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Outside Sales Representative – West Chicago, IL

Team360 Staffing

About the job

A leading manufacturer in the refrigeration components industry is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth in refrigeration component sales across multiple markets. This important hands-on role involves developing and managing key client relationships and expanding sales of energy-saving refrigerant components.

The ideal candidate will work closely with customers to understand their refrigerant management needs and recommend appropriate technical solutions.

If you care about the environment and want to make a meaningful impact while contributing to the success of a growing organization, this is a great opportunity to do so.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share and achieve sales goals.
• Coordinate projects with internal technical and engineering teams.
• Identify new business opportunities through lead generation, cold calling, and networking within target industries.
• Manage and visit key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct technical sales presentations and perform cost-savings calculations for clients.
• Utilize CRM software such as Salesforce to track sales activities, forecast performance, and analyze market trends.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with clients to secure profitable deals while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Develop and maintain sales forecasts for key clients.

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven experience in inside and outside sales in the refrigeration industry with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Strong management skills with previous experience leading a sales team or managing territories.
• Experience in business development including cold calling, direct sales, and territory expansion is a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM software such as Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Excellent negotiation skills combined with strong customer service orientation to build long-term client relationships.
• Ability to analyze market data to identify opportunities for upselling and product demonstrations that drive revenue growth.
• Knowledge of retail sales environments or inside/outside sales channels is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver compelling presentations and lead negotiations effectively.
• Familiarity with marketing strategies that support lead generation efforts within B2B markets.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Join a company committed to designing and manufacturing components that support environmental sustainability while contributing to the future of the refrigeration industry.

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages activities of all production personnel across an entire shift within a manufacturing facility. Monitors activities to maximize productivity, minimize cost, and maintain quality in all facets of the facility operations. Ensures associates comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain safe, efficient operations within a positive working environment. Performs shift administrative tasks, including metric reporting and personnel actions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage SQF, Food Safety, Food Quality, Sanitation, 6S and customer standards
• Provides daily direction to Supervisors and hourly associates to meet designated productivity metrics, including labor costs/utilization, operational efficiency, scrap loss rates, and other measures to optimize profitability and meet demand. Develops and implements action plans to address production performance concerns or improve operations
• Coordinates production/facility activities with Shift Managers as appropriate
• Ensures administrative activities for the shift are being completed timely and accurately. These include but are not limited to payroll, performance reviews, standard and ad hoc production reporting, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Ensures announcements, safety topics, policies, procedures, and expectations are communicated to the staff and executed where appropriate
• Create and/or assists in the development and execution of plant budgets, goals, standards, EOS action items and career development plans
• Understand job standards and/or machine operation for each function
• Follow up on associate orientation, on-boarding, training, new hire performance reviews, and/or development as appropriate
• Ensures associates have appropriate tools to perform assigned duties and that tools/equipment are routinely inspected and maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruitment and Selection: determine labor needs; understand and use the Company’s interviewing process and tools; participate in the on boarding process (Passport orientation, etc.)
• Managing & Rewarding Performance: set clear performance expectations (Passport, Performance Management Process); provide regular feedback; resolve team conflicts; encourage a positive and safe environment; use coaching and corrective action for underperformance; understand and use voluntary/involuntary termination processes
• Training & Development: understand and coach others on processes, tools and standards (SOP’s); ensure training requirements are met; identify and address skill gaps; discuss career interests and developmental plans/next steps. Create appropriate action plans for individual development
• Communication & Engagement: communicate site, company, and other pertinent information to team (pre-shift, one on one, etc.); share customer and MSI Express Inc information on regular basis

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE:

Minimum Education

• High school diploma and/or GED- Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in related field- Desirable

Minimum Experience

• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with particular preference for food manufacturing and/or packaging experience- Essential
• Some experience interacting with the company customers- Desirable
• One to three (1-3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role- Essential

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Strong leadership skills- Essential
• Decision making skills- Essential
• Ability to analyze and/or solve problems- Essential
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills- Essential
• Ability to plan work schedules- Essential
• Working knowledge of food manufacturing processes, good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and related concepts- Essential

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

- Inc. 5000 #124 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2025)

- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)

- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)

- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages activities of all production personnel across an entire shift within a manufacturing facility. Monitors activities to maximize productivity, minimize cost, and maintain quality in all facets of the facility operations. Ensures associates comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain safe, efficient operations within a positive working environment. Performs shift administrative tasks, including metric reporting and personnel actions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage SQF, Food Safety, Food Quality, Sanitation, 6S and customer standards
• Provides daily direction to Supervisors and hourly associates to meet designated productivity metrics, including labor costs/utilization, operational efficiency, scrap loss rates, and other measures to optimize profitability and meet demand. Develops and implements action plans to address production performance concerns or improve operations
• Coordinates production/facility activities with Shift Managers as appropriate
• Ensures administrative activities for the shift are being completed timely and accurately. These include but are not limited to payroll, performance reviews, standard and ad hoc production reporting, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Ensures announcements, safety topics, policies, procedures, and expectations are communicated to the staff and executed where appropriate
• Create and/or assists in the development and execution of plant budgets, goals, standards, EOS action items and career development plans
• Understand job standards and/or machine operation for each function
• Follow up on associate orientation, on-boarding, training, new hire performance reviews, and/or development as appropriate
• Ensures associates have appropriate tools to perform assigned duties and that tools/equipment are routinely inspected and maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruitment and Selection: determine labor needs; understand and use the Company’s interviewing process and tools; participate in the on boarding process (Passport orientation, etc.)
• Managing & Rewarding Performance: set clear performance expectations (Passport, Performance Management Process); provide regular feedback; resolve team conflicts; encourage a positive and safe environment; use coaching and corrective action for underperformance; understand and use voluntary/involuntary termination processes
• Training & Development: understand and coach others on processes, tools and standards (SOP’s); ensure training requirements are met; identify and address skill gaps; discuss career interests and developmental plans/next steps. Create appropriate action plans for individual development
• Communication & Engagement: communicate site, company, and other pertinent information to team (pre-shift, one on one, etc.); share customer and MSI Express Inc information on regular basis

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE:

Minimum Education

High school diploma and/or GED- Essential

Bachelor’s degree in related field- Desirable

Minimum Experience

Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with particular preference for food manufacturing and/or packaging experience- Essential

Some experience interacting with the company customers- Desirable

One to three (1-3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role- Essential

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

Strong leadership skills- Essential

Decision making skills- Essential

Ability to analyze and/or solve problems- Essential

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills- Essential

Ability to plan work schedules- Essential

Working knowledge of food manufacturing processes, good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and related concepts- Essential

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

- Inc. 5000 #124 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2025)

- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)

- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)

- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)

Job Title: Account Executive
Location: On Site - Batavia, Illinois, United States
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 ($100k - $120k OTE)
Skills: Sales, Client Relationship Management, Event Production, CRM (HubSpot), Proposal Development, Event Logistics

About the Company / The Opportunity:

Are you an expert relationship builder with a passion for event production and sales? Our client, a dynamic company in the event solutions sector, is seeking a detail-oriented Account Executive to transform prospects into long-term partners. In this on-site role based in Batavia, Illinois, you’ll engage directly with clients, oversee event logistics, and play a pivotal role in delivering memorable experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and driving client satisfaction within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Guide clients through the discovery and proposal process, engineering solutions aligned with their objectives.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, including planners, venues, and production partners.
• Develop expertise in products and solutions to serve as a trusted resource for clients.
• Track client performance and sales pipeline through CRM systems, providing regular updates and forecasts.
• Address and resolve client concerns or escalations promptly to foster lasting partnerships.
• Create customized proposals and installation plans tailored to site and event requirements.
• Conduct job walk-throughs and site visits to ensure logistics and design align with client vision.
• Collaborate with Sales Operations for seamless event preparation and execution.
• Provide post-event debriefs, collect feedback, and document learnings for continuous improvement.

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in sales and/or event production (rental experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex client relationships and project timelines.
• Strong math skills for proposal development and scope accuracy.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (preferably HubSpot), email, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across in-person, phone, and email platforms.
• Ability to travel locally for client meetings and site visits as needed.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with event logistics, permitting, or construction-related workflows.
• Previous involvement in the tent rental industry or large-scale event production.
• Comfort working under pressure and quickly adapting to changing event needs.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities for process improvement.
• Collaborative approach with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction.

Position: Mastercam CNC Programmer / Machinist

Hourly Pay: $32–$35/hr

Location: Batavia, IL

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC turning machines, including Haas Turn Mill and Mazak lathes.
• Program lathes using drawings and job travelers to produce designated parts.
• Operate the Star Clip machine and perform secondary operations such as deburring, grinding, drilling, and tapping.
• Inspect parts for quality, take measurements, detect production flaws, and adjust or reprogram controls.
• Communicate effectively with Machinist Level III and Engineering regarding concerns or job changes.
• Recommend or approve supplies and materials necessary for lathe jobs.
• Serve as backup to the Machinist Level I to maintain workflow through the department.
• Assist with general facility operations, including equipment loading/unloading and inventory management.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following established safety procedures and regulations.
• Stay current with job knowledge through training and educational opportunities, including conversational programming and TMA classes.
• Keep work areas organized and clean, including sweeping and general upkeep.

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a shop environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating CNC turning equipment.

Physical and Skill Requirements

• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
• Proficiency with basic shop tools, such as drills, hammers, screwdrivers, sanders, and saws.
• Ability to perform high school-level math, including decimals and metric measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints and use simple gaging tools, such as tape rules, dial calipers, and pin gauges.
• Fluent in reading and writing English.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.

To be considered for this opportunity, please reach out to Trova Advisory Group by sending an email to with your resume, the position you are applying for, and a brief introduction.

When contacting us, please ask for the hiring team to ensure your application is directed to the right person. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Trova Advisory Group

Trova Advisory Group specializes in delivering a comprehensive array of staffing solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various sectors. Our expertise spans clerical, administrative, financial, and professional roles, offered through flexible arrangements including temporary placements, temp-to-hire options, and direct hire services. With a keen understanding of the dynamic demands of today's workforce landscape, we pride ourselves on providing top-tier talent solutions that empower organizations to thrive and succeed in a competitive market environment.

Trova Advisory Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.

We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at Include the nature of your request and your contact information, and we will be happy to assist you.

Trova Advisory Group offers a comprehensive benefits package offering Medical, and Dental benefit options to all eligible employees.

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

This is a Program direct-support position and requires a technical understanding of piece part electronic components and their assembly level applications.  This candidate will transition into a key leadership position in the supporting program Obsolescence Integrated Product Team and will drive issue resolution for situations involving obsolescence.  

The selected candidate will perform and/or assist in the performance of Parts Engineering, Components Engineering or Applications Engineering tasks supporting programs in the Proposal, System Design Description, Low Rate Initial Production, Production and Support phases. Position will require day to day interface with Designers, Contracts, Estimating, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other disciplines. 

 
This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do: 

• Understand and/or generate a program statement of work (SOW) and other defined customer component application requirements. 

• Develop and/or sustain a proactive Obsolescence Management process to deliver cost saving obsolescence mitigation strategies and solutions. 

• Drive resolution through support or execution of lifetime buys, selections of alternate parts, redesign efforts or other mitigation strategies and will facilitate and support contract negotiations, basis of estimates, and supplier statements of work for proposal efforts. 

• Interact with Program and customer leadership on a regular basis to communicate status of mitigation strategies. 

• Conduct trade study analysis help identify cost effective obsolescence driven cut in points for proposed unit redesigns.

Qualifications You Must Have:  

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience with any combination of the following:

• Experience with proactive and reactive component obsolescence management methodologies. 

• Experience with data collection, analysis, and presentation skills to adequately discuss system impact of component obsolescence issues. 

• Experience with project management working with schedules, costs, and integration of stakeholder needs throughout the obsolescence process. 

• Financial and Contract Management experience with proposals, BOE, EVMs, SOWs, CLINs and CDRLs. 

• Experience with BOM (Bill of Material) development and management for developmental and production programs. 

• Risk and Opportunity business case analysis experience supporting sustainment vs redesign cut in decisions. 

Qualifications We Prefer:  

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other related science or engineering discipline 

• Ability to navigate multiple complex processes and tools. 

• Understanding of the application of technical theories and concepts as they apply to electronic components and the parts management field. 

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and hierarchy definition. 

• Knowledge of component failure modes by commodity 

• Knowledge of Component MIL drawings, standards, test specifications, and associated QPLs and QMLs 

• Knowledge of component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for use in military, and aerospace flight applications 

• Knowledge of analog design and analysis, general knowledge of digital circuitry and interfaces 

• Excellent communication skills to interface with other Integrated Product Team members, including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality, Operations, and Supplier Engineering.  

• Capable of supporting regular customer interactions including but not limited to leadership engagements, responding to proposal requests and contract negotiations. 

• Outstanding organizational, presentation and technical skills. 

• Ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize responsibilities. 

• Willingness to support occasional travel.  

What We Offer  

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!  

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:  

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX 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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid) on our Information Technology team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a Sr. Data Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing
and maintaining AMA's enterprise data platform to support analytics,
interoperability, and responsible AI adoption. This role partners closely with
platform engineering, data governance, data science, IT security, and business
stakeholders to deliver highquality, reliable, and secure data products. This
role contributes to AMA's modern lakehouse architecture, optimizing data
operations, and embedding governance and quality standards into engineering
workflows. This role serves as a
senior technical contributor within the team-providing mentorship to junior
engineers and implementing engineering best practices within the data platform function,
in alignment with architectural direction set by leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Engineering & AI Enablement

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and
  ETL/ELT workflows supporting analytics, operational reporting, and AI/ML use
  cases.
• Implement best practice patterns for ingestion,
  transformation, modeling, and orchestration within a modern lakehouse
  environment (e.g., Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Data Lake).
• Develop highperformance
  data models and curated datasets with strong attention to quality, usability,
  and interoperability; create reusable engineering components and automation.
• Collaborate with the Architecture Team, the Data
  Platform Lead, and federated IT teams to optimize storage, compute, and
  architectural patterns for performance and costefficiency.
• Build model-ready data sets and feature
  pipelines to support AI/ ML use cases; serve as a technical coordination point
  supporting business units' AI-related infrastructure needs.
• Collaborate with data scientists and AI Working
  Group to operationalize models responsibly and maintain ongoing monitoring
  signals.

Governance, Quality & Compliance

• Embed data governance, metadata standards,
  lineage tracking, and quality controls directly into engineering workflows;
  ensure technical implementation and alignment within engineering workflows.
• Work with the Data Governance Lead and business
  stakeholders to operationalize stewardship, classification, validation,
  retention, and access standards.
• Implement privacybydesign and securitybydesign
  principles, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory
  obligations.
• Maintain documentation for pipelines, datasets,
  and transformations to support transparency and audit requirements.

Platform Reliability, Observability & Optimization

• Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline failures,
  performance bottlenecks, data anomalies, and platformlevel issues.
• Implement observability tooling, alerts,
  logging, and dashboards to ensure endtoend reliability.
• Support cost governance by optimizing compute
  resources, refining job schedules, and advising on efficient architecture.
• Collaborate with the Data Platform Lead on
  scaling, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management.
• Collaborate with business units to understand
  data needs, translate them into engineering requirements, and deliver
  fit-for-purpose data solutions; share and apply best practices and emerging
  technologies within assigned initiatives.
• Work with IT Security and Legal/ Compliance to
  ensure platform and datasets meet risk and regulatory standards.
  

Staff Management

• Lead, mentor, and provide management oversight
  for staff.
• Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating
  employee performance, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Responsible for developing staff knowledge and
  skills to support career development.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience and HS diploma/equivalent education required.
2. 5+ years of experience in data engineering within cloud environments
3. Experience in people management preferred.
4. Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks preferred).
5. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data
   transformation frameworks.
6. Experience designing and operationalizing
   ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration workflows (Airflow, Databricks Workflows), and
   CI/CD processes.
7. Solid understanding of data modeling,
   structured/unstructured data patterns, and schema design.
8. Experience implementing governance and quality
   controls: metadata, lineage, validation, stewardship workflows.
9. Working knowledge of cloud architecture, IAM,
   networking, and security best practices.
10. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across
    technical and business teams.
11. Exposure to AI/ML engineering concepts, feature
    stores, model monitoring, or MLOps patterns.
12. Experience with infrastructureascode
    (Terraform, CloudFormation) or DevOps tooling.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $115,523.42-$150,972.44. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Science Sr Con.*

Position Overview

As a Lead Data Scientist at Securian Financial, you are a recognized expert and technical leader within the organization. You will apply deep analytical and machine learning expertise to solve complex enterprise problems while shaping the technical direction of data science and AI initiatives. You seek to understand first, build scalable solutions that drive strategic growth and value, and thrive in a collaborative, teamwork-oriented environment.

You will play a key role in advancing our enterprise AI and advanced analytics capabilities, influencing tooling standards, MLOps practices, and responsible AI adoption across the organization. Our company values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and professional growth is prioritized.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and productionize advanced machine learning and AI models in partnership with data engineering and software engineering teams.

• Establish and promote MLOps best practices, including experiment tracking, model versioning, reproducibility, CI/CD, and model monitoring using tools such as MLflow and DSpy.

• Lead the design and evaluation of AI and generative AI solutions, including LLM-based systems, and agent-based workflows.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions.

• Communicate complex analytical and model-driven insights to technical and non-technical audiences through clear narratives, reports, and presentations.

• Ensure model quality, robustness, and regulatory alignment through rigorous testing, validation, and explainability techniques.

• Drive adoption of enterprise standards for data science, machine learning, and responsible AI.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation using advanced analytics and AI techniques.

• Lead and mentor more junior data scientists, providing guidance and support in their professional development while working on projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's or PhD degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in data science or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years in a project leadership role.

• Experience building and deploying production solutions

• Experience with MLOps tools and practices, including MLflow (or similar) for experiment tracking and model management.

• 2+ years of experience in Insurance, actuarial, or a related field

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python

• Strong expertise in machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Solid understanding of statistical analysis, data visualization, data wrangling techniques, NLP approaches, ML model selection.

• Solid understanding of model approaches to satisfy regulatory requirements regarding explainability/interpretability of advanced AI/ML models

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

• A passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and developments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with natural language processing (NLP), LLMs, prompt engineering, and advanced ML models.

• Familiarity with modern ML debugging, evaluation, and optimization tools such as DSpy or equivalent.

• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including bias detection, fairness assessment, and model risk management.

• Knowledge of data governance and data privacy regulations.

• Background in finance, healthcare, or other specialized industries.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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*Securian Financial Groups internal position title is Engineering Sr Analyst.

Position Summary:

Are you an experienced application developer passionate about creating impactful technology solutions? Securian Financial is seeking an Engineering Senior Analyst with 2-4 years of proven application development experience, specifically skilled in Java, Mainframe, and Informatica, to join our Life & Annuity Actuarial Systems Technology team. As a crucial member of our agile scrum team, you'll innovate, optimize data processing, and support critical actuarial systems, leveraging a diverse technology stack including AWS, Spring, SQL Server, and Oracle.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Own critical business application support, promptly resolving complex production issues to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
• Drive modernization initiatives such as Application Rationalization and migration to AWS, significantly enhancing our systems' capabilities and performance.
• Become a subject matter expert in Individual Life and Annuity business processes, influencing strategic decisions and technical planning.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Lead and execute projects through detailed analysis, thoughtful design, robust development, rigorous testing, seamless integration, and successful implementation.
• Encourage innovation and creativity through a proactive test-and-learn approach, contributing actively to continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of proven professional experience in application development.
• Extensive experience (3+ years) in Java development, particularly using Spring and Spring Batch frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong expertise in Mainframe systems and Informatica ETL tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in system design and analysis.
• Expertise in Mainframe systems and Informatica ETL tools.
• Previous exposure to actuarial systems or financial services technology environments.

#LI-Hybrid **This position will have a hybrid working arrangement, working in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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