Computerworld - December 19, 2011

6. Strong skills in understanding and using standard applica-
tion development design, reporting and project management tools.

7. Ability to perform objective analysis and re-engineering of business processes.

8. Healthcare and/or billing experience preferred.

9. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to understand end-user needs.

n Business intelligence etl Developer

Participates in data acquisition and transformation delivery and may provide oversight and technical checkpoints to enforce standards and quality of BI solutions. Researches new ETL-related technologies, tools and methodologies. May lead the design, development and testing activities for the data movement and transformation portions of BI projects. Responsible for collaborating with the IT support teams to ensure compliance with company guidelines and restrictions. Leads meetings to refine technical standards for technologies used within the data movement layer; reviews designs to ensure that those standards are met. “Dream” qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

2. Five years’ experience in IT applications development or related consulting work.

3. Two years in technical development and leadership roles on BI projects, with some experience with ETL tools and relational reporting tools, plus experience managing the time and activities of other people and groups.

4. Specific software skills: Microsoft SSIS, Informatica, AbInitio or similar ETL tool; Microsoft Reporting Services 2005; Business Objects/Crystal Reports, Cognos ReportNet/Impromp-tu and MicroStrategy for Relational Reporting.

5. Demonstrated experience managing successful projects.

6. Willingness to accept and navigate political situations to ensure the program continues to make progress.

cathy tompkins

CIO, Chesapeake Energy

chesapeake energy is another company in rapid-growth mode, and CIO Cathy Tompkins is looking for IT professionals at all levels. “If we filled all open positions, we’d have well over 100 hires this year in IT,” she says.

Tompkins knows what
traits she wants in job can-
didates. One is cultural fit,

which she assesses using a
behavior-based interview process that relies on the theory that past
actions predict future behavior. Others include stability, deep tech-
nology or functional expertise and experience at large companies.

Candidates also need to be focused on the business and its
customers, not just IT efficiency and methodology. “We keep a
constant focus on making this a successful oil and gas company
so we don’t lose sight of what we’re here to do in the first place,”
Tompkins says. And they need to be flexible, decisive, opportu-

nistic and innovative. New employees also meet with the CEO after 90 days on the job to describe their background, emphasizing the importance of communication skills.

A strong work ethic is also essential. “This is a ‘get it done, no mountain we can’t climb’ place, and I don’t think that’s for everybody. So we spend time emphasizing that upfront,” she says.

Here is a sampling of entry-level, midcareer and technology-path jobs at Chesapeake:

n associate security analyst

Under direct supervision, performs procedures to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. “Dream” qualifications:

1. Ability to preserve confidentiality and work with sensitive data.

2. An understanding of the implications of new information for problem-solving and decision-making.

3. A solid understanding of and some experience with security principles (including password management, identity management, virus scanning and intrusion detection).

n senior Business analyst

Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an expert understanding of business processes and industry practices. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems. Crafts, conducts and participates in effective communication forums with external customers and internal IT staffers. “Dream” qualifications:

1. Active listening: Gives full attention to what other people say, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Listens with the goal of understanding, not with the aim of persuading others to accept alternate viewpoints.

2. Information ordering: Is able to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes the ability to find relationships among seemingly unrelated events).

3. Processing information: The ability to compile, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit and verify data.

4. An understanding of design, implementation, maintenance, control, monitoring and administration of databases in applicable computing environment.

n it coorDinator (applications Development)

Reviews, monitors and evaluates complex work in assigned areas of responsibility, and assists supervisor with daily administrative support for operational activities of a team of employees.

“Dream” qualifications:

1. Excellent collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships.

2. Ability to work and communicate effectively with co-workers and clients and other external contacts of all levels.

3. Experience leading a technical and/or management team.

4. Strong knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design and proven experience implementing the techniques in both n-tier client/server and Web application development environments.