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Business Intelligence Analyst
Analyzes historical, current, and predictive views of business operations, most often using data already gathered into a data warehouse or a data mart and occasionally working from operational data. Relies on skills, knowledge, technologies, applications, quality, risks, security issues, and... [+] More
Analyzes historical, current, and predictive views of business operations, most often using data already gathered into a data warehouse or a data mart and occasionally working from operational data. Relies on skills, knowledge, technologies, applications, quality, risks, security issues, and practices used to help the business acquire a better understanding of market behavior and commercial context. Assists in the collection, extraction, integration, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and reporting of business information. Analyzes business performance, which may include, production, financial, and many other sources of business data for purposes that include business performance management. Teams with program managers to produce timely customer deliverables and define reporting and data requirements. Collaborates with clients to define business rules associated with data input and tracking and to understand and define their business objectives and goals. Designs and leads program strategy based on nature of customer data, processes, and needs. Works with other Business Analysts to define requirements and design, develop, and implement automated solutions and processes across all managed programs. Performs analysis to validate the accuracy of data being reported and provides trend and early-warning analysis. Monitors, tracks, and understands industry trends and the factors that drive them. [-] Less
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Business Administration Manager
Manages local, district, or regional business. Manages and coordinates subordinate staff. Reviews official directives and correspondence to ascertain such data as changes prescribed in programs, policies, and procedures, and new assignments or responsibilities delegated. Confers with subordinate supervisory personnel and comprehends staff reports and records to obtain data, such as status of on-going work or projects and projected completion dates. Plans activities and work projects and assigns unit supervisory personnel responsibility for carrying out and completing specific projects and duties. Coordinates activities of various units in order to provide designated functions or services with minimum delay and optimum efficiency and accuracy. Informs supervisory personnel of changes or interpretations of policies or procedures. Conducts staff meetings for dissemination of pertinent information. Trains and evaluates performance of supervisory personnel and reviews performance reports prepared on staff. Prepares reports on activities. [-] Less
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Business Manager College/University
Manages and administers business affairs of college or university and develops operating budget draft for submission to board of trustees. Oversees control of budget upon its approval by board, including collection, custody, investment, disbursement, accounting, and auditing of all college funds. Plans and develops, with Director Student Services, policies and procedures governing financial relations with students, dormitories, cafeterias, bookstores, and recreational and parking facilities. Audits financial status of student organization accounts, campus food services, housing, and bookstores. Administers financial aspects of student loans, scholarships, and student credit. Negotiates with groups, such as foundations, for university loans. Keeps financial records and prepares annual financial report. Formulates and administers policies and procedures for development and management of physical plant, including custodial care, sanitation, and fire and police protection. Negotiates with industry representatives on costs and materials for building construction. Develops policies and procedures for procurement of goods and nonpersonal services for university. Coordinates service operations, such as printing, duplicating, mail and messenger service, bindery, and machine computing and tabulating. Recruits, supervises, and oversees training of clerical staff. [-] Less
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Union Business Representative
Heads business affairs of labor union. Coordinates and oversees such union functions as promoting local membership, placing union members on jobs, arranging local meetings, and maintaining relations between union and employers and press representatives. Visits work sites to ensure management and... [+] More
Heads business affairs of labor union. Coordinates and oversees such union functions as promoting local membership, placing union members on jobs, arranging local meetings, and maintaining relations between union and employers and press representatives. Visits work sites to ensure management and labor employees adhere to union contract specifications. May assist in developing plant production and safety and health measures. May negotiate with management on hours, wages, individual grievances, and other work-related matters affecting employees. [-] Less
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Air Intelligence Specialist
Plans and directs research into proposed problem solutions or courses of action to determine feasibility of military planning alternatives confers with military leaders and supporting personnel to determine dimensions of problem and discuss proposals for solution. Develops plans for predicting such... [+] More
Plans and directs research into proposed problem solutions or courses of action to determine feasibility of military planning alternatives confers with military leaders and supporting personnel to determine dimensions of problem and discuss proposals for solution. Develops plans for predicting such factors as cost and probable success of each alternative, according to accepted operations research techniques and mathematical or computer formulations. Evaluates results of research and prepares recommendations for implementing or rejecting proposed solutions or plans. May be designated according to nature of research conducted as air intelligence specialist; combat operations research specialist. [-] Less
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Intelligence Research Specialist
Plans and directs research into proposed problem solutions or courses of action to determine feasibility of military planning alternatives confers with military leaders and supporting personnel to determine dimensions of problem and discuss proposals for solution. Develops plans for predicting such... [+] More
Plans and directs research into proposed problem solutions or courses of action to determine feasibility of military planning alternatives confers with military leaders and supporting personnel to determine dimensions of problem and discuss proposals for solution. Develops plans for predicting such factors as cost and probable success of each alternative, according to accepted operations research techniques and mathematical or computer formulations. Evaluates results of research and prepares recommendations for implementing or rejecting proposed solutions or plans. May be designated according to nature of research conducted as air intelligence specialist; combat operations research specialist. [-] Less
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Radio Intelligence Operator
Controls equipment to intercept, locate, identify, and record radio transmissions of enemy or potential enemy tunes receiver over assigned frequency band. Obtains bearings on source of transmission, using electronic direction-finding equipment. Informs location plotters of bearings obtained to locate and identify... [+] More
Controls equipment to intercept, locate, identify, and record radio transmissions of enemy or potential enemy tunes receiver over assigned frequency band. Obtains bearings on source of transmission, using electronic direction-finding equipment. Informs location plotters of bearings obtained to locate and identify station. Monitors stations, records intercepted transmissions, and forwards transcripts for decoding. May operate sound-recording equipment to preserve broadcast for analysis by other intelligence personnel. [-] Less
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Business Agent
Represents, promotes, and manages financial affairs of entertainers and sports figures, and negotiates with agents and representatives for contracts and appearances. Advises on income, investments, taxes, legal, and other financial matters, promoting client's interests. Negotiates with officials of unions, motion picture... [+] More
Represents, promotes, and manages financial affairs of entertainers and sports figures, and negotiates with agents and representatives for contracts and appearances. Advises on income, investments, taxes, legal, and other financial matters, promoting client's interests. Negotiates with officials of unions, motion picture or television studios, stage productions, entertainment houses, or sports teams for contracts and financial return to be received for engagements. Provides liaison between client and representatives concerning contractual rights and obligations to settle contracts. Arranges media interviews and makes travel arrangements. Summarizes statements on periodic basis concerning client's investments, property, and financial status. May audition perspective clients. [-] Less
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Business Analyst
Analyzes company functions, processes, and activities to improve computer-based business applications for the most effective use of money, materials, equipment, and people. Utilizes available computer systems resources and personnel to carry out analysis to support management's quest for performance improvement. Reviews and analyzes information, forecasts, methods, schedules, systems, processes, and procedures. Determines most useful business solutions for the company. Recommends alternative solutions to management as to courses of action that best meet the organization's goals. Performs duties concerned with the design and improvement of computer-based business systems. Works closely with senior managers to identify and solve a variety of computer-based business system problems. Analyzes requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing business systems. Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures and identify problems. Solicits from management symptoms of problem, formally defines the problem, breaks problem into component parts, and gathers information about each of these parts from a variety of sources. Selects the most appropriate analytical technique. Utilizes several study techniques including simulation, linear and nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, queuing and other stochastic-process models, Markov decision processes, econometric methods, data envelopment analysis, neural networks, expert systems, decision analysis, and the analytic hierarchy process. Writes description of business needs, business program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer-based business systems. Reviews computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system. Studies existing computer-based business systems to evaluate effectiveness, and develops new systems to improve production or workflow as required. [-] Less
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Business Broker
Purchases and sells business enterprises or investment property on speculative or commission basis. Reviews trade journals, business opportunity advertisements, or other publications to ascertain business enterprises or investment property up for sale. Studies financial rating of business, customer appeal for... [+] More
Purchases and sells business enterprises or investment property on speculative or commission basis. Reviews trade journals, business opportunity advertisements, or other publications to ascertain business enterprises or investment property up for sale. Studies financial rating of business, customer appeal for type of merchandise, and desirability of location for type of business or condition and location of investment property. Requires license by state. Estimates cost of improving business or property and potential market value to determine resale value. Purchases business or property on speculative basis or on commission basis for client. Restores, repairs, remodels, or redecorates building; purchases competitive merchandise; and installs sound management practices to improve value of property or business acquisition. Contacts prospective clients through newspaper advertisements or mailing lists. Describes to client selling points of property or business, emphasizing such factors as improvements made and profit potential. Sells business or property to buyer and makes arrangements for escrow and title change. [-] Less
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