Information Technology And Management Jobs in Spring Valley, CA

Title - IT Operations Manager

Location - Onsite at Any Axos office location. - San Diego, CA /Centennial, CO/ Omaha, NE/ Irvine, CA / Salt Lake City, UT / Edison, NJ / Overland Park, KS/ Las Vegas, NV

Contract - 3 months contract to Hire

Job Description :

Under the general direction of the SVP Head of Infrastructure, the IT Operations Manager is responsible for providing leadership and hands-on support for company-wide production operation initiatives. This position emphasizes understanding of critical production and support operations, anticipating the future direction of the Information Technology industry and relating those changes to current IT Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee 24x7 production support teams for and affiliates, user technical support, and production job schedules
• Assist in the management of policy development and technology planning
• Evaluate user needs and system functionality to confirm that systems meet the needs of individuals and projects
• Develops, builds, and sustains a strong working relationship and partnership with IS Customers. Accountable for quality of services and solutions delivered
• Manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals
• Develops effective, efficient, and rigorous processes and methodologies which include monitoring and reporting
• Develops IS plans at tactical levels and then follows through on execution of plans. Develops system and organizational roadmaps that ensure business and service continuity
• Ensure smooth operations of all IT systems and data security
• Understand and track applicable regulatory and reporting requirements
• Conduct periodic audits (based on policies and procedures) to ensure compliance with regulatory, enterprise security requirements
• Assist in preparing the IT organization's disaster recovery and business continuity plans, policies, and procedures
• Work with senior management to enhance monitoring of critical applications and develop operational run books
• Identify issues, trends, and opportunities to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, and/or quality; develop recommendations and implement solutions to identified issues and opportunities
• Establish a stable performance environment by monitoring and analyzing problems
• Ensure problems are identified and solved as rapidly and efficiently as possible
• Provide and manage utilization and capacity monitoring of all networks, data storage, servers, and phones for management reporting and planning
• Provides estimates, forecasting and work planning assistance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, or related field
• 7+ years' experience working in an IT Operations production support role in an enterprise environment
• 2+ years' leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience as a hands-on technical manager, actively involved in designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions, with a proven ability to lead and mentor a team of technical professionals
• Familiarity working with enterprise project planning and resourcing
• Internal and external customer-facing production support experience
• Familiarity with various monitoring solutions like Solarwinds, Dynatrace, and DefenseStorm
• Knowledgeable with a variety of infrastructure technologies: Windows, VMware
• Active Directory
• Ability to support 24x7 operations
• Detail-oriented, with superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinker with problem solving aptitude
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once
• Proactive mindset

Preferred:

• ITSM or ServiceNow experience
• Licenses/Certification: MCSE, VMWare, Storage, PMP, CCNP, ITIL v3 Certification

• 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

• 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

• 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

Day to Day: We are looking for an Azure Devops Architect who will be responsible to Architect and govern end-to-end Azure DevOps and cloud platform solutions, including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), security controls, monitoring, and release management. To Define, maintain, and evolve reference architectures, design patterns, and standards for Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Azure-native services to support reuse across client engagements. To Provide architectural oversight and technical direction to Azure DevOps Developers and implementation teams, ensuring solutions meet scalability, reliability, and security best practices. To lead DevSecOps strategy, embedding security, compliance, identity, and risk management controls into pipelines and infrastructure designs from the outset. To Collaborate with Solution Architects and client stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into actionable architectures and delivery roadmaps. To Establish and enforce CI/CD governance standards, including branching strategies, artifact management, quality gates, approvals, and release policies. To Review and approve infrastructure designs, pipeline configurations, and automation frameworks prior to implementation to ensure architectural integrity. To Guide migration strategies from legacy and on-premises environments to Azure, including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures where applicable.

Must Haves:

• Expert-level knowledge of Azure DevOps Services, including Azure Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, and Artifacts.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure architecture roles.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale CI/CD and IaC solutions.
• Deep expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, including module design, state management, and environment strategy.
• Strong experience integrating security, compliance, and identity controls into cloud and DevOps architectures.
• Advanced scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python.
• Proven experience in client-facing architectural leadership, including requirements discovery, solution design, and executive-level communication.
• Strong knowledge of Azure platform services and the MS 365 ecosystem.

Plusses:

• MS Azure Architect Expert certification (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership in DevSecOps within regulated, enterprise, or high-compliance environments.
• Experience defining and implementing enterprise governance models, including landing zones, Azure Policy, RBAC, cost management, and security baselines.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

February 2026 Update GL-5/7 grade levels

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector (Entry Level)

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time, entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in
5 CFR 575.102)
will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations

IMPORTANT NOTICED: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED.

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:>

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• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
  
• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
  
• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
  
• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
  
• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
  
• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
  
• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
  
• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
  
• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
  
• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
  
• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
  
• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
  
• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
  
• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
  
• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
  

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

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• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
  
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
  
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
  
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
  
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
  

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records;OR

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to:

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• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
  
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
  
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
  

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans’ Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.

You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

Job Title: VP of Data Center Construction

Industry: Data Centers / Digital Infrastructure

Location: San Diego, CA

Compensation: $250,000-$350,000 + Bonus + Equity

Join a global leader in industrial real estate and digital infrastructure development, known for delivering high-quality logistics and data center assets across major markets worldwide. With a strong development pipeline and a reputation for building mission-critical facilities for hyperscale and enterprise customers, this organization is expanding its presence in North America's fastest-growing data center markets.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the construction delivery of large-scale, hyperscale-ready data center developments for a platform recognized for its long-term ownership strategy, world-class design standards, and global investment backing.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Construction to lead the planning and execution of hyperscale and colocation data center developments across multiple sites.

This role will oversee the full construction lifecycle - from early site strategy and preconstruction through general contractor management, commissioning, and final delivery. You will play a critical role ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with the technical and operational requirements of mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction delivery across multiple active and planned data center developments

• Manage hyperscale construction programs from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover

• Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and owner-representative teams across multiple projects

• Drive schedule, cost control, and risk management for complex, mission-critical builds

• Partner with development, design, and operations teams to align scope, schedule, and budgets

• Lead procurement strategy and coordinate supply chain for critical equipment and long-lead materials

• Establish consistent construction processes, reporting standards, and forecasting across projects

• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are upheld across all sites

• Mentor and develop a high-performing project management and construction team

• Represent the organization in executive-level meetings with hyperscale customers, investors, and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in large-scale construction management

• 5+ years of data center or mission-critical construction experience

• Proven experience working for or managing General Contractors on complex infrastructure builds

• Strong technical understanding of MEP, civil, structural, and architectural systems for data centers

• Experience delivering hyperscale or large colocation facilities

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

• Expertise in project controls, budgeting, scheduling (Primavera P6), and contract management

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• OSHA 30 certification

• PMP certification

• Experience managing multi-site construction programs

Description

Wildcat Discoveries is looking for a highly motivated Battery Material Scientist to join our team! This position develops research targets, designs research projects, and analyzes data to achieve research goals on time and on budget.

The work environment is demanding, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join a world-class scientific team dedicated to developing and discovering advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries. At Wildcat, the sky's the limit - with the right attitude, work ethic, and quality of work you can blaze your own trail.

About Us:

Wildcat Discovery Technologies is a materials R&D company located in San Diego, California. Wildcat is focused on the discovery and development of advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries following two mutually beneficial paths:

• Collaborations & Projects: working with customers to optimize material combinations for improved battery performance
• Product Development: developing proprietary battery materials to commercialize next-generation electrodes and electrolytes

Wildcat scientists use a proprietary state-of-the-art high throughput platform (HTP) to synthesize and test thousands of battery materials, each fully formulated and tested in actual cells. Wildcat collaborates with industry leaders around the world to develop promising new materials for new and promising rechargeable and primary battery technologies. At present, Wildcat is expanding both its technical operations and its sales efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in project teams to develop new and/or improved energy storage materials.
• Development of research project plans to achieve research goals.
• Monitor status of research experiments in progress
• Analyze experimental data and draw appropriate conclusions
• Lead preparation of research process documentation
• Represent Wildcat as a technical expert in meetings and at industry events
• Effectively utilize chemistry support personnel (Research Associates and Laboratory Technicians) to complete research experiments and data analysis on time and on budget.
• Respect others in the workplace with a professional attitude; be considerate of others with housekeeping, shared equipment; provide a safe working environment for others

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong expertise and extensive hands-on experience in inorganic chemistry including synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation or integration of these materials into cells
• Experience in disordered rocksalt active material development
• Fluent in electrochemical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and common potentiostatic and galvanostatic methods
• Effective time management in a semi-autonomous environment with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and a team player

Education & Experience

• Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics or other relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in lithium-ion batteries

Employee Benefits:

• Generous vacation accrual with 7 day closure at the end of the year
• Full health insurance coverage with low employee out of pocket premiums
• 401k with company paid match
• Annual bonus opportunity
• A company culture that values on positivity, meritocracy, collaboration, openness, and innovation
• Professional growth with exposure to a fast-developing energy storage industry

Salary range

$110,000 to $155,000/year

Senior Java/Kotlin engineer
Remote
6+ Month Contract: $70-$80 per hour
Our client is in search of a Senior Java Engineer for a 6+ month contract. You will lead the development and testing of our systems and services Participate in shaping the technical architecture of the product Help translate product requirements into user stories and technical solutions Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment Mentor other engineers, support the technical culture, and help grow the team Generate ideas for new initiatives and technologies Communicate with project leads, product managers and other software developers

• Systems Development: Lead and participate in the development and testing of our systems and services.
• Requirement Translation: Help translate product requirements into user stories and actionable technical solutions.
• Production Delivery: Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with project leads, product managers, and other software developers.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: 4+ years of programming experience, ideally using a modern stack.
• Backend Expertise: 2+ years of experience with Java or Kotlin.
• Core Stack Knowledge: Familiarity with our environment ( Java/Kotlin, Spring, PostgreSQL, React) running on Kubernetes within a service-oriented architecture (100+ services).
• Database Proficiency: A solid understanding of relational databases and ORMs.
• Architecture: Experience working on SOA or microservice-based applications.
• Quality Standards: View Unit and Integration tests as first-class citizens in the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborative Workflow: Experience refining designs, performing code reviews, and managing pull requests in a team environment.
• Ownership & Mindset: * A solid sense of responsibility and the ability to drive projects from inception to completion

• Full-Stack Experience: Additional expertise in any of the following areas:
  • Systems: Kafka, Temporal, Docker, POSIX.
  • Databases: Deep PostgreSQL knowledge.
  • Front-End: JavaScript/TypeScript, React.

We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.

Organization

The National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) empowers individuals, organizations and communities with the skills and resources needed to address conflict, intolerance and incivility in our society.

West Coast Resolution Group (WCRG), a division of NCRC, provides exceptional and affordable mediation services to the legal community. Our panel of experienced neutrals brings extensive expertise mediating a wide range of cases. Through this work, we continue NCRC's mission of helping resolve conflicts in our society, one mediation at a time.

Position Overview

The Case Administrator supports WCRG by assisting with case management and providing administrative support to the case management team, mediators, attorneys, and clients. This role plays an important part in ensuring mediations run smoothly from initial setup through completion. The position includes a combination of administrative case management, client interaction, and mediation support for both remote and in-person sessions.

This is a hybrid/remote position requiring the candidate to work three days per week in the office and two days per week remotely. This schedule is subject to change as needed.

Key Responsibilities

· Creates and organizes case file documentation in the MyCase case management software, including initial case setup with clients, attorneys, mediators, and key deadlines for payments, mediation briefs, and signatures.

· Coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person mediations, including preparing conference rooms and managing Zoom breakout rooms.

· Welcome mediators, attorneys, and their clients and assist with conference room or virtual room assignments.

· Collect and track signed confidentiality agreements prior to mediation.

· Assist in ensuring mediation briefs are submitted to the mediator before the session.

· Prepare conference rooms for mediations and restock supplies as needed.

· Coordinate lunch orders for mediation sessions when required.

· Ensure department laptops and technology are functioning properly for mediations.

· Provide light front desk support.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a related field.

· Demonstrated experience working in a professional environment.

· A combination of education and 2–3 years demonstrated administrative or clerical experience in an office setting will be considered.

· Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

· Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

· Dependable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality.

· Experience in a legal or mediation office is preferred but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Non-smoking, professional office environment

· Fast paced working with multi-level distractions

COMPENSATION

· Hourly rate range: $23-$25/hour depending on experience

· Health insurance, 401(k), PTO and holidays

· Downtown office with parking structure, partially paid parking

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

· Ability to work extended hours as needed

· This is a position with a hybrid schedule with 3 in-office workdays and 2 remote days. In-office days will be at the NCRC downtown office. Hybrid schedule is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the company.

· Ability to attend all mandatory NCRC staff meetings and events.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policy.

EEO & INCLUSION

NCRC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

5 month contract

Onsite in San Diego, CA (30-40 hours a week)

Client in semiconductor manufacturing industry

Job description:

In this critical role, you will be a key business partner to R&D leadership, combining financial acumen, project management rigor, and data-driven insights to optimize resource allocation and accelerate the development of next-generation products. You will play a central role in managing R&D budgets, tracking project performance, and supporting the transition toward a more structured, outcome-based investment framework.

This position is based in San Diego, CA, with the expectation of in-office collaboration. Given the strong partnership with the Japan R&D and finance teams, the role requires flexibility to work evening hours to align with Japan time zones when and as needed.

What You'll Do:

Optimize R&D Investments

· Develop robust business and financial models to evaluate the viability and ROI of R&D projects.

· Support prioritization of initiatives based on strategic and financial impact.

Drive Operational Efficiency

· Analyze R&D spending, headcount utilization, and CapEx/Opex mix to identify optimization opportunities.

· Build scalable, repeatable processes to improve visibility and governance across project portfolios.

Lead Budget Planning & Forecasting

· Partner with engineering, product, and finance teams to manage annual and quarterly planning cycles.

· Own consolidation, variance tracking, and reporting through Oracle EPM and related systems.

· Support alignment between global and Japan R&D organizations on resource allocation and spend control.

Deliver Actionable Insights

· Build executive-ready presentations in PowerPoint, highlighting key metrics, trends, and recommendations.

· Develop and maintain Excel-based dashboards, templates, and cost models for ongoing financial performance tracking.

Strengthen Cross-Functional Alignment

· Serve as a liaison between Japan-based leadership and global R&D finance teams.

· Communicate clearly and proactively to ensure decisions are backed by data and aligned with global objectives.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

· 3+ years of experience in Accounting or FP&A, business operations, or project management, ideally supporting R&D or technology organizations.

· Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to design and deliver clear, executive-level presentations.

· Strong system orientation, including hands-on experience with Oracle EPM, ERP, or related financial planning systems.

· Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate data into clear business narratives.

· Process-oriented and highly organized, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; able to synthesize complexity into clarity.

· Willingness to work evening hours to collaborate effectively with Japan counterparts.

· San Diego-based — in-office presence required for collaboration and alignment with local leadership.

Bonus Points:

· Experience in the semiconductor or embedded software industry.

· Exposure to software project planning, capitalization, or R&D portfolio management.

· Familiarity with tools like Power BI, SmartView, or other data visualization platforms.

· Native or fluent Japanese language skills highly preferred