Business Analyst - Continuous Improvement
Business advisor job in Houston, TX
Continuous Improvement/Business Analyst
Contract Duration: currently approved for 12 months (possible extension to a maximum of 18 months). Potential to convert after 6 months.
Pay Range: $43.92-$47.30 per hour
Job Summary:
• The Continuous Improvement Analyst is responsible for the analysis and resolution of global issues and/or improvement opportunities affecting the Retention & Care, and Inbound Sales organization. In addition, the Continuous Improvement Analyst must monitor the effectiveness of business processes, conduct analysis, make recommendations, document processes, communicate those processes to the organization, and coordinate implementation for system and process improvements. The analyst must develop skills and knowledge to effectively address and resolve issues across multiple functional groups including, but not limited to, Information Technology, Back Office Operations (including invoicing, credit, collections, remittance processing, and service initiation), Consumer Operations, Marketing, Legal and Regulatory. Continuous Improvement Analysts also work extensively with teams external to Customer Care to implement all new products, services, new brands and lines of business for both the Acquisition and Retention Call Centers. These analysts also implement most new systems for call center, chat and email agents. In this role, the analyst ensures the external requesting areas achieve their business goals, while ensuring Call Center metrics and the customer experience are not adversely impacted (or are improved).
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Perform and document Customer Care impact assessments for business rule and process improvement changes driven from a variety of business units and departments.
• Identify opportunities and document technical system and process requirements to improve operational efficiencies and customer service related global issues.
• Create detailed business requirements or user stories including screen design and system rules to account for all scenarios / use cases and improve or do not negatively impact the customer experience and other Customer Care and Acquisition metrics.
• Prepare and deliver business cases based on solid analysis and business intuition.
• Provide analytical and technical support to Customer Care teams for analysis of internal business processes and system capabilities to improve accuracy and efficiency related to completion of global issues.
• Create and execute test cases to ensure the new system functionality is implemented as designed and existing functions are not adversely impacted.
• Gain cross functional support and approval for system and process changes from key stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver accurate communications to the Customer Care organization in support of implemented changes, including documenting agent processes, step actions, and scripting.
• Coordinate with the Training group and develop and document training requirements, training materials and provide training as required for call center representatives, supervisors and management.
• Work within the IT Change Management process to affect timely and complete implementation of system and process changes.
• Own the outcome (success or failure) of the business process improvement and system enhancement implemented.
• Act as a liaison between the Customer Care organization and other business units and departments.
• Maintain close and ongoing relationships with internal customer facing groups as well as Back Office to affect timely response to customer issues.
Working Conditions:
• The candidate may be required to occasionally work more than 40 hours in a week and outside of traditional business hours to complete project testing, data validation, and implementation.
• Reliable internet service is required.
• Travel (minimal as special projects arise)
Minimum Requirements:
Undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred however, significant relevant work experience may commensurate.
Over 2 years of experience in a call center or consumer services setting. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience within a number of functions including technology design and implementation, business process development, training and performance management, and work force management analysis.
Strong project management skills and experience as well as relationship sales skills are preferred.
Salesforce Sales Cloud experience is REQUIRED.
Preferred Qualifications:
• MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred.
• PMP Certification or Certified ScrumMaster designation preferred.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to thrive in an environment that is developing and growing quickly
• Excellent organizational, time management, project management, analytical, problem solving, communication, and verbal & written presentation skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to deal with conflicting demands and prioritize tasks as needed
• Ability to overcome major obstacles and recognize early when issues should be escalated.
• Strong work ethic.
• Must be an effective team player; able to collaborate well on cross-functional teams.
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• Excellent grasp of project management lifecycle.
• Excellent personal computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & MS Teams are required.
• Results oriented.
• Strong leadership skills. Proactively look for and request leadership opportunities.
• SAP - CCS and/or agent interface skills preferred.
MUST HAVES -
(candidates need to have at least 3 of the 4 items outlined below)
1. Experience writing announcements to call center agents: communicating in writing to system user groups on new business rules, manual or system step actions to take, etc. The size of the group doesn't matter, but the quality has to be high as our BAs write training update communications to 1200 system users in 1/4 to 1/2 a page “topic” or documents;
2. Experience editing (and sometimes creating new) process step action documents that cover all the steps agents need to take, both manually and/or verbally, with customers; plus the steps to take in the system after the improved process is implemented.
3. Experience writing detailed business requirements for system improvements (not leading groups to identify/learn/confirm requirements). We don't need a team lead, Project Manager or Scrum Master, we have those already). We need the person that will work with those individuals and be responsible for writing/capturing the business requirements / user story; and
4. Experience actually executing User Acceptance Testing themselves (not leading or monitoring the test teams), determining pass/fail for each test case and validating the production environment is working as designed when the project launches.
SAP Commodities Management Consultant
Business advisor job in Dallas, TX
Enzo Tech Group are working with a leading metals and manufacturing business who are embarking on a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation. They require an SAP Commodity Management Functional Consultant to join them on a long-term contract engagement. This role will focus on blueprinting, solution design, and supporting the implementation of SAP CM across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead blueprinting workshops and gather functional requirements for SAP Commodity Management.
Design end-to-end SAP CM processes across procurement, pricing, and commodity risk.
Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into functional specifications.
Support configuration, testing, and integration activities during implementation.
Provide subject-matter expertise throughout the design, build, and deployment lifecycle.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Strong hands-on experience with SAP Commodity Management (CM).
Proven background in blueprinting, functional design, and process mapping.
Understanding of commodity procurement, pricing, and risk management processes.
Experience working on SAP S/4HANA programmes, ideally in early phases.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-facing skills.
Contract Details:
Duration: Initial 6 Month Contract
Remote with onsite presence in Dallas, Texas one week per month - flexible
If interested, please forward up to date CV and we would love to tell you more about it.
Vice President of Business Development - Heavy Industrial Turnkey Mechanical Construction - Houston, Texas
Business advisor job in Houston, TX
Gryphon Oakwood are currently partnered with a Heavy Industrial Mechanical Specialty contractor who are seeking a Vice President of Business Development out of Houston Texas. The ideal individual will have experience in hunting and securing turnkey projects across the chemical, petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, power, and advanced manufacturing industries.
Qualifications
10-20+ years' experience in business development, sales leadership, or client management within heavy industrial or mechanical construction.
Proven success winning large capital project work in chemical, petrochemical, refining, O&G, power, or related industrial sectors.
Strong understanding of mechanical construction, modular fabrication, process piping, industrial equipment installation, and field execution.
Established network of industry contacts in the Gulf Coast region (preferred).
Executive presence with strong negotiation, strategic planning, and client engagement skills.
Ability to travel across the Gulf Coast and nationally as required.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the company's strategic growth plan across chemical, refining, O&G, power, and heavy industrial markets.
Build, strengthen, and manage executive-level relationships with owners, EPCs, integrators, and major industrial clients.
Identify and secure new turnkey mechanical construction opportunities-including capital projects, expansions, retrofits, modular fabrication, and maintenance.
Lead pursuit strategies, proposal development, and bid/no-bid decisions for major projects ($10M-$500M+).
Partner with operations leadership to ensure accurate forecasting, resource planning, and market alignment.
Represent the company at industry conferences, trade associations, and client events.
Mentor and build out a high-performing business development team as the company continues to scale.
If this role is of interest and matches your experience, please reach out to Edward Davey (*******************************)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Associate
Business advisor job in Irving, TX
My client is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed distributor in the automotive aftermarket, specializing in high-demand components for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. Operating across multiple regions in the US and Canada, we offer a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with significant opportunities for career growth.
Position Summary:
The client is seeking a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Associate to join our corporate IT team. Reporting to the Business Central Lead, this onsite role will support day-to-day ERP operations and lead system enhancements within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. You will work closely with teams across North America to ensure optimal system performance and deliver solutions that drive business efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Accounting and Finance modules and experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). This position requires a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can translate business needs into functional solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide daily operational support for Microsoft Business Central users across all departments.
Act as the primary point of contact for issues related to finance, accounting, inventory, and warehouse processes.
Configure, maintain, and optimize Business Central modules, including Finance, Inventory, and WMS.
Assist with system upgrades, patches, and data integrity checks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions.
Conduct user training sessions and develop supporting documentation.
Translate business requirements into functional specifications for technical teams.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and ERP best practices.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Functional Consultant or Associate in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or NAV).
In-depth knowledge of Accounting and Finance modules (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Bank Reconciliation, etc.).
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and related functionality (bins, picks/put-aways, shipments).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve functional issues efficiently.
Solid understanding of business operations and cross-functional processes.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Experience supporting end-users in a dynamic environment.
Familiarity with on-premises Microsoft Business Central environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with third-party WMS integrations.
Knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics processes.
What we offer:
The chance to work with an industry-leading company that is part of the Microsoft Inner Circle.
A dynamic and supportive work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A culture of innovation where your ideas and contributions are valued.
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Business Development Coordinator
Business advisor job in Houston, TX
Business Development/Proposal Coordinator
Department: Shared Services
Type: Full Time
Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas based professional consulting firm that has steadily grown in a competitive market by consistently delivering exceptional quality and service. Our success is rooted in the belief that creative design drives successful projects and that strong collaborative relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, and local and state agencies lead to tangible results throughout the development process. Our diverse project experience spans industrial, commercial, large mixed-use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and both multifamily and single-family residential projects. From preliminary feasibility studies to full scale design, we are committed to providing value through innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. With four established offices across Texas in Houston, The Woodlands, Austin, and San Antonio, and with remote team members located throughout the United States, WGA continues to expand its reach while maintaining a strong local presence.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Business Development Proposal Coordinator to join our civil engineering team. The Business Development Coordinator will support the firm's marketing and business development efforts by assisting with the development, execution, and management of marketing campaigns, communications, and promotional materials. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in marketing within the engineering and construction industry. You will work closely with the marketing and business development teams to help enhance the company's visibility, brand, and client relationships.
Responsibilities:
Business Development & Marketing Support
· Research and track upcoming projects, bids, and client opportunities within the civil engineering sector (public and private).
· Support the preparation of qualification packages, proposals, and presentations (RFPs/RFQs), including production logistics.
· Maintain a database of prospects, clients, and projects (CRM system).
· Assist in developing and maintaining marketing materials such as brochures, project sheets, resumes, and case studies.
· Assist with ensuring brand consistency across client-facing and internal marketing materials.
· Coordinate firm's presence at industry events, conferences, and professional association meetings.
· Coordinate client events including meetings, presentations and appreciation events.
Client Relationship Management
· Support leadership in client outreach efforts, including scheduling meetings, preparing talking points, following up on action items, and keeping up with client activity reports to support business development planning.
· Help track client feedback and ensure timely communication with stakeholders.
· Maintain contact lists and assist in developing client engagement strategies.
· Support teaming and subconsultant coordination for pursuits and ongoing projects.
Market Intelligence
· Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and upcoming infrastructure or development projects.
· Prepare reports and briefings for leadership to support strategic decision-making.
Administrative Support
· Coordinate business development calendars, deadlines, and deliverables, including preparing agendas and tracking action items from internal BD meetings.
· Ensure timely submissions of proposals and compliance with client requirements.
· Ensure accurate data entry and reporting to track pursuits and client interactions.
· Assist with internal reporting on business development activities.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Business or related field
Experience:
1-3 years of experience in business development, marketing or proposal coordination (AEC industry preferred)
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite
(InDesign)
Strong writing, editing and Organizational skills
Communication Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and persuasive marketing content.
Attention to detail in all written and visual content.
Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Organizational Skills:
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and problem-solving skills.
Project Management: Ability to assist in managing marketing projects from inception through execution. Experience using project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project) is beneficial.
Team Collaboration: Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with the ability to take directions from senior marketing staff while contributing ideas and creative solutions.
Preferred Skills:
Basic knowledge of civil engineering or architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry terminology and processes.
Management Consultants
Business advisor job in Friendswood, TX
Mercor is recruiting **management consultants** as independent contractors working on a research project **for one of the world's top AI companies. ** This project involves using your analytical skills as a management consultant to review and edit tasks written by people from a large range of other occupations; so you will serve a reviewer function, rather than making your own tasks.
The tasks you will be editing will not be management consulting tasks - we've just found that management consultants are often highly effective reviewers!Applicants must: - Have **2+ years full-time work experience** as a management consultant; and - **Be based in the US, UK, or Canada** Here are more details about the role: - We aim to make **the hourly compensation rate offered to you competitive based on your professional background and geographic location** (please note that the listed hourly compensation scale is for U.
S.
-based applicants and that that scale will differ depending on where a candidate is geographically based) - The work is **fully asynchronous** and can be done around your schedule - This project requires that you be able to commit a **minimum of 15 hours per week** - We currently **estimate that this project will last through the end of 2025 and quite possibly longer**.
Please note that this estimate is subject to change - but if this listing is still up, then that means that the project is still running! - Please note you will need access to a desktop or laptop computer for this project and that we **cannot accept applicants who use chromebook computers** With respect to pay and legal status: - **We can meet industry-standard compensation expectations for your current role** - We will pay you out weekly via Stripe Connect based on the number of project work hours that you log - You will be classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor - Please note that we **cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates**
Privately Held Business Tax Partner
Business advisor job in Dallas, TX
Seeking a Dallas Tax Partner who will provide strategic tax compliance and consulting services to privately held businesses (PHB), serving as the primary advisor on complex tax matters. This role combines technical expertise with active business development, leveraging strong community relationships to grow the firm's client base. The ideal candidate has deep industry knowledge, proven success in building trusted client partnerships, and a strong record of generating new business opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Perform partner level compliance review and tax return signoff
Be a trusted advisor by being the primary point of contact for client throughout the year to discuss updates in their business, needs and potential solutions, accounting related issues and potential solutions, in addition to engagement management matters
Handle client consultations on planning opportunities and changes in tax law
Significant Involvement in practice development activities including developing a professional network or
referral sources, assisting in proposals, or writing articles for publication
Working on proposals and assisting in developing new business
Meeting prospective clients and developing relationships with new and existing clients
Supervising engagements and special projects undertaken by the firm
Determine and approve staffing and other resource needs, and related engagement work schedules
Develop professionals by providing formal performance feedback, career counseling and mentoring to those below Partner
Delegate assignments to supervisors considering their skills, development needs, schedule and engagement economics
Coaching, mentoring and assisting staff so they can develop and assist in the growth of the tax function
Maintaining exceptional technical knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the
client
Play an integral role in the development of fee quotes and budgets
Preparation of client billings and collection of outstanding accounts
Participate in activities to develop and improve firm and department business processes
Our client is ranked among the nation's Top 20 accounting and consulting firms and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work. They offer a collaborative community where your ideas are supported, your skills are developed, and your professional network can thrive. They have built a culture that encourages balance, connection, and personal growth. Here, you'll find the freedom and support to pursue your passions while advancing your career alongside talented, forward-thinking colleagues.
Senior Consultant, Energy Practice
Business advisor job in Houston, TX
Business Integration Partners (BIP) is Europe's fastest growing digital consulting company and are on track to reach the Top 20 by 2030, with an expanding global footprint in the US (New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston). Operating at the intersection of business and technology we design, develop, and deliver sustainable solutions at pace and scale creating greater value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and society.
BIP specializes in high-impact consulting services across multiple industries with 6,000 employees worldwide. Our industry domains include Life Sciences, Financial Services, Energy, and Retail, supplemented with Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance, Change Management and Digital Transformation practices. We integrate deep industry expertise with business, technology, and quantitative disciplines to deliver high-impact results for our clients.
BIP is currently expanding its footprint in the United States, focusing on growing its Energy business within oil & gas and renewables. Our teams operate at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and data to help our clients in driving smarter decisions, reducing risks, and staying ahead in a fast-evolving market environment.
Position Overview:
BIP US is seeking to grow its US consulting team and is looking for a Senior Consultant with at least 5-10 years of business analysis and business process management experience to join our BIP team in the Energy sector. This Senior consultant will lead business process improvement initiatives for our oil & gas and renewables clients, including assisting in the analysis and measurement of the effectiveness of existing business processes and the development of sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable business process improvements at their wind and solar field site locations. This role requires strong change management experience and a sound understanding of field operations processes. The Sr Consultant should have strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills. Experience with various ERP systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Oracle ERP, or SAP are essential.
You must have valid US work authorization and must physically reside in the Houston, Texas area, within a 50-mile commute. We are unable to support relocation costs.
Please do not apply for this position unless you meet the criteria outlined above.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Lead/Business Analysis:
Develop and implement business cases, user stories, and project plans, including change management and communication plans and managing timelines and milestones.
Identify and communicate with key stakeholders.
Liaise between various business departments and groups.
Assess options for process improvement including business process modeling.
Maintain documentation regarding various projects, processes, and operations.
Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams.
Business Process Management:
Assess and document existing Field Operations (work scheduling, work initiation, work execution, resource management, etc.) processes each site, create a site-to-site gap analysis, and create to-be process diagrams.
Assists process owners and improvement teams in the definition, documentation, measurement, analysis, improvement, and control of business processes.
Develops process documentation to successfully support the operational aspects for the client and oversee change management during implementation of new processes.
Monitors the delivery of system requirements to ensure the requirements effectively support the operational processes developed.
Coordinate with various teams, including engineering, supply chain, and operations, to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and risk management in the energy sector.
Ability to adapt to changing project/program requirements and environments, maintaining a focus on delivering value and achieving project objectives.
Stakeholder Management:
Serve as the primary point of contact for process-oriented stakeholders, capturing pain points, providing regular updates, and addressing concerns.
Facilitate collaboration between internal and external teams, ensuring all project goals and requirements are met.
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Qualifications:
Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 5-10+ years of process improvement experience, preferably within the Energy sector, specifically in Renewable Energy and/or Oil & Gas.
Experience with supporting clients transitioning to site specific self-perform operations is a plus.
Strong expertise in ERP systems, specifically in the areas of service management and field operations.
Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices, including job planning, permitting, site logistics, subcontract management, and fleet maintenance and their application in the energy sector.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Can communicate effectively with tech and non-tech teammates.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred but not essential.
Location and Work Setup:
The role is based in Houston, Texas, with a hybrid work model (office presence required a few times a week).
Candidates must have valid US work authorization and reside within a 50-mile commute of Houston.
Candidates should demonstrate a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and effective stakeholder management to drive success.
**The base salary range for this role is $100,000-$140,000**
Benefits:
Choice of medical, dental, vision insurance.
Voluntary benefits.
Short- and long-term disability.
HSA and FSAs.
Matching 401k.
Discretionary performance bonus.
Employee referral bonus.
Employee assistance program.
9 public holidays.
22 days PTO.
PTO buy and sell program.
Volunteer days.
Paid parental leave.
Remote/hybrid work environment support.
For more information about BIP US, visit *********************************
Equal Employment Opportunity:
It is BIP US Consulting policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.
BIP US provides a reasonable range of compensation for our roles. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, level of experience, and knowledge.
ETRM Technical Business Specialist I
Business advisor job in Houston, TX
ETRM Technical Business Specialist I TIS Systems
Direct Hire - Houston, TX (Hybrid)
This is a direct hire role for an ETRM Technical Business Specialist I - TIS Systems, located in Houston, TX.
Description:
This role will focus on supporting project integration activities for new lines of business and will transition to operational support after the project concludes.
As part of the Enterprise Marketing and Risk Management (MRM) team, this position provides subject matter expertise and guidance on the functional and technical aspects of the complex MRM application suite, including the design and review of related processes, infrastructure, and systems. Applications include Openlink Endur/Findur, Egistix Oil, and Kyriba.
We offer opportunities for growth, continuous learning, skill development, and an exciting career with a competitive benefits and pension package, including generous time off.
What You Will Do
Conceptualize, manage, and participate in strategic multi-year, enterprise-wide projects and initiatives focused on leveraging the organization's commercial, technical, operational, and intellectual capital.
Participate in project delivery within the MRM Systems portfolio, ensuring scope, approach, and governance are aligned with business and IT transformation objectives.
Contribute to and help drive business strategy and future direction for the MRM Systems team and associated applications.
Document and communicate business specifications for proposed solutions.
Support project/program ramp-up activities, engaging with cross-functional teams of business stakeholders, internal and external technical partners, vendors, and consultants.
Provide technical guidance through business requirements definition, solution discussions, RFI/RFP development, evaluations, joint solutioning, and contract negotiations.
Support the delivery of MRM's strategic direction by contributing to the development and implementation of the group's vision, goals, and objectives, using deep knowledge of the Energy Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) domain.
Provide strategic guidance, coordination, and subject matter expertise to support Enterprise Risk clients in their day-to-day use of Openlink Endur/Findur and associated systems.
Who You Are
7-10+ years of progressive experience in IT processes, business management, and/or project management.
Practical knowledge of theories, principles, and operational practices in IT, Commodity Marketing, and/or Risk Management. Candidates with direct industry experience (Marketing or Risk Management) are strongly considered.
Previous experience as a Business Analyst, Business Specialist, or Subject Matter Expert, with demonstrated ability to quickly understand business requirements and provide comprehensive recommendations influencing project outcomes.
Strong aptitude and communication skills, with the ability to lead and work independently.
Proven interpersonal, communication, negotiation, influence, and leadership abilities.
Demonstrated capability to innovate, initiate, facilitate, and lead change.
Working knowledge of Openlink Endur/Findur is preferred.
Senior Disaster Recovery Consultant
Business advisor job in Dallas, TX
Technology Recovery Services provides subject matter expertise and direction on complex IT disaster recovery projects/initiatives and supports IT disaster recovery technical planning, coordination and service maturity working across IT, business resilience, risk management, regulatory and compliance.
Summary of Essential Functions:
Govern disaster recovery plans and procedures for critical business applications and infrastructure.
Create, update, and publish disaster recovery related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Ensure annual updates and validations of DR policies and procedures to maintain readiness and resilience.
Maintain upto-date knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity best practices.
Perform regular disaster recovery testing, including simulation exercises, incident response simulations, tabletop exercises, and actual failover drills to validate procedures and identify improvements.
Train staff and educate employees on disaster recovery processes, their roles during incidents, and adherence to disaster recovery policies.
Coordinates Technology Response to Natural Disasters and Aircraft Accidents
Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of Air vault and ransomware recovery technologies
Proven ability to build, cultivate, and promote strong relationships with internal customers at all levels of the organization, as well as with Technology counterparts, business partners, and external groups
Proficiency in handling operational issues effectively and understanding escalation, communication, and crisis management
Demonstrated call control and situation management skills under fast paced, highly dynamic situations
Knowledge of basic IT and Airline Ecosystems
Understand SLA's, engagement process and urgency needed to engage teams during critical situations
Ability to understand and explain interconnected application functionality in a complex environment and share knowledge with peers
Skilled in a Customer centric attitude and the ability to focus on providing best-in-class service for customers and stakeholders
Ability to execute with a high level of operational urgency with an ability to maintain calm, and work closely with a team and stakeholders during a critical situation while using project management skills
Ability to present to C Level executives with outstanding communication skills
Ability to lead a large group up to 200 people including support, development, leaders and executives on a single call
Ability to effectively triage - be able to detect and determine symptom vs cause and capture key data from various sources, systems and people
Knowledge of business strategies and priorities
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Required:
3 plus years of similar
or related experience in such fields as Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity and Enterprise Operational Resilience.
Working knowledge of Disaster Recovery professional practices, including Business Impact Analysis, disaster recovery plan (DRP), redundancy and failover mechanisms DR related regulatory requirement, and Business Continuity Plan exercises and audits.
Ability to motivate, influence, and train others.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills using data analysis tools including Alteryx and Tableau.
Ability to communicate technical and operational issues clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Senior RPA Consultant
Business advisor job in Southlake, TX
Infosys is seeking a Senior RPA Consultant. As a Senior RPA consultant, you will be an expert contributing to different phases of the consulting lifecycle. You will be intensely involved in business process consulting; you will define the problem, propose and create the solution. You will also play an important role in the development, configuration and deployment of the overall solution. You will guide teams on project processes, deliverables and contribute to the proposal development, client training and internal capability building and help detail the project scope. You will have the opportunity to shape value-adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the changing needs of the global landscape.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education
At least 4 years of experience in Information Technology
Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time
Location for this position is Southlake, TX. This position requires relocation and/or travel to client/project location.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in lead the end-to-end development and implementation of RPA solutions.
At least 5 years of experience in leading RPA products such as Pega RPA, UiPath, BluePrism, Automation Anywhere (Pega RPA is preferred) Pega CRSA certification is must or candidate needs to complete before joining the work
Experience in collaborating with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize automation opportunities.
Strong knowledge in defining and document solution architecture, technical requirements, and development standards.
Experience in overseeing and mentoring a team of RPA developers, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Understanding of conduct code reviews and ensure the quality and maintainability of deliverables.
Experience in Monitor and troubleshoot deployed Attended/Unattended bots to ensure smooth operation.
Experience in coordinating with IT and other departments to integrate RPA solutions into existing systems
Business Strategist Lead
Business advisor job in San Antonio, TX
Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
The Opportunity
Join our Transformation & Ventures team as we evolve our strategy and invest for the future. In this Business Strategist Lead role, you'll align strategy to our most critical investments and help shape our long-term direction. Perfect for someone who excels at driving impact and influencing across teams. As a dedicated Business Strategist Lead, you may also be responsible for managing and communicating the progress and outcomes of business strategic and operational efforts with senior leadership throughout the planning process and ongoing. Provides thought leadership, resources, support, guardrails, and guidance to enable senior leaders across CoSA and enterprise to achieve strategic goals. Contributes to the sustainability of CoSA and functional strategies while also ensuring all production and expense targets are achievable for the plan horizon.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
Leverage expert business acumen, critical thinking, abstract thinking, and empathy to independently reframe business problems into business opportunities.
Develop custom project approaches to uniquely address the specific needs of each defined initiative, ensuring a deep focus on achieving business objectives.
Continuously iterate and refine methodologies to optimize business development.
Drive continuous improvement by iteratively refining methodologies and approaches to further evolve the business strategy discipline.
Lead diverse audiences, including partners, senior executive leadership, stakeholders and users towards a shared vision and desired outcomes through impactful communication and engagement strategies.
Conduct comprehensive strategic analysis employing advanced data analysis skills, to manipulate, interpret and study additional data sources to translate findings into comprehensive actionable insights for further business strategy development.
Synthesize and interpret large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data to create narratives that communicate strategic recommendations These recommendations may include audience and market recommendations; vision, advantage, scope; experience guardrails; journey maps; prototypes; sketches; visual concepts; narratives; white papers; blueprints.
Maintain a deep understanding of business needs, goals, and challenges and connects all aspects of the business strategy to tell a cohesive, impactful story aligning to the enterprise corporate strategy.
Define and execute recommendations to enhance the business strategy practice, ensuring alignment of business strategies to the enterprise corporate strategy
Elevate experience related opportunities to USAA strategic planning process.
Execute and evolve functional strategies developed in partnership with the CoSA strategy team.
Understand and supports the execution of functional, CoSA and enterprise strategies with functional implications.
Partner with the CoSA strategy team on the USAA strategic planning process.
Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
Bachelor's Degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
8 years of business strategy experience to include 4 years of experience leading strategy engagements.
Deep expertise in industries such as financial services and/or insurance.
Ability to identify strategic needs and lead all aspects of projects with sound business recommendations and alignment with key business partners.
Demonstrated experience influencing business decisions and driving strategic outcomes.
Demonstrated experience translating complex business strategy and vision into an executable business process and technology plan and successfully delivering component.
Demonstrated technical Consulting Skills including but not limited to, Hypothesis-driven problem solving; Primary Market research (e.g. interviews); Secondary Market research (e.g. desk research); Data analysis (e.g. what-if, sensitivity, etc.); Story Telling; PowerPoint / Excel; Presentation skills; Meeting Leadership
Advanced quantitative, analytical, written, and oral communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
What sets you apart:
Current or prior P&C insurance industry experience
Experience creating strategy, building relationships, and managing executive stakeholders
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320 - $273,930.
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Business Messaging Specialist
Business advisor job in Austin, TX
Meta is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as a Business Messaging Specialist, for our strategic clients in the United States. If you are a highly motivated team player who has experience in sales, product solutions, driving and measuring customer success, has a bias for action and rolling up your sleeves to get things done, and wants to unlock the potential of WhatsApp to serve millions of businesses, we would be excited to hear from you.This role will primarily focus in growing our WhatsApp Business Platform, which serves mid and large-sized clients in the US.The ideal candidate will have extensive Enterprise sales experience, preferably in driving growth and consumption for SaaS solutions, especially in a revenue-oriented role. The role requires both building and delivering success with our key clients, by providing the right solutions based on business needs, joint planning, and driving execution through internal cross functional teams and external partners. The candidate will possess proven skills around Sales, Solutioning, and Customer Success, and can effectively influence and communicate with top levels of management. The candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment, working with the Product, Business Development, Marketing, Operations and Engineering teams to develop new ways we can improve the Business Messaging experience.
**Required Skills:**
Business Messaging Specialist Responsibilities:
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' business objectives and offer solutions on WhatsApp Business as a platform. Leverage platform potential as well as engaging partners to build additional solutions as relevant
2. Demonstrate thought leadership and develop strategic client plans to drive growth against goals, including by reviewing forecasts, assessing and mitigating risks, and removing blockers
3. Develop and present compelling value propositions, business cases, along with commercial structure, for clients to drive measurable outcomes
4. Build client relationships and trust with high level decision makers across business, technical, customer experience, marketing, and other relevant stakeholders, to gain mindshare on WhatsApp as a platform that can help drive measurable business results. Act as a trusted advisor to help the clients transform their business
5. Engage relevant support and engineering teams to address issues, determine the root cause of problems, remove blockers, and improve overall experience
6. Work with cross-functional teams to develop strategies to scale client-facing activities. Help build global playbooks/guides on best practices around product implementation and solutions success based on Client learnings
7. Actively seek client feedback (both formal and informal) and understand the drivers of satisfaction and/or dissatisfaction. Effectively communicate the feedback internally to identify feature gaps and improvement opportunities
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
8. 8+ years of enterprise sales and business experience
9. Possess executive maturity, presence and experience in building trust with decision makers and articulating business value to key decision makers
10. Experience in leading and driving the entire sales cycle, orchestrating cross-functional teams where necessary, leveraging repeatable offerings that maximize revenue and increase client satisfaction
11. Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale systems
12. Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams, demonstrated critical thinking, and thought leadership
13. Bachelor's degree
14. Experience with performance measurement in SaaS/CPaaS, CRM, or Marketing Technology
**Public Compensation:**
$129,000/year to $187,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Core Business Operations Senior Consultant, Value Creation
Business advisor job in Austin, TX
We are seeking an experienced back-office operator or consultant with deep exposure to B2B SaaS workflows-particularly in deal desk enablement, lead-to-cash (L2C) transformation, and contract lifecycle management to join Vista's Value Creation Team (VCT) in the Core Business Operations (CBO) Practice. Vista's Core Business Operations Team serves as a trusted advisor to portfolio company leaders to drive execution across strategic initiatives focused on back-office excellence, particularly in renewal process optimization, contract lifecycle improvements, and deal desk enablement. A significant focus is accelerating AI adoption in the back office including tooling research and evaluations, use case ideation, and sharing lessons learned across the portfolio. You will contribute to both pre-investment business diligence (assessing market-leading software businesses) and post-investment transformation (working directly with portfolio leaders to unlock enterprise value).
This role is based in Austin, TX or remote locations and is available for an immediate start.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Consultant on the team, you will:
Work closely with VCT colleagues, investment team members, and portfolio company executives to build and execute on value creation plans, including implementation of Vista's CBO best practices.
Support Vista's investment teams in conducting business diligence.
Develop insights and recommendations on Revenue Quality maturity, efficiency, and improvement opportunities.
Evaluate and implement deal desk policies in Salesforce or other CRM systems.
Conduct contract analysis using AI tools and translate findings into renewal, pricing, and risk strategies.
Manage workstreams, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
Contribute to continuous improvement of Vista's value creation methodologies and best practices.
Qualifications
4-6 years of professional experience in management consulting or B2B SaaS environments-ideally in RevOps, LegalOps, or L2C-related operations.
Experience with commercial due diligence a plus (but not required).
Demonstrates the ability to foster teamwork while working on projects and ability to work independently with little supervision when needed.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into clear, actionable strategies.
Demonstrated ability to execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple engagements and shifting priorities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Business acumen and familiarity with B2B SaaS lead to cash and back-office processes.
High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity.
Experience with Salesforce or CLM tools strongly preferred.
Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude).
Willingness to travel up to 25% of time.
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $130,000 - $150,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other components may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Company Overview
Vista is a leading global investment firm that invests exclusively in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, credit, public equity and permanent capital strategies. The firm brings an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. The focus of Vista's Value Creation Team is to accelerate the corporate maturity of its companies - building software businesses that excel in product superiority and operational efficiency. Their collective counsel and resources allow companies to unlock opportunity, scale their business and grow sustainably to deliver value to all stakeholders. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com. Follow Vista on LinkedIn @Vista Equity Partners or X @Vista_Equity.
Auto-ApplyOncology (Precision Medicine) Business Specialist - Austin, TX
Business advisor job in Austin, TX
Astellas is announcing a Oncology (Precision Medicine) Business Specialist opportunity in the Austin, TX area. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: To ensure the achievement of sales goals in territory by promoting Astellas oncology products and services to physicians and other medical personnel within assigned geography. Educate customers on characteristics, advantages, indicated treatment and all other developments related to promoted products. Professionally represent Astellas in the field and ensure high levels of visibility and customer satisfaction in territory. Maintain effective communication and relationships with key external and internal customers.
Flexible pay grade level, based on candidate background and skillset
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Call on targeted physicians and oncology centers to promote and educate on the use of Astellas products through one-on-one meetings and presentations, professional education programs and other appropriate means. Responsible for ensuring high levels of call and field productivity; expected to meet call plan expectations, with 5 days in the field each week, supported by office time needed for call planning and follow-up, preparing presentations, making appointments, etc.
+ Develop Sales plans and business territory plan activities to support customers using company resources and promotional activities as identified by Oncology Regional Business Manager (ORBM)
+ Utilize clinical knowledge to influence prescribing habits
+ Coordinate promotional efforts with peers across franchises
+ Achieve quarterly sales goals within territory while adhering to all ethical sales practices and required regulations
+ Deliver the highest level of clinical and technical value, helping the healthcare customer meet their unique patient care needs, while operating at all times within regulatory guidelines
+ Ensure optimum strategy development using territory business plan
+ Responsible for accurately reporting sales activities, testing, territory expenses and submitting written reports as necessary by the deadline set forth and defined by Oncology Regional Business Manager
+ Appropriately manage and maintain all company equipment and promotional materials (company literature, materials, etc.) according to necessary company guidelines
+ Attend all company-sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed by company management (POA's, National Sales Meetings, Regional and Local Conventions, etc.)
+ Continuous learning on efficient sales and communication techniques and product / therapeutic area training
+ Additional responsibilities as necessary
QUANTITATIVE DIMENSIONS:
+ Direct impact on obtaining sales attainment
+ Maintain adequate call coverage at National Level
+ Deployment of promotional resources at National Level
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
+ Reports to Oncology Regional Business Manager (ORBM)
+ No Direct Reports
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelor's degree with minimum of 4 years of pharmaceutical sales
+ Proven track record of successful sales results and ability to meet or exceed objectives
+ Proven capability in managing accounts with solid selling competencies
+ Demonstrated business acumen to understand and analyze business and market drivers, and develop and execute business plan
+ Demonstrated skills at building and maintaining professional relationships with key customers, office staff and others in the customer influence network
+ Proven ability to work in matrix teams
+ Travel is required
+ Valid Driver's License in good standing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ 2+ Years of oncology selling experience
+ Fundamental understanding the oncology reimbursement landscape
+ Well established relationships with the key oncology cancer centers and treating clinicians in assigned territory
+ Oncology therapeutic area knowledge /experience
**Salary Range:** $116,375 - 192,500 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations)
**Benefits:**
+ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
+ Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
+ 401(k) match and annual company contribution
+ Company paid life insurance
+ Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
+ Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
+ Company-paid fleet vehicle for eligible positions
+ Referral bonus program
**\#LI-LK**
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability._
Category Sales
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
Hospice Business Devel Specialist
Business advisor job in Austin, TX
Job Details AUSTIN, TXDescription
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Business Development Specialist (BDS) is responsible for assisting in planning, developing, and implementing the agency marketing programs, which includes community education, non-remunerative solicitation of patients and/or patronage, and advertising. The business development specialist is responsible to the Regional Director of Business Development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in marketing preferred, high school or equivalent required with business development experience.
At least one (1) year marketing or administrative experience in a health care setting.
Knowledge of home health care services and managed care plans.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent speaking and writing ability.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Plans, develops, and implements marketing plan, upon approval of the Regional Director of Business Development.
Plans and conducts community awareness activities which inform physicians, health care workers, and patients (current and prospective) of agency programs and capabilities.
Conducts non-remunerative efforts to obtain new referrals from physicians, and hospital discharge planners.
Prepares community relation activity reports as directed by the Regional Director of Business Development.
Performs pre-discharge hospital assessments, coordinates required treatment plan of care.
Designs agency information and marketing literature and tools for use in the marketing program.
Coordinates media exposure of the agency to include public service announcements, and advertisements. Assists in the promotion of disease management programs.
Attends community business functions to gain exposure for the agency.
Sets and meets job related goals.
Identifies self-learning needs and utilizes educational programs to assist in learning.
Contributes to and participates in team and individual efforts to improve the quality of service.
Assists with health plan contracting activities.
Speaks effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.
Complies with Agency policies on attendance/punctuality.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Area Business Specialist, Endocrinology (Rare Disease) - Austin
Business advisor job in Tye, TX
Achieve territory sales goals by promoting products and services to physicians and other medical personnel within assigned geography. Educate customers on the appropriate use, characteristics, and approved indications of products. Professionally represent the company and ensure high levels of visibility and customer service in territory. Maintain effective communication and relationships with key external and internal customers.
Responsibilities
* Effectively promote and educate specialty physicians on the appropriate use of rare disease products through one-on-one meetings and group presentations, company-approved promotional speaker programs and other company-approved means.
* Responsible for achieving both territory product sales goals and territory sales activity goals through company defined metrics.
* Ensure high performance levels of call and field productivity. Meet territory product sales goals while adhering to all defined ethical sales practices, compliance guidelines and required promotional regulations
* Execute company-approved Product Marketing plans and territory/regional business plan activities
* Support targeted customers and accounts using company-approved resources, sales materials and promotional activities/programs/initiatives as identified by Sales Leadership
* Appropriately managing/maintaining all company equipment and company-approved promotional materials (e.g., sales materials, company literature, product samples, etc.) according to defined company compliance guidelines
* Ensure optimum territory sales strategy execution using territory business plans, regional business plans and all appropriate sales reports
* Communicate cross-functionally to gather knowledge of best practices from peers within the organization.
* Attend all company-sponsored sales and medical related meetings as directed by company management.
* Actively pursue continuous learning and professional sales development on effective sales/communication techniques and product/therapeutic area knowledge.
Qualifications
* BA/BS required
* 5-7+ years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience required. Previous experience in competitive markets preferred
* Proven record of sustained high sales performance and achievement (Top 10%, National Awards)
* 2+ years of experience promoting rare competitive disease products strongly preferred
* A valid, US State-issued driver's license is required
* Launch experience or start-up experience is a plus
* Experience working with Endocrinologists preferred
* Deep understanding of all stakeholders in an office and ability to support them in getting a patient started on therapy within guardrails established by the company
* Demonstrated ability to both build relationships within existing accounts as well as proactively find new accounts
* Previous experience working with specialty pharmacies and internal patient support roles preferred
* Experience navigating managed care and rare disease products preferred
* At Xeris, performance consists of both results and behaviors. Behavioral competencies include: Leadership skills, Teamwork & Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Self-Starter, Problem Solving, Organizational skills, Adaptability, Professionalism, Written and Verbal Communications, Adherence to compliance policies and processes, Analytical skills, Multi-Tasking skills, Decision-making skills, Accountability, Inquisitive
* Working Conditions: Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Periodic overnight travel. Position requires vehicle travel, as necessary. Travel approximately 70%.
The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
#LI-REMOTE
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $190,000. Final determination of base salary offered will depend on several factors relevant to the position, including but not limited to candidate skills, experience, education, market location, and business need. This role will include eligibility for commission and equity. The total compensation package will also include additional elements such as multiple paid time off benefits, various health insurance options, retirement benefits and more. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Auto-ApplyManagement Consultants
Business advisor job in Plano, TX
Mercor is recruiting **management consultants** as independent contractors working on a research project **for one of the world's top AI companies. ** This project involves using your analytical skills as a management consultant to review and edit tasks written by people from a large range of other occupations; so you will serve a reviewer function, rather than making your own tasks.
The tasks you will be editing will not be management consulting tasks - we've just found that management consultants are often highly effective reviewers!Applicants must: - Have **2+ years full-time work experience** as a management consultant; and - **Be based in the US, UK, or Canada** Here are more details about the role: - We aim to make **the hourly compensation rate offered to you competitive based on your professional background and geographic location** (please note that the listed hourly compensation scale is for U.
S.
-based applicants and that that scale will differ depending on where a candidate is geographically based) - The work is **fully asynchronous** and can be done around your schedule - This project requires that you be able to commit a **minimum of 15 hours per week** - We currently **estimate that this project will last through the end of 2025 and quite possibly longer**.
Please note that this estimate is subject to change - but if this listing is still up, then that means that the project is still running! - Please note you will need access to a desktop or laptop computer for this project and that we **cannot accept applicants who use chromebook computers** With respect to pay and legal status: - **We can meet industry-standard compensation expectations for your current role** - We will pay you out weekly via Stripe Connect based on the number of project work hours that you log - You will be classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor - Please note that we **cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates**
Business Strategist Lead
Business advisor job in Plano, TX
Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
The Opportunity
Join our Transformation & Ventures team as we evolve our strategy and invest for the future. In this Business Strategist Lead role, you'll align strategy to our most critical investments and help shape our long-term direction. Perfect for someone who excels at driving impact and influencing across teams. As a dedicated Business Strategist Lead, you may also be responsible for managing and communicating the progress and outcomes of business strategic and operational efforts with senior leadership throughout the planning process and ongoing. Provides thought leadership, resources, support, guardrails, and guidance to enable senior leaders across CoSA and enterprise to achieve strategic goals. Contributes to the sustainability of CoSA and functional strategies while also ensuring all production and expense targets are achievable for the plan horizon.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
Leverage expert business acumen, critical thinking, abstract thinking, and empathy to independently reframe business problems into business opportunities.
Develop custom project approaches to uniquely address the specific needs of each defined initiative, ensuring a deep focus on achieving business objectives.
Continuously iterate and refine methodologies to optimize business development.
Drive continuous improvement by iteratively refining methodologies and approaches to further evolve the business strategy discipline.
Lead diverse audiences, including partners, senior executive leadership, stakeholders and users towards a shared vision and desired outcomes through impactful communication and engagement strategies.
Conduct comprehensive strategic analysis employing advanced data analysis skills, to manipulate, interpret and study additional data sources to translate findings into comprehensive actionable insights for further business strategy development.
Synthesize and interpret large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data to create narratives that communicate strategic recommendations These recommendations may include audience and market recommendations; vision, advantage, scope; experience guardrails; journey maps; prototypes; sketches; visual concepts; narratives; white papers; blueprints.
Maintain a deep understanding of business needs, goals, and challenges and connects all aspects of the business strategy to tell a cohesive, impactful story aligning to the enterprise corporate strategy.
Define and execute recommendations to enhance the business strategy practice, ensuring alignment of business strategies to the enterprise corporate strategy
Elevate experience related opportunities to USAA strategic planning process.
Execute and evolve functional strategies developed in partnership with the CoSA strategy team.
Understand and supports the execution of functional, CoSA and enterprise strategies with functional implications.
Partner with the CoSA strategy team on the USAA strategic planning process.
Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
Bachelor's Degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
8 years of business strategy experience to include 4 years of experience leading strategy engagements.
Deep expertise in industries such as financial services and/or insurance.
Ability to identify strategic needs and lead all aspects of projects with sound business recommendations and alignment with key business partners.
Demonstrated experience influencing business decisions and driving strategic outcomes.
Demonstrated experience translating complex business strategy and vision into an executable business process and technology plan and successfully delivering component.
Demonstrated technical Consulting Skills including but not limited to, Hypothesis-driven problem solving; Primary Market research (e.g. interviews); Secondary Market research (e.g. desk research); Data analysis (e.g. what-if, sensitivity, etc.); Story Telling; PowerPoint / Excel; Presentation skills; Meeting Leadership
Advanced quantitative, analytical, written, and oral communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
What sets you apart:
Current or prior P&C insurance industry experience
Experience creating strategy, building relationships, and managing executive stakeholders
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320 - $273,930.
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Oncology (Precision Medicine) Business Specialist - Austin, TX
Business advisor job in Austin, TX
Astellas is announcing a Oncology (Precision Medicine) Business Specialist opportunity in the Austin, TX area. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: To ensure the achievement of sales goals in territory by promoting Astellas oncology products and services to physicians and other medical personnel within assigned geography. Educate customers on characteristics, advantages, indicated treatment and all other developments related to promoted products. Professionally represent Astellas in the field and ensure high levels of visibility and customer satisfaction in territory. Maintain effective communication and relationships with key external and internal customers.
Flexible pay grade level, based on candidate background and skillset
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Call on targeted physicians and oncology centers to promote and educate on the use of Astellas products through one-on-one meetings and presentations, professional education programs and other appropriate means. Responsible for ensuring high levels of call and field productivity; expected to meet call plan expectations, with 5 days in the field each week, supported by office time needed for call planning and follow-up, preparing presentations, making appointments, etc.
* Develop Sales plans and business territory plan activities to support customers using company resources and promotional activities as identified by Oncology Regional Business Manager (ORBM)
* Utilize clinical knowledge to influence prescribing habits
* Coordinate promotional efforts with peers across franchises
* Achieve quarterly sales goals within territory while adhering to all ethical sales practices and required regulations
* Deliver the highest level of clinical and technical value, helping the healthcare customer meet their unique patient care needs, while operating at all times within regulatory guidelines
* Ensure optimum strategy development using territory business plan
* Responsible for accurately reporting sales activities, testing, territory expenses and submitting written reports as necessary by the deadline set forth and defined by Oncology Regional Business Manager
* Appropriately manage and maintain all company equipment and promotional materials (company literature, materials, etc.) according to necessary company guidelines
* Attend all company-sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed by company management (POA's, National Sales Meetings, Regional and Local Conventions, etc.)
* Continuous learning on efficient sales and communication techniques and product / therapeutic area training
* Additional responsibilities as necessary
QUANTITATIVE DIMENSIONS:
* Direct impact on obtaining sales attainment
* Maintain adequate call coverage at National Level
* Deployment of promotional resources at National Level
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
* Reports to Oncology Regional Business Manager (ORBM)
* No Direct Reports