Webmaster

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of webmaster. This position reports to the Manager of Information Systems and provides technical support for NEMA’s web strategies. The incumbent will perform website development and maintenance in a Windows server environment.

Qualified candidate should have a degree in an information systems field or equivalent IT certifications or experience. It is preferred that candidate have at least one year of web-related work experience. Candidate should posses excellent communication skills, have a willingness to take on responsibilities, strong problem-solving skills, and should work well with other staff.

The webmaster position will work full time as a salaried employee, working 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Communications department in implementing NEMA’s web strategy, including updates to the NEMA website and NEMA related web features.
• Provide backup support for content management using NEMA’s CMS.
• Provide maintenance and development for NEMA’s members-only website, including workspaces, forums, and SharePoint
• Develop & manage NEMA/Web business. This includes developing websites for industry related interests, managing client requests, and selling new website business.
• Perform all other responsibilities as assigned.

Required IT Skills:

• Strong HTML, Javascript, & CSS experience
• Ability to create a website from start to finish (from domain name registration to site deployment)
• Strong familiarity with a web IDE such as Dreamweaver, or Frontpage.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office.

Desired IT Skills:

• Programming experience: Java, Coldfusion, ASP, ASP.NET, or PHP
• Graphical design and layout experience
• Experience with a Content Management System (CMS).
• Experience with SharePoint (wss v3)
• Experience with Microsoft IIS

Interested candidate should send a current resume along with salary requirements to careers@nema.org (Resume without salary requirement will not be accepted)

Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

M/F/D/V Grade 5 position

Manager, Government Relations

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association in Rosslyn, Virginia is looking for a Manager, Government Relations.  The successful candidate will focus on energy policy, energy efficiency, appropriations, and related industry issues. .  Involves working closely with association member executives to evaluate implications of legislative/regulatory initiatives, develop industry positions, and advocacy of positions.   Activities include interacting with legislative/regulatory staff and elected officials; preparing position papers & comments, etc.; representing NEMA at hearings and consultations, industry events, and conferences; and developing and implementing strategies to achieve member objectives. 

Reports to NEMA Vice President, Government Relations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years legislative experience
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills - ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience managing group activities and working in a team environment
• Familiarity with MS Office suite (Powerpoint, Excel, etc.)
• Some travel required
• BA/BS in related discipline
• Solid knowledge of legislative & regulatory processes
• Prior Hill or Regulatory experience

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays, flexible working hours, 401k plan, a defined benefit plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy. We are conveniently located near the Rosslyn Metro.  Interested individuals should send a current resume, specifying salary requirements, to careers@nema.org or by fax to (703) 841-3335.

EOE/M/F/V/D Grade 7 position

IDX Administrator

Provide IDEA customers Industry Data Exchange (IDX) training, system implementation assistance and technical support. Establish programs and processes that will more easily facilitate the adoption and integration of the Industry Data Exchange with distributor and manufacturer back end business systems. Serve as the prime IDX technical support contact for IDEA customers.

REPORTS TO:  Director Products & Services

DESCRIPTION:

• Assist customers with IDX set up and implementation. Coordinating with service provider, oversee IDX connection and implementation and attend all production meetings.
• Provide IDX customer technical support to address and solve customer problems.
• Provide network performance metrics, customer usage metrics, overall EDI traffic metrics to enable management to react accordingly to variation in traffic and explain traffic anomalies and to monitor performance and to initiate corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide activity reports as required for the board report and service provider management.
• Assist customers with back end systems integration issues.
• Schedules and conducts IDX Tracker training sessions to manufacturer and distributor customers.
• Coordinate with customer service staff and schedule new customer installations.
• Implement a customer evaluation and feedback process
• Interface with contract service providers on all network technical and performance criteria and guarantees.
• Coordinate all operational activities with the IDX Van provider. Set up and track customer problems and conduct continuous follow-up and interface to remedy technical problems.
• Participate in IDEA annual events as well as industry events that provide opportunity to interface with current and future IDEA subscriber base.
• Act as industry spokesperson when required. Represent company with applicable outside technical and standards organizations
• Participate in IDEA Committees as IDEA staff inputting customer needs and recommendations.
• Make recommendations on ways to improve technical support service and system implementation/integration.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in Business, E-commerce or Information Systems or Technology
• Good math aptitude and, prior experience with Statistics, forecasting and trend analysis processes
• Minimum two years experience in technical support; experience with electronic commerce and software ERP programs highly desired
• Experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and other Office applications required
• Experience with CRM application such as Sales Force, Net Suite or similar products highly desired.

Interested individuals should submit resumes, specifying salary requirements, to tguzik@idea-esolutions.com, or Fax: 703-562-4627.

EOE M/F/D/V Position grade 5