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CW Business Continuous Improvement

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Hiring Remotely in IL, USA
32-43 Hourly
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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in IL, USA
32-43 Hourly
Junior
Executes business and process improvement projects from research and assessment through implementation and transition. Identifies operational upgrades, implements efficiency and cost-effectiveness enhancements, collaborates with cross-functional teams, diagnoses and prioritizes value-creation opportunities, supports smooth adoption of new solutions, and calculates metrics to measure organizational impact.
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This is a Non-Employee Contingent Worker Role providing services for TIAA’s family of companies and will be employed by TIAA's preferred 3rd Party Supplier. As a Non-Employee CW, perform a variety of moderately complex business planning, support, and project-related duties. Demonstrates an exceptional standard of quality and holds themselves accountable to achieving excellent results.

This role will sit onsite, likely in a hybrid capacity, at the location(s) listed in this posting.

The anticipated term of this engagement will be 3 months. This term could be extended based on company business needs.

Business Continuous Improvement
The Bus Cont Improv job executes the operations of improvement projects from initial research and assessment stages through the transition and implementation phases. Working under general supervision, this job works with functional teams across the organization to identify and execute improvement strategies that best enhance operations. This job also calculates metrics that measure the impact of process enhancements after they are implemented by the organization.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Runs process improvement and continuous improvement analyses to identify potential upgrades that would be ideal for business unit goals.
  • Implements process enhancements to improve operating efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
  • Works with functional teams across the organization to discuss and determine needs for business improvements and to strategize possible business solutions.
  • Runs business diagnostics to identify, quantify and prioritize value creation projects in congruence with team feedback and input.
  • Works with multiple levels of the organization to ensure that the transition to new programs and implemented solutions is smooth and effective.
  • Calculates metrics to demonstrate the impact implemented changes have had on the organization.
Educational Requirements
  • University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
  • 2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
6IC

Related Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Business Acumen, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Understanding, Change Management, Consultative Communication, Executive Presence, Influence, Prioritizes Effectively, Problem Solving, Program Management, Relationship Management, Resource Planning

Start Date: 28-Sep-2026

End Date: 31-Dec-2026

Travel Required: No

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-09-08

Base Pay Range: $32.02/hr - $42.84/hr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

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