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Added Nov 20, 2024

Senior Business Systems Analyst (26625)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst with our client in Minneapolis, MN. Responsibilities include: Documents Requirements: Drafts functional and non-functional data requirements, leveraging previous info provided and input from business stakeholders. Creates Templates / Supporting Materials: Builds or leverages templates to facilitate working sessions and capture requirements and shares best practices with other project teams. The ideal candidate for this position must possess: Senior level Business Systems Analyst – 10+ years’ experience Senior level experience with Data (Mapping, migration/conversion) Senior level experience with Reporting Financial services background Experience with SQL and APIs Resource must be local and able to come to the office in a hybrid setting. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Nov 20, 2024

Senior Process Analyst (26624)

 Remote,  Remote | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Process Analyst with our client in Raleigh, NC. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Process Analyst to join our team and lead efforts in enhancing our complaints management processes. In this role, you will collaborate across departments to capture and design processes that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction within the financial services sector. Key Responsibilities: Process Capture and Design: Lead initiatives to capture and design processes related to complaints management, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements. Collaboration: Foster cross-departmental collaboration to identify and implement areas for improvement in the complaints management lifecycle. Process Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses of current processes, documenting escalation paths, resolution procedures, and system capture requirements to ensure clarity and consistency. Documentation: Create detailed process documentation and visual representations using tools such as MS Visio and PowerPoint, facilitating understanding and communication of processes. Financial Services Expertise: Apply your understanding of complaint management processes within the financial services industry to enhance operational efficiency and customer service outcomes. Business Process Design: Utilize your expertise in business process design to implement effective solutions that mitigate risks and improve overall process performance. Control and Risk Management (Nice to Have): Assist in the design of controls related to operational risks, contributing to comprehensive risk management strategies. Procedure Writing (Nice to Have): Translate processes into clear and actionable procedures, ensuring accessibility and understanding for relevant stakeholders. Key Skills and Requirements: 5+ years of experience in process analysis, design, and improvement, preferably within the financial services sector. Strong understanding of complaints management processes and relevant regulations. Proficiency in process design and presentation tools (e.g., MS Visio, PowerPoint). Experience in business process design and financial risk management. Knowledge of control design, operational risks, and risk management practices is a plus. Experience in procedure writing, with the ability to clearly translate complex processes into understandable documents. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Nov 20, 2024

AML KYC Consultant (26623)

 Raleigh,  NC | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking an AML KYC Consultant with our client in Raleigh, NC. We are seeking an experienced AML KYC Consultant to join our compliance team as a first line of defense in our bank. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring robust anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) processes are implemented and maintained effectively. Key Responsibilities: Strategy Development: Design and refine AML and KYC policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Execution: Actively engage in the execution of KYC due diligence processes, including customer identification, risk assessment, and enhanced due diligence for high-risk clients. Process Improvement: Identify gaps in existing processes and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and compliance. Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (such as Operations, Risk, and Legal) to ensure a cohesive approach to AML/KYC compliance. Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on KYC compliance activities, risks, and improvements. Hand-off Planning: Develop actionable plans for transferring responsibility for ongoing compliance tasks to relevant teams, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities. Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in AML/KYC compliance within the banking or financial services sector. Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences. Proven ability to work both strategically and operationally, executing plans effectively while managing multiple priorities, being flexible and strong ability to roll up sleeves and get things done. Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across departments. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Nov 20, 2024

IT Project Coordinator (26620)

 Springfield,  IL | Contract Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a IT Project Coordinator for a 6+ month contract opportunity with our client in Central Illinois!LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! The Global Managed Print Services (MPS) team supports and manages the global print solution and the printer fleet at all the locations. The scope of this position includes troubleshooting and supporting the existing printer fleet; coordinating rollout at new locations, lifecycle/replacement rollouts, and printer decommissioning; continuous team process improvement; coordinating requirements and activities between various MPS program stakeholders, including end-users, locations, departments/business units, other IT teams, and vendors; as well as generally supporting the MPS program, however needed. This role requires a blend of technical skills and project management expertise to support the MPS program globally. It involves working directly with vendors and partners, as well as occasional travel, after-hours work. Job Responsibilities: Hands-On Printer Support & Troubleshooting: Provide support for a variety of printers, including multi-function, desktop, check, and industrial label printers, resolving issues directly and efficiently. Project Management for Rollouts & Lifecycle Coordination: Coordinate hands-on installations, replacements, and decommissions at the client locations, ensuring streamlined printer fleet management. Vendor & Partner Coordination: Act as the primary contact with vendors and partners, overseeing project tasks, addressing escalations, and holding regular calls to ensure alignment and address project issues. MPS Project Support: Manage key project tasks, escalate issues that impact timelines, and contribute to lifecycle and refresh planning. Process Improvement & Documentation: Continuously document and improve team processes, aligning with Print Smart guidelines for consistent printer and peripheral installations. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with the locations, IT teams, and end-users to implement projects and support high-level printer requests. User Training & Device Setup: Configure and test printers, train end-users on functionality, and support special printer requests and projects. Requirements: Must have 3+ years in IT end-user support, particularly in printer support Must have 2+ years in project coordination or management. Technical Knowledge: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, project tools, and advanced printer troubleshooting and configuration abilities. Project Management & Vendor Relations: Experience coordinating with vendors; skilled in managing project timelines and goals. Physical Requirements & Availability: Ability to lift 50+ pounds, flexibility for after-hours work, and occasional travel. Safety-oriented and able to work independently with senior guidance. Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer Corp to corp candidates will not be considered LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Nov 19, 2024

QA Automation Tester (26619)

 Remote,  Remote | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking a QA Automation Tester for a role with a client of ours based in St. Louis. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with ourclients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!Requirements: Must have at least 5 years of QA Testing experience Must have experience with Selenium Experience with SQL and Java Must be located in India and able to work off hours Corp to corp candidates will not be considered LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Nov 18, 2024

Graphic Designer Associate (26618)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Graphic Designer Associate with our client in Minneapolis, MN. Description: Remote position Contract to hire Required years of experience: 3+ years In collaboration with the global Brand, Creative, & Content team, this design role is responsible for design and development for a focused portfolio of work within the Columbia Threadneedle Investments firm. This designer creates and develops visual content used in a variety of communication mediums including digital and print, and ensures our brand is represented in an engaging way that aligns with stated standards and specifications. Responsibilities: Design print and digital content for all communication channels, maintaining a high standard of on-target, on-brand visual execution Work collaboratively with broader global creative team (inclusive of copywriters, designers, and content producers) from concept to completion. Interpret creative briefs and be able to present creative rationale that supports the business goal to peers and internal stakeholders. Review materials to ensure feedback has been addressed, ensure brand accuracy and consistency Effectively and proactively manage deliverables and deadlines Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience working in agency or within marketing team Fluency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Acrobat, Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. Aftereffects and Premiere desirable. Strong knowledge of typography and design principles Ability to interpret creative brief objectives, work within brand guidelines and standards Strong relationship skills, attention to detail and ability to manage several projects at once Preferred working knowledge of HTML, UI, UX, and web standards LRS 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Added Nov 15, 2024

Technical Writer (26617)

 Kansas City,  KS | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Technical Writer for an exciting contract opportunity with a client of ours in Kansas City, KS. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work! General Purpose: Work directly with the Service Transition team to ensure all IT services owned by IT are deployed to production in a way that ensures superior customer adoption levels and outstanding technical support capability. Ensure all applicable projects follow the transition process and that governance and controls are applied to assure the integrity of IT operations. Contribute to the transition strategy, processes, and operating model and play a key role in communicating the evolving transition strategy through management engagement and collaboration. Work daily with Service Transition Team as well as department leadership from various business units to ensure smooth change management. Ensure that all processes are fully documented prior to deployment to production. Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure we receive the greatest benefit from new deployments and technical investments. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Support the maintenance of the Support Services knowledge base and perform quality reviews for the associate facing knowledge base Assist with maintain team communications and training documents as required for End User Services Create documentation related to training requests and champion new products and service offerings associated to IT Work regularly with the Service Transition Manager to prepare new services and applications for deployment to the business and Support Services operations Assist with content development and provide training/ knowledge articles for business units, internal IT/external users Identify and execute opportunities to improve the processes within the transition function as part of a continuous service improvement activity and report to the Service Transition Manager Communicating and collaborating effectively with all relevant parties to execute a successful transition The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.?Other duties may be assigned as required Minimum Requirements:Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Project Management, or technical field preferred 1-3 years of process development, technical testing and deployment, technical project participation (with internal and remote staff), service/help desk, demonstrated knowledge of quality testing best practices, and defect management. Root cause analysis, preventative action and corrective action 3+ years strong focus on quality, and/or related experience associated to analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills as well as public speaking Certification and/or License – Professional certifications in relevant disciplines preferred (e.g., ITIL, Project Management, KCS Principles, KCS Fundamentals) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Able to work with individual stakeholders or groups to explain new process and tools Knowledge of IT and change management operating models Proficient in MS Office Excellent problem-solving ability Excellent customer service skills Excellent virtual and in-person presentation, and reporting skills Positive, energetic, and patient mentoring style Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills) Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills) Able to manage multiple projects (internally and remotely) and participate in cross-functional environment Able to adapt and manage to change effectively Must be able to read, write and speak English LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Nov 14, 2024

Project Management Associate - Technology (26612)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract The Associate Project Manager will be responsible for actively driving the implementation of project deliverables as outlined in the project charter, ensuring alignment with project budget, scope, schedule, risk, and quality standards. This role requires effective collaboration with project stakeholders and technical resources to achieve project objectives and successfully transition projects into business operations upon completion.Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Steering Committee, Project Sponsor, Project Management Office, and Competency Center, to define project resource requirements and secure skilled resources. Coordinate with technical teams to execute the project plan, escalating risks or issues to leadership as needed. Facilitate alignment of project objectives with business partners, vendors, and project management teams. Support project transition into daily business operations upon completion. Serve as the first point of contact for customers onboarding to voice services, handling business and technical requirements, and providing escalation support if necessary. Identify and drive improvements for onboarding, training, and support processes to enhance the end-to-end service experience. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience. Strong attention to detail, with a focus on achieving results. Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and manage ambiguity. Independent decision-making skills, along with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the US without sponsorship 3rd party candidates will not be considered Candidates must be local to Minneapolis, MN Preferred Skills: Proficiency in customer service and experience supporting the onboarding process. Ability to collect and document technical requirements for service setups. Ability to manage escalations and provide effective solutions to improve customer experiences. LRS 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Added Nov 14, 2024

Business Analyst (26610)

 Fort Worth,  TX | Contract LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach, we need to talk! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Business Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Fort Worth, Tx.Position SummaryThe Business Analyst will work closely with project management organization to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our business operations, especially within the realms of innovation and digital projects. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between IT and the business by assessing processes, determining requirements, and delivering data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders.Duties & ResponsibilitiesWhat will the employee do in this role? Collaborate with the Project Manager to refine and implement the innovation strategy, ensuring it aligns with the overall business objectives. Analyze business processes and workflows with the objective of finding out how they can be improved or automated. Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives for improving processes in operating systems across the organization. Conduct meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings. Perform requirements analysis and compile detailed reports. Effectively communicate insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management. Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce useful reports. Ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements. Manage projects, develop project plans, and monitor performance. Prioritize initiatives based on business needs and requirements. Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and users. Manage competing resources and priorities. Monitor deliverables and ensure timely completion of projects. Skills & QualificationsEducation BA/BS required Work Experience Minimum of 4 years of experience in business analysis or a related field. Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills. Experience with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle. Experience with data analysis and making data-driven recommendations.5+ years of project management experience, preferably in the financial services sector. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall). Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills. Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello). Deep understanding of financial services and digital products Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in the industry or region of operation. Understanding of customer experience in financial services Strong understanding of Lean Portfolio Management principles and practices. Strong understanding and ability to facilitate discussions on business capabilities, value streams and organizing around value. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello). Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail. Strong competence in gathering and interpreting complex data. Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills. A history of leading and supporting successful projects. Strong understanding of the financial services sector and its regulatory environment. Knowledge of customer experience strategies in financial services. Ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status
Added Nov 14, 2024

Sr. IT Project Manager (26609)

 Kansas City,  MO | Contract LRS Consulting Services is thrilled to announce an exceptional contract opportunity for a Sr. IT Project Manager with our esteemed client based in vibrant Kansas City, MO. This role offers the perfect blend of flexibility, allowing you to work remotely for three to four days a week while enjoying a collaborative in-office environment for one to two days. Position Summary: As an IT Project Manager you will be responsible for multiple projects using multiple methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile and / or Kan Ban to manage projects. You will be responsible for working with product owners and developers to create, groom, and breakdown backlog items in order to effectively communicate to multiple groups within and outside of IT. The projects will range from small to large and simple to complex. These projects will compete for the same resources and will have varying levels of requirements and timeline sensitivities. You will establish and implement project management processes and methodologies for the I.T. PPMT group to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations. Responsibilities: Become intimately familiar with legacy applications currently in use Coordinate with Application Development, Data Team, Business and Quality Analyst teams to ensure that proper care is given in development and testing of all products created by or maintained by IT. Document projects using Enterprise Work Management tool. Review business and functional requirements to compile a full understanding of deliverables within a project. Continuously maintain and update project management plans as products evolve both during the initial development phases and post implementation add-on / break fix scenarios. Ensure that schedules are met and proactively address these issues with management. Continuous review of project performance, update PPMT tools and brief management on progress. Develop reporting and dashboards as needed to give enterprise view of project status and report to management. Interact with stakeholders to communicate status. Mentor other Project Managers. Qualifications: Non-technical Project Management Expertise: Experience and working knowledge of “best practices” in developing and leading/managing projects to create solutions, plan, budget, and execute projects in support of customer objectives/goals. This includes the ability to work across the organization to plan for the supporting project/activities needed to successful implement customer programs/projects. Leadership: Willing to “take a position vs. managing a position”; ability to drive change within the organization; ability to build consensus/coalitions amongst diverse (or divergent) interests; acts with integrity; takes the initiative; exercises sound judgment; sets the example. Analytical/Problem Solving: Intellectual capacity and ability to gather, sort and analyze data and then develop logical conclusions; critical thinking skills; familiar with problem solving tools/techniques and able to communicate options, conclusions, and recommendations to both the business and the technology teams. Interpersonal/Communication: articulate and capable of conveying ideas clearly/concisely; sensitive to needs of the audience; ensures the customer, as well as service areas within IT are kept informed of plans, status, and current problems/challenges; manages around internal politics; empathetic, good listener. Technical Experience with Power BI, Enterprise data warehousing, and business reporting Experience and working knowledge of industry “best practices” related to insurance brokerage, Third Party Administration (TPA), and underwriting systems. High level of technical acumen High level of business acumen as it relates to the insurance industry. Quickly understands the overall business strategy, to analyze the business processes, and to develop technical solutions to support the business strategy. Ability to mentor others through issues and if needed, facilitate resolution. Must be a constant learner. Staying up to date on industry knowledge and striving to learn about new and emerging technologies and trends in the Insurance and Securities space, as well as business practices and trends (including regulatory and compliance requirements). Requirements: BS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience in substantially similar position. 5+ years of Project Management within a software development organization. Strong analytical skills are a must. Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Safe) Ability to create and execute plans given minimal written instructions. Ability to liaise with Development, business owners and internal stakeholders. Best if experienced with: o Insurance Industry experience. o Knowledge of Intelledox Infinity software products o BizTalk, Thunderhead, ImageNow (SmartComm) o EDI processing. o Payment Card Industry data security standards (PCI DSS). o Personal Health Information security standards (PHI). o Insurance industry IT support and security. o Laws, policies, procedures, or governance relevant to cybersecurity. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Nov 13, 2024

QA Automation Tester (26608)

 Remote,  Remote | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking a QA Automation Tester for a role with a client of ours based in St. Louis. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! Requirements: Must have at least 5 years of QA Testing experience Must have experience with Selenium Experience with SQL and Java Must be located in India and able to work off hours Corp to corp candidates will not be considered LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Nov 07, 2024

Oracle Back-End Developer (26598)

 Rosemont,  IL | Contract LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! LRS Consulting Services is seeking an Oracle Back-End Developer for a hybrid onsite contract with our client in the Rosemont, IL area! Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and optimize complex PL/SQL code to support back-end database functionalities and application requirements. Collaborate with application and front-end teams to integrate PL/SQL code seamlessly with front-end components. Design, develop, and enhance applications in Oracle APEX, working closely with business analysts and stakeholders to ensure alignment with requirements. Perform code reviews and optimize database performance, addressing any identified bottlenecks. Provide documentation and technical support for database solutions, ensuring compliance with best practices and standards. Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly to maintain high system performance and availability. Other responsibilities as assigned Requirements: 5+ years of hands-on experience with PL/SQL development in an Oracle environment. Experience with Oracle APEX or relatable "low code" platforms (e.g., Salesforce, MS PowerApps, ServiceNow, Mendix, etc.) for rapid application development. Experience with IDE platforms for PL/SQL Development such as Toad or Sublime. Strong understanding of relational database concepts and query optimization. Familiarity and basic proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.#LI-DS1
Added Nov 07, 2024

Network Administrator (26596)

 Overland Park,  KS | Contract Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Network Administrator for a contract to hire, hybrid onsite/remote, with our client in Overland Park, KSResponsibilities: Maintain networking hardware and software, with a focus on Cisco routers and switches. Document network configurations and maintain detailed records of network topology changes. Respond to network incidents and outages, providing swift resolution to maintain operational efficiency. Participate in the planning and execution of network-related projects, such as system upgrades, expansions, and new implementations, with a focus on Cisco solutions. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for networking issues. Monitoring and supporting Wi-Fi. Apply knowledge of networking fundamentals and security concepts to collaborate with network teams and ensure cohesive infrastructure management. Requirements: 2+ years of experience trouble shooting routers and switches Network+ and CCNA certifications are a plus. Proven experience with network administration, especially in environments utilizing Cisco, technologies. Proficiency in managing firewall and network security appliances. Familiarity with Cisco ACI Fabric is preferredExperience with Cisco WebEx is highly desired LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Nov 01, 2024

AI Developer (26591)

 Chicago,  IL | Contract LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! LRS Consulting Services is seeking an AI Developer for a hybrid onsite contract with our client in downtown Chicago, IL! Responsibilities: Develop scalable, efficient AI/ML solutions utilizing AWS and Azure AI/ML services (e.g., Amazon SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning). Implement AI/ML algorithms, models, and frameworks tailored to application requirements and data characteristics. Design and manage robust data pipelines for AI/ML workloads, collaborating with data engineers and scientists. Leverage pre-built AI tools and packages to create customized RAG applications, enhancing capabilities for chatbots, document analysis, and image recognition. Model Development and Training: Develop, train, and optimize AI/ML models using cloud-based services (e.g., SageMaker Notebooks, Azure Machine Learning Notebooks). Perform testing and evaluation to ensure high model quality and performance, exploring different architectures and optimization methods. Employ distributed training and cloud-based GPUs for scalable, efficient model training. Model Deployment and Monitoring: Deploy AI/ML models to production environments on AWS and Azure using services like SageMaker Inference and Azure Machine Learning Deployments. Establish monitoring and automated retraining pipelines to ensure model accuracy and relevance over time. Optimize deployments for scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency, collaborating with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines. Build end-user applications, including RAG-based solutions for chatbots and document/image review systems. Integrate APIs and commercial AI tools to create functional, user-focused applications with an emphasis on productivity and ease of use. Utilize Co-pilot and similar tools to accelerate development and enhance application functionality. Provision and manage cloud resources (e.g., virtual machines, storage) for AI/ML workloads, following best practices for security, governance, and cost optimization. Monitor cloud-based AI/ML systems to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and prompt troubleshooting support. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders, to align AI/ML solutions with business objectives. Effectively communicate technical concepts and project updates to both technical and non-technical audiences. Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization’s AI/ML standards, best practices, and guidelines. Optional Advanced Topics: Other responsibilities as assigned Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions on cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure. Hands-on experience with AWS (e.g., Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Rekognition) or Azure AI/ML services (e.g., Azure Cognitive Services). Proficiency in Python and experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn). Familiarity with RAG applications and Co-pilot tools. Proficiency in API integration preferred. Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) preferred. Knowledge of cloud infrastructure management, data pipelines, and preprocessing for AI/ML preferred. Strong problem-solving skills and collaboration abilities. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.#LI-DS1
Added Oct 25, 2024

IT Hardware Asset Management Specialist (26571)

 Lenexa,  KS | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced IT Hardware Asset Management Specialist for an exciting contract opportunity with a client of ours in Lenexa, KS. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. So, let’s get to work! General Purpose: Support all phases of the enterprise hardware IT asset management (ITAM) process. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Process incoming freight and deliveries documenting assets, provide reporting to IT Asset Management Specialist Ship and track provisioned equipment to/ from end users as needed Perform data analysis to identify data inaccuracies Research missing devices in a line-by-line approach for full discovery of equipment location Support ticketing requests with focus on asset recovery at off-boarding or refresh activities Coordinate reporting for decommissioning of IT asset records Preform audits and regular inventory reviews Support physical stockroom inventory efforts Prepare decommissioned equipment for physical disposal Understand standards and ensure guidelines and controls are maintained Maintain best practices for enterprise ITAM The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. Education and Experience Required:1+ years of experience in IT asset managementExperience with multi-location coordination of technical resourcesServiceNow ITAM module experience a plusQualifications: Basic understanding of ITAM standards with a desire to learn Strong Microsoft Excel skills Strong problem-solving ability Excellent customer service skills Able to consider and support both strategic and practical implications for proposed course of action Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills) Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (organizational skills) Able to present a positive, energetic, and patient mentoring style Must be able to read, write and speak English LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.#LI-DS1
Added Oct 18, 2024

Business Analyst/QA Tester - onsite, in-person interview - No C2C (26562)

 St. Louis,  MO | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Tester for a role with a client of ours based in St. Louis. This role is onsite in St. Louis, MO and requires an in person interview. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! Description: -Must be able to read requirements and take user stories and convert them into test cases and use cases, and execute tests -Perform testing on physical devices, mobile applications -Be able to communicate defects with C-Level executives, give demos, explain issues End to end testing Requirements: At least 2 years of experience performing QA Testing (more preferred) Must be willing to work in a team environment in a collaboration setting Must be willing to work onsite in St. Louis at least 4 days per week Must be willing to do an in person interview Corp to corp candidates will not be considered LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.#LI-MJ1
Added Oct 17, 2024

Senior Network Engineer (26556)

 St. Louis,  MO | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a role with a client of ours based in St. Louis. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! Description: The effort is in the plant environment, and it is for a Senior Network Engineer. Our client is updating their network across North America. The refresh will include new switches, end points, etc., and high-level troubleshooting of any issues that arise throughout that process. Will be campus style upgrades. Heavy Cisco environment.Requirements: At least 7 years of experience as a Network Engineer Must have strong Cisco experience Must have experience working on migration or upgrade efforts Must be located in the US and be able to work standard 40 hours per week, core business hours LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 17, 2024

Software Developer (26555)

 Minneapolis,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Software Developer with our client in Minneapolis, MN. What is the opportunity? As a Software Developer – partner across IT and with assigned business line(s) to assess, research, and analyze business, technical and system needs in order to resolve business systems issues by recommending technology solutions that meet sponsor/stakeholder needs. What will you do? Responsible for all aspects of joint development including hands-on and assists with vendor negotiations where applicable Develops detailed plans and accurate estimates for the design, build, implement and stabilize phases of the project and manage detailed design phases for large projects/ programs identifying, tracking and resolving technical issues and ensuring solution meets sponsor needs and PLC deliverables Provides consulting services on new and strategic initiatives (medium to large of varying complexity) Researches emerging trends/best practices and determines implications of proposed solutions on meeting business unit strategy Develops feasibility studies and proposals for senior management and executive decisions on large complex projects Together with Project Manager, and Solutions Architect determines best mix of development, interfacing applications, third party vendor solutions to meet business requirements and project objectives Provides input and coordinates with DBA in creating new and modifying existing database structures using different types of databases and recommending appropriate DB based on required functionality across multiple systems Provides direction, expertise, feedback, coaching and development to build the capability of more junior staff Spearheads joint technical design sessions (internally and with SaaS vendor) via technical iteration of design, development, documentation, testing and deployment What do you need to succeed? Requirements: 3+ years of experience in a real-world setting with Java Understanding of SQL Server or similar enterprise-class SQL database Use of JDBC and ACID transactions in a server application Experience with REST web services (client and server) Ability to accept a technical user story and take it from design through coding and testing with minimal supervision Ability to fully unit test development work with automated unit tests Strong object-oriented fundamentals, including familiarity with SOLID concepts Nice-to-have: Experience with Java running on Linux Experience with RedHat OpenShift or similar cloud platform Some familiarity with lightweight/utility web UI development Dev-ops experience with Docker or similar container ecosystem Experience with Kafka, IBM MQ, or similar messaging technology Experience with Java build and test tools such as JUnit and Gradle Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 10, 2024

IT Project Manager (26543)

 Erlanger,  KY | Contract Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a IT Project Manager for a 6-month contract opportunity with our client in the Central, IL or Kentucky area! Local candidates will be given preference. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! The Project Managers will: Direct large-scale, complex projects that may involve multiple internal and external partners Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria Validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects Identify, assess and resolve project risks Ensure projects adhere to methodology and compliance standards set by the company Establish partnership with stakeholders continually influencing, communicating and aligning. Define and track project achievements while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall and integrated delivery plan Ensure end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit Support, share findings, and mentor others within the PMO regarding standards, organizational understanding, and relationship building to promote the successful delivery of projects Requirements: 8+ years of diverse and/or large enterprise work experience in project management 3+years prior experience in large scale global transformation programs with desired experience with ERP/SAP Deployments Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects Deep understanding and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools Experienced in working with partners/vendors to lead their expectations and engaging them to address project issues Proven ability to manage projects in Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies Organizational Change Management mindset and experience building stakeholder and communication plans Third-party candidates will not be considered. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the US without sponsorship. Desired Experience: SAP S/4HANA implementation and/or deployment experience a plus LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.#LI-CS1
Added Oct 10, 2024

Azure Network Engineer (26539)

 St. Paul,  MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking an experienced Azure Network Engineer with our client in St. Paul, MN. Responsibilities: As an Azure network engineer the contractor’s responsibilities include documenting, optimizing performance, resiliency, scale, and security of Azure networking solutions. Candidate proactively monitors network environments to identify issues and minimize risk. The contractor also identifies and works with appropriate team members to resolve connectivity issues. Qualifications: Contractor should have experience creating, negotiating, and managing compute, storage, and networking resources in Azure. Subject matter expertise in planning, implementing, and managing Azure networking solutions including core network infrastructure, disaster recovery routes, hybrid connectivity, application delivery services, private access, to Azure services and network security. Hands-on work with GitHub or Azure DevOps and associated CI/CD tooling. Experience utilizing Terraform to automate the deployment of Azure resources; standardization with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) implementations; Designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures across cloud and on-prem environments. Networking Technologies Required: Knowledgeable with DNS (hands on), Network Proxy Configuration, Load balancing, Application Gateways, Port address translation (PAT) and Network address translation (NAT). Experience with cloud native security tools and security compliance; ensure network security by enforcing firewalls, VPNs, and access control policies. Experience performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to expedite incident resolution. Experience guiding and facilitating a combination of both business and engineering stakeholders through a technical decision. Experience with software defined networking for cloud native and marketplace tools (Palo Alto preferred). Experienced in Microsoft Azure. Microsoft AZ-700 certification desired. Azure Data Lake Storage experience desired. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS Company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 18, 2024

Business Analyst (26502)

 Chicago,  IL | Contract LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach to IT consulting, we need to talk! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Business Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with our client in the west suburbs of Chicago, IL! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! The Business Analyst will: Work with the Business to identify requirements and think critically about what will make it successful; write user stories that effectively communicate the Business’ requirements and that are easily consumed by software development teams. Analyze application back-end and API integrations, data flows and manipulations, and EDI mappings. Attend and lead Business stakeholder meetings; provide project status reporting to management; assist with testing scenarios and validate results. Create deliverables such as process flows, wireframes, mockups and functional prototypes to effectively communicate design strategies and detailed interaction behaviors. Prepare and deliver client presentations. Advocate on behalf of Business to IT, and advocate on behalf of IT to Business. Become a Subject Matter Expert on a variety of packages and custom business. Go beyond just reading and understanding information, to making sense of it, and finding patterns for improvement. Support business applications. Troubleshoot and resolve applications issues. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in IT, statistics, computer science, mathematics, information management, or a related field preferred. Minimum 4 years recent experience in Business Analysis with at least 7 years relevant IT experience overall. Experience in all phases of software and testing lifecycles. Experience writing clear acceptance criteria to a testable level. Good understanding of relational databases, database structures and design, and data management. Good SQL knowledge, with experience writing investigative queries, being able to step into and understand existing queries, and a firm understanding of joins. Good knowledge of APIs - including preferably knowledge of JSON notation, API objects, API endpoints (incl., how they're called, and what developers need to know to write them) Experience leading or participating in all Agile meetings including: sprint planning, sprint grooming, review, demo, stand-up, and retrospective sessions. Experience working with software development tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira. Strong whiteboarding skills. Strong investigative, analytical skills, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be local to the Chicago Metro area and fully COVID vaccinated and boosted Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer. Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status
Added Aug 07, 2024

Power BI Embedded Developer (26438)

 Remote,  Remote | Contract Time to get to work! We’re seeking an experienced Power BI Embedded Developer for a client in Central Illinois. This is a 3-4 month contract opportunity for the right person that could possible be extended. If you’re that person and if you have the Embedded Power BI expertise that we need, submit your resume now! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work! Responsibilities: Design, develop & train Power BI Embedded dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide insightful and actionable information. Collaborate with stakeholders, including business users, analysts, and management, to gather requirements and understand business needs for data analysis and reporting. Work closely with the IT team to integrate data from various sources into the Power BI environment, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Optimize and enhance existing Power BI dashboards and reports to improve usability, performance, and data visualization techniques. Provide technical expertise and support to other team members, including training and assistance with Power BI Embedded functionalities and best practices. Perform data analysis and validation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data within Power BI Embedded reports and dashboards. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Power BI Embedded API and related technologies to continuously improve our reporting capabilities. Conduct testing and troubleshooting of Power BI solutions to identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies. Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a Power BI Embedded Developer. Must have experience embedding reports of a Power BI workspace within a web page or custom application and creating reports and analyzing datasets through applications, portals or websites Strong proficiency in developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualizations. Proficient in SQL for data retrieval, manipulation, and analysis. Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Mar 01, 2024

Firewall Engineer (25106)

 Charolotte,  NC | Contract LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking Firewall Network Engineers for a contract opportunity with a client of ours in Charlotte, NC! This team is responsible for the implementation, and operations, of firewalls across the entire network. Responsibilities: Advanced firewall change request fulfillment and troubleshooting Troubleshooting and response to network firewall incidents and problems Working with our internal customers to gather complex network requirements to be used in creating highly reliable and scalable networking designs Produce design documents such as Visio diagrams, IP spreadsheets, device descriptions and narratives Correlate detected network events to identify potential problems or root causes Assist application and system owners in troubleshooting problematic network dependent applications Participate in projects that involve existing network infrastructure as required Participate in a formal incident rapid response process for high priority incidents Collaborate with the team to insure that an incident's underlying problems are managed and resolved Implement network change in the context of incident resolution, problem management and service requests Be aware of and follow existing network management change procedures Work outside of normal business hours when required (scheduled maintenance, outage response, last minute urgent requests) Assist with network documentation tasks Essential Job Qualifications: 3+ years of progressive experience in networking and network security, including advanced firewalling, VPN's, enterprise routing and switching 3+ years in firewall technologies, preferably Juniper and Palo Alto, but other products like Cisco, Checkpoint can be considered. Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner Advanced level of familiarity in implementing and troubleshooting firewall technologies Expert understanding of popular network communications protocols such as DNS, RPC, HTTP Third-party candidates will not be considered. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the US without sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: Juniper and/or Palo Alto certifications preferred Experience with Service Now or Cherwell ticketing systems Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.