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Let’s say that your company is running a standard control and variant AB test on a feature to increase conversion rates on the landing page. The PM checks the results and finds a .04 p-value.

How would you assess the validity of the result?

Experiment Validity

In an A/B test, how can you check if assignment to the various buckets was truly random?

In an A/B test, which of the following is a common method to determine if the assignment to the test groups was truly random?

In an A/B test, which of the following is a common method to determine if the assignment to the test groups was truly random?

Random Bucketing

You are testing hundreds of hypotheses with many t-tests. What considerations should be made?

What is a key disadvantage of the F-test when compared to multiple t-tests?

What is a key disadvantage of the F-test when compared to multiple t-tests?

Hundreds of Hypotheses

You are testing hundreds of hypotheses with many t-tests. What considerations should be made?

Bcforward Salaries by Position

Business Analyst (IT): I BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst (IT): I for an opportunity in Minneapolis, MN! Position Title: Business Analyst (IT): I Location: Minneapolis, MN Anticipated Start Date: 8/12/2024. Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6 Months (Possibility to convert if position becomes CtH) Job Type: Contract, Remote Pay Range: $40/hr - $45/hr Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Description: This role will serve a business analyst on the Shipping, Receiving, and Blending Software Product Team. This team deliver value through software solutions coordinating with vendors at times to meet business obligations and goals.Will be working most closely with system's engineer and platform manager1) Translate business problems into technical solutions coupled with needed documentation. 2) Soft Skills with customers, vendors, and co-workers. 3) Comfortable and confident speaking in small groups. Candidate should possess the following skills:A perfect candidate is someone that has been classically trained on how to document requirements and user stories. The ideal candidate would have worked for a software product manager prior and understands the different aspects of keeping a software product running for a group of customers.An understanding on how to access servers through RDP and Bomgar/Equivalent is a plus.3 years experience in Junior Business Analyst RoleThe ability to clearly document technical/business processes within a program/integrationThe ability to work/speak with end users to understand business problem/solution and documentThe ability to manage/drive multiple projects at the same timeKeen sense of urgencyOrganized Approach to dealing with multiple software initiativesThe ability to lead/solution/gather requirements in a group setting with multiple stakeholdersThe ability to communicate up, down, and across reporting chainsA passion to help operations with use of ITA passion to contribute as a team member rather than sole contributorPrior Experience with Azure Dev Ops is a plusBenefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be iscriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 224869 when responding to this ad. Get job alerts by email. Sign up now! Join Our Talent Network! Job Snapshot Employee Type Contractor Location Minneapolis, MN (Onsite) Job Type Retail Experience Not Specified Date Posted 07/18/2024

Marketing Product Manager BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Marketing Product Manager for an opportunity in Redmond WA Position Title: Marketing Product Manager Location: Redmond WA, Remote Anticipated Start Date: - ASAP Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6 Months Contract Job Type: Contract and Remote Pay Range: $60/hr - $70/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Requirements: Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience Minimum 8-10 years experience with messaging and positioning. Minimum 8/10years experience with creating marketing assets like blogs and general content. Minimum 8-10 years experience with in working with product management (PM) and/or engineering product groups. (the MSFT sponsor added a 4th) - 4. Minimum 3-5 years experience in the cybersecurity industry. Job Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities include: * Delivering a compelling value proposition of the product across messaging and content * Drive awareness by creating marketing assets like demo videos, blogs, emails, content, webinars, and more. * Working closely with other product marketers to unify the story of our leading point solutions * Using market and compete analysis to influence GTM plans * Collaborate with the security GTM team to drive sales enablement and scale marketing initiativesRequirements* 5+ years of experience in product marketing with a focus on commercial software * Experience in Cybersecurity, experience within the SIEM category preferred. * Ability and passion to translate technical concepts into a compelling story for customers that clearly articulates MS strategy, benefits and differentiation * Deep experience partnering closely with product teams on product strategy, narrative creation, and launches * Excellent communication skills, high degree of accountability * Proven capability to deliver world class marketing content, including value proposition, evidence, blogs, whitepapers & presentations for identified scenarios, products/features and segments/audiences Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 233436 when responding to this ad.

Software Engineer - Intermediate BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Software Engineer - Intermediate opportunity in Jersey City, NJ. Our client is one of the oldest financial institutions and offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporations. Their history spans over 200 years and today are the leaders in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Position Title: Software Engineer - Intermediate Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid work Model) Duration: 12 Months Contract to Hire Pay Rate Range: $58.99/hr W2 - $62.79/hr W2 Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Job Description:As an Experienced Software Engineer , you serve as member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. -Participates in, design and develop scalable and resilient systems using Java or Python to contribute to continual, iterative improvements for product teams -Build Robust and scalable REST API using Spring boot framework or similar. -Develop and document reusable React component adhering to modern UI/UX principles. -Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting -Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems -Participate in peer code Review, identifying and troubleshooting bugs and patching deploying the fixes to PROD. -Produces or contributes to architecture and design artifacts for applications while ensuring design constraints are met by software code development -Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems -Identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture -Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies -Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect Additional Skills: - Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience - Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing and operational stability - Proficient in coding in Java or Python languages and Java based frameworks like Spring boot/Spring. - Able to design React UI components as per the business requirements. - Familiar with development tools such as Jenkins, Git/BitBucket, Jira, etc. - Understanding of technologies such as Microservices, Containers, Oracle DB, SQL, Splunk, Dynatrace, Pivotal Cloud Foundry. - Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages - Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle - Understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security - Knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.) - Experience in preparing unit test cases and validating the results for accuracy. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills - Familiarity with modern front-end technologies - Exposure to cloud technologies About BCforward:BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers' needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BCforward also operates numerous delivery centers across North America and India. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm in Indiana. Our uninterrupted growth has allowed BCforward to deliver uniquely configured IT staffing and project solutions for over years of catering to our customers' specific needs. BCforward currently maintains a team of over 5000 global resources. With our additional brand, Stafforward, together we have the capabilities to deliver services for a variety of industries in both public and private sectors which allows us to address your most challenging needs. www.BCforward.com www.facebook.com/bcforward This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and willing cooperate with a background check and drug screen, to the extent permitted by federal and local laws up to, and including, both criminal and financial reviews. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this job posting shall render the applicant ineligible for the position. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. Any subsequent offer of employment shall be considered employment at will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231986 when responding to this ad.

IT Business Analyst
BCforward is currently seeking an initiative-taking IT Business Analyst for an opportunity in Richmond, VA
Position Title: IT Business Analyst
Location: Richmond, VA
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12 Months.
Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)
Monday- Friday (5x8)
Candidate who is authorized to work independently
Pay Range: $48- $53/hr.
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc).
Job Description:
Business / Data Analyst  - Develop design solutions, test scenarios, and ensure the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust and well-tested interfaces. Contributes to story refinement/defining requirements. Participates and guides team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle. Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.
Expertise in Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving and Innovative thinking skills
Strong communication and presentation skills (both to technical and non-technical audience)
Proficiency in connecting dots across various applications and business to understand E2E view
Ability to effectively communicate across organization depending on audience i.e. in Tech speak (detail) and business speak (exec summary)
Proficiency with query tools to aid data analysis - Strong PL/SQL skills - Ability to write and analyze complex queries, stored procedures
Expertise with Microsoft Office suite usage
Experience with Oracle Exadata or 10g and above
Know-how working in Agile/ scrum teams for Prioritization of work and resource assignments
ng Team player who can influence and guide team for success
Works well in a team environment with minimal supervision
Good with identifying priorities and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Know-how effort and financials estimation
Willingness to ask questions and reach out for assistance as required
Project Details:  Process improvements for Operations
Scope of work:
Develop design solutions, test scenarios, and ensure the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust and well-tested interfaces. Contributes to story refinement/defining requirements. Participates and guides team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle. Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.
Top 3 skills
1. Business and Data Analysis
2. SQL
3. Agile
Other Required Skills: Business / Data Analysis. Oracle SQL / PLSQL
Deal Breaker Items:  No SQL Knowledge
Preferred Skills:
1. Strong business knowledge with Wholesale Credit products & Client Onboarding / KYC
2. Familiarity with Enterprise data standards and data quality remediation processes
3. General understanding of client data and how its used and
Characteristics of a top performer : Works independently with minimal supervision, Ability to effectively communicate across organization depending on audience i.e. in Tech speak (detail) and business speak (exec summary)
Education Requirements : Bachelors degree
Desired Skills:  Good to have: Eclipse or NetBeans Project Management; Test NG; Version Management Web Services Testing
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
Keywords:  [Business Analyst, Data Analyst, SQL, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, NoSQL, Banking Domain]
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforwards 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.
This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 233306 when responding to this ad.

Lead Business Analyst BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Business Analyst for an opportunity in Minneapolis, MN! Position Title: Lead Business Analyst Location: Minneapolis, MN Anticipated Start Date: 12/2/2024. Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6+ Months (expectation to extend) Job Type: Contract, Remote Pay Range: $80/hr - $90/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Lead Business Analyst (Data Management) to lead an initiative, focusing on data and systems archival decommissioning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, excellent analytical skills, and experience in managing the lifecycle of IT systems from active use to decommissioning. This is a 6 + month contract position. Key Responsibilities: * Data Archival Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive data archival strategies to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility. * Systems Decommissioning: Plan and execute the decommissioning of legacy systems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. * Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with IT, data governance, records management and business units to understand requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals. * Documentation: Create detailed documentation of data archival processes, decommissioning plans, and system inventories * Compliance: Ensure all archival and decommissioning activities comply with relevant regulations and industry standards. * Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with data archival and system decommissioning * Training and Support: Provide training and support to staff on data archival procedures and new systems post-decommissioning. Qualifications: * Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. * Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, data management, or IT systems decommissioning. Skills: o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. o Proficiency in data management tools and software. o Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data archival and system decommissioning. o Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications: * Certification in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA). * Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum). Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clea values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231516 when responding to this ad. Get job alerts by email. Sign up now! Join Our Talent Network! Job Snapshot Employee Type Contractor Location Minneapolis, MN (Onsite) Job Type Retail Experience Not Specified Date Posted 11/18/2024

IT Business Analyst

BCforward is currently seeking an initiative-taking IT Business Analyst for an opportunity in Richmond, VA

Position Title: IT Business Analyst

Location: Richmond, VA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months.

Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)

Monday- Friday (5x8)

Candidate who is authorized to work independently

Pay Range: $48- $53/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc).
Job Description:
Business / Data Analyst  - Develop design solutions, test scenarios, and ensure the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust and well-tested interfaces. Contributes to story refinement/defining requirements. Participates and guides team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle. Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.

Expertise in Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving and Innovative thinking skills

Strong communication and presentation skills (both to technical and non-technical audience)

Proficiency in connecting dots across various applications and business to understand E2E view

Ability to effectively communicate across organization depending on audience i.e. in Tech speak (detail) and business speak (exec summary)

Proficiency with query tools to aid data analysis - Strong PL/SQL skills - Ability to write and analyze complex queries, stored procedures

Expertise with Microsoft Office suite usage

Experience with Oracle Exadata or 10g and above

Know-how working in Agile/ scrum teams for Prioritization of work and resource assignments

ng Team player who can influence and guide team for success

Works well in a team environment with minimal supervision

Good with identifying priorities and managing multiple projects simultaneously

Know-how effort and financials estimation

Willingness to ask questions and reach out for assistance as required

Project Details:  Process improvements for Operations

Scope of work:

Develop design solutions, test scenarios, and ensure the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust and well-tested interfaces. Contributes to story refinement/defining requirements. Participates and guides team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle. Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.

Top 3 skills

1. Business and Data Analysis
2. SQL
3. Agile
Other Required Skills: Business / Data Analysis. Oracle SQL / PLSQL

Deal Breaker Items:  No SQL Knowledge

Preferred Skills:

1. Strong business knowledge with Wholesale Credit products & Client Onboarding / KYC
2. Familiarity with Enterprise data standards and data quality remediation processes
3. General understanding of client data and how it's used and

Characteristics of a top performer : Works independently with minimal supervision, Ability to effectively communicate across organization depending on audience i.e. in Tech speak (detail) and business speak (exec summary)

Education Requirements : Bachelor's degree

Desired Skills:  Good to have: Eclipse or NetBeans Project Management; Test NG; Version Management' Web Services Testing

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:  [Business Analyst, Data Analyst, SQL, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, NoSQL, Banking Domain]

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 233306 when responding to this ad.

Scaled Abuse Operations Data Analyst - Arabic Contract About BCforward BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforwards headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14 years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforwards team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average. The Scaled Abuse Operations team protects the client ecosystem by fighting spam, fraud and abuse in the Play stores application vertical. The Scaled Abuse Operations team ensures policy compliance for the clients expanding base of developers, advertisers, publishers, and users. We partner with Engineering to combat large scale networks of fraudsters and spammers. Data Analysts are focused on scaling abuse operations through signals analysis and automation. You are passionate about the client technologies as well as providing top-notch support for our growing mobile developer and user community. You are a self-starter, and love investigating large sets of data to identify abusive patterns. You have a desire to keep the client free of spammers, and the motivation to drive processes to achieve an abuse-free Play store. Responsibilities Perform investigations to catch fraudsters, enforce our product policies, learn spam patterns, and identify product vulnerabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders such as Engineering, Sales, and Legal to increase automation, update policies, fix product loopholes, and provide a better online experience for our users. Enhance our operational workflows via process improvements and identify opportunities for automation. Minimum Requirements BA/BS degree (In lieu of degree, 2 years relevant work experience). Experience in process optimization with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with MySQL. Preferred qualifications 1-2 years relevant work experience, including a background in data analysis and workflow optimization. Experience with The client developer platforms (Cloud Platform, Chrome Web Store, etc.). Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. J-18808-Ljbffr

Financial Reporting Analyst Advanced (>6 years)
Job Title: Financial Reporting Analyst Advanced (>6 years)
Location: Boston, MA 02210
Duration: 5 months contract
Rate: $55.00/ hr on W2

Description:
The Mutual Fund Financial Reporting Associate (Assistant Vice President) President will be responsible for the overall management, staffing, organization and development of a team. He/she will be responsible for identifying complex fund issues and managing the delivery of services to clients, including meeting all regulatory deadlines.

Responsibilities:
Continuously build and maintain effective working relationships with internal team members, as well as with other teams and client
Consistently demonstrate best-in-class client service
Address and effect change with respect to client behavior issues
Review and deliver client-specific reporting
Review and deliver regulatory reporting, such as financial statements and regulatory reports
Act as liaison between client and external vendors (e.g., printer)
Actively participate in internal and external audits
Provide guidance to and train team on changes to regulatory requirements
Manage tasks and assignments to meet client SLA and other deadlines, and escalate concerns to direct manager
Manage client SLAs and delivery of KPIs
Proactively communicate with client regarding potential service issues
Represent Financial Reporting operations internally on cross-product project teams
Support client training initiatives, particularly to maximize client self-service (e.g., VPR, NXT)
Provide guidance regarding treatment of complex financial transactions and financial statement disclosure
Act as a primary contact for client inquiries, requests, and ad hoc projects relating to financial reporting
Develop and implement internal project plan for fund and client events
Develop and implement production calendar for financial reporting cycles
Recommend adjustments and improvements to departmental / team procedures and applicable system enhancements
Monitor team inbox for queries and identify appropriate responsible party; respond to client inquiries
Assist with the overall management, staffing, organization, and development of a team including hiring, training, development, and performance management
Manage, escalate, and remediate issues
Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment
Advanced analytical, prioritization, organizational, and time management skills
Excellent customer service

Qualifications:
skills with attention to detail
Team player with the ability to work productively within a group
Leadership and staff development skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving / issue resolution skills
Control focus with an understanding of operational risk
Knowledge of business processes, procedures, and systems including downstream impacts
Exposure to derivatives accounting and reporting
Proficient using Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
8+ years of Financial Reporting, Fund Administration, Accounting and/or Custody experience, preferred
Bachelor's Degree (Accounting or Finance preferred) or equivalent experience
Offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

Assist in the Skills:
preparation of annual and quarterly financial reports in compliance with US GAAP, SEC and other financial reporting requirements. Prepare required supporting schedules and documents and assess financial reporting information received from other functional areas and service providers. Draft financial statement footnotes. Assist in implementation and compliance with new and proposed accounting and reporting standards. Complete account reconciliations on complex areas of accounting.

Exceptional leadership and staff development skills with prior team management experience * Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships both internally and with external clients * Strong organizational skills ideally with project and program management experience and a demonstrated track record of project delivery* Advanced analytical skills with the ability to anticipate issues and aggressively drive initiatives to achieve results* Ability to initiate and drive change* Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization with the ability to work under pressure and to tight timeframes * Control focus with a thorough understanding of operational risk* Detailed knowledge of business processes and procedures as well as service and systems (including downstream impacts)* Strong technical understanding of the investment industry including a strong knowledge of SEC and IRS regulations and rules and GAAP Accounting standards* Minimum of 5 -10 years in the mutual fund industry, with a minimum of 5 7 in financial reporting.* BA/BS or equivalent experience * CPA preferred

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231811 when responding to this ad.

IT Business Analyst
BCforward is currently seeking an initiative-taking IT Business Analyst for an opportunity in Richmond, VA
Position Title: IT Business Analyst
Location: Richmond, VA
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12 Months.
Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)
Monday- Friday (5x8)
Candidate who is authorized to work independently
Pay Range: $48- $53/hr.
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc).
Job Description:
Business / Data Analyst  - Develop design solutions, test scenarios, and ensure the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust and well-tested interfaces. Contributes to story refinement/defining requirements. Participates and guides team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle. Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.
Expertise in Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving and Innovative thinking skills
Strong communication and presentation skills (both to technical and non-technical audience)
Proficiency in connecting dots across various applications and business to understand E2E view
Ability to effectively communicate across organization depending on audience i.e. in Tech speak (detail) and business speak (exec summary)
Proficiency with query tools to aid data analysis - Strong PL/SQL skills - Ability to write and analyze complex queries, stored procedures
Expertise with Microsoft Office suite usage
Experience with Oracle Exadata or 10g and above
Know-how working in Agile/ scrum teams for Prioritization of work and resource assignments
ng Team player who can influence and guide team for success
Works well in a team environment with minimal supervision
Good with identifying priorities and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Know-how effort and financials estimation
Willingness to ask questions and reach out for assistance as required
Project Details:  Process improvements for Operations
Scope of work:
Develop design solutions, test scenarios, and ensure the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust and well-tested interfaces. Contributes to story refinement/defining requirements. Participates and guides team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle. Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.
Top 3 skills
1. Business and Data Analysis
2. SQL
3. Agile
Other Required Skills: Business / Data Analysis. Oracle SQL / PLSQL
Deal Breaker Items:  No SQL Knowledge
Preferred Skills:
1. Strong business knowledge with Wholesale Credit products & Client Onboarding / KYC
2. Familiarity with Enterprise data standards and data quality remediation processes
3. General understanding of client data and how it's used and
Characteristics of a top performer : Works independently with minimal supervision, Ability to effectively communicate across organization depending on audience i.e. in Tech speak (detail) and business speak (exec summary)
Education Requirements : Bachelor's degree
Desired Skills:  Good to have: Eclipse or NetBeans Project Management; Test NG; Version Management' Web Services Testing
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
Keywords:  [Business Analyst, Data Analyst, SQL, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, NoSQL, Banking Domain]
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.
This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 233306 when responding to this ad.

Medicaid Data Analyst

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Medicaid Data Analyst in Fully Remote.

Position Title:  Medicaid Data Analyst

Location:  Fully Remote

Anticipated Start Date:  9th-December-2024
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration:  4+ months contract to permanent

Job Type:  [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY), [CONTRACT], [Remote]

Pay Range:  $55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:
* Work closely with engineers to deploy models to production both in batch and real-time while systematically tracking model performance.
* Build complex data sets from multiple data sources and write complex data flows using Databricks, SQL, Spark, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, R).
* Use data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI) to share ongoing insights.
* Present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Function as a subject matter expert on machine learning and predictive modeling
* Assist engagements with key business stakeholders in a discussion on business opportunities.
* Be an evangelist driving wider adoption of analytics across the enterprise.
* Generate performance metrics such as accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, ROG, AUG, calibration, SHAP (Shapley Additive explanations).
* Lead large data science projects and deliver innovative technical solutions to solve problems and improve business outcomes.
* Design, develop, test, validate, and deploy Machine Learning (ML) /Statistical models to not only learn from our vast amounts of data but to build new products.

What we are looking for:
1. 5+ years of experience in Medicaid/ Pharmacy data analysis using, Databricks, Tableau, SQL and Python.
2. 5+ years of experience in leading complex data science projects from requirements through development to production, end-to-end.
3. Experience implementing Databricks/ Spark solutions in a cloud environment (AWS or Azure) in an Agile framework.
4. Experience preparing and delivering stakeholder communications to the Product Teams, detailing progress, data-related issues and ongoing data analytics needs.
5. Experience with 2 or more additional modeling techniques (i.e., Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Time Series Analysis, Optimization algorithms) with one or more deep learning libraries (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Gaffe) is a plus.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.
This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231872 when responding to this ad.

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