United States of America: USPSC Disaster Operations Specialist (Multiple)

Request for Personal Service Contractor

United States Agency for International Development

Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance

Position Title: Disaster Operations Specialist (Multiple Positions)

Solicitation Number: SOL-OFDA-15-000006

Salary Level: GS-12 Equivalent: $75,621 - $98,305

Issuance Date: December 4, 2014

Closing Date: January 9, 2015

Closing Time: 5:00 P.M. EST

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services as a Disaster Operations Specialist (DOS) under a United States Personal Services Contract (USPSC), as described in the attached solicitation.

Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:

1.Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your application, your resume must include:

(a) Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed.Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

(b) Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.

(c) Names and contact information (phone/email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Current and/or previous supervisors may be contacted for a reference.

(d) Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.

(e) U.S. Citizenship

Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration.

2.Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) shown in the solicitation.

Additional documents submitted will not be accepted.Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. OFDA reserves the right to select additional candidates if vacancies become available during future phases of the selection process.

Applicants can expect to receive a confirmation email when application materials have been received. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Your complete resume and the supplemental document addressing the QRFs must be mailed, delivered or emailed to:

OFDA Recruitment Team

529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20045

E-Mail Address: recruiter@ofda.gov

Telephone Number: (202) 661-9300

Website: www.OFDAjobs.net

Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to OFDA Recruitment Team via the information provided above.

Sincerely,

Renee Reed

Contracting Officer

APPLYING:

Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter.

Qualified individuals are required to submit:

1.Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your application, your resume must include:

(a) Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

(b) Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.

(c) Names and contact information (phone/email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Current and/or previous supervisors may be contacted for a reference.

(d) Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.

(e) U.S. Citizenship

Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration.

2.Supplemental document specifically addressing the QRFs shown in the solicitation.

Additional documents submitted will not be accepted.

By submitting your application materials, you certify that all of the information on and attached to the application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. You agree to allow all information on and attached to the application to be investigated. False or fraudulent information on or attached to your application may result in you being eliminated from consideration for this position, or being terminated after award, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.

To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any email.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS

Via mail: 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20045

Via email: recruiter@ofda.gov

Business Sales Specialist

Overview

Technology enhances your life - your job should too. At Microsoft Retail Stores, that is what we believe. We are the hub of Microsoft’s cutting-edge devices and services, here to provide customers with a world-class, omni-channel experience in this evolving retail world. We serve as centers of innovation, connecting customers with technology that simplifies their lives and inspires their creative potential. As a member of the Retail Stores team you will cultivate the skills to pave the way for your ultimate career path. Your unique talents, perspective, and abilities will help inform our journey and transformation as a company. We are seeking teammates who are dedicated to finding deeper meaning and purpose in their work. Join our journey - find your passion

The Business Sales Specialists will spend their focus optimizing business sale leads from Stores, supporting Microsoft sales executives, and generating new business from their market.   The role will require internal drive to deliver impact and results showcasing Microsoft devices and services.

Key Responsibilities

- Generate new leads and build relationships to drive margin and improve the store’s team productivity and operational efficiency

- Impact, shape and simple business for greater results and impact.   This position will interact deeply with in-store and regional market leadership and North American field team members.

- Knowledge of how businesses use technology and the solutions that Microsoft devices and services can offer

- Drive results while building strong relationships through walk-in traffic, education, Regional or National businesses, small office/home office customer (SoHo), small/medium businesses (SMB), and State and local government

- Facilitate business experiences through in store briefings, workshops, events and demo’s

- Must be able to manage business relationships across multiple departments and levels.  

Additional Skills and Abilities required:

- Have a love for Microsoft, be a brand evangelist, and have a deep understanding of Microsoft products (Windows, Office, Xbox, Windows Phone, Surface, and services).

- Lead by example, take pride in your work, and enjoy helping and developing others while creating fun environments and energizing people through your passion.

- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high-level attention to detail.

- Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, public-facing environment, driven to get results by directing a team.

- Strong people and presentations skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

- College Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

- 5+ years preferred experience in a fast paces, results driven culture

- Experience selling or in business development  

- Relationship focused and driven providing excellence in service, sales, and marketing.

Disclaimer

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

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.

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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Business Sales Specialist

BUSINESS SALES SPECIALIST

MICROSOFT STORE - BUSINESS SALES SPECIALIST                    

The Microsoft Retail Stores mission is “To Profitably Showcase Microsoft Technology & Illuminate Our Innovation Story by Transforming the Microsoft Devices & Services Experience.”  

The Business Sales team focuses on the Stores’ business customers and is instrumental in bringing this mission to life in & around our Stores.   We deliver industry leading business customer experiences, solutions, profits, and operational discipline.   To support our efforts we are seeking a Business Solutions Specialists.

The Business Sales Specialist will work for the Business Solutions Sales Excellence Manager and a Microsoft Store Manager.   They will be responsible for delivering business customer margin dollars, business customer satisfaction & partner collaboration.   The BSS will also have dotted line responsibility for Business Captains in each Store.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The Business Sales Specialists leader and their organization will spend their focus optimizing business sale leads from Stores, supporting Microsoft sales executives, and generating new business from their market.   The role will require an internal drive to deliver results around our devices & services.

Besides margin dollar generation and satisfaction scores, the leader will be expected to always improve the Store’s team productivity and operational efficiency.

This is an exciting opportunity that provides significant management interaction across many organizations, and the opportunity to impact, shape and simplify our business for great global impact.   This position will interact deeply with in-store & regional market leadership and North American field team members.

This role requires someone who is a strategic thinker, a strong collaborator, and who has impeccable leadership, planning and execution skills with a focus on driving results while building strong relationships.   Walk-in traffic, education, Regional or National businesses, small office/home office customer (SoHo), small/medium businesses (SMB), State and local government are a focus and relevant experience across these markets is important.

The successful candidate will have cross-functional Leadership experience (between departments and levels), stays current with business/technology trends and the poses the proper discipline is in place for smooth business operations that are detailed, focused and crisp.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA

- Adaptability, flexibility and the ability to do quality work under tight deadlines

- Ability to drive sales from a team & cross functional collaboration

- Ability to understand how to sell devices and services, navigate complex operational processes

- Ability to impact and influence at all levels of the organization, including at the Senior Leadership levels

- Solid program and project management skills

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; skilled in translating ideas into clear, high impact

  communications

- Organization agility and ability to work successfully across a complex, highly-matrixed environment

- Ability to deal with ambiguity and navigate uncertain situations to drive for clarity

- Ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments

- High personal accountability for self and others

- An ‘Always On’, intrinsically driven attitude

- Up to 10% + local travel required.   National travel occasionally.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

- Post Graduate studies or Bachelor’s Degree a requirement; Masters a plus or proven performance

- Minimum of 7+ years of similar experience in a fast-paced, results-driven culture

- Experience leading complex organizational change.  

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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Compliance Specialist - Philip Morris USA Inc. - Richmond, VA

Compliance Specialist more... ?
University Of Richmond (Richmond), VAOctober 29, 2014 (last updated 14 hours 12 min ago)

Job Description

Altria Group is a FORTUNE 200 company that owns the premier tobacco companies in the United States including Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, John Middleton and Nu Mark. The companies' brands include Marlboro, Copenhagen, Skoal, Black & Mild, MarkTen and VERVE. Altria also owns Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, one of the country's top premium wine producers, and Philip Morris Capital Corporation, an investment company. Altria's mission is to own and develop financially disciplined businesses that are leaders in responsibly providing adult tobacco and wine consumers with superior branded products.

Philip Morris USA's role is to responsibly manufacture and market PM USA Brands to adult tobacco consumers in a financially disciplined way. We are currently seeking a highly qualified
Compliance Specialist to join the Quality Assurance organization at our Manufacturing Center in Richmond, VA.

The successful candidate will identify, develop, lead and coordinate activities to effectively integrate Compliance, Quality System requirements into associated business process. Provide a consistent focus to prevent and detect compliance risks, meet regulatory and Quality System requirements.

Specific accountabilities include:

Leading/participating on functional area or cross-functional area development teams, as the functional area representative to define the requirements for Compliance, Quality System and associated business processes.Identifying issues relating to the management of Compliance, Quality System and associated business processes.Coordinating the implementation of Compliance, Quality System initiatives for the functional area.Leading or coordinating functional area initiatives for the development of programs/processes that meet or exceed the requirements for Compliance, Quality System and associated business process requirements.Defining and interpreting the impacts of new/revised Compliance, Quality System and associated business process requirements for the functional area (resources, implementation, related changes, etc.)

Specific Skills

Qualifications include:

3 + years of experience with at least one year dealing with regulatory, compliance and/or quality issues.Strong knowledge of Compliance Programs and Quality InitiativesDetailed knowledge of the relationship between the functional area business processes and associated infrastructure.Demonstrated ability to lead and apply structured problem solving techniques.Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

At Philip Morris USA, we recognize that our people are the reason we achieve our business goals. We believe in developing the leadership potential of our employees by providing them with opportunities for training, development and advancement.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit sharing programs.

Note*

Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected class.

Please mention DiversityJobs.com
if asked how you found this job.

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