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Job Title: MDM Architect

Client: Fortune 500 Consumer Products Company

Duration: 6 Months (possible extension or conversion)

Location: Lakeville, MN (Onsite Tuesday–Thursday)

Employment: W2 Only (No C2C / No Sponsorship)

Reporting To: Associate Director of Data Strategy and Integration

Role Overview

The client is currently in the middle of a large M&A integration, bringing together data from 8th Avenue and existing PCB systems across multiple ERPs. The data environment is still early in maturity, and the focus is on standing up a practical MDM foundation using Stibo STEP rather than a full enterprise rollout. This role will lead the design and implementation of master data consolidation across Customer and Finished Goods domains, working closely with Data Quality, Governance, and Data Engineering teams. The position is a mix of architecture and hands-on configuration, focused on building scalable, reusable MDM processes and establishing core governance and data integrity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of master data consolidation for 8th Ave to PCB integration
• Develop conceptual and logical data models for Customer and Item domains
• Design and implement match/merge and survivorship rules, including search-before-create logic
• Build and manage cross-reference mappings between legacy and target systems
• Define MDM architecture, including data flows, integration patterns, and system interactions
• Establish governance framework including CRUD ownership, data stewardship, and integrity controls
• Align closely with Data Quality Technical Lead on data quality rules and processes
• Assess and harmonize Customer and Product hierarchies across systems
• Integrate MDM with enterprise data catalog (metadata, lineage, business glossary)
• Identify gaps in current MDM setup and contribute to future roadmap
• Collaborate with business, ERP, and data teams to gather and refine requirements
• Support UAT, deployment, and post-production issue resolution
• Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and mentoring to internal teams

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in end-to-end MDM implementations, preferably using Stibo STEP
• Hands-on experience with data modeling, match/merge, survivorship rules, and hierarchies
• Experience working as both architect and hands-on configurator (design + build)
• Strong understanding of data integrity, cross-referencing, and multi-system data consistency
• Experience defining and implementing MDM governance (CRUD ownership, stewardship workflows)
• Ability to work in low data maturity environments and drive structure
• Experience leading cross-functional design discussions with business and ERP teams
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and data management practices
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript and REST APIs
• Experience working with search technologies (Elastic Search or similar)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with Stibo STEP SaaS implementations in Customer or Product domains
• Experience in M&A data integration or system consolidation
• Exposure to Oracle JDE environment
• Experience with Snowflake or cloud data platforms
• Experience with Boomi MDH or other integration tools
• Familiarity with data enrichment services (Dun & Bradstreet, Loqate)
• Understanding of data cataloging concepts

Success Criteria

• Master data successfully consolidated across systems with accurate cross-references
• Match/merge and survivorship rules functioning effectively with minimal duplicates
• Post-go-live master data issues remain below 1%
• MDM governance processes established and adopted
• Integration and data flows are stable and scalable

This is a temporary position.

Job Summary

As a Flex Senior Manager, Partner Campaign Reporting, you will play a pivotal role in executing Marriott's Partner Campaign Reporting program. Working under the Sr. Director, Partner Campaign Reporting Strategy, you will be responsible for delivering accurate measurement and insightful reporting to Marriott's advertisers. You will design and execute campaign reporting templates and dashboards, translate business and advertiser needs into actionable insights, and support ongoing measurement and reporting initiatives for key advertising partners.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure reporting solutions are aligned with business goals. You will also leverage effective communication skills to translate complex analyses into understandable insights for advertisers. You are naturally curious and stay current on the MarTech/AdTech ecosystem, digital marketing landscape, and emerging measurement methodologies. You are a strategic thinker who consistently elevates your work.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in digital media or other digital business with a strong analytical background and experience.
• Strong technical and analytical foundation, with experience in data-driven decision-making and marketing analytics.
• Knowledge of measurement and analytics across digital marketing and media channels, including reporting frameworks and analytical models.
• Familiarity with core measurement science concepts, including experimentation and measurement frameworks (A/B testing, matched market, MMM, etc.), statistical sampling techniques and hypothesis testing, power analysis, and synthetic control.
• Familiarity with media channels, marketing technology, marketing operations, audience segmentation, and customer data strategies.
• Proven experience presenting analytical insights and answering all technical/data questions for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Success in running sophisticated business processes across multiple internal teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills; bias towards data-based decision making with the ability to break down complex problems and formulate plans.
• Excellent decision-making, project management, and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual skills and ability to translate theoretical concepts into analytical or research methodologies and tools.
• Understanding and adherence to the principles of data quality management, Agile, data privacy and modern marketing best practices.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Data Science, or related field.
• SQL and PySpark experience.
• Familiarity with media advertising reporting.

Core Work Activities

Primary Activities

• Drive the execution of Marriott's Partner Campaign Reporting function, including defining key KPIs, designing advertiser reporting templates and dashboards, and managing partner campaign reporting managers.
• Translate campaign and performance data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for advertising partners.
• Support the Sr. Director, Partner Campaign Reporting with the development and execution of the measurement and reporting roadmap.
• Develop and manage partner campaign reporting managers in building reporting capabilities and supporting advertiser analytics requests.
• Work cross-functionally with the Sales & Partnerships team to ensure business needs around measurement and reporting are captured and reflected in standardized measurement and reporting templates.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to document and communicate measurement capabilities and deliver customized reporting solutions based on advertiser needs.
• Collaborate with the measurement team to create new analytical models, measurement pipelines, and visualization dashboards / tools.
• Design advertiser specific reporting dashboards and templates, customizing and troubleshooting when needed.
• Answer all advertiser questions around measurement and reporting.
• Regularly validate all Marriott advertiser measurement and campaign performance.

Leverage a data driven approach to evaluate optimization opportunities on reporting capabilities / tools

The pay range for this position is $52.06 to $72.79 per hour.

Flex opportunities offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

About Cygnus Professionals, Inc.

Cygnus is a Princeton, NJ-headquartered global Business IT consulting and software Services firm with offices in the USA and Asia. Cygnus offers and enables innovation and helps our clients accelerate time to market & grow their business. Over 15 years, we have taken great pride in continuing our deep relationships with our clients.

For further information about CYGNUS, please visit our website Title: Data Architect

Location: Princeton, New Jersey – Onsite

W2 Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design, build, and maintain scalable data architecture solutions supporting enterprise analytics, data integration, and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and application teams to design robust data models, data pipelines, and enterprise data platforms that support advanced analytics and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise data architecture frameworks and best practices.
• Develop logical and physical data models for enterprise data platforms.
• Architect data lakes, data warehouses, and data integration solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with data engineers and application teams to build scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
• Ensure data governance, data quality, security, and compliance standards are implemented across the data ecosystem.
• Evaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, and frameworks aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Provide architectural guidance for cloud-based data platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Optimize performance for large-scale data processing and analytics workloads.
• Support business intelligence, reporting, and advanced analytics initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data management.
• Strong experience with data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical).
• Expertise with data warehouse and data lake architectures.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and data integration platforms.
• Experience with SQL and large-scale data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, etc.).
• Experience working with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences domain.
• Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) and data catalog tools.
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Strong communication skills to interact with business and technical teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.

Cygnus Belief

We believe in our commitment to diversity & inclusion.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cygnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All our employment decisions are taken without looking into age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other aspects of employment protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization.

About Covista

Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

The Quality Assurance (QA)Learning Experience Designer actively engages in the review, design, development, and implementation of learning products (e.g., academic programs and courses, short courses, micro-credentials), working closely with strategic partners and vendors; this includes the quality review of new learning content, as well as the search for suitable existing learning content within Covista's owned content repositories and learning content management systems.

The QA Learning Experience Designer has a working knowledge of digital learning product design and development theories, processes, best practices, and trends, integrating that knowledge to enhance the student learning experience by leveraging contemporary learning design principles, applying flexible approaches, and driving strategic innovation to anticipate, meet, and exceed partner needs.

TheQA Learning Experience Designer manages multiple reviews during different stages of development, each with varying requirements and milestones. The QA Learning Experience Designer works with a range of internal and external academic experts, product development staff, vendors, and institutional representatives to ensure adherence to quality standards,product design decisions, business requirements, and academic expectations.

• Ensures the learning content developed for online/hybrid course delivery is of the highest quality possible and supports student mastery of learning outcomes.
• Ensures learning content adheres to quality standards, program/product design decisions, business requirements, and academic expectations; ensures that relevant internal and partner reviews occur and that feedback/required changes are incorporated.
• Works closely with curriculum authors and subject matter experts to review content, storyboards, and related instructional elements for incorporation into the courses.
• Actively engages in the learning content creation review for multiple delivery contexts, including course-based, competency-based, self-paced, micro-learning and other such contexts to align with partner institution strategies.
• Coordinates and/or participates in program design and development meetings as needed to address marketing research and analysis, regulatory issues, industry trends, competitive landscape, unique differentiators, relevant data, instructional framework options, and core themes and topics for product development.
• Works collaboratively with subject matter experts, academic and business representatives, marketing professionals, educational media specialists, and shared services staff to designreview, develop, and implement learning solutions.
• Actively engages in the learning content creation review for multiple delivery contexts, including course-based, competency-based, self-paced, micro-learning and other such contexts to align with partner institution strategies.
• Coordinates and/or participates in program design and development meetings as needed to address marketing research and analysis, regulatory issues, industry trends, competitive landscape, unique differentiators, relevant data, instructional framework options, and core themes and topics for product development.
• Works collaboratively with subject matter experts, academic and business representatives, marketing professionals, educational media specialists, and shared services staff to designreview, develop, and implement learning solutions.
• Works with little or no supervision on all assigned learning products at the course and program levels.
• Works collaboratively with others to establish project management plans that ensure product review dates are met and ensure appropriate resourcing of all projects; ensures members of the project team are familiar with program design and development design philosophy and project management plans.
• Maintains a working knowledge of learning experience design, online learning, instructional design and technology, adult learning theory, and andragogy/pedagogy to support program and course development.
• Applies research skills to assess current and prospective technologies and innovative products to enhance the student experience in the online classroom.
• Reviews or selects learning resources in collaboration with the academic team, ensuring adherence to business and regulatory requirements, DLS and institution strategies, and works collaboratively with shared services staff to ensure availability of learning resources.
• Designs learner experiences for the integration of text, graphics, animations, videos, and interactions for these offerings; ensures materials follow development objectives/outcomes and exhibit best practices for visual and interaction display to support learning.
• Ensures project timelines are met and deliverables meet quality expectations of the institution.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to create instructional material in a visually dynamic, engaging, and interactive format, while offering suggestions to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Adapts to rapidly changing project timelines and deliverables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

• Master's Degree Required
• PhD Preferred
• Three (3) plus years of learning experience design work, with specific experience in conceptualizing, designing, and creating learning experiences for adult learners a plus.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and independent contractors.
• Experience managing budgets and ensuring adherence to budget limitations.
• Experience working with higher education professionals.
• Expertise in at least one of the following: instructional design, instructional technology, contemporary theories and methods of learning experience creation, learning management systems, learning content management systems, application of technological innovations to enhance learning and mastery of outcomes.
• Experience developing with tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline/Studio a plus.
• Successful experience in relationship management across a range of partners.
• Be able to evaluate vendor, contractor, and SME contributions to ensure all learning products meet and/or exceed Covista standards of excellence.
• Be a skilled communicator and collaborator, able to handle criticism, actively participate in design meetings, and deliver highly engaging learning assets.
• Possess a working knowledge of contemporary and innovative principles of instructional design, curriculum development, and educational technology.
• Possess solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Be committed to results and consistently demonstrate accountability in all areas of responsibility.
• Possess strong organizational skills and have a history of positive results achieved collaboratively.
  
  

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $61,720.78 and $108,334.92. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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About the Job

Job Title: Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Company: Matukat Construction

Salary Range: $110,000–$150,000

Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager

Matukat Construction

Matukat Construction

Matukat Construction is a relationship-driven commercial general contractor known for delivering high-quality projects through strong leadership, collaboration, and accountability. Our success is built on trust—with our clients, design partners, trade partners, and internal teams—and on developing people who take pride in building great work the right way.

We are seeking a Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to lead pricing strategy and preconstruction efforts for commercial construction projects. This role plays a critical leadership position within the organization, guiding projects from early conceptual budgeting through final GMP development while ensuring scope clarity, risk awareness, and strong subcontractor engagement.

Position Summary

The Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager owns all pricing strategy and preconstruction cost development at Matukat Construction. This role leads estimating efforts from early conceptual budgeting through final GMP execution, manages subcontractor engagement during bidding, and ensures scope clarity and financial risk awareness prior to construction.

The Senior Estimator works closely with the Project Executive, operations team, and design partners to guide projects through preconstruction while ensuring pricing accuracy, market competitiveness, and alignment with project objectives.

This position reports to the Project Executive and supervises Estimator(s) within the preconstruction team.

Key Responsibilities Preconstruction Leadership & Strategy

Lead all estimating and bidding efforts from conceptual budgeting through final GMP development.

Establish estimating strategy based on delivery method including CMAR, Design-Build, Negotiated, and Hard Bid projects. Review owner program and design documents to identify scope gaps, cost drivers, and construction risks early. Provide strategic cost input during design phases to support constructability and budget alignment.

Partner with the Project Executive to determine go/no-go decisions and bid strategy.

Supervise and mentor Estimator(s) while supporting their technical and professional development.

Estimating & Cost Development

Prepare or oversee conceptual estimates, schematic budgets, design development estimates, and final GMP proposals.

Ensure quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, and scope coverage are complete and accurate.

Develop and maintain historical cost data and market benchmarks for Matukat Construction projects.

Establish contingency strategy and risk allowances in collaboration with the Project Executive.

Review and approve all pricing prior to submission to ownership.

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the Colorado market.

Create and manage bidder lists appropriate for project size, complexity, and market conditions.

Lead bid package development and ensure scopes are clear, complete, and aligned with project documents.

Oversee bid solicitation, follow-up, and bid coverage to ensure competitive participation.

Lead bid leveling, scope analysis, and value comparisons prior to award recommendations.

Risk Identification & Scope Control

Identify scope gaps, ambiguities, and design inconsistencies during document review.

Communicate design risks, market volatility, and cost exposure to the Project Executive.

Ensure exclusions, assumptions, and clarifications are clearly documented in proposals.

Support contract review to confirm scope alignment prior to execution.

Protect Matukat Construction from scope creep during pricing and buyout transitions.

Proposal & GMP Development

Lead assembly of comprehensive project proposals and GMP submissions.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm general conditions, fee structure, and schedule assumptions.

Participate in owner presentations and proposal reviews when required.

Ensure all pricing submissions are professional, complete, and aligned with Matukat Construction standards.

Transition to Operations

Conduct formal estimate handoff meetings with the Project Executive, Project Manager, and Superintendent.

Review scope assumptions, subcontractor inclusions, alternates, and risk items with the operations team.

Support buyout strategy and participate in subcontractor interviews when necessary.

Remain available to clarify estimate assumptions during early stages of project execution.

Team Leadership & Development

Manage and mentor Estimator(s) within the preconstruction team.

Establish internal estimating standards and documentation protocols.

Improve bid package templates, leveling sheets, and cost tracking tools.

Promote continuous improvement in pricing accuracy and market awareness.

What You’ll Bring

7–15 years of experience in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction leadership.

Proven experience leading conceptual budgeting, design-phase estimating, and GMP development.

Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, subcontractor scopes, and bid packaging.

Experience working with multiple delivery methods including CMAR, Design-Build, and negotiated work.

Strong knowledge of construction market conditions, subcontractor pricing, and cost trends.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to lead preconstruction strategy while collaborating with operations, design teams, and ownership groups.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience.

What Success Looks Like

Accurate and competitive pricing that supports successful project awards.

Clear scope definition and risk identification during preconstruction.

Strong subcontractor participation and competitive bid coverage.

Successful transition from preconstruction to operations with clear scope alignment.

Why Join Matukat Construction

Matukat Construction is a team built on trust, collaboration, and accountability. We believe great projects start with strong people and strong leadership.

Collaborative Leadership Environment

Work closely with experienced executives, project managers, and field leaders.

Impactful Projects

Play a critical role in shaping projects before construction begins.

Growth Opportunities

Matukat Construction invests in its people and provides opportunities for long-term leadership development.

Benefits

Matukat Construction offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and long-term success of our team members.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Health insurance coverage options

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Benefit eligibility and details may vary by position.

Ready to Build With Us?

If you are a Senior Estimator or Preconstruction leader looking to play a strategic role in commercial construction, we encourage you to apply and join the team at Matukat Construction.

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About Scheller College of Business

The Scheller College of Business' Full-time MBA Program is ranked #9 among public universities by Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2021) and U.S. News & World Report (2023). Georgia Tech is one of the nation's leading research universities and consistently ranks among the top public universities in the country. Atlanta is the 9th largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and serves as a cultural and economic hub for the region.

The Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks applications for a research-focused Postdoctoral Fellow in Information Technology Management (ITM). The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed for up to two years, depending on satisfactory performance. The postdoc can begin as soon as January 2026 or as late as August 2026 we are happy to accommodate the timeline that works best for the selected candidate.

The role involves close collaboration with the ITM area faculty on mutually selected research projects. Two preferred areas of focus for our group are:

Studying the application of LLMs in online multisided platforms, such as the design and optimization of LLM-powered advertising mechanisms, and strategic interaction between platform participants. We are particularly interested in how LLMs influence user engagement, attention allocation, and economic outcomes on digital platforms, including auction-based advertising markets and dynamic information environments.

Developing economic frameworks for data valuation and privacy in business applications, including topics such as federated learning, copyright-preserving generative models, data marketplace pricing, and incentive-compatible privacy mechanisms. This line of research aims to connect information economics, machine learning algorithms, and market design, to address practical concerns in decentralized data governance, trustworthy machine learning, and platform strategy.

Responsibilities for this position include :

• Work on high-impact research projects, from conceptualization, data collection, and data analysis to manuscript preparation and publication.
• Teach one 3-credit course each year.
• Perform related services based on the needs of the ITM area

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in information systems, economics, management science, computer science, statistics, operations, or other related quantitative and/or social science domains
• The degree must completed by the position start date. For example, ABD (All but dissertation) candidates must have successfully defended their dissertation no later than July 1, 2026 for an August 1, 2026 start date.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.

• Knowledge in machine learning, generative models and LLM.
• Knowledge in data privacy technologies, including but not limited to federated learning, differential privacy, copyright preserving technologies in generative models.
• Knowledge in microeconomic theory, including but not limited to mechanism design, auction theory, game theory
• Prior teaching experience

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter (please discuss research themes or topics that you'd like to pursue and any relevant research or industry experience)
• Your CV
• Names and contact information of three references as a single pdf file, and
• One published or working paper.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, please submit your application no later than 2

The selection process for the chosen candidates will include passing a pre-employment background screening, submission of transcripts, as well as other pre-employment documents once top candidates have been identified.

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Staff UI/UX Designer - Essex Management

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Please remember to include a link to your online portfolio on your resume and if the site is password protected, how to access it so we can review.

This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

This role works as part of the Essex Modern Technology & Engineering (MT&E) team and will be focused on owning and driving the Human Centered Design (HCD) capability at the company. This is a senior Staff-level role with operational and strategic deliverables across client-facing projects and internal company initiatives. The role will be responsible for developing user interfaces, design system(s), and providing design strategy/leadership to support life science research in the public and/or private industry. This role will work on client project deliverables as well as in-house Essex deliverables to grow the overall Essex Human-Centered Design (HCD) capability. The role provides strong career growth opportunities in an innovative technology environment working with premier research organizations.

1. Own and drive the Human Centered Design (HCD) capability at
2. Lead the development of design solutions that solve complex and challenging UI/UX problems.
3. Meet with engineering team leads, and business and product owners to kick-off the design process at project inception.
4. Design clean, accessible, and modern UIs that adhere to the unified principles of a
   design system.
5. Develop documentation, including design process working practices, design system guides, and knowledge presentations.
6. Provide UI/UX design leadership and advocacy across multiple concurrent projects-both customer-facing and internal. Establish and guide the overall design vision, user-experience strategy, and brand direction for each initiative.
7. Work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment to deliver UI mocks and wireframes tied to features across all tiers in a CI/CD Agile environment.
8. Leverage any combination of UX research techniques (e.g., card sorting, story maps) to achieve the desired design deliverable goals.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, when necessary, to complete cross-project initiatives (e.g., accessibility compliance, design system updates).
10. Mentor members of the design team to provide career path guidance.
11. Interview UI/UX design candidate(s) and provide evaluation/recommendation to the
    hiring manager.
12. Take ownership of the design interview and evaluation process. Define and improve the process based on industry conventions and evolving trends.
13. Own and drive in-house design projects that are used to improve the company's Human Centered Design (HCD) capabilities.
14. Contribute to the company's business development activity (e.g., providing design and branding content, and reviewing proposal responses.
15. Conduct Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) reviews across multiple projects and BD initiatives.
16. Work effectively with teams outside of engineering across the Essex organization on key company and/or UI/UX branding initiatives.

1. A deep understanding of design techniques and principles involved in the production of conceptual prototypes and wireframes.
2. Subject matter expertise in accessibility, accessibility tools, VPAT reviews, application interaction design, and design systems and frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation, USWDS).
3. Experience providing design and accessibility deliverables on multiple projects
   running concurrently.
4. Comprehensive experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD)
5. Excellent understanding of and experience with design collaboration tools such as Figma.
6. Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills.
7. Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate concepts and recommendations confidently to a variety of audiences.
8. Thorough, methodical, and exhibits meticulous attention to detail.
9. Working knowledge of the following technologies and software: LucidChart, HTML, and
   CSS (SCSS).
10. 10+ years of UI/UX design experience.
11. Possession of a Bachelor or Graduate degree in Design or Human-Computer Interaction.
12. A portfolio of professional UI/UX web design work.

Though not mandatory but bonus points for:

1. Possession of at least one of the following UI/UX certifications: UXC (Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification OR CUA (Human Factors International Certified Usability Analyst)
2. Experience working with USWDS (United States Web Design System).

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

• Flexible Approved Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Work From Home Anywhere in the US

• Maternal/Paternal Leave

• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

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Naked Wardrobe is seeking a visionary, hands-on Art Director to define and elevate our creative direction across campaigns, content, and brand storytelling. This role is designed for a highly conceptual yet execution-driven creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and collaborates closely with senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Partner directly with the President to translate brand vision into innovative, high-impact creative concepts
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing Director and Graphic teams to ensure creative direction aligns with brand positioning, customer insights, and performance-driven marketing goals
• Serve as the creative owner of campaign concepts — from ideation through delivery — ensuring cohesion, taste, and consistency across all visual outputs
• Lead pre-production creative including: moodboards, themes, styling direction, set concepts, shot lists, and storyboards
• Art direct studio and lifestyle photoshoots and video shoots, working closely with photographers, stylists, talent, and production crews to ensure flawless execution
• Partner with graphics and video teams to bring campaign narratives to life across e-commerce, social, email, and paid channels
• Uphold and evolve Naked Wardrobe’s visual identity, ensuring brand integrity across all touch points
• Co-develop campaign frameworks and rollout strategies with marketing to drive consistency across channels
• Stay ahead of cultural, fashion, and creative trends — continuously pushing the brand forward with modern, elevated creative direction

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in art direction, creative direction, or visual leadership — ideally in fashion, beauty, or fast-growing DTC brands
• Proven track record concepting and leading full-scale creative campaigns from strategy to execution
• Experience art directing both studio and lifestyle photoshoots and/or video productions
• Strong understanding of brand identity, storytelling, casting direction, and consumer-facing creative
• Strong understanding of social-first creative, short-form video direction, and content trends
• Excellent cross-functional communication, leadership presence, and collaboration skills
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Canva and additional creative tools
• Ability to think both creatively and strategically, balancing aesthetics with business goals