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Responsibilities
Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- 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
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Manages the development, implementation, maintenance, and support of emerging and existing systems and technologies at the CTA, including both operational and administrative software systems and associated hardware, voice/video/data networks, data warehouse and data lakes, security systems, wired and wireless infrastructure, and all associated telecommunication systems and devices.
o Champion adoption of contemporary and emerging technologies to modernize CTA’s applications, systems and platforms, tele-communication infrastructure, public transit systems and public safety systems and technologies to support and further the mission of the CTA.
o Establish and implement a strategic data plan for data storage and compliance, access, data warehouse expansion and cloud migration.
o Lead enterprise telecommunication and network infrastructure modernization programs with a strategic approach to improve reliability, performance and coverage across CTA’s facilities and field operations.
Perform audits of all legacy technologies and continue oversight of the maintenance and support of a fiber optic infrastructure, subway cellular infrastructure, UHF infrastructure and IP telephone infrastructure.
o Direct lifecycle management and continuous improvements of CTA’s enterprise systems, transit and public safety technology including control center systems, dispatch/communications platforms, camera and video platforms, radio infrastructure, incident management, transit tracking, digital signage and public address systems.
Utilize standard methodologies and quality assurance practices that reflect industry best practices.
o Lead creation and continual refinement of IT strategy and projects in cooperation with CTA leadership, departments, staff, and outside consultant staff.
o Direct and ensure implementation of IT strategy and best practices for proactive management of IT assets and infrastructure.
o Direct and ensure that customer/client IT needs are translated into tangible project goals and schedules.
Oversee the composition and research of project specifications methodology and procedures.
o Direct IT Operations (multiple service desks and field support) establishing ITIL-based processes for incident, problem, change and release management with measurable Service Level Agreements.
o In partnership with CTA’s Cyber Security team, oversee the implementation of information security infrastructure, systems, procedures, and standards in order to protect all data of the CTA from cyber security threats.
o Effectively manage multiple IT contracts and vendors, grants and budget funding.
o Collaborate with CTA Finance department to ensure proper management and record-keeping of multi-million dollar capital grant investments.
Collaborate with CTA Procurement to ensure proper management and record keeping of multi-million dollar contracts.
o Lead cloud and emerging technology functions, including migration, planning, platform operations and evaluating/operationalizing innovations that improve services and cost efficiency.
• Hold department accountable and responsible for meeting the objectives and goals of the CTA and support an innovation-focused culture and mindset.
o Provide executive and policy direction to managerial, professional, and technical staff (including vendor and contractors) engaged in implementing technology functions.
o Establish and execute programs to meet objectives and develop an organization that effectively administers area responsibilities and functions.
o Evaluate the performance of management and supervisory staff for compliance with CTA programs and policies and attainment of goals and objectives.
o Establish operational readiness, training and knowledge management programs for technology teams and business users, improving adoption, reducing downtime and strengthening front line support.
• Represent the department and the CTA with various levels of management throughout the CTA and with other local agencies.
Collaborate with management and staff in the development of strategic and operating plans of the CTA.
• Lead the preparation and administration of the Capital and Operating budget of the Technology Department.
Oversee, manage and present operating budgets and capital investment requests to top CTA management and various funding and regulatory agencies to ensure mission-critical systems and infrastructure are kept in good working order (state of good repair).
Create technology capital plan and roadmap for infrastructure, system and technology asset renewal based on lifecycle requirements.
• Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff.
Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
Develop strategies for maintaining staff skills and knowledge consistent with current industry standards.
Ensure coverage and succession planning for all personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to this position may include the following jobs: Job Title • Directors • General Managers • Senior Managers CHALLENGES • Keeping abreast of new and quickly changing developments and advancements within telecommunications infrastructure, public transit technology and public safety technology.
• Designing and implementing technology programs that adapt to changing CTA and customer needs and expectations.
• Navigating a highly regulated environment to finance and procure technology.
• Managing the transformation of CTA's legacy technologies and systems to modern systems and tools while maintaining service levels of existing technologies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in IT Management, Technology, or a related discipline, plus ten (10) years of experience in managing technology applications, systems, devices, telecommunications infrastructure, projects, support and operations, of which five (5) years is in a staff supervisory or management role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In addition, ten (10) or more years of experience in leading, large, cross-functional teams or enterprise-wide technology programs.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology Management preferred.
• Experience managing Technology department in a public agency, transportation telecommunications or utility company preferred.
• Experience leading, developing, and implementing Technology strategy preferred.
• Experience developing and managing IT Policy and standards including IT enterprise Security.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Detailed knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of information technology, technology, and related programs.
• Detailed knowledge of the operations, services, and activities of a large-scale technology program.
• Detailed knowledge of related local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Detailed knowledge of the methods and practices in budget planning and administration • Detailed knowledge of the principles of leadership, team building, motivation, and conflict resolution.
• Detailed knowledge of cyber security trends and developments in IT risk management.
• Detailed knowledge of various compliance standards (PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.) and guidelines as relates to information technology.
• Working knowledge of public funding options and investment opportunities.
• Working knowledge of public procurement policies, contract negotiations and vendor management.
• Working knowledge in multiple technology disciplines overseen by this position.
• Working knowledge of the methods and principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Strong leadership, team building and organizational skills, attention to detail and proven ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to interact positively and successful with all levels of the organization and community.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including presentation experience to diverse audiences.
• Strong networking skills with experts in industry – solid record of maintaining and developing successful relationships.
• Strong ability to multi-task and to handle multiple programs and projects.
• Strong organization, financial, presentation, and operational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to competently plan, direct and coordinate the functions of the department.
• Ability to define, develop and evaluate objectives, standards and performance levels for assigned groups.
• Ability to review, assess, and evaluate data from various diverse sources and generate effective solutions and competent decisions.
• Ability to maintain amiable and effective working relations with management and external contacts.
• Ability to produce technical reports using desktop publishing software and other IT related systems and programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS • General office environment.
• Working conditions are normally administrative in nature, but may periodically require employee to adjust to conditions to address the technical and project support needs of the CTA.
• This position is considered a "C-List" position under the “Revolving Door” prohibition within the State Officials and Employees Act (5 ILCS 430/5-45), which contains a number of post-employment restrictions CTA employees in C-list designated positions must follow.
Among other requirements listed in this statute, CTA employees in C-list designated positions are required to follow State notification procedures to the Office of the Executive Inspector General prior to acceptance of any applicable non-State employment or may be fined significant penalties.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED • Standard office equipment.
• Personal computer and related software.
• All technologies that are information-based and generate data used by applications across the enterprise, or involve standards computing platforms running on common infrastructures, including: Centralized Computer Systems, PC's, LANs and Network Architecture Construction, Communications Technology (Radio, etc.), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Distributed Departmental Systems.
Please note, employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve.
CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result.
If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date.
CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
Come be a part of the transformation happening at Loyola Medicine. New state of the art Regional Clinical Laboratory. The new lab enables greater operational efficiencies, improved turnaround times to support future growth and expansion into emerging technologies and lab testing methodologies.
Hours:
- Full-Time (1.0) FTE
- Evenings; 3:00pm 11:30pm
- Rotating Weekends and Holidays
- Area: Blood Bank
- Location: Maywood, IL
About the role
In this role, the Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for supporting the delivery of patient care by performing laboratory testing that is utilized in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. This includes waived, moderate and high complexity testing. *Experience with waived, moderate, and high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting through education or work experience required*
What you'll do
Performs all laboratory testing, including the pre-examination phase in accordance with standard operating procedures and accreditation guidelines to support the delivery of patient care.
Conducts and documents established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluates the results of quality control testing and implements corrective action according to established protocols to ensure the accuracy and quality of patient testing.
Here's what you'll need
Required:
Bachelor's Degree/OR associate's degree- Medical Laboratory Science Program
Specific Degree(s): Medical Technology, Medical Technician, Medical Laboratory Science
Blood Bank experience required
Licensure/Certifications
Preferred:
Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent
Other: Laboratory certification required (ASCP or HEW)
Perks & Benefits
Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
Competitive Shift Differentials
Daily Pay NEW
Career Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
403(b) with Employer Match
On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
Referral Rewards
Perks Program
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.
Pay Range: $30.00 – $45.00 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Trinity Health Benefits Summary
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Vice President, Strategic Finance & Capital Management
Full Time
Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
Salary Range:$200,000.00 To $230,000.00 Annually
Position Overview
The VP of Strategic Finance and Capital Management is a senior leadership role responsible for creating strong financial performance throughout the organization and optimally utilizing capital to achieve the company's strategy. This includes being responsible for enterprise performance improvement, establishing a long-term capital strategy that aligns with the product and growth strategy, evaluating internal and external investments to achieve growth, efficiency and profits, and leading the AM Best rating process. The role influences executive decision-making through compelling data storytelling and ensures rating stability, capital adequacy, and strategic alignment across the organization.
This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
Key Focus Areas
- Financial value creation
- Enterprise capital strategy
- Operational cost analysis and process performance optimization
- Credit Rating Agency management
- Executive communication and cross-functional leadership
Essential Elements
Strategic & Financial Leadership
- Steer performance optimization—monitor pricing, loss ratios, operating costs, and overall product profitability; develop actionable strategies to optimize operations, creating efficiencies and implementing cost reductions where needed.
- Conduct deep dive operational cost analyses across business processes (e.g., service, underwriting, claims, product delivery), identifying key cost drivers, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
- Partner with business leaders to source and evaluate new opportunities, strategic investments, and acquisitions providing financial expertise, including building end-to-end financial proformas, operational scaling models, resource/staffing models, workflow cost assessments, and ROI targets for enterprise initiatives and new product launches.
- Develop operational financial models that integrate volume forecasts, unit cost assumptions, throughput capacity, and efficiency improvements to guide scalable growth strategies.
- Serve as a key financial partner to the Business Transformation Office, validating business cases, advising on prioritization, and implementing financial benefit realization frameworks.
- Develop ROI metrics for internal business transformation initiatives and track those metrics; quickly respond when an initiative falls outside the metrics.
- Own the enterprise capital strategy—design, run, and refine capital models, stress tests, and ORSA scenario plans to protect solvency, optimize allocation and achieve product growth strategies; partner with business leaders to ensure capital strategy aligns with and supports the product and growth strategies.
- Lead strategic scenario modeling—build and stress-test multi-year dynamic models and translate results into actionable strategies.
- Drive rolling forecast & continuous planning.
AM Best Rating
- Lead the AM Best annual rating review and strategy for long-term rating stability.
- Align capital strategy to risk appetite—connect risk limits and product roadmaps to capital deployment decisions.
Advanced Visualization & Influence
- Data Storytelling—translate complex financial data points and trends into compelling narratives for executive-level decision-making.
- Executive Influence—deliver insights in a way that drives strategic alignment and accelerates decisions at the CEO and Board level.
Requirements
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field required
- Master's degree in finance or accounting (MBA) preferred
- Professional credentials such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Accountant (CFA) or actuarial designation (AS/FSA) preferred
Experience and Skills
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial planning and capital strategy, insurance industry preferred.
- Communication and Influence: Experience presenting to rating agencies and executive committees, with ability to influence strategic decisions at the highest level.
- Value Creation: Proven track record in optimizing financial performance by identifying better strategies and/or internal processes.
- Corporate Development Acumen: Experience assisting with acquisition analysis and financial modeling for inorganic growth opportunities.
- Financial Modeling: Proven mastery of complex modeling techniques, including scenario analysis, capital adequacy projections, and stress testing under US GAAP / Statutory frameworks.
- Enterprise Capital Strategy: Expertise in capital modeling, stress testing, and ORSA scenario planning to ensure solvency and optimize capital allocation.
- Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in leading the adoption of AI-driven forecasting tools, cloud-based EPM platforms and advanced visualization tools like Power BI.
- Leadership: Demonstrated success in cross-functional leadership, partnering with actuarial, IT, operations, and product teams to deliver integrated financial strategies. Comfortable driving organizational change and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Ratings Management: Deep understanding of AM Best rating methodology and ability to lead annual rating review and strategy
Travel Required
- Up to 10% travel domestically
3-6 Month Contract | Potential to Extend
40 Hours per Week
Hybrid - Downtown Chicago (Onsite Tuesday-Thursday, Remote Monday and Friday)
Our agency client is seeking a Project Management Director with experience in food packaging, process optimization, and documentation to support one of their high-profile accounts. This engagement will run 3 to 6 months with the potential for extension.
This is an excellent opportunity for a tech-savvy, strategic project management leader who excels at guiding teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth project delivery. The Director will oversee a team of 10 project managers and serve as the main point of contact for both internal teams and clients.
You will ensure that all projects meet scope, timeline, budget, quality, and margin expectations while supporting a fast-paced environment that delivers more than 200 projects per month.
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day project delivery for a major, high-visibility food packaging account
- Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets in partnership with clients and internal teams
- Define project goals and ensure alignment with client vision and business objectives
- Own and track project margins and identify optimization opportunities
- Mentor and manage a team of 10 project managers
- Collaborate closely with designers, strategists, account managers, and cross-functional partners
- Serve as the primary client contact for project-related communication, updates, and relationship building
- Communicate project milestones, risks, and updates proactively
- Partner with the PMO to ensure consistent delivery standards and adherence to organizational processes
- Implement PMO best practices and methodologies across all phases of the project lifecycle
- Oversee project portfolio planning and ensure alignment with the overall business strategy
- Provide accurate reporting, insights, and recommendations to leadership
- Drive continuous process improvement and workflow documentation
Requirements
- A background in food packaging or a related industry is required
- Strong client-facing experience with the ability to maintain and grow relationships
- Proven project leadership and strategic planning skills
- Experience leading a team of 10 or more project managers
- Highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced workflow (200+ projects per month)
- Skilled in process optimization and documentation
- Tech-savvy, with experience using project management tools (Workfront strongly preferred)
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Email Your Resume In Word To
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For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United is a new role.
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Primary Report: Executive Vice President
Job Summary
Riverside Investment & Development is seeking a full-time Vice President–level Asset Manager based in Chicago. This role will primarily focus on office buildings, with potential exposure to multifamily and mixed-use properties.
Key Responsibilities
The Asset Manager will support the Executive Vice President and select capital partners in all aspects of asset management, acquisitions, dispositions, financial decision-making, cash flow modeling, leasing strategy, investment analysis, negotiations, and legal documentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement asset-level strategic plans
- Establish leasing objectives and guidelines; provide oversight of revenue management systems and strategies; manage the leasing process as needed for mixed-use assets and prepare recommendations for ownership
- Oversee property-level operating activities, including supervision of leasing agents and third-party property managers
- Direct the preparation of monthly reporting, quarterly valuations, and cash flow forecasts
- Review and evaluate prospective lease proposals
- Collaborate with and guide property managers in developing operating budgets, including capital and leasing plans
- Manage the internal process for obtaining Investment Committee approval for key decisions
- Participate in broader management team strategic initiatives at each property
- Manage recapitalization efforts and/or oversee the disposition process when assets are prepared for sale
- Oversee property-level financings and reporting with joint venture partners and lenders
- Lead weekly and monthly asset management meetings
- Monitor market trends and data, including investment sales, lease comparables, and occupancy levels
- Lead the preparation of quarterly asset management reports for ownership at the property level
- Review financial reports to monitor performance and ensure investment objectives are achieved
- Lead ownership and client presentations
- Manage loan requirements and covenants, including leasing conditions, future funding obligations, escrow reimbursements, and other lender requirements
- Review existing leases to analyze and determine renewal strategies or potential modifications
- Monitor, manage, and coordinate RIDC internal teams (construction management, leasing, and financial analysis)
- Perform special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- 8–12 years of commercial or investment real estate experience with asset management
- Strong office market experience required, with multifamily or retail knowledge considered a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and motivate junior staff, leasing teams, and analysts
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing multiple competing deadlines
- Experience with asset repositioning strategies
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in reviewing and analyzing financial models in Excel and Argus
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience negotiating leases and real estate legal documentation
- Strong sense of initiative, accountability, and entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- In-depth knowledge of the Downtown Chicago office market; experience in other markets is a plus
Supply Chain Manager
Classification: Exempt
Salary Range: $85,000 to $90,000
Reports to: VP of Supply Chain Management
Date: March 2026
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager who will be responsible for managing and planning the supply chain for both Retail and Airline requirements within the supply chain management team.
Essential Functions
- Owns the Supply Chain for specific materials and locations
- Manages the Supply Chain filling and availability
- Communicates with key stakeholders including unit materials teams
- Helps develop and executes supply chain strategies that support and meet company strategy, company performance objectives, and customer expectations
- Executes plans into operational activities that produce timely, measurable outcomes that will meet FFG’s mission and goals.
- Collaborates with each operating unit to actively fill individual needs
- Communicates effectively to keep appropriate units, suppliers and stakeholders informed.
- Maintains understanding of economic and supplier community conditions developing sound decisions for the company.
- Proactively pursues knowledge of and applies industry leading practices in areas of responsibility from inside and outside the industry
- Maintains and ensures delivery of core supply chain and support services metrics in terms of cost and service
- Minimizes company risk and maintains compliance in all areas
- Effectively collaborates with the supply base to ensure appropriate availability across all FFG customers.
Skills and Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in business or related field or an MBA.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management.
- The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
- Advanced technical skills and experience in SCM IT applications.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
- Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- A track record of following through on commitments.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- A history of leading and supporting successful projects.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This role operates in both a professional office environment and a professional food manufacturing environment. The position routinely uses standard office equipment while also working in a manufacturing setting.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position in a 24/7/365 work environment.
Flexibility with weekdays, evenings and weekend required.
Travel
25%
Other Duties
This job description is not intended to cover a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. These may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Flying Food Group, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans. Flexible spending accounts, Employee assistance program, Commuter benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement and Pet insurance.
Agricultural & Soft Commodity Hedging Broker – Futures & Options (US)
Location: United States
Compensation: $100–200K Draw + Commission
Imperium Commodity Search is exclusively retained by a well-capitalised, multi-billion-dollar financial services group expanding its commodities and securities division, with a specific focus on advisory-led agricultural and soft commodity hedging brokerage.
Backed by institutional infrastructure and multiple clearing relationships, the firm is building a scaled platform that combines relationship-driven hedging advisory with institutional-grade execution across futures and options markets.
This opportunity is suited to experienced Agricultural Hedging Brokers, Soft Commodity Advisors or Risk Management Consultants who service US-based corporate clients and are seeking stronger infrastructure, capital backing and long-term growth.
The Role – Agricultural & Soft Commodity Hedging
As a Hedging Broker / Advisor, you will:
- Develop and grow a book of agricultural, soft commodity and ingredients hedging clients
- Provide consultative risk management advisory services to producers, processors, ranchers, farmers and corporate end users
- Execute and manage futures & options hedging strategies across CME, ICE and other relevant exchanges
- Deliver structured advice across markets including:
- Grains (corn, wheat, soybean)
- Livestock (cattle, lean hogs)
- Softs (coffee, cocoa, sugar)
- Dairy, oilseeds, edible oils, fertiliser and ingredients markets
- Produce and distribute relevant market commentary and hedging insights
- Support desk growth and broader market penetration across US agricultural markets
- Maintain traditional, relationship-driven client development through in-person engagement and travel
Experience & Profile
We would welcome discussions with candidates who have:
- Experience in agricultural or soft commodity hedging brokerage
- Strong understanding of futures and options markets within the agri/softs space
- Proven ability to manage corporate hedging relationships across US-based clients
- Background within an IB, FCM, brokerage, bank or in-house risk management team
- Commercially driven mindset with relationship-led business development skills
- Willingness to travel across the United States to build and retain client relationships
Why Join This Platform?
- Backed by a well-capitalised financial services parent group
- Institutional infrastructure with multiple clearing relationships
- Opportunity to build advisory-led hedging services at scale
- Competitive draw + commission structure aligned to growth
- Entrepreneurial division within a stable, established group
Confidential Discussion
The agricultural hedging community is tightly connected, and confidentiality is paramount.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply directly or contact:
Mark Taylor
Jonathan Margrave
Zuzana Zvolenská
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EVP, Asset Management | REPE Firm | Chicago
We are working with an established, highly successful CRE investment firm (~$15B AUM) that is looking for an EVP of Asset Management to help oversee the operational/financial performance of the firm’s multibillion-dollar portfolio of diversified real estate holdings throughout the US - across asset classes; mainly Class A.
This candidate will also be handling general portfolio management, strategic planning, and investments, and will be regularly presenting performance improvement and transaction recommendations to the executive leadership team, and Investment Committee.
Our client is an industry leader that continues to raise capital, deploy capital, and outperform its peers year-over-year, and this would be an opportunity to be a part of that growth.
Experience:
- 15-20 years of direct asset management experience, working with a large CRE owner/operator, asset manager, or PE firm - deep/broad institutional exposure is a prerequisite
- Bachelor’s degree in RE, Finance, Accounting, or similar
- Experience implementing/overseeing strategy at both the property, and portfolio level, with the ability to identify opportunities for performance improvement
- Experience conducting deep financial and operational analysis for a CRE portfolio, against historical performance
- Experience taking part in transactions, interfacing with IR, and working at the fund-level
If this sounds like you, please apply, and/or reach out to Alex, at .
About the Position: Our client, an international Am Law 100 firm, has an active need for an investment management lawyer with fund formation experience to join the Corporate & Finance practice group in its Chicago office as a junior or mid-level associate. This practice group advises US, EU and other international clients across the full spectrum of their respective onshore and offshore alternative investment funds and corresponding strategies.
Highlights:
- Nationally ranked as a Best Law Firm for Private Funds/Hedge Funds by Best Lawyers
- Ranked as a top 100 law firm by Vault Law
- Substantive associate training and mentoring
- Ranked among the top 10 firms for Client Service by BTI Consulting Group
- Ranked as one the best law firms for pro bono work by Vault Law
Responsibilities:
- Handle transactions related to private investment funds, including fund formation, restructurings, joint ventures, and compliance matters
- Work with investors on structuring and negotiating potential investments in private funds
Required Qualifications:
- 1-4 years of experience with private fund formation
- Exposure to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940
- Experience representing institutional investors and/or wealth advisory firms is a plus
- Excellent academic credentials
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $225,000 – $310,000.
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