Associate General Counsel (Managed Care, Provider Network, Medicaid) - Hybrid (Phoenix)

Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy.AZ Blue offersa variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions. At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our current minimum onsite requirements: Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request presence onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week. This position is hybrid within the state of AZ only. This hybrid work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona. PURPOSE OF THE JOB AZ Blue is seeking a dynamic attorney with broad skills to provide strategic and practical in-house counsel to support enterprise provider network contracting and disputes, grievances and appeals, and the Medicaid segment. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted legal advisor for provider issues across all lines of business as well as for Medicaid regulatory compliance and operational risk. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Required Work Experience 6 years of progressively responsible legal experience 3 years of experience in healthcare regulatory work and/or healthcare related corporate or government agency work, with meaningful exposure to managed care operations, provider contracting, and Medicaid regulatory requirements. Experience directly advising business stakeholders Strong skills in issue spotting in a complex regulatory environment Required Education Juris Doctorate from an ABA Approved Law School Required Licenses Active, current, and unrestricted license to practice law in the State of Arizona, or licensure in another jurisdiction and ability to become licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona. Required Certifications Admission to a State Bar, with evantual admission to State Bar of Arizona PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Work Experience Experience with the No Surprises Act Experience with Mental Health Parity Experience with grievances and appeals Preferred Education N/A Preferred Licenses N/A Preferred Certifications N/A ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide support to provider network teams for all lines of business across the enterprise, advising on provider contracts and negotiations, provider disputes, and related regulatory schemes Provide strategic legal counsel to the Medicaid segment, advising on regulatory compliance, reimbursement frameworks, and operational risk, while partnering with business leaders to enable compliant growth and innovation Assist with legal issues arising from grievance and appeals team Supervise responses to regulatory, attorney, provider, and member complaints, including drafting responses, reviewing responses drafted by paralegal and/or research assistants, and consulting with other BCBSAZ employees on responses. In a timely and efficient manner, provide guidance to business leads on regulatory and statutory requirements, including new rules and legislative bills, and the related impact to operations Serve as a trusted advisor to internal clients and leadership Deliver training and guidance on legal and regulatory topics Work cooperatively with other BCBSAZ teams such as compliance, audit and enterprise risk The position requires a full-time work schedule in a hybrid work environment. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements. Hybrid means that a portion of the work week will be hours spent in the office and not virtual. Perform all other duties as assigned. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Required Job Skills Intermediate skill in use of modern technology Intermediate PC proficiency Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word processing Required Professional Competencies Maintain confidentiality and privacy Analytical knowledge necessary to generate reports based on available data and then make decisions based on reported data Capable of legal and analytical research Practice interpersonal and active listening to achieve high customer satisfaction and departmental communication standards Establish and maintain working relationships in a collaborative team environment – being a team player Required Leadership Experience and Competencies Make use of employees' skills and abilities to deliver business objectives PREFERRED COMPETENCIES Preferred Job Skills N/A Preferred Professional Competencies Knowledge of a wide range of subjects pertaining to the organization's services and operations. Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies N/A Our Commitment AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group. J-18808-Ljbffr

Director, Product Management (Dallas)

Description Unifocus is the leading provider of workforce management and operations software tailored for the global hospitality industry. With over 25 years of experience, Unifocus has a proven track record of being at the forefront of operations management technology, consistently delivering first-to-market solutions that drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. Visit https://www.unifocus.com for more details. About the job We are seeking an experienced Director of Product Management to own the strategy and execution of our workforce performance products. This role will translate product vision into action through rigorous business case development, competitive analysis, and a relentless focus on product-market fit and differentiation. This leader will partner closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Client Success, and executive leadership to deliver differentiated SaaS products that solve complex workforce and operations challenges for hospitality organizations worldwide. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable defining long-term product strategy and driving day-to-day execution. They are deeply customer focused, highly analytical, commercially minded, and passionate about building products that create measurable customer and business value. Experience with workforce management, scheduling, labor optimization, or enterprise SaaS platforms is highly desirable. What will you do? Partner with Product Leadership to define product vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap aligned with company objectives. Own roadmap prioritization, investment decisions, and product execution for your product portfolio. Lead customer discovery through direct client engagement, market research, competitive analysis, and product analytics to identify market opportunities, validate product investments, and translate customer needs, market trends, and business objectives into actionable product strategies and roadmaps. Collaborate on pricing, competitive positioning, and go-to-market strategy for the product portfolio. Combine qualitative feedback from client surveys and quantitative feedback from product usage metrics to define new services, product enhancements, and improve the overall customer experience. Establish and monitor key product and business metrics to measure customer adoption, engagement, product performance, and commercial success. Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, analytics, emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and enhance customer value. Support strategic customer engagements, executive briefings, and key sales opportunities as a product expert and trusted advisor. Lead and mentor a global team of Product Managers and Product Owners, fostering a culture of customer obsession, ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence. Partner with Engineering to execute the product roadmap and deliver innovative features, platform capabilities, integrations, and a unified user experience. Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Client Success to ensure products meet market needs, drive adoption, and support business growth. The Unifocus experience: Our Culture Statement: Thriving Together, Achieving Greatness To support our culture mission, we have four core culture values of Unite, Inspire, Empower, and Excel. Each value representing a set of key traits that define how we live and breathe our culture every day. We UNITE globally, combining our diverse talents, perspectives, and expertise. With professionalism and a touch of fun, we inspire and empower each other to excel. Together, we deliver exceptional value, challenge norms, and leave a lasting impact within the hospitality industry. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer: Health insurance Paid time off A hybrid environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Requirements Qualifications & Education Requirements 10 years of Product Management experience building and scaling enterprise B2B/B2B2C SaaS products, with a proven track record of delivering cloud-based products and services. Required experience with Workforce Management (WFM), Human Capital Management (HCM), scheduling, time and attendance, labor optimization software BS/MS in Computer Science and Masters in related field or equivalent experience required Experience leading or contributing to digital transformation, platform modernization, or large-scale product transformation initiatives. Strong experience with Agile product development methodologies and modern product management practices. Experience in partnering with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Client Success, and executive leadership to deliver business outcomes. Strong analytical skills with experience using customer research, product analytics, and data to guide product decisions. Inspires behaviour of challenging the status quo to transform through innovation and breaks down barriers so individuals are empowered and held accountable to do their best Builds high performing teams and processes to deliver products that exceed the needs of customers. Experience working with the hospitality industry is a plus but not required J-18808-Ljbffr

General Counsel (Los Angeles)

Description The Liberty Company is a producer-focused, family-owned, and fiercely independent insurance services firm founded in 1987. Licensed to operate in all 50 states, Liberty has grown consistently and, in recent years, exponentially by attracting talented and entrepreneurial people into an energetic and collaborative culture which focuses on our colleagues' happiness, well-being, and growth. Liberty has expanded nationally by partnering with agency owners and experienced producers who fit our culture, are driven by our mission of Description The Liberty Company is a producer-focused, family-owned, and fiercely independent insurance services firm founded in 1987. Licensed to operate in all 50 states, Liberty has grown consistently and, in recent years, exponentially by attracting talented and entrepreneurial people into an energetic and collaborative culture which focuses on our colleagues' happiness, well-being, and growth. Liberty has expanded nationally by partnering with agency owners and experienced producers who fit our culture, are driven by our mission of Promoting Peace of Mind with Great Care and demonstrate our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Caring, Kindness, Fairness, Teamwork, Good Feelings and Fun! Liberty has consistently been recognized as one of the most dynamic, fastest growing companies as well as one of the best places to work in the insurance industry. We are entrepreneurial, positive, team oriented, collaborative, creative, and wellness focused. Employees here can expect a competitive compensation, generous benefit package, PTO/holiday pay, paid training, continued education support, company sponsored stress management programs/activities, opportunities to give back to your local community, and more! We are looking for our next dynamic General Counsel to lead our legal team! If you're ready to find your JOB- Joy of Being that is- we are eager to speak with you! Position Summary: The General Counsel (GC) serves as the Company's senior legal executive and strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Managers, and executive leadership team. The GC is responsible for leading all legal, regulatory, compliance, governance, risk management, litigation, and transactional matters across the organization and its subsidiaries. The GC provides practical, business-oriented legal guidance that enables growth while protecting the Company's assets, reputation, and long-term strategic objectives. This position oversees the Legal Department and manages outside counsel, supporting all areas of the business, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, employment matters, contracts, data privacy and security, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Essential Functions: Executive Leadership and Legal Strategy Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and provide strategic legal counsel to the CEO and Board. Develop and execute the Company's legal strategy in alignment with business objectives. Advise leadership on legal, regulatory, operational, financial, reputational, and compliance risks. Partner with business leaders to proactively identify risks and develop practical solutions. Corporate Governance Advise the Board and executive management on governance, fiduciary duties, and corporate best practices. Oversee corporate governance activities, board materials, resolutions, and entity management. Ensure maintenance of corporate records, organizational documents, and subsidiary governance requirements. Support board committees and perform corporate secretary functions. Transactions and Corporate Development Lead legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. Direct legal due diligence efforts and negotiate transaction documents. Structure transactions to manage risk while supporting business growth initiatives. Advise on financing arrangements, strategic partnerships, and other complex commercial transactions. Commercial Contracting Oversee enterprise-wide contracting processes. Draft, review, negotiate, and approve significant commercial agreements. Develop templates, policies, and controls to improve contract management and efficiency. Ensure contractual commitments align with regulatory and business requirements. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management Design, implement, and oversee compliance programs and internal controls. Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the organization. Provide guidance regarding insurance, lending, employment, privacy, and other applicable laws and regulations. Develop and maintain policies and procedures that mitigate legal and operational risk. Lead enterprise legal risk assessments and mitigation initiatives. Litigation and Dispute Resolution Oversee internal legal staff responsible for: o Litigation, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and investigations. Managing internal and outside counsel and litigation budgets. Developing dispute resolution strategies consistent with business objectives. Advising business leaders regarding litigation exposure and risk management. Employment and Labor Matters Provide strategic guidance on employment-related issues, including workforce management, restrictive covenants, investigations, discrimination claims, wage and hour matters, and executive compensation. Support Human Resources and executive leadership on sensitive personnel matters. Review and negotiate employment, separation, and restrictive covenant agreements. Data Privacy and Information Security Partner with Information Technology and Security teams to develop and maintain privacy and cybersecurity compliance programs. Advise on data governance, information security incidents, and emerging privacy regulations. Review and update privacy, security, and records management policies. Legal Department Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Legal Department. Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, and budgets. Allocate legal resources efficiently and manage outside counsel relationships. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Education Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Experience Minimum of 10-12 years of relevant legal experience. Significant in-house legal leadership experience, preferably as Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or senior law firm partner. Experience overseeing mergers and acquisitions, litigation, employment law matters, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions. Experience leading and developing legal teams. Insurance industry experience required. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Exceptional business judgment and strategic thinking. Proactive and hands-on approach. Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders. Superior legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and project management abilities. High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Other Requirements: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records WILL be considered for employment. For positions in our organization that require a state insurance license to perform the duties described herein, applicants must meet the state licensing requirements as required by the applicable DOI, must not have been disqualified or barred from licensure, and must not have been prohibited from conducting the business of insurance under Title 18 U.S. Code, 1033 and 1034 to qualify for that role Promoting Peace of Mind for All At Liberty, we take great care to promote peace of mind for all. We create a safe space to find your Joy of Being as your most authentic self. Being uniquely YOU, with your unique experiences and ideas, we will continue to strengthen our company as we grow together. HABU has nothing to do with age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, or ethnicity. We pursue people who value: Integrity, excellence, caring, kindness, fairness, teamwork, good feelings, and fun! Liberty empowers our team with tools and knowledge to support the purposeful spread of positive energy, kindness, and good feelings with others. We recognize that our industry has more work to do in advancing diversity and inclusion. Our dream is to become the north star others can look to for direction as we advance together. J-18808-Ljbffr

Data Protection, Managing Director (Princeton)

Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a Data Protection Managing Director reporting directly to the SVP of Data and AI Security. The Managing Director, Data Protection is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, governing, and scaling the firm's enterprise-wide data protection strategy. This leader will establish a modern, risk-based data security program that enables the organization’s digital, cloud, AI, and data transformation objectives while protecting the firm’s most critical information assets. The role requires a visionary security leader who can balance business enablement with strong security outcomes. The successful candidate will drive the evolution from traditional data protection approaches toward a modern, intelligence-driven program focused on data discovery, classification, retention, access governance, AI security, and automated protection controls. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a Data Protection Managing Director reporting directly to the SVP of Data and AI Security. The Managing Director, Data Protection is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, governing, and scaling the firm’s enterprise-wide data protection strategy. This leader will establish a modern, risk-based data security program that enables the organization’s digital, cloud, AI, and data transformation objectives while protecting the firm’s most critical information assets. The role requires a visionary security leader who can balance business enablement with strong security outcomes. The successful candidate will drive the evolution from traditional data protection approaches toward a modern, intelligence-driven program focused on data discovery, classification, retention, access governance, AI security, and automated protection controls. The Managing Director will serve as the firm’s foremost authority on data security and protection, partnering across Security, Engineering, Data, Privacy, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Infrastructure, and Business teams to ensure security is embedded into platforms, pipelines, governance frameworks, and delivery processes. Why this role is important to us This role sits in the AI & Data Protection team which is part of the Global Cybersecurity group at State Street. Global Cybersecurity is vital to the bank because it protects client trust, safeguards critical assets, enables business growth, and ensures the bank can operate safely in an increasingly complex threat and regulatory environment. What You Will Be Responsible For Define and execute the firm’s multi-year Enterprise Data Protection Strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities, regulatory obligations, cloud transformation initiatives, and AI adoption. Establish a comprehensive framework for protecting sensitive information throughout its lifecycle, including: Data discovery Classification Access governance Retention and disposal Encryption and key management Monitoring and protection controls Drive a modern security model focused on protecting data regardless of location, platform, user, or technology stack. Develop executive-level metrics and reporting that quantify data risk, control effectiveness, and remediation progress. Lead enterprise initiatives to know, understand, and reduce data risk at scale. Establish programs to identify and continuously inventory: Sensitive customer and firm data Regulated and restricted information Secrets and credentials Legacy data stores High-risk repositories Shadow data environments Create risk-based approaches to classify, prioritize, and remediate high-risk data concentrations across on-premises, cloud, SaaS, and emerging AI environments. Develop actionable intelligence that enables business leaders and technology teams to understand where sensitive data resides and how it is exposed. AI Data security & Protection - Lead the firm’s strategy for protecting data from emerging AI-related threats and misuse. Establish controls and protections against: Prompt injection attacks Model misuse Data leakage through AI systems Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) data exposure Adversarial AI attacks Model manipulation AI-enabled social engineering Partner closely with AI, Engineering, and Security Architecture teams to ensure AI capabilities are deployed using: Secure-by-default configurations Approved usage patterns Security guardrails Automated controls Enterprise-approved AI platforms Develop data protection requirements for AI models, agents, copilots, and emerging autonomous systems. Establish rigorous enterprise-wide data lifecycle management and retention programs designed to minimize unnecessary data exposure. Drive initiatives to: Eliminate obsolete and redundant data Reduce data longevity where business value no longer exists Improve defensibility and regulatory compliance Reduce attack surface through data minimization Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and business stakeholders to implement practical retention schedules and automated disposal capabilities. Ensure retention policies are enforced through technology controls rather than manual processes whenever possible. Data Access Governance - Lead enterprise efforts to analyze, govern, and continuously monitor access to sensitive information. Develop and implement: Data-centric access control models Risk-based authorization frameworks Privileged access controls Continuous entitlement reviews Excessive permissions identification Access anomaly detection Partner with Identity and Access Management teams to strengthen least-privilege principles across business and technology environments. Ensure access decisions are informed by data sensitivity, business context, user risk, and regulatory requirements. Establish a comprehensive view of the firm’s data protection control environment. Conduct enterprise-wide assessments to: Map existing controls Identify security gaps Measure control effectiveness Assess residual risk Prioritize remediation activities Develop risk-based roadmaps that focus resources on the most significant data protection exposures. Drive accountability across technology and business stakeholders to ensure timely remediation of material risks. Partner closely with the Data organization to ensure security is embedded throughout the data ecosystem. Influence the design of: Data platforms Data pipelines Analytics environments Governance frameworks AI and ML platforms Data products Promote security-by-design principles that enable innovation while reducing operational friction. Establish scalable security patterns that integrate directly into engineering workflows, automation pipelines, and platform services. Lead strategic modernization initiatives supporting the future state of data security. Drive improvements across: Enterprise encryption programs Key management services Automated key rotation Secrets management Ephemeral infrastructure Machine identity controls Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, and Enterprise Architecture teams to strengthen cryptographic hygiene and reduce operational risk. Develop forward-looking strategies that support emerging technology requirements and evolving regulatory expectations. Ensure data protection capabilities align with applicable regulatory and industry expectations, including: FFIEC NYDFS GDPR SEC requirements NIST frameworks ISO standards Serve as the executive leader for data protection reviews involving regulators, auditors, clients, and control assurance functions. Provide defensible and transparent reporting on the firm’s data protection posture and remediation activities. What We Value These skills will help you succeed in this role: Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, including the CISO, CIO, CDO, Risk leadership, and business executives. Translate complex technical and data risks into clear business decisions and investment priorities. Build strong partnerships across Security, Technology, Data, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and Risk organizations. Champion a culture where protecting sensitive data is viewed as a business imperative rather than a compliance exercise. Team Leadership & Development - Build and lead a high-performing global Data Protection organization. Develop teams responsible for: Data Security Engineering Data Discovery & Classification Data Governance Security Data Loss Prevention Data Access Governance Encryption & Key Management Mentor future leaders and establish a culture focused on innovation, accountability, automation, and measurable outcomes. Recognized leader in Data Security and Data Protection. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver measurable outcomes. Strong business acumen and executive presence. Deep understanding of modern clo

Director, HR Operations & Total Rewards (City of Poughkeepsie)

Our client, a confidential organization committed to operational excellence, is hiring a Director, HR Operations & Total Rewards to lead critical HR functions and drive strategic transformation within their Human Resources department. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role ideal for a dynamic professional ready to shape and optimize HR processes in a growing environment. Responsibilities Oversee and enhance end-to-end HR operational processes, including process audits, automation, and system optimization to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks. Lead the transition from manual/paper-based procedures to automated, efficient systems, building dashboards and reporting on HR data through HRIS platforms such as Paycor, and potentially ADP or Oracle. Provide oversight and backup support for payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating closely with Finance on provider negotiations and incentives. Manage benefits administration by overseeing claims, plan alignment, and open enrollment, and lead a 401(k) cleanup and consolidation project currently in RFP phase. Ensure HR compliance, oversee leave administration (via outsourced partners), and maintain a focus on regulatory adherence. Spearhead key projects over the first 6 to 12 months, including the overhaul of the 401(k) program, payroll assessments, and automation of HR workflows. Evaluate and potentially restructure the current HR team within 3-6 months, with plans to add an HR analyst to support ongoing operations. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced certifications are a plus. Proven experience in HR operations leadership with a focus on payroll oversight, HRIS systems, benefits administration, and process improvement. 5 years of HR operations experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or early director role. Demonstrated ability to lead automation initiatives, system integrations, and data reporting. Strong project management skills with a hands-on, build-and-fix approach in a fast-paced environment. Excellent cross-functional partnership skills, especially with Finance and external vendors. Deep understanding of payroll operations, particularly in complex or single-state environments, and familiarity with outsourced benefits and leave processes. Adept at analyzing workflows, identifying gaps, and implementing efficient solutions. Experience with system vendor evaluations and integrations (Paycor, ADP, Oracle). Background in benefits plan redesign and compliance management. Prior involvement in 401(k) program overhaul or similar benefit projects. Willingness to adapt to organizational needs and participate in confidential, strategic initiatives. Location in or near the Hudson Valley region (NY), with a hybrid work arrangement of 2-3 days onsite initially. Candidates should reside within approximately one hour of the location. Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Staff Engineer (Bethesda)

Why Join GEICO? At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers. Position Summary GEICO is seeking an experienced software engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation and platform engineering domain modernization as we redefine experience for our customers. Position Description Our Senior Staff Software Engineer works with our Manager, Distinguished and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve, and enhance existing systems and identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the velocity of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of technology, risk management, engineering best practices and strategic planning to design and implement highly scalable, available, and reliable systems with effective observability. Position Responsibilities Develop and drive the overall technical roadmap for the Digital Personal Auto Sales, aligning it with the organization's business goals and objectives. Work closely with executive leadership, tech teams, and other cross-discipline stakeholders to build optimal strategy for delivering platform services. Leverage technical and domain expertise to influence partners and leadership to create a force multiplier in achieving milestones in the team’s technical roadmap. Provide thought leadership in GIA Platform, staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to create effective strategy that minimizes business disruption while balancing the modernization of legacy platform components. Lead the design and architecture of resilient and scalable platform services, considering both on-premises and cloud-based solutions. Champion software development best practices and safe deployment processes to enable continuous, incremental delivery of business values. Contribute directly to and leading by example in day-to-day engineering activities (writing feature code and automated tests, raising PRs and reviewing peers’ PRs, developing and managing CI/CD pipelines, production support, among others) Develop and maintain comprehensive incident response plans to address various disaster scenarios across multiple partner integration points. Spearhead collaboration with various stakeholders in production readiness assessment and operational excellence. Hands-on software engineering and SDLC best practices (Technical Review Documents, Architecture, Software Development, Code Reviews, Testing, Production Readiness Reviews, among others) Evaluate, select, and implement modern technologies and tools to enhance our integration with various partners including but not limited to processes, compliance, and visibility. Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve our partner integration platform capabilities. Act as a trusted advisor to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Be a role model and mentor, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know‑how of our engineering and product community. Analyze cost and forecast, incorporating them into business plans Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes to ensure desired results, and demonstrate adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning Qualifications Fluency in at least one modern language (Go is preferred, .Net is a plus) Proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining highly scalable, available and reliable system in production Understanding of security best practices and data encryption technology Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, including stateful services management and storage Understanding of networking, caches, key/value stores, load balancing, global load balancing, queues, DNS and CDN Deep knowledge of DevOps practices, methodologies, and principles, along with a solid understanding of on prem and public cloud-based network, compute, and storage technologies In-depth knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture, IaaS and PaaS technologies, container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes), cloud efficiency and observability etc. Strong background in incident management Ability to create incident response playbooks, runbooks, incident triaging strategies, and post-incident analysis to drive continuous improvement in system reliability and availability Experience with open-source management and monitoring tools Experience with infrastructure automation, tooling, and configuration management frameworks (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Pulumi, Terraform, etc.) Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance standards Excellent leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and fostering professional growth Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving operational excellence Visionary thinker with the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities Exceptional leadership and communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Proven track record of successfully leading and building software in large and complex organizations Experience 10 years of professional experience in software development 8 years of experience with architecture and design 6 years of experience in open-source frameworks 4 years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud service providers Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience Annual Salary $115,000.00 - $260,000.00 The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The GEICO Pledge Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity. Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance. Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success. Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future. The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants. J-18808-Ljbffr

Principal Solutions Architect, Modernization & Transformation, Migration & Modernization (Boston)

Description AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and comprehensive support. We dive deep to understand each customer’s unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world’s most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow. Application Modernization Solution Architect At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we’re hiring Application Modernization Solution Architects to work with and enable our enterprise account teams and customers to accelerate their cloud adoption journey. Imagine being a part of a team where your ideas have the potential to change companies, reshape industries, and improve the lives of many. Picture working with cutting‑edge technology, the most dynamic businesses, and a talented & inclusive team. Envision being able to leverage the resources of a Fortune‑10 company within the atmosphere of a start‑up. Welcome to Amazon Web Services where you can have fun while making history. As an Application Modernization Solution Architect, you will have an exciting opportunity to help customers maximize the benefits of the cloud through application modernization. You must be effective at working with customer and partner leadership to qualify, develop, and close deals around migrating and modernizing applications, including large‑scale data center migrations, SAP, Oracle, VMware, and custom application refactoring. As a trusted advisor, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our enterprise account teams and solution architects to help customers accelerate their cloud migration journey, and modernize their business on AWS. Working with strategic customers, you will help them transform existing workloads by designing modern target architectures optimized for business agility, innovation, performance, resiliency, cost, and more. You will focus on understanding our customer’s key business drivers as well as their existing application architecture(s) to deliver a technical assessment to the customer, then use these inputs to design a reliable and scalable cloud architecture(s), as well as help build the overall migration and modernization plan. You will also collaborate with Business Development, Professional Services, Customer Solutions Managers (CSMs), and our Partner team to ensure successful management of customer progression through programs like the AWS Migration Acceleration Program. You will gain hands‑on technical credibility with internal as well as customer technical leaders, and will mentor other AWS solution architects on migration best practices. We Are Looking For Someone Who Is Passionate About Creating, articulating, and positioning an innovative and compelling value proposition so that customer executives clearly realize the benefits and transformation value of migrating to AWS Defining and executing technical migration and modernization strategies by working with highly technical teams within AWS (Solutions Architects, CSMs, Technical Account Managers, Professional Services consultants and Managed service partners) Delivering modern architectures such as microservices and event‑driven architectures using managed services and cloud native capabilities. Engaging with development, infrastructure, security, and IT operations teams at the customer to identify repeatable patterns and architectures for cloud migration Driving the co‑development of new go‑to‑market approaches and opportunities with the Geo business lead. Contributing to AWS internal and customer‑facing publications such as white papers and blogs as a means of scaling your knowledge. Identifying platform improvements, influencing future iterations of the AWS platform and the Migration Acceleration Program. Working as part of a cross‑functional team to identify, develop, and close deals. Engaging with C‑level customer executives to inspire, define and execute on Enterprise cloud migration strategies demonstrating thought‑leadership and a ‘can do’ approach to enterprise migrations, working backwards from customer needs. About The Team Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. Basic Qualifications 10 years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent Experience developing technology solutions and evangelising end‑to‑end technology roadmaps that guide IT transformations toward cloud computing Experience communicating across technical and non‑technical audiences and at C‑level, including training, workshops, publications Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of distributed systems design and implementation or equivalent Knowledge of large scale automation and workflow management or equivalent Knowledge of presentations and whiteboarding skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives, IT management, and developers Experience architecting, migrating, transforming or modernizing customer requirements to the cloud Experience in cloud architecture and CXO level engagement Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. USA, GA, Atlanta – 182,800.00 – 247,300.00 USD annually USA, IL, Chicago – 182,800.00 – 247,300.00 USD annually USA, MA, Boston – 182,800.00 – 247,300.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin – 182,800.00 – 247,300.00 USD annually USA, TX, Dallas – 182,800.00 – 247,300.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington – 182,800.00 – 247,300.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle – 182,800.00 – 247,300.00 USD annually Company Amazon Web Services, Inc. J-18808-Ljbffr