Reader's Digest version:  we're lookin' for a programmer/analyst for 
     our HP/3000, preferably with RPG or COBOL experience, and/or employee 
     benefit knowledge.
     
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     Long version:
     
     
     Programmer Analyst
     Defined Contribution Information Services
     Watson Wyatt Worldwide
     
     Basic Function:    San Francisco Defined Contribution Information 
     Services has an opening for Programmer/Systems Analyst. Work on a 
     variety of projects and ongoing assignments for existing clients and 
     to assist in the development and maintenance of new systems.
     
     Duties and Responsibilities:       
     
     · Make modifications to existing base of Defined Contribution record 
     keeping system programs.
     · Gain knowledge and experience of Defined Contribution projects and 
     ongoing assignments by working within existing client teams.
     · Take personal responsibility for assessing, understanding and 
     meeting internal and external client expectations.
     · Assist in applying new tools, such as Access, Crystal Reports  and 
     other Windows based tools in the analysis and manipulation of Defined 
     Contribution plan data.
     · Assist Information Services in providing new and enhanced solutions 
     to improve workflow and efficiencies.
     · Perform special projects as requested.
     · Report to manager of Defined Contribution  Information Services.
     
     Qualifications:   The "ideal" candidate for this position will have 
     the following qualifications:
     · Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities
     · Interest in learning new programming languages, tools and techniques 
     as needed
     · Desire to actively participate in team efforts to meet and exceed 
     client expectations
     · Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
     · Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
     · Technical requirements:
        · Familiar with Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups environments
        · HP3000 operating system, utilities and third party solutions
        · Some familiarity with RPG or COBOL  
        · Experience with employee benefit or other financial systems
        · Using Access and/or Excel for data manipulation
     · Helpful technical skills
        · Database programming and design fundamentals 
        · Visual Basic 4.0 or other Windows development environments
        · Speedware
        · IVR systems
        · WEB based systems
     
     
     -Bob
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