Integrated Marketing Systems (IMS), a Dodge Data & Analytics Company, (http://www.imsinfo.com) is a nationally recognized research firm that offers Architectural, Engineering and Construction firms critical information they need to pursue current and upcoming public-sector projects.
IMS offers a competitive starting wage, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k and room for advancement.
POSITION SUMMARY
Support research operations by evaluating and coordinating the source-management efforts of the offshore team. Assist client services and research teams by investigating client inquiries and correcting errors in published project announcements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
HIGH-LEVEL SOURCE MANAGEMENT (75%)
● Coordinate the use of bots, manuals, and Mobius scrapes to most effectively monitor project sources
● Monitor performance of offshore Source Analysts (SA)
● Update reports with performance indicators
● Audit SA source changes for accuracy
● Determine whether to start/stop monitoring sources based on project production feasibility
● Perform QA on newly added sources
● Manage login information for agency websites
● Ensure the timeliness of data acquisition by monitoring data sources for delays
● Communicate source-management changes to offshore team
SOLICITATION PROJECT SUPPORT (15%)
• Contact agencies via phone and/or email for clarifications needed prior to publication
● Assist with overflow writing
● Answer questions in project-related Slack channels
ASSIST CLIENT SERVICES/SALES WITH RESEARCH-RELATED TASKS (10%)
● Provide Client Services Team with the information needed to respond to client inquiries
● Update projects with corrections when needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands/conditions described below are representative of those that must be met/tolerated by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Sitting at a desk for sometimes long and continuous periods of time
• Using a keyboard to perform research, and to communicate through written means for sometimes long and continuous periods of time
• Looking at a computer monitor for sometimes long and continuous periods of time
• Intermittently answering or making calls on the telephone, standing, walking, reaching, and stooping
• Exposure to low to the moderate noise level
QUALIFICATIONS
Incumbents must demonstrate the ability to:
• Appear for work on time
• Follow directions from a supervisor and interact well with co-workers
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Comply with corporate policies, goals, and objectives
• Exhibit professionalism, initiative, and commitment
Incumbents will contribute to a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that they get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
In addition, the education, experience, and other skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
EDUCATION
• Minimum of high school diploma; college degree strongly preferred
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
• N/A
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Experience with data entry, data management, or content-scraping is required
• Knowledge of IMS operations and/or workflow in identifying current RFPs/RFQs are preferred
KEY SKILLS SET
• Critical thinking and written/verbal communication skills
• Time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Detail orientation for accuracy
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Proficiency with internet browsers and internet research
• Working knowledge of HTML coding is preferred
LOCATION:
San Diego, CA - three blocks from the ocean in Pacific Beach
IMS, a Dodge Data & Analytics company, is a strong advocate of workforce diversity, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on any legally protected status or characteristic: Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.