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El Monte, CA1 day ago

$22–$22 Per Hour

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, operations, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of quality experience, including experience with complex programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Ensures the accuracy of various tests, equipment, actions, procedures and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and operational reviews; works with teams to resolve discrepancies.

San Jose, CA16 days ago

Full-time
Employee

The role requires consultant-level communication skills, the ability to coalesce related requests and offer solutions that satisfy multiple requirements, and Software Development Life Cycle discipline: gathering & documenting and confirming requirements gathering, designing solution, obtaining Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) signoff, coding, testing/validation, UAT, & documentation. This consultant will provide end-to-end delivery of reporting and analytics solutions in the Epic Cogito Clarity Custody Health space, especially on Ambulatory, Inpatient, Regulatory / State required fillings, Quality and related metrics.

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Los Angeles, CA2 days ago

$53–$65 Per Hour

Extracts data using advanced report-writing skills, exports and imports data between separate systems and/or databases, performs clinical software structural and logical analysis, and performs data validation and statistical analysis as needed. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

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Los Angeles, CA2 days ago

$65–$75 Per Hour

Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience with design, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading, testing, and supporting clinical imaging applications (i.e., Cerner RadNet, Fuji PACS/CV, PowerScribe 360, Varian Aria, Natus Xltek, Provation) or the equivalent combination of experience and education that would demonstrate the capability to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Summary: The Imaging Applications Analyst II, under minimal supervision, is responsible for the design, implementation, validation, and support of multiple imaging applications (RIS, Radiology PACS, Cardiology PACS, Voice Dictation, Advanced Post Processing, RadOnc EMR, EKG/EEG, GI) and related ancillary systems.

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Clovis, CA2 days ago

$25–$28 Per Hour

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Aliso Viejo, CA8 days ago

Remote

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure data services including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, and Azure Data Lake. Job Description : Support enterprise healthcare initiatives for a U.S. payer by transforming operational data into actionable BI and analytics solutions.

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Foster City, CAToday

$137,400–$212,500 Per Year

The AI Center of Excellence (AI COE), part of the Global Data Office, is at the forefront of this mission—developing reusable AI/ML frameworks, enabling agentic AI workflows, and accelerating innovation across Visa’s data science community. Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Aliso Viejo, CA7 days ago

$46–$50 Per Hour

The ideal candidate should be able to bridge business and technology teams, perform deep data analysis, and support end-to-end requirements gathering, validation, and reporting. Perform hands-on data analysis using SQL, including writing complex queries, joins, subqueries, CTEs, and performance-optimized queries.

San Dimas, CA9 days ago

$80,000–$110,000 Per Year

Under the direction of the Finance Planning & Analysis Manager, the Financial Analyst is responsible for conducting financial analysis, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and communicates effectively across all levels of the organization.

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Irvine, CA5 days ago

$100,000–$124,000

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

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Aliso Viejo, CA1 day ago

$40–$45 Per Hour

This role is critical in validating, certifying, and ensuring high-quality data as part of a unified data fabric migration into Snowflake. You will play a key role in ensuring data integrity, supporting analytics, and enabling accurate reporting for business stakeholders.

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Foster City, CA1 day ago

$123,000–$190,900 Per Year

Preferred Qualifications • 2 years or more with an Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD in Computer Science) • Proficiency in implementing and fine-tuning AI models using popular frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) • Exposure to leading-edge areas such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Stream Computing and MLOps. Translate complex business challenges into clear engineering roadmaps, user requirements, and technical specifications that enable breakthrough innovation across payment flows, fraud intelligence, data products, and real‑time commerce platforms.

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Santa Ana, CAToday

$45.77–$45.77 Per Hour
Temporary
Contractor
Full-time

The role partners with business users, SMEs, technology partners, product teams, data/reporting teams, and other stakeholders to understand business problems, define use cases, document current-state and future-state processes, gather requirements, and translate business needs into clear business, system, data, and technical-ready specifications. This position supports the Strategic Analysis Group work by helping convert business questions and use cases into practical deliverables such as process maps, use cases, user stories, requirements documentation, data dictionary entries, context diagrams, testing support materials, training documentation, and stakeholder-ready summaries.

Irvine, California9 days ago

$150,000–$165,000 Per Year

System configurations, Workflows, Concept creation, Scoring, Feasibility analysis, Product classifications, Item structures, Templates, Item publishing, Attribute groups, Costing prototypes, Cost rollup, Quality test plans, Pricing setups, Customer product mapping, Order enablement, BOM management, ECO workflows, Revision controls, Approval rules (BPM), Cross functional integrations with PPM, R&D, Sourcing, Finance etc., and other oracle system administration/functional responsibilities. This role will be responsible for the entire delivery of systems solutions: Requirements, Fit-Gap assessment, Solution Designs, Configurations, Business process flow setups, Implementation, Cutover, Validation, and Operational maintenance of PLM track modules and custom extensions, ensuring they are tightly aligned with both the Oracle Fusion platform and Client’s business processes.

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Cupertino,, CaliforniaToday

$70–$74 Per Hour
Contractor

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup.

Santa Ana, CA10 days ago

Manage asset accounting and lifecycle tracking within ERP systems, including capitalization and depreciation processes. Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and inventory adjustments in compliance with GAAP.

New!

Cupertino,, California5 days ago

$45–$48 Per Hour
Contractor

New!

Santa Ana, CAToday

Remote

$40–$45.45 Per Hour

Partner with business users, SMEs, technology partners, product teams, data/reporting teams, and other stakeholders to understand business problems and translate business needs into clear specifications. Participate in business analysis and systems analysis activities to support defined business needs, process improvement, reporting, data, and technology enablement efforts.

San Francisco, CA13 days ago

$104,900–$163,000 Per Year

Mid-senior level experience in Sales Enablement / Sales Operations with a clear focus on pipeline management & sales forecasting • Excellent numeracy, literacy and analytical skills with the ability to create, model and interrogate detailed sales performance data • Deep Experience using Salesforce CRM & Playbook • Highly collaborative with exceptional people skills to manage many and varied stakeholders - able to work effectively with diverse audiences, management levels, cultures, and personalities • Able to interpret data and effectively present through written, verbal and presentation communications to different audiences • Demonstrated ability to be productive with minimal supervision. Create and manage dashboards and reports to provide sales intelligence to leaders to improve strategies and sales effectiveness, ensuring availability and provision of relevant pipeline and forecast reports and dashboards to sales management.

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Aliso Viejo, CA2 days ago

SAN RAMON, CA17 days ago

Full-time
Employee

offer solutions that satisfy multiple requirements, and Software Development Life Cycle discipline: Gathering & documenting and confirming requirements gathering, Designing solution. Clarity Custody Health space, especially on Ambulatory, Inpatient, Regulatory / State required fillings, Quality and related metrics.

Oakland, CA or Sacramento, CA, CA7 days ago

$45–$50 Per Hour

Creates automated data routines and processes for reporting and data delivery ensuring accurate data manipulation and data cleansing. Analyzes data using various statistical tools to develop ad hoc reports, statistics, trends and profiles.

Sacramento, CA13 days ago

Temporary
Contractor

This role is responsible for bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure successful project outcomes from initiation through project readiness. - Collaborate with business owners, IT managers, and subject matter experts to develop system diagrams and solution designs.

Oakland, CA7 days ago

$60–$75 Per Hour

Provide oversight for the 24-hour clock packages processing to ensure timely bill delivery as agreed with the Meter to Cash Customer Care organization metrics and service level agreements. Analyze existing SmartMeter application interfaces and tools, prepare logical models and procedures, create SQL code and scheduling scripts, and test/debug the application interfaces and tools.

Ridgecrest, CA7 days ago

$73,160–$95,000 Per Year

Directly support Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division customers by describing the parametric/operational capabilities, quantities, and geographical locations of the most current, viable threat systems available/in-use throughout the world today. Provide analytical support and population of threat data parameters ensuring data input accuracy for threat system parameters, weapons, systems, and operational modes.

El Segundo, CA30 days ago

$70,000–$115,000 Per Year

IDS is currently searching for a Business Analyst with experience in Department of Defense (DoD) financial management processes, government financial and accounting systems, acquisition and budgeting processes, and relational databases to provide support and training on-site to a government customer. When determining an applicant’s compensation, various factors are taken into consideration including, but not limited to: geographic location, relevant prior work experience, relevant training, special skills/competencies, education, clearance, licenses/certifications, labor categories/contract rates and other business needs.

El Segundo, CA30 days ago

$110,000–$140,000 Per Year

This position is based in El Segundo, CA, and involves close collaboration with the Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Space Sensing senior leadership, HQ USSF, Combat Forces Command (CFC), and representatives from other Services, Combatant Commands, and other government agencies. When determining an applicant’s compensation, various factors are taken into consideration including, but not limited to: geographic location, relevant prior work experience, relevant training, special skills/competencies, education, clearance, licenses/certifications, labor categories/contract rates and other business needs.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA6 days ago

Completion of technical training and at least 10 years of related experience; or an associate degree and 7 years of related experience; or a related bachelor's degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics) and 4 years of related experience; or a related Master's degree and 2 years of related experience. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

New!

Cupertino, CA1 day ago

Full-time
Employee

Send resume by mail to 19200 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 200, Cupertino, CA 95014, Attn: K. Master’s degree required) and a job opening for Technical Program Manager ($180k/yr.

Cupertino,, California9 days ago

$50–$55 Per Hour
Contractor

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. You will be responsible for creating QA plans, supporting QA efforts in the localization lab, fixing bugs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality localized products in up to 40 languages simultaneously.

Santa Clara,, California9 days ago

Contractor

Oakland, CA8 days ago

Thousand Oaks, CA14 days ago

Temporary
Contractor
Full-time

This role is responsible for developing, qualifying, and transferring state-of-the-art and fit-for-purpose quantitative potency and biological characterization assays, as well as supporting sample testing and regulatory submissions. Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Laboratory Analyst for an Onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Edwards Air Force Base, CA10 days ago

Completion of technical training and at least 20 years of related experience; or an associate's degree and 16 years of related experience; or a related bachelor's degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics) and 14 years of related experience; or a related master's degree and 10 years of related experience. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

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Sacramento, CA3 days ago

$46.24–$65.27 Per Hour

Associate Air Quality Specialist -- The design and use of air quality control devices, instruments, equipment and various types of industrial processes; major types and sources of air pollution; purposes and procedures of various public and private agencies involved in air quality; criteria and procedures for siting air monitoring stations, air monitoring telemetry system operation, and quality assurance procedures for air monitoring and meteorological data; concepts, methods, and practices of vehicle fleet operation; manufacturing techniques and design concepts of vehicle technology; clean fuels technology and associated products; model concepts of emission inventory. Associate Air Quality Specialist – Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in life or physical science with major coursework in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental science, industrial technology or a field related to the specific program and two years of full time experience as an Assistant Air Quality Specialist or two years of full time experience performing duties in the areas of inspection, investigation, evaluation, monitoring, or rule development for stationary or mobile sources of air contaminants or clean fuels; or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

Aliso Viejo, CA11 days ago

Remote

Job Description:We're really looking for a candidate with a strong Business Analyst background that can also has experience as a Scrum Master Role Title Salesforce Business Analyst Experience 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with strong exposure to Salesforce platforms. The role involves requirement gathering, user story creation, stakeholder coordination, and supporting Agile delivery to ensure Salesforce solutions deliver measurable business value.

San Francisco, CA29 days ago

$39.44–$62 Per Hour
Temporary
Contractor
Full-time

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. Strong expertise in Microsoft Power Platform: Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboard design), Power Automate (workflow automation), Power Apps (application development), and SharePoint / Microsoft Lists (data workflows).

Carlsbad, CA13 days ago

Full-time
Employee

2-3 years of experience with technologies and processing environments used to support the Pick, Pack, Ship (PPS) process, such as Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, and Order Management systems; experience with QAD Precision/Trax is also preferred. 1-2 years of experience working with and supporting machine automation systems, such as conveyors, print and apply applicators, in-line weigh scales, and case sealers.

Edwards Air Force Base, CA12 days ago

Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. This includes managing/coordinating data requests, automating & optimizing the data ingestion processes, IADS screen building, ensuring data/media control, and work closely with Discipline Engineers to ensure mission support needs are met.

Pleasanton, CA13 days ago

$70–$80 Per Hour
Full-time
Employee

Proficiency with Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).Do you have experince in datawarehousing with GCP , Please share your experience on below skill set along with resume DW Migration to GCP. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries.

Alhambra, CA30+ days ago

$25–$32 Per Year
Full-time

Responsibilities include system configurations, creation and execution of test plans, delivering on project deliverables, performing quality assurance tasks, resolving escalated client-specific issues, and collaborating with internal team members and other departments for client deliverables and special projects. Job Description: Configuration Analyst is responsible for serving as the day-to-day liaison for our client contacts and their respective healthcare providers and vendors during implementations.

Irvine, CA7 days ago

Full-time
Employee

What You Will DoMonitor various inboxes and address the needs of our internal customer base, primarily sales and sales leadersQuery data for various ad-hoc data needsIdentify and analyze trends to present to peers and managersEesign, develop, and deploy various KPIs to track Service Quality, Productivity, Frequency, and Severity, along with developing reports to track new initiatives, annual performance goals, and provide analysis for recent resultsHighly organized and able to work on multiple projects and ad-hoc requests each week, prioritize the various tasks for each project, communicate effectively on the progress made during the week or explain the challenges that are impacting a deadline and estimate when that project can be delivered . Excellent skills in using Microsoft Excel and PowerPointTableau and SQL skills (Tableau/SQL certification is a plus)Some experience with Python and Jupyter NotebooksAbility to analyze, organize and shift priorities to meet the needs you your manager/supervisor.

San Diego, CA7 days ago

Remote

Full-time
Employee

Three to five years of experience in cost estimating, pricing, or financial analysis, ideally with government RFP exposureAdvanced Excel capability with experience building models from scratchAnalytical mindset with a willingness to question data and dig deeper into detailsStrong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain assumptions and rationaleBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field preferred, equivalent experience consideredAbility to thrive in deadline driven and fast changing environmentsExperience with ERP or CRM systems such as NetSuite or Salesforce is a plus, international bid exposure is also beneficial. Review and challenge inputs, evaluate assumptions, and ensure estimates reflect accurate scope, timing, and resource needsTranslate RFPs, milestones, and risk documentation into financial deliverables including cash flow models, P and L supporting schedules, and review packagesPartner with engineering, supply chain, program management, and contracts to gather and confirm cost dataParticipate in executive reviews and progressively take on presentation responsibilitiesSupport continuous improvement by enhancing templates, tools, and estimating processes.

Los Angeles, CA7 days ago

Remote

$32–$35 Per Hour
Full-time
Employee

3-6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or P2P operationsHands-on experience with Coupa requiredExperience with NetSuite or other ERP systems requiredStrong understanding of procurement controls, approval workflows, and documentation requirementsExcellent attention to detail with ability to manage multiple requests simultaneouslyStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience in audit or compliance environments a plus. Solid P2P operations background with ability to step in and manage volume independentlyCoupa proficient and comfortable working across multiple systems simultaneouslyProactive self-starter who does not require constant direction or heavy ramp timeProcess-oriented with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvementExperience in software or SaaS a plus but not requiredOpen to candidates from other industries with strong procurement operations backgrounds.

Mountain View, CA8 days ago

$96,278–$125,000
Full-time
Employee

This role spans the full depth of IT administration: delivering expert-level Tier 1 and Tier 2 end-user support across multiple channels and platforms, managing enterprise network and cloud infrastructure, leading endpoint and mobile device management, and contributing directly to IT policy, procurement, and project planning. Cloud Services & Platform AdministrationServe as the primary administrator for cloud productivity platforms including Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365, managing users, groups, licenses, permissions, and security configurations at an organizational level .

Mountain View, CA8 days ago

$96,278–$125,000
Full-time
Employee

Los Angeles, CA7 days ago

Full-time
Employee

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Leading through individual production, the Director is the beacon of success by identifying market trends, attracting, and retaining top performing talent, developing high performing teams, coaching, counseling, and teaching. .

Huntington Beach, CA9 days ago

Remote

EDI & Transaction Testing: Perform robust testing and validation of HIPAA-compliant EDI transaction sets including 837P/837I, 835, 270/271, 276/277, and 834 transactions. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and has a proven track record of leading testing efforts across complex payer environments involving medical, pharmacy, and dental/vision claims.

Los Gatos, CA30+ days ago

$45–$50 Per Hour

Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! This role involves a blend of 20% testing and 80% quality analysis, aimed at ensuring the highest game functionality and stability across a wide range of consumer devices.

Los Angeles, CA9 days ago

The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting quality assurance initiatives, training development and delivery, compliance monitoring, and Continuous Improvement Process Support (CIPS) activities within a secure Department of Defense (DoD) environment. Vision IT is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented CIPS, QA, Training – Quality Assurance Analyst to support mission-critical operations at Los Angeles Air Force Base.

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