Senior Information Systems Specialist - Business Intelligence Reporting

Senior Information Systems Specialist - Business Intelligence ReportingCommitted.  Competitive.  Constructing our Future.  That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States.  Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees.  You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. We are currently looking for a Senior Information Systems Specialist - Business Intelligence Reporting.  Please read on for more details regarding this position. JOB DESCRIPTION:  This position can be filled in either Hartford, CT or St Paul, MN SUMMARY: The Enterprise Governance and Managing IS team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cognos developer with previous Cognos Framework and report development experience.  These skills will be instrumental to enhancing and moving forward  the DataMart and reporting initiative currently underway .  This position can be filled in either -- Hartford,CT or  St. Paul,MN.  PRIMARY DUTIES: -  Assist in defining and enhancing the Cognos reporting architecture -  Design and develop Cognos packages using Framework Manager-  Design and develop Enterprise Reports using Cognos Report writer -  Define and evolve best practices for reporting architecture -  Coordinate performance tuning necessary to meeting Service Level Agreements -  Work closely with the corporate product support area (e.g. product review, product upgrades and product  optimization -  Mentor and help team members learn application in order to support the environment REQUIRED SKILLS: - Must have solid understanding and experience with building applications using   Cognos 8.2.- Must have solid understanding and experience with Oracle 9.i or higher and  PL SQL - Experience with Framework Manager modeling- Experience with Query Studio and Report Studio is a plus- Exposure and familiarity of the following: Metric Studio, Event Studio, Analysis Studio- Experience with dimensional modeling and reporting- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate with team members and customers - 4-6 years full-life cycle applications development experience - Ability to work with very little supervision. Must possess a high-level of attention to   details  OTHER SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS: -  Prepare or assist with technical specifications as required -  Develop accurate and complete estimates. -  Develop detailed level task plans and prioritize work units as required -  Follows established processes to ensure quality of deliverables & compliance with standards.  TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: The ideal candidate will possess a solid knowledge of Business Intelligence design and implementation, have 4-6 years of experience.  At least 2 of the years with COGNOS and relational database experience (Oracle).   General PC skills:  MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access), PowerPoint, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer  COMPETENCIES:  Initiative:  Is able to operate with minimal direction from others.  Is Proactive, and able to develop and implement strategies, work through technical challenges and accepts full responsibility for outcomes.  Problem Solving And Decision Making:  Must be able to research, analyze and follow-up on issues in a prompt and efficient manner.  Is able to devise and discuss technically feasible solutions while using innovative insights and creativity in evaluating alternatives.  Communication Skills:  Is able to build strong alliances with clear, concise communication and is able to adjust to changing priorities. Demonstrates an attitude of willingness, cooperation, and concern for business issues.  Possesses strong written and verbal skills and is able to influence others to interact effectively.  Planning:  Must be able to work effectively with business analysts, end-users and other to formulate specifications and detailed estimates.  Is able to place a high priority on services and consistently meets project delivery dates.  Creates and seeks opportunities to assist others to achieve results.  Self Management:  Sets appropriate goals and priorities.  Effectively able to multi-task and complete multiple tasks in the time allocated to accomplish results.  Accurately evaluates and estimates new tasks.  Provides management with accurate and timely status information.  Consistent willingness to extend self to obtain results.   Team Orientation:  Builds relationships with peers and other departments to achieve objectives, to work as one team and to secure necessary resources not under his/her direct control.  Balances team/individual responsibilities.  Exhibits objectivity and openness to the views of others.  Gives and welcomes feedback.  Places the success of the team above own interest.  Must be able to work with various size software development teams and perform as an individual contributor when called upon. In addition to an exciting environment, we offer: * Competitive base salary with additional opportunities for variable pay through recognition programs and incentive awards * 401(k) with company match* Comprehensive health plans that include coverage for same sex/domestic partners* Strong work/family and employee assistance programs* Tuition reimbursement * Vacation Purchase Plan* Training/Development opportunities We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. Explore what we have to offer.  For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this posting.  Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.   Company: Travelers Companies, Inc.