> IP Technology Company]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:13:22 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel Manager - IP PBX
	      , Sales/Marketing]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/channel-manager-ip-pbx/12-207673</link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Channel Sales Manager Needed in&nbsp;Northern VA with an IP PBX background!</strong>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>$2B global provider of unified business communications solutions for contact center automation, enterprise IP telephony, and business process automation.</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p><br />The company has an All in one Suite of IP Communication software.&nbsp; Specialize in Call Center Software solutions and Enteprise IP PBX software solutions.</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Need to have 5 + years experience in the Channels selling IP PBX Solutions such as Cisco, Avaya, and 3Com.</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Knowledge of Telcom industry is a plus (IP, PBX, CTI, Etc)</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Heavy Prospecting and Channel Development</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Need to have lived in the Northern VA area covering the Mid Atlantic Regional for the past 5 years.</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Telecommunications<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Direct Sales<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> 5 - 7 Years<br /><strong>Level:</strong> Manager<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $175K<br /><strong>Company:</strong> VOIP Software Provider]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:08:47 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrier Account Executive
	      , Sales/Marketing]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/carrier-account-executive/12-207616</link><description><![CDATA[Position can be location in New York also<br /><br /><br /><br />General Summary: <br /><br />Acquire and develop new carrier class business logos within region or line of business this is a hunter position.<br /><br /><br /><br />Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<br /><br />  Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to installation.<br /><br />  Focus on driving new booked revenue in the carrier market and manage aggressive quota.<br /><br />  Establish and maintain industry network and knowledge.<br /><br />  Perform as advocate for the customer through solution selling, and technical, product and provision support.<br /><br />  Conduct contract negotiations: MSAs and pricing addendums.<br /><br />  Knowledgeable of sales force automation, contact management systems, business case development, and desktop applications.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Minimum Qualifications:<br /><br />  Education:  Bachelors degree preferred.<br /><br />  Relevant Work Experience:4 years of telecommunications industry experience with demonstrated consultative selling and major account management expertise. <br /><br /><br /><br />Other Job Specific Skills<br /><br /> 	Should be able to demonstrate ability to be detail oriented.<br /><br /> 	Knowledge and understanding of carrier market and competitive landscape desired.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Telecommunications<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Direct Sales<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> XO Communications]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:06:34 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accounting Sr. Manager
	      , Accounting/Finance]]></title><link>http://herndon.ipsojobs.com/job/accounting-sr-manager/18-207473</link><description><![CDATA[General Summary: 	<br /><br />Manages the Companys external reporting function, requiring expert-level knowledge in rules and regulations as well as filing requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.   Provides executive management advice and support for external reporting and external SEC filings.  Stays abreast of all changes and activities in the Company and the industry in order to insure that their effects are properly incorporated into the company reporting. Manages the coordination, preparation, and filing of periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including performance of necessary accounting research supporting this process.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<br /><br /><br /><br />1	Manages preparation and detailed review of financial reports prepared for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks and other reports as necessary.<br /><br /><br /><br />2	Manages cross-organizational integration and cooperation in order to coordinate the drafting of both non-financial and financial sections of SEC reports (e.g. managements discussion, footnotes) and other reports as necessary.<br /><br /><br /><br />3	Establishes and continuously improves report preparation systems, policies, and processes Conducts accounting research, interprets and assists in developing Company policy on GAAP standards and compliance with SEC rules and regulations.<br /><br /><br /><br />4	Conducts accounting research, interprets and assists in developing company policy on GAAP standards and compliance with SEC rules and regulations.<br /><br /><br /><br />5. Complies with existing controls and procedures related to Section 404 of Sarbanes Oxley by ensuring that financial information included in financial statements and footnote disclosures is properly supported and documented, and that formal policies and procedures are updated to depict current processes within the Financial Reporting area.<br /><br /><br /><br />	Researches and interprets complex accounting transactions and applies this knowledge in analyzing, summarizing, and reporting financial data to the SEC.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />7.	Manages staff. Provides coaching, training, and performance appraisals for direct reports<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Software: <br /><br /> 	Advanced skills in spreadsheet applications with in-depth knowledge of advanced functions and capabilities<br /><br /> 	MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint<br /><br /><br /><br />Databases:<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Advanced skills in database applications with in-depth knowledge of advanced functions and capabilities<br /><br /> 	MS Access<br /><br /><br /><br />Other Job Specific Skills:<br /><br /><br /><br /> 	Demonstrated proficiency of written and verbal communication skills<br /><br /> 	Demonstrated proficiency of presentation skills<br /><br /> 	Well organized with proven ability to multi-task and shift priorities<br /><br /> 	Demonstrated proficiency of interpersonal skills<br /><br /> 	Knowledge of GAAP and financial disclosure requirements<br /><br /> 	Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements<br /><br />Minimum Qualifications:<br /><br /> 	Education:	BS/BA Finance or Accounting. <br /><br />MBA preferred.<br /><br /> 	Licensures:	CPA required<br /><br /> 	Relevant Work Experience:	10 yrs relevant work experience; including	  5 yrs SEC reporting and 3 yrs management experience.<br /><br /> 	Supervise Staff, YES <br /><br />Two positions will report directly to this role:		<br /><br />E3	Accountant Lead<br /><br />E2	Accounting Assistant<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Industry:</strong> Telecommunications<br /><strong>Discipline:</strong> Accounting & Controls<br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100K+<br /><strong>Company:</strong> XO Communications]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:02:31 -0700</pubDate></item>

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