PeopleSoft Technical HR Security Consultant in Boston, MA

My client is looking for an experienced PeopleSoft HR Technical Consultant with solid security skills particularly with knowledge of Security Joint Tables. If you are available immediately or within the next two weeks, please send through your details including CV, daily rate and contact details.Lucas Kennedy acts as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age and applications from persons of any age will be accepted for this role. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Lead Business Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Analyzes, plans and implements process improvement (such as Six Sigma initiative) needs. Produces new process improvement techniques and services. Develops metrics that provide data for process management and indicators for future improvement opportunities. Measures performance against process requirements, aligning improvement projects to close performance shortfalls. All other duties as assigned. Functional Job Description: A professional, who has a broad knowledge of requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, conversion, implementation, documentation, and maintenance work. The candidate will be responsible for interpreting business needs and translates those needs into system requirements. The candidate must have experience writing business specifications that will be used by the technical staff for system development. The candidate must be competent to work on fairly complex assignments (and/or portions of larger, complex systems). The candidate generally works under deadlines and should be capable of handling heavy workloads, and operating with only general supervision. The candidate must provide occasional functional guidance to less experienced staff. STRONGLY Prefer experience in healthcare, medicare, medicaid, MMIS, and/or pharmacy POS. An experienced System Consultant Lead Business Systems Analyst to perform work of considerable difficulty in the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of complex mainframe systems. Other tasks may include creating use cases, creating requirement analysis documents, creating detail specification documents, resolving production problems, and developing user acceptance test plans,. Strong oral and written communications skills. Will be required to create analysis and design documents as part of our development life-cycle. Working within a project team, the role is responsible for technical project consultation, initiation, collection and documentation of client business and functional requirements, solution alternatives, functional design, testing and implementation support. Responsible for the management of all activities related to the successful planning, documenting, and testing of all work performed by the team. Provides detailed direction and performs specialized analysis and research of systems modifications to solve any scope problem or enhancement. Can successfully function within a project team or work independently. Ability to translate business requirements into system functional specifications. Requires a complete understanding of a project life cycle methodology. Must have at least 5 years of Mainframe or client server experience within a health claim environment specifically dealing with Medicare, Medicaid or pharmacy claims. Full life cycle development experience is important (SDLC). Prior experience writing use cases will be a plus but not a requirement. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment Must have a “can do” attitude. Education and Typical Years Experience Required: Minimum of four years college (Bachelors degree) with at least seven years experience in project related work, systems analysis and a systems development environment Advantage: Master of Science, CIS and/or experience Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: Prior experience with ReqPro will be a plus but not a requirement. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Lead Developer (Java) in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. May develop a range of products including device drivers, patches, operating system modifications, graphics modules, etc. Analyzes, programs, and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, or Internet-related computer programs. Using current programming languages and technologies, writes code, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications. Plans and directs studies of potential electronic data processing applications. Develops and installs programs to support general business applications running on PCs. Designs web pages, including graphics, animation, and functionality; develops infrastructure and applications related to pages. May make hardware or software purchasing recommendations regarding web development. All other duties as assigned. Functional Description: oMust have at least 5 years of Java based development experience using Object Oriented methodology. oStrong programming experience with Java, J2EE, Servlets/JSP, EJB, HTML/DHTML, XML, JavaScript, Java Beans, JDBC, and Struts framework oStrong programming experiences of Web Services (SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI), SOA technology, and AJAX. oShould have good working knowledge on building projects using ANT. oKnowledge on common Version Control Tools (Microsoft VSS, Subversion, CVS, etc.) oFamiliarity with Application Server, Messaging, Database and IDE in a UNIX or Windows environment. oStrong programming experience with SQL. oMust be able to work independently as well as in a team environment oMust have a “can do” attitude. Education and Typical Years Experience Required: 4 year college degree in IT Advantage: Master of Science, CIS. Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: Prior experience with BEA Weblogic Application Server and basic administration. Knowledge of O/R framework such as Hibernate. Relational Database experience (i.e. DB2, Oracle etc) Intermediate PL/SQL (or just SQL) skills. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Project Manager in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Manages people for programs or projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of an internal project into a finished state. Plans and directs schedules as well as project budgets. Monitors the program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with ''internal customers'' or department personnel. Organizes project activities that may require interdepartmental meetings and communication ensuring completion of the program/project on schedule and within budget constraints. Assigns and monitors work of technical personnel, such as systems analysts and programmers, providing support and interpretation of instructions/objectives. Directs the activities of project support staff and sub-contractors and is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project. Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs. All other duties as assigned. This individual is preferred to have excellent working knowledge of MS project, be financially astute, maintain strong communications both verbally and written with internal and external clients and be able to multi-task affectively within a fast pace, process driven environment. STRONGLY Prefer experience in healthcare, medicare, medicaid, MMIS, and/or pharmacy POS. Functional Description: oResponsible to deliver the project within scope, on time and within the approved budget utilizing ACS PMM process and toolkit. oResponsible to ensure all CMMI L3 process is being adhered to, documented, and stored. oProject Management Plan tailoring oResponsible for all PM reporting and tracking tools. oResponsible for the External Client Deliverables included but not limited to: Project Status report, Project Schedule, Issue Log(SP), Action Item Log(SP), Risk Log (SP), along with specific contractual deliverables (ex. Requirements Management Plan, RAD, DSD, Acceptance Test Plan, Implementation Plan). oResponsible for the Internal ACS Deliverables included but not limited to: Proj. Mgt. Plan, Integration Mgmt (Impl, Action, Issue, Release, Security, DR,), Scope Mgt, Requirements. Mgt, Cost and Human Resource Mgt. oResponsible for ensuring correct mix and leveling of resources are available to support the project. If resource issues exist, document the issues and work with the Implementation Manager to direct the corrective action and resolution. oAccountable for managing the project work plan estimating process in adherence to QPMO standards. oAccountable for developing and managing the overall project plan, review of Sub project plans, and responsible for compliance to Governance standards. oTracks project performance against planned schedules (and milestones), hours and costs on a weekly basis. oManages the overall weekly reporting process including the weekly analysis of the updated project plans. Facilitates and prepare weekly slippage work-off plans. oProvide weekly status to Implementation Manager and provide details for Dashboard, monthly financials and periodic Governance in-flight reviews. oConducting project reviews with client and the Implementation Manager. The PM role is the Primary role for explaining the details within the project plan. This role will support and assist plan detail during client and IV&V Project Plan specific review meetings. In addition, this support includes the all hands meeting presentations for the project. oAccountable for managing Scope throughout the project oAccountable for managing Risk throughout the project oProvides status report and data for periodic review of project oPossesses general understanding in the all areas of technology and system design. oIdentifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change. oManages the process of innovative change effectively. oEffectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential. oMotivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. oManages day-to-day client/LoB interaction. oSets and manages client/LoB expectations. oDevelops lasting relationships with client/LoB personnel that foster client ties. oKeeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. oConducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels. Education and Typical Years Experience Required: 4 year college degree in Business Management, IT or related field Advantage: PMP certification, Master of Science, CIS. Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: oEPM, Work Plans, MS Office suite, Financial reports oProject Metrics – EPM or ACS recognized tool oUnderstands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures. oMaintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements. oMitigates team conflict and communication problems. oCommunicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. oBuilds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Lead Quality Analyst in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Analyzes business processes and performs needs assessments in an effort to align information technology solutions with business initiatives. Interprets business needs and translates them into system requirements. Writes business specifications and forwards to technical staff for system development. Interprets systems specifications to develop, maintain and support automated business processes. Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements. Configures system settings and options, plans and executes acceptance testing, and creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements. All other duties as assigned. Job Description: We are seeking a Software Quality Assurance Lead Analyst / Tester willing to work on a highly visable Healthcare project in Boston, Massachusetts. An intermediate-level professional, the Quality Assurance Lead Analyst is a fully qualified producer who applies a broad knowledge of systems analysis concepts, practices and procedures. Under minimal guidance, this position directs a team of analysts who carry out procedures to ensure that all products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements. The analyst is competent to work on complex assignments independently if required, and is capable of handling heavy workloads with stringent deadlines All other duties as assigned. STRONGLY Prefer experience in healthcare, medicare, medicaid, MMIS, and/or pharmacy POS. Functional Description: An experienced Business Analyst to perform work of considerable difficulty in the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of complex mainframe systems. Other tasks may include creating use cases, creating requirement analysis documents, creating detail specification documents, resolving production problems, and developing user acceptance test plans,. Solid understanding of black-box, functional, system, regression and user acceptance testing. Demonstrable experience designing and executing comprehensive test cases Experience documenting defects with systems, and assisting with root cause analysis of complex testing / technical issues. Strong knowledge and experience with performing functional/regression testing, verifying functionality matches the specifications of the functional requirements. Familiarity with QA processes and methodologies including participation in requirements sessions, use case reviews, design meetings, QA task planning, work effort estimations and risk mitigation skills. Ability to communicate clearly in writing, by phone, and in person Proven track record to lead a team of analysts and/or work independently as well as across product teams Must have a “can do” attitude. Desired: Prior Pharmacy experience, US Healthcare experience or Medicaid program policy knowledge. Solid understanding of white-box, performance and automated testing. Proven ability to perform comprehensive data integrity testing. Ability to Write test plans to control the scope and risks for a release. Experience developing and executing automated test suites Experience diagnosing, reporting, tracking and resolving quality issues Experience with QualityCenter, Rational tools and MS Project Knowledge of CMMI life cycle methodologies. Intermediate SQL skills Education and Typical Years Experience Required: A Bachelors degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience 3-5 years experience acting in a Lead capacity, performing software quality assurance testing. Advantage: Experience in Healthcare Implementation projects Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: Prior experience with ReqPro will be a plus but not a requirement. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Data Integration Project Manager in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Manages people for programs or projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of an internal project into a finished state. Plans and directs schedules as well as project budgets. Monitors the program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with ''internal customers'' or department personnel. Organizes project activities that may require interdepartmental meetings and communication ensuring completion of the program/project on schedule and within budget constraints. Assigns and monitors work of technical personnel, such as systems analysts and programmers, providing support and interpretation of instructions/objectives. Directs the activities of project support staff and sub-contractors and is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project. Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs. All other duties as assigned. This individual is preferred to have excellent working knowledge of MS project, be financially astute, maintain strong communications both verbally and written with internal and external clients and be able to multi-task affectively within a fast pace, process driven environment. STRONGLY Prefer experience in healthcare, medicare, medicaid, MMIS, and/or pharmacy POS. Functional Description: oOverall owner of the data integration scope of work oResponsible for ensuring that all requirements (both business and technical) related to data interfaces are captured, and that the resulting interfaces meet those requirements oResponsible for coordinating with project functional leads to ensure data interfaces meet the functional and technical requirements of the new system oResponsible for coordinating with the client and project team to ensure data interfaces meet the business requirements outlined in the contract oResponsible for defining the ultimate scope of work required for data integration oResponsible for selecting, assembling, and managing the resources assigned to the data integration task oResponsible for creating estimates and project plans to plan and track progress on the data integration effort oResponsible for management of the interfaces design effort, and delivery of the design specifications for data integration for approval oResponsible for management of the interfaces development effort, and delivery of the resultant interfaces to the quality assurance team for testing and delivery oResponsible for managing the scope and day-to-day operations of the data interfaces team. oResponsible for tracking progress of the data integration effort, and escalating any key issues or task slippage to the leadership team for resolution oResponsible for holding regular status meetings with interfaces and leadership team. oResponsible for publishing weekly progress, status and problems resolution reports regarding data interfaces for management review. oResponsible for reviewing deliverables prepared by the interfaces team before passing to client/business unit. oResponsible for ensuring interfaces deliverables, including documentation are complete, current, and stored appropriately and turned over to operations as a complete package including obtaining operational sign off. oPrepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. oResponsible for minimizing exposure and risk related to data interfaces oResponsible for keeping the interfaces team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news. oDelivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. oResolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. oUnderstands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Education and Typical Years Experience Required: 4 year college degree in Business Management, IT or related field Advantage: PMP certification, Master of Science, CIS. Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: oEPM, Work Plans, MS Office suite, Financial reports oProject Metrics – EPM or ACS recognized tool oPossesses general understanding in the all areas of technology and system design. oUnderstands data integration processes, methodologies, and technologies oUnderstands database and data integration technologies sufficiently to scope and estimate work effectively oIdentifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change. oManages the process of innovative change effectively. oEffectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential. oMotivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. oKeeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. oMitigates team conflict and communication problems. oPlans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office. oDevelops lasting relationships with client/LoB personnel that foster client ties. oCommunicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. oContinually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. oBuilds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives. oConducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels. oTrains other innovators and clients through both formal and informal training programs. oEncourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company. oSuggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions. oReviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate. oFacilitates team and client/business unit meetings effectively ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

e-Learning Instruction Specialist in Boston, MA

* Contractor chosen will be required to pass credit background check - no credit delinquencies, no bankruptcies. Also will undergo background check for employment verification, criminal and education.* Demonstrated proficiency in adult E-learning methods, creation of training manuals and instructional design principles Advanced level of expertise in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Advanced level or expertise in Adobe Captivate and Presenter SharePoint experience desired Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills Ability to think creatively and apply ideas constructively Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to work under tight deadlines with changing requirements Basic HTML, Flash and Web design experience desired but not essential Experience in financial services preferred Work with subject matter experts to document procedures and work processes for the purposes of creating training materials Create new E-learning and classroom modules to design specifications Convert new and existing documentation and processes into course materials and job aids Evaluate and update existing training materials to ensure they reflect the current needs of the stakeholders Write and edit scripts for E-learning modules and presentations Record and edit narrations for E-learning modules To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Java Developer - 9825CJ in Boston, MA

Our client is looking for an expert in Java/J2EE technology. The person will work on 3-tier application that runs on all enterprise server platforms (windows, Unix, Solaris, Linux, .NET and J2EE). The application supports IBM DB2, Oracle, and SQL Server databases and supports Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari browsers. The position requires extensive travelling at the company's client site to deploy and train the users. This position can also be based out of Austin, TX.We will call qualified candidates after review.Resumes will NOT be sent to clients without your approval..REFERRALS WANTED - $1000 REWARD!Refer a colleague to us, and Precision will pay you $1000 if we find a job for that person!Required Skills: 3 - 6 years experience in IT IndustryExcellent experience in J2EE technologiesExperience with Struts and HibernateExperience with XML and SQLBachelors in Computer ScienceExcellent communication and presentation skills Desired Skills: Experience with SOA and Web services a big plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Perl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQL in Boston, MA

Perl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQLAre you a strong Perl Programmer?Do you have experience PL/SQL, Shell Scripting experience? If so, read on!We are an established software development firm in downtown Boston. Our products are used by companies in the financial services industries and our clients include the largest financial institutions around the world. Currently, we have a need for a talented Back End Perl Programmer. You will learn about the financial industry as well as be exposed to a variety of new technologies.What we offer!- Competitive salary- Comprehensive benefits- Fantastic working environment- Flexible work schedule- Great location, A office- Stability and growth opportunities- Other cool perks! As a member of an outstanding development team, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of our mission-critical, database-backed programs. What you need to have: - Advanced level Perl Programming experience- PL/SQL, SQL/Loader, Shell ScriptingSo if you are a strong Back End Perl Programmer we want to talk with you. Apply today! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Perl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQL in Boston, MA

Perl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQL Perl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQL. Skills required:Perl, SQL, PL/SQL, SQL/Loader, Shell Scripting, Linux, Software, Developer, ProgrammerPerl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQLAre you a strong Perl Programmer?Do you have experience PL/SQL, Shell Scripting experience?If so, read on!We are an established software development firm in downtown Boston. Our products are used by companies in the financial services industries and our clients include the largest financial institutions around the world. Currently, we have a need for a talented Back End Perl Programmer. You will learn about the financial industry as well as be exposed to a variety of new technologies.What we offer!- Competitive salary- Comprehensive benefits- Fantastic working environment- Flexible work schedule- Great location, A office- Stability and growth opportunities- Other cool perks! As a member of an outstanding development team, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of our mission-critical, database-backed programs. What you need to have: - Advanced level Perl Programming experience- PL/SQL, SQL/Loader, Shell ScriptingSo if you are a strong Back End Perl Programmer we want to talk with you. Apply today! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Lead Developer (Java) in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. May develop a range of products including device drivers, patches, operating system modifications, graphics modules, etc. Analyzes, programs, and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, or Internet-related computer programs. Using current programming languages and technologies, writes code, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications. Plans and directs studies of potential electronic data processing applications. Develops and installs programs to support general business applications running on PCs. Designs web pages, including graphics, animation, and functionality; develops infrastructure and applications related to pages. May make hardware or software purchasing recommendations regarding web development. All other duties as assigned. Functional Description: oMust have at least 5 years of Java based development experience using Object Oriented methodology. oStrong programming experience with Java, J2EE, Servlets/JSP, EJB, HTML/DHTML, XML, JavaScript, Java Beans, JDBC, and Struts framework oStrong programming experiences of Web Services (SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI), SOA technology, and AJAX. oShould have good working knowledge on building projects using ANT. oKnowledge on common Version Control Tools (Microsoft VSS, Subversion, CVS, etc.) oFamiliarity with Application Server, Messaging, Database and IDE in a UNIX or Windows environment. oStrong programming experience with SQL. oMust be able to work independently as well as in a team environment oMust have a “can do” attitude. Education and Typical Years Experience Required: 4 year college degree in IT Advantage: Master of Science, CIS. Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: Prior experience with BEA Weblogic Application Server and basic administration. Knowledge of O/R framework such as Hibernate. Relational Database experience (i.e. DB2, Oracle etc) Intermediate PL/SQL (or just SQL) skills. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Project Manager in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Manages people for programs or projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of an internal project into a finished state. Plans and directs schedules as well as project budgets. Monitors the program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with ''internal customers'' or department personnel. Organizes project activities that may require interdepartmental meetings and communication ensuring completion of the program/project on schedule and within budget constraints. Assigns and monitors work of technical personnel, such as systems analysts and programmers, providing support and interpretation of instructions/objectives. Directs the activities of project support staff and sub-contractors and is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project. Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs. All other duties as assigned. This individual is preferred to have excellent working knowledge of MS project, be financially astute, maintain strong communications both verbally and written with internal and external clients and be able to multi-task affectively within a fast pace, process driven environment. STRONGLY Prefer experience in healthcare, medicare, medicaid, MMIS, and/or pharmacy POS. Functional Description: oResponsible to deliver the project within scope, on time and within the approved budget utilizing ACS PMM process and toolkit. oResponsible to ensure all CMMI L3 process is being adhered to, documented, and stored. oProject Management Plan tailoring oResponsible for all PM reporting and tracking tools. oResponsible for the External Client Deliverables included but not limited to: Project Status report, Project Schedule, Issue Log(SP), Action Item Log(SP), Risk Log (SP), along with specific contractual deliverables (ex. Requirements Management Plan, RAD, DSD, Acceptance Test Plan, Implementation Plan). oResponsible for the Internal ACS Deliverables included but not limited to: Proj. Mgt. Plan, Integration Mgmt (Impl, Action, Issue, Release, Security, DR,), Scope Mgt, Requirements. Mgt, Cost and Human Resource Mgt. oResponsible for ensuring correct mix and leveling of resources are available to support the project. If resource issues exist, document the issues and work with the Implementation Manager to direct the corrective action and resolution. oAccountable for managing the project work plan estimating process in adherence to QPMO standards. oAccountable for developing and managing the overall project plan, review of Sub project plans, and responsible for compliance to Governance standards. oTracks project performance against planned schedules (and milestones), hours and costs on a weekly basis. oManages the overall weekly reporting process including the weekly analysis of the updated project plans. Facilitates and prepare weekly slippage work-off plans. oProvide weekly status to Implementation Manager and provide details for Dashboard, monthly financials and periodic Governance in-flight reviews. oConducting project reviews with client and the Implementation Manager. The PM role is the Primary role for explaining the details within the project plan. This role will support and assist plan detail during client and IV&V Project Plan specific review meetings. In addition, this support includes the all hands meeting presentations for the project. oAccountable for managing Scope throughout the project oAccountable for managing Risk throughout the project oProvides status report and data for periodic review of project oPossesses general understanding in the all areas of technology and system design. oIdentifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change. oManages the process of innovative change effectively. oEffectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential. oMotivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. oManages day-to-day client/LoB interaction. oSets and manages client/LoB expectations. oDevelops lasting relationships with client/LoB personnel that foster client ties. oKeeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. oConducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels. Education and Typical Years Experience Required: 4 year college degree in Business Management, IT or related field Advantage: PMP certification, Master of Science, CIS. Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: oEPM, Work Plans, MS Office suite, Financial reports oProject Metrics – EPM or ACS recognized tool oUnderstands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures. oMaintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements. oMitigates team conflict and communication problems. oCommunicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. oBuilds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

e-Learning Instruction Specialist in Boston, MA

* Contractor chosen will be required to pass credit background check - no credit delinquencies, no bankruptcies. Also will undergo background check for employment verification, criminal and education.* Demonstrated proficiency in adult E-learning methods, creation of training manuals and instructional design principles Advanced level of expertise in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Advanced level or expertise in Adobe Captivate and Presenter SharePoint experience desired Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills Ability to think creatively and apply ideas constructively Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to work under tight deadlines with changing requirements Basic HTML, Flash and Web design experience desired but not essential Experience in financial services preferred Work with subject matter experts to document procedures and work processes for the purposes of creating training materials Create new E-learning and classroom modules to design specifications Convert new and existing documentation and processes into course materials and job aids Evaluate and update existing training materials to ensure they reflect the current needs of the stakeholders Write and edit scripts for E-learning modules and presentations Record and edit narrations for E-learning modules To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior Manager, Program Management in Boston, MA

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to view them with the narrowest of vision. We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled. Sapient is looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We are inventors, rule-breakers and catalysts, and the work we do changes lives. Our environment fosters growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking. Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of program management, HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Senior Manager, Program Management - Senior Project Manager Job Summary The primary functions of this position include project and program management, client management and team leadership. The Senior Manager, Program Management position requires a sufficient breadth and depth of expertise in Sapient’s capabilities to lead large multi-disciplinary teams of people to successfully deliver integrated client solutions. The most typical project roles for the Sr. Manager, Program Management are Project Manager (PM), on projects with team sizes ranging from 25-35 people, and Program Manager (PGM), for relatively small-scale programs (2-5 projects). Successful Project Managers have extensive experience using object oriented design and development methodologies- Agile experience required. The Sr. Manager, Program Management manages complex, multi-track projects or small-scale programs to an acceptable level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost and quality while maintaining a positive environment that promotes individual development and high performance standards. He/she uses advanced problem solving skills, business skills, solid verbal and written communication skills, excellent relationship building skills, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. He/she must have a solid understanding of project management tools and approaches to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and the flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic teams to deliver balanced integrated solutions to our client’s challenging business problems. In performing the essential functions of this role, the work environment is fast-paced, moderately noisy and team-based. Additionally, frequent overnight travel is required. Key Responsibilities include: Structures and manages integrated, multi-track projects and/or programs of multiple projects. Leads the development and tracking of integrated project plans. Adapts and applies the Sapient Approach to meet project and program objectives and client business drivers. Establishes and maintains project and/or program communications. Oversees project estimations and staffing. Oversees the development of project deliverables. Establishes and maintains processes to manage scope over the project lifecycle. Identifies and manages project and/or program issues. Sets project quality and performance standards. Assesses and manages risk within, and across, multiple projects. Maintains project tracking and information systems Partners with other project leaders to lead teams of 25+ people. Builds and structures the project team to ensure maximum performance. Provides purpose, direction and motivation to team. Clarifies and communicates project objectives and success criteria. Ensures key project and program-wide roles and responsibilities are defined. Ensures the use of best practices and applies lessons learned from previous projects. Ensures a positive, collaborative work environment for the team. Directly supervises the work of Associate Project Manager(s), Project Managers, Track Leads & Domain Leads. Mentors and coaches project team members, as appropriate. Manages third-party partner and/or vendor relationships, as necessary Responsible for ongoing client satisfaction. Manages peer-level client relationships (expectations, communications, negotiations, escalation, feedback, etc.). Develops relationships with, and ensures the appropriate participation of, key client stakeholders and client executives. Provides day-to-day project contact for the client Maintains awareness of the current industry environment that shapes opportunities for client solutions (i.e. news events, trends, mergers, etc.). Works with business unit leadership to pursue, shape and sell holistic Sapient client solutions utilizing innovative sales tools and strategies. Participates in recruitment and hiring activities, including interviewing and conducting hiring exercises for Associates, Sr. Associates, Managers and other Sr. Managers in the Program. Management Domain. Manages the career of up to 6 individuals Participates in, and assists with, company events such as training and internal initiatives. Contributes to the ongoing development of the. Program Management Domain and community at Sapient. Participates in progress and quality reviews of other projects. Actively shares knowledge and learning from project experiences Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required Experience using object oriented design and development methodologies- Agile experience required 5+ years project management experience in successfully delivering internet solutions Project Management experience in a client-service organization; Led diverse teams of 25 or more people in dynamic and fast-paced environments in a globally distributed model Accountability for budget or client revenue of $6mm+; 3+ years of client management experience with primary accountability for peer-level client relationships at the executive level; Experienced multiple full project lifecycles from business development to final delivery; Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (preferably in an integrated program); Led teams with multiple discipline representation (especially technology, creative, and strategy); Direct managerial responsibility for 5 or more individuals; Ability to work effectively with project teams and clients *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds. About Sapient Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support. Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Lead Business Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Analyzes, plans and implements process improvement (such as Six Sigma initiative) needs. Produces new process improvement techniques and services. Develops metrics that provide data for process management and indicators for future improvement opportunities. Measures performance against process requirements, aligning improvement projects to close performance shortfalls. All other duties as assigned. Functional Job Description: A professional, who has a broad knowledge of requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, conversion, implementation, documentation, and maintenance work. The candidate will be responsible for interpreting business needs and translates those needs into system requirements. The candidate must have experience writing business specifications that will be used by the technical staff for system development. The candidate must be competent to work on fairly complex assignments (and/or portions of larger, complex systems). The candidate generally works under deadlines and should be capable of handling heavy workloads, and operating with only general supervision. The candidate must provide occasional functional guidance to less experienced staff. STRONGLY Prefer experience in healthcare, medicare, medicaid, MMIS, and/or pharmacy POS. An experienced System Consultant Lead Business Systems Analyst to perform work of considerable difficulty in the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of complex mainframe systems. Other tasks may include creating use cases, creating requirement analysis documents, creating detail specification documents, resolving production problems, and developing user acceptance test plans,. Strong oral and written communications skills. Will be required to create analysis and design documents as part of our development life-cycle. Working within a project team, the role is responsible for technical project consultation, initiation, collection and documentation of client business and functional requirements, solution alternatives, functional design, testing and implementation support. Responsible for the management of all activities related to the successful planning, documenting, and testing of all work performed by the team. Provides detailed direction and performs specialized analysis and research of systems modifications to solve any scope problem or enhancement. Can successfully function within a project team or work independently. Ability to translate business requirements into system functional specifications. Requires a complete understanding of a project life cycle methodology. Must have at least 5 years of Mainframe or client server experience within a health claim environment specifically dealing with Medicare, Medicaid or pharmacy claims. Full life cycle development experience is important (SDLC). Prior experience writing use cases will be a plus but not a requirement. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment Must have a “can do” attitude. Education and Typical Years Experience Required: Minimum of four years college (Bachelors degree) with at least seven years experience in project related work, systems analysis and a systems development environment Advantage: Master of Science, CIS and/or experience Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: Prior experience with ReqPro will be a plus but not a requirement. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Data Integration Project Manager in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Manages people for programs or projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of an internal project into a finished state. Plans and directs schedules as well as project budgets. Monitors the program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with ''internal customers'' or department personnel. Organizes project activities that may require interdepartmental meetings and communication ensuring completion of the program/project on schedule and within budget constraints. Assigns and monitors work of technical personnel, such as systems analysts and programmers, providing support and interpretation of instructions/objectives. Directs the activities of project support staff and sub-contractors and is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project. Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs. All other duties as assigned. This individual is preferred to have excellent working knowledge of MS project, be financially astute, maintain strong communications both verbally and written with internal and external clients and be able to multi-task affectively within a fast pace, process driven environment. STRONGLY Prefer experience in healthcare, medicare, medicaid, MMIS, and/or pharmacy POS. Functional Description: oOverall owner of the data integration scope of work oResponsible for ensuring that all requirements (both business and technical) related to data interfaces are captured, and that the resulting interfaces meet those requirements oResponsible for coordinating with project functional leads to ensure data interfaces meet the functional and technical requirements of the new system oResponsible for coordinating with the client and project team to ensure data interfaces meet the business requirements outlined in the contract oResponsible for defining the ultimate scope of work required for data integration oResponsible for selecting, assembling, and managing the resources assigned to the data integration task oResponsible for creating estimates and project plans to plan and track progress on the data integration effort oResponsible for management of the interfaces design effort, and delivery of the design specifications for data integration for approval oResponsible for management of the interfaces development effort, and delivery of the resultant interfaces to the quality assurance team for testing and delivery oResponsible for managing the scope and day-to-day operations of the data interfaces team. oResponsible for tracking progress of the data integration effort, and escalating any key issues or task slippage to the leadership team for resolution oResponsible for holding regular status meetings with interfaces and leadership team. oResponsible for publishing weekly progress, status and problems resolution reports regarding data interfaces for management review. oResponsible for reviewing deliverables prepared by the interfaces team before passing to client/business unit. oResponsible for ensuring interfaces deliverables, including documentation are complete, current, and stored appropriately and turned over to operations as a complete package including obtaining operational sign off. oPrepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. oResponsible for minimizing exposure and risk related to data interfaces oResponsible for keeping the interfaces team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news. oDelivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. oResolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. oUnderstands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Education and Typical Years Experience Required: 4 year college degree in Business Management, IT or related field Advantage: PMP certification, Master of Science, CIS. Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: oEPM, Work Plans, MS Office suite, Financial reports oProject Metrics – EPM or ACS recognized tool oPossesses general understanding in the all areas of technology and system design. oUnderstands data integration processes, methodologies, and technologies oUnderstands database and data integration technologies sufficiently to scope and estimate work effectively oIdentifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change. oManages the process of innovative change effectively. oEffectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential. oMotivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. oKeeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. oMitigates team conflict and communication problems. oPlans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office. oDevelops lasting relationships with client/LoB personnel that foster client ties. oCommunicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. oContinually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. oBuilds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives. oConducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels. oTrains other innovators and clients through both formal and informal training programs. oEncourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company. oSuggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions. oReviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate. oFacilitates team and client/business unit meetings effectively ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Perl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQL in Boston, MA

Perl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQL Perl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQL. Skills required:Perl, SQL, PL/SQL, SQL/Loader, Shell Scripting, Linux, Software, Developer, ProgrammerPerl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQLAre you a strong Perl Programmer?Do you have experience PL/SQL, Shell Scripting experience?If so, read on!We are an established software development firm in downtown Boston. Our products are used by companies in the financial services industries and our clients include the largest financial institutions around the world. Currently, we have a need for a talented Back End Perl Programmer. You will learn about the financial industry as well as be exposed to a variety of new technologies.What we offer!- Competitive salary- Comprehensive benefits- Fantastic working environment- Flexible work schedule- Great location, A office- Stability and growth opportunities- Other cool perks! As a member of an outstanding development team, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of our mission-critical, database-backed programs. What you need to have: - Advanced level Perl Programming experience- PL/SQL, SQL/Loader, Shell ScriptingSo if you are a strong Back End Perl Programmer we want to talk with you. Apply today! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAP CRM ISA Consultant in Boston, MA

Primary or Mandatory Skills: . CRM ISA with Java - SAP CRM ISA 4.0/5.0, IPC 4.0, NWDI, NWDS, Internet sales B2B, Knowledge ABAP, BADI Implementations, and Enterprise Portal. Detail Job Description: . IPC installation and configuration in all the environments and setting up of development environment.. Coding of IPC enhancements and IPC User Exits to transfer Condition values from CRM specific Condition Types to R/3 specific Condition types.. Providing fixes for issues involving IPC Configuration, XCM parameters and a few settings in the Configuration JSP UI in the IPC web application integrated in b2b.. Perform Initial replication of Product Catalog on CRM.. Creation of webshop and catalog for Internet sales using Shop Admin and catalog admin tools.. Customize standard SAP functionality for Internet Sales B2B Component according to Business requirement using SAP ISA API, Java & J2EE (JSP, Servlets) and Struts.. Customization of the frame work & web GUI, realignment of the GUI. . Good Understanding over XCM settings & Administration.. Knowledge on CRM BP, internet user creation, enhanced the User management application.Experience: 3 years (min) in CRM ISA To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Perl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQL in Boston, MA

Perl SQL Programmer - Perl PL/SQLAre you a strong Perl Programmer?Do you have experience PL/SQL, Shell Scripting experience? If so, read on!We are an established software development firm in downtown Boston. Our products are used by companies in the financial services industries and our clients include the largest financial institutions around the world. Currently, we have a need for a talented Back End Perl Programmer. You will learn about the financial industry as well as be exposed to a variety of new technologies.What we offer!- Competitive salary- Comprehensive benefits- Fantastic working environment- Flexible work schedule- Great location, A office- Stability and growth opportunities- Other cool perks! As a member of an outstanding development team, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of our mission-critical, database-backed programs. What you need to have: - Advanced level Perl Programming experience- PL/SQL, SQL/Loader, Shell ScriptingSo if you are a strong Back End Perl Programmer we want to talk with you. Apply today! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Lead Quality Analyst in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Analyzes business processes and performs needs assessments in an effort to align information technology solutions with business initiatives. Interprets business needs and translates them into system requirements. Writes business specifications and forwards to technical staff for system development. Interprets systems specifications to develop, maintain and support automated business processes. Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements. Configures system settings and options, plans and executes acceptance testing, and creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements. All other duties as assigned. Job Description: We are seeking a Software Quality Assurance Lead Analyst / Tester willing to work on a highly visable Healthcare project in Boston, Massachusetts. An intermediate-level professional, the Quality Assurance Lead Analyst is a fully qualified producer who applies a broad knowledge of systems analysis concepts, practices and procedures. Under minimal guidance, this position directs a team of analysts who carry out procedures to ensure that all products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements. The analyst is competent to work on complex assignments independently if required, and is capable of handling heavy workloads with stringent deadlines All other duties as assigned. STRONGLY Prefer experience in healthcare, medicare, medicaid, MMIS, and/or pharmacy POS. Functional Description: An experienced Business Analyst to perform work of considerable difficulty in the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of complex mainframe systems. Other tasks may include creating use cases, creating requirement analysis documents, creating detail specification documents, resolving production problems, and developing user acceptance test plans,. Solid understanding of black-box, functional, system, regression and user acceptance testing. Demonstrable experience designing and executing comprehensive test cases Experience documenting defects with systems, and assisting with root cause analysis of complex testing / technical issues. Strong knowledge and experience with performing functional/regression testing, verifying functionality matches the specifications of the functional requirements. Familiarity with QA processes and methodologies including participation in requirements sessions, use case reviews, design meetings, QA task planning, work effort estimations and risk mitigation skills. Ability to communicate clearly in writing, by phone, and in person Proven track record to lead a team of analysts and/or work independently as well as across product teams Must have a “can do” attitude. Desired: Prior Pharmacy experience, US Healthcare experience or Medicaid program policy knowledge. Solid understanding of white-box, performance and automated testing. Proven ability to perform comprehensive data integrity testing. Ability to Write test plans to control the scope and risks for a release. Experience developing and executing automated test suites Experience diagnosing, reporting, tracking and resolving quality issues Experience with QualityCenter, Rational tools and MS Project Knowledge of CMMI life cycle methodologies. Intermediate SQL skills Education and Typical Years Experience Required: A Bachelors degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience 3-5 years experience acting in a Lead capacity, performing software quality assurance testing. Advantage: Experience in Healthcare Implementation projects Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: Prior experience with ReqPro will be a plus but not a requirement. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Java Developer - 9825CJ in Boston, MA

Our client is looking for an expert in Java/J2EE technology. The person will work on 3-tier application that runs on all enterprise server platforms (windows, Unix, Solaris, Linux, .NET and J2EE). The application supports IBM DB2, Oracle, and SQL Server databases and supports Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari browsers. The position requires extensive travelling at the company's client site to deploy and train the users. This position can also be based out of Austin, TX.We will call qualified candidates after review.Resumes will NOT be sent to clients without your approval..REFERRALS WANTED - $1000 REWARD!Refer a colleague to us, and Precision will pay you $1000 if we find a job for that person!Required Skills: 3 - 6 years experience in IT IndustryExcellent experience in J2EE technologiesExperience with Struts and HibernateExperience with XML and SQLBachelors in Computer ScienceExcellent communication and presentation skills Desired Skills: Experience with SOA and Web services a big plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Project Manager in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Manages people for programs or projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of an internal project into a finished state. Plans and directs schedules as well as project budgets. Monitors the program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with ''internal customers'' or department personnel. Organizes project activities that may require interdepartmental meetings and communication ensuring completion of the program/project on schedule and within budget constraints. Assigns and monitors work of technical personnel, such as systems analysts and programmers, providing support and interpretation of instructions/objectives. Directs the activities of project support staff and sub-contractors and is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project. Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs. All other duties as assigned. This individual is preferred to have excellent working knowledge of MS project, be financially astute, maintain strong communications both verbally and written with internal and external clients and be able to multi-task affectively within a fast pace, process driven environment. STRONGLY Prefer experience in healthcare, medicare, medicaid, MMIS, and/or pharmacy POS. Functional Description: oResponsible to deliver the project within scope, on time and within the approved budget utilizing ACS PMM process and toolkit. oResponsible to ensure all CMMI L3 process is being adhered to, documented, and stored. oProject Management Plan tailoring oResponsible for all PM reporting and tracking tools. oResponsible for the External Client Deliverables included but not limited to: Project Status report, Project Schedule, Issue Log(SP), Action Item Log(SP), Risk Log (SP), along with specific contractual deliverables (ex. Requirements Management Plan, RAD, DSD, Acceptance Test Plan, Implementation Plan). oResponsible for the Internal ACS Deliverables included but not limited to: Proj. Mgt. Plan, Integration Mgmt (Impl, Action, Issue, Release, Security, DR,), Scope Mgt, Requirements. Mgt, Cost and Human Resource Mgt. oResponsible for ensuring correct mix and leveling of resources are available to support the project. If resource issues exist, document the issues and work with the Implementation Manager to direct the corrective action and resolution. oAccountable for managing the project work plan estimating process in adherence to QPMO standards. oAccountable for developing and managing the overall project plan, review of Sub project plans, and responsible for compliance to Governance standards. oTracks project performance against planned schedules (and milestones), hours and costs on a weekly basis. oManages the overall weekly reporting process including the weekly analysis of the updated project plans. Facilitates and prepare weekly slippage work-off plans. oProvide weekly status to Implementation Manager and provide details for Dashboard, monthly financials and periodic Governance in-flight reviews. oConducting project reviews with client and the Implementation Manager. The PM role is the Primary role for explaining the details within the project plan. This role will support and assist plan detail during client and IV&V Project Plan specific review meetings. In addition, this support includes the all hands meeting presentations for the project. oAccountable for managing Scope throughout the project oAccountable for managing Risk throughout the project oProvides status report and data for periodic review of project oPossesses general understanding in the all areas of technology and system design. oIdentifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change. oManages the process of innovative change effectively. oEffectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential. oMotivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. oManages day-to-day client/LoB interaction. oSets and manages client/LoB expectations. oDevelops lasting relationships with client/LoB personnel that foster client ties. oKeeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. oConducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels. Education and Typical Years Experience Required: 4 year college degree in Business Management, IT or related field Advantage: PMP certification, Master of Science, CIS. Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: oEPM, Work Plans, MS Office suite, Financial reports oProject Metrics – EPM or ACS recognized tool oUnderstands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures. oMaintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements. oMitigates team conflict and communication problems. oCommunicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. oBuilds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior Manager, Program Management in Boston, MA

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to view them with the narrowest of vision. We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled. Sapient is looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We are inventors, rule-breakers and catalysts, and the work we do changes lives. Our environment fosters growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking. Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of program management, HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Senior Manager, Program Management - Senior Project Manager Job Summary The primary functions of this position include project and program management, client management and team leadership. The Senior Manager, Program Management position requires a sufficient breadth and depth of expertise in Sapient’s capabilities to lead large multi-disciplinary teams of people to successfully deliver integrated client solutions. The most typical project roles for the Sr. Manager, Program Management are Project Manager (PM), on projects with team sizes ranging from 25-35 people, and Program Manager (PGM), for relatively small-scale programs (2-5 projects). Successful Project Managers have extensive experience using object oriented design and development methodologies- Agile experience required. The Sr. Manager, Program Management manages complex, multi-track projects or small-scale programs to an acceptable level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost and quality while maintaining a positive environment that promotes individual development and high performance standards. He/she uses advanced problem solving skills, business skills, solid verbal and written communication skills, excellent relationship building skills, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. He/she must have a solid understanding of project management tools and approaches to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and the flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic teams to deliver balanced integrated solutions to our client’s challenging business problems. In performing the essential functions of this role, the work environment is fast-paced, moderately noisy and team-based. Additionally, frequent overnight travel is required. Key Responsibilities include: Structures and manages integrated, multi-track projects and/or programs of multiple projects. Leads the development and tracking of integrated project plans. Adapts and applies the Sapient Approach to meet project and program objectives and client business drivers. Establishes and maintains project and/or program communications. Oversees project estimations and staffing. Oversees the development of project deliverables. Establishes and maintains processes to manage scope over the project lifecycle. Identifies and manages project and/or program issues. Sets project quality and performance standards. Assesses and manages risk within, and across, multiple projects. Maintains project tracking and information systems Partners with other project leaders to lead teams of 25+ people. Builds and structures the project team to ensure maximum performance. Provides purpose, direction and motivation to team. Clarifies and communicates project objectives and success criteria. Ensures key project and program-wide roles and responsibilities are defined. Ensures the use of best practices and applies lessons learned from previous projects. Ensures a positive, collaborative work environment for the team. Directly supervises the work of Associate Project Manager(s), Project Managers, Track Leads & Domain Leads. Mentors and coaches project team members, as appropriate. Manages third-party partner and/or vendor relationships, as necessary Responsible for ongoing client satisfaction. Manages peer-level client relationships (expectations, communications, negotiations, escalation, feedback, etc.). Develops relationships with, and ensures the appropriate participation of, key client stakeholders and client executives. Provides day-to-day project contact for the client Maintains awareness of the current industry environment that shapes opportunities for client solutions (i.e. news events, trends, mergers, etc.). Works with business unit leadership to pursue, shape and sell holistic Sapient client solutions utilizing innovative sales tools and strategies. Participates in recruitment and hiring activities, including interviewing and conducting hiring exercises for Associates, Sr. Associates, Managers and other Sr. Managers in the Program. Management Domain. Manages the career of up to 6 individuals Participates in, and assists with, company events such as training and internal initiatives. Contributes to the ongoing development of the. Program Management Domain and community at Sapient. Participates in progress and quality reviews of other projects. Actively shares knowledge and learning from project experiences Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required Experience using object oriented design and development methodologies- Agile experience required 5+ years project management experience in successfully delivering internet solutions Project Management experience in a client-service organization; Led diverse teams of 25 or more people in dynamic and fast-paced environments in a globally distributed model Accountability for budget or client revenue of $6mm+; 3+ years of client management experience with primary accountability for peer-level client relationships at the executive level; Experienced multiple full project lifecycles from business development to final delivery; Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (preferably in an integrated program); Led teams with multiple discipline representation (especially technology, creative, and strategy); Direct managerial responsibility for 5 or more individuals; Ability to work effectively with project teams and clients *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds. About Sapient Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support. Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

e-Learning Instruction Specialist in Boston, MA

* Contractor chosen will be required to pass credit background check - no credit delinquencies, no bankruptcies. Also will undergo background check for employment verification, criminal and education.* Demonstrated proficiency in adult E-learning methods, creation of training manuals and instructional design principles Advanced level of expertise in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Advanced level or expertise in Adobe Captivate and Presenter SharePoint experience desired Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills Ability to think creatively and apply ideas constructively Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to work under tight deadlines with changing requirements Basic HTML, Flash and Web design experience desired but not essential Experience in financial services preferred Work with subject matter experts to document procedures and work processes for the purposes of creating training materials Create new E-learning and classroom modules to design specifications Convert new and existing documentation and processes into course materials and job aids Evaluate and update existing training materials to ensure they reflect the current needs of the stakeholders Write and edit scripts for E-learning modules and presentations Record and edit narrations for E-learning modules To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Lead Business Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Analyzes, plans and implements process improvement (such as Six Sigma initiative) needs. Produces new process improvement techniques and services. Develops metrics that provide data for process management and indicators for future improvement opportunities. Measures performance against process requirements, aligning improvement projects to close performance shortfalls. All other duties as assigned. Functional Job Description: A professional, who has a broad knowledge of requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, conversion, implementation, documentation, and maintenance work. The candidate will be responsible for interpreting business needs and translates those needs into system requirements. The candidate must have experience writing business specifications that will be used by the technical staff for system development. The candidate must be competent to work on fairly complex assignments (and/or portions of larger, complex systems). The candidate generally works under deadlines and should be capable of handling heavy workloads, and operating with only general supervision. The candidate must provide occasional functional guidance to less experienced staff. STRONGLY Prefer experience in healthcare, medicare, medicaid, MMIS, and/or pharmacy POS. An experienced System Consultant Lead Business Systems Analyst to perform work of considerable difficulty in the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of complex mainframe systems. Other tasks may include creating use cases, creating requirement analysis documents, creating detail specification documents, resolving production problems, and developing user acceptance test plans,. Strong oral and written communications skills. Will be required to create analysis and design documents as part of our development life-cycle. Working within a project team, the role is responsible for technical project consultation, initiation, collection and documentation of client business and functional requirements, solution alternatives, functional design, testing and implementation support. Responsible for the management of all activities related to the successful planning, documenting, and testing of all work performed by the team. Provides detailed direction and performs specialized analysis and research of systems modifications to solve any scope problem or enhancement. Can successfully function within a project team or work independently. Ability to translate business requirements into system functional specifications. Requires a complete understanding of a project life cycle methodology. Must have at least 5 years of Mainframe or client server experience within a health claim environment specifically dealing with Medicare, Medicaid or pharmacy claims. Full life cycle development experience is important (SDLC). Prior experience writing use cases will be a plus but not a requirement. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment Must have a “can do” attitude. Education and Typical Years Experience Required: Minimum of four years college (Bachelors degree) with at least seven years experience in project related work, systems analysis and a systems development environment Advantage: Master of Science, CIS and/or experience Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: Prior experience with ReqPro will be a plus but not a requirement. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Data Integration Project Manager in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 74,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. May perform one or more of the following: Manages people for programs or projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of an internal project into a finished state. Plans and directs schedules as well as project budgets. Monitors the program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with ''internal customers'' or department personnel. Organizes project activities that may require interdepartmental meetings and communication ensuring completion of the program/project on schedule and within budget constraints. Assigns and monitors work of technical personnel, such as systems analysts and programmers, providing support and interpretation of instructions/objectives. Directs the activities of project support staff and sub-contractors and is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project. Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs. All other duties as assigned. This individual is preferred to have excellent working knowledge of MS project, be financially astute, maintain strong communications both verbally and written with internal and external clients and be able to multi-task affectively within a fast pace, process driven environment. STRONGLY Prefer experience in healthcare, medicare, medicaid, MMIS, and/or pharmacy POS. Functional Description: oOverall owner of the data integration scope of work oResponsible for ensuring that all requirements (both business and technical) related to data interfaces are captured, and that the resulting interfaces meet those requirements oResponsible for coordinating with project functional leads to ensure data interfaces meet the functional and technical requirements of the new system oResponsible for coordinating with the client and project team to ensure data interfaces meet the business requirements outlined in the contract oResponsible for defining the ultimate scope of work required for data integration oResponsible for selecting, assembling, and managing the resources assigned to the data integration task oResponsible for creating estimates and project plans to plan and track progress on the data integration effort oResponsible for management of the interfaces design effort, and delivery of the design specifications for data integration for approval oResponsible for management of the interfaces development effort, and delivery of the resultant interfaces to the quality assurance team for testing and delivery oResponsible for managing the scope and day-to-day operations of the data interfaces team. oResponsible for tracking progress of the data integration effort, and escalating any key issues or task slippage to the leadership team for resolution oResponsible for holding regular status meetings with interfaces and leadership team. oResponsible for publishing weekly progress, status and problems resolution reports regarding data interfaces for management review. oResponsible for reviewing deliverables prepared by the interfaces team before passing to client/business unit. oResponsible for ensuring interfaces deliverables, including documentation are complete, current, and stored appropriately and turned over to operations as a complete package including obtaining operational sign off. oPrepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. oResponsible for minimizing exposure and risk related to data interfaces oResponsible for keeping the interfaces team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news. oDelivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. oResolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. oUnderstands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Education and Typical Years Experience Required: 4 year college degree in Business Management, IT or related field Advantage: PMP certification, Master of Science, CIS. Special Requirements: Proficient in the use of: oEPM, Work Plans, MS Office suite, Financial reports oProject Metrics – EPM or ACS recognized tool oPossesses general understanding in the all areas of technology and system design. oUnderstands data integration processes, methodologies, and technologies oUnderstands database and data integration technologies sufficiently to scope and estimate work effectively oIdentifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change. oManages the process of innovative change effectively. oEffectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential. oMotivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. oKeeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. oMitigates team conflict and communication problems. oPlans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office. oDevelops lasting relationships with client/LoB personnel that foster client ties. oCommunicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. oContinually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. oBuilds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives. oConducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels. oTrains other innovators and clients through both formal and informal training programs. oEncourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company. oSuggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions. oReviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate. oFacilitates team and client/business unit meetings effectively ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here