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Job Description Hilltop Children’s Center and Outreach Institute Executive Director Who We Are Hilltop is a nationally recognized early learning program and educator institute known for its progressive pedagogical approach, commitment to anti-bias education, and deep investment in professional development. Since 1971, Hilltop has been a thought leader in the field, offering innovative programming for children and high-quality training for educators locally and globally. Hilltop’s faculty engages daily in rigorous reflective practice, emergent curriculum, and documenting learning in new and innovative ways. Collaboratively, they design an environment and curriculum around the emerging interests, curiosities, and needs of children. Through the Outreach Institute, we strengthen our teaching practice alongside our colleagues and professional partners in the field. With the capacity to serve over 170 children in the Fremont and Queen Anne area, Hilltop serves as a champion for the early learning community. Studies have shown that people from underrepresented identity groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Hilltop is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and hire based on qualifications, merit, and business need, regardless of race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups in early learning (including people of color, male identifying, and LGBTQIA+ individuals) to apply. We welcome your application even if you don't meet every single requirement. Our Values Learning in Relationship: We seek and cultivate a wide breadth of thought and ideas as the foundation for meaningful connections with intentional commitments to each other, which promotes social responsibility, interest in the unfamiliar, and respect for nature. We believe in reciprocal influence. Emergent Curriculum: We evoke new perspectives by noticing, inquiring about, and reflecting on moments of curiosity or passion and make that discovery visible through documentation and expressive media. We believe learning is constructed through experiences, inquiry, and reflection. Leadership in Community: We foster courageous leadership and serve as a model of innovative, reflective early childhood education practices. We believe that collective contributions lead to bold action. Organizational Integrity: We commit to transparent and responsible organizational practices that uphold our mission, sustain Hilltop, and bring playful joy to our work. We believe that root tending creates stability and intentional growth. Position Summary The Executive Director (ED) is the lead executive of Hilltop, responsible for organizational leadership, strategy, financial sustainability, and development of our early learning program and Outreach Institute. The ED ensures that Hilltop's mission—rooted in anti-bias education, diversity, equity, and high-quality learning—is upheld across programs, partnerships, and community relationships. This role requires a visionary leader who can steward a financially complex organization, expand enrollment, inspire staff, deepen community trust, and continue to elevate Hilltop’s global presence. The ideal candidate is committed to honoring Hilltop’s decades-long history of excellence, building proactively on current strengths, and bringing consistency to our foundation; who champions policies and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across faculty, children, and our community. Page Break Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Vision • Champion Hilltop’s mission, values, and culture, both internally and through engagement with the broader early learning community., • Foster strong, trusting relationships with faculty, families, children and the Board through transparency, accessibility, and proactive collaboration., • Advance Hilltop’s deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-bias social justice practices, modeling leadership that uplifts all voices., • Proactively cultivate community trust and elevate Hilltop’s reputation as a leader in ECE. 2. Program & Community • Support and inspire Hilltop’s faculty in delivering exceptional, inquiry-based early childhood education, using Emergent Curriculum and an anti-bias pedagogical approach., • Ensure licensing, safety, and high-quality standards are met and maintained., • Strengthen family engagement across the Hilltop community through clear, succinct, and transparent communication., • Promote a sense of belonging and shared purpose among staff, families, and children. 3. Operations & Finance • Partner as a fiduciary with the board to manage the institution's budget, financial health, and long-term stability while developing complementary enrollment growth strategies and diversification of revenue streams., • Provide strategic and value-based leadership that balances accessibility for families with leading compensation and strong professional growth opportunities for educators that helps maintain the institution's relevance as a leader in the early childhood field., • Oversee operations, human resources, pedagogy, administrative systems, and stakeholder relationships to ensure an efficient, effective, and high-quality organization., • Oversee compliance with state and local regulations, licensing, contractual, and insurance requirements., • Oversee the Outreach Institute and its programmatic and financial health. 4. Staff Leadership & Development • Cultivate strong relationships with families, staff, the broader community, stakeholders, and early childhood education partners., • Lead with emotional intelligence and empathy, serving as an active advocate for staff wellness, job satisfaction, and professional excellence., • Oversee HR policies and practices that ensure fairness, transparency, and legal compliance., • Uphold and advance Hilltop’s educational philosophy, including anti-bias education, reflective practice, and emergent curriculum., • Nurture a dynamic culture of reflection, shared leadership, and collaboration that empowers educators and uplifts the field., • Oversee the recruitment, employment, and termination of all personnel and manage a staffing plan that aligns with the organization’s values; maintain a climate that attracts, motivates, and retains a roster of highly-qualified, diverse faculty and volunteers., • Establish systems that ensure psychological safety, invite constructive feedback, and celebrate continuous learning. Page Break 5. Communication & Representation • Serve as a visible, approachable and responsive leader for Hilltop families and staff., • Ensure organizational updates and decisions are communicated clearly, proactively, and with consistency and effectiveness., • Represent Hilltop in the early learning community and with partner organizations. Qualifications Hilltop seeks a leader who embodies warmth, humility, and collaboration: someone who leads through relationships, values listening and transparency, and respects the voices of children, educators, and families alike. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and operational skills paired with a deep belief in reflective, community-centered leadership. • Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy, integrity, and reflection, fostering a culture of trust and inclusion., • Deep respect for children as capable, curious learners, and a belief in play-based, emergent, and anti-bias education., • Reflective thinker and steady problem-solver who models curiosity and accountability., • Proven ability to lead with an equity and anti-bias lens., • Experience directing or overseeing a childcare program., • Experience supervising diverse teams and fostering collaborative work environments., • Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with staff, families, Board members, and community partners., • Background in pedagogical coaching, adult learning, reflective practice, or teacher development., • Experience in nonprofit strategy, board relations, or multi-program leadership, in particular: governance, business development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion work., • Experience in fundraising, fund development, partnership-building, nonprofit fiscal management, and budget preparation for an organizational budget of $1M+., • Experience managing complex budgets and leading organizations through financial challenges., • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education Leadership, Nonprofit Management, or related field strongly preferred., • Minimum 5–7 years of senior leadership experience, ideally in early childhood education, nonprofit management, or a related field., • Minimum of five years of non-profit or early childhood education executive leadership experience with evidence of increasing responsibility and success., • Licensing Requirements - WAC 110-147-1445:, • Hiring Requirements - Child Care Providers | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families Compensation & Structure Hilltop is prepared to shape the scope of this position—Executive Director—around the strengths and experiences of the selected candidate. Salary range: $120,000 – 145,000. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and role definition. The compensation package includes the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition discount, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, paid holidays, and retirement savings (Simple IRA).

Job DescriptionZoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy a robotaxi service. We are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our team to help improve our automated testing and validation processes. This role is centered on applying cutting-edge machine learning to develop and enhance our validation processes. You will be instrumental in improving the efficiency and scalability of our testing by sampling across massive datasets where traditional methods no longer suffice. By working with both real-world fleet logs and synthetic data, your work will directly impact how we validate software changes and ensure our robotaxi service is both safe and reliable. Your work will also significantly contribute to the speed and efficiency of our validation process, allowing Zoox to go fast and achieve more. You will be part of an organization with strong leadership and a transparent, respectful culture that enables you to reach your full potential. This high-impact position offers opportunities for career growth through demonstrated achievement.In this role, you will: • Lead Technical Initiatives: You will apply modern machine learning, leveraging large-scale data, to critical validation problems at the intersection of ML and data science. You will serve as a key contributor and tech lead on a small, focused team., • Improve Model Interpretability: You'll pioneer methods to understand the internal workings of our machine learning models. This work will be crucial for building trust and ensuring the safety of our autonomous systems., • Improve Feature Representation: You'll extend and refine the features and embedding space used by our models to better identify and cluster interesting driving scenarios. This involves leveraging a deep understanding of the autonomous driving stack and applying first-principles thinking to derive new, impactful features., • Integrate AV Performance Data: You'll incorporate metrics and information on autonomous vehicle (AV) performance into the model to make its risk predictions more accurate and relevant., • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: You'll work closely with system safety, data science, software, and fleet operations teams to understand their needs and integrate improvements that directly support our validation efforts.Qualifications, • Experience: A PhD in a relevant field and/or 5+ years of experience working with machine learning models and data science methodologies in an industry setting., • Technical Skills: Expertise in machine learning concepts, including training deep learning models, evaluation, and optimization. Strong programming skills in Python and experience with relevant machine learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Jax). Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed computing., • Domain Knowledge: Experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or a related field, with an understanding of challenges in perception, prediction, and planning., • Mindset: Proven ability to drive progress independently, lead technical projects, and apply critical thinking to solve practical problems., • Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Bonus Qualifications, • Real-world impact as demonstrated in publications, patents, presentations, blog posts, etc., • Familiarity with encoder-decoder or foundation models for prediction and planning., • Experience with test scripting and data analysis languages like SQL., • Experience with techniques for machine learning model interpretability and explainability.

Job DescriptionCompany Description Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa. Job Description The Senior Director of Product, Network Reporting Modernization will lead Visa’s next-generation reporting strategy and product portfolio—transforming decades-old, stand-alone reporting into intelligent reporting experiences, self-service UIs, and API-enabled data subscriptions that help clients (issuers, acquirers, processors, merchants, and FinTechs) access actionable insights when, how, and as fast as their business demands. This leader will define and deliver an AI-first reporting roadmap that embeds ML/GenAI-assisted insights, guided workflows, and intuitive UX to reduce client effort spent on manual reconciliation, accelerate time-to-value, and drive adoption of Visa’s data solutions. In this role, you will future-proof reporting capabilities for emerging payment innovations—including agentic commerce, on-chain activity and stablecoins, and crypto-related use cases—by shaping a configurable data transformation and reporting engine that supports granular, field-level controls, real-time and streaming delivery options, and premium, customizable products. You will partner closely with Technology, Data Platforms, Network Processing/Modernization, Client Services, Risk & Compliance, Sales, and regional teams to deliver a unified reporting platform connected to the broader Visa portfolio, enabling easier onboarding, best-in-class usability, and new monetization models with an $800M+ revenue ambition. Essential Functions • Own the product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for Network Reporting Modernization, including investment cases, sequencing, and measurable outcomes., • Lead the evolution from stand-alone reports to intelligent reporting and UIs: self-service configuration, guided onboarding, role-based experiences, and seamless attachment to the broader Visa product portfolio., • Define an AI-product management agenda for reporting, including ML/GenAI-assisted insights, anomaly detection, predictive and prescriptive analytics, natural-language exploration, and responsible AI guardrails., • Deliver a modernized transaction reporting infrastructure that supports fully customizable content, frequency, and delivery (batch, on-demand, real-time, and streaming) and enables API interfaces for advanced clients., • Architect product requirements for a next-gen data transformation/reporting engine that enables granular, field-level reporting control, configurable formatting, and transaction-level or aggregated outputs., • Future-proof reporting products for emerging payment innovations (e.g., agentic commerce, stablecoins/on-chain activity, crypto), ensuring extensibility of data models, controls, and client experiences., • Drive client-focused solutions by partnering with issuers, acquirers, merchants, processors, and FinTechs to deeply understand reporting pain points, validate concepts, and iterate through pilots and scaled launches., • Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing team of product managers and cross-functional partners (design, data/analytics, engineering, operations) with clear goals, accountability, and development plans., • Partner with Sales, Solutions, and Marketing to package and commercialize premium reporting offerings, define pricing/packaging, and accelerate adoption toward $800M+ revenue targets., • Establish operating mechanisms for delivery across matrixed stakeholders: OKRs, program cadence, executive communications, risk management, and dependency planning with platform modernization initiatives., • Define and track product health metrics: onboarding time, adoption, engagement, retention, NPS/CSAT, data freshness/latency, quality, and revenue growth. Basic Qualifications: • 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience, • Proven product leadership for enterprise/B2B platforms, data products, analytics, or reporting solutions at global scale., • Demonstrated AI product management experience: translating ML/GenAI capabilities into customer value, defining human-in-the-loop experiences, and setting responsible AI requirements., • Strong client orientation with experience partnering directly with issuers, acquirers, merchants, processors, and FinTechs to define problems and deliver measurable outcomes., • Experience modernizing legacy products into cohesive, user-centered platforms with strong usability, streamlined onboarding, and clear portfolio integration., • Expertise in data platforms (APIs, streaming, subscriptions), product instrumentation/metrics, and building extensible reporting architectures., • Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and commercialization skills—building business cases, pricing/packaging, and go-to-market plans to drive material revenue impact., • Outstanding executive communication and stakeholder management skills in highly matrixed organizations., • Comfort leading and developing teams, and influencing cross-functional delivery across product, technology, operations, risk, and regional stakeholders., • Payments and network knowledge strongly preferred; familiarity with emerging payment innovations such as agentic commerce, stablecoins/on-chain activity, and crypto is a plus. Additional Information Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department. Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time. Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law. Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code. U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 186,800.00 to 299,100.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Job Description Chaloner has partnered with the Seattle Foundation on their search for a Chief Growth Officer. Position Overview: Seattle Foundation is at an exciting inflection point—primed to expand its partnership with philanthropists to advance key community priorities while pursuing sustained growth to ensure the foundation remains an effective and influential agent of change. The Chief Growth Officer (CGO) will lead and manage Seattle Foundation’s strategic approach to philanthropy, integrating community impact, customer engagement, and revenue generation. The CGO will play a key role in ensuring sustained growth through the creation of a business development strategy that produces pathways, products, and services to deepen current customer engagement, grow the customer base, and scale discretionary resources to drive systemic, transformative change across the region. Reporting to the President & CEO and serving on the Senior Leadership Team, the CGO is responsible for aligning fundraising and revenue generation with the Foundation’s vision and mission while ensuring high-value customer experiences that result in retention and growth. This person will lead a team to develop strategies that cultivate new customers of donor advised funds and/or advising services, steward current customers, and enhance the Foundation’s community-centered approach to giving. The ideal candidate is a proven growth leader with strong experience stewarding high-net-worth relationships and shaping and executing clear business development strategies that result in sustained revenue growth. They will be a powerful storyteller and relationship manager, bringing strategic vision, entrepreneurial acumen, and operational rigor to drive cross-departmental strategies to support the customer journey and revenue growth. Primary Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Vision • Execute a long-term vision for philanthropy, product development, and business growth that aligns with the organization’s overall mission and strategic goals., • Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to set measurable business growth goals and strategies that drive systemic impact., • Leverage social entrepreneurship to implement business-like strategies to enhance sustainability, drive innovation, and scale impact., • Monitor trends, policies, and best practices to ensure the organization remains innovative and competitive within philanthropic advising., • Serves as a key liaison to relevant board committees. Revenue Generation & Business Development: • In partnership with Marketing & Communications, drive the creation of a go to market and growth strategy to reach new clients through revenue-generating philanthropic services and products, including donor advised, area of interest, nonprofit, and designated funds; bequests; mission-related and social impact investing opportunities; and philanthropic consulting services. Ensure these products and services remain innovative and competitive over time., • Regularly assess the foundation’s market position and competitive advantage to continuously refine and implement an advisory services approach that generates sustainable growth. Monitor shifts in donor behavior as well as trends in the wealth ecosystem to inform the foundation’s market positioning., • Expand the organization’s client base by identifying and cultivating new high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporate partners for collaborative investments and/or philanthropic services. Ensure strategies are in place and implemented to secure transformational, long-term investments from donors and partners., • Leverage and grow strategic partnerships with financial advisors, services firms, and others to create a steady pipeline of new clients to grow funds under management and revenue generated from philanthropic consulting services. Build credibility with wealth advisors through education, tools and collaboration that align investment opportunities with client values and fiduciary standards., • In partnership with Impact, co-design products that meet community and donor needs. Operational Excellence & Performance Measurement: • In partnership with Finance and Operations, ensure that data systems provide foundation staff, board, and executives with the most relevant information for revenue growth efforts. Ensure mechanisms are in place to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track revenue performance and customer engagement., • Ensure operational efficiency within the philanthropy division by optimizing workflows, technology, and CRM systems to enhance customer engagement., • In partnership with Finance, implement financial forecasting, pricing, and revenue projections to support organizational sustainability and growth. Co-create annual and quarterly revenue growth targets and systematically review performance against those targets. Customer Engagement & Stewardship: • Maintain and systematize the organization’s dedication to top-notch customer service for those who utilize the Foundation’s philanthropic products and services., • Identify, cultivate, and convert clients of traditional philanthropic products to join efforts with the Foundation to maximize impact towards key outcomes affecting the Seattle region., • In partnership with Marketing & Communications, organize high-impact donor convenings, learning sessions, and philanthropic experiences that deepen donor commitment. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Internal Alignment: • Ensure alignment across the foundation’s teams on revenue growth, fundraising, and customer experience priorities., • In partnership with finance and operational leadership, ensure effective infrastructure (e.g., human capital, technology tools, key performance indicators, work plans, etc.) is in place to drive towards business development goals. Team Leadership & Development: • Sharpen the team structure to ensure the right focus on philanthropic advising, fund growth, fundraising, and market expansion with philanthropic advising services to achieve sustained business growth, customer satisfaction, and donor alignment., • Identify and cultivate team skillsets and resources necessary to deliver against new business growth vision, long-term strategy and to drive new revenue sources., • Lead and manage a team, fostering an inclusive and high-performance work culture., • Provide mentorship, professional development, and strategic guidance to staff., • Align and execute an integrated team strategy that maximizes the organization’s ability to provide resources for and establish long-term partnerships that drive community impact. Community Engagement & Public Representation: • Act as a thought leader and spokesperson on philanthropy, representing the organization at key industry events, panels, and media opportunities., • Champion the role of philanthropy as a driver of equity and justice, advocating for policies and practices that create lasting change. Minimum Qualifications: • 10+ years of senior leadership experience in business development, sales, marketing, strategy or a related field, with a proven track record of leading clear, results-driven strategies to drive revenue growth and community impact. Experience with complex wealth advising is a plus., • Experience and knowledge of the philanthropic sector, including philanthropic advising, donor-advised funds, impact and mission-related investing, and the broader wealth and nonprofit ecosystems, with a demonstrated ability to translate sector insight into sustainable revenue growth and scalable philanthropic products., • Excellent communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills. Inspiring and persuasive speaker and presenter. Consensus builder, community convener and advisor., • 7+ years demonstrated ability to hire, supervise, motivate, develop and lead diverse teams., • Fluency in data-driven decision-making, data analysis and CRM systems for customer management., • Understanding of liquid and illiquid investment vehicles, with the ability to navigate both financial-first and impact-first strategies to support partnerships, product positioning, and mission-aligned growth., • Demonstrated experience building strategic partnerships within the wealth management ecosystem, with an understanding of money transfer models, advisor motivations, and fiduciary responsibilities. Familiarity with investment structures (e.g., donor advised funds, environment, social, and governance (ESG) funds) and impact/financial return frameworks preferred., • Strong strategy planning and execution skills. Proven track record of moving effectively and efficiently from concept to results., • A collaborative and adaptive leader who exudes executive maturity, confidence and credibility to a diverse range of stakeholders including staff, high-capacity philanthropists, investors, corporate executives, fundholders, community organizations, and regional partners. Department: Philanthropy Reports to: President & CEO Classification: Full-time/Annual, Salary/Exempt Salary: $247,000-270,000 BENEFITS: • 100% Paid by employer: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD., • 403(b)Retirement matched at 5%; increasing to 10% over time, 100% immediate vesting., • PTO: 15 days accrued vacation, 10 days accrued sick, 4 wellness days, 13 holidays., • $1,200 annual remote work benefit., • $750 annual wellness benefit., • $1,200 annual transit benefit., • Optional Flex plan and dependent coverage. WORK LOCATION: • Flexible; can be fully in-person, or hybrid (remote and in-person). This position is expected to be in-person for some required team and organization-wide meetings (e.g. monthly All-Hands meetings). Office located downtown Seattle. Must live in WA state. Interested candidates should apply by using the application form. Chaloner will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps.

Job DescriptionBlink UX is the product design firm crafting your next breakthrough. We partner with ambitious companies like Amazon, Google, and NASA to create transformative products and experiences through strategy, research, and design. With headquarters and labs in Seattle and studios in Boston, San Diego, San Francisco, New York City, and Bengaluru, we partner with clients around the world. This opportunity is a part of Blink's Embedded practice which supports long-term opportunities with some of Blink’s largest client partners. Location: Hybrid, Bellevue, WADuration: 6 months, potential to extend. What you'll be doing: • Strategic & Design Leadership, • Drive conversation design strategy for AI and automated experiences., • Define and evolve voice, tone, and personality guidelines aligned with T-Mobile’s brand., • Leverage research, analytics, and usability insights to optimize conversational journeys., • Create scalable frameworks and reusable patterns across platforms., • Design Execution & Quality, • Design dialogue flows, scripts, and interaction models for chatbots and virtual assistants., • Ensure clarity, inclusivity, accessibility, and customer-first language standards., • Collaborate closely with Product, UX, Research, and Engineering teams., • Collaboration & Mentorship, • Lead cross-functional workshops to align on user needs and business goals., • Mentor and guide other conversation designers and cross-functional partners., • Advocate for best practices in AI-driven and conversational experiences., • Research & Optimization, • Participate in qualitative and quantitative research initiatives., • Analyze conversational output and performance metrics to continuously improve experiences.What we're looking for:, • 7+ years of experience in UX writing, content design, or conversational design., • Strong portfolio demonstrating AI conversation or UX content design., • Deep understanding of human-centered design principles., • Experience collaborating across Product, Engineering, and Research., • Experience designing for GenAI, LLMs, or AI-driven systems., • Knowledge of prompt engineering and conversation modeling, preferred., • Leadership experience, mentoring or coaching designers, preferred., • Skills & Competencies, • Human-centered design, • Conversation flow mapping and dialogue scripting, • Content strategy and information architecture, • Prompt engineering and testing, • UX research and analytics interpretation, • Voice and tone development, • Cross-functional collaboration, • Leadership and mentorship, • What Success Looks Like, • Clear, consistent, and meaningful AI-driven conversations that help customers achieve goals easily., • Scalable conversation design frameworks implemented across platforms., • A high-performing team of conversation designers supported by your leadership., • Alignment and delivery on cross-functional team goals like AI containment or ecommerce growth.

Job Description Position Title: Director, Outside Plant & Engineering Base Salary: $145,000 to $190,116 annually DOE Bonus: Target annual bonus Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs. Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. As our state-of-the-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals. Our Company Values: • Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention., • Empowering You: We help customers choose what is best for them, and we support employees in implementing new ideas and solutions., • Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other., • Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest, human communication. Job Summary The Director of Outside Plant & Engineering leads teams responsible for designing and building scalable, cost-effective fiber networks, ensuring all designs meet technical and regulatory standards. This role oversees the entire engineering design process, manages internal teams and external partners, and drives innovation and operational excellence. The Director is accountable for delivering high-quality, construction-ready designs and maintaining accurate OSP records to support Ziply Fiber’s mission of expanding state-of-the-art fiber networks. Strategic leadership, vendor management, and expertise in fiber network engineering are essential for enabling large-scale deployment and long-term network sustainability The position is to be in either Kirkland, Washington or Everett, Washington. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed. Program Management & Strategic Planning · Provide the end-to-end program direction to organize, develop, and execute a program build across multiple functional teams. · Develop and execute the fiber engineering design strategy in alignment with business expansion and network deployment goals. · Provide input into long-term network strategy, capacity planning, and emerging technology adoption. · Support market analysis diligence required for expansion initiatives. Engineering Design, Standards & Compliance · Oversee end-to-end design processes, including route planning, permitting, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. · Ensure designs are optimized for scalability, cost efficiency, constructability, and long-term maintainability. · Establish and enforce engineering design standards, documentation practices, and quality control measures, and oversee adherence to industry best practices and evolving standards in fiber network engineering. · Ensure engineering work orders are designed in compliance with all company standards, NESC, Utility Pole Agreements, and municipal requirements, as well as public ROW or utility easements, and ensure compliance with permitting requirements, safety standards, and environmental regulations. Mitigate risks by proactively identifying engineering challenges and implementing solutions. Team Leadership, Vendors & Cross-Functional Collaboration · Lead and mentor a team of engineering managers, designers, and support staff to deliver high-quality network designs on schedule. · Manage relationships with external engineering vendors, contractors, and consultants, ensuring alignment with company standards and project timelines. · Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization. · Partner with construction, operations, product, and finance teams to align engineering design with deployment readiness and business objectives. Innovation, Tools & Performance · Drive innovation in design methodologies, leveraging automation, GIS platforms, and advanced engineering tools, and implement best-in-class workflows to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency of design deliverables. Establish and manage process indicators and performance metrics to optimize workflows. · Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and regulatory developments to maintain competitive advantage. Administrative & Travel · Occasional travel for activities such as out-of-town meetings, training, or outreach activities up to 10% of the time. Other Duties · Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization. Required Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field. · Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in fiber network engineering. · Minimum of five (5) years in a leadership/people management capacity, with demonstrated experience mentoring, developing, and managing engineering teams. · Proven expertise in large-scale fiber design, route and build planning, permitting, and construction-ready deliverables. · Strong understanding of GIS applications, CAD tools, asset management systems, and engineering workflows. · Experience managing internal teams and third-party engineering vendors. · Developed leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and lead others. · Knowledge of permitting processes, regulatory requirements, and compliance for fiber deployments. · Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate effectively with executive leadership. · Experience using fiber optic network documentation tools. · Understanding of network Engineering and inventory tools · Ability to travel occasionally (up to 10% of the time). · The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with weekend availability as needed to complete the essential duties of this role. · Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record. Preferred Qualifications: · Master’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field. · Professional Engineer (PE) license. · Experience managing capital budgets. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations., • Ability to collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines., • Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills., • Operate from a customer centered mindset, • Ability to lead and guide change within an organization, • Ability to work within critical deadlines., • Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules., • Ability to provide excellent customer service. Work Authorization Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work is primarily a modern office setting. At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests. Diverse Workforce / EEO: Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a non-job-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status. Ziply Fiber requires a pre-employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre-employment drug screening. Ziply Fiber is a drug free workplace.

Job DescriptionReady to make a meaningful impact? At Brighton Jones, we’re a purpose-driven, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. As one of the largest RIAs in the nation, we’ve built a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and community—recognized with 15 consecutive “Best Places to Work” awards, including Inc.com’s 2025 list, as well as national honors for community impact. We lead the industry in aligning wealth, passion, and purpose to help our clients thrive. With over $30 billion in assets under advisement, 300+ teammates nationwide, and a dynamic, team-based approach, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for driven, curious individuals to join our #OneTeam. The Creative Director defines and elevates the visual expression of Brighton Jones — guiding the brand’s design language, creative standards, and creative vision while remaining deeply engaged in the craft. This role is both visionary and hands-on: you set the creative direction and contribute directly to the design work that brings it to life. You bring depth in brand building — not just running creative, but crafting the systems, standards, and ideas that elevate a brand from great to iconic. You understand how powerful brands behave, how they gain cultural momentum, and how to infuse that thinking into every expression of Brighton Jones. This is a vision-setting role, not a trend-following one. You bring clarity, originality, and a long view — building creative that is both current and enduring. You’ll guide the team toward a unified brand expression across campaigns, digital touchpoints, content ecosystems, internal culture moments, and community experiences. This is a studio-centered role. Creative energy rises in shared spaces — pinning up work, debating the details, iterating fast, shaping ideas shoulder-to-shoulder. You’ll spend most of your time in our Seattle studio, with flexibility for focused remote work as needed. Take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align! *As part of the application, please provide an accessible link to your professional portfolio.*Your Role - Brand Leadership • Evolve, elevate, and steward the Brighton Jones brand identity — visual, verbal, motion, and experiential — ensuring coherence and distinction across all platforms., • Lead the development of brand systems, design languages, templates, guidelines, and creative standards that scale across teams and markets., • Bring strategic positioning to life visually, partnering with the Director of Brand Storytelling to ensure unified narrative + design alignment. Your Role - Hands-On Creative Execution, • Contribute directly to design work, from early concepting to final execution — including brand system development, page layouts, environmental graphics, digital designs, and motion exploration., • Create visual prototypes, mood boards, design comps, and iterative drafts that clarify direction and inspire the team., • Push craft quality through meticulous design, typography, visual hierarchy, and refinement. Your Role - Creative Direction, • Drive concepting and design direction for all brand, marketing, digital, and experience initiatives — from campaigns to tentpole moments., • Shape high-quality creative that is story-driven, emotionally resonant, and unmistakably Brighton Jones., • Guide concept development from a blank page through to final execution, ensuring excellence at every stage. Your Role - Cross-Functional Partnership, • Collaborate with Brand, Digital, Content, and Experience teams to ensure unified storytelling and creative integrity across every channel., • Work closely with leadership to bring strategic priorities to life visually and narratively. Your Role - Team Leadership & Development, • Mentor designers, writers, and creative collaborators to produce original, high-craft work rooted in strong ideas., • Model creative excellence, clear and constructive critique, and a growth mindset., • Present confidently and compellingly to executive leadership, clients, advisors, and external partners. Your Experience, • Bachelor’s Degree required. Design-related major preferred., • 10+ years leading brand, design, and creative direction, ideally within purpose-driven, design-forward, or culture-shaping organizations., • A portfolio that demonstrates strong design craft, brand identity systems, and high-quality visual execution., • Expert-level proficiency in Figma/Adobe Creative Suite, typography, composition, layout, and motion principles.., • Experience leading and mentoring designers while remaining active in the work., • Strong communication and collaboration skills — especially in partnering with storytellers, strategists, and cross-functional leaders., • Ability to operate at both 30,000 ft and 3 ft — visionary and tactical, conceptual and craft-oriented., • This role is an in-office, full-time, and exempt position. We are a work from office culture with a lot of flexibility., • *As part of the application, please provide an accessible link to your professional portfolio.*Compensation, • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, • 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation, • Equity ownership opportunities for every employee, • New Business Incentive Program, • Generous employee referral bonus, • Cell phone data reimbursement, • Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1, • Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays, • Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching, • 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues, • Personal career development plans, • Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees), • Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training, • Quarterly team-building events, • Regular social events, • Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent), • Adoption benefits We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Aquent is partnering with a leading global audio entertainment service that is revolutionizing how fans connect with artists and creators. This innovative company is at the forefront of digital entertainment, offering immersive experiences that span personalized content, live events, and exclusive offerings. We are seeking a visionary design leader to shape the future of their platform, driving impactful user experiences that resonate with millions worldwide. This is an unparalleled opportunity to leverage your expertise to simplify complex processes into intuitive, elegant solutions and set new standards for design excellence on a global scale. About the Role: In this pivotal role, you will lead strategic design initiatives that define the visual experience for a vast global audience. You will be a subject matter expert and a strategic leader, guiding complex projects from initial discovery through to delivery. This position requires an inventive thinker with exceptional design capabilities, a passion for data-driven insights, and strong leadership to effectively communicate your vision across all levels of the organization. You will mentor talent, facilitate executive reviews, and continuously elevate the bar for design excellence. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and define the design vision for intricate user experiences across the audio entertainment service., • Develop process flows, conceptual diagrams, wireframes, and mockups to clearly articulate high-level design strategies and detailed interaction behaviors., • Facilitate collaborative sessions with executive leaders to achieve alignment on product vision and design direction., • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, user scenarios, and use cases., • Champion a human-centered design culture and advocate for customer needs throughout the organization., • Cultivate and strengthen relationships across various teams and disciplines to foster collaboration and efficiency., • Oversee usability testing and produce final design specifications and detailed interaction behaviors for engineering handoff., • Establish, evolve, and drive the adoption of design guidelines, mechanisms, best practices, processes, and tools., • Drive UX design for high-impact, complex projects, transforming ambiguous requirements into defined design flows, interactions, and content strategies., • 10+ years of comprehensive design (8 years of UX design specifically for consumer-facing products)., • Portfolio showcasing end-to-end digital service experiences across diverse platforms and devices., • A master’s degree in Design, Information Science, Computer Science/HCI, or a design-related discipline such as cognitive psychology., • Demonstrated ability to present strategic rationale for design decisions to executive stakeholders., • Experience as a lead product designer for large, complex projects involving multidisciplinary challenges., • Proficiency in leveraging AI tools within the product design process., • Experience designing for AI-enabled features., • Proven track record of mentoring and elevating senior-level design talent., • Expertise in defining and maintaining design patterns and UX standards., • Experience integrating qualitative and quantitative data into design work and iterations., • Experience designing for voice and multimodal experiences. About Aquent Talent: Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. #LI-SK4 Client Description Our fast growing client is a global leader renowned for shaping the future and impacting millions worldwide! If you’re seeking an opportunity to work on cutting-edge initiatives and accelerate your career within a culture of bold ideas, we can connect you to your next great adventure. Contribute your talents in a place that values innovation, creativity, and leadership! #LI-Onsite

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a hardworking team of systems problem solvers, you will directly support Blue Origin's success by leading pivotal initiatives that support effective development, testing, verification, certification, and operations of a varied portfolio of supply chain tools that impact all Blue Origin programs. Your role will consist of taking your understanding of our products and procedures and listening to the problems of our key partners across Operations and Engineering to 1) identify new digital and procedural solutions opportunities, 2) create a streamlined well-defined problem statement, 3) generate options and evaluate various solutions that link directly to the company goals, 4) developing and managing roadmap execution using iterative value delivery in small pieces that improve the work processes that our teams complete, and 5) supervise the implementation of the roadmap results to be sure they are accomplishing the stated value. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align flawlessly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Responsibilities: * Understanduser's needs and behaviors through collaborative research methodologies, interviews, and workshops to identify new opportunities and solutions around the future of safe, reliable, reusable propulsion systems * Develop strategiesand approaches that will enable the capabilities of the future. Use prototyping & experimentation to drive decision-making and measure the impact of the experiences we're building quantitatively * Collaborateclosely with multi-functional team members and a broad set of partners (internal and external) from business executives, design and research partners, product owners, and supply chain teams through an iterative design process for framing, problem-solving, and synthesis of design problems. * Establish, document, and improve processes and products specific to supply chain needs consistent with innovative processes while maintaining the speed, agility, and efficiency of a startup operation. The processes established will support collecting vital compliance data, improve cycle time, and user acceptance, and will reduce defects and rework * Champion thoughtful, well-rounded experiences and create clear and concise design strategies for achieving them across emerging and often ambiguous intersections of technology and human experiences * Scout and propose innovative technologies in a wide variety of business areas (e.g., engineering, analysis, operations, testing, verification) * Develop and communicate tool roadmaps and plans to leadership and partners * Evaluate and facilitate commercial software purchases and deployment in a fast-paced environment * We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience * 10+ years track record of building software or digital solutions * Aerospace industry experience or equivalent safety-critical environment * Strong appreciation for human-centered design, outstanding customer experiences, and experience of collaboration with creative partners * Consistent track record of developing cohesive, compelling strategic visions for experience, product, and service challenges * Support up to 10% of domestic travel to engage key partners and support training Desired * Systems engineering and aerospace engineering experience * Manufacturing experience. * Ability to communicate at all levels within a matrix organization - Experience working with senior leadership and key partners to manage business changes * Experience developing applications around enterprise systems (e.g., Windchill, Jama, ERP, MRP) and their APIs * Collaborate with Enterprise campaigns, Engineering and Business Leaders, and Program Partners to evaluate business challenges and shape Continuous Improvement across our engineering processes and toolsets to mitigate risks and develop opportunities. Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $124,476.00 - $174,265.35 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Innovation Strategy Manager Cooley is seeking an Innovation Strategy manager to join Cooley's Practice Innovation team. Position summary: As a leading technology law firm, Cooley is determined to become a leader in the digital practice of law. The Innovation Strategy Manager is responsible for managing Cooley's new practice Innovation pipeline. This role is responsible for the product discovery, user research, and incubation process, evaluating and prioritizing innovation initiatives, and incorporating AI and emerging technologies to create a competitive advantage for Cooley's world-leading legal practices. Cooley Innovation embraces a culture of customer service excellence, and all members of the department are expected to embody this attitude. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: * Manage the practice innovation pipeline to discover, incubate, pilot and evaluate new product opportunities that will yield the greatest benefits to the firm and its attorneys * Leverage best practices in user research and design to deeply understand attorney and client pain points, and identify high-value opportunities to improve legal workflows * Refine, systematize and scale the practice innovation pipeline process to promote greater efficiency, uniformity, and transparency into how product decisions are made * Identify and evaluate practice innovation opportunities leveraging cutting-edge emerging technologies and AI advancements * Foster strong working relationships with change management, innovation counsel and product, engineering, and other teams to evaluate products and use cases, run pilots, launch products and drive engagement * Collaborate in cross-functional intake and prioritization across technology and operations departments * Collaborate with the Associate Director of Practice Innovation and innovation leadership to develop and manage data-driven evaluation process to quantify the business value of practice-facing products * Manage direct report(s) with a focus on fostering a high-performance, collaborative, innovative, and results-driven team culture * Collaborate in the development of and adoption of unified work management practices across practice innovation to promote transparency, clarity, scalability and efficiency * Serve as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reports * Provide day-to-day supervision of direct reports, ensure compliance with assigned work hours and monitor for compliance with all firm and department policies. Manage staffing coverage, review and process time logs/time off requests * Support business professional development and continued educational opportunities * In collaboration with immediate supervisor and CN HR, participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination and other employee lifecycle events * All other duties as assigned or required Skills & experience: Required: * After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications * Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required * Ability to travel, as required * 5+ years of directly applicable experience (e.g., user research, design thinking or human centered design facilitation, product discovery process, prototyping, legal technology use and adoption, quantitative evaluation). Eligible for consideration of Senior designation with 7+ years applicable experience in the field with 2+ years of exempt/management experience in relevant roles * Experience in managing cross-functional projects involving users, product and design, knowledge management, technology and practicing lawyers or clients Preferred: * Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor(ate) or non-US equivalent * Experience with core large law technologies such as iManage or NetDocs, Elite 3E, Intapp products, Litera products, Thomson Reuters and Lexis products * Advanced knowledge of the workflows and the core needs of practicing lawyers * Strong understanding of legal technology, emerging technology and AI * Strong effective presentation experience and skills to varied audiences * Experience with technology usage data and metrics and ability to leverage data for insights and storytelling using data visualization applications such as Power BI and Tableau * Project management experience * Supervisory experience Competencies: * Strong focus on identifying core user and business needs and delighting users at scale * Advanced knowledge of product process (including design thinking and human centered design methodologies), and experience in facilitating user research and journey mapping * Strong leadership experience and ability to build, manage and mentor a team * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to legal professionals and senior executives * Ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across various departments (product, engineering, change management, practicing attorneys, clients, etc.) * Strong prioritization, project management, creative problem-solving and time management skills * Ability to focus on detail without losing sight of bigger picture Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $125,000 - $190,000. Senior level candidates may be considered for this position and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Job Description Job Summary The Human Resources Generalist supports the people, culture, and compliance systems of Our Beginning School and its sister schools. This role is responsible for onboarding, employee relations, regulatory compliance, training oversight, and payroll and HR systems. This is a hands-on, part-time (16 hours/week) on-site position that works closely with the Founder, and school leadership to ensure the school operates in full compliance with employment law, DCYF licensing standards, and internal policies while sustaining a respectful, professional, and child-centered workplace culture. Our organization includes both Christian and non-sectarian schools. The Human Resources Generalist must be able to work effectively in both environments. Key Responsibilities 1. Recruitment & Onboarding • Manage interviews, and hiring coordination., • Coordinate and lead onboarding for all new employees., • Ensure all employment documentation, background checks, MERIT registration, and required trainings are completed before classroom placement., • Create and maintain onboarding systems and compliance checklists. 2. Employee Relations & Culture • Serve as a primary HR contact for staff questions, concerns, and guidance., • Design, implement, and manage employee recognition, appreciation, and morale programs., • Coach Directors and school leadership on how to support employees, manage performance, and apply HR policies consistently and fairly., • Support a professional, respectful, and accountable work environment., • Assist leadership with performance documentation, corrective action, and staff coaching processes., • Support internal communications and staff engagement initiatives. 3. Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and DCYF childcare licensing rules., • Maintain, secure, and audit all employee personnel files, including I-9s, contracts, evaluations, disciplinary records, and required compliance documentation., • Serve as the system of record for all personnel files and employment documentation., • Maintain confidential employee records in compliance with privacy and data-protection laws., • Work in partnership with HR partners and school leadership on audits, investigations, and regulatory matters., • Support leadership in tracking and responding to attendance violations, WAC violations, and policy infractions., • Revised Employee Handbook, • Ensure employment posters are current 4. Training & Professional Development • Track STARS hours, training completion, and license-required credentials., • Coordinate training logistics, PDDs, and certification renewals., • Track, document, and verify all staff trainings completed during Professional Development Days (PDDs), including STARS credits, DCYF requirements, and internal training records., • Maintain staff training records and compliance reporting. 5. Payroll & HR Systems • Assist with payroll processing, timekeeping, attendance tracking, and leave records., • Maintain accuracy within payroll systems and other HR systems., • Handles confidential, legally protected, and sensitive employee information., • Represents the school in HR matters with professionalism, discretion, and neutrality., • Must follow all privacy, ethics, and record-keeping laws., • Emotional intelligence and professional discretion, • Strong organization and follow-through, • Ability to work independently and within leadership teams, • Clear written and verbal communication, • Conflict resolution and problem-solving, • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)., • Minimum 3 years of HR experience, including employee relations, recruitment, and compliance., • Experience in education, childcare, or licensed environments strongly preferred., • Knowledge of DCYF licensing standards and employment law., • This is an on-site position; not remote., • Part-time - 16 hours per week- on-site, • Requires movement between schools, offices, classrooms, kitchens, and outdoor spaces., • Ability to sit, walk, climb stairs, use a computer, and occasionally assist with children., • Must be able to work in non-sectarian and Christian school environments.

Design Citizen — a human‑centered talent agency partnering with organizations that drive creativity, innovation, and purpose through design, strategy, and leadership. Our client — a well‑established design and architecture firm — is seeking a Finance Director to lead all financial operatio

Soft Skills Approach every engagement with curiosity, humility, and an open mind Organized, self-directed, and capable of managing your own workload across multiple projects A natural communicator; able to champion human-centered design to non-technical stakeholders and make the business case for UX

Job Description PURPOSE. DIGNITY. ACTION. Operations Associate PURPOSE. DIGNITY. ACTION. (PDA) PDA strives to build robust support for non-punitive, community-based solutions to many public safety issues.With neighborhood and public partners and in partnership with community members actively seeking to move past experiences of harm and injury, we design and deliver widely supported initiatives that promote safety, restoration, and racial equity. Who We Are Formed in 1969 as The Defender Association to provide high-quality legal defense for civil rights activists in Seattle, in 2013 we began to concentrate exclusively on alternative public safety models, when King County created an in-house public defense program. PDA remained independent to carry on the work of our Racial Disparity Project, which had helped to design LEAD, the nation’s first pre-booking diversion model for drug-related offenses. In 2021, we adopted a Co-Executive Director structure, recognizing the value of power-sharing, multiple voices, and perspectives at the leadership level. Our multicultural team of lawyers, organizers, project managers, social workers, direct service providers, and administrative staff blends professional and technical skills with lived experience of the systems we’re working to change. CoLEAD Background CoLEAD developed from the LEAD framework to provide intensive case management in non-congregate shelter facilities for people who are at high risk of exposure to the criminal legal system; all participants experience substance use disorder and high barriers to housing and establishing a lawful income source. CoLEAD connects hundreds of participants to primary care, prevents overdoses (no participant has died of an overdose since we launched in Spring 2020), establishes permanent housing plans, and provides legal system coordination under the LEAD model. Position Description: The Operations Associate supports the Director of Operations to ensure operations provide high-level resources, leadership, development, and staff training. This position reports to the PDA Director of Operations to ensure we are providing quality person-centered support organization wide. Essential Job Functions: PDA/CoLEAD Operations (50%) • Supports the work of the PDA Director of Operations and other members of the CoLEAD and PDA leadership team, focused on internal operations, special initiatives, program project management, and program personnel support., • Support the PDA Director of Operations in coordinating new employee onboarding communications with PDA leadership, Co-Executive Directors, CoLEAD leadership, and operational and finance staff., • Work closely with the CoLEAD Program Director, CoLEAD Manager, and CoLEAD Supervisors to provide program oversight, integrity, and person-centered care for all CoLEAD participants, • Provide a consistent and regular on-site operations presence at sites with program staff, • Coordinate with program leadership, project managers, staff, and program subcontractors including, • Liaison with the We Deliver Care (WDC) Safety Team for program and training needs, • Liaison with ReblX, including working with the ReblX Operations Team to support check-in meetings and facilities management, • Oversee program operations and logistics including, • Resolve operational issues submitted through our centralized operations ticketing system, • Order program and harm reduction supplies, maintain proper inventory through our inventory system, and keep track of distribution., • Maintain the ORCA card distribution system for our participants, • Distribute and track all gift cards for programs, • Track all staff receipts, working with supervisors to make sure documentation is sent to operations promptly., • Liaison with other PDA workgroups to ensure coordination, including Finance and Accounting, Benefits, and Payroll, • Other duties as assigned Temporary Lodging Site Liaison & Site Operations (Site Control) (40%) • Ensure that CoLEAD complies with requirements for workplace health and safety. Communicate and train with staff to identify and report safety issues to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards, • Coordinate with Director of Operations, CoLEAD Program Director, Facilities Management, hired security, and other CoLEAD staff to coordinate move-in and move-out of Temporary Lodging sites, • Work with the Director of Operations to coordinate cross-functional disaster preparedness teams to ensure that CoLEAD has a plan in place for emergencies, including the supplies needed, at every site, • Assist the Director of Operations in overseeing all stages of new site openings, • Oversee room turnover and room occupancy status and assist with room audits at sites as necessary to ensure the room tracker and ExtendedReach are up to date and accurate., • Coordinate with the CoLEAD Manager to ensure that temporary lodging sites have operational support, • Coordinate transportation and logistics to ensure timely operations and deliveries to all temporary shelter locations, • Oversee food services, including centralizing food ordering and inventory system, as well as distribution of food to all sites, • Submit and monitor all maintenance tickets through MaintainX submitted at each site, updating the Director of Operations as needed., • May be deployed to support PDA staff and operations team members at any of the organization's sites, • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Essential Job Qualifications: (Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience) Experience: • Experience working independently on administrative projects, • 2 or more years of experience working in operations and administration that provides case management and/or outreach for residential services in a social services/human services program, • Demonstrated knowledge of program management tools, and ability to work effectively managing multiple priorities Knowledge and Skills: • Strong analytical skills and aptitude for detail, • Ability to exercise independent judgment, apply strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and manage competing priorities using effective organizational strategies Physical Requirements: • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, • Ability to converse and listen to people in various settings, • Ability to use a computer/laptop as well as other standard office equipment, • Frequently required to stand, walk, use fingers, hands, and arms, • Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, and/or carry supplies up to 25 pounds, • Work takes place in a social services environment where long periods of sitting, working on a computer, walking to various sites, and meeting outside the site, walking up and down stairs will be required, • Travel to sites and meetings around the county is necessary, • Ability to work in an environment where there may be animals present Preferred Qualifications • Lived experience with criminal legal systems, including jails, law enforcement, and courts, as well as being unhoused, • Experience in work related to residential programs, outreach programs, or in an institutional setting, • Experience with services that are provided from a harm reduction perspective to individuals experiencing behavioral health disabilities, • Experience working with a multicultural workforce with a variety of lived, professional, and academic experiences, • Over five years of program operations experience in the human services field Location The PDA Office is in Seattle, WA. Benefits include: • 401 (k) match of up to 4% of salary, beginning after six months of employment, • Annual, 2% of salary, profit sharing contribution to 401k, provided in most years, • Generous medical and dental benefits for employees and family members, • Flexible Spending Agreement for both medical and dependent care needs, • 15 days vacation per year, increasing annually up to 20 days vacation per year, after 5 years., • 12 personal/sick days annually, • Monthly $50 employer cell phone contribution if required by position This is a Fair Labor Standards Act non-exempt, at-will position; continuation in the position depends on both performance and funding. Equal Opportunity Employer PDA is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and fosters an environment free of barriers and discriminatory practices. PDA actively promotes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork, and productivity. PDA is committed to maintaining an organization whose staff, Board, and clients are diverse in background, experience, race, color, national origin, gender, age, religious affiliation, marital status, sexual identity, sensory, mental or physical abilities, veteran status, and other qualities that strengthen the program while reinforcing its commitment to basic fairness. People of color, those directly impacted by the criminal justice system, people who identify as queer, trans, lesbian, gay, or bisexual, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals needing a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process should contact . How to Apply Submit your cover letter and resume. Please note: Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Job Description Salary: $88,462 - $98,779 Work Arrangement: Hybrid, Temporary About This Role The Quality Project Manager supports the Quality, Innovation and Health (QIH) team by designing, documenting, and implementing effective workflows and tools that strengthen service delivery in a case management and behavioral health setting. This role partners closely with program leadership, frontline staff, and cross‑departmental teams to translate practice standards and program goals into clear, sustainable processes.Additionally, this role partners with leadership to ensure these meet compliance regulations The Quality Project Manager also leads training and change‑management efforts to ensure staff understand and consistently apply new workflows, tools, and expectations. Plymouth Housing is a nonprofit organization that develops and operates permanent supportive housing for single adults who have experienced chronic homelessness. With apartment buildings throughout King County, Plymouth is helping the most vulnerable members of our community leave homelessness behind forever. At Plymouth, we’re not simply trying to get people off the streets. We provide supportive services like case management and health care so that our residents can thrive long-term. As part of our strategic vision, we are building internal behavioral health services and transforming our systems to address rapid growth and the changing needs of residents. What to Expect Workflow Design and Implementation: • Design, map, and document workflows that support case management, behavioral health, and supportive housing service delivery., • Translate policies, program standards, and funder requirements into practical, staff‑centered processes that recognize different learning styles and knowledge bases., • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in current workflows and propose improvements., • Support development of new policies and procedures, both for current state and for the process to become a licensed BHO (behavioral health organization) Training and Change Management: • Develop and deliver training for staff on new workflows, tools, and quality expectations. Quality expectations include adherence to golden thread case note standards., • Create written guidance, job aids, and reference materials to support consistent practice aligned with organizational values (ie strengths-based, non-judgmental, objective)., • Work with external organizations to understand new requirements and be able to share this back with the organization, • Support teams through change by incorporating feedback and reinforcing adoption of new processes., • Partner with supervisors to build documentation coaching processes. Quality Improvement and Project Support: • Support quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement projects, and pilot implementations., • Partner with data, IT, and program teams to ensure workflows align with documentation and reporting systems., • Track implementation progress and surface barriers, risks, and lessons learned., • Track documentation trends and recommend training or other adjustments as needed., • Ensure documentation systems align with BHO licensing standards., • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive service delivery., • Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail., • Ability to communicate complex processes clearly to diverse audiences., • Data interpretation skills, • Experience working collaboratively across disciplines and roles., • Comfort working in environments serving people with complex needs, including behavioral health challenges., • Understanding of Housing First and harm reduction principles., • Knowledge of documentation requirements for behavioral health programs, • Experience in case management, behavioral health, supportive housing, or a related human services field., • Experience writing and reviewing clinical and/or case note documentation and different formats., • Experience with FCS (Foundational Community Supports) and required documentation standards preferred., • Experience designing or implementing workflows, processes, or quality improvement initiatives., • Training, facilitation, or staff‑support experience preferred., • Experience working in nonprofit or community‑based organizations preferred., • Experience with Excel and working with exported data to refine and synthesize., • Experience with Power BI, SQL queries and Databases preferred., • Experience with an Electronic Health Record systems preferred. Plymouth Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train and promote employees based on merit and business needs, and without regard for race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. The Job Description provided by Plymouth Housing outlines the essential functions and qualifications of the described role to the best of our ability. While it provides a comprehensive overview, it does not encompass every duty, responsibility, or qualification associated with the position. We recognize the need for flexibility and reasonable accommodation, and therefore, this document is subject to modifications to meet individual needs as appropriate. It is important to note that this Job Description does not constitute a contractual agreement.

Job DescriptionDescription: SJI is a nonprofit organization deeply committed to supporting people from underinvested communities in building sustainable careers. We do this through local career-connected training programs and workforce development initiatives, as well as research, evaluation, and technical assistance for organizations nationwide. We center lived experiences in our approach, using what we learn to inform workforce systems that are more responsive, supportive, and effective for all. Position Description We are seeking a Senior Applied Researcher to join our Research, Data, and Design (RDD) team in a full-time, temporary role with an anticipated five-month duration. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how state government partners use data to improve services, measure outcomes, and align programs to participant and community needs. As a Senior Applied Researcher, you will: • Lead and support quantitative components of applied research, technical assistance, and evaluation projects, • Analyze survey, administrative, program, or public datasets to identify trends, gaps, and actionable insights; generate crosstabs, visualizations, and reproducible workflows in R, • Develop dashboards, metrics, and tools that help partners use data effectively, • Contribute to qualitative research, including interviews, focus groups, and co-design activities, • Conduct ROI analyses and participate in policy- or workforce-focused research projects, • Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences What You Can Expect in Your First 90 Days In your first month, you’ll get oriented to RDD’s ways of working, active projects, and partner contexts, while contributing immediately to ongoing survey and/or quantitative analyses and priority deliverables. In months two and three, you’ll continue contributing across projects, collaborating with teammates and partners on dashboards, reports, and data improvement guides, supporting qualitative research, and producing partner-facing deliverables. Who We Are Looking For We are seeking someone with strong quantitative skills who enjoys mixed methods research and is energized by working on a small team that values collaboration, co-design, and a focus on developing practical solutions. You are: • Able to apply a human-centered, equity-focused lens to your work, • Adaptable, patient, and resourceful, willing to roll up your sleeves and figure things out, • Relevant education and/or experience in economics, statistics, public policy, education, social science, or a related field (typically 3+ years of research experience), • Strong foundation in statistics and quantitative methods, with the ability to apply them flexibly to research, evaluation, and improvement projects, • High proficiency in R and Excel; experience with reproducible workflows and version control (Git/GitHub), • Experience developing dashboards and visualizations (Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools), • Interest in contributing to qualitative and policy research, • Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external partners, and non-technical audiences, and to present complex ideas clearly in writing, • Ability to travel occasionally Nice to Haves • Experience in workforce development, education, social services, or related policy areas, • Experience with economic or financial modeling in education, workforce development, or apprenticeship programs, • Familiarity with labor market data, public benefits programs, or employment/training systems, • Familiarity with additional analytical and collaboration tools (e.g., Mural, mockup/prototyping software) About the Research, Data, & Design Team Using research, data analysis, and human-centered design, the RDD team collaborates with government, higher education, and non-profit partners to strengthen programs and systems that serve communities. We envision a world where everyone can access high-quality services that help them develop their potential and reach their career goals. Recent projects have included: • Supporting partners in using data effectively through dashboards, metrics, and practical tools, • Engaging participants and staff through interviews, surveys, focus groups, and co-design activities, • Conducting evaluation studies, including ROI analyses of workforce programs, • Assisting partners in advancing organizational change and improving basic needs services How We Work We’re a small, collaborative team that values strong partnerships and continuous learning. Each member contributes to shaping projects, solving problems, and delivering value. Beyond core project work, we support partners in staying organized and growing through thoughtful project management, facilitation, and professional development. We approach our work with flexibility, focusing on strong relationships, effective processes, and meaningful results. Work Environment SJI operates in a hybrid flexible work environment where remote work is supported and encouraged. However, in-person requirements for conferences, organizational events, meetings, and other occasions will be required. Compensation & Benefits This is a temporary, full-time position with a defined term of approximately five months, with an annual salary range of $85,421.45 to $99,026.87, depending on experience and qualifications. Temporary employees are not eligible for employer-sponsored benefits (including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, or 401(k) participation) during the temporary employment period; however, they do accrue paid time off (PTO), which includes sick leave, and are eligible for personal holidays and organization-recognized holidays in accordance with SJI policy. Recruitment Timeline & Next Steps Key Steps: • Application review, • Phone interview - 30 minutes, • Scenario review (to be discussed during panel interview) As an Equal Opportunity Employer, SJI encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA2S+, people with disabilities, and veterans. We recognize your unique qualities and the value you bring to our commitment to the communities we serve. Together, we create and preserve inclusive and equitable environments.

Job DescriptionSalary: $100-$110K AnswerLab is looking for UX Researchers in the Seattle Metro Area. Must be comfortable conducting in-person sessions. Who We Are AnswerLab is a UX research and experience strategy firm that partners with the worlds boldest brands to create experiences people love. We dont just deliver insightswe shape product direction, influence strategy, and accelerate innovation at companies like Amazon, American Express, Google, and Meta. As a team of experience strategists, we uncover the why behind user behavior and transform it into clarity, direction, and momentum for our clients. Whether advising on AI, accessibility, or emerging technologies, we help design solutions that drive measurable business impact and build better futures for users. What makes us successful is simple: the people who work here. Were a team of intelligent, curious, and collaborative professionals who care deeply about solving problems and making a difference. At AnswerLab, youre empowered to lead, grow, and have a real impactsupported by teammates who value thoughtful work, cross-functional collaboration, and yes, even a good laugh along the way. Who You Are You are passionate about research: you love to learn new methods, test out new tools and technologies, and think deeply about the human-centered issues we face as researchers. You also see yourself as a partner to stakeholders and clients, bringing them into the research experience and listening deeply to their needs as you conduct studies that address their business questions. Youre proactive, adaptable, and organized: youre ready to explore creative solutions to challenges as they arise, and you have the time management skills to keep everything moving forward. Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of hands-on experience leading research studies, with experience partnering with stakeholders or clients during the research process. We are open to candidates from a range of consulting and research backgrounds (e.g., UX research, market research, academia, public health, etc.). This role requires availability to attend in-person research sessions or client meetings at designated client sites. The qualified candidate will be responsible for: • Building trusted relationships with clients, including providing consultative guidance and proactively recommending/implementing solutions to drive the research process forward, • Leading UX research studies end-to-end, including:, • Consulting on research methodology or project scope, as appropriate, • Developing moderator guides, • Consulting with clients on the development of prototypes for testing, • Moderating remote and in-person (when safe) user experience research studies or conducting interviews in the field, • Analyzing the research findings, delivering insights that address the stated research questions, • Crafting recommendations in alignment with research findings for potential next steps in product development, • Developing presentations (written deliverables and/or slide decks) to communicate findings and recommendations, • Collaborating with clients to ensure the report meets their business needs, • Presenting to client teams, • Exploring creative solutions to research challenges, such as providing recommendations to improve internal processes or establish best practices with our clients, • Continuing to develop your research and consultative skills, leveraging these skills to create research experiences that our clients, participants, and colleagues love while delivering impactful results, • Keeping projects on schedule and within scope and budget The qualified candidate will have experience in and meet most of the criteria listed below: • 4+ years of hands-on experience conducting qualitative research, either in the UX space or a related research field., • Leading consulting engagements with clients/stakeholders -- either in research specifically or with a management consulting firm that uses analytical data to support conclusions, • Designing and writing discussion guides, screeners, test protocols, and final reports, • Using online/remote tools for conducting research (e.g., Zoom, WebEx, GoToMeeting, etc.), • Conducting presentations with senior-level business managers and executives, • Demonstrated ability to 1) work independently and drive towards deadlines, 2) produce high-quality deliverables for clients, and 3) think creatively and solve problems, • Ability to engage with business and research managers in Fortune 500 companies, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to facilitate discussions, • Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment, manage competing priorities, and be an independent problem-solver, • Presentation skills, including building slide decks and presenting results and recommendations to clients, • Undergraduate and/or advanced degree preferably an educational background in Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, or other related disciplines with a solid foundation in research-based design using qualitative methods In addition to expertly meeting the requirements outlined above, your success will be measured on our eight Core Values: AnswerLab's Core Values: • Build trust, • Provide amazing service, • Support and Encourage Inclusivity, • Jump in to help others, • Handle change with flexibility, • Innovate our products and processes, • Explore creative solutions to challenges, • Make AnswerLab a great place to work Physical Requirements: • Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines., • Sitting for extended periods., • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects. No staffing/recruiting agencies, please. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States, however, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time. At AnswerLab, our mission is to create experiences people love. This means we strive to make our company a great place to work for people from all walks of life. Hiring people from a wide variety of backgrounds makes our company stronger and helps us achieve our mission. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job DescriptionSalary: $120,000 - $150,000 maximum About Rafn Rafn is a leading commercial general contractor operating throughout the Puget Sound region. We are an innovative, customer-centered construction services company, committed to developing long lasting relationships in a collaborative atmosphere of trust and respect. Our work experience spans across a wide range of project types including seismic and historic renovations, mixed-use multi-family housing, and tenant improvements. Our greatest asset is our people, reflected in an average tenure of more than 13 years with supervisor tenure exceeding 18 years. If you are looking for a strong, values driven company with a proven commitment to the well-being of its employees... look no further! Great things are happening at Rafn. Hear what our employees say about working here at . Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager with a strong background in commercial and multifamily renovation projects. As a Project Manager at Rafn, you will be expected to lead our construction teams in delivering high quality projects throughout the Puget Sound region. Working at the forefront of our project teams, youll oversee the planning, execution, and completion of various projects- ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Youll collaborate closely with clients and design teams to drive successful outcomes that exceed expectations. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the successful delivery of diverse construction projects while working in a collaborative, relationship-based culture that values trust, respect, and long-term career growth. Main Contacts Internal: All field, office, project management and executive staff. External: Owners, architects, vendors, and service providers. Key Responsibilities • Provide Preconstruction Services to include:, • Prepare and present Preconstruction Agreement and Estimate., • Develop and manage preconstruction schedules in Microsoft Project to ensure timely completion., • Establish clear expectations for project scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables., • Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones and resource allocation., • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to maintain project momentum. Develop and implement contingency plans as needed., • Develop detailed cost estimates across all project phases, including feasibility, conceptual, schematic and design development estimates through, detailed quantity take-offs, production analysis, and cost reduction opportunities., • Lead bid processes for negotiated, GC/CM, and design build projects, including subcontractor solicitation, evaluation, and buyout., • Own project estimates through disciplined cost control, forecasting, and risk management., • Coordinate closely with design team and consultants., • Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholdersincluding owners, developers, design teams, and trade partnerswhile representing the company with professionalism and integrity., • Provide Construction Services include:, • Write, negotiate, and oversee contracts with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations., • Prepare and manage major purchase order agreements., • Manage owner and subcontract agreements, insurance, and bonding requirements., • Lead, mentor, and support project teams, including construction crews, subcontractors, and support staff. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment., • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction., • Ensure that all work meets quality standards and complies with relevant regulations and codes., • Promote and enforce safety protocols and best practices to maintain a safe work environment., • Identify scope changes early and manage timely pricing, documentation, and approvals., • Manage project estimates, track costs, and implement cost savings strategies proactively., • Maintain accurate project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change orders, addenda, ASIs, and financial records. Plan and execute project closeout including O&Ms, as-builts, warranties, training, punchlist, and final billing., • Ensure projects close efficiently, accurately, and professionally., • Deliver a positive client experience from preconstruction through closeout. This is not a remote position. The salary range is $120,000 - $150,000 maximum. Working Conditions • Open office setting with collaboration with various departments and levels of staff., • Prolonged period of sitting and working at a computer., • Some travel is needed to local job sites (construction)., • Ability to lift 40 lbs. Requirements • Demonstrated experience managing commercial and/or multifamily renovation, seismic retrofit, and/or adaptive reuse projects., • Strong understanding of building systems, phased construction, means and methods, particularly in renovations., • Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers and other business partners., • Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)., • Minimum of 2 - 4 years experience working as a Project Engineer, 2 years experience as an Assistant Project Manager, and 5 years as Project Manager., • Proficiency with Bluebeam/CAD/Revit/Sketch-up or similar construction and design software., • Experience drafting and administering subcontracts, with a strong understanding of tracking work production against a detailed schedule of values., • Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes, methods, and materials., • Demonstrated strong leadership and team management capabilities., • Excellent communication, collaboration and negotiation skills., • Working knowledge of local building and energy codes, regulations, and permitting requirements., • Ability and willingness to travel extensively for project assignments. Rest of time spent in office in Bellevue, WA. Additional experience, education and certification and/or special training is preferred. A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be required, with results acceptable to Rafn Company standards. Rafn Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. This policy extends to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rafn Company also acknowledges its obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or during employment, please contact Human Resources to discuss your needs.

Job DescriptionCompany Description Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Job Description Visa’s Technology Organization is a community of problem solvers and innovators reshaping the future of commerce. We operate the world’s most sophisticated processing networks capable of handling more than 65k secure transactions a second across 80M merchants, 15k Financial Institutions, and billions of everyday people. While working with us you’ll get to work on complex distributed systems and solve massive scale problems centered on new payment flows, business and data solutions, cyber security, and B2C platforms. The Opportunity: We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Backend) to design, build, and operate scalable, high‑performance backend systems, including services enhanced with Generative AI and agent‑based capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers, product partners, and platform teams to deliver reliable microservices that power business‑critical applications. This is a hands‑on senior individual contributor role. You will contribute to technical design, mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and help integrate AI‑powered features—such as LLM‑backed services, agent workflows, and context‑aware systems—into production environments. The ideal candidate combines deep Java backend expertise with practical experience applying modern AI tools and techniques to real‑world software development. The Skills You Bring: Key Responsibilities Backend Engineering & System Design • Design, develop, test, and document scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and MySQL., • Build and maintain microservice‑based, multi‑tier applications that meet performance, reliability, and security requirements., • Develop RESTful APIs and event‑driven services that integrate cleanly with downstream systems., • Apply engineering standards, processes, and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC)., • Develop complex database queries and resolve defects in existing codebases., • Contribute to deployment procedures, environment configuration, and release readiness., • Apply context engineering techniques, including use of memory banks, conversation state, and external knowledge sources, to improve relevance and consistency of AI‑powered features., • Design and maintain prompt engineering strategies to ensure reliable, secure, and high‑quality LLM responses across backend services., • Implement and integrate Model Context Protocol (MCP) patterns to enable structured tool access, context sharing, and interoperability between AI agents and backend APIs., • Integrate AI agents into production applications, enabling task automation, decision support, or intelligent workflows within backend services., • Leverage AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar) in day‑to‑day coding activities to improve development velocity, code quality, and maintainability., • Design and support distributed, fault‑tolerant systems using event‑driven and asynchronous patterns., • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud‑native deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, and related tooling., • Support monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system health and operational excellence., • Perform thorough code and design reviews to maintain high engineering standards., • Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers through technical guidance and example., • Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to preserve business goals and technical requirements. Basic Qualifications: • 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD), • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 5+ years of directly related experience, or, • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 8+ years of directly related experience, or, • 8+ years of equivalent professional experience., • 5+ years of experience with Core Java and RESTful web service development., • 3+ years of experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot and build tools such as Maven., • Strong experience with event‑driven and reactive systems using Kafka., • Strong knowledge of Spring Data, JPA, JDBC, and relational database access., • Solid understanding of object‑oriented design, design patterns, concurrency, and multithreading., • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud‑native deployments using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes., • Familiarity with security scanning tools such as Checkmarx, Qualys, Aqua, and remediation best practices., • Strong SQL optimization skills; stored procedure experience is a plus., • Experience using ETL tools such as Clover DX for data import/export workflows., • Experience with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate) and RAG implementations., • Exposure to Python‑based services (FastAPI, Flask) in AI‑enabled systems., • Experience with API automation frameworks (Rest Assured, TestNG, JUnit, Jasmine, Jest)., • Prior experience with AI/ML‑enabled systems in production environments., • Experience practicing test‑driven development (TDD)., • Experience integrating AI agents into backend services or products, beyond experimentation or prototypes., • Demonstrated professional use of AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot)., • We do not expect that any single candidate would fulfill all of these characteristics. For instance, we have exciting team members who are really focused on building scalable systems but didn’t work with payments technology or web applications before joining Visa. Additional Information Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department. Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time. Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law. Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code. U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 131,600.00 to 210,300.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.