The Project Controls Specialist encompasses resources, procedures, and tools for the planning, monitoring and controlling all phases of the capital project lifecycle, specifically focused on design (architecture and/or civil engineering). The ideal candidate is skilled with cost analysis, budget management, accrual accounting, and procurement and brings experience from large capital improvement transit programs/projects. Responsibilities include budget development, cost and schedule management, risk management, change management, earned value progressing, and forecasting.  

Key Responsibilities

·        Assist client and internal project managers with managing multiple projects through the entire development life cycle from concept including project management plans, contracting plans, risk registers

·        Collaboration with all parties associated with the project to ensure it progresses according to plan, while working on several other projects simultaneously

·        Support the development of monthly budget and schedule performance analysis

·        Maintain comprehensive project document control using client designated systems

·        Set up cost control systems to link accounting functions and track reporting of commitments, actual costs and forecasts according to project codes and work breakdown structure

·        Provide project management team accurate and timely information to facilitate informed decisions and adequate time to take corrective or mitigating actions

·        Ensure project elements adhere to the plan and approved changes are reflected in the project baseline and schedule

·        Drive the review process

Capabilities and Credentials

• Incorporate and apply knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements
• Basic understanding and knowledge of standards and tools for project management phases, techniques and tools
• General understanding of architecture and engineering design components and their interdependencies.
• Familiar with public agency projects with multiple funding sources
• Detail oriented, analytical and problem-solving skills

·        Experience making presentations and creating reports

·        Excellent interpersonal, oral and writing skills

·        Ability to interface with all levels of people

• Demonstrate ability to understand client needs and actively monitors client satisfaction.
• Proficiency in relevant software programs (for example Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and SharePoint software)

·        Foster and manage trusting relationships with colleagues, clients and relevant stakeholders

• Ability to work under direct and indirect supervision

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Business, or Accounting from an accredited college or university preferred or equivalent training and experience in project management
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience in transportation, or public agency projects
• Project controls, architecture and/or engineering design and/or construction management experience preferred

·        Project management certification is preferred

Schedule: Full or part-time

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities that may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

The Annotation QA Specialist is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of annotated datasets. Working closely with internal teams, this role maintains high standards of data integrity and supports the smooth execution of data-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality checkpoint for our route configuration and annotation process, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project requirements.
• Review and evaluate datasets for accuracy, completeness, and consistency — identifying, flagging, and resolving discrepancies or errors.
• Conduct regular quality control audits on annotated data, implementing and tracking corrective measures as needed.
• Document QA findings and trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve annotation quality over time.
• Collaborate with annotation team members and cross-functional partners to communicate quality standards and address recurring issues.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in reviewing and evaluating annotated data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting project requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet tools (Excel, Google Sheets).

Job Title: JIRA Administrator (Atlassian Platform Administrator)

Role Summary

The JIRA Administrator is responsible for the configuration, governance, and optimization of the Atlassian ecosystem (primarily JIRA, often Confluence). This role ensures that JIRA supports scalable, efficient workflows across teams while maintaining system integrity, performance, and usability.

This is not just a “tool admin” role—it sits at the intersection of process design, systems configuration, and cross-functional enablement.

Key Responsibilities

1. JIRA Configuration & Administration

• Configure and maintain:
  • Projects, issue types, workflows, screens, and fields
  • Permission schemes, notification schemes, and roles
• Manage user access, groups, and security models
• Maintain system hygiene (archiving, cleanup, standardization)

2. Workflow Design & Process Optimization

• Translate business and engineering requirements into JIRA workflows
• Design scalable and standardized processes across teams
• Balance flexibility vs governance (avoid workflow sprawl)
• Continuously improve usability and efficiency

3. Automation & Efficiency

• Build and maintain JIRA automation rules:
  • Issue transitions, notifications, routing, SLA triggers
• Reduce manual work through process automation
• Monitor and optimize automation performance

4. Reporting & Analytics

• Develop dashboards and reports:
  • Sprint metrics (velocity, burndown)
  • Throughput, cycle time, backlog health
• Enable stakeholders (engineering, product, leadership) with visibility
• Ensure data quality and consistency for reporting

5. Integration & System Connectivity

• Manage integrations with tools such as:
  • GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Slack, ServiceNow, CRM systems
• Support or design cross-system workflows (light orchestration)
• Work with APIs, webhooks, and marketplace apps when needed

6. Atlassian Ecosystem Management

• Administer Confluence:
  • Spaces, permissions, templates
• Evaluate and manage marketplace plugins (e.g., Tempo, ScriptRunner)
• Ensure compatibility, performance, and cost control of add-ons

7. Governance & Best Practices

• Co-establish standards for:
  • Project creation
  • Naming conventions
  • Workflow consistency
• Prevent configuration sprawl and technical debt
• Document system architecture and processes

8. User Support & Enablement

• Provide tier-2/3 support for JIRA-related issues
• Train teams on best practices and workflows
• Act as a consultant to teams adopting or improving JIRA usage

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on JIRA administration experience
• Strong understanding of:
  • JIRA workflows, schemes, and configurations
  • Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience with JIRA Cloud or Data Center (specify which you use)
• Ability to translate business requirements into system design
• Strong problem-solving and systems thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications (Senior-level signals)

• Experience with:
  • JIRA automation (advanced rules)
  • ScriptRunner or similar tools
  • REST APIs and integrations
• Experience scaling JIRA across multiple teams or departments
• Familiarity with Atlassian Access, SSO, and security controls
• Experience with reporting tools or data extraction
• Background in software development, DevOps, or systems architecture

Key Skills

• Systems thinking (understanding cross-team workflows)
• Process design (not just tool configuration)
• Stakeholder communication (technical + non-technical)
• Attention to detail (small config errors have big impact)
• Governance mindset (preventing long-term entropy)

Success Metrics

• Reduced workflow complexity and duplication
• Increased adoption and user satisfaction
• Improved reporting accuracy and visibility
• Reduction in manual work via automation
• Stable, performant, and well-governed JIRA environment 

JOB SUMMARY

Staff TPM - Security and Infra

JOB DESCRIPTION

Databricks is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to drive some of our high-complexity, high-impact technical programs in the Infrastructure Security domain. This isn’t just another TPM role – it’s an opportunity to transform how Databricks runs and operates. Join a team that’s more interested in getting it right than being right and cares more about winning the game than who scored the points.

This role will be part of the central Transformation and Program Management Office, led by the AVP of Strategy and Execution.

Impact You’ll Have 

• Own program business and technical outcomes end-to-end, ensuring direct, measurable business impact.
• Lead large-scale, cross-functional teams—often with competing priorities—to deliver high-quality, impactful business or technical outcomes.
• Drive complex, cross-organizational programs spanning multiple domains, ranging from internal platform improvements to customer-facing software delivery, including efforts that reduce material security, compliance, or operational risk.
• Measure the quantifiable impact of implemented outcomes and define clear KPIs to ensure successful execution and sustainable improvement.
• Enable structure and clarity in ambiguous problem spaces, driving decisions and mitigating risks even with incomplete data. 
• Maintain a deep technical understanding of the solutions being built, identifying hidden technical and security risks and resolving upstream and downstream technical dependencies.
• Act as a force multiplier by mentoring other TPMs, introducing scalable processes, and driving organizational efficiency at the company level.

What We Look For

• Experience leading cross-functional security or risk-reduction initiatives (e.g., security posture improvements, access control hardening, vulnerability management, audit readiness, or certification lifecycle programs) is a strong plus.
• Good understanding of IT Infrastructure domains: Identity Management, Network, Cloud Environments, Collaboration Tools, Endpoint, Service Management, and general software engineering domains.
• 8+ years of experience driving strategic technical initiatives across multiple functions and influencing VP+ stakeholders.
• Experience creating and evolving program management frameworks and practices.
• Expertise in Fit-Gap Analysis and leading design and technical trade-off discussions to closure.
• Advanced ability to define and break down ambiguous and complex business problems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas authoritatively and influence executives and department leadership.
• Experience in the enterprise software industry; SaaS and B2B experience preferred.
• Thrives in a rapidly scaling, dynamic startup environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Knowledge of Databricks products is a plus.

The Web Application Penetration Tester will perform the manual penetration testing of mission critical web application to discover vulnerabilities and propose remediations to the development team.  

The Web Application Penetration Tester is expected to:

• Conduct penetration tests on web pages to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities.

• Document the findings and provide techniques and solutions to remediate vulnerabilities.

• Work closely with the development team to implement remediations/solution and verify fixes.

• Plan and manage all aspects of the penetration testing function. 

• Mentor the development team in building and securing web applications using OWASP and other mainstream frameworks.

Provide primary development for CARE modules:

• Conduct details penetration tests using common frameworks such as OWASP to discover vulnerabilities. 

• Work closely with the development team to remediate vulnerabilities. 

• Develop automation scripts to re-run security tests and ensure that new vulnerabilities are caught before they are deployed to higher environments. 

• Assist the development team in ensuring that applications are securely designed and developed. 

• Promote high quality, scalability, and timely completion of projects. 

• Ensure that all project documentation is produced in the standard format, that it follows internal documentation. 

• Serve as subject matter expert for all matters related to web application security. 

• Create, test, and implement code changes and integrate them with existing programs as needed. 

• Coordinate meetings/communications with the Claims User Community, as needed. 

• Ensure that all I.T. requirements (documentation, sign-off, and approvals) are completed as per System Engineering Handbook. 

• Provide timely and effective reporting on status of projects. 

Provide primary support for CARE modules:

• Perform peer code reviews and provide feedback. 

• Work with cross functional teams, including Business, QA, and Operations. 

• Work closely with Business Users to scope and draft functional requirements. 

• Help Users to create test cases, use cases and help with functional testing. 

• Debug the system for certain behavior of the feature(s) and explain it to the Users. 

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge web application penetration testing.

• In-depth knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and other frameworks.

• Experience and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. 

• Development experience in an enterprise-class system with multi-tier architecture 

• Proficient knowledge of Java, Spring, and Oracle.

• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows 

• Extensive knowledge of and proven experience with penetration testing of web applications, and methods and frameworks for identifying and remediating vulnerabilities.

• Strong knowledge in project management practices and ability to document processes and procedures as needed.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Strong speaking and writing skills. 

• Skill to analyze information and identify and formulate solutions to problems.

• Ability to provide more in-depth analysis with a high-level view of goals and end deliverables.

• Ability to complete work within a reasonable time frame under the supervision of a manager or team lead.

• Ability to plan and manage all aspects of the support function.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other support team members and independently on assigned tasks and deliverables with minimum supervision.

• Ability to communicate effectively with users at all levels, from data entry technicians up to senior management, verbally and in writing.

• Ability to be self-motivated, work closely and actively communicate with team members to accomplish time critical tasks and deliverables.

• Ability to ask questions and share information gained with other support team members, recording and documenting this knowledge.

• Ability to elicit and gather user requirements and/or problem description information and record this information accurately.

• Ability to listen carefully and act upon user requirements.

• Ability to convey and explain complex problems and solutions in an understandable language to both technical and non-technical persons.

• Ability to present technical solutions to management and decision makers

• Ability to follow the lead of others on assigned projects as well as take the lead when deemed appropriate.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Act with integrity

• Use sound judgement

• Commitment to quality

• Demonstrate adaptability

• Innovate

• Think strategically

• Communicate effectively and influence others

• Work well both independently and as part of a team

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're building a team of passionate Program Managers for Office Infrastructure projects to bridge the gap between Real Estate and Workplace Services, Corporate IT, and other teams to design and deliver technical solutions for new office buildout and expansion projects. This includes all low voltage, network infrastructure, audio visual and related IT scopes of work.

What we look for:

• Coordinate cross-functionally between internal teams, construction and related trades and other vendors or service providers
• Manage the design, bid, implementation, commissioning and handover process for ISP connectivity, low voltage cabling and network infrastructure
• Manage the design, bid, implementation, commissioning and handover process for audio-visual/video-conference systems
• Partner with the Corporate Security team to implement supporting infrastructure and network integration for access control and surveillance systems
• Manage project schedules, status updates and executive communications for all relevant projects
• Develop drawing packages and specifications in support of project design and execution
• Coordinate procurement and provide guidance to FP&A on budget
• Identify, mitigate and monitor project delivery risks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong project and program management capabilities
• Strong knowledge of the architectural design process (schematic design, design development, construction documents)
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate construction processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Vendor management experience (Vendor vetting, RFP and bid response, performance management, handover)
• Understanding of mechanical power, cooling systems and capacity planning
• Ability to read construction and engineering plan drawings
• PMP or equivalent project management certification

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

· 6+ years of overall IT experience

· 4+ years of AWS Cloud management experience with below skill set

· AWS Certified DevOps and / or Solution Architect certification

· Experience in AWS provisioning, operations, and management of AWS environments.

· Experience setting up alerts / alarms / notifications in AWS cloud. CloudWatch / Dynatrace

· Experience with AWS solutions using AWS services including Kafka, ECS, EKS.

· Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as code) CDK or Terraform.

· Experience setting up / maintaining multi AZ infrastructure including HA and DR in AWS.

· Experience with code repositories Azure DevOps Server, GIT, GITLab, SVN

· Experience with continuous integration tools Jenkins, Azure Pipelines

· Experience with system automation and configuration management tools including Ansible

Experience with Python scripting

· Strong background in networking, load balancing, and firewalls

· High-level understanding of networking standard protocols and components such as: HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, ICMP, the OSI Model, Subnetting and Load Balancing

· Thorough understanding of and experience with managing web applications in a highly available environment

· Experience in Software development is a plus

· Familiarity with deploying and configuring Java and .Net applications.

· Experience with Application Security Testing tools a plus (Coverity, Tenable, BlackDuck, etc)

· Understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, and T-SQL commands

Preferred Skills:

· Passion for AWS cloud architecture, provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance management

· Passion for improving software development processes and desires to automate any repetitive work you ever do. Familiarity with configuration management

· Enthusiasm for working closely with developers to understand ops requirements

· Experience with large project rollouts at an enterprise level

· Detailed knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating Systems

· Good knowledge of SCM (software configuration management)

· Working knowledge of web services, web application development, Oracle database Server, multi-tier application systems

· Good knowledge of software configuration, source control, and build engineering, scripting and system administration is required

· Database management expertise: MS SQL Server, Oracle

· Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills, including application and network-level troubleshooting ability

· Technical writing skills

· Knowledge/experience with troubleshooting installing and configuring SSL certificates

· Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, IP ROUTING, SSH/SFTP/SCP, DNS, FTP, SMTP

Professional Skills:

· Ability to think and operate as a team player

·  Proven track record of project delivery results

· Extremely strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to assess and clearly communicate technical and project risk

· Ability to act as a consultant and provide recommendations to the IT/ Design Team

· Ability to operate as independently or as part of collaborative effort

·  Demonstrate strong project leadership and ability to develop strong working relationships with technical personnel

· The candidate must be able to learn quickly, work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and have the ability to communicate well with technical and non-technical personnel

· Willing to work after hours and weekends (as needed) in order to deploy product releases in predefined, maintenance windows

· Must be able to multi-task, manage details and keep sight of overall objectives

Qualifications and Certifications: 

BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Assembly Line Worker to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the precise assembly of mechanical parts that are integral to our camera systems and camera brackets. This role requires excellent manual dexterity, a commitment to quality, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

●    Assemble mechanical components and sub-assemblies for cameras and camera mounting brackets according to mechanical drawings and work instructions.

●    Operate small hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment safely and effectively to perform assembly tasks.

●    Perform quality checks on assembled parts to ensure they meet specified standards and tolerances.

●    Identify and report defects, issues, or equipment malfunctions to the shift supervisor or quality control team.

●    Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to all safety regulations and production procedures.

●    Assist in setting up and calibrating assembly equipment as needed.

●    Monitor inventory levels of assigned components and notify appropriate personnel when supplies are low.

●    Participate in training sessions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education and Experience

●    High school diploma or equivalent.

●    Prior experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or a similar production environment is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

●    Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling small, precise mechanical parts.

●    Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as work instructions and drawings and diagrams.

●    Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

●    Good physical stamina; ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions.

●    Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

●    This position is based at our headquarters facility located in San Francisco.

●    The work environment is in the office production floor with moderate noise levels.

●    Ability to lift and move up to [Weight] pounds frequently.

●    Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and gloves.

The Job Captain (Architectural Designer III) prepares and leads production of complex design documents for significant aspects of a given project. The individual is responsible for selecting, evaluating, and executing procedures and techniques used on projects. Under the supervision of a Project Architect, the Job Captain will take the project from programming and schematic design to a final set of construction documents and may manage junior designers on the team and guide their professional development within our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and organize project design ideas based on preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets, and other data to produce designs, drawings, schedules, details, and notes

• Work closely with the project team to organize, assemble, and coordinate drawings into a cohesive set as required; direct the work of junior team members

• Work with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams to coordinate with all parties engaged in the project and integrate information into project documents

• Reviews and checks layout and design drawings to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications; rework and modify plans based on comments from management or client

• Assist with other duties as necessary (i.e., report preparation, site visits, drawings, code research, etc.)

• Participates in approvals of material and specifications in alignment with design goals

• Use computer-assisted design software (CAD and REVIT) to prepare detailed project designs and make necessary corrections; check for quality and documentation completion

• Participate in regular meetings with the client, contractors, design team and other stakeholders

• Responsible for filing and maintenance of project documents according to document control standards

• Attend meetings and conferences as approved

Capabilities and Credentials

• Creativity and the ability to forge design concepts; ability to change design to fit client requirements

• Solid understanding of architectural materials and products

• Proficient in operating REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong listening, oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills

• Attention to detail and is highly organized

• Excellent reading comprehension skills to understand the content in work-related documents

• Capable of working collaboratively with team members

• Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines

• Ability to win work through developed relationships, contribute to proposal development and participate in interviews

• Keep current with the latest regulatory requirements, industry standards, and construction materials and methods

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution

• Must be licensed or pursuing licensure

• 8- 10 years of architectural experience

• Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office suite is required

• Working knowledge of LEED or accreditation is preferred