Clinical Systems Analyst in Chicago, IL

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action™. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 70,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive.


The main purpose of this position is to provide resources for the development of CCL/SQL reports and the maintenance of existing CCL/SQL reports as applicable to the various implementations of the Cerner application within the Health Technology operational environment.

CCL reports are a critical component of any Cerner implementation as they provide for the ad hoc reporting needs but also act as a means of data extraction for other critical applications.

The position of CCL Report Writer covers requirements for both the ad hoc reporting function and the data extraction function.



Job Requirements
Ø 4+ years of administration experience in a clinical information systems environment
Ø Proven experience in Report development using Cerner’s Millennium CCL report writing tool.
Ø Knowledge of relational database design and its impact upon performance
Ø Excellent customer service skills and the ability to analyze client requirements
Ø Experience in change control management/version control processes
Ø Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ø Proven ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
Ø Ability to meet deadlines determined in conjunction with the Reporting Manager
Ø Appropriate computing science qualifications
Ø Working knowledge of health information systems and processes desirable



ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-.

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Our client in Downtown Chicago is currently looking for Web Developer, with over five years of Industry experience in the same field. The Web developer will be providing support for applications and web development for the Marketing Department. The Web Developer will be maintaining existing web sites and development of new sites and web-based applications and also will be analyzing traffic patterns to streamline interfaces and correct issues. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: The ideal candidate should have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Web Development or related field, or equivalent experience. He/she should be very proficient in XHTML, Dynamic HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, C#, PHP, ASP, ASP.NET, Ajax and Flash. The ideal Web Developer should have a good understanding of Languages &#150;Web Servers &#150; IIS and Apache . The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

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We are looking to hire a Junior ASP.NET Developer to join the IT team at our office in Chicago. This full time candidate will doing maintenance to their existing applications along with new development based off each different project. You must be able to plan, design, configure, implement, deploy, maintain, & secure our internal- and external-facing corporate websites. You will also be designing, implementing and customizing portal sites, web parts, workflows, SharePoint features. For immediate consideration please contact
Experience: Looking for a Jr. ASP.Net programmer with a Bachelor&#146;s degree. Someone with 1+ year of experience working with ASP.Net programming including proficiency working with C#, ASP.Net, and SQL using Visual Studio 2005. 2+ years experience with web scripting and markup technologies such as HTML, CSS, Java Script and XSL. Candidate must have practical experience in software development methodologies and processes: including user interface and site design, software design techniques, requirements gathering, and software testing. Someone who has Strong experience working with MS SQL Server 00/05 writing stored procedures and triggers. Sharepoint development experience is preferred.

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Senior Project Manager in Chicago, IL

Job Summary

Individual contributor, plans and manages complex IT projects consisting of one or more project teams. Manages relationships and acts as liaison between the development teams, client organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle.
Seeking aSenior Project Manager for Project Management for the Predictive Analytics Expert Underwriting System (PA-EUS). This individual will be responsible for leading teams to package, build and deploy new systems development or leverage software implementation. Previous experience managing financial-related initiatives and/orinsurance industry experience strongly desired.

Specific duties include:
Activities/Functions:

Selects, executes and monitors adherence to the approved Project Management techniques and practices.

Works with the Business Segment Partner and the Concept Team Lead throughout the Concept Phase to identify additional members of the Realization Team and ensures they are in place prior to planning the remaining Phases.

Ensures that the roles and responsibilities of each Realization Team member is clearly documented, understood, and accepted.

Decomposes the initiative into time-phased, manageable projects, prioritizing key deliverables and assuring the ownership is clear.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Manages and directs one or more project teams to meet complex project objectives.
2. Coordinates, schedules, assigns project tasks, builds teams, and maintains working relationships with the functional areas outside of IT.
3. Reviews, evaluates and formulates project plans, schedules and budgets. Typical project budget: $500,000 - $3,000,000.
4. Allocates staff and budget resources to meet changing corporate needs.
5. Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones and resources required to meet project objectives.
6. Evaluates and reports progress in terms of quality and performance metrics. Modifies schedules as required.
7. Works with client departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training and support.
8. Uses appropriate systems development methodologies to structure and organize the tasks to be completed by the team.
9. Provides input on performance of team members and may provide feedback.
10. Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the insurance industry.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Proven project management skills to manage projects from inception to implementation.
2. In-depth knowledge and ability to apply project development methodologies, reporting techniques, and measurement techniques.
3. A solid knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development technological alternatives.
4. Proven knowledge of client area's functions and systems.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with clients, peers, and IT management and staff.
6. Able to foster working relationships with the team and client departments.
7. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software systems.

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of seven years related experience as an IT project team member including previous project leadership experience.
3. Applicable certifications preferred.


Ensures the requirements are technically sound, clearly defined and actionable.

Ensures the requirements are tracked and managed.Deliverables Owned:


Budget and Cost Summary


Change Management Plan


Communication Plan


Detailed Phase Plans


Program Review Status


Quality Strategy and Plan


Risks, Issues, and Assumptions


Staffing Plan






Contributes to defining estimates (time, money, resources, etc.).


Integrates schedules between the Realization Team and any other organizations in which there is a dependent relationship.


Ensures that the program plan addresses time, cost, and quality.


Works to obtain Technology staffing.


Leads, motivates, and coaches Technology team members.


Assists the team in problem solving and coming up with a solution, minimizing technical barriers to the business solution.


Manages the budgets and schedules for the initiative; tracks the actuals and compares them to the plan.


Provides accurate, clear, and timely status reporting.


Proactively identifies and manages the issues and risks to the program and establishes contingency and risk mitigation plans.re that the quality assurance activities are documented in the Quality Strategy and Plan and included in the detailed phase plan


Ensures that all deliverables have been appropriately reviewed and approved by Realization Team members and other identified business or Technology personnel.


Identifies and resolves escalated risks and issues.


Establishes and tracks commitments via the Program Review Status.


Maintains constant communication with the Realization Team Lead and Business Segment Partner regarding any technology or deployment issues.


Ensures that the project deliverables and processes are SOX-compliant, as needed.


Follows the matrix management feedback process by providing objectives to members of the PRT and providing timely feedback.


Ensures that the project plans are set up to capture Cost of Quality and Estimating data.


Establishes a program Change Management process to feed into the Enterprise Change Management process.
Experience: Ensures the requirements are technically sound, clearly defined and actionable.

Ensures the requirements are tracked and managed.Deliverables Owned:


Budget and Cost Summary


Change Management Plan


Communication Plan


Detailed Phase Plans


Program Review Status


Quality Strategy and Plan


Risks, Issues, and Assumptions


Staffing Plan






Contributes to defining estimates (time, money, resources, etc.).


Integrates schedules between the Realization Team and any other organizations in which there is a dependent relationship.


Ensures that the program plan addresses time, cost, and quality.


Works to obtain Technology staffing.


Leads, motivates, and coaches Technology team members.


Assists the team in problem solving and coming up with a solution, minimizing technical barriers to the business solution.


Manages the budgets and schedules for the initiative; tracks the actuals and compares them to the plan.


Provides accurate, clear, and timely status reporting.

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GREAT contract for a Peoplesoft Analyst in Chicago, IL

One of our larger clients is seeking a Peoplesoft Financial Analyst. The candidate will be designing, developing and implementing software packages. Troubleshooting, debugging and implementing software code will also be required of the contractor. A large portion of this contract will rely on the analyst ability to perform a variety of tasks and creatively solve issues that arise.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: 10+ years of Peoplesoft Financial experience. The candidate should have working knowledge of SQL, C++, HTML and Javascript. Knowledge of practices, concepts and procedures is needed.

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Contract for Desktop Support Technician in Chicago, IL

Opportunities for excellent Desktop professional in Downtown Chicago!! The ideal candidate must have extensive experience with desktop hardware, software applications, operating systems and network connectivity. The candidate must be customer-service oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of computing resources. The Desktop professional must have excellent written and oral communication skills.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: The ideal candidate must have minimum of 3-5 years of experience in installing and supporting PC and laptop hardware and software . Professional certifications are a plus. The candidate must have worked in a professional environment/industry for a minimum of 2 years.

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Hyperion Architect / Developer in Chicago, IL

Position: Hyperion Architect / Developer / Analyst
Location: Chicago IL
Duration: 12 Months +

- Good experience in Hyperion 9.x tools, including Essbase, Interactive Reports, Planning and Reporting is required with Peoplesoft EPM and Financials, Informatica and JSS

- Experience in migrations; upgrades, troubleshooting, production support, and administration.

- Experience in supporting Financial Transformation Implementation Project (FTIP) transition to production support areas of Inter-company Billing, Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting; Work Planning; and Financial Reporting.

- Experience in Hyperion production support transition, including code migrations, system/infrastructure monitoring, troubleshooting and toolset development/improvement.

- Experience with Integration with existing Peoplesoft suite, including the data warehouse and GL

- Hyperion BI+ v 9.x (Interactive Reporting, Financial Reports, Web Analysis)

Required Skills:

Applications

- Planning, budgeting and forecasting

- Financial reporting

- Integration with existing Peoplesoft suite, including the data warehouse and GL

Platforms

- Windows, Solaris

Infrastructure

- Hyperion BI+ v 9.x (Interactive Reporting, Financial Reports, Web Analysis)

- Hyperion Essbase v9.x, Hyperion Planning v9.x, Hyperion Strategic Finance v9.x

- Hyperion Data Integration Management via Informatica


Compensation and other relevant details:
1. We are looking only for people willing to join us directly as W2 employees.
2. W2 salaried with full benefits or W2 hourly all-inclusive rates.
3. Prefer Local candidates but W2 salaried employees may also receive relocation assistance.


Mastech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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Contract to hire/ Wireless Engineer in Chicago, IL

Our client is seeking a Senior Wireless Specialist. Responsibilities will include; technical support for servers, analyzing problems, researching new issues and support for IT services and wireless network. The contractor will need to collaborate with high level executives regarding WLAN capacity needs and document WLAN (architecture, design, and layout, including protocols, standards and configuration). Candidate will deploy wireless countermeasures, design & deploy wireless networks and research products, services, protocols & standards to remain abreast of developments in the industry.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Design, implementation, and engineering of a WAN/LAN environment. Experience with radio frequencies, TCP/IP, IEEE 802.11, protocols and electromagnetic interference. Meru experience is a huge plus. Travel for this opportunity could be up to 90%. Proven ability to engineer routers, hubs, switches, and access points from vendors such as Cisco and Meru.

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