Developer Analyst job description

At EMC, you'll put your skills to good use as an important member of our team. You can count on gaining valuable experience while contributing to the company's success. EMC strives to hire and retain the best people by engaging, developing and rewarding employees.
Essential Functions:
Identifies needs and proposes enhancements to reporting systems, capabilities, and outputs, including developing reports and improvements to existing reports through various technologies, such as Power BI and SalesforceGathers, analyzes, and presents data on national agency partner production and experience Provides support and reporting for agency compensation plans, including commissions, agency profit sharing, and other forms of compensation and incentive programs, including both internal and external reporting Provides training and support for internal team members on department-managed systems, such as agency distribution management and customer relationship management systems Promotes and supports marketing best practices with branch marketing teams, including gathering agency profile information, agency review and joint planning processes, and agency technology training conducted by the branch offices

Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance, marketing or business administration or equivalent relevant experience Three years of experience in property and casualty insurance industry in marketing, sales, underwriting or product management, or related experience Insurance designations preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance industry Strong skills with computer software, including Microsoft ExcelExcellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and organizational skills and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines Excellent human relations skills Strong presentation skills Occasional travel; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving

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The Survey Developer and Analyst will report to the VP, Data and Information Management and be an integral member of a new data strategy team.

The Easterseals National Office is embarking on an integrated data strategy for itself and its 67 affiliates, collectively known as the Network. This data strategy will establish a data collection infrastructure and reporting system and a national survey platform to collect consistent data from across the Network to advance its purpose to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities and the greater community. The data strategy will provide stakeholders with trusted, easy to access and use data that accurately reflects the impact of our services, yields actionable insights, and drives future-forward decision making. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys a clean slate and is willing to not only learn and evolve with the organization but help to lead the transformation.
We are looking for someone who…
• Is a naturally curious, self-starter who makes a habit of asking relevant questions
• Pays attention to detail but does not let over-analysis or perfectionism prevent you from meeting deadlines or acting with urgency when necessary
• Knows how to keep it simple so audiences easily understand
• Looks beyond the data to application
• Is willing to develop an understanding of the staff, services, operations, and clients of the Easterseals Network to bring context to survey development and value to data analysis
• Sees ambiguity as an opportunity
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is not an academic research position, but seeks to use data to drive business outcomes Manage survey lifecycle from development to distribution to analysis Develop surveys that provide actionable insights, demonstrate outcome and impact, connect to business outcomes, and track NPS and KPIs through standardized methodologies, question sequence and phrasing, and application of data governance policies Analyze survey data and deliver in various easy-to-understand formats, such as Excel charts, graphs, as well as reports, presentations, visualizations, dashboards, and infographics Serve as an administer for the SoGoSurvey platform including user management Train and support both National and Affiliate staff on using the survey platform including creating documentation, delivering training, answering questions, etc. Integrate survey data with internal (e.g., staffing, services, service locations, etc.) and external (e.g., census, demographic, geographic, economic, etc.) data sets to further insights Develop method for longitudinal insights to understand the outcome and impact of Easterseals initiatives while allowing for the ability to forecast new trends or areas of opportunities for the Easterseals network
Confidently communicate findings to stakeholders, e.g., executive leadership, donors, funders, policymakers, etc. Use data to identify where business value can be created and provide recommendations
As the organization evolves, lead more complex survey and research projects
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Advanced knowledge of a survey platform such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, SoGoSurvey, etc. Advanced expertise with Excel and creating charts, graphs, dashboards, and reports Experience with other data tools such as PowerBI, Tableau a plus Comfortable conducting statistical analysis using tools such as Excel, SPSS, Displayr, R, Python, etc. to add insights to the analysis to design, develop and execute research studies from conception to completion Strong acumen in a variety of research methodologies including but not limited to quantitative research, focus groups, immersion research studies, and understanding which methodology is best to achieve the objectives or find answers to the questions asked Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team Strong project management skills: ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance Aptitude for logically breaking down complex problems and communicating solutions with clarity Willingness and desire to participate in unexpected projects
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors' degree in a field related to survey research (e.g., Social Science, Statistics, I/O Psychology) preferred Minimum 3 years' experience in survey development or research
LOCATION
Chicago Area-Hybrid/United States Remote

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

For your amazing talent and experience, Easterseals offers a competitive salary from $100k - $125K per year, plus a generous employee benefit package:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employer Paid Life Insurance
AD&D, STD, LTD and EAP
11 Paid Holidays
PTO/VAC/Sick Days
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefits CTA/Metra
Discounted garage parking
Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Submitted resumes on behalf of third-party recruiters will become the property of Easterseals.
Solicitors, agency calls, and third-party recruiters are prohibited.

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No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified below and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

POSITION SUMMARY: Supports the company's overall strategy through helping to execute on mergers and acquisitions, alliances, partnerships, joint ventures, and/or divestitures. The Corporate Development Analyst is responsible for supporting all Corporate Development activities (including M&A and Partnerships) with a focus on financial analysis, due diligence and integration. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills to help drive outcomes from a cross functional team. Knowledge of the telecom industry and networking products and technologies would be considered an asset. Financial modeling experience is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Transaction Management
Support the assessment of acquisitions or divestitures Support the management of potential transactions (assess, model, due diligence) Help project manage the cross-functional resources (including marketing, sales, technology, legal and finance) and activities as the need arises for any transaction Competitive analysis
Other
Participation in the annual strategic planning exercise Performs other duties as assigned

SKILLS
Ability to work independently and in a cross functional team Strong verbal, written and leadership skills a must Desire to work in corporate strategy and or planning Understanding of basic elements of merger/acquisition agreements, accounting, and related legal issues Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
The individual should be bright, driven and comfortable and willing to work longer hours when necessary to support deal requirements The individual should be ready to expand his or her general management knowledge and be an out of the box problem solver.The successful candidate should be comfortable interacting with senior executives internal to CienaThe individual should possess good judgment in figuring out when to escalate issue vs. when to work within the cross functional team to resolve The individual should be willing to travel as the need arises in support of corporate development opportunities.

EDUCATION and/or RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Undergrad degree in finance, accounting or related field required.1-3 years of proven work experience within Finance.Investment Banking or other financial modeling experience considered and asset.

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