• Develops and manages relations with various state entities including but not limited to: Governors Offices, State Legislatures, Jurisdictional Agencies, and State Boards of Education • Serves as the lead state lobbyist responsible for outreach and execution of the state strategy in assigned states. • Responsible for planning, execution and attainment of state revenue goals targeting state budgets and legislative appropriations. • Is accountable for and works with legislators and lobbyists to maintain current legislation that supports ACT State Contracts and grows existing revenue. • Is accountable for and works with legislators and lobbyists to introduce new legislation that will support the introduction of ACT State Contracts and drive revenue. • Is accountable for and works with legislators and lobbyists to suppress and defeat proposed legislation by competitors and other entities that would be detrimental to ACT. • Monitors, analyzes and communicates the impacts or potential impacts of state legislation or regulations. • Serves as a member of internal teams in support of strategic state goals. • Develops and maintains relationships with ACT internal departments and leadership to identify operational issues requiring legislative action. • Works with RFP teams to provide insight into RFP strategy and response development as appropriate based on legislative directives of given states. • Assists State Partnerships in developing comprehensive State Plans including but not limited to: incorporating legislative priorities, providing legislative landscape, and identifying legislative key players. • Analyzes competitive intelligence, local information, and strategic advantages in order to develop best strategies to drive future business opportunities from a policy/advocacy perspective. • Provides leadership, problem solving, and decision-making; works closely with state clients and contacts to identify and select solutions that best meet their needs. • Provides excellent customer service and stellar, professional communication to external audiences. • Responsible for strict compliance with all applicable lobbying, reporting, and gift laws.

Title: Program Assistant 3, Medill Location: Evanston United States Job Description: Department: Alumni Relations & Development Salary/Grade: NEX/11 Target hiring range for this position will be between be range is as be $22.98-$24.77 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Job Summary: The Program Assistant 3, Medill School, supports alumni relations and development efforts at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. This position works directly with the Director of Development and Associate Director and provide a variety of programmatic and administrative support. This may include utilizing database software; creating briefings, reports, and fundraising proposals; drafting correspondence and facilitating donor acknowledgements; preparing agendas and materials for fundraiser visits, including travel arrangements; assisting with events; etc. This professional must work collaboratively with other Program Assistants, chief development officers, fundraisers, and other colleagues across the Alumni Relations and Development organization. Please note: This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, up to two days remote and three onsite Specific Responsibilities: Documents & Databases - Prepares materials (reports, briefings, proposals, agendas) for external and internal audiences, including donor briefings, dean briefings, pipeline reports, goal projections, and more - Proofreads materials for spelling and grammar - Creates and maintains standard spreadsheets and/or databases, primarily the donor database. Within the donor database, maintains confidential record files, enters proposal information, pulls reports, tracks gifts, etc. to support the fundraising work of the managers, relevant university leaders, and the school and unit teams as needed - Independently responds to and composes correspondence - Supports stewardship efforts related to administration and acknowledgement of gifts and impact reporting Accounting - Approves appropriate expenses, purchases and reimbursements per budget - Creates and maintains financial records - Prepares forms - Verifies appropriateness and accuracy of charges - Processes and reconciles expenses, accounting transfers, and/or appropriation changes - Updates financial transaction spreadsheets and databases - Processes vendor contracts and payments as necessary Coordination - Organizes and coordinates events which may include creating timelines, scheduling rooms and/or speakers, identifying and confirming vendors, processing contracts, drafting invitations and guest lists, tracking responses, developing day-of materials, staffing events - Coordinates with Medill staff on scheduling, communications, donor contacts, data management and donations - Coordinates complex itineraries involving domestic and/or international travel, etc - Verifies invoices and expense reports; and/or reconciles to budget Contacts - Screens and prioritizes incoming calls and emails - Responds to inquiries, with appropriate prioritization and judgement of both internal and external audiences - Provides basic interpretation of policies and procedures - Researches information to resolve problems or issues Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: - A high school diploma or its equivalent along with 2 years of administrative support experience is required. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) Administrative Support: Ability to provide reliable, detail‑oriented support to ensure smooth daily operations and efficient workflow. Demonstrated skill in coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and handling inquiries with professionalism. Capacity to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and deliver timely assistance to staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in standard office software and ability to learn new tools quickly. (Microsoft Office Suite and mail merge or similar programs.) Communication Skills: Demonstrated clear and professional verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey information effectively with all stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Interest and experience in journalism, marketing communications and/or education desirable. Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities) Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with colleagues across teams and levels; strong listening skills; customer-service orientation. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to generate new ideas, contribute constructively to discussions, and proactively move projects forward. Ability to seek out information independently, apply sound judgment, and bring practical solutions to challenges. Experience working effectively both independently and in collaboration with others to resolve issues and advance goals. Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to stay organized and effective in a fast‑paced setting. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adjust quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining quality and professionalism. Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. 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Role Description A leading aerospace organization is seeking a highly experienced Program Scheduler to support a complex, high-visibility DoD program. This role is critical to ensuring program execution success through the development, integration, and management of enterprise-level schedules. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep expertise in Integrated Master Planning (IMP) and Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), capable of aligning cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and customers to a unified program timeline. - Develop, maintain, and manage Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for large-scale aerospace programs - Lead schedule integration efforts across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with program milestones and contractual requirements - Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and what-if scenario planning - Support and manage Earned Value Management System (EVMS) scheduling processes, including baseline development and performance tracking - Collaborate with internal program teams, leadership, customers, and subcontractors to ensure schedule integrity and transparency - Provide guidance and training to program teams on scheduling best practices and tools - Partner with cost and program management teams to support forecasting, reporting, and decision-making - Drive continuous improvement in scheduling processes, tools, and governance Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required - 10+ years of program scheduling experience supporting DoD and/or DOE programs - Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Open Plan Professional (OPP), and/or Microsoft Project - Demonstrated experience building and managing resource-loaded, integrated schedules - Strong understanding of EVMS principles, schedule compliance, and reporting requirements - Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Preferred Qualifications - Active or prior security clearance - Experience working on large, complex aerospace or defense programs - Familiarity with DCMA schedule assessment guidelines (e.g., 14-point assessment) Additional Details - This is a fully remote position with occasional travel as needed to support program milestones and stakeholder engagement.

Drive revenue by selling Finance & Insurance products, conduct virtual transactions, and maintain strong customer relationships while achieving performance targets and enhancing customer satisfaction throughout the purchasing process.