Paragone Solutions, Inc.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout SecureITSM SecureITSM is a Certified CMMC Managed Service Provider (MSP) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contractors that must obtain and maintain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). SecureITSM is a CMMC Certified Organization (CMMC UID ) and has developed a proprietary CMMC documentation and compliance platform designed to streamline assessment preparation, evidence management, and ongoing compliance operations. We are seeking a highly organized and technically skilled CMMC Assessment Lead to oversee the planning, preparation, coordination, and support of customer CMMC assessments conducted by authorized C3PAOs. This role is critical to ensuring our customers successfully achieve and maintain compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and future Rev. 3 requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep cybersecurity and compliance expertise with exceptional project management, customer communication, and assessment defense capabilities. Location and Travel: This is a remote position with occasional travel required to support customer assessments. Position Summary The CMMC Assessment Manager will oversee customer assessment readiness activities from initial scheduling through final assessment support and remediation coordination. The role requires direct interaction with customers, assessors, internal engineering teams, and executive leadership. This individual will manage multiple concurrent customer engagements while ensuring assessment artifacts, implementation statements, policies, procedures, and evidentiary documentation are accurate, complete, and defensible. Key Responsibilities Plan and Coordinate Assessments (Primary) Maintain the master CMMC customer assessment schedule Coordinate assessment timelines with customers, C3PAOs, and internal SecureITSM teams Conduct readiness reviews and pre-assessment planning meetings Track customer assessment milestones, dependencies, and remediation activities Manage customer communications related to assessment preparation and scheduling Coordinate Rules of Engagement (ROE), assessment logistics, and secure evidence transfer processes Monitor assessment status and provide executive-level reporting on customer readiness Assist customers in understanding assessment scope, boundary definitions, and enclave considerations Prepare Assessment Packages (Primary) Update implementation statements as needed Gather and organize evidentiary artifacts Coordinate customer evidence collection activities Review SSPs, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation for assessment readiness Validate evidence traceability to NIST SP 800-171 requirements and assessment objectives Prepare assessor-ready evidence packages and artifact repositories Conduct internal quality assurance reviews of documentation and evidence Identify documentation gaps and coordinate remediation activities Support development and maintenance of Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) Ensure documentation aligns with evolving CMMC and NIST guidance Support Customer Assessments (Primary) Attend and actively support customer assessments Actively defend implementations and evidence presented to assessors Coordinate assessment interviews and technical demonstrations Support mock assessments and readiness exercises for customers Assist customers in responding to assessor requests and follow-up questions Document assessment observations, findings, and remediation actions Coordinate post-assessment remediation activities and evidence resubmissions when required Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the certification lifecycle Maintain SecureITSM's Authorization and Compliance (Secondary) Conduct SecureITSM's annual self-assessment activities Maintain internal compliance documentation and evidentiary artifacts Coordinate annual evidence collection activities (e.g., training certificates, access reviews, vulnerability scans) Assist with internal policy and procedure updates Support ongoing continuous monitoring and compliance validation activities Track changes to CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and related DoD guidance affecting internal compliance posture Implementation Statement Management (Secondary) Maintain and update SecureITSM master implementation statement libraries aligned to NIST SP 800-171 and evolving CMMC guidance Develop and maintain industry-specific implementation statement sets (e.g., manufacturing, engineering, professional services, telework-only environments) Standardize implementation language and evidence expectations across customer environments Coordinate updates to implementation statements based on assessment findings, regulatory changes, and best practices Validate implementation statements for technical accuracy, completeness, and assessor defensibility Support continuous improvement of SecureITSM's proprietary documentation platform and implementation content library Maintain and Improve Standard Operating Procedures (Secondary) Develop and maintain assessment preparation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Continuously improve evidence collection and assessment support workflows Create standardized templates, checklists, and assessment playbooks Document lessons learned and incorporate process improvements Maintain internal knowledge base articles and operational documentation Assist in refining SecureITSM's proprietary CMMC documentation platform workflows and processes Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship required Detailed understanding of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC High, and related Microsoft security technologies 6+ years of cybersecurity experience with strong focus on NIST SP 800-53 and/or NIST SP 800-171 Experience supporting compliance assessments, audits, or certification activities Strong understanding of CMMC assessment methodology and evidence requirements Excellent technical writing and communication skills Strong project management and organizational abilities Exceptional attention to detail Ability to manage multiple customer engagements simultaneously Experience working directly with external assessors, auditors, or regulatory bodies Familiarity with secure project management and compliance collaboration platforms Preferred Qualifications PMP certification preferred CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) or Certified Assessor (CCA) preferred CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification preferred Experience supporting DoD contractors or working within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Familiarity with FedRAMP and DFARS Experience with SIEM, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection technologies Key Attributes Strong leadership and customer engagement skills Ability to remain composed and professional during high-pressure assessment activities Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities Self-motivated with ability to work independently Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills High level of integrity and professionalism All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other basis prohibited by law. Powered by JazzHR 0mriC7k8Mc Company Description Paragone Solutions, Inc. is a boutique provider of services to the Department of Defense. We are process-oriented (i.e. ISO 9001 certified) services company that provides cybersecurity, IT training, and industrial health/occupational safety support services. Founded in 2008, we are a certified woman-owned small business and a SBA certified 8(a) firm. Paragone offers competitive salaries and a relaxed, life-friendly work environment. Company DescriptionParagone Solutions, Inc. is a boutique provider of services to the Department of Defense. We are process-oriented (i.e. ISO 9001 certified) services company that provides cybersecurity, IT training, and industrial health/occupational safety support services. Founded in 2008, we are a certified woman-owned small business and a SBA certified 8(a) firm. Paragone offers competitive salaries and a relaxed, life-friendly work environment.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout SecureITSM SecureITSM is a Certified CMMC Managed Service Provider (MSP) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contractors that must obtain and maintain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). SecureITSM is a CMMC Certified Organization (CMMC UID ) and has developed a proprietary CMMC documentation and compliance platform designed to streamline assessment preparation, evidence management, and ongoing compliance operations. We are seeking a highly organized and technically skilled CMMC Assessment Lead to oversee the planning, preparation, coordination, and support of customer CMMC assessments conducted by authorized C3PAOs. This role is critical to ensuring our customers successfully achieve and maintain compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and future Rev. 3 requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep cybersecurity and compliance expertise with exceptional project management, customer communication, and assessment defense capabilities. Location and Travel: This is a remote position with occasional travel required to support customer assessments. Position Summary The CMMC Assessment Manager will oversee customer assessment readiness activities from initial scheduling through final assessment support and remediation coordination. The role requires direct interaction with customers, assessors, internal engineering teams, and executive leadership. This individual will manage multiple concurrent customer engagements while ensuring assessment artifacts, implementation statements, policies, procedures, and evidentiary documentation are accurate, complete, and defensible. Key Responsibilities Plan and Coordinate Assessments (Primary) Maintain the master CMMC customer assessment schedule Coordinate assessment timelines with customers, C3PAOs, and internal SecureITSM teams Conduct readiness reviews and pre-assessment planning meetings Track customer assessment milestones, dependencies, and remediation activities Manage customer communications related to assessment preparation and scheduling Coordinate Rules of Engagement (ROE), assessment logistics, and secure evidence transfer processes Monitor assessment status and provide executive-level reporting on customer readiness Assist customers in understanding assessment scope, boundary definitions, and enclave considerations Prepare Assessment Packages (Primary) Update implementation statements as needed Gather and organize evidentiary artifacts Coordinate customer evidence collection activities Review SSPs, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation for assessment readiness Validate evidence traceability to NIST SP 800-171 requirements and assessment objectives Prepare assessor-ready evidence packages and artifact repositories Conduct internal quality assurance reviews of documentation and evidence Identify documentation gaps and coordinate remediation activities Support development and maintenance of Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) Ensure documentation aligns with evolving CMMC and NIST guidance Support Customer Assessments (Primary) Attend and actively support customer assessments Actively defend implementations and evidence presented to assessors Coordinate assessment interviews and technical demonstrations Support mock assessments and readiness exercises for customers Assist customers in responding to assessor requests and follow-up questions Document assessment observations, findings, and remediation actions Coordinate post-assessment remediation activities and evidence resubmissions when required Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the certification lifecycle Maintain SecureITSM's Authorization and Compliance (Secondary) Conduct SecureITSM's annual self-assessment activities Maintain internal compliance documentation and evidentiary artifacts Coordinate annual evidence collection activities (e.g., training certificates, access reviews, vulnerability scans) Assist with internal policy and procedure updates Support ongoing continuous monitoring and compliance validation activities Track changes to CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and related DoD guidance affecting internal compliance posture Implementation Statement Management (Secondary) Maintain and update SecureITSM master implementation statement libraries aligned to NIST SP 800-171 and evolving CMMC guidance Develop and maintain industry-specific implementation statement sets (e.g., manufacturing, engineering, professional services, telework-only environments) Standardize implementation language and evidence expectations across customer environments Coordinate updates to implementation statements based on assessment findings, regulatory changes, and best practices Validate implementation statements for technical accuracy, completeness, and assessor defensibility Support continuous improvement of SecureITSM's proprietary documentation platform and implementation content library Maintain and Improve Standard Operating Procedures (Secondary) Develop and maintain assessment preparation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Continuously improve evidence collection and assessment support workflows Create standardized templates, checklists, and assessment playbooks Document lessons learned and incorporate process improvements Maintain internal knowledge base articles and operational documentation Assist in refining SecureITSM's proprietary CMMC documentation platform workflows and processes Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship required Detailed understanding of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC High, and related Microsoft security technologies 6+ years of cybersecurity experience with strong focus on NIST SP 800-53 and/or NIST SP 800-171 Experience supporting compliance assessments, audits, or certification activities Strong understanding of CMMC assessment methodology and evidence requirements Excellent technical writing and communication skills Strong project management and organizational abilities Exceptional attention to detail Ability to manage multiple customer engagements simultaneously Experience working directly with external assessors, auditors, or regulatory bodies Familiarity with secure project management and compliance collaboration platforms Preferred Qualifications PMP certification preferred CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) or Certified Assessor (CCA) preferred CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification preferred Experience supporting DoD contractors or working within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Familiarity with FedRAMP and DFARS Experience with SIEM, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection technologies Key Attributes Strong leadership and customer engagement skills Ability to remain composed and professional during high-pressure assessment activities Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities Self-motivated with ability to work independently Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills High level of integrity and professionalism All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other basis prohibited by law. Powered by JazzHR 0mriC7k8Mc Company Description Paragone Solutions, Inc. is a boutique provider of services to the Department of Defense. We are process-oriented (i.e. ISO 9001 certified) services company that provides cybersecurity, IT training, and industrial health/occupational safety support services. Founded in 2008, we are a certified woman-owned small business and a SBA certified 8(a) firm. Paragone offers competitive salaries and a relaxed, life-friendly work environment. Company DescriptionParagone Solutions, Inc. is a boutique provider of services to the Department of Defense. We are process-oriented (i.e. ISO 9001 certified) services company that provides cybersecurity, IT training, and industrial health/occupational safety support services. Founded in 2008, we are a certified woman-owned small business and a SBA certified 8(a) firm. Paragone offers competitive salaries and a relaxed, life-friendly work environment.
WNS Denali, Powered by the Smart Cube
Las Vegas, Nevada
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description WNS Procurement, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across multiple industries. WNS Procurement, a strategic business unit within WNS, Part of Capgemini is a market leader in procurement transformation & advisory, managed services, intelligence and analytics, and digital tools. Our mission is to enable procurement to become the top value creator in the business by implementing transformational operating models that are category-driven, insight-led, and digitally enabled. Why Join WNS Procurement? Client-Centric Approach: Help clients achieve their business goals by implementing customized, next-generation procurement solutions. Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that leverages cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to revolutionize procurement processes. Global Impact: Work with leading global companies and make a significant impact on their procurement strategies. Career Growth: We offer extensive professional development opportunities, ensuring that you grow alongside the company. Job Description ob Title: Source to Contract Associate Location: Remote Employment Type: Fill Time Industry: Procurement Services - SaaS/Tech Experience Level: Entry-Level About the Role We are seeking a Source to Contract Associate to join our team and contribute to a client sourcing service delivery team, managing the development and execution of sourcing projects of various complexity levels. The Sourcing Associate is responsible for executing simple to complex sourcing projects, from start to finish, including but not limited to - validating sourcing requests per client guidelines, analyzing requirements for the bid packages, communicating with client requesters to close any data gaps, preparing and publishing the package to the identified suppliers for bidding purposes, following up with suppliers to ensure adequate participation, analyzing and summarizing proposals, coordinating evaluation of suppliers and facilitating decision makings. The ideal candidate will possess Source to Contract experience and skills: negotiation of software contracts, process project management, effective communication skills. This person should also be self driven, independent, resourceful and adaptive. Key Responsibilities Sourcing/Contract Execution: Provides sourcing services (RFx, reverse auctions, negotiations) to our clients based on predefined service levels, managing 5-12 simple to complex projects simultaneously with limited supervision/guidance or independently Once a project request is received, assess completeness of requirements, perform due diligence and validation, follow up with the requestor to obtain further project details, answer any process related questions, and provide updates on project status Lead and execute the WNS sourcing process from start to finish, e.g., spend data collection and analysis, supply market analysis and supplier discovery if needed, RFx development, publishing and management, reverse auctions, negotiations, bid response analysis and synthesis Complete negotiations in software environment and credit based system enterprise licensing. Tech, SaaS, Professional Services, and Corporate Services deals. Manage suppliers during the sourcing process, including conducting supplier orientation and training on the sourcing process, following up with suppliers on milestone activities Perform in depth analysis of proposals submitted, facilitate supplier evaluations, draw conclusions, prepare comprehensive summaries, and present to the client in a concise manner Process Improvement Develop and/or customize various templates such as RFx, pricing, and proposal evaluation Identify areas of process inefficiencies and suggest improvements to management to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Denali processes Client and Project Management Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation Collaborate with Client Category Managers and/or WNS SMEs on project strategy and determine sourcing approach and methodology to be applied based on the strategy Qualifications Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, operations, or supply chain Procurement Functional/Technical Skills: Strong Sourcing skills, including sourcing methodology and process, eSourcing technology, RFX development and management Familiarity with various best practice sourcing approaches and techniques Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data in Excel using pivot tables and various other key Excel functions to analyze, organize and present data Ability to synthesize data, draw conclusion, and make recommendations based on understanding of client objectives and requirements Proficiency of one or more eSourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Procuri, Iasta, Zycus, ERP eSourcing module) CLAUDE IS PREFERRED Basic to intermediate negotiation skills in software environment and credit based system enterprise licensing. Tech, SaaS, Professional Services, and Corporate Services deals. Understanding of retail store specific categories and their pricing/cost structures, terminology, key vendors, key requirements, typical sourcing levers, etc. Business Fundamentals: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated teamwork Excellent project management skills including project planning, time management, multitasking, critical path definition Client Services Capabilities: Strong customer service orientation including demonstrated issue resolution and relationship management skills Ability to learn and master client specific processes, terminology, political environment, systems and unique requirements by various business groups Solid decision making ability using available facts in sensitive client situations Additional information Compensation Disclosure The base salary range for this position is $75K - $90K annually. This range reflects the base pay that we reasonably expect to offer for the role across our hiring locations. Final compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to: Geographic location (state and city of residence) Overall professional experience Directly relevant experience Education and certifications Industry knowledge and expertise Skills and competencies In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for performance-based bonuses, or incentive pay, or commissions, which are not included in the listed base salary range. WNS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws, including those in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and Illinois. Where required by law, we will provide additional details about compensation and benefits to qualified applicants. Benefits Overview Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave - 401(k) with company match or other retirement plan - Life and AD&D Insurance - Employee Assistance Program Equal Opportunity Employer Statement WNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in all aspects of employment, including the application process.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description WNS Procurement, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across multiple industries. WNS Procurement, a strategic business unit within WNS, Part of Capgemini is a market leader in procurement transformation & advisory, managed services, intelligence and analytics, and digital tools. Our mission is to enable procurement to become the top value creator in the business by implementing transformational operating models that are category-driven, insight-led, and digitally enabled. Why Join WNS Procurement? Client-Centric Approach: Help clients achieve their business goals by implementing customized, next-generation procurement solutions. Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that leverages cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to revolutionize procurement processes. Global Impact: Work with leading global companies and make a significant impact on their procurement strategies. Career Growth: We offer extensive professional development opportunities, ensuring that you grow alongside the company. Job Description ob Title: Source to Contract Associate Location: Remote Employment Type: Fill Time Industry: Procurement Services - SaaS/Tech Experience Level: Entry-Level About the Role We are seeking a Source to Contract Associate to join our team and contribute to a client sourcing service delivery team, managing the development and execution of sourcing projects of various complexity levels. The Sourcing Associate is responsible for executing simple to complex sourcing projects, from start to finish, including but not limited to - validating sourcing requests per client guidelines, analyzing requirements for the bid packages, communicating with client requesters to close any data gaps, preparing and publishing the package to the identified suppliers for bidding purposes, following up with suppliers to ensure adequate participation, analyzing and summarizing proposals, coordinating evaluation of suppliers and facilitating decision makings. The ideal candidate will possess Source to Contract experience and skills: negotiation of software contracts, process project management, effective communication skills. This person should also be self driven, independent, resourceful and adaptive. Key Responsibilities Sourcing/Contract Execution: Provides sourcing services (RFx, reverse auctions, negotiations) to our clients based on predefined service levels, managing 5-12 simple to complex projects simultaneously with limited supervision/guidance or independently Once a project request is received, assess completeness of requirements, perform due diligence and validation, follow up with the requestor to obtain further project details, answer any process related questions, and provide updates on project status Lead and execute the WNS sourcing process from start to finish, e.g., spend data collection and analysis, supply market analysis and supplier discovery if needed, RFx development, publishing and management, reverse auctions, negotiations, bid response analysis and synthesis Complete negotiations in software environment and credit based system enterprise licensing. Tech, SaaS, Professional Services, and Corporate Services deals. Manage suppliers during the sourcing process, including conducting supplier orientation and training on the sourcing process, following up with suppliers on milestone activities Perform in depth analysis of proposals submitted, facilitate supplier evaluations, draw conclusions, prepare comprehensive summaries, and present to the client in a concise manner Process Improvement Develop and/or customize various templates such as RFx, pricing, and proposal evaluation Identify areas of process inefficiencies and suggest improvements to management to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Denali processes Client and Project Management Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation Collaborate with Client Category Managers and/or WNS SMEs on project strategy and determine sourcing approach and methodology to be applied based on the strategy Qualifications Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, operations, or supply chain Procurement Functional/Technical Skills: Strong Sourcing skills, including sourcing methodology and process, eSourcing technology, RFX development and management Familiarity with various best practice sourcing approaches and techniques Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data in Excel using pivot tables and various other key Excel functions to analyze, organize and present data Ability to synthesize data, draw conclusion, and make recommendations based on understanding of client objectives and requirements Proficiency of one or more eSourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Procuri, Iasta, Zycus, ERP eSourcing module) CLAUDE IS PREFERRED Basic to intermediate negotiation skills in software environment and credit based system enterprise licensing. Tech, SaaS, Professional Services, and Corporate Services deals. Understanding of retail store specific categories and their pricing/cost structures, terminology, key vendors, key requirements, typical sourcing levers, etc. Business Fundamentals: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated teamwork Excellent project management skills including project planning, time management, multitasking, critical path definition Client Services Capabilities: Strong customer service orientation including demonstrated issue resolution and relationship management skills Ability to learn and master client specific processes, terminology, political environment, systems and unique requirements by various business groups Solid decision making ability using available facts in sensitive client situations Additional information Compensation Disclosure The base salary range for this position is $75K - $90K annually. This range reflects the base pay that we reasonably expect to offer for the role across our hiring locations. Final compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to: Geographic location (state and city of residence) Overall professional experience Directly relevant experience Education and certifications Industry knowledge and expertise Skills and competencies In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for performance-based bonuses, or incentive pay, or commissions, which are not included in the listed base salary range. WNS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws, including those in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and Illinois. Where required by law, we will provide additional details about compensation and benefits to qualified applicants. Benefits Overview Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave - 401(k) with company match or other retirement plan - Life and AD&D Insurance - Employee Assistance Program Equal Opportunity Employer Statement WNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in all aspects of employment, including the application process.