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We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model. In this role you will need to hold an expert level of financial reasoning- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Financial Accounting, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and Insurance Planning. Benefits: ● This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position ● You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on ● You can work on your own schedule ● Projects are paid hourly starting at $50-$60 USD per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work Responsibilities: ● Give AI chatbots diverse and complex problems and evaluate their outputs ● Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance Qualifications: ● Fluency in English (native or bilingual level) ● Detail-oriented ● Proficient in financial analysis, financial modeling, data analysis, and other reasoning exercises related to finance management ● A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is is preferred but not required Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This is an independent contract position.

Job DescriptionHi Folks, We are seeking an Expert Systems Analyst (Business Analyst) with 7+ years of experience to work with vendors and other stakeholders to define requirements for the Operations and Maintenance of the system. The Systems Analyst will elicit, analyze, communicate and validate requirements Details: Title : Expert Systems Analyst (Business Analyst) Location : Albany, NY (Onsite) Duration : 12 + Months Client : New York Rate : $50/ Hourly on W2 Key Responsibilities: The Systems Analyst will elicit, analyze, communicate and validate requirements for the Specific activities to be performed include, but are not limited, to: Provide regular status updates to management on various projects and keep them abreast of risk, issues and mitigation plans Research, and document resolution of requirements, technical design comments, defects and gaps with business and vendor staff Evaluate design, development, testing, and confirm that results are consistent with the system or business processes; Analyze and revise flow charts, process models and technical specs describing as-is or to-be IT systems or business processes Qualifications: • 84+ months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.Preferred Qualifications:, • 84 months of experience in Information Technology supporting large scale software systems or applications., • 84 months of experience analyzing large scale business processes and creating and reviewing test plans., • 84 months of experience researching, documenting, communicating, and validating requirements throughout the system, process, or product/service development lifecycle for all changes to processes., • 84 months of experience providing written communications to business owners, IT program team members, and management., • 84 months of experience working with Health Insurance or the Affordable Care Act or Medicaid which includes Eligibility and Enrollment (not Health Care)., • 84 months of experience in researching, reviewing, and evaluating technical specifications for compliance with business objectives and requirements., • Bachelors degree. Best Regards, Meba Laitstep IT Recruiter || NYC IT Inc. M/WBE Certified Email: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/meba-laitstep-b5b745192

Job Description Contract Role - Possibly could turn into Contract to Hire Hybrid: Remote + Onsite in Albany, NY area Overview: This role combines mentorship with hands-on analytical work, driving successful project delivery by ensuring that business requirements are well understood, clearly documented, and aligned with the program goals. Responsibilities: • You will mentor a team of business analysts, guiding them on best practices for analysis, documentation, and improvement initiatives, fostering consistency and knowledge-sharing within the team., • Partner with client stakeholders, BAs, designers, and development teams to ensure effective backlog management, prioritization, and readiness for delivery., • Act as a liaison between client stakeholders and technical teams, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment on project scope and goals., • Foster strong, trust-based relationships with the client's stakeholders; communicate status, risks, and value delivery in executive friendly language, • Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams., • Facilitate workshops (requirements elicitation, scoping, impact analysis) and provide facilitation coaching to BAs and Product Owners., • Assign, prioritize, and oversee team workloads to ensure optimal performance and timely project delivery., • Oversee the gathering and analysis of business requirements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business needs., • Lead the documentation of detailed business processes, user stories, and acceptance criteria, supporting the development of system enhancements., • Ensure consistent use of requirements management tools and methodologies within the team., • Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and other key stakeholders to prioritize backlogs, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth project execution., • Facilitate workshops and meetings to understand business needs and provide regular project updates to senior leadership., • Monitor and track progress on multiple projects, ensuring that business analysts deliverables meet quality standards and timelines., • Conduct regular reviews of team outputs, including user stories, business process flows, and requirements traceability, to ensure alignment with business objectives. Requirements: • 10+ years of experience in analysis and design on application development projects in a Business Analyst role preferably in a large-scale environment, • 3+ years in a leadership role managing or mentoring teams, • Bachelor's degree in related technical field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience, • Experience with at least one enterprise software development project within the past three years., • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience leading and guiding experienced teams., • Deep expertise in requirements engineering within Agile (user stories, acceptance criteria, traceability, non-functional requirements)., • Proficiency with Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence/SharePoint, Visio, MS Office)., • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders within the organization and the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences, • Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities., • Expert level knowledge in business analysis functions (requirements, stakeholder management, testing, etc.), • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across various teams and departments., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive insights and decision-making., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex business processes and systems environments., • Healthcare, Medicaid, and/or Health Exchange Industry experience, • Affordable Care Act (ACA) experience in the areas of Eligibility and Enrollment experience, • Federal and state compliance and regulations experience. New York State experience is a plus

Job Description Contract Role Hybrid Location: Remote + 50% Onsite in Albany, NY Level 3 position Overview: The Program is seeking a skilled and collaborative Java Developer to support the development of modernization of the system. • This individual will work on cross-functional teams to develop robust and scalable application that improve the delivery of critical health and human services program such as Medicaid, SNAP, Public Assistance and Child Support., • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance Java applications for enterprise-level systems., • The individual must thrive in Agile/Scrum environments and can contribute to both front-end and back-end application development and strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills., • The Java Developer will work under the guidance of senior technical leads and collaborate with architect, testers and business analyst to implements high-quality code that meets project requirements and adheres to state and federal compliance standards. The work will directly impact the functionality and user experience of a system used by millions of New Yorkers., • Design, development, and implement complex, high-volume, and low-latency Java applications., • Develop software solutions by analyzing current systems, determining technical requirements, and ensuring designs conform to business goals., • Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define application objectives, features, and functionality., • Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from initial analysis to deployment and maintenance., • Identify and resolve immediate and potential technical issues, including complex production problems like memory leaks and network failures., • Recommend upgrades and changes to existing Java infrastructure to improve functionality, performance, and system longevity., • Collaborate the deployment of new features and monitor for successful integration, ensuring system stability., • Assist in creating and maintaining detailed technical and user support documentation., • 7+ years of experience working on complex projects with 2 or more years in a leadership role as a Developer, • 7+ years of experience as a Java developer including experience in Java/J2EE and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, design patterns, and SOLID principles., • 7+ years of proven experience designing, building, and maintaining microservices architectures and RESTful APIs., • 7+ years of experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) and proficiency with build tools like Maven or Gradle., • 7+ years of experience with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, including an understanding of containerization with Docker and Kubernetes., • 7+ years of experience with DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins., • 2+ of experience working in a federal or state government setting (Health and Human Services, especially in Integrated Eligibility System programs such as PA, TA, SNAP, HEAP, Fair Hearings, Child Support, etc. preferred) 6. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience., • 7+ years of experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and SQL, as well as experience with NoSQL databases

Job DescriptionBusiness AnalystEmployment Type: Full-Time, ExperiencedDepartment: Information Technology CGS is looking for business analysts to work with a large federal agency! As a Business Analyst in Business operations and Content Strategy for CGS, you will partner with internal business owners and external partners to understand new business opportunities and define functional requirements. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success:- Support the development of briefings, agendas, and other general documentation support as directed, including training material and demonstration sessions for new and existing technologies to various stakeholders.- Document and analyze business and functional requirements so that they may be accurately translated into process maps and technical system requirements- Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards, to include but not limited to basic system architectural diagrams/wireframes, concepts of operations, monthly status reports- Create high-level briefings and communications materials for customers, management, and executive stakeholders- Work with the government and team members to identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for service delivery improvement and new technology implementation- Evaluate program materials and develop innovative approaches for improvement- Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation- Develop and implement a deep understanding of Microsoft and Atlassian products and services (Teams, SharePoint, Visio, Jira, Confluence) to translate complex product information into simple, polished, and engaging content- Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content, working closely with various team members to understand project requirements- Develop content in various media forms for maximum usability, with a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation- Perform risk management, including identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks, and communicating and escalating risks and issues- Support a continuous improvement process by providing recommendations on improving products, services, and processes.- Manage client interaction and expectations regarding team efforts- Identify and coordinate cross-team dependencies and collaboration- Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, develop and deepen long-lasting client relationships Qualifications:- Must be a U.S. Citizen- Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, or engineering)- Must be able to successfully complete a stringent Background Investigation and obtain required Government Security clearance- 7+ years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, and/or design of information systems programs and related business processes- Experience working with phase-based and Agile delivery methods- Experience with Jira or other Agile tools- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users.- Must be able to work well both in a team environment and independently.- Must possess exceptional attention to detail- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills- Familiarity with government projects and policy/procedures teams- Demonstrates ability to interact comfortably with Senior Leadership and/or Government Executives and staff on a day-to-day basis- Experience in managing client requirements and small teams- Excellent analytical skills and business presentation skills Ideally, you will also have:- Experience supporting DHS HQ or other US Federal Agencies - Experience tracking and reporting project or program delivery progress and budget execution- Experience developing project briefs and reports for non-technical audiences - Knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle- Familiarity with Business Intelligence and Data Analytics- Project Management, Agile, and/or Cyber Certifications (PMP / ACP / CSM / SAFe / CISM) Our Commitment:Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.- Health, Dental, and Vision- Life Insurance- 401k- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of government innovation!Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: more information about CGS please visit: or contact:Email: #CJ 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.