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Norton Interiors

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 Company Description
 
 Norton Interiors is a Washington, DC&ndash;based interior design and project management firm serving residential and commercial clients. The studio focuses on creating thoughtful, functional, and visually compelling spaces tailored to each client&rsquo;s needs. Projects range from concept development and space planning to full-scale renovations and furnishings. Norton Interiors values collaboration, clear communication, and a detail-oriented approach throughout every phase of design and implementation.
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 As a Design Associate, you will support the Principal and Senior Designer across the full project lifecycle, keeping projects moving accurately and on schedule. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role built around order management, data entry, and the constant updating of project records, budgets, and schedules. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is highly organized, a quick learner, and brings a great attitude to a fast-paced studio&mdash;someone who takes pride in precise, dependable work and stays on top of the details so nothing slips.
 
 
 
 
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 Order Management &amp; Data Entry:
 
 Enter orders, items, specifications, and pricing into our ordering software; Ensure all CFAs are signed off on. Generate proposals for sign off and assisting with order follow up and vendor outreach. tracking status, confirming ship dates, logging deliveries, backorders, and returns so records stay accurate and current.
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 Project Data &amp; Systems:
 
 Maintain and update the CRM, project management software, and ordering software daily, ensuring every project's information is complete, consistent, and up to date across platforms.
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 Budgets &amp; Schedules:
 
 Maintain and update project budgets and schedules, flagging changes and keeping the design and project team informed so timelines and spending stay on track.
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 Scheduling &amp; Coordination:
 
 Schedule meetings, demos, and appointments for the Principal and Senior Designer, and coordinate calendars, logistics, and follow-ups to keep the team organized.
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 Sampling &amp; Materials Library:
 
 Retrieve samples locally, conduct showroom visits, and maintain a curated, labeled, and organized physical sample and materials library; order samples and prepare sample boards; and liaise with vendors to keep fabric, wallpaper, finish, and lighting collections up to date.
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 Sourcing Support:
 
 Source and request pricing on furnishings, wallcoverings, rugs, lighting, and building materials, building familiarity with trade vendors and industry product resources.
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 Drafting &amp; Presentation Support:
 
 Assist the design team in producing CAD and SketchUp drawings&mdash;floor plans, furniture plans, and elevations&mdash;and help create presentations, renderings, and presentation materials that communicate Norton Interiors' design philosophy and product range.
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 Organization:
 
 Maintain the trade resource library and other company internal directories and documents, ensuring files are clean, consistent, and up to date.
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 Site &amp; Field Support:
 
 Conduct field/site visits to verify measurements, assess project sites, and gather information for accurate space planning and design implementation.
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 Installation &amp; Coordination Support:
 
 Assist in coordinating timelines and logistics with contractors, vendors, and installers; support installations and contractor walk-throughs; and conduct quality assurance checks to ensure all elements meet Norton Interiors' standards of quality and craftsmanship.
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 Marketing &amp; Social Media:
 
 Create and post social media content and maintain the social media calendar. Participate in a bi-monthly meeting to review and showcase insights.
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 Software &amp; Tools:
 
 Programs you may be required to use include SketchUp, Chief Architect, Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, Google Drive, Asana, Studio Designer, Design Files, and any other industry software deemed necessary to perform the function of this role.
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 Mandatory Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
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 1&ndash;3 years of experience in interior design, project management, or a related field; relevant internship or coursework experience will be considered.
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 Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage high volumes of data entry and keep multiple projects' records accurate and current.
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 Proficiency in&mdash;or strong willingness to learn&mdash;ordering, CRM, and project management software (e.g., Studio Designer, Asana), along with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
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 Working knowledge of space planning, furniture layout, and design implementation, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members, clients, and contractors.
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 Availability to travel up to 25% of the time for sample retrieval, showroom visits, site visits, and installations; valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle required.
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 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related field (associate's degree, certificate, or equivalent relevant experience also considered).
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 Familiarity with the firm's core software stack (Studio Designer, SketchUp, Chief Architect, Canva, Adobe Suite, Asana).
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 Understanding of trade furnishings, lighting, and materials vendors.
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 A self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and follows through without being asked.
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 Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a quick-learning mindset and a positive, can-do attitude.
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 High energy and client-focused, with the ability to engage enthusiastically and professionally with clients, vendors, and team members alike.
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 Comfortable receiving and integrating direction and feedback from the Principal and Senior Designer.
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 Able to navigate active project sites and lift up to approximately 30 lbs during sampling, deliveries, and installations.
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 Healthcare stipend, PTO and bonuses
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 Professional development and growth opportunities.
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 Attendance at industry events and markets.
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 Salary range: $55,000 &ndash; $68,000 commensurate with experience and ability to perform all required tasks
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 How to Apply:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Submit the following materials to
 
 
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 Your resume
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 A portfolio including examples of client-facing presentations and/or renderings
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 A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what excites you about this opportunity
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 Norton Interiors is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
 
 
 
 
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Design Associate

American University

<div>American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Department:
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Information Security
Time Type:
Full time 
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Exempt<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Work Modality:
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Hybrid 04 (On Campus 1 day/Month)<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Union:
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>SEIU Local 500 - Provost &amp; Enrollment Division
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost &amp; Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost &amp; Enrollment Division.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Job Description:</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Summary: 
The Information Security Architect serves as the university&rsquo;s senior technical security architect and a key advisor on enterprise security strategy, architecture, and engineering. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, this role leads the design and integration of security controls across a complex technology environment, including cloud platforms, infrastructure, identity, applications, and research computing. The position partners closely with technical and business stakeholders to ensure security is embedded into solutions by design, aligned with institutional priorities, risk management objectives, and regulatory requirements. This role also drives security engineering innovation through automation, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps, and platform integration. The architect provides leadership on security reviews, technical standards, and emerging technology assessments while mentoring engineering staff and helping strengthen the overall maturity of the university&rsquo;s security program.
Essential Functions:
1.) Security Architecture and Technical Governance<ul><li>
Develop and maintain enterprise security architectures, reference architectures, and design patterns that integrate security into technology solutions by design.</li><li>
Lead architecture and security design reviews for infrastructure, cloud, networking, identity, data, and application initiatives.</li><li>
Establish technical security standards and requirements for technology procurement, implementation, and enterprise initiatives.</li><li>
Ensure security architecture aligns with university objectives, risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.</li></ul>
2.) Security Engineering, Automation, and Platform Strategy<ul><li>
Design and implement automation solutions using APIs, orchestration technologies, scripting languages, and Infrastructure as Code.</li><li>
Define engineering standards, reusable patterns, and technical roadmaps for enterprise security platforms.</li><li>
Lead integration efforts between security and enterprise technology platforms.</li><li>
Guide adoption of automation, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code practices across the Information Security program.</li></ul>
3.) Security Reviews, Risk Assessment, and Advisory Services<ul><li>
Lead security assessments of university technologies, cloud services, applications, vendors, and third-party solutions.</li><li>
Evaluate security risks associated with strategic initiatives and recommend mitigation strategies.</li><li>
Provide technical security guidance to project teams, architects, engineers, and university leadership.</li><li>
Participate in Enterprise Architecture activities and strategic technology planning.</li><li>
Support compliance, audit, privacy, and regulatory initiatives through architecture and technical review activities.</li></ul>
4.) Security Program Leadership and Engineering Enablement<ul><li>
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Security Engineers and Senior Security Engineers, building team capability and depth.</li><li>
Establish security engineering implementation guidance and operational best practices.</li><li>
Support roadmap development and security program planning.</li><li>
Contribute to development of security metrics, reporting, and maturity assessments.</li></ul>
5.) Research, Innovation, and Emerging Technology<ul><li>
Evaluate emerging technologies, threats, and security trends, including the security roadmaps of major enterprise platforms such as Microsoft, Workday, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.</li><li>
Assess opportunities to improve security through automation, AI, analytics, and engineering innovation.</li><li>
Recommend improvements to university security capabilities and long-term technology strategy.</li><li>
Participate in professional organizations, industry working groups, and technical communities.</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Serving Customers.</li><li>
Displaying Creativity.</li><li>
Prioritizing and Organizing.</li><li>
Acquiring and Analyzing Information.</li><li>
Supporting Coworkers.</li></ul>
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:<ul><li>
Full-time.</li><li>
35 hours per week.</li><li>
Schedule is Monday through Friday with a one-hour lunch break in a hybrid modality with one day a month required to work from the office.</li><li>
This position participates in a published on-call rotation, typically one week out of every four weeks, with more frequent rotations possible during staffing shortages or unplanned absences. Purpose of on-call rotation: 1.) The Information Security on-call rotation ensures timely detection, response, and coordination for security alerts and incidents that occur outside of standard business hours. This rotation is a critical operational responsibility of Information Security staff and supports the institution&rsquo;s overall risk-management and incident-response obligations. 2.) During an on-call rotation, the designated employee performs their regularly work duties and must be readily available throughout the day (including evenings, weekends, and holidays) to proactively monitor alerts, queues and dashboards and respond to incidents. 3.) Outside of on-call rotations, all team members are expected to be reasonably available to respond to emergencies and critical or time-sensitive security incidents. 4.) This role may require frequent interrupted nights and weekends.</li><li>
The on-call designee will be required to work remotely, during unplanned closures or weather emergencies. The rest of the team is expected to be on call and available to work remotely to address emergency IT issues.</li><li>
OIT staff are prohibited from taking non-emergency leave during the three-week period at the start of each semester, this includes the week before the start of the Fall and Spring term and the first two weeks of classes for the Fall and Spring term. Requests for support peak during these times and system availability is also critical, which requires all staff members to be working during these times.</li></ul>
Salary Range:<ul><li>
$150,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually.</li></ul> 
Required Education and Experience:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.</li><li>
8 - 10 years of experience.</li></ul>
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>
8-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, cloud engineering, DevSecOps, infrastructure engineering, or related disciplines.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise security architectures in complex organizations.</li><li>
Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.</li><li>
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies, including Terraform, OpenTofu, CloudFormation, Bicep, Ansible, Git, CI/CD platforms, and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.</li><li>
Experience integrating enterprise platforms through APIs, automation frameworks, orchestration tools, and workflow development.</li><li>
Experience with security operations, including detection engineering, security automation, and Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) platforms.</li><li>
Experience designing secure research, regulated, or high-assurance computing environments.</li><li>
Experience with enterprise security technologies, security engineering practices, and modern cloud-native security controls.</li><li>
Knowledge of security standards and frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, FERPA, HIPAA, and higher education security practices.</li><li>
Experience working in higher education or similarly complex, decentralized organizations is preferred.</li><li>
Excellent technical, analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Terraform Associate, or equivalent certifications are preferred.</li><li>
Must uphold high standards of personal and professional integrity in a position of trust.</li></ul>
Other Duties:<ul><li>
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</li></ul>
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package.
Other Details<ul><li>
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.</li><li>
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.</li><li>
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</li><li>
American University is an E-Verify employer.</li></ul>
Current American University Employees
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual&rsquo;s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively &quot;Protected Bases&quot;) in its programs and activities.</div>

Information Security Architect

VERSA Integrated Solutions

Position: AI/ML EngineerLocation: Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid/Onsite based on customer requirements)Employment Type: Full-TimeSalary: Commensurate with ExperienceAbout VERSA Integrated SolutionsVERSA Integrated Solutions is a premier provider of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data Analytics, and Engineering services supporting Federal Government agencies. We help agencies modernize operations through innovative technologies, secure architectures, and mission-driven solutions. Our teams work on high-impact initiatives that improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and citizen services.Position SummaryVERSA Integrated Solutions is seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and maintain Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions supporting Federal Government customers. The successful candidate will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, cloud architects, cybersecurity professionals, and business stakeholders to build intelligent applications that leverage predictive analytics, machine learning, generative AI, and large language models (LLMs).The AI/ML Engineer will support the full lifecycle of AI solutions&mdash;from data preparation and model development to deployment, monitoring, optimization, and governance&mdash;while ensuring compliance with federal security, privacy, and Responsible AI requirements.Position ObjectivesThe AI/ML Engineer will:<ul><li>Design and implement scalable AI and ML solutions.&bull; Build and optimize machine learning models for structured and unstructured data.&bull; Develop data pipelines to support AI workloads.&bull; Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications.&bull; Ensure AI solutions comply with federal security, privacy, and governance requirements.&bull; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-focused outcomes.</li></ul>Major Duties &amp; ResponsibilitiesAI &amp; Machine Learning Development<ul><li>Design, develop, train, test, and deploy machine learning models.&bull; Build supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning, and deep learning solutions.&bull; Develop predictive analytics and classification models.&bull; Optimize model performance and accuracy through feature engineering and hyperparameter tuning.&bull; Build reusable AI components and services.</li></ul>Generative AI &amp; Large Language Models<ul><li>Develop solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs).&bull; Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.&bull; Engineer prompts and fine-tune models where appropriate.&bull; Evaluate AI model outputs for accuracy, explainability, and bias.&bull; Support secure deployment of generative AI capabilities.</li></ul>Data Engineering &amp; Preparation<ul><li>Build and maintain data ingestion and transformation pipelines.&bull; Clean, normalize, and prepare structured and unstructured datasets.&bull; Collaborate with Data Engineers to optimize data availability and quality.&bull; Implement feature stores and model-ready datasets.</li></ul>MLOps &amp; Model Lifecycle Management<ul><li>Automate model training, testing, deployment, and monitoring.&bull; Develop CI/CD pipelines for machine learning solutions.&bull; Monitor model drift, performance degradation, and retraining needs.&bull; Maintain version control for models, datasets, and code.</li></ul>Responsible AI &amp; Governance<ul><li>Implement Responsible AI principles including fairness, transparency, explainability, and accountability.&bull; Ensure compliance with NIST AI Risk Management Framework, Executive Orders, and agency-specific AI policies.&bull; Document AI models, assumptions, limitations, and validation results.</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Innovation<ul><li>Partner with software developers, cloud engineers, and business analysts to integrate AI into enterprise solutions.&bull; Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.&bull; Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend improvements.</li></ul>Required Technical Skills<ul><li>Python&bull; SQL&bull; TensorFlow&bull; PyTorch&bull; Scikit-learn&bull; Pandas&bull; NumPy&bull; Hugging Face Transformers&bull; LangChain or similar orchestration frameworks&bull; Azure AI Services or Azure Machine Learning&bull; AWS SageMaker (preferred)&bull; Git/GitHub&bull; Docker&bull; Kubernetes&bull; RESTful APIs</li></ul>Preferred Skills<ul><li>Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)&bull; Prompt engineering for LLMs&bull; Vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Azure AI Search)&bull; Knowledge graph integration&bull; Natural Language Processing (NLP)&bull; Computer Vision&bull; Time-series forecasting&bull; Knowledge of FedRAMP and Zero Trust environments</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.&bull; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.&bull; Ability to translate business requirements into AI-driven technical solutions.&bull; Experience working in Agile/DevSecOps environments.&bull; Experience supporting federal government customers is highly desirable.</li></ul>EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education.Experience LevelsJunior (0&ndash;4 Years)<ul><li>Experience with Python and machine learning fundamentals.&bull; Exposure to cloud platforms and data science tools.&bull; Participation in AI/ML projects through coursework, internships, or professional experience.</li></ul>Intermediate (5&ndash;9 Years)<ul><li>Development and deployment of production AI/ML models.&bull; Experience with MLOps pipelines and cloud AI services.&bull; Collaboration with cross-functional software development teams.</li></ul>Senior (10&ndash;14 Years)<ul><li>Leadership in designing enterprise AI solutions.&bull; Expertise in generative AI, LLMs, and Responsible AI practices.&bull; Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical initiatives.</li></ul>Subject Matter Expert (15+ Years)<ul><li>Recognized authority in enterprise AI strategy and implementation.&bull; Experience shaping AI governance and modernization initiatives for large organizations.&bull; Trusted advisor to executive leadership on AI adoption and emerging technologies.</li></ul>Preferred Certifications<ul><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate&bull; Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate&bull; AWS Certified Machine Learning &ndash; Specialty&bull; Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer&bull; TensorFlow Developer Certificate&bull; Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional&bull; ITIL&reg; 4 Foundation (preferred)</li></ul>Desired Federal ExperienceExperience supporting one or more of the following agencies is highly desirable:<ul><li>U.S. Census Bureau&bull; National Institutes of Health (NIH)&bull; Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS)&bull; Department of Commerce&bull; Department of Homeland Security (DHS)&bull; Department of Defense (DoD)&bull; Department of Labor (DOL)</li></ul>Security Clearance<ul><li>Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higherclearance, depending on customer requirements.</li></ul>Work Environment<ul><li>Hybrid or onsite within the Washington, DC Metro Area based on customer requirements.&bull; Collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting mission-critical federal AI initiatives.&bull; Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.</li></ul>Why Join VERSA?At VERSA, you'll work alongside experts delivering innovative AI solutions that help federal agencies solve complex mission challenges. We invest in continuous learning, professional certifications, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning, generative AI, cloud platforms, and advanced analytics.Equal Employment OpportunityVERSA Integrated Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.Pay: $118,467.98 - $142,671.13 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20591

Software Engineer - Data, AI/ML & Analytics

Position: Data EngineerDepartment: Federal ProgramsLocation: Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid/Onsite based on customer requirements)Employment Type: Full-TimeSalary: Commensurate with ExperienceAbout VERSA Integrated SolutionsVERSA Integrated Solutions delivers innovative Cloud, Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT solutions to Federal Government agencies. We help agencies modernize mission-critical systems by implementing secure, scalable, cloud-native technologies that enable advanced analytics, operational excellence, and data-driven decision making.Position SummaryVERSA Integrated Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to design, build, optimize, and maintain enterprise data platforms supporting Federal Government customers. The Data Engineer develops robust ETL/ELT pipelines, cloud-based data integration solutions, and enterprise data repositories that support business intelligence, artificial intelligence, reporting, and operational analytics.The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Data Architects, AI/ML Engineers, Database Administrators, Software Developers, Cloud Engineers, and Business Analysts to ensure high-quality, secure, and scalable data solutions.Position ObjectivesThe Data Engineer will:<ul><li>Design enterprise data pipelines.&bull; Integrate structured and unstructured data sources.&bull; Support cloud data modernization initiatives.&bull; Improve enterprise data quality.&bull; Enable analytics and AI initiatives.&bull; Automate data processing workflows.</li></ul>Major Duties &amp; ResponsibilitiesData Pipeline Development<ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.&bull; Integrate internal and external data sources.&bull; Automate ingestion, transformation, and validation processes.&bull; Optimize data movement across enterprise platforms.&bull; Monitor pipeline performance and reliability.</li></ul>Cloud Data EngineeringSupport enterprise cloud platforms including:<ul><li>Azure Data Factory&bull; Azure Synapse Analytics&bull; Azure Data Lake&bull; Microsoft Fabric&bull; AWS Glue&bull; AWS Redshift&bull; Databricks</li></ul>Develop cloud-native data integration solutions supporting modernization initiatives.Data Integration<ul><li>Develop APIs supporting enterprise integrations.&bull; Process structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.&bull; Build real-time and batch processing solutions.&bull; Support streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka and Azure Event Hub.</li></ul>Data Quality<ul><li>Validate incoming datasets.&bull; Develop automated quality checks.&bull; Monitor completeness and accuracy.&bull; Resolve data anomalies.&bull; Implement data lineage and audit capabilities.</li></ul>Analytics SupportProvide data services supporting:<ul><li>Power BI&bull; Tableau&bull; AI/ML models&bull; Executive dashboards&bull; Predictive analytics&bull; Operational reporting</li></ul>DevSecOpsCollaborate with engineering teams to:<ul><li>Automate deployments&bull; Implement Infrastructure as Code&bull; Support CI/CD pipelines&bull; Improve monitoring and observability&bull; Secure enterprise data environments</li></ul>Required Technical SkillsLanguages<ul><li>Python&bull; SQL&bull; Spark&bull; PySpark&bull; PowerShell</li></ul>Cloud<ul><li>Azure&bull; Azure Data Factory&bull; Azure Synapse&bull; Azure SQL&bull; Azure Storage&bull; Microsoft Fabric</li></ul>Databases<ul><li>SQL Server&bull; PostgreSQL&bull; Oracle&bull; Snowflake&bull; Databricks</li></ul>Tools<ul><li>Git&bull; GitHub&bull; Azure DevOps&bull; Terraform&bull; Docker&bull; Kubernetes</li></ul>Preferred Skills<ul><li>Apache Kafka&bull; Azure Event Hub&bull; REST APIs&bull; JSON/XML&bull; Delta Lake&bull; Data Lakehouse Architecture&bull; AI data preparation&bull; MLOps</li></ul>EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.Experience LevelsJunior (0&ndash;4 Years)<ul><li>SQL development&bull; Python programming&bull; ETL fundamentals&bull; Database experience</li></ul>Intermediate (5&ndash;9 Years)<ul><li>Cloud data engineering&bull; Azure or AWS experience&bull; Production ETL development&bull; API integration</li></ul>Senior (10&ndash;14 Years)<ul><li>Enterprise cloud modernization&bull; Data platform leadership&bull; Performance optimization&bull; Mentoring junior engineers</li></ul>SME (15+ Years)<ul><li>Enterprise Data Engineering strategy&bull; Federal modernization leadership&bull; AI-enabled data platforms&bull; Large-scale cloud migration</li></ul>Preferred Certifications<ul><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate&bull; Databricks Certified Data Engineer&bull; AWS Certified Data Engineer&bull; SnowPro Core&bull; ITIL&reg; Foundation</li></ul>Desired Federal ExperienceExperience supporting NIH, CMS, Census Bureau, Commerce, DHS, DOD, or other Federal agencies is highly desirable.Security ClearanceAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance, depending on customer requirements.Why Join VERSA?Join a team building modern data platforms that enable Federal agencies to leverage artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and enterprise analytics to accomplish mission objectives.Equal Employment OpportunityVERSA Integrated Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20591

Data Engineer

The Heritage Foundation

<div><div>Washington, DC
</div><div>Full Time
</div><div>Media and Public Relations
</div><div>Entry Level</div></div>
 <div>Title: Editorial Associate, Media and Public Relations
Reports to: Director, Media and Public Relations
Job Summary: The Editorial Associate is primarily responsible for editing and drafting op-eds to ensure priority projects are executed in a timely manner to expected editorial standards. This position requires working with research departments to produce high-impact content that advances The Heritage Foundation&rsquo;s mission. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-level environment. 
Job Duties:
<ul><li>Serve as an editor for Heritage-produced op-eds and commentaries. This includes editing both daily content and sensitive, high-visibility commentary or analysis pieces.</li>
<li>Ensure messaging on Heritage policy research is clear, persuasive, precise, and easily digestible on various media platforms.</li>
<li>Support Heritage&rsquo;s Letter to the Editor program.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain relationships with opinion editors at a range of news outlets.</li>
<li>Assist the Associate Director in conducting trainings to help improve the persuasive writing skills of Heritage policy experts through participation in regular workshop instruction.</li>
<li>Contribute to the Communications Department twice-weekly newsletter.</li>
<li>Remain up-to-date and well-versed on Heritage research and policy positions.</li>
<li>Research and propose new communications ideas, strategies, and best practices to ensure the department is innovating and operating efficiently and effectively.</li></ul> 
Qualifications:
Education: College-level experience preferred
Experience: 2+ years of public relations or journalism experience
Communication: Excellent verbal and writing skills; superior editing skills
Technology: Microsoft Suite 
Other Requirements:
<ul><li>Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department&rsquo;s goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Promote policies consistent with Heritage&rsquo;s priorities; speak with one voice.</li>
<li>Possess excellent organizational, planning, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Keen attention to detail and grammar.</li>
<li>Demonstrated interest in public policy, strategy, and project management execution.</li>
<li>Ability to work with teams large and small as well as coordinating projects and campaigns.</li>
<li>Hard working, resourceful, and creative with the ability to meet tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Knowledge of AP Style.</li>
<li>Ability to provide and receive direction and feedback.</li></ul> 
Benefits and Salary:
The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, &ldquo;take what you need&rdquo; PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs.
The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $69,000 annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate&rsquo;s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications.</div>

Editorial Associate, Media and Public Relations

Mill Creek Residential

At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek.
 
The Community Manager drives financial performance, operational and leasing excellence, and delivers outstanding customer service at one or more communities. Provides leadership and management for the community operations and maintenance teams. This position is responsible for setting performance standards and coaching, developing, and empowering associates towards achievement of desired business outcome.
 Essential Functions/Responsibilities
 Financial Performance
 <ul>
<li>Manage financial aspects of operations for the assigned community (or communities) that contribute to the business goals.</li>
<li>Develop, implement, and monitor programs to maximize revenue, maintain expense control, and increase value</li>
<li>Oversee pricing and occupancy strategies</li>
<li>Assist in preparation of community budget</li>
<li>Provide thorough and strategic monthly reforecast, monthly operating report, and executive summary of operations</li>
<li>Review and approve, or submit for approval, all contracts within the limits defined by MCR budget authority levels</li>
<li>Anticipate and communicate significant departures from the budget immediately and in accordance with the company policy and standards</li>
<li>Partner with community Service Manager to review and recommend capital improvements and capital programs for expense reduction</li>
<li>Address and complete all other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Sales and Marketing
 <ul>
<li>Oversee sales, lease renewals, move-in and move-out process</li>
<li>Oversee administration and completion of the resident renewal program, move-in and move out process</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and in-depth knowledge of community inventory, pricing and availability as well as general knowledge of competitors</li>
<li>Foster a thorough understanding of the community’s competitive environment in a submarket and adjust operating strategy accordingly</li>
<li>Participate in Revenue Management calls when applicable</li>
<li>Address and complete all other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Operating Standards
 <ul>
<li>Ensure community (communities) maintain brand standards including property presentation, marketing, office and model appearance and associate appearance. Inspect what you expect.</li>
<li>Review and analyze operations reports to track community performance and understand the impact of local economic conditions on community operations</li>
<li>Ensure community is compliant with all applicable MCR and Partner (where applicable) procedures and all federal, state and local laws, specifically Fair Housing regulations at the community level</li>
<li>Partnering with Service Manager, recommend capital improvements for community</li>
<li>Manage contracts with 3rd party service providers</li>
<li>Address and complete all other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Associate Management and Development
 <ul>
<li>Responsible for recruiting, hiring, associate scheduling, work assignments, training and performance evaluations</li>
<li>Empower, engage and develop associates to achieve great performance and desired business outcomes.</li>
<li>Establish goals and accountability for team. Provide feedback, coaching and support to drive achievement of established goals, reward success: hold one on one meetings with staff members</li>
<li>Manage performance of subordinates. Conduct performance appraisals; provide development support (i.e. coaching, counseling and training); make decisions regarding hiring or termination of community associates</li>
<li>Support associate development. Provide targeted training and growth opportunities</li>
<li>Champion and enforce the Mill Creek Brand Promise, Service Standards and Manifesto</li>
<li>Address and complete all other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Education and/or Experience
 <ul>
<li>High School diploma or equivalent (GED), Bachelor’s degree or related experience preferred</li>
<li>3-5 years of multi-family or related property management experience or equivalent experience</li>
<li>2 years supervisory experience</li>
<li>Commitment to, and passion for, providing outstanding customer service</li>
<li>Strong communication skills (written and verbal)</li>
</ul>
About the Benefits of joining the Mill Creek Team
 <ul>
<li>Competitive compensation</li>
<li>Comprehensive medical, dental and vision</li>
<li>Employer sponsored short and long term disability, Life and ADD insurance401k with employer matching</li>
<li>Paid time off benefits: Vacation, Sick, Holidays</li>
</ul>
Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 Are you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and together!

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Gabe*s

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Backroom Associate

Part-Time Opportunities at Gabe&rsquo;s Offer:
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Flexible Schedules</li><li>
Employee Discount and Assistance Program</li><li>
Fun, Casual Work Environment</li></ul>
Current Employee Application Process</div>

Backroom Associate

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