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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
Salary: $50
- $75 per hour A bit about us: Seeking a proficient z/OS Software Developer with strong z/OS expertise to join our team.
This senior level engineer will work with general direction from product management to determine and develop approaches to solutions for a wide range of complex software engineering problems.
Assignments may include new product development, upgrades, fixes to existing product versions, and directly working with customers.
This is a telecommute position, so the ideal candidate will be experienced thriving in a remote work environment.
Why join us? 100% remote (US based) long term, full time contract with potential to convert to salary after the first year comprehensive w2 benefits Job Details Responsibilities Contribute to software design, development, testing, debugging and maintenance.
Contribute to design documents, unit tests, and QA test plans.
Provide documentation updates for new functionality, enhancements, and fixes.
Provide internal and/or external technical support through all phases of development, testing, and maintenance.
Build and prepare product distribution packages and assist clients with installations.
Assist the technical support staff in diagnosing and resolving customer issues.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional groups to resolve customer issues and/or support pre-sales initiatives, including product presentations.
Adhere to any defined organizational quality standards and procedures.
Skills Required Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly proficient in Assembler programming skills.
Ability to understand/maintain code authored by someone else.
Strong z/OS & VSAM internals and experienced with JCL.
Strong troubleshooting & problem-solving skills, including debugging, IPCS dump-reading (SYSUDUMP, SYSABEND, and SVC dumps).
Understanding of ICF catalog structure; retrieving catalog data.
Understanding of z/OS storage management, DFSMS constructs, ACS routines.
Proficient with SQL and complex queries.
Experience working within an IBM access method’s environment (i.e., beyond GET/PUT…).
Understand z/OS control block structures
- DSAB, JFCB, SIOT, TIOT, RB (both PRB and SVRB).
Working knowledge of basic and supervisory macros.
Experience with mainframe security such as RACF, ACF2, etc.
Experience with software installation on z/OS operating systems.
Understand reentrant vs non-reentrant code.
Understand SVC structure and use.
Understand IBM user exits.
Ability to work independently in a remote team environment and collaborate effectively with other engineers.
Must be a self-starter and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team atmosphere.
Nice to have Experience with z/OS REXX.
General knowledge of TCP/IP protocol and multi-threading.
Understanding of QSAM/BSAM.
Experience with RLS (Record Level Sharing).
Understand control block structures of VSAM (beyond the ACB and RPL) and QSAM (specifically buffer structure).
Understand non-application storage subpools (such as CSA, ECSA, and LSQA).
Working knowledge of application programming in COBOL and assembler.
Understand VSAM buffer structure (LSR vs NSR).
Experience working with 64-bit storage.
Experience with tape catalog and tape robots (ie RMM/CA1/TLMS and IBM Virtual Tape Servers).
Experience troubleshooting meetings directly with clients, sometimes under high pressure.
Experience working in and supporting pre-sales situations.
Experience and comfortable giving technical product presentations (i.e., pre-sales, user technical training, webinars).
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), SharePoint experience.
Demonstrates an open mind and desire to learn.
Education Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience Experience 10+ years Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
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Associate Scientist
Location: Durham, NC
Focus: Retinal Disease & AAV Platforms
Role Summary
We are seeking a versatile Associate Scientist to drive the design and execution of molecular and cell biology experiments centered on AAV-based retinal gene therapies. This role is a hybrid of innovative R&D and operational leadership; you will transition between conducting high-stakes experiments at the bench and overseeing laboratory operations, including budget management, vendor sourcing, and regulatory compliance.
Primary Responsibilities
- Experimental Design & Execution: Develop and maintain complex mammalian cell models (including iPSC, human, and animal lines) to support in vitro disease modeling.
- Gene Therapy Validation: Lead molecular assays to evaluate the efficacy of AAV vectors and small molecules using dPCR, protein quantification, and functional potency assays.
- Data Strategy: Meticulously document, interpret, and present experimental findings to cross-functional scientific teams.
- Laboratory Operations: Manage the R&D budget, oversee procurement, coordinate with external service providers, and maintain instrumentation to ensure a seamless research environment.
- Quality & Compliance: Author and refine SOPs, technical reports, and protocols while ensuring the lab strictly adheres to safety and regulatory standards.
Technical Qualifications
- Cellular Modeling: Extensive hands-on experience with mammalian and iPSC culture. (Specific experience with retinal models or potency assays is highly preferred).
- Molecular Toolbox: Proficiency in cloning, qPCR/dPCR, Western Blotting, and ELISA.
- Digital Fluency: Advanced skill in data analysis and design software, including GraphPad Prism, SnapGene, and the MS Office Suite.
- Operational Mindset: Proven ability to manage lab inventory and equipment in a fast-paced, collaborative startup or biotech environment.
Education & Experience
- Degree: B.S. or M.S. in Neuroscience, Ophthalmology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience: A minimum of 4 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
- Preferred Skills: Direct experience with viral vectors (AAV/Lentivirus) and the full lifecycle of iPSC management (culture, clone selection, and banking).
Salary: $120,000
- $130,000 per year A bit about us: We are a team built on the belief that protection, clarity, and confidence should be accessible to every organization.
Our work centers on delivering innovative solutions that simplify complexity, strengthen operational resilience, and empower businesses to move forward with certainty.
With a foundation rooted in expertise and a forward‑thinking mindset, we combine technology, strategy, and hands‑on support to help clients navigate evolving challenges.
Whether enhancing security, optimizing processes, or guiding critical decisions, we approach every partnership with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to excellence.
Our mission is simple: safeguard what matters most so our clients can focus on growth, innovation, and long‑term success.
Every solution we deliver is shaped by deep industry knowledge, a passion for problem‑solving, and a dedication to building lasting relationships.
Why join us? Employees thrive in a supportive, growth‑focused environment built on purpose and innovation.
The organization offers opportunities to develop new skills, work with modern technologies, and contribute to meaningful, high‑impact solutions.
Collaboration is central to the culture—teams work closely, communicate openly, and support one another.
Leadership is accessible, transparent, and committed to helping people succeed.
With a stable foundation and a forward‑thinking mindset, employees enjoy long‑term career potential, continuous learning, and the confidence that comes from doing work that truly matters.
Job Details Sometimes a group of people comes together and creates something exceptional.
They leave egos at the door, refuse to settle for the status quo, and stay resilient when challenges arise.
They share a vision for the future and make an unspoken commitment to building it together.
That spirit—collaborative, bold, and full of moxie—defines who we are.
Our work centers on annuities and life insurance.
It may not sound flashy at first glance, which is exactly why we’re committed to doing things differently.
We focus on data‑driven technology, outstanding customer experiences, and an entrepreneurial mindset that fuels innovation.
Our culture is built on three core principles: Get $#!+ Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun.
What We Are Looking For Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Lead Engineer will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining system software across CRM, CCM, vendor platforms, and cloud‑based solutions.
This role involves creating technical solutions, guiding engineering teams, and partnering with developers, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth execution throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
The Application Services team supports the Policy Administration platform and other configurable systems, including customer relationship management, data transport, and document generation services.
A strong candidate is an effective communicator who takes ownership, drives tasks to completion, and collaborates closely with business users, product owners, developers, testers, and deployment teams.
Responsibilities include analyzing and reproducing technical issues, assessing upcoming changes, and providing informed recommendations to support product launches.
This position requires prior experience as a technical lead or similar IT role, along with demonstrated expertise in modern technologies.
Familiarity with CRM, CCM, and MFT tools is highly preferred.
The role is onsite in the Durham office three days per week.
What You Will Do Design end‑to‑end technical solutions, develop the technology roadmap, and lead implementation efforts Evaluate system components, propose modernization strategies, and drive improvements Lead development teams in designing and implementing technical solutions Architect scalable, secure solutions using Node.js, React, AWS, and DynamoDB Manage vendor platforms such as Zendesk (CRM), SmartCom (CCM), and Axway (MFT) Lead full‑stack development and provide hands‑on technical guidance Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and workflows using Bitbucket and automation tools Collaborate with cross‑functional IT and business teams to translate requirements into technical designs Review code, enforce engineering standards, and mentor developers Oversee end‑to‑end technical delivery, including planning, development, testing, and deployment Troubleshoot production issues and lead root‑cause analysis for application and integration systems Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture and governance standards What We Require Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, technology, or related field 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including database and application components and web services Strong full‑stack development skills with AWS services, Node.js, React, JavaScript, and DynamoDB Strong critical thinking and decision‑making abilities, especially in uncertain situations Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal, leadership, and supervisory capabilities Background supporting applications in the insurance domain Ability to thrive under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines Strong organizational skills for tracking tasks, requests, and projects Ability to build and maintain positive, productive working relationships Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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Salary: $140,000
- $140,000 per year A bit about us: We are a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier delivering simple, secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision.
Backed by a leading global alternative asset manager, our focus goes beyond products—we’re in the business of protecting dreams for our partners, producers, and especially our clients.
Our product suite, delivered through an elegant and intuitive digital platform, is designed to provide secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and strong downside protection.
A dedicated investment manager supports our capital solutions and corporate development efforts, helping drive continued innovation and growth.
Why join us? Sometimes, a group of people comes together and creates something exceptional.
They don’t let egos get in the way.
They don’t settle for the status quo, and they don’t complain when challenges arise.
Instead, they share a common vision for the future and commit to building it together.
Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance.
It may not sound flashy at first—that’s exactly why we’re doing things differently.
We’re committed to developing data-driven technology solutions, delivering outstanding customer experiences, and bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to everything we do.
Our work ethic is built on three core principles: Get $#!+ Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun.
If this sounds like your kind of environment, we encourage you to apply.
Job Details Role Summary Lead commercial performance for roll services in the Pulp & Paper industry and other industrial accounts across the U.S.
North region.
Partner closely with a team of direct reports to own regional budgets, forecasting, strategic account plans, resource allocation, and team development.
Drive profitable revenue growth through disciplined financial management, issue resolution, adoption of the Sales Process and WebCRM, competitive market response, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
Core Responsibilities & Expectations Financial Management and Analysis Deliver and manage the regional budget and financial plan.
Monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual performance and identify root causes for variances.
Create and implement corrective action plans to meet financial targets.
Market Awareness and Forecasting Monitor competitor activity, regional market dynamics, and customer trends.
Produce rolling three-month sales forecasts and provide weekly forecast updates.
Identify market opportunities and proactively adjust regional strategy.
Sales Process and Account Strategy Advocate for and ensure adoption of the PFR Sales Process across the region.
Lead account strategy reviews for top accounts and personally engage key targets.
Coach the team to prioritize high-value activities and maintain disciplined pipeline management.
Resource Allocation and Growth Allocate sales and support resources to maximize coverage and ROI.
Reserve and promote time for proactive growth activities and strategic pursuits.
Set stretch targets and challenge team members to exceed performance expectations.
Team Operations and Development Manage and develop a team of direct reports, overseeing day-to-day operations including expense approvals and equipment tracking.
Assist with customer escalations, complex pricing discussions, and contract negotiations.
Facilitate onboarding, training, capability assessments, development plans, and regular performance reviews.
Promote and enforce health and safety standards, including safety meetings and updates.
Communication and Cross-Functional Collaboration Clearly communicate organizational objectives and regional priorities to the team.
Drive alignment with support, product, marketing, and operations to remove blockers for the field.
Ensure accurate customer documentation and communication in WebCRM.
Key Performance Indicators Revenue attainment versus regional target Forecast accuracy Budget variance reduction and speed of corrective actions Customer satisfaction for major accounts Effective issue resolution Employee engagement, coaching, and development PFR Sales Process and WebCRM adoption Gross margin and margin improvement for the region Qualifications and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field Experience: 7+ years in regional sales, technical sales, or commercial leadership Experience in Pulp & Paper or a similar industrial/manufacturing sector Financial Skills: Strong budgeting, variance analysis, and forecasting capability Leadership: Proven track record of hiring, coaching, succession planning, and performance management with experience leading direct reports Sales Execution: Demonstrated success leading account strategy, complex deals, issue resolution, and process adoption Systems: Proficient with data-driven dashboards and reporting tools Travel: Ability to travel frequently within the region Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
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We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."
Mission
"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."
Positioning
The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.
This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.
Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.
Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.
Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.
Scope of Accountability
Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability
Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.
Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.
Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing
Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).
Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.
Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering
Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).
Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.
Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.
Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration
Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.
Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.
Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.
Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.
Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.
Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.
Core Technical Competencies
AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.
Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.
Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.
Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.
Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.
Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.
FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.
Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.
Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.
Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.
Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.
Qualifications & Experience
12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.
5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.
Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.
Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.
Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.
Certifications:
Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect
Success Metrics
99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.
100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.
25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.
15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.
Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.
Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.
Summary Value Proposition
This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.
It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.
#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:
$145,000.00 - $267,000.00Pay 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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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Overview:
As a Product Owner in Affinity Solutions Technology (AST) you will lead a cross-functional agile team implementing technology solutions for Securian's Affinity Solutions and Securian Canada markets. AST teams demonstrate passion for delivering innovative solutions for clients, customers, and internal partners, driven by creative problem-solving skills, strong collaboration, and analytical abilities.
You need to be passionate about delivering business value through technology while remaining flexible to adapt to evolving and emerging needs. You will partner with stakeholders to define your team's strategy and roadmap, owning your team's prioritization and delivery. You will work closely with your team, other Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineering leaders, and technology partners to deliver solutions using a blend of methodologies.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Partners with the business to build trust and translate operations, customer needs, and technology into impactful digital solutions-resolving trade-offs, managing risks and dependencies, creating and driving product roadmaps with a focus on measurable outcomes, and communicating transparently.
Maintains a backlog to prioritize work/stories for the team by synthesizing all relevant data, research and any other available information.
Engages stakeholders through ongoing collaboration to understand evolving customer needs, advocate for the business, and share insights with teams to drive alignment and optimal outcomes.
Leverages emerging best practices and market trends to drive operational efficiencies and align technology strategies with business goals.
Uses all available resources (e.g., analytics, reporting, surveys, ethnographic research, qualitative data, usability testing) to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.
Effectively communicates product value through storytelling, connecting to business/customer impact and engages stakeholders in strategic decisions to optimize outcomes.
Cross functional understanding of how their work integrates with other business workstreams and initiatives.
Understands how to leverage team effectiveness metrics (e.g., velocity/cycle time) to drive value.
Contributes to strategic product decisions by incorporating total cost of ownership and providing input into operating budget planning.
Participates in governance meetings and communicates technical and business product status and progress with senior leaders.
Creates product delivery commitments such as service level agreements and BCM plans to support resiliency requirements.
Engages in product discovery efforts to identify strategic opportunities.
Proactively develops and demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with the technical product(s) and is conversant in the product architecture to drive growth and improve customer experience.
Directly responsible for implementation, configuration, and/or continuous improvement of a technical product based on value
Anticipates and identifies new product opportunities to drive value. Provides input and leads the design of meaningful tests and learning opportunities.
Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; leads and provides guidance for project management for initiatives, ensuring business objectives are met and business benefits are delivered.
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of agile practices. Understands the fundamentals of iterative development, incremental delivery, backlog management, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.
Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, guide the creation of a self-organizing team, being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.
Ability to influence teams to deliver great customer experience without direct authority.
Working knowledge of Product Management practices.
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage agile team and stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to work with minimal direction, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and manage stressful situations for self and team.
Strong knowledge of technology and architectural principles to drive implementation of scalable, maintainable, and resilient solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven track record as a Product Owner or individual contributor responsible for value and viability of technology solutions.
Proven track record working in an agile environment while delivering results based on effective prioritization.
Experience with stakeholder management and collaboration.
Ability to quickly learn new domains and adapt to changing business needs.
Knowledge of product and project and portfolio management best practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including executives, customers, and technical teams.
Experience identifying critical emerging business needs and service challenges and ability to quickly and effectively shift/coordinate resources to deliver immediate impact.
Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of the highest levels in constructive and collaborative relationships.
Demonstrated results of gaining credibility, gaining respect and building trust, guiding the creation of self-organizing teams and being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.
#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:
$84,000.00 - $155,000.00Pay 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
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.
Job DescriptionProSidian Seeks a Administrative Support IV - Operations headquartered near CONUS - Washington, DC (Remote) to support requirements for Energy & Environmental Management Industry (Nuclear | Oil & Gas | Power & Utilities | Distribution Engineering) Sector Clients.
This CONUS - Washington, DC (Remote) | Junior Consultant - Full-Time position currently best aligns with the Administrative Support Labor Category. Ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive \"Jugaad\" and dialogue targeting mission success. ProSidian Team Members work to provide Energy Industry (Oil & Gas / Power & Utilities) Sector related Management And Operations Consulting Solutions for Nuclear Industry Advisory and Assistance (A&A) Services Support (Support to Fuel Cycle Campaigns) Services on behalf of The US Department of Energy (DOE-ID).
Administrative Support IV - Operations (NOA051) Candidates shall work to support requirements for (Operations Services) and Provides administrative support to technical and management level personnel. Includes, but is not limited to, project administration, planning and coordination, documentation and briefing support, general office support, secretarial support, human resource support.
Examples of General Responsibilities
- Coordinates and plans project / office administration and support.
- Provides general office support, documentation support, project administration, administrative and secretarial support, and human resource support.
- Supports project financial tracking and reporting requirements including project control and account resolution
- Performs other administrative and support functions as assigned.
Administrative Level IV Candidates shall have relevant Energy & Environmental Management Industry (Nuclear | Oil & Gas | Power & Utilities | Distribution Engineering) Sector Experience particularly with background, experience, and credentials to perform Nuclear Industry Advisory and Assistance (A&A) Services Support (Support to Fuel Cycle Campaigns) for Engineering Services on behalf of clients such as U.S. Dept. Of Energy Idaho Operations Office - Nuclear Energy's (NE) Office of Fuel Cycle Technologies supplemented by a High School or Equivalent Education and 10 Yrs. - 12 Yrs. Experience.
Core CompetenciesTeamwork ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader Leadership ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumen understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communication ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivation persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agility ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams Judgment exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications Organization ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
Other RequirementsBusiness Tools understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors Curiosity the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together Humility exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
Benefits and HighlightsProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:
Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis. Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife. Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given. Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees. Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis. Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials. ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program. Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support. Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only. Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA
Title: AI Research Scientist
Location: San Jose, CA
Responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
- Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
- Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
- Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
- Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
- Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
- Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
- Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.
Educational Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.
Industry Experience:
- 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
- Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
- Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
- Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.
Technical Skills:
- Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
- Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
- Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
- Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
- Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
- Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
- Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
- Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.
AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Machine Learning Engineer | Python | Pytorch | Distributed Training | Optimisation | GPU | Hybrid, San Jose, CA
Title: Machine Learning Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA
Responsibilities:
- Productize and optimize models from Research into reliable, performant, and cost-efficient services with clear SLOs (latency, availability, cost).
- Scale training across nodes/GPUs (DDP/FSDP/ZeRO, pipeline/tensor parallelism) and own throughput/time-to-train using profiling and optimization.
- Implement model-efficiency techniques (quantization, distillation, pruning, KV-cache, Flash Attention) for training and inference without materially degrading quality.
- Build and maintain model-serving systems (vLLM/Triton/TGI/ONNX/TensorRT/AITemplate) with batching, streaming, caching, and memory management.
- Integrate with vector/feature stores and data pipelines (FAISS/Milvus/Pinecone/pgvector; Parquet/Delta) as needed for production.
- Define and track performance and cost KPIs; run continuous improvement loops and capacity planning.
- Partner with ML Ops on CI/CD, telemetry/observability, model registries; partner with Scientists on reproducible handoffs and evaluations.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelors in computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s preferred (or equivalent industry experience).
- Strong systems/ML engineering with exposure to distributed training and inference optimization.
Industry Experience:
- 3–5 years in ML/AI engineering roles owning training and/or serving in production at scale.
- Demonstrated success delivering high-throughput, low-latency ML services with reliability and cost improvements.
- Experience collaborating across Research, Platform/Infra, Data, and Product functions.
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with deep learning frameworks: PyTorch (primary), TensorFlow.
- Exposure to large model training techniques (DDP, FSDP, ZeRO, pipeline/tensor parallelism); distributed training experience a plus
- Optimization: experience profiling and optimizing code execution and model inference: (PTQ/QAT/AWQ/GPTQ), pruning, distillation, KV-cache optimization, Flash Attention
- Scalable serving: autoscaling, load balancing, streaming, batching, caching; collaboration with platform engineers.
- Data & storage: SQL/NoSQL, vector stores (FAISS/Milvus/Pinecone/pgvector), Parquet/Delta, object stores.
- Write performant, maintainable code
- Understanding of the full ML lifecycle: data collection, model training, deployment, inference, optimization, and evaluation.
Machine Learning Engineer | Python | Pytorch | Distributed Training | Optimisation | GPU | Hybrid, San Jose, CA
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
