College Board - Finance DepartmentHybrid - NYC(Onsite a few times per Month)About the TeamThe Investments & Strategic Initiatives (I&SI) team at the College Board is a highly visible and prestigious group that offers tremendous opportunities for professional development. This is a team of four that is committed to delivering top-notch financial and strategic analysis to support critical business and investment decisions. This team has unique exposure to the fast-growing EdTech and impact investing sectors and will collaborate closely with other divisions, including the well-known Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, and BigFuture programs. This team is at the forefront of EdTech investments and will help to drive meaningful change that transforms the lives of students across the globe.About the OpportunityAs an Associate on the I&SI team, you will play an integral role in driving financial excellence at the College Board. Your responsibilities will include building sophisticated financial models, developing compelling business cases, and evaluating equity investments and strategic initiatives that align with the College Board's mission. You will be instrumental in identifying new areas of growth and making significant contributions to preserve the College Board's financial strength, ensuring that all students have access to a bright and prosperous future. In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior leaders from the Finance, Strategy, and Executive Leadership teams to evaluate and execute strategic initiatives and impact investments. We encourage applicants who aspire to attend a top Business School to pursue their MBA after 2-3 years, in the past, this has differentiated previous Associates from those who follow a more conventional path.In this role, you will:Lead Corporate Finance Projects (50%)Partner with business and finance leaders to provide analytical support to optimize strategic decisions.Build and maintain complex financial models including 3-statement forecast models, buy-versus-build analysis, and financial return analysis.Evaluate financial impact of acquisitions and strategic partnership opportunities.Prepare effective presentation materials and memos that summarize financial analysis and recommendations for senior executives.Develop deep expertise in College Board programs and new markets that are of strategic importance to the College Board.Grow our Impact Investment Portfolio (50%)Originate investments in mission-aligned private companies for the College Board's growing impact investment portfolio via industry research and meetings with Edtech investors and entrepreneurs.Participate in due diligence process to evaluate mission impact potential, financial return, and strategic benefits of investments in early-stage education technology companies.Lead all aspects of the financial analysis to evaluate investment opportunities.Support portfolio management and reporting process for impact investment portfolio.Prepare investment memos and participate in Investment Committee approval meetings.Research public and private companies in the education technology sector and prepare company overviews for College Board executive leadership. About you, you have:A minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis, in investment banking or a principal investing role. Exceptional attention to detail.Professional training in financial modeling and valuation, and a strong understanding of accounting.Strong quantitative skills with a finance, accounting and/or related background.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitating meetings and presenting remotely and in-person to senior executives.The ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities when given the opportunity.Strong work ethic along with a high level of enthusiasm, initiative, and leadership aspirations.A strong interest in expanding educational opportunities for all students.A bachelor's degree (finance, accounting, or business preferred).Ability to work in the US without sponsorship.About Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximate 8-week process.About Our Benefits & CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $80,000-130,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary. Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criterion.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and more.Recognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibility.A job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive.You can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard.We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals.We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.#LI-TheAcorn#LI-Hybrid

Configuration Manager

TechFlow, Inc., Montgomery

TechFlow Inc. has an opportunity for a Configuration Manager with experiencein application development and sustainment activities for existing Department of Defense (DoD) systems in AWS and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will help our cross-functional team to provide life cycle support for the Enterprise Logistics Readiness Portfolio, Cargo and Personnel Movement Product Line Family of Systems at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL. They will have the knowledge and experience to lead and manage all system configuration management (CM) activities for the assigned systems, including documenting and auditing baselines, establishing status accounting procedures, and training project personnel on CM processes as needed. Effective communication, coordination and collaboration with multiple stakeholders are a must to maintain and enhance system/product capabilities, gain efficiencies and improvements, continue quick and effective issue resolution, and ensure production systems remain operational.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for and conducts system configuration management activities across all assigned programs and delivered productsDocuments, maintains, reviews (at least annually), properly coordinates, and distributes updates for the assigned systemsEstablishes and maintains a configuration baseline library, and access proceduresProvides CI numbering schema and identifies all deliverable software products, support tools, documents, etc. under configuration controlEstablishes status accounting proceduresTrains project personnel as needed on established CM process and proceduresAudits program baselines and CM activities prior to software releaseParticipates in program reviewsDistributes Interface Requirements Agreement (IRA) tracker to functionals for updatesTrack status and coordinate annual reviews of IRAsEnsures version control of all software products is maintained during all government software testingMaintains, tracks and coordinates Problem/Deficiency Reports (P/DR), Security Problem Reports (SPRs), System Advisory Notices (SANs), and Software Release PackagesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical area. Master's degree may substitute for 2 years' experienceExperience: 4+ years' (minimum) in a combination of the following areas of expertise: Conducting system configuration management activities across all assigned programs and delivered products Developing and maintaining a Configuration Baseline and Configuration Item numbering schema Auditing Program baselines and CM activities Tracking status and coordinating annual reviews of IRAs Maintaining version control of all related software products Working in an Agile Development and sustainment environment Experienced with appropriate task order related tools (or equivalent) such as: TFS, Jira, Jira Service Management, Remedy, Confluence, Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge of DoD Transportation functions and terminologyFamiliar with DoD Business Systems functionsExperience in updating and maintaining a configuration management planActive DoD Secret ClearanceMust meet DoD 8140 - Systems Developer-Intermediate experience and/or certification requirementsPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting specific DoD Transportation SystemsExperience with development, test, and production environments in AWS, and Azure, especially GovCloud/CloudOne (C1), as well as DISA data centersExperienced with additional task order related tools (or equivalent) such as: BitBucket, Jenkins, Artifactory#techflowBenefitsFounded in 1995 at the start of the dot-com revolution, TechFlow helped large commercial clients such as DreamWorks, Toshiba, MGM, and others modernize their business systems. Today, with deep operational roots in the bi-coastal innovation hubs of California and Washington DC, TechFlow continues as a leader in applying innovative engineering, technology, integration solutions, and support services to the Federal Government's most demanding mission and business challenges.Our culture thrives on out-of-the-box thinking and the unique powerful entrepreneurial expressions of our employee-owners. As a 100% employee-owned company, we have a shared expectation of commitment, accountability, and responsibility driven by a culture that embraces innovation and new ideas. Our goal is not to do what has been done, but to do it better.TechFlow has four principal lines of business: Platform Services, Digital Services, Base Operations and Energy and Mobility Solutions. Our company has a strong track record of successful contracts in both areas and encourages cross-collaboration.TechFlow, Inc is 100% employee-owned. Come make a difference in a job that contributes to your future and helps us build an agile workplace!Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) - Pride in being an employee-owner and annual employer contribution (per plan guidelines)401k plan with Roth optionEligibility for an employer matchImmediate vestingPaid time offHolidays - 11 paid holidays per yearComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansCompany-paid Life & AD&D insurance planEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ResourcesCompany-paid training and development programVoluntary benefits include:Life & AD&D Insurance for employee, spouse, and childrenShort-term and long-term disability (per plan guidelines)Legal Shield and Identity Theft protection plansPet Insurance