Financial Analyst, Deal Desk - Akamai, Cambridge, MA

website: www.akamai.com

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Akamai is the global leader in distributed computing solutions and
services, helping organizations grow their online businesses without
growing their IT infrastructures. With thousands of servers in
hundreds of networks around the world, we use our computational and
network power to transform the chaotic Internet into a predictable,
scalable, and secure business platform.

Our customers trust us to deliver music, videos, games, software
downloads, news, and web-based applications of all kinds to a global
audience with unmatched performance and reliability. This includes
some of the most established names in business, government,
manufacturing, retail, and media.

And, we have a unique insight into what is happening on the Internet
at any given in point in time. For example, check out our Net Usage
Index for News, gathered from dozens of today's top news sites, all
Akamai customers:
http://www.akamai.com/en/html/industry/net_usage_index.html

Akamai is "The Trusted Choice for Online Business."

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Deal Desk is a cross-functional team responsible for the approval
and structuring of all non-standard sales deals. It serves as the
final authority for all deal approvals when pricing drops below sales
management discounting thresholds. The Deal Desk also guides sales
managers on the proper structure of deals to ensure margin targets and
revenue recognition requirements are met.

As a Deal Desk Analyst, you will review and issue deal approvals for
international and U.S. sales deals. You will ensure margin targets
are protected by understanding Akamai COGS structure and collaborating
with Akamai network team. You must grasp Akamai revenue recognition
policy and guide Akamai Channel Managers on margin negotiations to
resellers. You will be responsible for producing monthly and
quarterly reports on sales trends and providing feedback to Product
Management on success of new product offerings.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics or related field
with 1+ years of similar experience
Must be an analytical and Strategic thinker, objective yet persuasive
Must possess strong verbal and written communications skills
Must be detail-oriented, with ability to manage multiple projects and deals
Must possess strong interpersonal skills
Must be able to work independently with flexibility to work in
fast-paced, "start-up" environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required

APPLY TO: paul@usrcrt.com

Healthcare Research Project Specialist - The Gallup Organization - Gallup Healthcare Division, Washington, DC

website: www.gallup.com

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
The Gallup Organization is a performance management strategy firm that
specializes in maximizing human capital by identifying talents,
teaching about strengths, helping managers engage their employees, and
equipping companies to better engage their customers. Together, these
steps help clients increase their company growth and stock price

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Are you experienced in healthcare with a deep understanding of
hospital systems?
Do you have the natural talent for orchestrating project requirements
and expectations?
Does your sophisticated personal touch have a positive effect on
client service?
Do you immediately follow through on details and get things done?

Gallup Project Specialists are sophisticated professionals who provide
excellent service to their internal and external clients. They are
responsible for managing the efforts of consulting and are key in
bringing together all details of Gallup's specialized consulting
projects. These specialists take part in advising Fortune 500
companies across the globe and have the opportunity to learn and
demonstrate mastery of at least one Gallup Practice (Q12, CE11, SRI,
market research, or brand). Project Specialists are responsible for
managing the day-to-day client interactions and the internal teams to
ensure perfect completion and compliance with the requirements of the
specialty practice area.

Healthcare Research Project Specialists are subject-matter experts in
hospital systems and have a deep understanding of the healthcare
industry. They learn the underlying science of a particular practice
area and are key in strategically aligning the process for
implementation with our healthcare clients.

REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates for this position must have at least 5 years of experience
in the healthcare sector, preferably within hospital systems. Minimum
degree requirements include an MS or MA degree
APPLY TO: Please send resume to Jennifer@gallup.com