Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Job Description

Company Profile:

Based in Tempe, AZ, Harter Aerospace is a global aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organization, licensed and certified by FAA, EASA, and CAAC, that performs inspection, testing, repair, and overhaul services on a variety of aircraft components. Harter Aerospace is comprised of strong technical and engineering support teams. Our facilities are equipped with a full range of state-of-the-art testing systems that are 100 percent compatible with OEM testing equipment. Harter Aerospace is a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation.

HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For over 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices. HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade.

Requirements

The Technical Buyer is responsible for processing and receiving vendor repair orders, track and measure vendor performance/quality, vendor rfq's, and assist the Material Dept with shop floor support to ensure on-time delivery to our customers.

Responsibilities - Technical Buyer:

+ Issuing and Receiving of OP Repair Orders

+ POC for OP Vendor

+ Identify new vendors and RFQ exercises to improve cost and turn time

+ Receives products from vendors to check for quality

+ Track vendor performance and quality to maximize product support

+ Supplies shop floor with any inventory needs

+ Work with engineering, customer service and quality departments during repair development exercise

+ Excellent Written and oral communication skills

Education - Inventory Control Specialist:

+ High School Diploma or GED required

Experience - Inventory Control Specialist:

+ At least 1-2 years of experience in area of responsibility

Skills - Inventory Control Specialist:

+ Proficient in data entry and experienced with Microsoft Office

+ Experience in quality or inventory field

+ Full time Monday thru Friday shift with some overtime required as needed

+ Able to continuously stand or walk; regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate to heavy weight (8 - 40 pounds)

+ Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, testing equipment, hazardous materials, and some loud noises

**Job Description Summary**

**Job Description**

We are **the makers of possible**

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a **maker of possible** with us.

_Our people make all the difference in our success._

As Associate Product Manager, Upstream, PI Vascular, you will be responsible for the innovation strategy of assigned products and spaces in conjunction with R&D, Clinical, Downstream Marketing, and other functions. You will be accountable for identifying unmet needs, market analysis, market research, and commercial deliverables for new product development. Candidates will be expected to be onsite in our Tempe, Arizona offices 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday) with the option to work remote most Fridays.

**Essential Job Functions:**

+ Work with R&D to develop a strong portfolio of product development projects that support the strategic direction and grow the business.

+ Build relationship with and know key customers/distributors and major buying groups.

+ Take an active role on product development teams as leader or key participant.

+ Communicate with domestic sales force and global marketing entities (directly and through international marketing).

+ Identify and communicate market trends to division management and internal “team.”

+ Develop and implement comprehensive product marketing plans including strategic and technical components.

+ Forecast sales volume, monthly and long-term.

+ Budget administration (promotional and expense).

+ Profit and loss responsibility for product line.

+ Identify and develop marketing programs, sales tools and promotions.

+ Assist in preparing Business Plans.

+ Recommend product line modifications, extensions, new products and product deletions.

**Requirements:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.

+ Minimum of 3 years proven experience with a minimum of 2 years in product management, the additional one or more years of experience may be in sales or a related discipline; candidates will preferably have experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industries.

+ Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in data interpretation and statistical analysis.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.

+ Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and quality assurance.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

+ Knowledge of FDA regulations governing medical devices and promotion of prescription drugs.

+ Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical trial methodologies.

+ Must be able to travel, including international travel, as needed.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

**Why Join Us?**

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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**Primary Work Location**

USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters

**Additional Locations**

**Work Shift**

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together** .

In healthcare, evolution doesn’t just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.

As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we’re expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We’ll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You’ll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.

As the Director of Product Management, you have a unique opportunity to act as an entrepreneur within Optum Insight, taking ownership of 0 to 1 Product ideas with a focus on AI- first applications, and driving the definition, requirements, and then delivery of new AIML healthcare products such as Real Time Settlement. You will be responsible for OR contribute to the planning, execution, and delivery of a product which solves problems and delight customers using AI. You are the Voice of the Customer and work backwards from a deep understanding of customers’ problems. You will drive effective product discussions and distill clear requirements from large and diverse sets of customers, vendors, engineering team builders, and Optum/UHC internal partners. You need to be data driven and familiar with a wide array of analytical techniques with experience in developing AI/ML products. You would perform or commission market research, usability studies, and create focus groups to identify best of breed benchmarks and solve customer problems.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

**Primary Responsibilities:**

+ Customer evangelist. Gain deep understanding of customer experience, business needs, and existing internal and/or competitive products relevant to the domain. Stay connected to customer trends, needs, and pain points in healthcare. Collaborate with customer researchers to deliver customer insights that identify, and drive customer experience improvements

+ Develop product concepts: Identify product gaps and generate new ideas with a key focus on AI/ML; identify customer needs, pain points, use cases, trends, and related services to help build a roadmap of studies to evaluate and improve customer experience, improve market share, and drive growth

+ Develop product roadmaps: Translate product vision and strategy into detailed requirement documents and prototypes

+ Define product strategies: Identify risks and create product roadmaps for consistent messaging across teams

+ Lead end-to-end product lifecycle: Design and build proof of concept experiments based on common customer use cases to evaluate the end-to-end customer experience. Own the full product development lifecycle, including scoping, design, data collection and analysis, and present a comprehensive written narrative of insights and recommendations to senior leaders to drive improvements

+ Product delivery & execution: Responsible for working with different stakeholders across product, engineering, data science, and research to take the product from ideation to production

+ Collaborate with stakeholders: Work with internal stakeholders (e.g., research, clinical, marketing, software development engineers) to execute the product vision and work cross-functionally with peers/colleagues globally to support training, best practices, and shared opportunities

+ Manage ambiguity: Able to work in a complex, matrixed environment. Independently take steps necessary to understand complex businesses, customer needs, and technologies and across a variety of customer personas and product categories to define the product

+ Data driven decisions: Business analysis, including financial and data modeling – market segment analysis, business case, forecasting; continuously evaluate metrics to ensure all activities are in line with overall product strategy

+ Invent and simplify methodologies: Plan, design, and develop a portfolio of methodologies, tools, and systems for data collection and data analysis. Continuously innovate and improve processes to optimize efficiencies

+ Go To Market & Pricing: Work with different stakeholders to identify the right GTM strategy for your product. Define the pricing strategy for your product

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ 5+ years of Product Management experience with managing successful product definition, product execution, market analysis, business case development, prototyping, launch, go-to-market strategy, and post-launch roadmap

+ 5+ years of working backwards from the customer problem or opportunity identify customer needs, pain points, use cases, trends, and related services to help build a product roadmap

+ 5+ years of experience with end-to-end product delivery, including feature delivery and tradeoffs (prioritization) and contributing to engineering & technology strategy discussions

+ 5+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., research, engineering, UI/UX, Program Management, etc.)

+ 3+ years of AI/ML experience

+ Willing and able to travel up to 25% (more travel will be required early on in the role and then will taper off to a quarterly basis)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ 7+ years of Product management experience

+ 5+ years of AI/ML experience

+ 3+ years of healthcare experience

+ Experience dealing with ambiguous complex products and technologies. Ability to independently take steps to define customer use cases across a variety of customer personas and product categories to produce meaningful insights

+ Demonstrated experience in product management or related disciplines within the Health Care domain

+ Demonstratable experience in product management in technology, such as provider / payer technology, cloud computing, data science, and applied machine learning

+ Excellent interpersonal skills with experience working with and influencing executive level leaders

+ High energy, self-managed, self-starter; thrives in a constantly changing, ambiguous environment

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits re subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

**Application Deadline:** This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._

_UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations._

_UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._

**Why USAA?**

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

**The Opportunity**

As a dedicated Director, MIAM Product Management, you will lead the development and execution of our Member Identity and Access Management strategy. You will be responsible for the product vision and roadmap for all MIAM services, including identity proofing, authentication and authorizations. Working collaboratively with security, fraud, and member experience teams, you will lead the development of innovative solutions that minimize risk, increase security and enhance member satisfaction.

Leads teams of Digital or Technology Product Managers responsible for the strategy, ideation, definition, development and performance of digital and technology products and their experiences for USAA and its members. Oversees highly complex or critical initiatives typically requiring confidentiality and enterprise-level visibility. Collaborates with Business and Technology collaborators to lead a team responsible for solving complex and complicated problems while maintaining situational awareness of the market in order to enhance the product portfolio. Focuses on the operational effectiveness, goals, and performance of the team and their products or product line (or set of product experiences), ensuring strategic alignment within a product portfolio.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be **in the office 4 days per week.** This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

**What you'll do:**

+ Attracts, selects, and develops a Digital or Technology Product Management team in the attainment of product and experience goals and objectives.

+ Leads day to day activities of the Digital or Technology product management team or and actively manages resources to ensure optimal efficiency and effective delivery.

+ Responsible for end-to-end technology and digital product management activities for a product portfolio, or product line or group, or a major market segment or "vertical" market.

+ Sets new Digital or Technology product strategies and leads team to define product strategy for a product portfolio, product line or group and oversees the development, analysis, and alignment of product strategy and roadmaps.

+ Applies product management expertise in state-of-the-art digital and technology domains.

+ Improves the business outcomes of the team by injecting strategic and innovative thinking in digital and technology product and service solutions.

+ Guides teams in implementing data-driven methodologies across multiple channels, including emerging technology and mobility, to optimize end user experiences to drive critical metric/KRIs.

+ Guides team in developing best-in-class practices, tools, and processes to collect data, member feedback, derive insights, and inform product decisions.

+ Leads team to effectively handle ambiguity, and influence others to drive clarity, solutions, and execution plan among team and collaborators.

+ Collaborates with and influences senior leaders, Digital or Technology product managers, developers, vendors, designers and other collaborators to ensure successful product strategies and product/ feature launches.

+ Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

**What you have:**

+ Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

+ 8 years Digital/Technology Product Management experience, to include Digital/Technology experience in Strategy/Planning, Innovation, User Experience, Process Engineering, Analytics, and/or Research/Testing; OR an Advanced degree and 6 years of Digital/Technology Product Management experience, to include Digital/Technology experience in Strategy/Planning, Innovation, User Experience, Process Engineering, Analytics, and/or Research/Testing.

+ 3 years of direct team lead or leading matrixed or cross-functional teams.

+ Demonstrated ability to think strategically, communicate effectively, and leverage and influence leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and implement product strategy.

+ Solid business insight combined with strong technical and customer experience foundations.

+ Knowledge of Technology/Digital products and/or emerging technology platforms, applications, data analysis and research techniques, and standards.

+ Demonstrated ability to work in an Agile, Lean Product Development and Lean Portfolio Management environment.

+ Knowledge of digital and technology strategy and delivery as it relates to Experience Design concepts and Human Centered Design concepts, roadmap development, journey mapping, competitive analysis and research, and situation analysis methods.

+ Ability to excel in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and a high degree of independence.

+ Demonstrated people management skills.

**What sets you apart:**

+ Experienced Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.

+ Deep understanding of industry trends, emerging threats, and advancements in Identity, Authentication and Authorization technologies to maintain a competitive edge (e.g., Decentralized Identity, Government ID, passwordless, biometrics, MFA).

+ Experience with compliance frameworks like NIST 800-63, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 and regulations such as GDPR, BSA, NYDFS.

+ Product Development lifecycle experience in Customer Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Fraud, Risk & Compliance, or related fields.

**Compensation range:** The salary range for this position is: $143,320.00 - $273,930.00 **.**

**USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).**

**Compensation:** USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

**Benefits:** At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

_Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting._

_USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._

**If you are an existing USAA employee, please use the internal career site in OneSource to apply.**

**Please do not type your first and last name in all caps.**

**_Find your purpose. Join our mission._**

USAA is unlike any other financial services organization. The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community. We do this by upholding the highest standards and ensuring that our corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity.

USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: our 35,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. When you join us, you'll become part of a thriving community committed to going above for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families. In order to play a role on our team, you don't have to be connected to the military yourself – you just need to share our passion for serving our more than 13 million members.

USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

California applicants, please review our HR CCPA - Notice at Collection (https://statmcstg.usaa.com/mcontent/static\_assets/Media/enterprise\_hr\_cpra\_notice\_at\_collection.pdf) here.

USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

**Why USAA?**

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

**The Opportunity**

As a dedicated MIAM Security Product Management Lead – Authentication, you will drive the strategy, development, and implementation of Member Identity & Access Management (MIAM) authentication solutions that safeguard member identity while providing seamless access experiences. As the Product Management Lead for Authentication, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering authentication strategies, using modern technologies and frameworks to align with USAA’s security and business objectives.

Leads the discovery, delivery, and performance of digital and technology products and their experiences for USAA and its members. Collaborates with internal collaborators and partners to take on complex and complicated problems to optimize the customers’ (internal/external) experience with market offerings. Designs and drives implementation of multi-platform technology and digital solutions. Optimizes and improves existing products and experiences across delivery channels and platforms to drive Key Performance Indicators (critical metrics) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). Employs User Centered Design and Design Thinking methodologies to bring elite Digital and/or Technology driven products to market. Develops the product strategy, vision, and goals and rationalises decision-making related to the balance and mix of innovation types and investments for Digital and Technology products of complex and significant scope (portfolio level or enterprise reach). Ensures strategic alignment across the product and its collaborators, suppliers, and customers.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be **in the office 4 days per week.** This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

**What you'll do:**

+ Independently demonstrates Digital or Technology research, business and market intelligence, and data-driven insights to find opportunities, propose solutions, create and maintain roadmaps, and improve performance.

+ Leads team and collaborators to envision, define, and translate Digital or Technology product and experience opportunities (customer “needs” and “wants” as well as all other input forms into problems, gaps, etc.) into initiatives (i.e., requirements, epics, features) and drives execution strategy.

+ Shepherds highly complex, highly integrated, and strategic Digital or Technology product and experience opportunities from idea to market validation through collaboration with all relevant collaborators and SMEs (Business, UX, Technology, Ops, Marketing, etc.).

+ Drives, quantifies, and defends Digital and Technology product and experience investments through Business Case artifacts and hypotheses, communicating the value proposition of Digital or Technology products and experiences.

+ Continuously uses expert data-driven problem-solving techniques and analytical rigor to understand and report on product and experience performance against critical metrics/KRIs; shares standard methodologies with team members.

+ Guides team to generate substantial insights through a variety of tools and resources to uncover areas of opportunity to inform Digital or Technology product and experience improvements; follows through to ensure applicable improvements are implemented.

+ Sets the standard for preparing compelling presentations, and other forms of communication to communicate complex concepts to a diverse audience, including senior leadership, and facilitates Digital or Technology product definition, concept and collaboration sessions to coordinate discovery, development, delivery, and validation activities, as well as to mitigate risks and dependencies.

+ Conducts internal and external research and conducts situational analysis to identify and apply industry standard methodologies and trends to increase effectiveness of Digital or Technology products.

+ Actively leads ambiguity, influences others to bring in “big picture” thinking and drives clarity, solutions, and execution plan among team and collaborators.

+ Maintains and applies experienced knowledge of the business, technology, UX, and relevant experiences and processes and a guide understanding of Product Management.

+ Consistently provides guidance and mentoring to team members and acts as a partner concern point and ensures issues are resolved.

+ Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

**What you have:**

+ Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

+ 8 years Digital/Technology Product Management experience, to include Digital/Technology experience in Strategy/Planning, Innovation, User Experience, Process Engineering, Analytics, and/or Research/Testing; OR an Advanced degree and 6 years of Digital/Technology Product Management experience, to include Digital/Technology experience in Strategy/Planning, Innovation, User Experience, Process Engineering, Analytics, and/or Research/Testing.

+ Comprehensive knowledge of Technology/Digital products and emerging technology platforms, applications data analysis and research techniques and standards.

+ Consistent track record to effectively develop, influence, present and communicate highly complex business, digital, or technology concepts to cross-functional teams, non-technical users and senior leadership.

**What sets you apart:**

+ Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Product Management credentials (e.g., Pragmatic Institute, CSPO).

+ Familiarity with authentication technologies like biometrics, passwordless authentication, adaptive authentication, and risk-based access control.

+ Experience with identity platforms such as Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or similar.

+ Can demonstrate knowledge of industry trends, emerging threats, and advancements in Identity, Authentication and Authorization technologies to maintain a competitive edge (e.g., Decentralized Identity, Government ID, passwordless, biometrics, MFA).

**Compensation range:** The salary range for this position is: $143,320.00 - $273,930.00 **.**

**Compensation:** USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

**Benefits:** At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

_Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting._

_USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._

**If you are an existing USAA employee, please use the internal career site in OneSource to apply.**

**Please do not type your first and last name in all caps.**

**_Find your purpose. Join our mission._**

USAA is unlike any other financial services organization. The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community. We do this by upholding the highest standards and ensuring that our corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity.

USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: our 35,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. When you join us, you'll become part of a thriving community committed to going above for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families. In order to play a role on our team, you don't have to be connected to the military yourself – you just need to share our passion for serving our more than 13 million members.

USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

California applicants, please review our HR CCPA - Notice at Collection (https://statmcstg.usaa.com/mcontent/static\_assets/Media/enterprise\_hr\_cpra\_notice\_at\_collection.pdf) here.

USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

**Brief Role Description:**

+ Responsible for driving profitable sales growth of the Center of the Plate categories, Beef, Pork, Poultry & Seafood within a region

+ Collaborates cross functionally (Sales, Supply Chain, Revenue Management) and across entities (Market, Corporate, Specialty)

+ Category expert that provides training, product information, regulatory guidance, and market cost guidance to internal and external customers in support of the center of the plate category.

**PRIMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Category Strategy

+ Align with SSMG teams to execute strategies

+ Identify business development opportunities, coordinate with sales teams (leaders, specialists, sales consultants) to propose new business

+ Compliance with SSMG standard assortment and on-going assortment related opportunities

+ Analyze data and market insights to understand consumer needs and wants

+ Research competitors and suggest appropriate pricing

+ Manage site specific market cost decisions on a weekly basis

+ Collaborating with Regional Revenue Management Director and Regional VP of Merch, utilize available contract programs and resources to provide customer specific pricing for key Regional customers.

+ Communicating with corporate led beef replenishment teams about products and strategies

+ Provide field feedback on strategies including advising on marketing materials to improve sales

+ Provide planning team with forecasts for product demand trends

+ Coordinating new customer on boarding activities

+ Addressing the needs and concerns of key TRS/CMU/LCC customer contacts within the Region

+ Assortment Management

+ Providing product assortment and SKU rationalization recommendations that are aligned with your Region demand.

+ Ensure product availability

+ Design exit strategies for unsuccessful products

+ Category Training

+ Providing SC support through business reviews, customer insight encounters with targeted training and education.

+ Schedule and manage category sales training of Sales Consultants.

+ Provide timely and effective communication with Sales force including but not limited to market conditions, product quality and availability, new items and applications.

+ Product Quality/Quality control

+ Develop and monitor SOPs ensuring that pick locations are checked daily.

+ Collaborating with Operations and Food Safety teams

+ Maintain accountability with Operations leadership to ensure aging specifications are being adhered to on boxed beef assortment.

+ Works with inventory control to manage expiration dating through SWMS reports.

+ Mitigate Expense/Shrink

+ Works with inventory control to manage expiration dating through SWMS reports.

+ Works closely with Quality Assurance lead(s) and in conjunction with Operations and Transportation Management

+ Establish and maintain accountability that all inbound product is inspected thoroughly

+ Collaborate with QA and Product Support Advisors to ensure quality and integrity of all inbound and outbound Center of the Plate products

+ Support region adherence to HAACP and other regulatory guidelines

**Education/Experience:**

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions required. Master’s degree a plus.

+ 3+ years management/professional experience required (5+ years preferred). Significant produce industry experience, sales, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred.

+ Strong written & verbal communications skills required

+ Strong excel skills preferred

+ Ability to manage & implement innovative strategies to maximize sales & gross profit potential while driving customer loyalty & MA engagement

**Skills:**

+ Ability to build high performing teams and enable best practice sharing and support culture

+ Ability to motivate high-performing teams & enable a culture of best practices

+ Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue

+ Ability to work cross functionally and build relationships across the organization/enterprise

+ Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of different backgrounds

+ Collaborative change leader who uses multiple influencing styles to drive change

+ Analytical thinker who can draw sound business conclusions based on a strong fact base

+ Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

KPS Global (KPSG) is the North American industry leader in the manufacture, production, and installation of Walk-in Coolers and Freezers. KPSG’s end-product serves many channels within the retail food market as well as industrial applications. KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with most support activities centralized in the Fort Worth facility. KPSG maintains product manufacturing in five locations: San Dimas, CA; Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA and Goodyear, AZ.

KPS Global values its outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to clients from coast-to-coast. As a member of the KPS team, you’ll be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional flexibility and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation, and hard work are rewarded.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing materials, in-process and finished goods inventory. Leads the processes for materials receiving and inventory control, utilizing inventory management software, and the tools in the ERP system. Collaborate with Purchasing, Production and Planning support teams to ensure the adequate balance of material to support production demand. This role will ensure that all system inventory support processes are set-up to effectively manage the inventory. This position will lead and direct the monthly cycle count program and will oversee the annual physical inventory process to ensure key purchasing data along with internal financial accounting controls are accurate. Provides support for optimizing warehouse layout and process flow for all operations. Schedules the inter-warehouse movements of inventory. Provides support for optimizing and planning warehouse layout and process flow for all operations.

Plans and facilitates material flow that is synchronized with daily, weekly and monthly production schedules while optimizing site and warehouse space constraints.

Actively supports the operations team with warehouse layout to determine optimal storage requirements for upcoming production, incoming production supplies, and inter-warehouse movements.

Works closely with the Operations Data Support staff to set up, maintain and manage all supplies/packaging materials in the ERP system. Ensuring customer, category and project accounting functionality and integrity.

Major Responsibilities

+ Supervises the daily operations to include but not limited to inventory control, receiving, storage, quality control, and problem resolution.

+ Oversees work allocation, training and development; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.

+ Train new hires and other personnel on warehouse processes and procedures.

+ Gathers data for analysis regarding usage, quality, pricing, lead time and manufacturing capability.

+ Controls Material department budget.

+ Verifies perpetual inventory against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or count, and investigates and reports reasons for discrepancies and variances in inventory records

+ Works on projects to improve quality, cycle time, process variation and efficiency.

+ Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements

+ Establishes procedures and controls for managing effective cycle counting program and prepares operation for regularly scheduled physical inventory counts.

+ Interfaces with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments

+ Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions

+ Work with management to identify supply needs.

+ Recommend solutions to existing processes to reduce waste and increase quantity.

+ Record and assess all materials quality, movement, and expenditure.

+ Collaborate with management to plan forecasting models.

+ Ensure uninterrupted flow of material (success will demand solid relationships with Supply Chain)

+ Ensure the customer fulfillment process and logistical requirements are met daily.

+ 100% Receiving Inspection accuracy & transaction timeliness.

+ Re-align the Material Handler/Coordinator new job duties.

+ Collaborate with Operation Managers to ensure performance evaluations are timely and accurate.

+ Implement & defined replenishment strategies within Microsoft GBOS - ERP system & refine with history.

+ Oversees stock item master, identifying incorrect descriptions, BOM errors and stock numbers.

+ Own, refine, and implement Cycle count program. Lead reconciliation process with accounting

+ Implement KPI’s for tracking purpose: i.e., Warehouse accuracy 95% or better, safety rate, productivity, pallets per hour, cases per hour

+ Direct the timely purchasing resources through the purchasing staff for different manufacturing plant needs

+ Coordinate production planning and control, inventory, and traffic process for business units

+ Direct and participate in a continuous improvement program.

+ Acting as a liaison between manufacturing locations and related functional departments.

+ Participate in management reviews of the system.

+ Participate in quality planning for division and for areas of responsibility.

+ Source and update requirements with vendors on a weekly basis

Required Skills

+ Excellent organizational skills and have a deep understanding of inventory flows, cycle counting and receiving and put-away process flows

+ Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills required to effectively interface at all levels in the organization

+ The ideal candidate should have a proven record of management ability, leadership skills, organization and planning skills, project management skills, decision making, problem solving/analysis, and successful negotiating experience

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and bill of materials

+ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel/Word/Power Point/Outlook

+ Excellent problem-solving skills focusing on Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action

Required Experience

+ Prefer Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University. MBA or Master's in Supply Chain preferred

+ Must have 3-6 years of experience with cycle counting and performing physical inventories

+ 5-7 years of proven warehouse and inventory management experience preferable in a manufacturing or warehouse operation

+ Analyzes operational variances, extracts, and reviews historical data, incorporates projected scrap allowances, production efficiencies, and on-time adherence while working with operational teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities.

+ Report out and action supplier on-time delivery and quality measures

+ Drive YOY inventory accuracy improvements, inventory levels & on-time performance.

**Introduction**

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation for success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in a groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

**Your role and responsibilities**

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead project delivery with a large banking client. The ideal candidate will have a 3 to 4-year proven track record of managing complex IT projects, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management:

* Oversee end-to-end project delivery and manage Product Development.

* Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

* Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure on-time delivery.

* Monitor and report project performance using industry-standard KPIs.

· Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

* Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs

2. Stakeholder Engagement:

* Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, technical teams, and clients.

* Facilitate requirement gathering sessions and ensure alignment with standards.

* Provide regular project updates to executive stakeholders and ensure transparency.

3. Team Leadership:

* Lead a multidisciplinary team, including developers and testers.

* Foster a collaborative and performance-oriented project culture.

* Manage resource onboarding and ensure all team members meet requirements.

This job can be performed from anywhere in the US.

**Required technical and professional expertise**

2 to 3+ years of IT project management experience

Experience managing Agile projects

Experience working as a Scrum Master

Strong reporting skills and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA/Clarity.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Description

Join Amazon's Inbound Global Logistics team as a Supply Chain Manager, where you'll help manage daily freight movements into our North American fulfillment network. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team that's revolutionizing transportation solutions at scale.

Key job responsibilities

- Drive operational excellence through data-driven decision making and process improvements

- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Analyze complex supply chain challenges and implement comprehensive solutions

- Contribute to system and tool enhancements to optimize freight movement

- Create and execute mitigation plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams

- Perform data analysis and generate insights to support strategic initiatives

- Provide subject matter expertise for technology solution development

- Monitor and report on key performance metrics

- Implement continuous improvement initiatives

A day in the life

As a Supply Chain Manager at Amazon, your days will be dynamic and filled with both strategic planning and tactical problem-solving. You'll spend your time collaborating across multiple teams, addressing immediate carrier challenges while simultaneously working on long-term network improvements. Throughout the day, you'll analyze performance data, participate in stakeholder meetings, and develop innovative solutions for our transportation network. This role offers a unique blend of reactive problem-solving and proactive strategic planning, allowing you to make a real impact on our logistics operations. You'll have the opportunity to build new processes and create projects that set industry standards for transportation excellence.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock

About the team

You'll join the Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) team, a diverse group that's essential to Amazon's success. Our team prioritizes safety while focusing on getting products to inventory quickly, conveniently, and sustainably. We work closely with carriers and suppliers to develop world-class transportation solutions. Together, we're building the future of logistics while living our motto: Work Hard. Have Fun. Make History.

Basic Qualifications

- 2+ years of program or project management experience

- 1+ years of supply chain experience

- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field

- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology

- Experience in MS Access and SQL

- Experience in requirement gathering and ability to write clear and detailed requirement document

- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization

- If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Summary This position serves as a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist for non-expendable (NX) assets/materials for Supply Chain Management with the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System supervising multiple supply or material classes/series and recognized as the subject matter expert serving as an advisor and consultant to the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO)/Assistant CSCO on property management matters for sound material management concepts, practices, and control of all personal property. Responsibilities Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Lifecycle Management: responsible for the lifecycle management of non-expendable assets; develops multi-year equipment/NX plans; utilizes advanced automated non-expendable planning tools; participates in strategic planning, quality management of the equipment program, equipment replacement planning on a progressive basis, integrated with management budgetary plans and consistent with life expectancy of equipment; utilizes performance improvement methodologies to improve the overall management of NX assets; and conducts analysis and uses intensive knowledge of NX assets to make recommendations about standardization opportunities; Supply Management: responsible for the management and control of NX equipment and the inventory management of all NX assets; provides full logistics and supply chain support of pre-planning, preparation and equipment purchases; implements and monitors automated NX inventory management systems; and analyzes, studies, develops, and directs systems in connection with the NX requirements; Supervision: supervises employees from separate but interrelated units; makes recommendations for promotions, reassignments and awards; develops position descriptions and performance standards; conducts semi-annual and annual performance reviews; assists subordinate staff with performance issues; schedules and grants leave; monitors overtime usage; resolves informal complaints and grievances; develops the ability of subordinate staff; develops individual development plans for professional growth and development; coordinates and integrates various technical units to ensure compliance; conducts on the job training and in service training; and assesses training and educational needs and implements training programs; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 07:30AM to 04:00PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist/PD99825S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/27/2025. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet one of the following: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes: planning, coordinating and executing an inventory and materials management program; directing and overseeing the lifecycle management of individual assets; conducting data/information analysis for acquisition planning; managing and controlling non-expendable equipment and assets; and exercising supervisory responsibilities to include planning, assigning and evaluating work and resolving complaints. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ~ OR ~ Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~ OR ~ Possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (in excess of the first year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. Required: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Technology Application: Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The work is primarily sedentary and is usually accomplished while seated at a desk or table, typically in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. Some standing, walking, bending and lifting (up to 40 lbs.) is required. Physical exertions including stretching, reaching and pulling or pushing cares occurs when assisting with inventories or activities involving retrieving items from shelves and cabinets. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.