Information Technology Jobs in Alto, CA

This position is for individuals who want to develop a side income stream while still working full time. You will test different small-scale remote opportunities, learn what works, and grow what produces results.

You’ll use the resources provided to guide you, but your path is self-driven. Over time, you might focus more on the hustles that bring the highest returns.

Responsibilities:

• Review and apply different side-hustle ideas tailored for people with full jobs

• Execute tasks, manage projects or gigs you select

• Keep a simple record of your time vs. earnings

• Iterate and improve your approach as you go

Requirements:

• Stable full-time job or core commitment

• Access to internet and device for remote work

• Willingness to test ideas and adapt

• Organization, follow-through, and consistency

Bonus Skills:

• Ability to analyze which hustles are viable

• Comfort with trial and error

• Some prior side-gig experience (but not required)

Benefits:

• Fully remote

• Flexible hours

• Potential to grow side income steadily

• No micromanagement

We’re seeking proactive and independent individuals interested in learning how to earn money online. This opportunity is ideal for those who want a self-directed, flexible way to build extra income.

You’ll receive full access to information and resources that explain tested earning methods and how to manage them efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Complete introductory learning materials

• Apply recommended online income methods

• Track results and refine your approach over time

• Stay consistent and goal-focused

Requirements:

• A laptop or smartphone with internet access

• Ability to follow instructions independently

• Good communication and organisation

• Motivation to take initiative

Benefits:

• Fully remote

• No fixed hours or contracts

• Flexible entry-level opportunity

• Support materials provided

At Verdigris, our mission is to sustain and enrich human life through responsive energy intelligence. As AI accelerates global energy demand, we envision a future where Verdigris unlocks data center efficiency, drives carbon‑neutral electricity, and enables intelligent energy systems for humanity's benefit.

If you're excited to build the GTM system for a company at the intersection of AI infrastructure and energy intelligence, this role is for you. In your first 90–180 days, you'll establish Verdigris's canonical GTM foundation, ship AI‑native workflows that create real leverage, and partner with Product and Sales to close strategic accounts. You'll work directly with leadership in a culture that values builders, clarity, and execution.

We're looking for a Head of Marketing to build an AI‑native marketing system from scratch—one that creates clarity, builds trust, and directly generates pipeline for our sales team. This role is not about producing more content—it's about designing the system by which positioning, proof, sales enablement, and demand are created and scaled from a single source of truth.

You will build this yourself. We don't have engineering support for marketing tools. You'll prototype automations, ship workflows, and prove concepts work. If you need to write a script, train a custom GPT, or deploy to Vercel—you do it.

You are a builder and architect, not a manager of agencies. You think in systems and sources of truth. You're comfortable with Claude Code or Cursor. You've built from zero before—playbooks, tools, processes—not inherited them.

This is not a demand‑gen‑only role, not brand‑only, not a content producer role, and not a passive stakeholder position. This is a builder + architect role where you own outcomes.

Show us what you've built. Send us the Vercel link, or tell us about the custom GPT, automation, or tool you shipped.

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• Define and maintain canonical GTM texts: ICPs, personas, core narrative, value propositions, use cases, and trust/de‑risking primitives
  
• Establish governance for what is canonical vs. derived, what updates automatically vs. requires review
  
• Own positioning and messaging architecture; translate product capabilities into buyer‑centric outcomes
  
• Build and maintain case studies, proof points, ROI calculators, and a structured evidence library
  
• Generate and maintain sales decks, one‑pagers, talk tracks, and stage‑based enablement assets
  
• Design demand programs: targeted outbound/ABM, thought leadership, select campaigns
  
• Connect canonical GTM docs to downstream generation; own tooling decisions for CMS, content ops, attribution
  

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• 6–12 years in B2B marketing with strong product marketing DNA
  
• Experience in zero‑to‑one or early‑scale environments
  
• Experience with technical or infrastructure‑adjacent products
  
• Builder mentality: you've built playbooks, messaging, processes, or tools from scratch
  
• Systems thinker: you distinguish between one‑off assets, reusable templates, and canonical sources of truth
  
• Comfort with Claude Code, Cursor, or similar AI coding environments—you can prototype without engineering support
  
• You've built AI‑native marketing workflows: content pipelines, research automation, or self‑updating enablement
  
• You've personally built automations (Zapier, Make, n8n, scripts) or trained custom GPTs/Claude projects
  

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• Experience marketing to data center, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise IT buyers
  
• Background in enterprise B2B sales cycles and complex buyer journeys
  
• Experience with energy, sustainability, or building technology sectors
  
• Previous experience building canonical content systems or single‑source‑of‑truth frameworks
  

This is your chance to own marketing at a company shaping the future of AI infrastructure and energy. You'll have real ownership from day one—building the systems, workflows, and positioning that drive our go‑to‑market success.

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, in partnership with Stanford Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, unlocks philanthropy to transform health for children and families in Northern California - and around the world. Through fundraising and grantmaking, the Foundation drives scientific research, innovation, and policy change that will improve care, advance cures, and reform healthcare systems for this and future generations.

The Vice President of Finance provides strategic financial leadership to drive organizational performance and long-term growth. As a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leadership, this role ensures disciplined financial oversight, aligns resources with the Foundation’s goals, and strengthens the organization’s capacity to advance its mission.

Hybrid Position – the candidate will work at least eight (8) days per month in our Palo Alto, CA office; the successful candidate will be based in the Bay Area.

The Vice President of Finance (VP Finance) plays a central leadership role in overseeing the Foundation’s accounting, finance, investment, tax, treasury, and regulatory compliance functions. The VP Finance leads the Finance team and ensures strong financial stewardship, effective risk management, and disciplined investment oversight. This leader provides forward-looking analysis, modeling, and forecasting to support informed decision-making across the organization and to ensure financial management aligns with the Foundation’s goals and long-term growth.

The VP Finance also manages the Foundation’s $170 million investment portfolio in partnership with an external investment advisor, ensuring disciplined execution of investment policies, compliance with governance standards, and clear and timely reporting to Board committees. In addition, the VP Finance partners in staffing the Audit and Investment & Finance Committees, offering thoughtful guidance and insight to senior leadership to support strong financial governance.

The compensation range for this role is $ 265,000-$280,000 annually.

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• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team (currently four staff), ensuring excellence in accounting operations, reporting, and compliance.
  
• Collaborate with senior leaders across the organization to align financial resources with fundraising strategies and Foundation priorities.
  
• Evaluate and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, leveraging technology and AI tools where appropriate.
  
• Uphold the highest standards of internal controls, financial rigor, and stewardship to safeguard the Foundation’s resources.
  
• Oversee internal and external audits and ensure timely and accurate tax preparation and filings.
  
• Build strong, trusted partnerships with colleagues at Stanford University, the Stanford School of Medicine, and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.
  
• Lead financial modeling and long‑range planning to analyze resource needs in support of long‑term revenue growth goals.
  
• Oversee the annual operating budget and deliver monthly financial reporting and analysis to the Executive Leadership Team.
  
• Direct the monthly financial close, including review and approval of investment valuations, financial statements, and budget analyses.
  
• Serve as the Foundation’s lead resource for evaluating accounting treatment of significant or unusual transactions, ensuring GAAP compliance and appropriate disclosure.
  
• Manage all investment, bank, brokerage, and trust accounts.
  

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• Partner in staffing and supporting the Audit and Investment & Finance Committees.
  
• Prepare and present financial and investment materials for Board committees.
  
• Provide clear, consistent reporting on financial performance, investment results, and emerging risks to support sound financial governance.
  

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• Manage the relationship with the Foundation’s external investment advisor to ensure effective implementation of investment strategies and directives.
  
• Monitor portfolio performance and asset allocation, ensuring adherence to investment policies.
  
• Develop and implement cash management strategies to maintain liquidity and optimize deployment of idle cash.
  
• Participate in annual trust and 401(k) investment reviews.
  
• Oversee maintenance of investment cost basis and calculations related to net investment income and deferred tax liabilities.
  
• Execute investment manager agreements, trust and estate documents and related regulatory filings, and tax forms.
  
• Actively engage in the enterprise risk management (ERM) program, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial and operational risks.
  
• Review and approve annual insurance applications and policy renewals.
  
• Serve as the finance representative on the Gift Acceptance Committee.
  
• Partner with Gift Planning to evaluate accounting, tax, regulatory, and investment implications of charitable trusts, gift annuities, and complex gifts.
  
• Oversee financial and compliance review of contracts and coordinate legal review when appropriate.
  

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• CPA required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. MBA or CFA a plus.
  
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, preferably in the nonprofit, higher education, or philanthropic sector.
  
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, financial budgeting and reporting, nonprofit and investment tax, and cash management.
  
• Demonstrated experience with audits, board committee support, and financial governance.
  
• Experience managing external investment advisors and oversight of institutional investment portfolios.
  
• Experience with fund accounting and management of restricted and unrestricted funds.
  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial matters to a variety of audiences.
  
• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to the mission of philanthropy and donor stewardship.
  

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• Ability to set long-term strategy, align resources with organizational goals, and guide senior leadership on financial and investment decisions.
  
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting; experience leading internal and external audits with a record of achieving unqualified opinions.
  

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• Experience managing institutional investment portfolios, partnering with external advisors, overseeing valuations, and ensuring disciplined cash management.
  

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• Demonstrated ability to build strong internal controls and manage insurance, gift acceptance compliance, and regulatory requirements.
  

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• Skilled at developing and motivating high-performing teams, building cross‑functional relationships, and balancing detail‑oriented rigor with strategic thinking.
  

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• Strong ability to prepare and present financial analyses for Board committees and serve as a trusted advisor to organizational leadership.
  

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• Generous leave, including PTO, holidays, Summer Fridays, and a sabbatical (after 7 years of employment)
  
• Annual bonus opportunity
  
• Retirement plan + employer match
  
• Premium Medical and Dental coverage
  
• Employer‑paid life insurance
  
• Legal services plan
  
• 4‑week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
  
• Stipend for home office and mobile phone
  

The Foundation is a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Therefore, the responsibilities associated with this position will evolve and grow in accordance with LPFCH's business needs and growth plans. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities based on the future growth plans for the Foundation.

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• Mission‑first – We can never lose sight of why we exist and exercise profound commitment to advancing child and maternal health.
  
• Good of the whole – We share responsibility for overall results, think of what’s best for the team and organization, and act as responsible stewards of resources.
  
• Bold and bendy – We’re unapologetically ambitious for our mission, creative, and take risks by trying new things.
  
• Sweat the big stuff – We’re clear on our priorities, calibrating effort and resources to audience and impact; the higher the return, the greater the investment.
  
• Make it happen – We’re focused on outcomes and prepared with ideas and solutions for every challenge.
  
• Community matters – We prioritize listening to and supporting each other, not just as colleagues, but as people with varied experiences and perspectives.
  

Our Foundation values the unique qualities each of us brings to our team and community. We take pride in cultivating a workplace where every voice is heard and each of us has the opportunity to achieve our fullest potential—so that together, we can make meaningful impact on the health outcomes for children and their families.

We are guided by the following principles:

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• Uphold integrity and professionalism in all our actions.
  
• Foster a welcoming and supportive culture.
  
• Embrace unique perspectives and contributions.
  
• Interact with compassion, openness, and an eagerness to learn.
  

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#LI-Hybrid

The pay range for this role is:
265,000 - 280,000 USD per year (Palo Alto, CA )

Mythic has developed a unified hardware and software platform featuring its unique Mythic Analog Compute Engine (Mythic ACE™) to deliver revolutionary power, cost, and performance that shatters digital barriers preventing AI innovation at the edge. Mythic's unique technology makes it much easier and more affordable to deploy powerful AI solutions, from the data center to the edge device. The company has raised over USD 125M in a recent funding round and has offices in Palo Alto (CA, USA), Austin (TX, USA), and Bangalore (Karnataka, India).

Mythic is a fast-paced startup looking for individuals who enjoy broad, flexible roles. We are looking for a hands-on Principal Physical Design Engineer to serve as the technical leader of Physical Design in our India design center. This role is critical to delivering first-silicon success of advanced-node, chiplet-based AI SoCs, with a strong emphasis on analog IP integration and 3D stacking.

You will work closely with the US architecture, design, and manufacturing teams, define PD methodologies, and mentor an India-based PD team in a fast-paced startup environment.

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• Own block-to-full-chip Physical Design for both mature-node (28nm+) and advanced-node SoCs (12nm/7nm and below).
  
• Drive floorplanning, timing, power, and signoff closure.
  
• Lead integration of analog and mixed-signal IPs, ensuring noise isolation, power integrity, and robust digital-analog coexistence.
  
• Support chiplet-based and 3D designs, potentially including interposer-based integration.
  
• Collaborate closely with US-based architecture, RTL, packaging, and foundry teams.
  
• Define and enforce PD methodologies, quality bars, and tapeout readiness.
  
• Mentor senior- and mid-level PD engineers and help scale the local organization.
  

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• 15+ years of hands-on Physical Design experience on complex SoCs.
  
• Multiple successful advanced-node tape-outs (≤12nm).
  
• Strong expertise in:
  
• Floor planning, placement, CTS, routing, optimization
  
• STA (MCMM, SI, AOCV/POCV)
  
• Power integrity (IR/EM), noise, and thermal considerations
  
• Proven experience integrating analog/mixed-signal IPs in large digital designs.
  
• Working knowledge of 3D IC concepts, chiplets, interposers, and high-bandwidth die-to-die interfaces.
  
• Hands-on production experience with one or more industry-standard EDA tools, including:
  
• Cadence: Innovus, Tempus, Voltus, Quantus
  
• Synopsys: ICC2, PrimeTime, Fusion Compiler, StarRC
  
• Siemens EDA (Mentor): Calibre (DRC/LVS)
  
• Strong familiarity with foundry PDKs and sign-off flows at advanced nodes
  

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• Willing to be both strategic and hands-on as needed.
  
• Able to influence early architectural decisions with physical design insight.
  
• Strong communicator across time zones and cultures with an ability to lead and manage a high-performing team of junior to mid-level PD engineers.
  

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• Experience with AI accelerators, HPC, or memory-centric SoCs.
  
• Direct exposure to chiplet-based designs and UCIe-style interfaces.
  
• Foundry interaction experience (TSMC/Samsung/Intel).
  

At Mythic, we pride ourselves in creating a culture where all employees feel valued and appreciated for the diverse perspectives and backgrounds they bring to the team. We aim to hire smart people, give them the resources they need to do their job well, and then leave the rest up to them. We celebrate individual differences and encourage people to be comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. At the end of the day, we are committed to building a diverse workforce where everyone belongs.

Mythic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

We are thrilled to announce the search for our next Director of Institutional Engagement in partnership with Potrero Group, an executive search and strategy firm that services leaders across sectors who are shaping a better future.

POST seeks a strategic, experienced, relationship-driven Director of Institutional Engagement to lead development efforts with large philanthropic foundations and government agencies.

• Ten years of experience in increasingly responsible positions, including five to seven years of experience preparing and managing institutional grant proposals and reports
• College degree or a combination of work and life experience that provides a comparable level of skill and competence for the role
• Expertise in natural and working lands conservation policy and funding
• Able to work effectively across departments and with senior leadership
• Professional demeanor and good judgment
• Strong problem-solving skills, comfortable with pivoting and adapting, and able to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• In collaboration with the Vice President of Development and the Vice President of Land Transactions, create multifaceted, multiyear funding strategies and annual goals for institutional fundraising that align with POST’s mission, program, and strategic plan objectives.
• Work closely with programmatic staff to understand program priorities and projected funding needs and to identify potential institutional funding sources for POST and its partners.
• Keep abreast of changes that may impact funder priorities, including new sources of public or private funding, policy changes, and trends in grantmaking.
• Develop and lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for institutional donors capable of making six-figure grants, especially California state natural resource agencies and major private foundations.

• Direct and implement POST’s state and federal legislative activities, overseeing strategy planning, priority setting, and coordination with the President, Institutional Engagement Officer, and senior staff on high-profile bills, investments in political campaigns and other legislative matters to ensure influence on public funding sources and agencies.
• Advance POST’s policy goals and maintain expertise on major issues through networking, thought leadership, and by representing the organization externally, including in legislative proceedings.
• Direct ballot measure strategy, language, and materials and oversee campaign execution in coordination with consultants, the Institutional Engagement Officer, the President, and internal teams.
• Serve as a resource on public policy and funding procedures, regulations, and best practices, including IRS and California Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.
• Track upcoming legislative issues to inform internal planning and maximize organizational effectiveness.

• Stay informed about POST projects and goals to identify funding and policy opportunities, and to communicate effectively with funders and policymakers.
• Collaborate with partners to develop and implement funding strategies for joint projects and manage cross-departmental and partner coordination to ensure high-quality communications with funders. Offer funding strategy and grant writing support to partners when needed.
• Broaden and strengthen POST’s relationships with institutional funders, including government agencies and foundation leadership and staff with grant-making responsibilities.
• Ensure funders are aware of POST’s priorities, anticipated needs, and alignment with funder objectives.
• Cultivate relationships with local, state, and federal legislators and their staff.
• Communicate the organization’s position on legislative and policy matters internally and externally. Review public comment letters and other policy communications on behalf of POST.
• Collaborate with external partners and constituents to gather input, build community buy-in, and position ballot measures for successful passage.
• Work closely with programmatic staff to understand funding needs and identify potential funding sources.
• Manage proposal development processes and oversee staff grant writing, ensuring that proposals present competitive projects.
• Ensure appropriate internal review of grant agreements and ensure administrative compliance.
• Oversee grant compliance and reporting, ensuring that grant requirements are fulfilled and reports foster long-term partnerships.

• Build a collaborative, effective, and self-reliant Department.
• Manage and support the Institutional Engagement Officer and Senior Manager of Institutional Grants, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee the Institutional Engagement Officer and Grants Accountant to ensure accurate accounting of grants in POST’s financial, land, and donor databases, and timely, professional communications with funders.
• Define monthly and annual deliverables for staff and consulting grant writers and political consultants, and oversee progress toward outcomes.
• Manage POST’s legislative consultants in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., to track and respond to relevant legislative actions, develop new sources of funding, and align funding program implementation with POST’s goals.
• Develop and manage POST’s external affairs budget.

This is a full-time, exempt position. The anticipated starting salary for this position is $145,000–$175,000, commensurate with experience.

• Full premium for basic medical, dental and vision coverage and a
• portion of upgraded or dependent plans , plus life and long term disability coverage
• Flex Spending Accounts and a 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match after
• one year of service
• Paid vacation and sick leave , paid maternity/paternity and family medical leave after one year of employment, paid holiday and flex days
• Caltrain GoPasses , flexible schedules, physical and mental wellness benefits , and commuter reimbursement programs and a dog-friendly office

This position is based at POST’s office in Palo Alto, California. Flexible work is possible, though it will be necessary to be in the office or field 3 or 4 days per week. Occasional travel to Sacramento and elsewhere is required for legislative visits and donor meetings. This position may have occasional short periods of long hours to meet deadlines.

Spring 2026

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications that match the position criteria and what you will bring to the role.

For additional information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jena Kuznik, Senior Consultant at Potrero Group, at .

Our Mission: POST protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all. Our Vision: POST is creating a network of protected lands where people and nature connect and thrive. These lands are preserved forever so present and future generations benefit from the careful ...

Job Title: Consulting Director – Oracle Cloud HCM Applications
Employment: Fulltime
Location: United States, Remote

About Us: Infovity is a leading Oracle Cloud Applications consulting boutique firm specializing in delivering innovative and tailored solutions to our clients. With a focus on Oracle Cloud Applications, we have a track record of helping organizations optimize their HCM processes and drive business growth. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Consulting Director to join our team and lead our pre-sales and client delivery efforts in this specialized domain.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Oracle Cloud HCM Applications Consulting Director to join our team. As a Consulting Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading pre-sales activities and driving successful implementations of Oracle Cloud HCM Applications for our Clients. You will work closely with our Clients to understand their unique business needs, provide expert guidance, and oversee the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute pre-sales strategies and initiatives.
• Engage with prospective Clients to understand their business needs and challenges.
• Create compelling proposals, presentations, and demonstrations to showcase our expertise and solutions.
• Provide guidance and expertise during the pre-sales process to help secure new business.
• Client Delivery:
  • Lead and oversee Oracle Cloud HCM Applications consulting projects, ensuring successful execution from initiation to closure.
  • Manage project teams, including consultants, analysts, and technical experts.
  • Develop and maintain strong Client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Identify opportunities for additional services and upsell to existing clients.
• Practice Development:
  • Ensure the practice has the necessary skills and expertise to deliver solutions to the market; anticipate product and technology requirements and drive training the team to meet future demand.
  • Ensure team adheres to appropriate methodologies, consistently utilizes Oracle best practices to accomplish assigned work product and complies to all project standards.
  • Lead internal program development and implementation that contributes to the practice effectiveness.
  • Create practice hiring and training plans to support the practice strategy considering future demand, current team skills, and availability.
  • Oversee recruiting, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding effort for area of responsibility.
  • Ensure orientation of new employees to Oracle policies, processes, and resources to maximize retention and new hire success.
  • Assist and encourage consulting team to develop intellectual capital, reusable assets, and new strategies within the domain expertise.
• Thought Leadership:
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, Oracle Cloud HCM Applications updates, and best practices.
  • Share knowledge and insights with the team and clients through thought leadership content and presentations.

Qualifications:

• At least 15+ years of Implementation / Support experience in working with Oracle Applications.
• At least 3 full lifecycle Oracle Cloud HCM implementations
• Must have at least 5 years of experience working with a professional services company or a consulting firm.
• Proven experience in pre-sales, consulting, and client delivery, with a focus on Oracle Cloud HCM Applications.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Oracle Cloud certification(s) is a plus.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, and AD&D
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA)
• 401(k) profit sharing plan
• EAP-Health Advocate Services
• Paid-Holidays, Flexible Paid-Time off (PTO)

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to . Please include “Consulting Director – Oracle Cloud HCM Applications” in the subject line.

Join our team at Infovity and help drive the success of our clients in harnessing the power of Oracle Cloud HCM Applications. We look forward to welcoming a passionate and results-driven Consulting Director to our organization.

Infovity is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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 youre looking for just a job, then stop reading right now. But, if youre 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 in5 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:>

• 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 nations economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

• 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:

• 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.

Youll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal governments 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.

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