Jobs in Pearland

NOTE: This position must be performed in Washington, DC so relocation to Washington, DC will be required.

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At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. Proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service.

Duties

During the course of their careers, Secret Service Police carry out assignments in protection. Duties include:

• Providing protection for The White House Complex, The Vice President's Residence, The Main Treasury Building and Annex, and foreign diplomatic missions and embassies in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions.
• Enforcing mandated protective responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at referral. Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions. The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.
• Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.
• Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 17 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD.
• Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.

The IBM Consulting Learning and Knowledge (L&K) Americas Lead will be accountable for overall skills growth for our client-facing Consulting staff in the Americas and local execution of the global L&K strategy. This role will manage local L&K resources, be responsible for the Americas L&K budget, and coordinate with business leaders, L&K’s worldwide portfolio teams, and several shared services functions to ensure that priority education and credential needs are met within the budget.

Key responsibilities include engaging with Geography stakeholders to understand their needs and priorities, raising those needs with L&K’s global portfolio leads/senior strategists, end-to-end budget management, and delivering quality education aligned to business priorities and the broader people strategy.

• Engage Geography stakeholders (Geo General Manager, Operations Leader, Market Leaders Service Line leaders, etc.) as well as peers from within the Geo Talent Supply Chain (HR, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition) as the "primary face of L&K" to the Geography.

• Team with other L&K roles (Portfolio Leads, Lead Learning Strategists, Delivery Leads, Shared Services Learning Consultants) in our organizational matrix to ensure coordination and alignment.

• Manage the L&K Geography budget, securing initial requirements in the Fall Plan, engaging with Geography leadership and Finance to agree a committed budget, manage budget changes through quarters and ensure the overall program stays within the annual/quarterly budget envelopes - all requiring close coordination with business operations leads as well as the various L&K Portfolio and Shared Services teams.

• Lead the L&K team in the Geography, including L&K Geo Operations/Finance and L&K Market Leaders. They will also serve as in-country managers for Faculty and Event Management support resources who are in the Shared Service teams.

• Oversee annual and quarterly education requirements capture and prioritization, working closely with L&K Portfolio and L&K Shared Services teams.

• Ensure quality education delivery that meets the prioritized Geography requirements and fits within the budget envelope. This will requirement close collaboration with L&K Portfolio and L&K Shared Services teams, who will be responsible for staffing and delivering the education programs.

Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week, subject to business needs.

• 10+ years of experience in a services environment, preferably technology consulting. Preference for candidates with both significant client service and learning leadership experience.

• Proven track record executing complex education deployment programs: Conferences, large and medium-sized face-to-face events, connected classrooms, virtual classrooms, self-studies, etc.

• Subject Matter Expertise in applied adult learning theory.

• Proven people and program management skills in complex environments, ensuring successful execution and alignment with organizational goals.

• Deep senior stakeholder management skills and experience.

• Ability to collaborate across a multi-dimensional matrix, working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders across time zones

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a large-scale corporate education leadership role, including people management (preference in a services environment).

• Proven ability to influence and build effective relationships with senior business leaders.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience deploying education solutions in large, complex organizations.

• Substantial experience delivering training (as an instructor).

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proven experience working in cross-cultural, global, and virtual environments.

• Ability to keep multiple projects moving forward in parallel while maintaining focus on key objectives.

• Familiarity with L&K processes, systems, and tools (preferred).

• Relevant graduate degree preferred.

• Multilingual (Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese valued).

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

Company Description

For nearly 60 years, Carlisle Wide Plank Floors has been a leader in American-made luxury flooring, combining craftsmanship, artistry, and sustainability to create extraordinary spaces. Each floor is custom-made in our New Hampshire mill, crafted board by board from the finest materials and finished with exceptional attention to detail. Our floors reflect a deep commitment to design, heritage, and innovation, offering timeless character and enduring performance. Produced entirely in the United States, Carlisle floors elevate every space they transform, from bespoke residential projects to large-scale commercial developments.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Design Consultant. The Design Consultant will collaborate with clients to provide expert guidance on luxury flooring designs, while also maintaining a focus on exceptional customer service. Day-to-day responsibilities include consulting on interior design projects, recommending suitable products, and driving sales through relationship-building and product expertise. The Design Consultant will play a key role in representing the brand's commitment to craftsmanship and design excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong Customer Service and Sales expertise with a focus on building client relationships
• Knowledge of Interior Design principles and trends
• Experience with Furniture and Furnishings to assist in design consultations
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Experience in luxury or high-end products is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field is preferred