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     <title><![CDATA[ Sr Associate, Human Factors (Convergys) ]]></title>
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	 <description>PROJECT DESCRIPTION: <![CDATA[ Requisition ID: 11026 

Full Time  

Dimension & Scope:

Design and create specifications for graphical user interfaces (GUI) and web user interfaces (WUI) on assigned projects. Act as an internal consultant to user interface-related projectsat times providing technical guidance and process expertise from a technical and/or business standpoint.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilize User-Centered Design methodology to design, develop and maintain GUI and WUI specifications in support of complex business processes.Utilize GUI/WUI standards and guidelines.Work with internal customers to analyze business needs and processes; assist with performing task and work flow analysis. Build relationships with internal customers such as system engineers, developers, and product managers, as well as external customers, to help determine business requirements and user interface specifications (UIS).Assist with usability testing and other empirical user performance activities. Produce WUI and GUI requirements and user interface specifications. Assist with production of documents for both technical and non-technical audiences, including recommendation reports, and UI reviews.Code using HTML and JavaScript to perform client-side validation of data entry fields.Perform prototyping and protocycling for the GUI and WUI environment using interface design and development tools.

Education & Professional Certifications:

Entry into TCPBachelors Degree in related technical discipline AndTwo years relevant experience Or Masters Degree in related technical discipline OrSix years relevant experience without college degree.Movement within TCPMinimum two years experience in B1 Level TCP position.

Candidate Profile:

Solid experience in IT environment, with at least 2 years experience applying user-centered design principles in a multi-disciplinary environment.Previous experience in GUI/WUI design, development, and implementation using software application development languages and tools such as HTML, JavaScript, Visual Basic, FrontPage, and Dreamweaver (Java or other object language highly desirable).Previous experience in a cross-functional team environment highly desirable.Previous experience working in a production software environment. Experience working with multimedia desired. Proficient in applying human factors principles to solve complex business systems problems.Proficient in designing and coding with GUI development tools (e.g., Visual Basic, FrontPage, Dreamweaver). Some experience designing and coding using HTML, VBScript, JavaScript, etc.Team player qualities with ability to meet user needs in a cross-functional and distributed development environment.Ability to work with a diverse group of people, be open to the ideas of others, and change directions quickly if necessary for project success.Strong appreciation for customers  how they think and like to work.Good interpersonal and written communications skills; especially adept in making technical information and concepts understandable to a non-technical audience.Basic skills in the following areas: -multi-tasking and time management -organization and planning -customer and supplier relationships -analytical and tactical problem solving -customer service orientationWillingness to travel, when necessary.

More details and to apply: https://rm.convergys.com/MAIN/careerportal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=11026&szConcept=1 ]]> | AREAS OF EXPERTISE: <![CDATA[ Internet / Web, Computer Systems, Communications, Task Analysis, Test and Evaluation, Usability Reviews / Evaluations, Usability Testing, User Interface Design, Information Architecture, Telecommunication, Web Design ]]></description>
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     <title><![CDATA[ Sr Associate, Human Factors (Convergys) ]]></title>
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	 <pubDate><![CDATA[ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:23:09 -0400 ]]></pubDate>
	 <description>PROJECT DESCRIPTION: <![CDATA[ Requisition ID: 11026 

Full Time  

Dimension & Scope:

Design and create specifications for graphical user interfaces (GUI) and web user interfaces (WUI) on assigned projects. Act as an internal consultant to user interface-related projectsat times providing technical guidance and process expertise from a technical and/or business standpoint.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilize User-Centered Design methodology to design, develop and maintain GUI and WUI specifications in support of complex business processes.Utilize GUI/WUI standards and guidelines.Work with internal customers to analyze business needs and processes; assist with performing task and work flow analysis. Build relationships with internal customers such as system engineers, developers, and product managers, as well as external customers, to help determine business requirements and user interface specifications (UIS).Assist with usability testing and other empirical user performance activities. Produce WUI and GUI requirements and user interface specifications. Assist with production of documents for both technical and non-technical audiences, including recommendation reports, and UI reviews.Code using HTML and JavaScript to perform client-side validation of data entry fields.Perform prototyping and protocycling for the GUI and WUI environment using interface design and development tools.

Education & Professional Certifications:

Entry into TCPBachelors Degree in related technical discipline AndTwo years relevant experience Or Masters Degree in related technical discipline OrSix years relevant experience without college degree.Movement within TCPMinimum two years experience in B1 Level TCP position.

Candidate Profile:

Solid experience in IT environment, with at least 2 years experience applying user-centered design principles in a multi-disciplinary environment.Previous experience in GUI/WUI design, development, and implementation using software application development languages and tools such as HTML, JavaScript, Visual Basic, FrontPage, and Dreamweaver (Java or other object language highly desirable).Previous experience in a cross-functional team environment highly desirable.Previous experience working in a production software environment. Experience working with multimedia desired. Proficient in applying human factors principles to solve complex business systems problems.Proficient in designing and coding with GUI development tools (e.g., Visual Basic, FrontPage, Dreamweaver). Some experience designing and coding using HTML, VBScript, JavaScript, etc.Team player qualities with ability to meet user needs in a cross-functional and distributed development environment.Ability to work with a diverse group of people, be open to the ideas of others, and change directions quickly if necessary for project success.Strong appreciation for customers  how they think and like to work.Good interpersonal and written communications skills; especially adept in making technical information and concepts understandable to a non-technical audience.Basic skills in the following areas: -multi-tasking and time management -organization and planning -customer and supplier relationships -analytical and tactical problem solving -customer service orientationWillingness to travel, when necessary.

More details and to apply: https://rm.convergys.com/MAIN/careerportal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=11026&szConcept=1 ]]> | AREAS OF EXPERTISE: <![CDATA[ Internet / Web, Computer Systems, Communications, Task Analysis, Test and Evaluation, Usability Reviews / Evaluations, Usability Testing, User Interface Design, Information Architecture, Telecommunication, Web Design ]]></description>
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     <title><![CDATA[ Developer portal usability/design study ]]></title>
     <author>info@hfscout.com (Posted for <![CDATA[ AMD ]]>)</author>
     <link>http://hfscout.com/jobseekers/job-info.php?job_id=<![CDATA[ 7 ]]></link>
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	 <pubDate><![CDATA[ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:32:13 -0400 ]]></pubDate>
	 <description>PROJECT DESCRIPTION: <![CDATA[ Evaluate the usability and effectiveness of corporate developer outreach portal. Produce actionable recommendations for improving: Design/branding, information architecture, navigational scheme, graphical and page layouts, targeting key audiences, localization, etc. ]]> | AREAS OF EXPERTISE: <![CDATA[ Internet / Web, Test and Evaluation, Usability Testing, User Interface Design, Information Architecture, Visual Design, Web Design ]]></description>
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