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Lead Counsel, Research

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
At Amazon Luna, we're seeking a Market Researcher to develop and lead our customer research strategy. In this strategic leadership role, you'll establish the vision for how customer insights drive Luna's product development and business growth in the competitive cloud gaming market. You'll build scalable research frameworks that influence long-term content, product and business decisions across the organization while developing best practices that elevate research capabilities company-wide.
 
 
Key job responsibilities 
<ul><li>Develop scalable research frameworks and methodologies that inform market segments and strategic opportunities
</li><li>Influence and define business strategies through data-driven insights that balance customer needs with business objectives</li><li>Lead the definition, design, and delivery of advanced, cross-cutting research initiatives that address complex, undefined business problems</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across the organization, particularly in areas where strategy is still being defined
</li><li>Deliver actionable insights that solve significantly complex and/or endemic problems</li><li>Develop new mechanisms to generate data and share insights with broader teams</li><li>Identify and synthesize emerging trends in gaming and subscription services
</li><li>Establish and manage relationships with external research partners to expand research capabilities</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>5+ years of proven success leading User Research projects with demonstrated impact experience</li><li>Experience with the full range of research methods: qualitative and quantitative, attitudinal and behavioral, with deep expertise in one or more areas</li><li>Experience with all aspects of research (study design, recruiting, moderation, analysis, reporting)</li><li>Experience with behavioral data collection, quantitative data analysis, and statistics</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience working in a highly Agile/Scrum environment</li><li>10+ years of game industry experience</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
 
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $137,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $226,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

Market Researcher, Luna Prime Gaming

Rover.com

<div><div>Who we are:</div><div>
Want to make an impact? Join our pack and come work (and play!) with us.</div><div></div><div> 
We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet&mdash;and at Rover, our mission is to make it easier to experience that love. Founded in 2011, the Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe. We empower our community of trusted pet sitters and dog walkers to run their own pet care businesses on Rover with the tools and security of a global company to back them.</div><div></div><div> 
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, we work closely with our teams in Barcelona, San Antonio, Spokane, and remote locations. We&rsquo;ve got a reputation for being a great place to work, having been named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Seattle Business Magazine and Washington&rsquo;s Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal. We're an agile, fast-growing company, and our leadership comes from some of the world's most respected tech companies.</div><div></div><div> 
At Rover, our furry coworkers are just as important as our human ones&mdash;and we wouldn&rsquo;t have it any other way. Along with making the joys of pet parenthood more accessible, we&rsquo;re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community of pet people&mdash;and that starts with our employees.</div><div></div><div> 
Who we&rsquo;re looking for:</div><div>
Rover is seeking a seasoned in-house attorney to join our legal team as a Counsel III (Senior Counsel). This is a highly visible, fast-paced role with responsibilities that span both commercial and product counseling. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, solutions-oriented advisor who can move quickly to help teams close deals and ship features while managing legal risk thoughtfully and at scale.</div><div></div><div> 
Strategic Partnerships:</div><div>
You will serve as the primary legal partner for Rover&rsquo;s strategic partnerships, working closely with Business Development, Procurement, and other stakeholders to structure, negotiate, and execute agreements that drive growth while managing risk. We are looking for an experienced negotiator who can differentiate between theoretical and material risk and translate legal issues into actionable business decisions.</div><div></div><div> 
Contracts:</div><div>
In this hands-on role, you will draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including master services agreements, SaaS agreements, promotion and co-marketing arrangements, data protection addenda, licenses, vendor contracts, and more.</div><div></div><div> 
Product Counseling:</div><div>
You will translate the complex legal compliance requirements governing e-commerce marketplaces into concise practical guidance for product teams, helping them design user flows and product functionalities that are clear, compliant, and trusted by customers.</div><div>
If you are an experienced in-house product and commercial counsel who thrives in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you!</div><div></div><div> 
This is a hybrid position that currently has the minimum expectation to work out of our downtown Seattle headquarters two days per week on Mondays and Thursdays.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Your Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>
Strategic Partnerships: Lead the drafting and negotiation of a wide variety of commercial agreements, ensuring the terms align with Rover&rsquo;s business goals and risk tolerance.</li><li>
Contracting Process Optimization: Build and maintain contract templates and legal playbooks. Explore the use of scaling mechanisms and AI to streamline the contracting function responsibly and effectively.</li><li>
Product Counseling: Identify the legal and regulatory considerations of proposed product features. Guide teams to make smart decisions that balance speed, user experience, and legal exposure.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Your Qualifications:
</h3><ul><li>J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.</li><li>
Licensed in a US state; if outside Washington, eligible for in-house admission in Washington</li><li>
12-14 years of legal practice, with significant experience in-house at a technology company, gig economy business, or e-commerce marketplace.</li><li>
Expert Negotiator: Proven track record of handling commercial transactions ranging from day-to-day contracts to business-critical strategic partnerships.</li><li>
Skilled Cross-functional Collaborator: This is a highly collaborative individual contributor role. The ability to earn the trust of your legal and non-legal stakeholders alike by explaining complex principles succinctly and providing options for unblocking growth initiatives.</li><li>
E-commerce Legal Experience: Substantial experience advising tech product teams, with at least a working knowledge of consumer protection laws and the regulatory environment surrounding privacy and artificial intelligence.</li><li>
Operational Mindset: Ability to prioritize a high volume of projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.</li><li>
Practical and Results-Oriented: The ability to summarize key obligations and risks clearly and develop practical solutions with business stakeholders is essential.</li><li>
Exceptional Communication: Reliable and responsive, providing calm, steady communication under time pressure and in contentious scenarios.
</li><li>Ruthless Time Management: Skilled at prioritizing the highest-value legal work and focusing effort on the deal points and product risks that matter most.</li><li>
High Judgment, Low Ego: This role requires the confidence to make high-judgment decisions in real time and the ability to provide common sense legal advice and decide when to escalate versus when to make a call and move on. Team oriented.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits of working at Rover:</h3><ul><li>
401k match</li><li>
Company Equity</li><li>
Flexible PTO</li><li>
Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Commuter benefits</li><li>
Bring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time)</li><li>
Doggy benefits, including $1,000 toward adopting your first dog</li><li>
Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs)</li><li>
Free catered lunches semi-monthly</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Compensation:</h3><ul><li>
In the Greater Seattle Area the first-year salary range is $182,290-$242,446. Additionally, Rover offers a long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout and benefits to full-time employees.</li><li>
The cash compensation offered for this role will be dependent on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and abilities as demonstrated in the interview and hiring process.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
At Rover, we&rsquo;re driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, while doing our jobs better than ever before. We believe the best business outcomes come from a diverse set of perspectives and we&rsquo;re committed to promoting an inclusive, inventive, and fun environment with amazing employees. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.</div><div></div><div> 
Rover is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, military or veteran status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, genetic predisposition, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.</div><div></div><div> 
We are committed to work with you to look for reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</div>

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.</div>

Senior Counsel, Commercial and Product

Boeing

<div>At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We&rsquo;re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that&rsquo;s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Global Services (BGS) Commercial Sales and Marketing (CSM) Human Resources (HR) organization has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team in Seattle, WA or Dallas, TX. This position will provide partnership to the BGS Sales and Marketing Functional organization focused on talent, compensation and development strategies.
The position requires knowledge and experience in HR and demonstrated ability to project manage, create strategy and deploy integrated HR initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity in a dynamic growing business. Come be a part of a team committed to thinking outside the box and making our business succeed! Develop your project leadership, consulting, teamwork, and innovation skills.
Position Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Coach and counsel BU leader and team on range of issues, partner as a full member of the leadership team leveraging business and functional acumen to achieve business goals</li><li>
Lead the deployment and administration of organizational plans; partner with other Human Resource Business Partners, including Centers of Excellence (CoE&rsquo;s) on strategies heavily focused on talent, leadership, skill based development, and culture</li><li>
Lead and provide oversight of key processes including Talent Management and special projects</li><li>
Use critical thinking to analyze HR metrics, including workforce analytics, to proactively identify trends and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement</li><li>
Lead and partner in translating functional deliverables in dynamic, global commercial businesses</li><li>
Develop and/or implement integrated HR initiatives and solutions to advance organizational goals</li><li>
Support the Business Unit (BU) leader in fielding top talent for the leadership team today and leaning forward on how roles and capability needs will evolve; monitor and guide the development of the pipeline to ensure business continuity</li><li>
Lead, engage in and deploy HR initiatives and business-related projects</li></ul>
The successful candidate will also have several key attributes:<ul><li>
Strength in influencing, taking complex business challenges and creating and executing streamlined solutions</li><li>
Knowledge of multiple HR disciplines such as development, compensation, employee relations, HRIS, organization development</li><li>
Proactive and proven ability to lead initiatives</li><li>
Comfort in and preference for working in a dynamic, fast-paced, global functional environment</li><li>
Adaptable and independent critical thinker with a high level of initiative</li><li>
Strong communicator with experience of working in a multi-cultural environment</li><li>
Collaborate effectively across a global team</li></ul>
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):<ul><li>
3+ years in supporting employees as a Human Resources Generalist (HRG) or Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)</li><li>
3+ years of experience interfacing with and presenting to senior and/or executive leadership</li><li>
5+ years of experience partnering and strategizing HR initiatives with senior leaders</li><li>
5+ years of experience in a role utilizing business acumen and linking relevant HR strategies to business outcomes</li><li>
5+ years of experience creating and developing HR strategy plans and/or executing strategies and managing projects</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field</li><li>
Human Resources certification(s)</li><li>
5+ years of experience in influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and senior leaders across functions</li><li>
5+ years of experience partnering with leadership to design and implement workforce strategies to meet organization objectives</li><li>
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in crafting executive-level presentations with PowerPoint and utilizing Excel for advanced data analysis, reporting, and effective communication of insights</li><li>
Experience with project management</li></ul>
Conflict of Interest:
 
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay &amp; Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $127,500 &ndash; 172,500 
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 16, 2026 
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a &ldquo;U.S. Person&rdquo; as defined by 22 C.F.R. &sect;120.62 is required. &ldquo;U.S. Person&rdquo; includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift 
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.</div>

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

University Of Washington

<div>Job Description 
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine is the third largest clinical department within the School of Medicine with 330 full-time faculty members, 460 courtesy faculty members, and over 350 staff. Department faculty provide clinical services in 5 hospitals, 14 primary care locations, and several outpatient sites in addition to telepsychiatry consultations to more than 150 clinics in Washington and beyond. As the only academic psychiatry department serving the five state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho), the Department&rsquo;s highly competitive residency training program is largely responsible for developing the mental health workforce in the Pacific Northwest. The Department&rsquo;s robust research portfolio totals $67 million in grants and contracts per year for projects ranging from clinical neurosciences to treatment development to health policy and population health. The Department is recognized as an international leader in developing, testing, and implementing Collaborative Care, an integrated care model increasingly seen as a solution for population-based mental health care. Other areas of excellence include Addictions, Autism, High Risk Youth, Neurosciences, and Trauma, and the Department is developing innovative new programs in Technology and Mental Health, Global Mental Health, Maternal and Child Mental Health, and Targeted Intervention Development. Psychiatry is the third largest department in the School of Medicine and the largest non-divisioned department. The overall annual operations funding from all sources is over $130 million. 
The Department of Psychiatry &amp; Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Program Operations Specialist.
Seven Directions at the University of Washington is the first national public health institute in the United States to focus solely on improving Indigenous health and wellness. We are committed to cultivating and sharing knowledge, connecting communities and resources, and working to achieve shared goals for future generations. With funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control for &ldquo;Building Capacity for Tribal Overdose Prevention Program,&rdquo; Seven Directions is partnering with &ldquo;Safe States&rdquo; and the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) to increase the capacity for overdose and injury prevention within tribes and tribal-serving organizations by building the Indigenous workforce and providing a forum for tribes to network and share Indigenous practices for prevention. Seven Directions will specifically focus on the Indigenous Workforce Development for Overdose Prevention activities under this project to support American Indian and Alaska Native participants in addressing tribal health issues while fostering leadership and capacity-building among Indigenous populations.
The Program Operations Specialist (Payroll Title: Pro Staff Temp Position (E S)) is a key member of the Seven Directions team under the general direction of the Project Lead and works alongside senior team members in implementing a variety of project and research activities, such as: evaluating the internship and placement programs; managing implementation of the internship/placement program for students and recent graduates to serve within tribal health departments or tribal serving organizations working on overdose and/or Indigenous evaluation initiatives; and coordinating delivering professional development and training opportunities for students and recent graduates.
The ideal candidate will be a highly organized project manager on any given team; with a special emphasis on leading evaluation development and implementation; developing dynamic workshops and trainings; facilitating discussions among interns, mentors, sites, and funding partners; and providing technical assistance to community partners. In addition, the ideal candidate will bring experience working with AI/AN communities as well as an understanding of and humility toward AI/AN historical, contemporary, and cultural contexts.
Seven Directions works with a wide range of tribes and Indigenous-serving organizations representing a wide range of social and cultural environments (e.g., urban vs. rural, Northwest vs. Plains vs. Southwest) that require cultural humility, understanding, and flexibility. The frequent telephone/video and e-mail contacts as well as occasional in-person contact with American Indian/Alaska Native communities require extraordinary tact and cultural sensitivity. This also applies to regular communication with funders, as well as other tribal and institutional partners.
Responsibilities
Research and Project Implementation (30%)
<ul><li>Lead design of a comprehensive evaluation for the internship/placement program, in collaboration with the project lead, using an Indigenous evaluation, as appropriate.
</li><li>Engage key stakeholders and partners from NNPHI, Safe States, NCIPC, and both students and post-graduate interns in evaluation planning and integration of their guidance/feedback.
</li><li>Collect knowledge and feedback about internship activities, professional development activities, and participants&rsquo; experiences through a mix of Indigenous data collection methods.
</li><li>Develop an evaluation plan to include evaluation questions, approach, success indicators/measures, activities calendar, and analysis plan.
</li><li>Lead implementation of plan including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
</li><li>Review and update processes, strategies, and materials for every component of the program: internship/placement, training and professional development.
</li><li>Disseminate invitation to host sites to host interns/placements and implement through Seven Direction contacts/networks.
</li><li>Disseminate invitation to students/recent graduates through Seven Directions listservs, social media, and relevant partners&rsquo; media channels.
</li><li>Implement application and matching of interns, recent graduates with sites.
</li><li>Coordinate with sites to complete individualized workplan for internship/placements.
</li><li>Develop and facilitate program orientation, training series, and professional development opportunities with team.
</li><li>Develop and facilitate internship/placement program contribution to grantee in -person meeting, with team, as needed.
</li><li>Provide ongoing logistical support or technical assistance to hosting agencies as needed, with team.
</li></ul>Research and Project Management (25%)
<ul><li>Ensure program evaluation objectives are completed.
</li><li>Work closely with NNPHI, Safe States, and NCIPC to identify broad list of tribal health departments or tribal-serving organizations working on overdose and injury prevention to host student interns and post-graduate placements.
</li><li>Work with agency partners to develop internship position descriptions and identify supervision structures.
</li><li>Compile position descriptions for prospective interns to review.
</li><li>Collaboratively develop intern selection and matching criteria for interested intern applicants.
</li><li>Develop internship application platform.
</li><li>Develop marketing materials to publicize the internship opportunity.
</li><li>Review applications and match interns to agencies.
</li><li>Coordinate with funders and partners, as needed, to bring students/interns and/or provide professional development opportunity at the in-person meeting.
</li></ul>Dissemination of Findings (15%)
<ul><li>Share findings at gathering ground, communities of practice, and presentations with project leads to participants/attendees.
</li><li>Coordinate drafting of briefs and reports for participants, partners, and funders, in collaboration with project lead and team.
</li><li>Co-develop presentations of findings from internship and professional development program.
</li></ul>Research Study Design and Grant Preparation (15%)
<ul><li>Assist with ongoing grant submissions.
</li><li>Conduct literature reviews for proposals.
</li><li>Assist with data collection instruments and analysis plans.
</li><li>Assist with evaluation plan development.
</li></ul>Administration and Operations (15%)
<ul><li>Develop workplan in ASANA in collaboration with project lead.
</li><li>Track workplan and complete reporting for funders.
</li><li>Submit invoices, requests for supplies and services, through UW finance dept.
</li><li>Coordinate travel logistics for in person meetings with team.
</li></ul>Lead Responsibilities
<ul><li>Take a leadership role in developing and implementing an evaluation plan for the internship/placement program.
</li><li>Take a leadership role in implementing the internship/placement, training, and professional development program.
</li><li>Manage placements of students and recent graduates with partner organizations.
</li><li>This position will support senior staff and faculty with coordinating students and provide mentorship and training on research activities and public health practice for undergraduate and graduate students.
</li></ul>Minimum Requirements
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Public Affairs, Psychology, American Indian Studies, or related fields and two years of relevant experience.
</li></ul>Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Additional Requirements
<ul><li>Knowledgeable and experienced in program evaluation.
</li><li>Familiar with the tribal and urban Indigenous health system and tribal health governance.
</li><li>Familiarity with issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native health, healing, cultural diversity and strengths.
</li><li>Experience facilitating meetings and discussions for internal and external (i.e., community, funders) partners.
</li><li>Dynamic and engaging presentation and facilitation style.
</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, organization, relationships, and project management skills.
</li><li>Ability to be innovative, resourceful, and creative.
</li><li>Curiosity, enthusiasm, willingness, and a positive attitude towards learning new and diverse concepts, methods, tools, knowledge and data systems, community cultural contexts, and solving problems.
</li><li>The ability to work as a collaborative, cooperative, and congenial member of a close-knit scholarly research, practice, and administrative team, as well as work independently (experience in virtual team environments is a plus).
</li><li>Detail-oriented; high degree of accuracy in all aspects of work.
</li><li>Discipline and organizational ability to work in a hybrid environment both from a home-based office and on site at 7D offices.
</li><li>Ability to respond to and accommodate dynamic priorities and schedules of faculty supervisors, including ability to set project calendars, provide reminders, and step into project management roles; ability to work independently.
</li></ul>Desired Qualifications
<ul><li>Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Public Affairs, Psychology, American Indian Studies, or related fields.
</li><li>One to two years of Indigenous evaluation knowledge and experience.
</li><li>Four to five years' experience working with tribal nations and American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in both urban and rural settings.
</li><li>Knowledgeable substance use/misuse, stigma, mental health, and public health practice in general and among AI/AN communities.
</li><li>Ability to conduct one-on-one interviews and facilitation of focus groups, collect quantitative and qualitative data.
</li><li>Familiarity with literature management software packages, e.g., EndNote, Zotero, etc. and qualitative software management and analysis software packages, e.g., Dedoose, Atlas.ti etc.
</li><li>Experience working closely as a trusted resource with communities to identify needs, define strategy, develop action plans, identify deliverables, present results, measure outcomes, and provide recommendations.
</li><li>Knowledgeable public health communication best practices and effective communication for different populations.
</li><li>Familiarity with project management tools and/or software packages, e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.
</li></ul>Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$61,368.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$92,064.00 annual
Other Compensation:
<ul><li></li></ul>Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a temporary position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives &ndash; on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .</div>

Program Operations Specialist (Temporary)

Linda Werner & Associates, Inc.

<div>About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Technical Procurement Operations Specialist to support and scale vendor procurement operations for a large, research‑driven organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, excels at cross‑functional collaboration, and brings a strong operational mindset to complex, ambiguous workflows. You will partner closely with UX Research teams, procurement stakeholders, and program leadership to streamline processes, enhance visibility, and ensure operational excellence across global initiatives.

Responsibilities

Procurement &amp; Operational Support
<ul>
<li>Support and scale vendor procurement operations by developing reusable frameworks for global data tracking, reporting, and service utilization.</li>
<li>Lead procurement‑related projects to drive process optimization, operational efficiency, and scalable solutions.</li>
<li>Maintain oversight of procurement queues, monitor team workflows, and ensure timely execution across all operational touchpoints.</li>
</ul>
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
<ul>
<li>Provide guidance to internal teams and UX Researchers on procurement best practices, workflows, and troubleshooting.</li>
<li>Partner with the Procurement Program Manager to ensure dashboards, trackers, and operational tools remain accurate, up‑to‑date, and actionable.</li>
<li>Collaborate on cross‑team initiatives and contribute to multi‑team workstreams that enhance operational excellence.</li>
</ul>
Data, Reporting &amp; Documentation
<ul>
<li>Prepare recurring leadership reports and presentations (weekly, monthly, quarterly), highlighting key metrics and insights to inform strategic decision‑making.</li>
<li>Maintain and update vendor resources, including SOPs, documentation, team wikis, and toolkits, ensuring research teams have access to current and reliable information.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of innovative processes, frameworks, and dashboards to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision support.</li>
</ul>
Communication &amp; Stakeholder Support
<ul>
<li>Communicate team processes clearly and triage incoming inquiries to support UX Research teams and cross‑functional partners.</li>
<li>Ensure consistent, high‑quality communication with engineers, legal teams, external partners, and other stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>2+ years of project management experience.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with peers, cross‑functional stakeholders, and senior leadership.</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail with a track record of operating independently and producing highly organized work.</li>
<li>Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and identify efficient solutions.</li>
<li>Proficiency in G Suite and data analysis.</li>
<li>Experience gathering stakeholder requirements and translating them into actionable solutions.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including technical and non‑technical stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience with data analysis and analytics tools.</li>
<li>Background in procurement or vendor operations.</li>
<li>Experience working in early‑stage or rapidly evolving environments with high ambiguity.</li>
<li>Familiarity with UX Research, operational risk, compliance, or vendor procurement workflows.</li>
<li>Experience using AI tools to streamline workflows, optimize processes, or enhance operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Salesforce).</li>
</ul>
Work Location
<ul>
<li>US‑based remote role.</li>
<li>Requires one in‑office visit during the third week of onboarding; fully remote thereafter.</li></ul> 
 
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Location: United States (Remote)

Role type: Contract 4+ Month Position

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Health savings account</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Retirement plan</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
</ul>
Schedule:
<ul>
<li>8 hour shift</li>
<li>Monday to Friday</li>
</ul>
Application Question(s):
<ul>
<li>Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?</li>
</ul>
Language:
<ul>
<li>English (Required)</li></ul></div>

Technical Procurement Operations Specialist

Nordstrom

<div>Job Summary
The Principal Designer serves as a senior-level creative and environmental design expert, acting as a strategic advisor and technical subject-matter expert (SME) across Creative Marketing, VM, NMG, and Brand partners. This role leads complex, large-scale design initiatives, elevates creative strategy, and shapes environmental design standards that influence broader functional goals. The Principal Designer provides expert counsel, drives innovation, and ensures alignment with Nordstrom&rsquo;s brand and long-term creative direction.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the design, development, iteration, and execution of environmental, experiential, and 360 creative concepts that support merchandising, Brand collaborations, events, scaled experiences, and Creative Marketing projects.</li><li>Serve as the functional SME for environmental and 3D design, providing strategic and technical guidance to cross-functional leaders and partners.</li><li>Drive high-impact, large-scale projects independently, determining creative direction and ensuring solutions align with business, marketing, and brand objectives.</li><li>Influence and refine environmental and experiential design standards to elevate consistency, innovation, and scalability across Creative Marketing and VM.</li><li>Present complex concepts confidently to all levels of leadership, clearly articulating creative intent, strategic rationale, and business impact.</li><li>Provide coaching, mentorship, and developmental support to junior designers and cross-functional partners, strengthening creative capabilities across the function.</li><li>Collaborate deeply with Creative Marketing Leadership, VM NMG, and Brand partners to assess business needs, identify design opportunities, and deliver impactful experience-based solutions.</li><li>Develop original design frameworks and new creative approaches using analytical and evaluative thinking to solve complex design and operational challenges.</li><li>Produce detailed drawings, renderings, and documentation to support planning, prototyping, and execution of environmental concepts.</li><li>Create proposal decks that communicate ideas visually and strategically, enabling partners to understand and align on the creative direction.</li><li>Oversee vendor proposals, specifications, production files, and material guidelines to ensure design intent is preserved through fabrication.</li><li>Evaluate and approve prototypes, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to timelines and project goals.</li><li>Manage project timelines, deliverables, and workflows with autonomy, ensuring successful outcomes across multiple concurrent initiatives.</li><li>Guide and oversee external design or production partners as needed, providing expert review and final approvals.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Environmental Design, Visual Merchandising, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field.</li><li>7&ndash;9+ years of progressively responsible experience in environmental, experiential, retail, or 3D design.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering innovative, large-scale experiential and environmental design concepts.</li><li>Strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills with the ability to articulate complex creative intent.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, CAD applications, and other relevant design software.</li><li>Deep knowledge of VM, NDC specifications, materials, and production methodologies for 3D and environmental projects.</li><li>Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and complex multi-phase projects.</li><li>Strong strategic planning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul>
We&rsquo;ve got you covered&hellip;
Our employees are our most important asset and that&rsquo;s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:<ul><li>
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away</li><li>
Life Insurance and Disability</li><li>
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources</li></ul>
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It&rsquo;s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ&rsquo;s for relevant information and guidelines.
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Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. 
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$92,000.00 - $155,000.00 Annual
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf</div>

Creative Designer Principal (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

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