DEFCON 1 Newsletter for November 9, 2011

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Exploring the Future of Global Surface Combatant Fleets

Surface Warships 2012 Paris

http://www.surfacewarships.com/Event.aspx?id=589698

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter

DEFCON 1 Newsletter for November 9, 2011

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“If we value the pursuit of knowledge, we must be free to follow wherever that search may lead us. The free mind is not a barking dog, to be tethered on a ten-foot chain.”

– Adlai E. Stevenson Jr.

Welcome to the latest edition of the number one Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter, “DEFCON-1,” a networking newsletter featuring job opportunities and career advice for those who are part of the global defense, aerospace, maritime, marine technology and security industry.

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*** In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below):

1.) Human Resource Administrator, MCR, McLean, VA

2.) Director of Marketing—Military & Federal, Tutor.com, Arlington, VA

3.) Executive Assistant to the CEO, United States Naval Institute, Annapolis, MD

4.) Signature Research Analyst, TASC Inc., Clarendon, Virginia

5.) Vice President, U.S. Sales and Business Development – Surveillance Business, FLIR Systems Arlington, VA

6.) CBRNE COTS Maintainer, Camber Corporation, Winchester, KY

7.) Capture Manager, Strategic Planning and Command Communications, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc., telecommuting/remote position based in the Washington, DC 8.) 8.) System Safety Engineer – Electronic Warfare (EW), URS, Dahlgren, VA

9.) Sr. Technical Recruiter – Defense Group, Dynamics Research Corporation, Andover, MA

10.) Director/Foreign Relations & National Security, The American Legion, Washington, DC

11.) Sr Facilities Engineer I, Raytheon Dulles HUB Facility, Dulles, VA

12.) Emergency Management Specialist, Commander, Navy Installations, Department of the Navy, Washington, DC

13.) STP Instructor (Abu Dhabi), Texas A&M University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

14.) C-RAM / Air Missile Defense Planning and Control System Analyst, Fire Center of Excellence, Capabilities Development Integration Directorate (CDID), Air Missile Defense Requirements Branch, Wyle, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma

15.) Material Coordinator, Honeywell International, Clearwater, FL

16.) Full Motion Video (FMV) Analyst, Vykin, Washington, DC

17.) Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Army Accession Command, Fresno County, CA

18.) Protection Operations Specialist – CBRNE, Battelle, Jacksonville, NC

19.) IT Security Instructor Developer / Jr. System Engineer (FBI), SAIC, Quantico, VA

20.) COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, General Atomics, San Diego, CA

…and more!

SNA GWC Holiday Social – December 14

Location:

Sine’s Irish Pub

1301 S Joyce St

Arlington, VA 22202

Time: 1630-1830

Cost: No Cost to SNA Members and $5 for Nonmembers

Includes hors d'oeuvres and a ticket for one free drink.

Toys for Tots donations in the form of money or toys collected at the event. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, please contact dgarrynavysna@aol.com

RSVP Required: https://www.navysna.org/Events/HolidayParty/2011GWCHoliday.asp

SNA GWC November Luncheon – November 17

Speaker:

Commodore Stephen P. Woodall, CSC, RAN

Naval Attaché, Embassy of Australia

Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Check-In at 1130, Lunch at 1200

Register Online at: https://www.navysna.org/Events/GWCLunch/2011/Nov2011.asp

Upcoming 2012 Events:

January 10-12, 2012 – SNA National Symposium

March 3, 2012 – SNA GWC Dining Out

*** Surface Warships 2012:

Exploring the Future of Global Surface Combatant Fleets

In a highly uncertain strategic environment, the ability to use the majority of the world's surface, and reach most of its population makes maritime forces those of choice for the world's main actors and their allies – and surface warships are key components of such forces. Their need to police the oceans against the dual threats of terrorism and piracy make surface warship programmes a crucial and indispensable part of the future maritime environment.

Surface Warships will provide the ideal environment for industry and naval professional to discuss innovative future designs and the need to keep current vessels battle ready through capability upgrades and refits.

23 – 25 January, 2012, Hyatt Regency, Paris, France

http://www.surfacewarships.com/Event.aspx?id=589698

*** From Mark Sofman:

Those of you who are technically adept…

…will appreciate this 😉

http://bit.ly/rAdkT8

*** The Surface Navy Association Greater Washington Chapter is pleased to announce that the speaker for the November luncheon will be

Commodore Stephen P. Woodall, CSC, RAN, Naval Attaché, Embassy of Australia

Date: 17 November 2011

Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Check-In at 1130, Lunch at 1200

Register Online at: https://www.navysna.org/Events/GWCLunch/2011/Nov2011.asp

*** The American Society of Naval Engineers is proud to present ASNE Day 2012: Naval Warfare – Critical Engineering Challenges on February 9-10, 2012 in Arlington, VA.

Call for Student Posters at ASNE Day 2012

ASNE is actively seeking student participants for the ASNE Day 2012 Student Poster Session. To submit a poster for consideration, please send a brief abstract to Dr. Leigh McCue at mccue@vt.edu by December 1, 2011. For more information on submitting an abstract, please visit the Student Call for Posters.

ASNE Day 2012 Student Program Highlights

• FREE access to all the ASNE Day 2012 events, including the plenary and technical sessions.

• Posters featured in the ASNE Day 2012 exhibit hall, providing students visibility in front of potential employers in both government and industry.

• Exciting tour of a naval history landmark with views of Washington, D.C.

• Participation in the Student Congress, creating a dialogue with peers from schools across the country.

*** The Surface Navy Association (SNA) Scholarship program is an annual activity that SNA is very proud to offer to our members’ dependent children and spouses for undergraduate and graduate education. The academic achievements of our scholars are impressive and our current year’s renewal GPA (for those asking for a second through fourth year of support) was 3.64.

An SNA Scholar receives an academic scholarship based on demonstrated leadership, community service, academic achievement and commitment to pursuing higher educational objectives. Our criteria require that an applicant be a child, stepchild, ward or spouse of a current SNA member who is a Surface Warfare Officer or Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist or Officers and Enlisted members of the Coast Guard who’ve earned a permanent Cutterman’s pin, with three years of sea time.

With humble beginnings in 1995, with one scholarship for $500, we now award over $120,000 per year to 60 total individuals. In fact, since 2002 we have provided nearly three quarters of a million dollars in scholarship support to our members and families.

This past year, SNA received over 50 applications and was able to award scholarships to 17 of these outstanding new applicants. With your help, we can continue to grow this exceptional program. SNA is currently accepting donations for the scholarship fund online at:

https://www.navysna.org/SNA/ScholarshipCCDonation.asp

The Surface Navy Association greatly values any donation and all donations are tax deductible as SNA is a 501(c) 3 organization. As an example of the financial clout we can have together, if every member gave just $25, it would be enough to award over 20 fully-funded new scholarships. This is an important way for us to invest in the futures of the families of our nation’s Surface Warriors.

*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:

1.) Human Resource Administrator, MCR, McLean, VA

THE COMPANY

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For more than 30 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.

Duties

Serves as Administrative Assistant to the Department of Human Resources. Will work under limited supervision and must have the ability to work without detailed assignments. Exercises considerable judgment for selecting appropriate methods for completing tasks.

Responsibilites:

New Hire Orientation

Prepares and maintains new hire orientation packages

Be prepared to provide packages upon request. Ensure that all field offices have and are using most updated and first generation copies of forms in orientation packages.

Conducts new hire orientation providing benefits overview for local hires

Ensure that all new hire paperwork is collected and in a timely manner

Distribute Summary Plan Booklets & Other Materials

Provide new hires with summary plan descriptions

Responsible for the distribution of materials and forms to employees

File Folders Maintenance

Ensure that all required forms are included and file in a timely manner

Follow up with employee and/or group admin to provide missing forms

Maintain folders in a neat, presentable manner and easily retrievable manner

File forms in appropriate HR folders.

Administers and maintains employees benefit enrollment

Ensure that employees complete and submit insurance form in a timely manner

Prepare enrollment forms and submit to various insurance companies for processing

Follow up with employees and/or group admin about missing enrollment forms

Invoice Reconciliation

Ensure that all monthly invoices are submitted to accounting

Review invoices for discrepancy and reconcile with vendor

Process additions and termination in a timely manner

Process change of address with insurance companies

Reconciliation of benefits deductions/changes for payroll

Form I9 Maintenance

Ensure that Form I9 are completed correctly and in a timely manner

Complete employment verification using e-verify

File and maintain Form I9 for easily retrieval

Assign tickler to tract expire documentation and follow up with employees

New Hire Reporting

Prepare necessary documentation to report to comply with new hire reporting.

Ensure that all new hire are reported

Terminations

Send termination notice to group

Prepare termination checklist for accounting

Prepares terminated employee’s folder and prepare for storage

Executes PAFs

Prepares QBs (COBRA notice) for terminating employees

Additional duties

Address incoming mail and distribute or process as appropriate

Prepares verification of employment

Facilitate background investigation

Process 401k distribution – prepares vesting schedule and file distribution binder.

Prepares reports as assigned

Perform administrative duties such as typing, filing, mailing, making copes, posting

Assist on special projects and performs other duties as assigned to assist with the day to day operations of the HR department

Qualifications

BS with 2+ years HR administrative experience. Solid understanding of HR processes and able to provide guidance to employees regarding HR policies, procedures and programs. MS Word and Excel. Must be able to demonstrate superior organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with CostPoint. Cognos and government experience is preferred.

Compensation

MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee's skills, experience, and potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MCR is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=965

2.) Director of Marketing—Military & Federal, Tutor.com, Arlington, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=103709844

3.) Executive Assistant to the CEO, United States Naval Institute, Annapolis, MD

The United States Naval Institute is looking for an Executive Assistant to the CEO.

Performs secretarial and executive support activities to assist the Chief Executive Officer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of administrative or executive support tasks that are highly confidential and sensitive.

• Coordinates office management activities for the CEO.

• Researches, compiles, assimilates, and prepares confidential and sensitive documents, and briefs the CEO regarding content.

• Reads and screens incoming correspondence and reports; makes preliminary assessment of the importance of materials and organizes documents; handles some matters personally and forwards appropriate materials to the CEO.

• Receives and screens incoming calls and visitors, determines which are priority matters, and alerts the CEO accordingly. Makes referrals to appropriate staff or provides requested information.

• Informs others of the CEO’s position on issues.

• Composes letters and memoranda in response to inquiries.

• Acts as liaison between the CEO, subordinates or others, by transmitting directives, instructions and assignments and following up on the status of assignments.

• Produces a variety of documents, charts, and graphs in final form.

• Updates CEO on status of issues before scheduled meetings.

• Prepares agenda and collects materials for meetings, speeches, and conferences; takes minutes and keeps records of proceedings.

• Plans and coordinates arrangements for professional conferences.

• Reviews, proofreads, and edits documents prepared for the CEO’s signature.

• Takes and transcribes dictation on technical and confidential matters from the CEO.

• Coordinates and facilitates the CEO's calendar to arrange appointments, meetings, and conferences.

• Recommends actions to be taken on office expenditures such as equipment and supply needs.

• Assists with preparation of the office budget.

• Compiles and maintains records, statistical information, and reports.

• Participates in and /or coordinates committees or task forces.

• Establishes and maintains various filing and records management systems.

• Makes travel arrangements; prepares itineraries; prepares, compiles and maintains travel vouchers and records.

• Operates standard office equipment.

• Performs related work as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the application of instructions and guidelines to specific problems.

• Knowledge of the department’s and work area’s mission and its appropriate application.

• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and organizational relationships.

• Knowledge of the organization and composition of letters, minutes, reports, charts and spreadsheets.

• Knowledge of correct English usage and grammar.

• Knowledge of office practices, processes, and computer software programs.

• Knowledge of the organization and maintenance of filing systems.

• Knowledge of scheduling and coordinating travel arrangements.

• Ability to make decisions where precedents may not be established.

• Ability to apply the overall mission of a department to make administrative or executive support decisions.

• Ability to review several diverse reference sources, select and synthesize data for reports and other forms of correspondence.

• Ability to use diplomacy and discretion, when giving out information and referring and directing callers and visitors.

• Ability to create presentations, charts, graphs, databases, and spreadsheets with emphasis on Microsoft Powerpoint expertise.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

• Ability to follow, apply, interpret, and explain instructions and/or guidelines.

• Ability to determine work priorities.

• Ability to make decisions and take appropriate actions.

• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports.

• Ability to type at least 60 wpm.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and Experience:

Seven years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including four years equivalent to executive level administrative support work.

Contact:

Ruth Ann Raup, SPHR

Director Human Resources

291 Wood Road

Annapolis MD 21402

Phone 410.295.1062

Fax 410.295.1091

4.) Signature Research Analyst, TASC Inc., Clarendon, Virginia

http://www.intelligencecareers.com/jobs/jobview.cfm?jobid=3659752

5.) Vice President, U.S. Sales and Business Development – Surveillance Business, FLIR Systems Arlington, VA

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=2004839

6.) CBRNE COTS Maintainer, Camber Corporation, Winchester, KY

http://www.engineer-jobs.com/job.asp?id=38560900

*** From Nicholas Abid:

7.) Capture Manager, Strategic Planning and Command Communications, OMNITEC Solutions, Inc., telecommuting/remote position based in the Washington, DC area with ability to make meetings at Pax River in Lexington Park, MD (20670).

Please reply to Nick Abid at nabid@omnitecinc.com. In short, we seek a rare bird who can seek out & identify new business opportunities, and then working closely with SME's and other team members in managing the proposal response process. We require some level of past expertise supporting one or more of the following: Strategic Management, Dod or Navy ACAT Programs, Business Process Improvement, and/or large Program Acquisition support. On the corporate side, we need proven skills with: leading major proposals, developing and supporting business strategy, marketing and branding activities of our service areas. Experience in contract project management, cultivating new customer relationships, investigating teaming opportunities and evaluating and executing proposal activities including teaming arrangements, etc., is required. Please visit http://www.omnitecinc.com/employment/openings.asp, and review the full description for job number 11.0023.MD.

8.) System Safety Engineer – Electronic Warfare (EW), URS, Dahlgren, VA

https://www.urs.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=61242&CurrentPage=189&sid=364

9.) Sr. Technical Recruiter – Defense Group, Dynamics Research Corporation, Andover, MA

http://www.businessworkforce.com/jobs/sr-technical-recruiter-defense-group-andover-ma-37779941-job.html

10.) Director/Foreign Relations & National Security, The American Legion, Washington, DC

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=103133854

11.) Sr Facilities Engineer I, Raytheon Dulles HUB Facility, Dulles, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=103674425

12.) Emergency Management Specialist, Commander, Navy Installations, Department of the Navy, Washington, DC

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/302268500

13.) STP Instructor (Abu Dhabi), Texas A&M University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

https://www.tamuengineeringjobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1320542793333

14.) C-RAM / Air Missile Defense Planning and Control System Analyst, Fire Center of Excellence, Capabilities Development Integration Directorate (CDID), Air Missile Defense Requirements Branch, Wyle, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma

http://careers.wyle.com/Careers.aspx?adata=4l5ZJBze39NmrRFL%2fO71ZpnpC4HS2tHhdB%2fxW8BtlvydQqvCOf4zlM5OjCRtYdBWiXfxEwhI4wVoCBI92dT7prPq1XpEQq92K%2bzwN4ArsYA%3d

15.) Material Coordinator, Honeywell International, Clearwater, FL

https://honeywell.taleo.net/careersection/9/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1574197

16.) Full Motion Video (FMV) Analyst, Vykin, Washington, DC

https://jobs-vykincorp.icims.com/jobs/1023/job

17.) Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Army Accession Command, Fresno County, CA

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301634000

18.) Protection Operations Specialist – CBRNE, Battelle, Jacksonville, NC

http://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=37851245&aff=91259E7E-9B28-4A3B-8BD3-7A86EA744DB8

19.) IT Security Instructor Developer / Jr. System Engineer (FBI), SAIC, Quantico, VA

http://jobs.saic.com/job/Quantico-IT-Security-Instructor-Developer–2F-Jr.-System-Engineer–28FBI-29-Job-VA-22134/1479031/\

20.) COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, General Atomics, San Diego, CA

The General Atomics (GA) group of companies is a world renowned leader in developing high-technology systems ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to electromagnetic systems; remotely operated surveillance aircraft; airborne sensors; advanced electronic, wireless, and laser technologies; and biofuels.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Specialist to work with our Strategic Communications team at our facility in La Jolla/Torrey Pines.

This position, in coordination with Corporate Communications, has the responsibility for coordinating the development of an integrated communications function and strategy for General Atomics Energy and Electromagnetic Systems

Primary responsibilities will be designing, developing and implementing specific communications, both internal and external, through a variety of media, to strategically and clearly convey the programs and plans of the organization

Provides necessary support in researching, writing and editing press releases, white papers, speeches, presentation material, internal communications, online communications and other related documents

Requires frequent contact with senior internal personnel as well as representatives of organizations external to General Atomics

Responsible for developing, selecting, and reviewing editorials and special articles;. gathering and analyzing data to obtain items for publication and verifying facts

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline and ten or more years of progressive professional experience in the marketing or communications field; equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education

The individual must demonstrate extensive knowledge of marketing and communications principles and concepts as well as a detailed and thorough understanding of marketing and communications practices, techniques, and standards

Must be customer focused and possess the ability to develop solutions to a variety of unusual and complex problems

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately convey information to a variety of audiences

Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, senior managers and external parties

Excellent computer skills

Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Background in journalism and contacts with local and national media and reporters is desirable

Ability to understand and translate technical language and concepts into products for the lay person

Headquartered in San Diego, CA, General Atomics maintains expansive facilities housing engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing operations in Southern California and various locations in the U.S.

http://hodes.jobhost.org/viewjob.php?id=1464639

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