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The following career opportunities are available:

Data Architect
Client Service Manager

Data Architect

Nielsen Claritas (www.claritas.com), the premier provider of intelligent marketing information and target marketing services in a business to business environment, has an exciting opportunity for a Data Architect.

The Data Architect provides data and metadata services supporting the understanding, definition, and maintenance of Claritas' data and metadata to product managers, developers, functional owners and other Claritas stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Assists in the definition and documentation of data architecture through gathering of requirements from end-user departments or through reverse engineering of existing data uses.
Provides services and verifies quality through all stages of implementation
Performs a variety of complicated tasks in support of the definition, structure, integration and maintenance of data in the enterprise.
Facilitates and documents the agreements on appropriate corporate data and its usage.
Understands how the data relates to the current workflow and potential future processes.
Remains abreast of industry developments and trends.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist.
Facilitates resolution of differing data usage.
May lead and direct the work of others (informally or formally).
Data flow diagramming and modeling.
Research, analyze, and document data entities, information exchanges, and system data exchanges

Requirements:

BA/BS in Computer Science, or related engineering field.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Excellent written and oral communicate skills.
4-5 years experience with Oracle, Unix, SQL, PL/SQL, Sharepoint and E/R Studio.
Experience with Microsoft office packages including Outlook
Has mastery-level knowledge of a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Data Architecture.
Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills
Be able to gather complex business requirements and create solutions
Deliver quality work on time with multiple, competing priorities
Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Be detail-oriented and result-focused with total commitment to team success, excellence, and quality assurance
Possess a thorough understanding of:
Database technologies
Data Warehouse methodologies
ETL design and implementation experience
Oracle or DB2 or SqlServer or other mainstream database technology
Best practices and methodologies in data design, conceptual and logical modeling
Metadata / Ontologies
Business Intelligence and/or Analytical tools( e.g. Business Objects, Cognos, Microsoft SSRS, Actuate, Microstragegy, SAS or Other)
Be able to work well with a diverse team that includes several architects, SMEs, database developers, data quality analysts, DBAs, metadata analysts, etc.

A career is more than a job. It's about training and education. Competitive salaries. Growth opportunities. Comprehensive benefits. Job satisfaction. At Claritas, we offer this and more – including the opportunity to work at a profitable and stable (35 years) high-tech company that's been honored by the AeA, the San Diego Society of Human Resources Management, New York State Best Places to Work and the Direct Marketing Association.

For consideration for this position, please email resume and salary history to: jobs@claritas.com.

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Client Service Manager

Claritas (www.claritas.com), the premier leader in precision marketing solutions, has an exciting opportunity for a Client Service Manager in our Arlington office. The successful candidate will be part of a consultative team responsible for acquisition and growth, and development of new and existing clients in the Retail, Restaurant and Real Estate industries.

Responsibilities:

MAINTAIN regular contact with all client accounts
PREPARE & DELIVER client presentations
IDENTIFY cross-sell opportunities
PROVIDE applications support and training on the use of our software products, databases, and segmentation systems
PREPARE technical specifications & written analysis for custom projects
GROW contacts within existing client organization
MAINTAIN adequate technical/product knowledge
DEVELOP & MAINTAIN awareness of both the information industry and assigned industry focus
COMPLETE all sales forecasts on time
MAINTAIN all client contact in Avenue/Pipeline
TRAVEL on average 30-40% of time
MANAGE & SERVICE assigned accounts
PREPARE renewal & upsell proposals with detailed quotations

Secondary:

ASSIST sales team in new business activities
ACT as backup for other Field stuff

Requirements:

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
Excellent business/analytic writing and presentation skills
Previous experience with desk-top analysis/mapping package
Previous experience with demographics and/or research databases
Excellent working knowledge of all Claritas products and services
Minimum 3 years business experience

For consideration for this position, please email resume and salary history to: salesjobs@claritas.com.

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