–^———————————————————————————————-
Surface Warriors to meet at annual symposium
The Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium will be held January 15-17, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Crystal City, VA.
Register for the symposium at http://www.navysna.org/2013Symposium/Registration/20RegistrationIndex13.htm.
–^———————————————————————————————-
Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter
DEFCON 1 Newsletter for Januray 2, 2013
Issue # 297
You are among 760 subscribers
“Anxiety is the hand maiden of creativity.”
– T. S. Eliot
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.
DEFCON 1 brings you job opportunities every week, and counts on members like you to submit job listings to share and post in this newsletter.
Help the network grow. Sign up a friend. They can join for free simply by sending a blank email to DCO-subscribe@topica.com.
When you learn about a job opportunity in the defense sector, such as a position that comes open with your company, you send me the title, organization, location, and a brief description; link; or contact information, and I’ll share. This is a cooperative network. That means everyone’s participation is required to provide job opportunities to share.
Transitioning, or changing your e-mail address? Don’t forget to change your DEFCON – 1 subscription. To unsubscribe, send a blank e-mail from the old account to DCO-unsubscribe@topica.com. Then a blank e-mail from your new account to DCO-subscribe@topica.com. I cannot do this for you.
I never give out, rent, or sell my list, and neither does Topica.
*** In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below):
1.) (Sr. Assoc) Sr. Financial Management, MCR, Wright Patterson AFB, OH
2.) Sr. Database Analyst (TS w/SCI), General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, VA
3.) Government Contracts Manager – Los Angeles, Eaton Corporation, Los Angeles, California
4.) Director of Communications, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, District of Columbia
5.) Director, Space & Terrestrial Communications Directorate (S&TCD) (Senior Executive Service (SES)), U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
6.) Engineer – Weapon System Safety Engineering, BAE Systems, Rockville, MD
7.) Operations Manager (DoD Secret clearance required), HP, Herndon, VA
8.) Joint Operations Center Desk Officer (Secret Clearance), IKUN LLC, a wholly owned unit of the NANA Development Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation , Milford, MA
9.) Management Analyst – Top Secret Clearance Required, SAVA, Quantico, VA
10.) Program Manager – Linguist Services with Security Clearance, Quick Services, LLC, Reston, VA
11.) Field Operations Manager, Engility Corporation, Fort Belvoir, VA
12.) Weapons SI (System Integration), DCS Corporation, Ridgecrest, CA
13.) Nuclear Weapons Certification Engineer, Northrop Grumman, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
14.) Business Analyst, Northrup Grumman, Woodlawn, Maryland
15.) Program Manager, Aurora Flight Sciences, Columbus, Mississippi
16.) IT Portfolio Financial Analysis\Program Management, Serco, Arlington, VA
17.) Senior Ground System Engineer, SME – Top Secret/SCI Clearance, CSC, Chantilly, VA
18.) Systems Engineer, MCR, Orlando, FL
19.) Systems Engineer, The Mitre Corporation, Bedford, Mass.
20.) Special Operations Intelligence SME (SOF) (Requires active Top Secret/SCI Clearance – REQURES EXPERIENCE IN SPECIAL FORCES), The Hinkle Group – Reston, VA
…and more!
*** KnifeFish – Navy’s new UUV Knifefish is a cutting-edge mine hunter
By Edward Lundquist
Marine Technology Reporter
http://www.seadiscovery.com/mtStories.aspx?ShowStrory=1082122058
*** Upcoming events:
*** Note to JOTW subscribers
If you subscribe to the DEFCON 1 companion newsletter, Ned’s Job of the Week – or JOTW – you may have noticed that the newsletter has not been sent out via Topica since 22 October. This is a problem on Topica’s end. The newsletter is still being posted at www.nedsjotw.com.
*** Surface Warriors to meet at annual symposium
The Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium will be held January 15-17, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Crystal City, VA.
The association was incorporated in 1985 to promote greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business and academic communities who share a common interest in Naval Surface Warfare and to support the activities of Surface Naval Forces. SNA provides for its members support, programs and activities which enable professional growth, personal satisfaction and camaraderie.
Speakers at the 2013 symposium include The Honorable Raymond E. Mabus, Jr., Secretary of the Navy (Invited); Adm. Robert J. Papp, Jr., USC, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard; Adm. Mark E. Ferguson, III, USN, Vice Chief of Naval Operations; Adm. William E. Gortney, USN, Commander, US Fleet Forces Command; Vice Adm. Tom Copeman, USN, Commander, Naval Surface Forces/Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Vice Adm. Kevin M. McCoy, USN; Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command; Rear Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, USN, Director, Surface Warfare Division, N96, OPNAV; Maj. Gen Timothy C. Hanifen, USMC, Director, Expeditionary Warfare Division, N95, OPNAV; Rear Adm. David M. Thomas Jr., USN, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic; as well as other speakers and panelists. The latest agenda can be seen at http://www.navysna.org/2013Symposium/Index.htm.
The annual Naval Heritage Program will examine the events surrounding “Operation Praying Mantis.” The symposium will feature the annual SNA banquet, awards recognition luncheon and the International Navies Luncheon, featuring a panel of distinguished naval attaches assigned to Washington. More than 75 companies will exhibit some of the latest naval and maritime technologies in areas throughout the hotel.
Register for the symposium at http://www.navysna.org/2013Symposium/Registration/20RegistrationIndex13.htm. Pre-Registration Closes at 1200 on January 9, 2013.
SNA has more than 6,300 members, 83 Corporate Members and 26 chapters around the world.
*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:
1.) (Sr. Assoc) Sr. Financial Management, MCR, Wright Patterson AFB, OH
MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For 35 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.
Description of Duties:
Provide financial management and accounting functions, processes, and analytical methods to gather, analyze, evaluate, and present information required by the government. The incumbent shall assist with program reports and financial documentation and ensure compliance with DoDD5000.1/DoDI 5000.02 (and AF implementing instructions when published), AF Instruction 65 series, and DoD/Air Force Material Command (AFMC)/Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS) financial management instructions and associated regulations. The incumbent shall assist with budget forecasting, program or financial execution reporting and reviews, cost estimates and studies, EVM analysis and/or provide technical advice and guidance to the government on all matters relating to budget, cost, schedule, or EVM. The incumbent shall assist in performing fact finding, analytical, cost and advisory functions using automated financial management information systems. The incumbent shall assist in drafting documentation to maintain and develop cost estimates for the division’s medium UAS programs to include airframes/systems for MQ-1 Predator, MQ-9 Reaper, Combat Systems, and Special Projects.
The incumbent shall assist in defining the work breakdown structure/cost estimating structure (WBS/CES). The incumbent shall assist in developing or selecting estimating methodologies. The incumbent shall assist in developing point estimates. The incumbent shall assist with performing cross-checks. The incumbent shall assist with time-phased estimates. The incumbent shall provide assistance to document the estimates. The incumbent shall provide assistance with reviewing and analyzing cost proposals. The incumbent shall assist by identifying potential risks, issues, and areas of need to the government for consideration. The incumbent shall provide advisory and draft documentation support in source selections to include Acquisition Strategy Plan (ASP) development and instruction to offerors (ITOs), and sections Land M development. The incumbent shall assist US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) by providing advisory and draft documentation support for the development of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM), President’s Budgets, tracking and reporting funds execution on an on-going basis.The incumbent shall provide advisory and draft documentation support for budget reviews and EVM efforts. The incumbent shall assist with updating EVM data systems (wInsight) and with updating data for the division’s medium UAS programs and contracts. The incumbent shall provide assistance by analyzing and evaluating EVM reports. The incumbent shall provide assistance by evaluating the reasonableness and realism of cost or pricing data required for engineering change proposals (ECP) and contract change proposals (CCP). The incumbent shall assist by identifying potential risks, issues, and areas of need to the government for consideration. The incumbent shall assist in planning and participating in integrated baseline reviews (IBR). The incumbent shall provide advisory and draft documentation support in all phases of the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process. The incumbent shall provide assistance with budget and financial analysis, obligation and expenditure forecasting, funds management, funds statusing, funds control techniques/systems, and with accounting and finance systems/procedures. The incumbent shall assist in researching and recommending options to the government concerning unliquidated obligations and negative unliquidated obligations (ULO/NULO) and canceling year funds. The incumbent shall assist in the on-going reporting concerning ULO/NULO. The incumbent shall assist in the analysis of financial management processes, concepts, policies, procedures, systems, and provide to the government recommendations for improvement. The incumbent shall assist with transformation, process re-engineering, and/or AFSO21 initiatives related to financial management.
Requirements for the Position:
Active Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
10 years of relevant experience
Proficient in the use of, but not limited to, the following government systems: Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS), Automated Business Service Systems (ABSS), BQ (HO69) accounting system, Electronic Document Access (EDA), Shared Data Warehouse (SDW), FM Suite System, Commander’s Resource Integration System (CRIS), and Comprehensive Cost and Requirements System (CCaRS), and wInsight.
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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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. M/F/V/D
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1361
2.) Sr. Database Analyst (TS w/SCI), General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=32933537
3.) Government Contracts Manager – Los Angeles, Eaton Corporation, Los Angeles, California
http://www.aeroindustryjobs.com/jobseeker/job/11790846
4.) Director of Communications, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, District of Columbia
The National Defense University (NDU) is the premier center for Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) and is under the direction of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. The University’s main campus is on Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C. The Joint Forces Staff College is located in Norfolk, VA.
The National Defense University (NDU) educates military and civilian leaders through teaching, research, and outreach in national security strategy, national military strategy, and national resource strategy; joint and multinational operations; information strategies, operations, and resource management; acquisition; and regional defense and security studies. NDU is an Information Age university for national security leaders; a learning organization founded on knowledge management; the center of excellence and innovation for professional military education in joint, multinational, and interagency operations. National Defense University has five colleges (National War College, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Information Resources Management College, Joint Forces Staff College and College of International Security Affairs), three regional centers, three research centers, two institutes, seven special programs and a world-class library. NDU is fully accredited to award a Masters Degree from the Middle States Association and is considered the nation’s premier Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) University.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
•Must be a U.S. Citizen
•Background Investigation is required
DUTIES:
•Serves as the primary National Defense University (NDU) spokesperson and is the first point of contact for the outside media and other DoD and government agencies’ Public Affairs and Congressional Offices.
•Counsels and advises NDU senior leadership on all issues likely to generate significant public and/or congressional interest, and coordinates efforts of full-time or collateral duty public affairs managers assigned to components.
•Advises NDU leadership on the development of a comprehensive and effective communication strategy and program to ensure NDU students, faculty, staff and key stakeholders remain informed concerning University mission, programs, priorities and activities.
•Conducts detailed coordination and scheduling with the Joint Staff, Joint/Coalition Warfighting Center, combatant commands and guest speakers/subject matter experts.
•Prepares and delivers lectures and seminar instruction for the Colleges, Centers, and Special Programs in the area of mass communications and media relations. Instruction and assistance rendered contributes to the student’s capacity to contribute to national security both in the private sector and in government.
•Oversees the development and issuance of news releases for the University and reviews similar products created by the components, and provides oversight for pre-publication security review of material for publication.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
-Ability to write quickly and cogently to express ideas clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal formats
-Skills with interpersonal and team building
-Experience in marketing, media relations, and community relations
-Experience in development and issuance of news releases, receive all media inquiries and oversee the coordination of responses
-Experience and understanding of public affairs regulations and practices
1. Experience as a senior level public affairs or communications professional.
2. Experience in planning, scheduling, and hosting events, projects, and program involving senior staff.
3. Experience in developing and presenting written documents and briefings to agency-level management officials concerning sensitive issues.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Employee will be subject to random drug testing.
Travel requirement for this position is seldom (less than 15% of the time).
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the basic requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
BENEFITS:
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/332788800
5.) Director, Space & Terrestrial Communications Directorate (S&TCD) (Senior Executive Service (SES)), U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331556200
6.) Engineer – Weapon System Safety Engineering, BAE Systems, Rockville, MD
http://jobview.monster.com/Engineer-Weapon-System-Safety-Engineering-Job-Rockville-MD-117264530.aspx
7.) Operations Manager (DoD Secret clearance required), HP, Herndon, VA
https://hp.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2682598
8.) Joint Operations Center Desk Officer (Secret Clearance), IKUN LLC, a wholly owned unit of the NANA Development Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation , Milford, MA
https://nana.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=94443
9.) Management Analyst – Top Secret Clearance Required, SAVA, Quantico, VA
SAVA Solutions is committed to being a world-class provider of trusted security solutions and services. We believe a company’s culture is its shared values and the actions of its employees. It’s not enough to talk about our values; we have to live them every day. That’s why we strive to achieve technical excellence, build lasting relationships, make a difference, and have fun! We hire employees who are passionate about what they do, and we promote a culture of integrity and hard work. At the end of the day, SAVA employees know they have made a difference through significant contributions to our National Security. We commit to providing our employees an environment where each person is appreciated, trusted and encouraged to grow professionally.
JOB DESCRIPTION
SAVA is actively seeking seasoned HUMINT and Counterintelligence Professionals to provide instruction that results in fully trained and educated HUMINT and Counterintelligence professionals focused on full-spectrum global operations. This opportunity is predominantly in the Intelligence space but has many cross over requirements within the Law Enforcement, Analyst and Counter Terrorism fields. This opportunity is classified and requires work with a high-level organization within the US Government.
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Analyzes client needs to determine systems requirements as they apply to the client’s management systems.
• Under the direction of a Principal Program Analyst and or Associate Program Analyst, the Contractor reviews client engagements and participates in client problem-solving and in the recommendation development process.
• The Contractor works in a team with other program staff to incorporate requirements into new or existing information management system and may remain involved through the design and final implementation of the resulting systems.
• Upon implementation, the Management Analyst may be on-site with client agencies to support reports and analysis derived from new system applications.
• The Contractor shall have at least two (2) years experience in the use and application of management improvement systems and programs supporting U.S. Government agencies, with a concentration on DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) System.
• Must have a Bachelors degree in an associated discipline
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Masters in Business is highly desired
• Military experience is desirable
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Candidate must be able to function in general office environment.
SAVA Workforce Solutions reserve the right to edit, revise or change this job description. Nothing in the contents of this job description implies an employment contract with the incumbent.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SAVA Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employers. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Do you need assistance?
We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance in applying for employment or need special accommodations to use our website or to apply for a position please contact, Ginny Glasco, Manager, Recruiting Services, Virginia.glasco@akima.com, (703) 766-6259. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
https://nana.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=108860
10.) Program Manager – Linguist Services with Security Clearance, Quick Services, LLC, Reston, VA
http://www.clearancejobs.com/?action=view_job&jobID=1607520
11.) Field Operations Manager, Engility Corporation, Fort Belvoir, VA
https://engility.taleo.net/careersection/e_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=293556
12.) Weapons SI (System Integration), DCS Corporation, Ridgecrest, CA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=33006102
13.) Nuclear Weapons Certification Engineer, Northrop Grumman, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
http://northropgrumman.jobs/tinker-afb-ok/nuclear-weapons-certification-engineer-2/33297017/job/
14.) Business Analyst, Northrup Grumman, Woodlawn, Maryland
http://northropgrumman.jobs/woodlawn-md/business-process-analyst-new-grad-health-it/31933002/job/
15.) Program Manager, Aurora Flight Sciences, Columbus, Mississippi
http://www.aeroindustryjobs.com/jobseeker/job/11253133
16.) IT Portfolio Financial Analysis\Program Management, Serco, Arlington, VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=33017012
17.) Senior Ground System Engineer, SME – Top Secret/SCI Clearance, CSC, Chantilly, VA
18.) Systems Engineer, MCR, Orlando, FL
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1357
19.) Systems Engineer, The Mitre Corporation, Bedford, Mass.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=33013262
20.) Special Operations Intelligence SME (SOF) (Requires active Top Secret/SCI Clearance – REQURES EXPERIENCE IN SPECIAL FORCES), The Hinkle Group – Reston, VA
http://www.clearancejobs.com/?action=view_job&jobID=138240
*** Thank you for sharing this week’s DEFCON-1 newsletter. Visit our website at http://www.yourdefcon1.com/. You can also read previous issues at www.nedsjotw.com or on Topica at http://lists.topica.com/lists/DCO/read.
Your company’s jobs can be listed here when you share them with me.
Please ask your Director of HR to send me your company’s most pressing job hiring priority each week. Make sure your recruiting manager subscribes to DEFCON 1.
To submit jobs to this newsletter, send to lundquist989@cs.com. Include job title, organization/company, location, brief description (optional), and how to follow up (contact, link, etc.).
Please share these opportunities and refer this network to your friends in the defense industry. They can subscribe for free when they send a blank a-mail to DCO-subscribe@topica.com.
If you delete an address from your account, or if you really don’t want to read the newsletter, then send an email to: DCO-unsubscribe@topica.com.
DCO is a companion newsletter to my Job of the Week newsletter that serves the more than 11,000-members of the JOTW network. It is possible that some job listings will appear in both newsletters. If you want to subscribe to the free Job of the Week e-mail networking newsletter for professional communicators, send a blank e-mail to: JOTW-subscribe@topica.com.
This newsletter is published by:
Edward H. Lundquist, ABC
Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)
7813 Richfield Road
Springfield, VA 22153
+1 703 455-7661
Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter is part of the “Job of the Week”
network – A world in communication.
For your hospitality, thank you!
© Copyright 2012 Job of the Week Network, LLC
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.