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Rational 360 is hiring a Social Listening Associate to help support and expand the firm’s integrated data approach for clients. Candidates should have experience gleaning insights from social media, news or other text-based datasets, preferably in an advocacy or political context. Candidates must be eager to work in a fast-paced environment and able to manage a diverse workload. Our firm is committed to high-quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations and interactive digital communications.About Rational 360: The Rational Way: All in Partners Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, with offices and staff located across the country. We recognize that communications and public affairs rarely take place in a vacuum, and our work is always crafted using the best data analysis to support organization-wide strategic objectives for our clients. From public relations and public affairs to crisis communications and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to advancing your mission-critical goals. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape and operate as an extension of your own communications and leadership teams. The Rational Approach: Integrated Campaigns We create custom campaigns that are integrated with communication, policy, or business goals an organization may have and we measure our campaigns on their ability to deliver outcomes and results. Our creative and relentless approach inspires hearts and minds, turns data into action, opens commercial markets, and drives impactful outcomes that win. The Rational Difference: Connected Where it Matters. Our bipartisan team members have worked at every level of business and government and our networks extend deep into the Halls of Congress, the White House, and Fortune 500 boardrooms across the country. We have the pulse of mission-critical conversations and implement campaigns when and where it matters most – and measure success at every point in the process. Requirements 1-2 years of experience analyzing news and social media conversation with proven results, including internships Willingness and excitement to think creatively and entrepreneurially about digital opportunities for individual campaigns and the agency as a whole Curious self-starter who enjoys digging into data to help others understand the data and inform campaign-driving insights Familiarity with some/all of the following: social listening/management tools (e.g. Brandwatch, NetBase, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Spredfast/Khoros, Sprout Social, Sprinklr), advocacy and fundraising CRMs (e.g. BSD, EveryAction), Google Analytics, Tableau, or message testing platforms (e.g. Qualtrics) Not afraid to manually explore and learn about data in Microsoft Excel Communications, research, statistical or business background, with experience wrangling small and large datasets to extract effective and accurate insights Willingness to experiment and add to a supportive and collegial environment where we can try new things Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Ability to communicate data and analysis visually, verbally and written – tailored to the audience Bonus points if you have experience with Boolean search logic, identifying and capturing media clips, forming lists of media contacts and influencers, or analyzing a brand's owned social media content strategy Benefits Rational 360 offers competitive compensation including year-end bonuses and a 401K match for full-time employees. Rational 360 is part of a unique group of companies that share ownership with employees though an ESOP.  Every employee has a stake in the Company's success. This is a long-term wealth-building retirement benefit. Full-time staff members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The salary range for this role is $56,000 - $58,000. We offer employees paid time off, paid holidays off, paid family leave, sick leave, and a flexible work schedule around the holidays which include the office closing between Christmas and New Year's Day. Full-time employees are expected to work in our Washington, DC office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week and have the option to work remotely each Tuesday and Friday. Additionally, employees can take up to two (2) additional weeks of remote workdays during the calendar year. Employees have the opportunity to continue to grow their skills with professional development in the office or remotely. Rational 360 hosts weekly all-staff professional development trainings led by a leader at Rational 360 or by an expert brought in from outside of Rational 360 to lead the trainings. Each employee is paired with a senior member of the management team at Rational which will serve as his or her mentor throughout the year to continue to grow in his or her career at Rational. Rational 360 has a 3-month check-in for all new employees, a 6-month review, and an annual review for each year the employee is at Rational 360. Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Rational 360 is hiring a Senior Social Listening Strategist to help support and expand the firm’s integrated data approach for clients. Candidates should have experience gleaning insights from social media, news or other text-based datasets, preferably in an advocacy or political context. Candidates must be eager to work in a fast-paced environment and able to manage a diverse workload.  Our firm is committed to high-quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations and interactive digital communications. About Rational 360: The Rational Way: All in Partners Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, with offices and staff located across the country. We recognize that communications and public affairs rarely take place in a vacuum, and our work is always crafted using the best data analysis to support organization-wide strategic objectives for our clients. From public relations and public affairs to crisis communications and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to advancing your mission-critical goals. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape and operate as an extension of your own communications and leadership teams. The Rational Approach: Integrated Campaigns We create custom campaigns that are integrated with communication, policy, or business goals an organization may have and we measure our campaigns on their ability to deliver outcomes and results. Our creative and relentless approach inspires hearts and minds, turns data into action, opens commercial markets, and drives impactful outcomes that win. The Rational Difference: Connected Where it Matters. Our bipartisan team members have worked at every level of business and government and our networks extend deep into the Halls of Congress, the White House, and Fortune 500 boardrooms across the country. We have the pulse of mission-critical conversations and implement campaigns when and where it matters most – and measure success at every point in the process. Requirements 3+  years of experience analyzing news and social media conversation with proven results Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Expertise in social listening tools (e.g. Brandwatch, NetBase, Spredfast/Khoros, Sprout Social, Sprinklr, or Meltwater) Willingness and excitement to think creatively and entrepreneurially about digital opportunities for individual campaigns and the agency as a whole Curious self-starter who enjoys digging into data to help others understand the data and inform campaign-driving insights Strong background/interest in developing custom Boolean queries Not afraid to manually explore and learn about data in Microsoft Excel Communications, research, statistical or business background, with experience wrangling small and large datasets to extract effective and accurate insights Ability to communicate data and analysis visually, verbally and written – tailored to the audience Bonus points if you have experience with Boolean search logic, identifying and capturing media clips, forming lists of media contacts and influencers, or analyzing a brand's owned social media content strategy Benefits Rational 360 offers competitive compensation including year-end bonuses and a 401K match for full-time employees. Rational 360 is part of a unique group of companies that share ownership with employees though an ESOP.  Every employee has a stake in the Company's success. This is a long-term wealth-building retirement benefit. Full-time staff members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The salary range for this role is $67,000-$79,000. We offer employees paid time off, paid holidays off, paid family leave, sick leave, and a flexible work schedule around the holidays which include the office closing between Christmas and New Year's Day. Full-time employees are expected to work in our Washington, DC office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week and have the option to work remotely each Tuesday and Friday. Additionally, employees can take up to two (2) additional weeks of remote workdays during the calendar year. Employees have the opportunity to continue to grow their skills with professional development in the office or remotely. Rational 360 hosts weekly all-staff professional development trainings led by a leader at Rational 360 or by an expert brought in from outside of Rational 360 to lead the trainings. Each employee is paired with a senior member of the management team at Rational which will serve as his or her mentor throughout the year to continue to grow in his or her career at Rational. Rational 360 has a 3-month check-in for all new employees, a 6-month review, and an annual review for each year the employee is at Rational 360. Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Rational 360 is hiring a Director of Social Listening to help lead and expand the firm’s integrated data approach for clients. Candidates must have experience gleaning insights from data sets in an advocacy or political context. Candidates must be eager to work in a fast-paced environment and able to manage a diverse workload. Our firm is committed to high quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations and interactive digital communications. About Rational 360: The Rational Way: All in Partners Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, with offices and staff located across the country. We recognize that communications and public affairs rarely take place in a vacuum, and our work is always crafted using the best data analysis to support organization-wide strategic objectives for our clients. From public relations and public affairs to crisis communications and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to advancing your mission-critical goals. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape and operate as an extension of your own communications and leadership teams. The Rational Approach: Integrated Campaigns We create custom campaigns that are integrated with communication, policy, or business goals an organization may have and we measure our campaigns on their ability to deliver outcomes and results. Our creative and relentless approach inspires hearts and minds, turns data into action, opens commercial markets, and drives impactful outcomes that win. The Rational Difference: Connected Where it Matters. Our bipartisan team members have worked at every level of business and government and our networks extend deep into the Halls of Congress, the White House, and Fortune 500 boardrooms across the country. We have the pulse of mission-critical conversations and implement campaigns when and where it matters most – and measure success at every point in the process. Requirements 5+ years of experience analyzing online conversations and social listening with proven results Willingness and excitement to think creatively and entrepreneurially about digital opportunities for individual campaigns and the agency as a whole Curious self-starter who enjoys digging into data to help others understand social media and digital conversation data and inform campaign-driving insights Strong drive to build and manage a team in fast-evolving field Expertise in social listening tools (e.g. Brandwatch, NetBase, Spredfast/Khoros, Sprout Social, Sprinklr, or Meltwater), Familiarity with all/some of following: Google Analytics, Tableau, advocacy CRMs, and/or message testing platforms (e.g. Qualtrics) Strong background/interest in developing custom Boolean queries Expert in Microsoft Excel Statistical or business background, with experience wrangling small and large data sets to extract effective and accurate data Willingness to experiment and add to a supportive and collegial environment where we can try new things Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Ability to communicate data and analysis visually, verbally and written – tailored to the audience Benefits Rational 360 offers competitive compensation including year-end bonuses and a 401K match for full-time employees. Rational 360 is part of a unique group of companies that share ownership with employees though an ESOP.  Every employee has a stake in the Company's success. This is a long-term wealth-building retirement benefit. Full-time staff members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The salary range for this role is $82,500 - $98,000. We offer employees paid time off, paid holidays off, paid family leave, sick leave, and a flexible work schedule around the holidays which include the office closing between Christmas and New Year's Day. Full-time employees are expected to work in our Washington, DC office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week and have the option to work remotely each Tuesday and Friday. Additionally, employees can take up to two (2) additional weeks of remote workdays during the calendar year. Employees have the opportunity to continue to grow their skills with professional development in the office or remotely. Rational 360 hosts weekly all-staff professional development trainings led by a leader at Rational 360 or by an expert brought in from outside of Rational 360 to lead the trainings. Each employee is paired with a senior member of the management team at Rational which will serve as his or her mentor throughout the year to continue to grow in his or her career at Rational. Rational 360 has a 3-month check-in for all new employees, a 6-month review, and an annual review for each year the employee is at Rational 360. Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Business Analyst III – Remote – US   We are hiring at Alliance Enterprises for an experienced Business Analyst III to join our Professional Services team in the US! Employment Type: Full Time, Salaried Exempt Experience Advance Level Industry Software, Information Technology and Services This position works under general supervision to provide resolutions to end-users (customers) by performing a question diagnosis while guiding customers through step-by-step solutions. This support is provided by clearly communicating technical solutions in a user-friendly and professional manner. This position will provide software demonstrations on functionality and new features for current and potential customers and help set up system environments. Alliance Enterprises develops software solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of vocational counsellors and the individuals they serve. Since 1981, Alliance has led the way in delivering cutting-edge, people-centered technology backed by exceptional customer service, technical support, and the highest standards of security and data compliance. We are committed to an accessible future and empowering people with the tools they need to succeed. Here is a little window into our company: Alliance Enterprises was acquired by Valsoft and now operates under the Aspire Software portfolio. Aspire Software, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio. The successful candidates can be based anywhere in the US, working in a remote work model! What your day will look like: ·       Coordinates the service request life cycle through customer-related service request responses, business requirements coordination, technical specifications and related artifacts review, and monitors system integration and user acceptance testing prior to implementation. ·       Coordinates the analysis of program policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas. ·       Coordinates and/or analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems; and coordinates and/or analyzes computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. ·       Coordinates with outside vendors and contractors to complete projects and service requests; and defines, assigns, and evaluates their work. Identifies opportunities for improving business processes through automation and assists in the preparation of proposals to develop new systems. ·       Identifies potential project risks and difficulties, and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them. ·       Reviews complex project deliverables such as project charters, design documentation, test plans, and risk assessment plans, and provides comments and suggestions to document owners. ·       Consults on the analysis of an application, troubleshoots system problems, and implements solutions. ·       Provides complex quality assurance consultation to, or oversight of, projects, assignments, or special initiatives. ·       Develops training curriculum and conducts formal training sessions covering assigned systems module. ·       Develops the design and/or review of test cases; processes change requests; and manages a project’s scope, acceptance, installation, and deployment. ·       Performs related work as assigned. Requirements About You: 4 Year College Degree 4-5 Years Experience in business analysis work Knowledge of software development life cycle and systems development life cycle concepts; of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources; and of project management principles and practices. Skill in business analysis methodologies; in analyzing and evaluating complex information technology applications, policies, and issues; and in developing creative and workable solutions to complex problems and issues. Ability to analyze and interpret technical information including regulations, policies, and automation system documentation/specifications; to communicate in writing; to translate user/business needs into a technical style; to communicate technical instructions to system users; to analyze, evaluate, and integrate business rules into system requirements; to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others. Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential Legally authorized to work in the US For further information about Alliance Enterprises, you can visit our website at www.allianceenterprises.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Title: Senior Business Analyst Location: Washington, DC Duration: 1+ Year’s Rate: $Market/Hr Job Description:- This position collects and organizes software requirements as well as interfaces with business process owners ensuring resulting software is useful and solves a specific Farm Service Agency business need. • Visual Source Safe (VSS) and Subversion – Skill required • Microsoft Word, Excel and Visio – Skill required • Rational ClearQuest or IBM Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) – Skill preferred • Experience designing UML or other Business diagrams – Skill Required • Strong experience writing use cases – Skill required • Strong understanding of Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) – Skill required • Exceptional oral communication and writing skills – Skill required • Strong analytic experience in a business or financial environment – Skill required • Extensive experience writing software requirements documentation – Skill required • Familiarity with tiered web architecture • Familiarity with 508 compliance issues • Familiarity with .NET environment Requirements Note: If interested please send your updated resume to gowri.sankar@two95intl.com and include your Rate requirement along with your contact details with a suitable time when we can reach you. If you know of anyone in your sphere of contacts, who would be a perfect match for this job then, we would appreciate if you can forward this posting to them with a copy to us. We look forward to hearing from you at the earliest!

The Client Relations Manager will serve as the primary point of contact and the overall relationship manager for a number of PAC and advocacy technology and website services clients. The Client Relations Manager will oversee all post-sale activities associated with the client and will be responsible for ensuring that client projects are delivered on time and within budget. The Account Manager will also be responsible for managing client expectations, communicating project status information, increasing customer satisfaction, ensuring customer retention, engaging in proactive communication, identifying and pursuing up sell opportunities, and resolving product/business issues experienced by the clients. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact and overall relationship manager for assigned customers. Measure and monitor ongoing customer satisfaction and identify and deliver programs to increase satisfaction when necessary. Provide strategic guidance to customers on the implementation of their PAC and/or advocacy programs. Counsel clients on PAC and/or advocacy best practices for achieving legislative, membership and/or communications goals. Write newsletters, calls to action, or web content for clients as needed. Serve as the project manager for the setup and launch of the client’s PAC and/or advocacy software suite. Train clients on the proper use of the PAC and/or advocacy software to meet their program goals and objectives. Serve as the liaison between the customer and the internal technical teams and translate general business requirements into high level technical specifications. Document custom technical product requirements originating from clients and test those custom features once deployed by the development team. Identify and pursue upsell opportunities. Attend events and conferences as a representative of the company and the department. Salary Range: $60k-$72k per year Requirements BA/BS in political science, communications, business, international affairs or related field. 2-5 years of relevant work experience. Proven track record in the area of customer relationship management. Professional and interpersonal skills required to develop and foster positive relationships. Project management proficiency. Technical proficiency in the areas of web based applications. Basic HTML knowledge. Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written). Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Strong problem solving skills. Ability to research issues quickly and thoroughly and develop succinct messaging based on research. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, as well as a part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft software suite and tools. General knowledge of the legislative process and interest in politics. Benefits All positions are Full-Time, with competitive compensation, medical benefits, paid vacation, 401k plan and stock options. Casual dress code and a non-corporate atmosphere make this a fun place to work and learn in a team environment. Please visit our website at www.aristotle.com.