Job Title: Associate
Company Name: Urban Science
Company City: Long Beach
Company Website: www.urbanscience.com
Closing Date: August 20, 2009
Job Candidate: Alumni
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description:
Supports the delivery of client services. Under the guidance of Senior Consultant, uses technical skills to execute high quality data-related projects and assignments in a timely manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Reviews source data to assure formatting consistency with client database 2. Participates in implementing databases and analyses 3. Performs application coding and testing functions associated with the development of custom client software 4. Organizes and develops solutions that meet requested specifications 5. Extracts, processes, analyzes and verifies data 6. Creates and generates client reports and deliverables 7. Documents structured and routine processes 8. Adheres to quality control standards for Urban Science and client organizations 9. Extracts and manipulates data using Urban Science proprietary software and Microsoft Office products 10. Other duties as assignedJob Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Ability to respond to competing demands, manage multiple concurrent tasks and adapt to changing priorities • Ability to collaborate, possess team orientation, and have dedication to meeting and exceeding the expectations of other team members • Strong organization skills and attention to detail • Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics • Good knowledge of relational database fundamentals • College level math skills preferred • Written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate ideas or information, using proper grammar, spelling and terminology. • Oral communication skills necessary to express ideas clearly to others • Problem solving skills including the ability to identify issues or problems and to remember details EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Must possess a combination of education and experience as follow: Must hold a baccalaureate degree in computer science, computer engineering or other technical degree from an accredited U.S. college or university with minimum GPA of 3.0 or better. • Other technical degrees may be considered if complemented by demonstrated interest and ability to apply scientific knowledge to solve practical business problems and proficiency in quantitative analysis • HTML, ASP, SQL Server, and Frontpage experience required • Microsoft Word, Access and Excel skills required • Must have demonstrated a strong capability to program, preferably in VB or C++ • Strong ANSI SQL • C# or vb.net a plus Interested candidates should email their resume to: megarcia@urbanscience.com or apply directly at http://www.urbanscience.comHow to apply:
Email: megarcia@urbanscience.com
