Field Property Loss Specialist - National Catastrophe Team - USA

Liberty Mutual Insurance At Liberty Mutual Insurance, doing the right thing is essential to all that we do. Our commitment to building and sustaining a talented and diverse workforce has helped us to become a global leader in property and casualty insurance. As of December 31, 2012, Liberty Mutual Insurance had $36.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Our financial strength and profitability rely on the skills, knowledge, and creativity of our more than 50,000 employees in over 900 offices worldwide. As number 81 on Fortune Magazine’s list of the 100 largest corporations in the U.S., we have the resources and training our employees need to drive our business forward and be successful in an ever-evolving, complex world. Liberty Mutual Insurance offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, property, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, reinsurance and surety. Liberty Mutual Insurance (www.libertymutual.com) employs over 45,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.

Advance your career at Liberty Mutual Insurance- A Fortune 100 Company!

Liberty Mutual is seeking new talent for future opportunities within our Personal Insurance Catastrophe Claims Department. A Field Property Loss Specialist Catastrophe is dedicated to providing superior customer service to Liberty Mutual Insurance customers by providing a fair and timely resolution of a large volume of homeowner claims.  Liberty Mutual Insurance is an industry leader in employee development, and all Property Loss Specialists receive thorough training in insurance principles, analytics, building products, and the systems used to conduct business.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for investigating the facts of property (homeowner's) damage claims and evaluating damages. Meet with customers in their homes, facilitate repairs to damaged property, facilitate the replacement of destroyed personal property and when necessary, help customers find alternate living quarters until they can return home. Use the latest technology to prepare computer diagrams of damaged areas, write estimates for repairs and issue payments. Field Property Loss Specialist will work remotely and travel 75%.Qualifications:
At least 3-5 years of prior work experience in construction or homeowner's claims (scoping losses and completing estimates). Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills, strong analytical skills, as well as superior customer service and negotiation skills. Must possess knowledge of estimating software and the ability to work independently is essential. Bachelor's degree required. Benefits:
We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

401K and Company paid pension plan

Medical coverage Dental coverage Paid time-off Pay-for-Performance Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance Discount fitness memberships Flexible spending accounts Tuition reimbursement Vision care coverage Work/Life resources Credit Union membership Employee and Dependent life insurance Disability insurance Accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Overview:

We believe strongly that success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded by doing the right thing the right way.
We believe that the Company's success is inextricably linked to our employees' satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success.
We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday.
Responsibility. What's your policy? Base Pay $49,700.00 - $60,900.00 /Year

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Associate Enterprise Architect, National Security Group

Are you ready to seize an opportunity to work with Microsoft's most established and innovative enterprises and advising Line of Business and IT Executives? Have you got a track record of helping enterprise leaders transform their business by executing against long-term strategies and roadmaps for pragmatic technology adoption? Interested in employing strong business and architectural skills and leveraging your abstract thinking to create innovative solutions for the largest organizations in the world?

Microsoft Services helps customers realize their full potential through accelerated adoption and productive use of Microsoft technologies. We are a global team of exceptional people who deliver world-class services with partners, earning customer confidence, trust, and loyalty by improving the overall customer and partner experience, serving as the customer advocate within Microsoft, and driving customer-centric product improvement.

In this strategic role within Enterprise Strategy Services, you will deliver advisory and planning services to Microsoft’s top enterprise customers. The Associate Architect enables our customers to achieve their most challenging business and organizational goals while leveraging value from their current and future investment in the Microsoft Platform. Through a programmatic approach and objective assessment of the customer’s existing business imperatives, organizational capabilities and IT investments, the Associate Architect systematically plans, orchestrates, and contributes to the development and execution of their strategic technology initiatives. This provides alignment to our customers’ broader business goals and promotes innovative solutions.

With IT sponsorship, you’ll develop relationships with key line-of-business executives, putting the customer in a position to translate early business needs and insights into actionable IT strategy, and assist IT in driving these initiatives to early results and business value. This work encompasses a solid understanding of business and IT strategy, a principled approach to broader architectural challenges and opportunities, and a strong grasp of business, technology and solutions.

You will also share industry-proven architectural and planning practices and promote successful integration of Microsoft technologies in a heterogeneous environment. You’ll be provided an extensive network of professional colleagues with complementary competencies and whose expertise you can draw upon to enhance the overall service provided by Microsoft to customers.

The sections below identify the key areas of focus and offer insight into the more common activities:

Relationship-driven differentiation: As the primary delivery resource for the Enterprise Strategy business, what you provide is unique and available only from Microsoft. You’ll advocate on behalf of the customer back into the Microsoft organization and maximize the value delivered from the relationship. Core activities include:

• Orchestrating Executive Briefing Center visits and bi-directional connection with Microsoft Product Development Groups as well as many other teams and communities.

• Facilitating the Customer’s uptake of Technology Adoption Programs for early advantage from pre-released Microsoft Products.

• Harnessing insights from groups like Microsoft Research, one of the largest sponsored technology research organizations worldwide. You’ll also have access to ‘the Library’, a catalogue of reference architectures, industry insights and field-driven Intellectual Property (IP) examples that all provide unique value.

• Partnering with your CTO/CIO and facilitating IT staff development amongst their reports.

Business-driven portfolio value management: A disciplined approach is followed in this role - first to understand the customer’s needs and then to develop roadmaps that result in an increase in realized value from their Microsoft investment across a heterogeneous IT environment. Activities include:

• Creating business case development and benefits management programs that define, track and report accrued value through the optimal application of IT to business challenges.

• Orchestrating and/or designing and architecting solutions that leverage both the investment made in the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and the customer’s current heterogeneous IT environment in the best interests of the customer, driven through a formal program of change and drawing from the collective know-how of Microsoft.

• Providing portfolio governance and oversight to drive lifecycle optimization and alignment across all Microsoft-related initiatives.

Teaming to accelerate value: When a customer invests in an Enterprise Agreement license with Microsoft, the Associate Architect accelerates the time-to-value by aligning the technology deployment and business adoption plans with the customer’s broader organizational objectives. Activities to support this objective include:

• Creating architectural and technology roadmaps that result in stronger business/IT alignment and that drive adoption and value from the Enterprise Agreement.

• Orchestrating the use of the Microsoft network of resources formally from within the Architect’s individual engagement. This can range from formal architectural systems design through to general technology consulting and beyond. Likewise an Architect may be called on by colleagues to contribute from their area of specialization in other large engagements or to work jointly with the Microsoft support team around specific customer initiatives.

Practice development: In this role, you’ll contribute to the growth and maturity of the local and international communities by providing mentorship, fostering IP development / knowledge transfer, and thought-leading by example. In addition, opportunities exist to contribute to IP development and reuse initiatives and drive proven practices in architecture, planning, and customer relationships.

Business development: You will also have the opportunity to bring your years of experience and expertise to influence continued business development opportunities for Microsoft.

In addition to the above activities, it is expected that the successful candidate will have significant experience in at least one specialization from the three categories below:

Industry: Experience in one or more of the following Sectors/Industries: Government; Healthcare; Financial Services; Telecommunications, Retail; Manufacturing; Energy

Microsoft Strategic priorities: Cloud/S+S; Enterprise level / Mission Critical Applications; Optimized Desktop; Unified Communications and Collaboration

Associate Architect Specializations:

• Business Value Analysis and Benefits Management

• IT Portfolio Lifecycle Optimization

• Organizational Change Management

• IT Governance

• Enterprise Architecture

• IT-Led Business Innovation

• Business Insight

• Information Management

• Organizational Design

Qualifications and Experience:

§ Must have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

§ At least 5 - 8 years related IT experience.

§ Work experience should involve technical consulting, solution design, project envisioning, planning, development, deployment, and management.

§ Must have a proven record of delivering business value.

§ Must have a deep understanding of markets, customers, and technology; have the background to provide leadership in the practice and a demonstrated effectiveness in consulting and client management.

§ Must have deep understanding of customer and partner business and IT environment, and have demonstrated skills creating architecture and deploying technology to solve business problems.

§ U.S. Citizen and current security clearance or ability to pass security clearance background checks

Travel is an integral expectation of this position as the needs of our customers and our business demand.

If you find this opportunity to be compelling and can demonstrate your ability to excel as an Associate Architect for Enterprise Strategy Services, we are eager to explore the possibilities with you!

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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Enterprise Architect - United States Enterprise Services - National Security Group

Are you ready to seize an opportunity to work with Microsoft's most established and innovative enterprises and advising Line of Business and IT Executives? Have you got a track record of helping enterprise leaders transform their business by executing against long-term strategies and roadmaps for pragmatic technology adoption? Interested in employing strong business and architectural skills and leveraging your abstract thinking to create innovative solutions for the largest organizations in the world? Are you interested in supporting the core missions of our Public Sector organizations from educating our children to providing top of the line citizen services to ensuring the security of our nation?

Microsoft Services helps customers realize their full potential through accelerated adoption and productive use of Microsoft technologies. We are a global team of exceptional people who deliver world-class services with partners, earning customer confidence, trust, and loyalty by improving the overall customer and partner experience, serving as the customer advocate within Microsoft, and driving customer-centric product improvement.

In this strategic role within our Enterprise Strategy business, you will deliver advisory and planning services to Microsoft’s top Public Sector enterprise customers. The Enterprise Architect enables our customers to achieve their most challenging business and organizational goals while leveraging value from their current and future investment in the Microsoft Platform. Through a programmatic approach and objective assessment of the customer’s existing business imperatives, organizational capabilities and IT investments, the Enterprise Architect systematically plans, orchestrates, and contributes to the development and execution of their strategic technology initiatives. This provides alignment to our customers’ broader business goals and promotes innovative solutions.

With IT sponsorship, you’ll develop relationships with key line-of-business executives, putting the customer in a position to translate early business needs and insights into actionable IT strategy, and assist IT in driving these initiatives to early results and business value. This work encompasses a solid understanding of business and IT strategy, a principled approach to broader architectural challenges and opportunities, and a strong grasp of business, technology and solutions.

You will also share industry-proven architectural and planning practices and promote successful integration of Microsoft technologies in a heterogeneous environment. You’ll be provided an extensive network of professional colleagues with complementary competencies and whose expertise you can draw upon to enhance the overall service provided by Microsoft to customers.

The sections below identify the key areas of focus and offer insight into the more common activities:

Relationship-driven differentiation: As the primary delivery resource for the Enterprise Strategy business, what you provide is unique and available only from Microsoft. You’ll advocate on behalf of the customer back into the Microsoft organization and maximize the value delivered from the relationship. Core activities include:

• Orchestrating Executive Briefing Center visits and bi-directional connection with Microsoft Product Development Groups as well as many other teams and communities.

• Facilitating the Customer’s uptake of Technology Adoption Programs for early advantage from pre-released Microsoft Products.

• Harnessing insights from groups like Microsoft Research, one of the largest sponsored technology research organizations worldwide. You’ll also have access to ‘the Library’, a catalogue of reference architectures, industry insights and field-driven Intellectual Property (IP) examples that all provide unique value.

• Partnering with your CTO/CIO and facilitating IT staff development amongst their reports.

Business-driven portfolio value management: A disciplined approach is followed in this role - first to understand the customer’s needs and then to develop roadmaps that result in an increase in realized value from their Microsoft investment across a heterogeneous IT environment. Activities include:

• Creating business case development and benefits management programs that define, track and report accrued value through the optimal application of IT to business challenges.

• Orchestrating and/or designing and architecting solutions that leverage both the investment made in the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and the customer’s current heterogeneous IT environment in the best interests of the customer, driven through a formal program of change and drawing from the collective know-how of Microsoft.

• Providing portfolio governance and oversight to drive lifecycle optimization and alignment across all Microsoft-related initiatives.

Teaming to accelerate value: When a customer invests in an Enterprise Agreement license with Microsoft, the Enterprise Architect accelerates the time-to-value by aligning the technology deployment and business adoption plans with the customer’s broader organizational objectives. Activities to support this objective include:

• Creating architectural and technology roadmaps that result in stronger business/IT alignment and that drive adoption and value from the Enterprise Agreement.

• Orchestrating the use of the Microsoft network of resources formally from within the Architect’s individual engagement. This can range from formal architectural systems design through to general technology consulting and beyond. Likewise an Architect may be called on by colleagues to contribute from their area of specialization in other large engagements or to work jointly with the Microsoft support team around specific customer initiatives.

Practice development: In this role, you’ll contribute to the growth and maturity of the local and international communities by providing mentorship, fostering IP development / knowledge transfer, and thought-leading by example. In addition, opportunities exist to contribute to IP development and reuse initiatives and drive proven practices in architecture, planning, and customer relationships.

Business development: You will also have the opportunity to bring your years of experience and expertise to influence continued business development opportunities for Microsoft.

In addition to the above activities, it is expected that the successful candidate will have significant experience in at least one specialization from the three categories below:

Industry: Experience in one or more of the following Sectors/Industries: Government/Public Sector; Healthcare; Financial Services; Telecommunications, Retail; Manufacturing; Energy

Microsoft Strategic priorities: Cloud/S+S; Enterprise level / Mission Critical Applications; Optimized Desktop; Unified Communications and Collaboration

Enterprise Architect Specializations:

• Business Value Analysis and Benefits Management

• IT Portfolio Lifecycle Optimization

• Organizational Change Management

• IT Governance

• Enterprise Architecture

• IT-Led Business Innovation

• Business Insight

• Information Management

• Organizational Design

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have a 4-year degree (Computer Science, Social Science or Business), and/or equivalent experience.

• Graduate business oriented degree is a plus

• At least 8 - 10 years related business and IT consulting experience

• Preferred -- at least 5 years working within the Public Sector (Educational, State and Local Government and/or Federal Government)

• Must have a proven record of delivering business value from Information Technology at an executive level

• Working practical knowledge and experience developing service-oriented Enterprise Architectures based on industry standard & recognized models (DoDAF, TOGAF, etc.)

• Solid understanding of interoperability issues and the strengths and weaknesses of platforms and products, and able to provide a trusted voice at the decision-making table

• Candidates must have a deep understanding of markets, industries, business, customers, and technology. Work experience should involve a mix of business and technology consulting across the lifecycle of Information Technology (examples may include assessment and analysis, design, business case development, architecture, envisioning, planning, deployment, benefits analysis, and management)

• Experience working with Public Sector acquisitions, proposals and government programs and initiatives is preferred

• The ability and background experience to provide leadership and a demonstrated effectiveness in consulting and client management

• Executive-level interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills

• Forming and leading virtual teams and collaborating across large, matrixed organizations

• Travel is an integral expectation of this position as the needs of our customers and our business demand. This position location is flexible.

• U.S. Citizen and current security clearance or ability to pass security clearance background checks

If you find this opportunity to be compelling and can demonstrate your ability to excel as an Enterprise Architect for the National Security Group, we would like to explore the possibilities with you!

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Fire Support Specialist - National Guard - Syracuse, NY

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Join the Army National Guard as a Fire Support Specialist and you'll find out just how exciting computers and communications can be.

As part of an elite field artillery team, you will support infantry and tank units in combat operations while learning highly sought-after skills that will help you in your civilian career.

Also known as the Forward Observer, the Fire Support Specialists act as the eyes of an artillery unit and are primarily responsible for target acquisition and relaying that information to artillery units at all levels.

In this role, you will become an expert communicator as you establish, maintain, and operate communications equipment; encode and decode messages; assist in preparing and distributing fire support plans, documents, and lists; as well as determining target locations using computers or manual calculations.And as your skills increase, so will your responsibilities.

Advanced team members supervise and train other Soldiers, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and select and man observation posts.

Plus, the skills you learn as a Fire Support Specialist can prepare you for a rewarding civilian career in computer consulting, information technology support, or data processing.Earn while you learn Get paid to learn! Join the Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend approximately seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which will include a combination of hands-on and classroom training where you will learn how to decisively compute target locations, proper ammunition handling techniques, system operations, and artillery tactics.Applicants must meet minimum qualifications.

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

Benefits subject to change.

Benefits/Requirements Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September) Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,0 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,0, for existing loans) Healthcare Benefits Available Requirements High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a Recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.

) Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD for details) This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

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Special Electronic Devices Repairer - National Guard - Charlotte, NC

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The Army National Guard relies on electronic devices in areas ranging from weather forecasting to combat.

As a Special Electronic Devices Repairer, you will ensure that night vision equipment; electronic distance and azimuth-orienting devices; battlefield illumination devices; nuclear, biological, and chemical warning and measuring devices, as well as other vital instruments and tools are meticulously maintained and operational.

Specific duties of the Special Electronic Devices Repairer include testing instruments, navigational controls, and simulators; reading technical diagrams and manuals; replacing parts; ensuring quality control measures; and troubleshooting and inspecting equipment.

Also, advanced level Special Electronic Devices Repairers are expected to supervise and train other Soldiers in the craft.Plus, this job track can help you achieve a rewarding civilian career.

The skills you learn as a Special Electronic Devices Repairer will prepare you for positions with manufacturing companies, medical research facilities, satellite communications, or commercial airlines.

Also, this could be a step toward a job with the federal government, as well as possible certification as an Associate Certified Electronics Technician.Earn while you learn Get paid to learn! As an Army National Guard Special Electronic Devices Repairer, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Special Electronic Devices Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills.

Advanced Individual Training consists of 23 weeks of training.

Training is spent in a classroom, practicing on equipment, and in the field under simulated combat conditions.Applicants must meet minimum qualifications.

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

Benefits subject to change.

Benefits/Requirements Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September) Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,0 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,0, for existing loans) Healthcare Benefits Available Requirements High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a Recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.

) Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD for details) This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

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Food Service Specialist - National Guard - Portland, OR

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It's said that an army marches on its stomach.

If that's the case, you can be the Soldier who keeps the Army National Guard marching on.

In the Army National Guard, the Food Service Specialist takes care of the dietary and nutritional needs of fellow Soldiers, ensuring their ability to meet the challenges before them.

You'll learn how to plan and prep menus, how to prepare and serve food, and how to ensure food safety and facility sanitation, whether you're feeding 25 Soldiers or 2,500, in the field or in a fixed facility.

And when your training is complete, you will have the professional savvy and leadership skills to assume a vital role in the growing hospitality industry.

Earn while you learn Get paid to learn! Join the Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.Food Service Specialist job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn fundamental Soldiering skills, and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT).

Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.Applicants must meet minimum qualifications.

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

Benefits subject to change.

Benefits/Requirements Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September) Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,0 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,0, for existing loans) Healthcare Benefits Available Requirements High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a Recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.

) Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD for details) This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

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