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Maritime Security 2013 West
August 19-20-21, 2013, Long Beach, California
http://www.maritimesecurity2013.com/west/
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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter
DEFCON 1 Newsletter for June 19, 2013
Issue # 321
“Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real.”
– Thomas Merton
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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.
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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.) Financial Mgmt – Journeyman (ACCESS), MCR, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
2.) MISSILE SYSTEMS ENGINEER, Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group, General Atomics, San Diego, CA
3.) Technical Editor, Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, VA
4.) Electrophysics Engineer / Scientist 1/2, Boeing, Ridley Park, PA
5.) Mission Planning Field Engineer II, Raytheon, Hurlburt Field, FL
7.) Missile Systems Production – Electrical Engineer, Hamilton Sundstrand, Vergennes, VT
8.) Linux Administrator – Cyber Defense Systems, General Dynamics Information Technology, Washington, DC
9.) Plater, Bell Helicopter, Grand Prairie, TX
10.) Business Manager – Entry Level, National Security Agency, Fort George G. Meade, MD
11.) Systems and Network Administration Manager, ITT Exelis, Herndon, VA
12.) Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) Data Links, General Dynamics Information Technology, Rome, NY
13.) Space & Missile Systems Center/Program Manager, Odyssey, Long Beach, CA
14.) Health Writer / Blogger (DOD), DRC, Falls Church, VA, USA
15.) Senior Systems Engineer (SME), MCR, Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s (SMC) Space Development and Test Directorate, Launch Systems Division, Albuquerque, NM
16.) Missile Engineer, HBC Management Services, Honolulu, HI
17.) Lead Logistics Management Specialist, Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Corpus Christi, TX
18.) Geospatial Analyst Instructor, BAE Systems, Burke, VA
19.) MILSATCOM Communications Engineer, The Mitre Corporation, Bedford, Mass.
20.) Copy Editor/Technical Writer (Requisition Number 13421), NSG, Jacobs Technology, Ridgecrest, California
…and more!
*** Upcoming events:
*** OPV Middle East
09 – 11 December, 2013
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
http://www.opvmiddleeast.com/Event.aspx?id=881478
*** Message from the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General David Morrison, AO, to the Australian Army following the announcement on Thursday, 13 June 2013 of civilian police and Defence investigations into allegations of unacceptable behaviour by Army members.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaqpoeVgr8U
*** Maritime Security 2013 West
August 19-20-21, 2013, Long Beach, California
Maritime Security 2013 West will bring together public and private stakeholders from all levels to discuss, learn and collaborate on strategies and technology use in mitigating security threats posed to the maritime domain.
The panel sessions and presentations are designed to give all participants the actionable knowledge on how to better secure their maritime areas of responsibility by highlighting available resources and best practices. Each topic will be comprehensively addressed with the critical perspectives of those who have implemented successful strategies and cutting-edge technologies in their maritime security operations.
Maritime Security 2013 West will also host an exhibition of 30 companies that have highly relevant solutions and past performances in securing the maritime domain.
http://www.maritimesecurity2013.com/west/
*** Surface Navy Association Media Site
SNA now has an active media site on Youtube. The channel is NavySNAmedia. If you subscribe to this site you will receive notifications when things are posted.
Recent postings include a talk to the Washington DC Chapter by Admiral Gumataotao and one to the Hampton Roads Chapter by Force Master Chief Jim Williams.
The site also contains a number of other archived events.
http://www.youtube.com/user/NavySNAmedia
*** Upcoming SNA GWC Events
July 25: Nationals Baseball Game (Limited Tickets Still Available)
August 22: Luncheon
August 24: Potomac Nationals Baseball Game
September 21: Surface Warfare Party
October 2: Fall Golf Tournament
December: Holiday Social
Details at http://128.121.188.113/washington/GWCIndex.htm
*** Ceremonial christening and launch of Perry’s Longboat
You are cordially invited to join the Maritime Museum of Sandusky and the Perry Group- Friends of Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial for the ceremonial christening and launch of Perry’s Longboat. The Longboat was commissioned by the Perry Group to be built for the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie. The boat was constructed by John Riddle of Riddle Boat Works and is currently being finished at the Maritime Museum of Sandusky.
The christening and launch of Perry’s Longboat will be held at the Shelby Street Boat Ramp in downtown Sandusky, Ohio on Saturday June 15th at 10:00a.m. It will coincide with the Maritime Museum’s Classic Boat Show at the Paper District Marina that same Saturday from 9am-5pm. The Longboat will later be taken to Put-In-Bay for display at the Perry’s Victory International Peace Memorial and used in the Bicentennial Celebrations over Labor Day weekend.
Come join us and the local community in commemorating our history and the important role it played on a national scale in 1813. This is a great opportunity to kick-off the Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Celebrations for 2013 and get a look at this beautiful Longboat before it sails into history!
Sincerely,
Annette Wells
Director
Maritime Museum of Sandusky
125 Meigs Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
419-624-0274 • Fax: 419-627-1563
e-mail: sanduskymaritime@bex.net
*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:
1.) Financial Mgmt – Journeyman (ACCESS), 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 visitwww.mcri.com.
Description of Duties:
The incumbent shall accomplish financial management tasks as necessary to support day-to-day operations within ISR/SOF Med UAS. The incumbent shall:
· Provide financial management and accounting functions, processes, and analytical methods to gather, analyze, evaluate, and present information required by the government.
· Assist with program reports and financial documentation and ensure compliance with DoDD 5000.1/DoDI 5000.02, AFI 65 series, and DoD/AFMC/DFAS FM instructions/associated regulations.
· Assist in performing fact-finding, analytical, cost and advisory functions using automated financial management information systems.
· Research and recommend options to the government concerning unliquidated obligations and negative unliquidated obligations (ULO/NULO) and canceling year funds.
· Assist in the analysis of financial management processes, concepts, policies, procedures, systems, and provide to the government recommendations for improvement.
· Assist with transformation, process re-engineering, and/or AFSO21 FM initiatives.
· Analyze changes required for compliance, assessing the impacts of the proposed changes.
· Assist with the identification and development of program requirements related to cost, schedule, technical, and program risk.
· Research/update government-approved financial data in systems including MOCAS, ABSS, BQ (H069), EDA, SDW, FM Suite System, CRIS, CCars, and wInsight.
· Assist with financial analysis with narrative justification for quick-turn budget exercises.
· Assist with the TAR process for the division — three reviews annually of open and active documents.
· Assist in management of OARS for the division.
Requirements for the Position:
· Active Secret security clearance required.
· Five years of financial management/analysis support experience; three years must be in a DoD acquisition program.
· Bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for two years of experience.
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=1514
2.) MISSILE SYSTEMS ENGINEER, Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group, General Atomics, San Diego, CA
http://www.job.com/my.job/jobdisplay/page=jobview/pt=2/exl=1/key=161813019/
3.) Technical Editor, Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=33544102
4.) Electrophysics Engineer / Scientist 1/2, Boeing, Ridley Park, PA
5.) Mission Planning Field Engineer II, Raytheon, Hurlburt Field, FL
http://www.applyhr.com/29489842
6.) Director for Charleston Operations, SPAWAR Atlantic, Global Infotek Inc., Charleston, SC.
http://www.globalinfotek.com/employment-current-positions.htm#job6
7.) Missile Systems Production – Electrical Engineer, Hamilton Sundstrand, Vergennes, VT
8.) Linux Administrator – Cyber Defense Systems, General Dynamics Information Technology, Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=33562512
*** From Mark Sofman:
9.) Plater, Bell Helicopter, Grand Prairie, TX
10.) Business Manager – Entry Level, National Security Agency, Fort George G. Meade, MD
11.) Systems and Network Administration Manager, ITT Exelis, Herndon, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=122991023
12.) Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) Data Links, General Dynamics Information Technology, Rome, NY
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=33549272
13.) Space & Missile Systems Center/Program Manager, Odyssey, Long Beach, CA
http://www.americasjobexchange.com/job-detail/job-opening-AJE-562800447
*** From Sally Attia:
Hello Ned,
My name is Sally Attia and I am a recruiter here at DRC. We have a strong Strategic Communications team and we are hiring a Health Writer / Blogger. I would love to have this listed on your website if possible. The link is below. Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Sally Attia
Sr. Technical Recruiter
14.) Health Writer / Blogger (DOD), DRC, Falls Church, VA, USA
Tracking Code: 10708
DRC is seeking an experienced writer who can work within the Military Health System (MHS) to generate original articles and blogs to tell the military health story to internal and external audiences.
This position provides support to a large team of communicators supporting the MHS. Need strong writing skills, knowledge of the Associated Press (AP) writing style and familiarity with government and military acronyms.
Writer will work with Editor and team leadership to create engaging, lively, accurate and timely articles and blogs covering all aspects of the MHS and veteran and service member-related health topics.
Skills and Experience:
•Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, both in journalism and strategic communications;
•Experience working with government public affairs officers;
•Should write thought-provoking articles that fit into strategic communications plans;
•Should be assertive in acquiring information, while also respecting chain of command;
•Should have excellent interviewing skills; and
•Should be able to cover news such as speeches and Capitol Hill testimony as well as feature articles and public affairs events.
•Bachelor’s degree and minimum five years of experience.
http://jobs.drc.com/job/Falls-Church-Technical-Writer-I-Job-VA-22040/2627286/
15.) Senior Systems Engineer (SME), MCR, Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s (SMC) Space Development and Test Directorate, Launch Systems Division, Albuquerque, NM
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1512
16.) Missile Engineer, HBC Management Services, Honolulu, HI
http://www.sologig.com/INTL/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?Job_DID=J3F5PG6RGFP0PZHS771
17.) Lead Logistics Management Specialist, Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Corpus Christi, TX
http://www.engineer-jobs.com/job.asp?id=90278530&aff=4DC42790-9D45-45A0-B208-EC1492D0AE63
18.) Geospatial Analyst Instructor, BAE Systems, Burke, VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=33568892
19.) MILSATCOM Communications Engineer, The Mitre Corporation, Bedford, Mass.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=33559192
*** From Rich Christensen:
Ned,
Please post this in you newsletter.
Rich Christensen
Recruiter and Training Coordinator
Jacobs Technology, Naval Systems Group
Ridgecrest, CA
760-446-6070 (fax)
20.) Copy Editor/Technical Writer (Requisition Number 13421), NSG, Jacobs Technology, Ridgecrest, California
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
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Opportunity Details:
Responsibilities:
The candidate will provide direct composition, writing, and editorial support to engineers, scientists, and other personnel with the development of technical and administrative publications. The candidate will conduct interviews, perform research, solicit multiple sources, and/or participate in other various activities to collect information for an assortment of publications. Additionally, the candidate will transform highly scientific and technical documentation into easily understandable language. The candidate will integrate information in a variety of formats such as technical reports, proposals, technical memorandums, test plans, test procedures, manuals, presentations, proposals, and promotional/marketing materials. The candidate will develop written products to interpret and explain complex policies, programs, and findings. The candidate will be responsible for composing various technical and administrative documents in accordance with Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), and the Technical Communication Office (TCO) standards and policies. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for developing templates for use by various technical and administrative customers. The candidate will also be responsible for performing copyediting and quality control of various technical and administrative publications. The candidate will ensure that products (i.e., publications, brochures, marketing material, proposals,) are completed in accordance with Navy, NAWCWD, and TCO policies and procedures; the candidate will also ensure that all products are completed using proper punctuation, spelling, grammar, structure, and style. The candidate will be responsible for mentoring junior employees in the proper use of punctuation, spelling, grammar, structure, style, composition, writing, and editing. The candidate will provide timely, flexible, innovative, and responsive products and services to customers that may include Weapons Division personnel, high-level military members, civilian visitors, Cross Service representatives, Congressional staffers, vendors, contractors, and foreign military members.
Qualifications:
Two (2) years of college with courses in appropriate scientific, technical, or social science field(s), and six (6) years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience for a total of eight (8) years. Significant experience with composing, writing, and editing a variety of technical and administrative publications and have a proven record of comprehending complex technical concepts and terminology required. Expert level experience with Microsoft Word and the ability to apply Microsoft Word advanced features to develop and edit documents is required. Previous experience copyediting a variety of technical and administrative publications and must possess the ability to employ proper English usage, grammar, syntax, and spelling. Experience teaching and/or mentoring others. Superior oral and written communication skills required. Ability to maintain a high-volume workload that includes a wide-variety of complex assignments. Experience using and applying The Chicago Manual of Style and Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association in creating and editing publications required. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
Physical Requirements:
• Working at a computer or desk (Considerations: Sitting, Eyes, Hands)
• May involve long periods of sitting or standing depending on current tasking
Work Environment:
• An inside office environment (Considerations: Closed quarters, lighting, and temperature fluctuations)
• Needs to be able to work well with and support co-workers and clients
• Needs to have clear, concise and accurate communication skills
Equipment and Machines:
• Standard office equipment and machines, computer workstation
Attendance:
• Normal hours are Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 5:00pm, non-flex Fridays 7:00am to 4:00pm
• Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines
• Regular attendance is necessary and required
Other Essential Functions:
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with clients, management and employees
• Must be able to support and work in a proactive team environment
• Must hold the safety of yourself and those around you as the number one priority in the workplace
• Current driver’s license, car registration and auto insurance required
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain an interim and a permanent U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance required
https://jacobsexternal-jacobstechnology.icims.com/jobs/13421/copy-editor-technical-writer/job
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