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Job Identification <ul> <li> Job Title: Data Analyst </li> <li> Department: Accounting </li> <li> Reports to Assistant Controller - E-Commerce </li> <li> Location: Alexandria, VA </li> <li> Grade: 17 </li> <li> FLSA Status: Exempt </li> </ul> Statement of Purpose Collects and analyzes E-Commerce accounts payable and purchase order exception data, identifying recurring problems and process and resolving exception data to ensure the full cycle of E-Commerce orders is complete within Oracle. Business Communications <ul> <li> Employees in Other Divisions Frequently </li> <li> Supervisory Personnel/Management Frequently </li> <li> NIB Associated and SourceAmerica Agencies Frequently </li> <li> E-Commerce Vendors Frequently </li> </ul> Education Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university or college or equivalent work experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable. SQL Certification is preferred. Training and Specialized Knowledge <ul> <li> Excellent Excel skills </li> <li> Excellent organizational and communication skills </li> <li> Proficiency with MS Word and other accounting software </li> <li> Proficiency with SQL </li> <li> Familiarity with Oracle Database Architecture </li> </ul> Core Competencies <ul> <li> Accountability </li> <li> Communication Skills </li> <li> Ethics/Integrity </li> <li> Customer Care </li> <li> Job Knowledge/Technical Skills </li> <li> Process Improvement </li> </ul> Experience <ul> <li> Experience with EDI processes in a high-volume environment. </li> <li> Two to Three years of E-Commerce experience </li> <li> Two to Three years plus of Oracle EBS experience </li> <li> Extensive SQL experience </li> </ul> Travel Required Minimal Specific Duties and Responsibilities <ul> <li> Supports internal and external stakeholders via analysis of the EBS database. </li> <li> Manage communications with external stakeholders when significant and consistent problems arise concerning submitted EDI documents and facilitate resolutions. </li> <li> Design and develop SQL querying tools to meet existing and evolving reporting needs. </li> <li> Develop tools and processes to enable more effective completion of standard work obligations for E-Commerce employees </li> <li> Work with the E-Commerce operations, IT, and customer care staff to resolve AP and PO issues </li> <li> Collect and monitor data for AP holds and exceptions regularly. Provide a summary of AP hold and exception status by vendor and type to management and IT. </li> <li> Research and resolve EDI 810 invoice exceptions </li> <li> Monitor EDI-based issues' impact on E-Commerce Accounting delays or interruptions. Research EDI or vendor-based factors contributing to such delays, such as incomplete invoices, Direct EDI errors, and incomplete or missing shipping notices. Work with IT for any E-Commerce EDI initiatives as needed. </li> <li> Assist E-Commerce Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff by providing additional support when necessary. </li> <li> Develop new analysis for E-Commerce accounting and AP as required and provide ad hoc troubleshooting as needed. </li> </ul> This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon receipt by his/her supervisor. NIB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER NIB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Identification <ul> <li> Title: Senior Specialist, Continuous Process Improvement </li> <li> Reports to: Senior Director, Administration </li> <li> Department: Administration </li> <li> Location: Alexandria, VA </li> <li> Grade: 18 </li> <li> FLSA Status: Exempt </li> </ul> Statement of Purpose Responsible for the management of NIB's Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) program including planning, communications, program governance, project stewardship, documentation management, education and training, and program coordination. Will be responsible for the management of multiple complex projects. Responsibility for Work of Others None Business Communications <ul> <li> Employees in Other Division Continually </li> <li> Supervisory Personnel Continually </li> <li> Associated Agency Personnel Occasionally </li> <li> Federal and/or State Government Agencies Rarely </li> <li> Third party vendors and contractors Occasionally </li> <li> NIB Senior Management Frequently </li> </ul> Education Bachelor's degree required from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable. Training and Specialized Knowledge <ul> <li> Yellow Belt certified required. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Master Black Belt certified preferred. </li> <li> Understanding of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001: 2015 Requirements (TPECS), certification preferred. </li> <li> Demonstration of experience in continuous improvement programs. </li> <li> Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li> <li> Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred. </li> <li> Organizational change management. </li> <li> Influence management. </li> <li> Technical and functional business writing. </li> <li> Microsoft: Project, Visio, Office, and Minitab or Excel Data Analysis Tool (or similar tool). </li> </ul> Core Competencies <ul> <li> Accountability </li> <li> Communication Skills </li> <li> Ethics /Integrity </li> <li> Customer Care </li> <li> Job Knowledge/ Technical Skills </li> <li> Process Improvement </li> </ul> Experience Six (6) plus years of relevant business experience, demonstrated Lean Six Sigma and continuous process improvement experience, strong project management experience. Travel <ul> <li> Minimal - 5 percent travel. </li> </ul> Specific Duties and Responsibilities Continuous Process Improvement <ul> <li> Facilitate CPI orientated process improvement meetings with organization stakeholders. </li> <li> Council, advise, and coordinate activities between CPI program governance bodies. </li> <li> Coordinate and attend Executive Steering Committee (ESC), Business Process Operations Council (BPOC), and System Change Review Board (SCRB) meetings. </li> <li> Manage CPI project portfolio, provide regular communications on status, and resolve/elevate delays. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Deliver CPI training to NIB or NPA employees by providing training programs in coordination with NIB's Learning and Development Department. Examples of training include new employee orientation, ISO 9001:2015 & CPI project orientation, lean six sigma Yellow Belt training and lean six sigma tool training. </li> <li> Responsible for coordinating staff Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt training before an identified project becomes active. Coach candidates during project work, monitor and ensure full certification. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Provide quality tools and approaches to be used by the organization and Nonprofit Agencies (NPAs). </li> <li> Assist stakeholders on the CPI project flow (e.g., business case development, submission, scoring, active project associated work). </li> <li> Coach and mentor CPI teams. <ul> <li> Host pre-team meetings to assess team leader readiness. </li> <li> Provide phase facilitation. </li> <li> Review team data collection and analysis. </li> <li> Participate in phase tollgate reviews. </li> </ul> </li> <li> Member of the Data Governance Office for reviewing data associated with new systems/technical projects. </li> <li> Create, revise, coordinate, and maintain CPI program documentation to include the CPI Program Guide. </li> <li> Provide project reports and metrics to program governance stakeholders on a regular basis. </li> <li> Manage and drive organizational change towards a Lean Six Sigma culture. </li> <li> Provide regular CPI program updates via NIB Intranet communication. </li> <li> Other non-CPI related project support as required. </li> </ul> This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor. NIB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER NIB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Senior Specialist, Continuous Process Improvement

Job Identification <ul> <li> Job Title: Senior Specialist, Brand and Creative Design </li> <li> Department: Marketing and Communications </li> <li> Report to: Vice President, Marketing and Communications </li> <li> Location: Alexandria, VA </li> <li> Grade: 18 </li> <li> FLSA Status: Exempt </li> </ul> Statement of Purpose: Works closely with the Vice President, Marketing and Communications, and other members of the marketing and communications department in the development and execution of collateral and advertising material. Responsibility for Work of Others: Coordinate with stakeholders (which can include Communications staff, other NIB staff, NIB associated nonprofit agency staff, and vendors) to ensure that projects are executed as intended and completed on time and within budget. This position will not supervise or be directly responsible for the work of others, except as part of a project work group. This position will be responsible for multiple on-going projects and deliverables. Business Communications: <ul> <li> Employees in Other Divisions Frequently </li> <li> Supervisory Personnel Frequently </li> <li> Associated Agency Personnel Occasionally </li> <li> Federal and/or State Government Agencies Occasionally </li> <li> External Vendors and Suppliers Occasionally </li> </ul> Education Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or related field from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, graphic design, and project planning support functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable. Training and Specialized Knowledge <ul> <li> Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Adobe Creative Suite. </li> <li> Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). </li> <li> Must be detail oriented and organized, able to handle multiple projects at one time under tight deadlines. </li> <li> Demonstrated experience designing a wide variety of projects, from social media graphics to booklets to magazine-length marketing pieces and annual reports. </li> <li> Experience coordinating with vendors for both graphic design and production work. </li> <li> Experience with brand management. </li> </ul> Competencies <ul> <li> Accountability </li> <li> Communication Skills </li> <li> Ethics/Integrity </li> <li> Customer Service </li> <li> Job Knowledge/Technical Skills </li> <li> Process Improvement </li> </ul> Experience Six plus years related work experience. Travel 5% Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Overall Duties <ul> <li> Coordinates external marketing and design agencies and consultants. </li> <li> Maintains the branding and graphic design elements of marketing activities (advertising, print and digital collateral, publications, etc.) used to deliver coordinated brand and corporate messages, promotions, and creative content. </li> <li> Implements and tracks production of graphic communications projects, creates project deadlines, develops workflows, and monitors expenses. Communicates with internal and external stakeholders as required. </li> <li> Executes graphic communications projects. Communicates progress and requests approvals from stakeholders as required, manages graphic communication project files, both print and electronic. </li> <li> Designs marketing materials. </li> </ul> Advertising Media Campaign Development & Management <ul> <li> Develops and designs digital and printed advertising materials. </li> </ul> Brand Management <ul> <li> Participates in brand strategy sessions and assists in managing NIB's brand. </li> <li> Maintains and updates NIB's signage and collateral to reflect current branding. </li> <li> Updates hallways monitor templates to show relevant information and maintain NIB's corporate brand messaging. </li> </ul> Publications <ul> <li> Serves as the creative coordinator for Opportunity Magazine (collects photography, provides creative input, updates, and maintains distribution lists, and manages printing and mailing with vendor). </li> <li> Manages design concept, layout, and edits for annual reports. Manages print production and mailing. </li> <li> Maintains relationships with printing vendors (attends meetings, reviews and collects samples, and sends all materials to be printed). </li> </ul> Product Marketing Support <ul> <li> Manages the creative production of quarterly web banners and assists with image formatting using Adobe Creative Suite. </li> <li> Assists with the production of quarterly toolkits, spec sheets, and catalogs using the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Word and Excel. Documents and monitors process flow for continuous improvements. </li> <li> Sources design and print vendors; manages and tracks workflow of print production, distribution, and fulfillment. </li> </ul> Trade Shows/Events <ul> <li> Manages the production of creative materials in support of all trade shows. Designs and updates materials as needed using Adobe Creative Suite. </li> <li> Manages creative deliverables for NIB conferences (creates and maintains production calendars; manages the design of all creative materials; sources and coordinates printing and distribution of all creative materials) </li> </ul> Photography <ul> <li> <ul> <li> Acts as lead photographer for office events. Makes edits to photography using Adobe Creative Suite when needed. </li> </ul> </li> <li> Sources, schedules, and manages photographers for events and conferences. </li> <li> Maintains relationships with photographers. </li> </ul> Manages employee photo library. Documents and monitors photo collection and catalog process for continuous improvement. Packaging <ul> <li> Participates in proofing packaging designs. </li> </ul> Planning, Budgeting, and Analysis <ul> <li> Tracks graphic and other project expenditures against budget. Researches and obtains vendor bids, consultant costs, and other expenditures. </li> <li> Drafts internal status reports, maintains project files, and tracks project expenses against estimated costs. </li> </ul> This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor . NIB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER NIB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Senior Specialist, Brand and Creative Design

Job Identification <ul> <li> Job Title: Senior Specialist, Digital Marketing </li> <li> Department: Marketing and Communications </li> <li> Reports to: Vice President, Marketing & Communications </li> <li> Location: Alexandria, VA </li> <li> Grade: 18 </li> <li> FLSA Status: Exempt </li> </ul> Statement of Purpose The Senior Specialist, Digital Marketing executes digital performance strategy to ensure alignment with campaigns' goals of the organization. She/He manages the organization's digital media strategy, including but not limited to marketing, advertising, videos, corporate website, social and paid media, search engine optimization (SEO), and other digital campaigns and assets. In this operational role, the Senior Specialist, Digital Marketing supports and manages development and implementation o f product and services marketing initiatives that promote business growth. She/He is actively engaged in overseeing and reporting on product and services data and digital analytics. Business Communication <ul> <li> Employees in Other Divisions Regularly </li> <li> Associated Agency Personnel Occasionally </li> <li> Federal and/or State Government Agencies Occasionally </li> <li> Third Party Vendors and Contractors Regularly </li> </ul> Education Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university or college, preferably in Marketing or Interactive Communications or the equivalent experience in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable. Responsibility for the Work of Others The position will play a significant role in the oversight of outside digital advertising firms, video production companies, social media agencies, and other marketing and communications consultants. The position will also contribute significantly to the onboarding and management of marketing and advertising agencies as needed. Training and Specialized Knowledge <ul> <li> Candidate must be able to produce accurate and compelling marketing collateral under deadline with attention to detail. </li> <li> Good understanding of marketing and web platforms and technologies (e.g., Constant Contact, WordPress), as well as experience with Google Analytics, Google Ads, SEO best practices and SEO software (Google Search Console, Raven Tools) enterprise content management systems, digital marketing and social advertising, online social networking and website tools, and video editing and production. </li> <li> Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. </li> <li> Strong organizational skills are required. </li> <li> Ability to analyze data to implement performance improvement is a must. </li> <li> Strong ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously. </li> <li> Ability to work collaboratively. </li> </ul> Core Competencies <ul> <li> Accountability </li> <li> Communication Skills </li> <li> Ethics/Integrity </li> <li> Customer Care </li> <li> Job Knowledge/Technical Skills </li> <li> Process Improvement </li> </ul> Experience 6 + years of related digital marketing experience and a demonstrated ability to manage web-based projects, email campaigns, digital and social media. Travel Approximately 10%, as required for conferences and video shoots. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for marketing initiatives, including: <ul> <li> Implementing NIB's digital and social marketing strategy: <ul> <li> Managing NIB's corporate identity across digital platforms. </li> <li> Day-to-day oversight of NIB's social media strategy, including organic and paid content. </li> <li> Managing content strategy that integrates web, social media, ad words and paid media campaigns. </li> <li> Maintaining a consistent tone and message across all digital platforms. </li> <li> Developing regular reports to track key metrics across digital platforms and communicate campaigns' performance. </li> <li> Assisting in the development, implementation, tracking, and reporting of paid media campaigns. </li> </ul> </li> <li> Assisting in execution of email marketing campaigns. Managing and optimizing NIB's Google Ads strategy including: <ul> <li> Creating, updating, and monitoring ad copy. </li> <li> Analyzing performance data to identify trends and patterns to improve campaign effectiveness. </li> <li> Partnering with other departments to ensure that all advertising campaigns meet objectives that are set such as leads generation. </li> <li> Managing landing pages and conversion tracking tools such as Google Analytics to measure campaign effectiveness. </li> <li> Creating reports detailing campaign results. </li> </ul> </li> <li> Managing NIB's presence on social media while effectively tracking and gathering metrics and measurements including: <ul> <li> Leading NIB's social media marketing campaigns based on business priorities, executing tactics, and reporting results to NIB and associated agency marketing teams. </li> <li> Managing paid social media advertising efforts. </li> <li> Serving as NIB's subject matter expert and advisor for social media for NIB associated agencies. </li> <li> Proactively identifying and posting new information in text, audio/video formats to NIB's social media sites. </li> <li> Leading social media execution for annual events (e.g., Public Policy Forum, Grassroots Forum, National Conference and Expo). </li> </ul> </li> <li> Product and Services Marketing and Data Management: <ul> <li> Influential in developing product and services marketing strategy executed across traditional and digital ecosystems. </li> <li> Developing and analyzing KPIs, metrics, and methodologies pertaining to campaigns that measure the health of the business. </li> <li> Staying up to date on buying trends and criteria; adjusting strategies to meet current industry standards. </li> <li> Overseeing product information management processes. </li> <li> Collaborating with product, business development and operations teams to translate business insights into decisions and actions. </li> <li> Influential in developing dashboards and frameworks to monitor business and product performance. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon receipt by his/her supervisor. NIB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER NIB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Senior Specialist, Digital Marketing

Job Identification <ul> <li> Job Title: Sales Manager, Business Development </li> <li> Area of Responsibility: Federal/DOD </li> <li> Department: Business Development </li> <li> Reports to: Director, Business Development </li> <li> Location: Alexandria, VA </li> <li> Grade: 20 </li> <li> FLSA Status: Exempt </li> </ul> Statement of Purpose This position is responsible for account growth through both the expansion of existing products and services, and the introduction of new products and services. This position is focused on multiple accounts (Federal/DOD agencies) and is responsible for driving new business within those accounts. Responsibility for the Work of Others None Business Communications Ongoing communication with employees of other NIB divisions, supervisory personnel, NIB associated agencies' personnel, DOD components and select Federal agencies and individual state government personnel as well as commercial entities. <ul> <li> Employees in Other Divisions Regular/Ongoing </li> <li> Supervisory Personnel Regular/Ongoing </li> <li> Associated Agency Personnel Regular/Ongoing </li> <li> Federal/DOD Agencies Regular/Ongoing </li> </ul> Education Undergraduate degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management or related field from an accredited university or college. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable. Training and Specialized Knowledge <ul> <li> Experienced Federal/DOD business developer with 5+ years in the Federal/DOD marketplace and a proven track record of direct sales of products and services <ul> <li> <ul> <li> Must have comprehensive understanding and extensive experience in the DOD and select Federal agencies' complex procurement process and purchasing cycles, to include, but not limited to knowledge of the FAR/DFARS </li> <li> In-depth knowledge of Federal and DOD methods of acquisition of products and services. </li> <li> Ability to prospect, build and manage excellent Flag/SES and Senior-level relationships and consult with decision Maker/Action Officer-level. </li> <li> Demonstrates strong intellect, initiative, critical thinking, executive presence, sales acumen, and pursuit endurance </li> <li> Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including mastery of formal presentations; highly collaborative; demonstrates sound soft skills and interpersonal communications abilities and negotiating skills </li> <li> Experience in developing and implementing business sales plans to lead NIB in achieving its goals & objectives through the current products portfolio </li> <li> Intimate knowledge of the full life-cycle of the sales process from prospecting to close with emphasis on front-end development/capture; familiar with the Shipley methodology </li> <li> Strong understanding of Federal/DOD Supply Chain policies, processes and procedures Proficient in account planning and management </li> <li> Possesses competitive knowledge & focus of Federal/DOD market space </li> <li> Pursues business opportunities of significant size and complexity, to include IDIQ/MAC, GWAC, Large Agency/DOD/GSA vehicles </li> <li> Ability to offer added value and strategic insight of the federal business environment </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Core Competencies <ul> <li> Accountability </li> <li> Communication Skills </li> <li> Ethics /Integrity </li> <li> Customer Care </li> <li> Job Knowledge/ Technical Skills </li> <li> Process Improvement </li> </ul> Additional Core Competencies Problem Solving Experience <ul> <li> 5+ years of direct Federal/DOD sales experience - prospecting, identifying, qualifying, pursuing, winning new business; measurable/quantifiable recent/relevant results </li> <li> SalesForce user a plus </li> <li> Basic MS Office Suite skills a must </li> </ul> Travel <ul> <li> Local and U.S. travel - Up to 40 percent; candidate must be willing to travel, up to 40%, to Federal/DOD agencies in CONUS. </li> </ul> Specific Duties and Responsibilities <ul> <li> Identifies, develops, pursues, captures and wins new business for NIB by selling NIB capabilities </li> <li> Engage Decision Maker/Action Officer-level to develop and implement an effective, enterprise-wide strategy that maximizes the value delivered by NIB's products and services </li> <li> Identifies and qualifies opportunities utilizing established criteria and processes </li> <li> Creates Strategic Account Plan and Annual Business Plan to establish Focus of Effort, Critical Success Factors and Critical Vulnerabilities. </li> <li> Executes strategy and plan, to include the development/implementation of formal call plans to achieve strategic objectives </li> <li> Maintains competitive knowledge and focus of assigned Account/DOD market space </li> <li> Executes call plan to ensure frequent/continuous engagement with client base and development/sustainment of favorable client relationship management </li> <li> Maintains current, accurate, complete record of opportunities in SalesForce </li> <li> Utilizes search engines to aid in prospecting/monitoring opportunities - to include, but not limited to, SAM.gov, GovWin, Agency-specific sites (e-Commerce, NECO, etc.) </li> <li> Participates in recurring Step Reviews and Pipeline Reviews </li> <li> Provides Weekly/Monthly Activity Reports, and sales opportunity reports/ forecasts as required </li> <li> Participate in and conduct AbilityOne orientation and education across assigned accounts on a regular/recurring basis </li> </ul> This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by the supervisor.

Sales Manager, Business Development

Job Identification <ul> <li> Job Title: Senior Specialist, Military Resale - OP Support </li> <li> Area of Responsibility: Operation Support and Distribution </li> <li> Department: Military Resale </li> <li> Reports to: Senior Director Retail </li> <li> Location: Alexandria, VA </li> <li> Grade: 18 </li> <li> FLSA Status: Exempt </li> </ul> Statement of Purpose Provide operational support for all aspects of the Military Resale (MR) Program. Assist with supply chain management, item introductions, sales analysis, and category and product management for the Military Resale Program. Business Communications <ul> <li> Employees in Other Divisions Frequently </li> <li> Supervisory Personnel Frequently </li> <li> NIB Associated Agencies Continually </li> <li> Federal and/or State Government Agencies Occasionally </li> <li> Private Sector Business/Suppliers Frequently </li> </ul> Education An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university preferred . An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable. Training and Specialized Knowledge <ul> <li> Strong business and project planning/management skills. </li> <li> Strong MS Office with an emphasis in Excel including Pivot tables and VLOOKUP. </li> <li> Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills. </li> <li> High degree of skills for marketing, sales, and product distribution functions. </li> <li> Knowledge of AbilityOne policies, regulations, and requirements is beneficial, but not mandatory. </li> <li> Skilled at working across the organization and the agencies, interfacing with multiple personality types ensuring focus on NIB's business development goals. </li> </ul> Core Competencies <ul> <li> Accountability </li> <li> Communication Skills </li> <li> Ethics/Integrity </li> <li> Customer Care </li> <li> Job Knowledge/Technical Skills </li> <li> Process Improvement </li> </ul> Experience <ul> <li> Minimum six years' experience in marketing, merchandising, product development, distribution, project management, and/or business development, in a marketing-oriented retail environment preferred. </li> <li> Military Resale experience is beneficial but not required. </li> <li> Experience in a fast-paced cross-functional team environment required. </li> </ul> Travel Limited travel Specific Duties and Responsibilities Equipment <ul> <li> Coordinate orders for display equipment (Rack Program) under supervision of the MR Team. </li> <li> Keep broker updated on all equipment shipments. </li> <li> Maintain equipment inventory to service the equipment needs for the MR program. </li> <li> Maintain database for MR freight expenditures and orders. </li> </ul> Operational Support <ul> <li> Maintain SKILCRAFT catalogs for DeCA, AAFES and Nexcom. </li> <li> Manage the AbilityOne addition and deletion process. </li> <li> Maintain blind work year and PCN database. </li> <li> Maintain monthly price lists. </li> <li> Process Vendor Credit Memos, equipment, and freight bills. </li> <li> Maintain current database of product photos and specifications. </li> <li> Assist with ad hoc report requirements for the MR Team. </li> <li> Create a monthly newsletter for the broker. </li> <li> Manage Broker Store Visits. Track all store visit reports. Work with the field representatives to finalize all action item reports in a timely manner. Provide an updated report for all store visits. </li> <li> Maintain current GDS database. </li> <li> Work with Associate Product Manger to finalize SKILCRAFT new item checklist process. </li> <li> Maintain Agency database files. </li> </ul> Distribution (IMP Program) <ul> <li> Coordinate all functions of IMP distribution system. </li> <li> Coordinate all functions of the Produce IMP distribution system. Track orders, payment for orders. Provide shipment tracking, packing slips to produce vendor and sales rep. </li> <li> Work with agency and warehousing system to perform activities necessary to maintain a 97% Fill Rate. </li> <li> Determine and monitor delinquency causes, develop, and track corrective action plans. Track and report on time performance by warehouse and distributors. Maintain a database log to document the occurrence of delinquencies and any corrective action plans. Work with distributor and sales information to generate forecasting data to improve fill rates. </li> <li> Act as liaison between agency, warehouse, and distributors, for all special requirements such as case pack changes, removal of obsolete inventory, handling of returned goods, etc. </li> <li> Create and manage exit-strategy for deleted items to minimize salvage. Track costs associated with write-offs, salvage, dead stock. </li> <li> Manage the startup of new products. Coordinate the distribution aspects and set up inventory levels for each New Product Introduction and communicate with the appropriate parties. Track and monitor inventory levels making changes as required. Track store speed to shelf for all new items. </li> </ul> DeCA MR Program <ul> <li> Process and address issues associated with weekly DeCA reject report. </li> <li> Manage PHQ for new items to ensure files are correct for startup dates and store orderable status. </li> </ul> Product Management IMP Program <ul> <li> Strategically develop a product assortment for the IMP program designed to create future growth and a pipeline of new innovative products. </li> <li> Regularly analyze market conditions to keep abreast of trends including brands, prices, and market share. Conduct a competitive survey of local grocery stores, mass retailers (Wal-Mart, and Target) and Commissaries on a quarterly basis. Provide competitive surveys for all new products under consideration or development. </li> <li> Using Category Management principles, work with IFB Solutions, Winston Salem to provide a plan that existing IMP products must satisfy to remain competitive. </li> <li> Review and analyze all IMP products on a quarterly basis to determine best and bottom sellers, validate need for the item or need for product changes/upgrades to the annual plan. Provide a suggested plan of action for all items not meeting specified market and sales requirements. </li> <li> Work with the agency to increase blind labor in the products provided to the MR program. </li> <li> Update Planograms as needed to reflect product changes. </li> </ul> Military Resale Pricing IMP program <ul> <li> Manage the annual pricing process working through agency price increase requests, while maintaining a competitively priced retail product. </li> </ul> Other duties as assigned. NIB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER NIB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Senior Specialist, Military Resale, Op Support

JOB IDENTIFICATION Title: Manager, Public Policy Department: Public Policy Reports to: Vice President, Public Policy Location: Alexandria, Virginia Grade: 19 FLSA Status: Exempt STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Help lead NIB's efforts to support, grow and transform the AbilityOne Program, along with any other efforts to expand employment for people who are blind. Provide leadership in cultivating understanding and support for NIB, its associated agencies and the AbilityOne Program from Congress, Federal Executive Branch Agencies, Consumer and/or other organizations also concerned with disability employment and federal procurement policy. BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS On a daily basis, communicate by telephone, email, videoconference, or in person with the following: NIB staff, congressional staff and members, federal executive branch employees, NAEPB, SourceAmerica, and organizations of or for the blind. Employees in Other Division Ongoing Supervisory Personnel Ongoing Associated Agency Personnel Ongoing Federal Government Agencies Ongoing Organizations for People with Disabilities Ongoing SUPERVISION REQUIRED This position works at the direction of the Vice President, Public Policy and is expected to accomplish routine tasks with little supervision according to priorities established by supervisor. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS Directly responsible for the work of the Specialist, Public Policy. May provide indirect oversight of various office personnel or vendors. EDUCATION REQUIRED Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable. Training and Specialized Knowledge Required <ul> <li> Solid understanding of legislative and regulatory processes. </li> <li> Experience working with Members of Congress or other policy makers required. </li> <li> Familiarity with the Congressional Record, Federal Register, Congress.gov and other sources of information on federal procurement and disability employment; Internet and web-based research and monitoring tools. </li> <li> Experience researching, interpreting, and communicating about policy issues. </li> <li> Experience writing a variety of documents including, but not limited to, issue papers, congressional correspondence, and other letter format documents. </li> <li> Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong presentation skills </li> </ul> CORE COMPETENCIES <ul> <li> Accountability </li> <li> Communication Skills </li> <li> Ethics /Integrity </li> <li> Customer Care </li> <li> Job Knowledge/ Technical Skills </li> <li> Process Improvement </li> <li> Decision Making </li> <li> Judgment and Problem Solving </li> <li> People Management </li> </ul> Experience Required Eight (8) plus years of relevant work experience and at least 6 years of relevant public policy experience. Experience working in agencies serving people who are blind with the AbilityOne Program is a plus. Solid foundation of understanding and applying philosophical underpinnings and legal complexities of employment for people who are blind. Someone who is blind is strongly preferred. TRAVEL REQUIRED The position requires ten (10) percent travel within the U.S. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li> Work with the Vice President, Public Policy to develop and enhance relationships with key committee staff and or personal office staff in the House and Senate overseeing federal programs and legislation of concern to NIB and work closely with outside Government Relations firm. </li> <li> Monitor and provide detailed analysis of issues pertaining to the AbilityOne program including, but not limited to, legislative activities in procurement policy, disability employment, vocational rehabilitation, wages, employment outcomes, and related issues. </li> <li> Monitor and influence relevant evolving legislative initiatives by participating in and articulating NIB's positions at meetings, conferences and Task Forces and analyzing communications and work of other organizations (governmental and private) also working on disability employment matters. </li> <li> Represent NIB in its work with the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and any similar coalitions. </li> <li> Write position papers, email alerts, articles, legislative alerts, and periodic updates for approval of the Vice President, Public Policy and dissemination according to organizational procedures. </li> <li> Manage the work of the Public Policy Specialist. </li> <li> Support the VP, Public Policy in helping to manage the spring Public Policy Forum/National Symposium and August Grassroots Forum. </li> <li> Support the VP, Public Policy, and other Public Policy staff in working directly with the NAEPB (especially its Public Policy Committee) and NIB associated NPA's in coordinating grassroots efforts and advocacy on legislative and regulatory matters. </li> </ul> This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor. NIB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER NIB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Manager, Public Policy

Job Identification: <ul> <li> Job Title: Program Director, Pricing Support </li> <li> Department: Contract Administration & Pricing Support </li> <li> Reports To: Director, Contract Administration and Pricing Support </li> <li> Location: Alexandria, VA </li> <li> Grade: 20 </li> <li> FLSA Status: Exempt </li> </ul> Statement of Purpose: To maintain and expand employment opportunities for people who are blind by assisting NIB affiliated nonprofit agencies in the development, analysis, and negotiation of prices for products and services with government and private sector customers while ensuring compliance with the FAR, DFARS, U.S. AbilityOne Commission policies and procedures, Cooperative Agreement requirements, and other Federal statutory and regulatory requirements. Responsibility for the Work of Others: Responsible for the supervision of the pricing support team. Business Communications: <ul> <li> Employees in Other Divisions Frequently </li> <li> Supervisory Personnel Frequently </li> <li> NIB Associated Nonprofit Agencies Continually </li> <li> Federal and/or State Government Agencies Continually </li> <li> Private Sector Business Occasionally </li> </ul> Education: <ul> <li> An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration preferred). An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable. </li> </ul> Training and Specialized Knowledge: <ul> <li> Knowledgeable of the Federal acquisition landscape, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) (required), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) (required) and their applicability to contract administration and pricing for federal and AbilityOne products and services. </li> <li> Knowledgeable of US AbilityOne Commission policies, procedures, and compliance requirements (desirable), particularly as they pertain to establishment and maintenance of Fair Market Prices (FMP). </li> <li> Knowledgeable of and experienced with proposal analysis techniques covered in FAR Part 15 and applicable regulations and memoranda associated with preparing and analyzing prices on Federal acquisitions (2 CFR 230, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations; Service Contract Labor Standards; weighted guidelines for profit, etc.). </li> <li> Good to excellent knowledge of market research practices and cost-plus price development (including indirect rates) as they pertain to pricing for and compliance with federal and commercial product and service requirements. </li> <li> Proficient with Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on MS Excel at an intermediate level of proficiency. </li> <li> Demonstrated communication, organization/project management, negotiation and management skills and experience (desirable). </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. </li> </ul> Core Competencies <ul> <li> Accountability </li> <li> Communication Skills </li> <li> Ethics /Integrity </li> <li> Customer Care </li> <li> Job Knowledge/ Technical Skills </li> <li> Process Improvement </li> <li> Decision Making </li> <li> Judgment and Problem Solving </li> <li> People Management </li> </ul> Experience: <ul> <li> 5 years experience in contract administration, pricing, accounting and/or finance. </li> <li> Experience managing/supervising subordinates (3 or more) desirable. </li> </ul> Travel <ul> <li> Visits to nonprofit agencies, Government Agencies, other NIB office and NIB meetings as required (up to 10%) </li> </ul> Specific Duties and Responsibilities: <ul> <li> Supervise the Pricing Support team, including managing workload distribution, prioritization of team activities, maintenance of logs and reports, quality assurance, and other activities and functions associated with developing, analyzing, proposing, supporting, and negotiating prices for new and existing products and services. </li> <li> Execute required actions to maintain the AbilityOne Procurement List IAW US AbilityOne Commission policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. </li> <li> Understand various contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, GSA Schedule, Blanket Purchasing Agreement, Basic Ordering Agreement, Purchase Order and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity) and their applicability and functions. </li> <li> Coordinate with other internal and external stakeholders (NIB departments, customers, non-profit agencies, Source America, and the U.S. AbilityOne Commission) on pricing actions (new and existing products and services, economic and equitable price adjustments) and subsequent negotiations to include capture of required cost and supporting documentation, review, analysis and assessment of price reasonableness, and compliance with all statutory, regulatory, policy and procedural requirements. </li> <li> Perform market research, analyze historical cost and price trends for same or similar products and services. </li> <li> Remain abreast of changes to NIB and U.S. AbilityOne Commission requirements as well as statutory and regulatory changes affecting cost, pricing, and compliance. Ensure resulting changes in process are implemented and documented and appropriate communications and training are executed with associated nonprofit agencies, NIB/CAPS personnel and customers. </li> <li> Review team processes and revise as needed to optimize team productivity, accuracy, and compliance with statutory, regulatory and AbilityOne requirements. </li> <li> Become knowledgeable of, revise as needed and perform quality assurance steps to ensure compliance and Cooperative Agreement QASP requirements are met and exceeded. </li> <li> Provide training and coaching to CAPS personnel on internal Work Instructions and processes, US AbilityOne Commission policies and procedures, NIB policies and statutory, regulatory and compliance related requirements. </li> <li> Develop, revise and implement/conduct training and instructions (presentations and documentation) to educate associated nonprofit agencies, NIB personnel and customers on program requirements that must be met to foster successful outcomes. </li> <li> Be proficient utilizing NIB's Oracle ERP system in the performance of assigned duties as required, including, but not limited to, researching contract information and Master Price List maintenance. </li> <li> Ensure reports are prepared and distributed in a timely manner - dossier, APC, internal/external IS accuracy, team workload, quarterly price files (e-Commerce, BSC, Quarterly Commercial Distributor), and price list control plan. </li> <li> Work in cross functional teams with external and internal stakeholders on special projects as assigned. </li> <li> Perform research and provide data in a timely manner as required responding to information requests from management and/or the US AbilityOne Commission and developing periodic reports. </li> <li> Attend weekly staff meetings, internal trainings, and conference calls as directed. </li> <li> Demonstrate good customer service skills when engaging internal and external stakeholders. </li> <li> Lead key initiatives and projects as assigned. </li> <li> Pursue professional development and continuing education opportunities in addition to established NIB training that conforms to the NCMA Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Guide. [GB1] </li> </ul> \This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon the request by his/her supervisor.

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