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Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist

Onsite: Passaic County, NJ

Position Summary

The Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, maintaining, and executing a compliant duty drawback program while maximizing duty recovery opportunities. This role will oversee the collection and analysis of import/export documentation, manage drawback claims, and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.

The position will also play a key role in identifying potential tariff reimbursement opportunities, including those resulting from recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and regulatory developments, ensuring the company captures all eligible duty recovery opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Duty Drawback Program Management

• Coordinate, maintain, and execute a compliant duty drawback program, including data and document collection (import, export, receiving, manufacturing, etc.) and auditing prior to claim submissions.
• Prepare and file drawback submissions and ensure timely submission of claims with appropriate documentation.
• Direct and manage the workload of the duty drawback broker, ensuring accurate and complete data is provided.
• Review company import/export activity to maximize duty recovery opportunities.
• Monitor drawback bond sufficiency and work with Customs Regulatory teams to make adjustments as required.
• Manage and document drawback refunds, ensuring accurate allocation to business units and reporting to Finance.

Trade Compliance & Tariff Strategy

• Identify opportunities for tariff reimbursement or duty recovery, including those related to recent legal and regulatory developments affecting tariffs.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory updates, court rulings, and federal policy changes impacting global trade and duty drawback programs.
• Evaluate the potential impact of South American duty structures and trade regulations on company import/export operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Drive process improvements in collaboration with Manufacturing, Accounting, and Finance to maximize refund recovery per manufactured unit.
• Coordinate with business units, Customs Regulatory teams, and duty drawback brokers regarding drawback desk reviews and regulatory inquiries (CF28s).
• Conduct feasibility analyses to determine eligibility for Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zones.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain and update Drawback Manufacturing Rulings, and prepare submissions for new activities when required.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, templates, and documentation related to duty drawback processes.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on duty drawback strategies, compliance requirements, and recovery opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing U.S. Customs Duty Drawback programs.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) required.
• Strong knowledge of CFR Titles 15 and 19, including in-depth understanding of Duty Drawback regulations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and filing drawback submissions and regulatory documentation with U.S. Customs.
• Working knowledge of international trade regulations and duties within South American markets, including import/export considerations across the region.
• Ability to identify compliance issues and propose corrective actions and process improvements.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Global Trade Management software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) with strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, sales, logistics, order management, and engineering across multiple time zones.

Urban Planner / Architect / Engineer Project Manager

Real Estate Development

Company Overview:

We are a small but prominent real estate development company based in New York City, specializing in the conversion of office buildings into residential condos and rentals, as well as the construction of new ground-up rental and condo buildings in both New York City and nearby New Jersey. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, we take pride in transforming urban landscapes and creating spaces that enhance communities.

Position: Project Manager

Location: New York City, NY

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the project manager in overseeing various real estate development projects.
• Coordinate project timelines, schedules, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Assist in managing project budgets, expenses, and financial documentation.
• Conduct research and analysis related to architectural design, engineering, real estate finance, or construction as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and financial analysts.
• Prepare and distribute reports, presentations, and correspondence as required.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Real Estate Development.
• 3+ years of experience in real estate development, architecture, engineering, or finance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in architecture, engineering, or real estate development.
• Knowledge of zoning regulations, building codes, and permit processes in New York City and New Jersey.
• Familiarity with financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting in real estate development.
• Understanding of architectural and engineering design principles and the software utilized to bring those designs to life.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and career advancement potential.

Experience level:

• 3 year minimum

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Manhattan, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $125,000

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Manhattan, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

• Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
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• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
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• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Business Overview

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at Summary

TheLead Product Designer for our Activation product group will lead and scale design strategy across multiple interrelated product lines within our larger suite of industry-leading digital solutions. This role is ideal for a strong design individual contributor who leads by example and is highly collaborative, thriving at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution. We're looking for someone who is curious, passionate and ready to grow in bringing a systems-thinking mindset to complex product ecosystems.

As a product design lead, you will execute and advocate for improved quality of design standards across the team, and mentor a team of diverse designers. Our team is highly people-centered - we are looking for someone who fits in with our culture of strong empathy, desire to understand challenges deeply, eats feedback for breakfast and always innovating on how we can better collaborate and align with each other. You will champion user-centered design practices and ensure a cohesive, state-of-the-art experience across products. You look forward to daily close collaboration with other designers, product, engineering, product solutions, marketing, agency and executive stakeholders to align design with business goals and user needs.

You will report into the Director of Product Design, supporting and leading a team designers across UX/UI and creative direction needs. You will be involved in every step of the design process - envisioning, creating, maintaining, and evolving products throughout the product life cycle. You take initiative in growing your researching, wireframing, prototyping, designing, andteam dynamicspractice - leading by example. We are looking for a leadthat is excited about the opportunity to mentor a small team of designers by leading design reviews and deepen our relationships with product owners.

Design Execution and Leadership

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• Actively design for multiple subproducts in the Activation product group, identifying common themes and identifying best-practice assets, templates and components for the product group
  
• Provide hands-on feedback and creative direction to team members on key projects, particularly those with high strategic importance
  
• Champion human-centered, accessible, inclusive and ethical design practices
  
• Work with the Director of Product Design on developing forward-looking, holistic design vision across multiple product lines
  
• Translate company and product roadmaps into actionable design priorities, ensuring scalability, consistency, and excellence
  
• Advocate for design as a strategic advantage across the Activation product group
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to ship features that are intuitive, elegant, and impactful
  
• Act as the design voice in business and scrum meetings, providing insight into customer needs, usability, and experience metrics
  
• Work closely with marketing and brand teams to ensure seamless end-to-end user journeys
  

Innovation & User Insights

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• Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and technologies to keep the organization on the cutting edge of design excellence
  
• Promote research-driven design, balancing qualitative insights and quantitative data to inform decisions
  
• Bonus: Actively understands and/or uses AI and agentic workflows, bringing insights into both ways of working and product priorities
  

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• 5+ years in product design (UX/UI)
  
• Expert in Figma
  
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, design systems, and dual agile development processes
  
• Strong understanding of atomic design practices and extendingdesign system patterns for new scenarios
  
• Facilitates appropriate research/UX/UI activities needed across the design process
  
• Very organized, strong attention to detail, and high personal standards of design standards and hygiene
  
• Eager to learn new skillsets and try new ways of thinking
  
• A proactive problem solver
  
• Experience mentoring, teaching or instructing junior and peer designers
  
• Passion for coaching, learning from and inspiring small teams of designers in quality of work and design standards
  
• Experience balancing design needs across multiple, interrelated product lines.
  
• Strong portfolio showcasing modern, scalable product experiences for web
  
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional, product-led organizations
  
• A growth mindset and bias toward action
  

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• Experience with B2B SaaS or complex enterprise platforms, especially for media planning / advertising technology products
  
• Background in design operations, systems thinking, or service design
  
• Fluency in modern design, prototyping and animation tools (Figma, Adobe)
  
• Familiarity with analytics and research platforms (analytics, survey, A/B testing tools)
  
• Experiments with AI platforms and resources (Chat GPT, Runway, Midjourney, Perplexity, Adobe Firefly, etc.)
  
• Complementary design skillsets such as motion graphics, animation, illustration, 3D/4D/XR, machine learning, data visualization
  
• A passion for crafting exceptional product experiences
  
• A strong design point of view-paired with openness to feedback and iteration
  
• Empathy for both users and your cross-functional partners
  
• Experience or interest in adtech, marcomm or ad agencies
  

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

It is the policy of our company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with our company, please .

• Inspect electrical construction work associated with aeronautical lighting systems, 5kV systems, electrical substations/regulators, high-tension systems, Fiber Optic communication infrastructure, fire alarm systems, and other electrical-based work.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability and compliance with codes and contract requirements.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, daily narratives, controlled inspection reports, and time/material documentation.
• Identify potential extra work issues and provide estimates, sketches, and supporting documentation.
• Review contractor payment requests and recommend reasonableness to the Resident Engineer.
• Ensure contractor compliance with MWBE participation, certified payrolls, and other regulatory reporting.
• Maintain accurate project records, databases, and filing systems.
• Coordinate inspections, meetings, and follow-ups with contractors and internal staff.
• Enforce safety compliance including LOTO, fall protection, trench excavation, confined space, and permit-required confined space OSHA regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience inspecting electrical construction work, with projects ranging from $500K to $5M+ in size and varying complexity.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to obtain high-level security clearance such as SWAC, SIDA at Airports, or TWIC at Ports.
• Night and weekend shifts required.
• Completion of 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Training.
• Relevant Electrical Licenses/Certifications: NJ DCA Electrical Inspector License, NICET Certifications - Electrical Power Tests and Fire Alarm Systems Level III or higher.

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, safety standards, and inspection procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment in task execution.
• Experience with large-scale, complex construction projects preferred.

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD) and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development assistance

Experienced Project Estimator who manages construction budgeting and bidding for a wide range of project types and sizes. Interact daily with subcontractors, client consultants and the project team to ensure a clear understanding of a project’s objectives and schedule.

Responsible for value engineering, budget controls, alternative and comparative studies and constructability reviews. Responsible to ensure that estimates, bids and GMP’s are complete, accurate, and well supported by recent pricing data and subcontractor input.

Working as part of the Estimating team and capable of managing projects independently. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Project Preconstruction and Construction Teams in estimating functions throughout preconstruction and construction phases.
• Coordinate trade partner bid lists with procurement for budget pricing and bidding.
• Lead review meetings with owner, architect, and project consultants.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder.
• Manage distribution of current design documents for trade partner budgeting and bidding; ensure account for sufficient trade partner input.
• Review design documents for completion; assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimates.
• Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions, identify and capture scope not included in design documents.
• Support Project Manager in set-up of estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix.
• Perform quantity take-off, analysis, estimate, and studies for assigned trades and building systems.
• Provide pricing for value engineering, alternates, options, and special studies.
• Utilize Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take-off and visualization to support complete estimate preparation.
• Prepare trade partner bid proposal forms and bid recording sheets for assigned trades, evaluate trade partner input for scope inclusion, and identify scope gaps and overlaps, coordinate with other staff managing trades.
• Ensure complete and accurate pricing within estimate or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), reflect recent pricing data and trade partner bids or budgets.
• Participate in estimate review meetings with internal stakeholders to validate estimate prior to client delivery
• Lead coordination of operational input during estimating, bidding, and GMP process; ensure estimate incorporates detailed General Conditions/Requirement (GC/GRs) study and site logistics and Building LIFE as prepared by Operations.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Cost Engineering or similar.

·        Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Estimating in the New York Construction Industry.

·        Building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices knowledge

·        Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

·        Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents

·        Conceptual ability, able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of owner/architect requirements

·        Project management of competing demands, and meet established deadlines

·        Professional verbal and written communication skills.

·        Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with estimating software.

We kindly request that staffing and recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us about this position. We are managing this search internally. Unsolicited candidate submissions will not be accepted and will not create any financial obligation.

About the Company

Avdoo is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager with a background at a leading engineering or architecture firm. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in a specialized aspect of building design or construction, while also demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the entire development process—from predevelopment through closeout. This individual should have a proven track record of managing contractors and vendors, maintaining tight control over schedules and budgets, and navigating complex project dynamics. As an owner-builder, Avdoo's Construction Project Managers wear two hats—representing both owner and general contractor. This unique position requires balancing cost control and quality with the urgency and entrepreneurial mindset of a developer. We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-oriented leader who thrives on problem solving and brings energy and initiative to every challenge. Strong skills in interpreting construction documents, overseeing inspections, and delivering high-performance, sustainable buildings are essential.

About the Role

Qualifications: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in ground-up construction working for a large General Contractor or Engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, strategy, and execution from preconstruction through closeout
• Collaborate with other construction managers, contractors, and design teams, international consultants & suppliers to ensure that design intent is maintained during the construction phase
• Develop detailed cost estimates, budgets, and schedules, continuously monitoring and updating throughout project lifecycle
• Lead value engineering initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining design
• Manage bid processes, subcontractor selection, and negotiation, ensuring alignment with project objectives and budgetary constraints
• Direct design coordination meetings and on-site construction activities, providing technical expertise and timely resolution to challenges
• Serve as primary point of contact for city agencies (DOB, FDNY, etc.) and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with project accounting to manage ACRs and change order logs, ensuring financial transparency and accountability
• Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers
• Present project status and recommendations to ownership/leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• In-depth understanding of ground up construction and luxury interior construction processes
• Proven track record of leading complex residential or commercial projects in NYC
• Seasoned Construction Project Manager with a strong technical foundation in a specific specialty & means/methods
• Skilled in managing the full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout
• Technical knowledge of various superstructure types, MEP system types and base building integration, façade / curtain wall types and methods of assembly (as well as specialty contractors and fabricators, and interior finishings)
• Experience with BIM Coordination
• Proficiency in CAD programs for takeoffs and construction detailing, including AutoCAD, Revit, and Blue Beam
• Expertise in drafting scopes of work for all trades and complete sourcing
• Familiarity with NYC local codes, regulations and processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a drive for excellence
• Effective communicator and possess strong leadership abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously & prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Pay range and compensation package

Salary starts at $135,000 and benefits include healthcare with an Employer contribution (subject to applicable exclusions and limitations), access to commuter benefits, and a 401(k) with Employer match.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Avdoo is committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Scope of Job
PowerFlex, an EDF power solutions company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support cost-effective and low-carbon electrification and transportation. We deliver integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, based on proprietary technology, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology is deployed at scale to prominent commercial customers such as Adobe, DHL, Prologis, Target, and municipalities such as County of LA. PowerFlex is a top 5 provider in each of Commercial Solar, Storage and EV Charging in the US.

The Interconnection Specialistis responsible formanaging the end-to-end utility interconnection process for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar and battery energy storage projects. Theobjectiveof this role is to drive the interconnection process frominitialsubmission to signed agreement, meeting all schedulemilestonesand providing consistent status updates to internal stakeholders. The Interconnection Specialist mitigates project risk,optimizestimelines for utility interconnection approval, and ensures that distributed energy resources are successfully integrated into the electrical grid.

Location
This role is open to be a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA,San Diego, CA orLos Angeles, CA. or New York City, NY)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility feedback and deficiency responses to progress interconnection applications through utility studies nationally.
• Ensureall interconnection submissions areaccurate, complete, andtimely.
• Manage relationships with third-party engineering vendor partners to oversee the creation of interconnection drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical exhibits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility representatives to negotiate study timelines, resolve technical discrepancies, andexpeditethe approval process.
• Proactively develop and grow strategic relationships with utility representatives and engineering departments to improve communication channels andexpediteproject reviews.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of utility tariffs, interconnection rules, and net metering policies across variousjurisdictionsto support project feasibility assessments.
• Facilitate project-specific review meetings with utility representatives, developmentengineersand project developers to review results and options to move project forward
• Facilitate regular status meetings with development engineers and project developers to provide visibility into interconnection milestones and potential bottlenecks.
• Ensure all final approved utility documentation and correspondence are organized and archived within the project management system for a clean transition to the Execution team.
• Collaborate with Business Development Analysts and Project Development teams to evaluate new utility markets, providing critical research on interconnection timelines, estimated costs, and application processes.
• Collaborate withPowerFlex'sPolicy Team to escalate issues and file complaints as needed

Qualifications
Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experiencerequired; B.S. preferred
• 2-4 years of relevant experience

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects simultaneously across different utilities and stages of development.
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills, witha track recordof successfully navigating utility bureaucracies to resolve technical or administrative bottlenecks. The Interconnection Specialist will alsobe responsible forcoordinating with several internal teams to drive project success.
• Vendor Management:Demonstratedability to manage third-party engineering consultants, ensuring deliverables meet strict technical standards and project deadlines.
• Regulatory Expertise:Understanding ofutility tariffs such as California Rule 21 (or equivalent state-specific interconnection rules).
• Market Research: Ability to analyze and synthesize utility manuals andstatepolicies to help guide the business development team in new geographic markets.
• Software Skills:Proficiencyin project management software (e.g., Salesforce, Smartsheet, or Procore).

Compensation
The pay range for this position is $90,360 to $110,440 annually. Title and compensation will be determined based on experience and may align to either the Project Developer or Senior Project Developer level. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

Physical Requirements
Remaining in a seated position.Long hours oncomputerkeyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

Working Conditions
Approximately 90% of the time is spent in the office environment,utilizingcomputers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint,Publisherand Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment.Possibly 10%of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings or field traveling to project sites.

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Our company-wide approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is focused on our workplace, community and business outcomes. We believe Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a key component to our mission of delivering renewable solutions and leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. As such, we strive to become a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Our aspiration is to build a culture of belonging and accountability by creating opportunities for growth and continuous learning to ensure progress.

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The Integration Architect defines, designs, and governs enterprise integration architecture standards across AWS, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and on-prem systems. This consultant creates scalable integration blueprints, reusable patterns, and secure connectivity frameworks that ensure interoperability, reliability, and domain-aligned data exchange. The role partners closely with domain teams, platform engineering, API management teams, and enterprise architecture to accelerate delivery while maintaining architectural integrity.

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• Define and maintain enterprise standards for API design, event schemas, messaging patterns, and integration of contracts.
  
• Establish integration governance across AWS, Azure, MS Fabric, and on-prem systems.
  
• Define patterns for ADS (Authorized Data Sources) alignment, data contracts, schema evolution, and anchor key management.
  
• Enforce adherence to enterprise security principles, including OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, TLS, Zero Trust patterns.
  

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• Build and maintain unified enterprise integration architecture blueprints spanning cloud, Fabric, and on prem connectivity.
  
• Create domain specific and cross domain integration flow maps, canonical API patterns, and event driven reference architectures.
  
• Align AWS, Azure, MS Fabric, and on-prem patterns under Unified Architecture.
  

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• Develop reusable integration patterns for:
  
  
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  • AWS: API Gateway, Event Bridge, SNS/SQS, Lambda, Step Functions, Glue, EMR, Redshift, Lake Formation, Kinesis, AWS Batch, AWS ECR, AWS ECS Fargate.
    
  • Azure: APIM, Functions, Service Bus, Azure Data Factory (all IR types), Azure Synapse Pipelines, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Batch, Azure Data Explorer ingestion.
    
  • MS Fabric: Data Factory pipelines, Lakehouse ingestion interfaces, Fabric Data Pipelines, Notebook-based ETL, Warehouse ingestion.
    
  • On prem: MFT, MQ, legacy services.
    
  
  
  
• Provide templates for API contracts, event schemas, integration error handling, observability hooks, and resiliency patterns.
  

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• Define integration patterns incorporating ADS rules, domain ownership, and anchor key management for interoperability.
  
• Ensure all integration patterns embed security, observability, lineage awareness, and operational resiliency.
  
• Collaborate with data governance to ensure consistent entity resolution and cross?domain identifier mapping.
  

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• Guide domain teams in implementing target state integration architectures.
  
• Lead or participate in architecture reviews for API designs, event models, platform integrations, and connectivity.
  
• Recommend modernization opportunities to retire from legacy integration mechanisms and adopt event-driven/API?first models.
  

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• 8-12+ years in integration architecture, API engineering, event-driven design, or hybrid integration.
  
• Strong hands-on expertise across:
  
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  • AWS: API Gateway, Event Bridge, SNS/SQS, Lambda, Step Functions, Glue, EMR, Redshift, Lake Formation, Kinesis, AWS Batch, AWS ECR, AWS ECS Fargate.
    
  • Azure: APIM, Functions, Service Bus, Azure Data Factory (all IR types), Azure Synapse Pipelines, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Batch, Azure Data Explorer ingestion.
    
  • MS Fabric: Data Factory pipelines, Lakehouse ingestion interfaces, Fabric Data Pipelines, Notebook-based ETL, Warehouse ingestion.
    
  • RDBMS: SQL, Oracle, DB2, RDS, etc.
    
  • On prem: MQ, MFT, REST/SOAP services.
    
  
  
  
• Understanding of ADS, anchor key management, data/domain contracts, lineage aware integration.
  
• Experience designing event driven, API first, batch, and hybrid integration architectures.
  

GEICO is seeking a visionary and strategic HR 1st Line of Defense Control/Risk Director to drive risk management and controls across our Human Resources (HR) functions. This high-impact role is designed for an initiative-taking leader who excels in partnership, thrives in collaborative environments, and brings a strong action-oriented approach. The ideal candidate will champion a process mindsetidentifying enhancement and re-engineering opportunities and leveraging AI and automation to deliver efficiency and effectiveness in key HR activities. Most importantly, this leader will demonstrate a \"can do\" mentality, focused on \"getting to yes\" and breaking down barriers to achieve solutions that align with both risk management objectives and business priorities.

This hybrid role requires on-site presence three days per week at one of GEICO's office locations: Chevy Chase, MD; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; or New York, NY.

• Strategic Partnership: Build and nurture strong relationships across HR, business units, and Technology functions to seamlessly integrate risk management into HR initiatives.
• Risk-Based Approach: Understand and prioritize business needs, applying a risk-based mindset to HR processes and controls.
• Process Mindset & Innovation: Advocate for process improvement, actively seeking opportunities for enhancement, re-engineering, and leveraging AI or automation to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Can Do Mentality & Getting to Yes: Approach challenges with optimism, persistence, and resourcefulnessalways striving to find practical solutions and drive consensus that aligns business objectives with risk mitigation.
• Continuous Improvement: Deliver ongoing transformation within HR controls, supporting business growth and compliance through innovative process changes.
• Governance and Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures that fulfill regulatory requirements and uphold internal standards.
• Team Leadership: Build, guide, and empower a collaborative team focused on designing, monitoring, and remediating HR controls.
• Stakeholder Communication: Clearly and effectively communicate risk events, issues, and process updates to HR leadership, the Audit Committee, and external auditors.
• Training and Awareness: Lead educational sessions for HR staff on risk management, controls, and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, or compliance, preferably within HR or large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated partnership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across diverse functions.
• Initiative-taking, action-oriented mindset with a focus on results and continuous improvement.
• Process-driven, with the ability to propose and implement enhancement opportunities, including re-engineering and AI/automation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill and present complex issues clearly.
• Strong prioritization skills for thriving in fast-paced, changing environments.

• Master's degree in HR, business, or finance (HR certifications or risk management credentials are a plus).
• Experience with data analysis, process automation, or HR analytics.
• Background in SOX compliance, forensic audit, or control design relating to HR.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join GEICO during a period of transformationleading impactful change in HR risk management, promoting a culture of \"getting to yes,\" and helping shape the future of our organization.

Annual Salary $146,575.00 - $229,600.00. The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life's twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we're constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.

We're an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers' expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you'll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people's lives.

Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career and your potential in mind. You'll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.

Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.

As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.

Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family's overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.