Sunday, July 21, 2013

[SMCNG] Digest Number 1163

The St. Matthias Career Networking Group Group

3 New Messages

Digest #1163

Bus Analyst - Rochelle Park, NJ or MA (FT; Retire/Ins Ind w/GAP, A&D by "Jayne Wells" psgwcmail

LEAD: IT Prog Port Mgr - CT - to 130k by "john sampson" jcsspike

Next Week's Upcoming Networking Events by "Thomas Donohue" donohue83

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1 Bus Analyst - Rochelle Park, NJ or MA (FT; Retire/Ins Ind w/GAP, A&D

Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:57 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Jayne Wells" psgwcmail

From: rick@xtglobal.com

To: rick@xtglobal.com
Subject: New Requirement - Business Analyst local at NJ or MD
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:33:03 -0500

<a target="_blank" href="http://ZONIAC.COM">ZONIAC.COM</a> - Helping Your Business Succeed

Good Afternoon!

Please let me know if you are comfortable with below requirement thx.

Requirement Information
Requirement Title Bussiness Analyst
Description Job Title                                  – Business Analyst
Job Type                                 – Fulltime Direct hire
Location                                  – Local at MN or NJ - Any place in East Coast
(note: At bottom listed "Rochelle Park NJ and Sprinfield MA")

Please note this position requires minimum 50% travel.
Position description:
Business analyst with our client is a key participant in the SDLC process, mastering the insurance industry and the functionality ALIS provides.
Responsibilities
* Participate and lead requirement gathering session with the client
* Produce Functional Design Specification documents on domains of expertise e.g. New Business, Claims, etc.
* Implement in means of configuration relevant aspects of the client's requirements
* Write/review test plans
* Perform expert testing following development/configuration
* Conduct training session on the system and its configured product set
* Production support including defect analysis and Change Requests management
Skill Set:
* Mandatory:
* Minimum of 7 years working as a BA in the Retirement Services industry (client or vendor)
* Familiarity with the products we work with (e.g. 401K, 403B, 457 Plans, ESOP, SEP, SIMPLE, HR10, Annuities, etc.) AND the main insurance processes/domains (NB, Claims, Servicing, Agency, GL, Accounting, etc.)
* Proven experience around leading A&D or Gap sessions as part of SDLC.
* Strong and proven client facing communication and analysis skills.
* Proven documentation experience (documents similar to BRS/FDS)
* Hand on experiencearound web based financial systems
* Desirable:
* Experience with configurable systems
* Training experience
* Production support
* Expert/end to end testing
* Technical skills around DB and web services usage
* Experience with configurable enterprise systems
* Relevant technical background e.g. development, DB Admin., etc.
* Education: Flexible
Travel requirements: Willing to travel 50-60% of the time
Skills Business Analyst, Retirement, Insurance, Gap, A&D, web services
Openings 1 Experience 7 years
Priority Normal
Location Rochelle Park NJ and Sprinfield MA

Thanks & Regards,

Rick| Technical Recruiter
Xenosoft Technologies Inc, 2701 Dallas Parkway |Suite550 |Plano ,TX 75093
Phone: 972-852-2769 | Fax:972-267-7201 |id:Rick@xtglobal.com
:Lateef_Xt @yahoo.comkhan.lateefkhan@gmail.com
www.xtglobal.com, Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America.

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2 LEAD: IT Prog Port Mgr - CT - to 130k

Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:57 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"john sampson" jcsspike

IT PROJECT GLOBAL PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Salary Range: $110 – 130K

We are conducting a search for a client in Fairfield County has created a new position for a tech savvy A-player who
has solid business intelligence, broad project management experience, can hit the ground running, and wants to be
part of a successful, growing organization. If this sounds like you, please contact us at–

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH08/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SCHEGG&cws=1&rid=219

RESPONSIBILITIES
•      Create a Global Change Management/Communications Program for IT projects
•      Serve as Business Change Agent for all major IT Projects
•      Coordinate planning, training, and communications with Project Managers
•      Assist in the management of acquisition and integration planning
•      Assist in the build of all Global IT Capital budgets for IT Projects
•      Participate/coordinate global Project Reviews with Company and Parent Co. leadership and coordinate Corporate IT initiatives.
•      Lead development of training content in UPK (User Productivity Kit)
•      Ensure Business Analytics and Reporting is performed.
•      Manage the IT Capital allocated for IT Projects at the Global level.
•      Support Project Managers in preparing funding requests and justification.
•      Work with IT leaders in the definition of Global Application Planning & Rollouts for:    JD Edwards, CRM (Salesforce.com), and PDM
•      Support all regional IT ERP Project Managers during the Global Rollout.
•      Define requirements and tasks to achieve goals in well-organized plans.
•      Define resources and schedule for project/program implementation.
•      Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning.
•      Plan and schedule project deliverables, goals, and milestones.
•      Perform team assessments and evaluations. Lead and develop the team.
•      Efficiently identify and solve project issues.
•      Develop Request for Proposals (RFP) and Statements of Work (SOW) for services.
•      Design and maintain technical and project documentation.

REQUIREMENTS
•      Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Technology or related field.
•      PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent preferred.
•      Minimum 5-10 years of Project Management or IT Management.
•      Minimum 5 years' experience coordinating and/supporting IT business processes.
•      Able to interface and effectively communicate with Executive Management.
•      Excellent negotiating and influencing skills.
•      Solid management skills.
•      Good organizational and presentation skills.
•      Strong ability to work well in teams, with peers and managers.
•      Strong ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

If this sounds like you please follow the link and apply. If you know someone appropriate – kindly share the link!

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH08/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SCHEGG&cws=1&rid=219

Please share with your other networking groups and good luck.

Cheers, Ian

Ian Kennedy
President
ikennedy@schegggroup.com

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates

July 23rd - Tues - Reg Mtg - 6 pm Offices of Berman Larson Kane - Bring 10 copies of your resume - Don't use GPS for Dir to BLK Offices - Go to BLK site for directions

Aug 13th & 20th No Mtgs - Vacation

Sept 24th - Tuesday - Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out

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Next Week's Upcoming Networking Events

Sat Jul 20, 2013 7:56 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83

Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are next week'supcoming networking events. All meetings are open to the public, plus you arewelcome and strongly encouraged to attend. Try attending at least one or twomeetings a week, what you learn there will definitely help shorten your time intransition. Also, many of these groups convene in the evening, so it will nottake time away from your daily job search activities.

Think of these meetings asopportunities, sort of like going to school, to learn something that can reduceyour time in transition by gaining knowledge in job search and interviewingskills needed to excel and standout from your competition.

In traveling to these meetings,consider car pooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of driving there, butthe friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.

Ifanyone is aware of an upcoming meeting that you would like to share with thegroup, please let me know and I will gladly include it with my weekly updates. Also, if any transition support group wouldlike to receive this list of upcoming networking events to share with yourmembers, please let me know and it would be my pleasure to add your group to mydistribution list.

Thankyou,

Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue

Next Week's Upcoming NetworkingEvents

Sundays, from 8:00 –9:00 am. Every Sundaymorning tune into Your Career is Callingon 107.7 FM, The Bronc, the on-campus radio station at Rider University. Hosts FrankKovacs and Wanda Ellet bring youthe best career advice, no matter what stage your career is in. Whether you arein transition, looking for a better opportunity, or even a college student,Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined by a specialguest to cover a unique topic. Thisweek's special guest will be Chris Puorro, a seasoned banking executive who willshare how throughout his career he has leveraged networking to manage hiscareer. Chris is now teaching his son, a recentcollege grad, to do the same. Don't forget to tune into107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7 The Bronc's freeAndroid and IPhone Apps. Listeners can reach the studio withtheir questions at 1-877-900-1077.

Monday, July 22nd from10:00 am – 12:00 noon:Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host: TonyCalabrese,a Five O'Clock Club-Certified Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Importance Of Follow-Up In Your Search(And In Your Life). In today'sworld, where we are becoming more dependent than ever before on those who wemeet for that next lead and that next opportunity, just making the contact isnot enough. It is important to be prepared to follow-up, whether it is after alead, an interview, or just to gain knowledge and information. Lack offollow-up is the cause of many lost opportunities-don't let that happen to you. Please join us for this uplifting and informative presentation, duringwhich you will learn, meet fellow job-seekers, and get the support that youneed and deserve. The meeting is at theMaplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Monday, July 22ndfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host David Chapman, who will give a presentation titled: Toastmasters - The Best Investment You CanMake For Improving Your Job Search Efforts. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday, July 22ndfrom 7:00 – 9:00 pm:Temple Community Network (TCN) will host MaureenKinsey, an HR Organizational Development Consultant/Advisor, who will givea presentation titled: Topic To Be Determined. Additional information is available at: http://www.bethrishon.org/jewishcommunitynews/jewishcommunityevents.html. The meeting is at Barnert Temple, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes,NJ 07417.

Tuesday, July 23rdfrom 5:00 - 7:00 pm: UnionCounty College will host Rod Colón,a Career Coach and Author, who will give a presentation titled: Lead Your Career: ME, Inc. Question andAnswer Session. RSVP at: Rod@RodColon.com. The meeting is in Union County College'sCafeteria, 40 West Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Tuesday, July 23rd from6:30 – 8:30 pm:Rockland Job Network (RJN) will host a meeting to discuss: Back to Your Elevator Speech Again. Because it is so important to make a greatfirst impression, to let others know who you are and what you can do forthem…we are going to craft our elevator speeches again. We keep learning newthings about them all the time and this session we will discuss your pastspeeches and move onto the future of what you want to say and how to say ittoday. It is aboutbringing your past into today in a unique way to affect your future. The meeting will be at the New City Library,220 North Main Street, New City, NY 10956.

Tuesday, July 23rd from7:30 - 9:30 pm: TheCareer Forum will hostDonna Sotolongo, Managing Member, SF Staffing Solutions, whowill give a presentation titled: Job Hunting Strategies For 2013. The meeting is at theSomerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, July 24thfrom 9:30 am - 12:00 noon:The Professional Support Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Debra Wheatman, a career coach, who will give apresentation titled: Techniquesand Strategies for Every Type of Interview. As employersexpand the interview process to include phone screenings, panel interviews andone-on-one meetings with hiring managers, successful candidates apply differenttechniques at each stage to present a consistent message in line with theirpersonal brand. Learn to excel at everystep of an extended interview process by using tools and techniques best suitedfor each situation. Additional information is availableat: www.psgmc.org. The meeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Wednesday, July 24thfrom 1:00 - 3:00 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a programtitled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provideslinks to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at nocost to individuals. After taking theorientation, WorkSearch isaccessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Librarycomputers. Attendees will be shown howto download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USBdrive). The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Wednesday, July 24thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Merry Nachemin, who will give apresentation titled: DifferentiateYourself by Fitting In: Dress for Interview Success in Your Specific Industry. Merry will discuss the industry norms for jobinterviews in various fields. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, July 24thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meetingfor Job Seekers titled: Download a Customized Company List forContacts. Find Companies andExecutive contacts for your next job. Search by industry as well as location,size, and sales. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, July 24thfrom 6:00 - 8:30 pm:Georgian Court University will host RodColón, a Career Coach and Author, who will give a presentation titled: Learn the Secrets of Owning Your Career. Rod will discuss how to: 1) Become the CEO ofMe, Inc – Own Your Career, 2) Tap the power of advocates to reach keydecision-makers, 3) Explore the exciting opportunities of The Hidden Job Market,4) Let Your personal brand shine through using social media, and 5) Learn a jobsearch methodology that gets you the interview. RSVP at: Rod@RodColon.com. The meeting is at Georgian Court University, Artsand Science Center's Little Theatre, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Please park in lot: A

Thursday, July 25th from6:00 - 7:30 pm: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled:Networking Conversations: How To Talk ToThe People You Meet With. By hardwork or luck you book a meeting with someone who could potentially help you inyour job campaign. Now all you need to know is what to say to maximize thepotential of the meeting and not feel like you are wasting their time. Joincoach Win Sheffield and learn to: 1) Approach contacts with confidence and aclear idea how to talk to them even without being sure where you are heading.2) Develop an agenda to make the most of your meeting, and 3) Conduct a meetingwhere you get answers to your questions and open your contact to futuremeetings. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, July 25th from6:00 - 7:30 pm: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Robin Neiman, a Vocational Counselor, and Sherry Natkow, a CareerCoach, who will lead a program titled: Drop-In Job Club for College Graduates inTheir Twenties. Participants learnhow to market themselves, how to conduct a strategic job search, meet othertwenty-something job-seekers in a supportive environment. Handouts and resources will be provided. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday, July 25th from6:00 - 7:15 pm: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Career Resources. Explore job and career resources available atthe SIBL Library and other public sites; Find industry and career advice,resume guides and more. The meeting isat the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Friday, July 26th from10:00 am - 12:00 noon:The Princeton Public Library will host DebraWheatman, globally recognized as an expert in advanced career searchtechniques, who will give a presentation titled: Leveraging Social Media to Enhance your Networking Power. Debra will discuss using relevant socialmedia to grow and leverage contacts to facilitate job search. Your network is a very important part ofhelping to uncover opportunities that might otherwise not be found. What are the current tools and techniquesthat today's job seeker should be using? This informative session will tell you. Plus you will learn some valuable information to best utilize theavailable tools to your advantage. Themeeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton,NJ 08542.

Friday, July 26th from12:00 noon – 1:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host David Lees, a career coach, who willgive a presentation titled: MarketingYourself with Confidence. David willdiscuss the tools necessary to better position and package yourself to moveforward. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Friday, July 26th from3:15 - 4:30 pm: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a meeting titled: Exploring lynda.com: LinkedIn. Join us for an in class demonstration and discussion ofthe social network modules offered for free by the New York Public Library.This session will focus on LinkedIn, including setting up an account and makingconnections. Lynda.com will show you how to build your professional network anddiscover new job opportunities. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Saturday, July 27th from9:30 am – 12:00 noon:Networkers Without Borders will host AlexFreund, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Connecting Social Media to Your CareerGoals. This presentation provides a broad overview about social media as itrelates to jobseekers. What is socialmedia and what are the advantages? Howcan a jobseeker benefit from social networking? What is one's brand and how can negative search engine results damageone's reputation? What are onlinecommunications best practices and a few online communications strategies? Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop ortablet as well as a current resume so they can work on improving their currentsocial media presence, or start to build one. NJLAP Program Manager, NoreenBraman, will be on hand to relate her personal use of social media and willshare examples her online branding efforts. Additional information is available at: www.njlap.org or 1-732-565-7571. Themeeting will be at: NJLawyers Assistance Program, One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, NJ08901.