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Alion Science and Technology Corporation
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Washington, DC 20003
(across from the Navy Yard Station Metro stop)
October 21, 2008
2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Find out how far you can go… with Alion, a company that’s committed to your success.
http://www.alionscience.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mediaroom.viewevent&eventid=117
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Where in the world is the Great White Fleet:
Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for 15 October 2008
www.nedsjotw.com
Issue # 116
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“For in this modern world, the instruments of warfare are not solely for waging war. Far more importantly, they are the means for controlling peace. Naval officers must therefore understand not only how to fight a war, but how to use the tremendous power which they operate to sustain a world of liberty and justice, without unleashing the powerful instruments of destruction and chaos that they have at their command.”
Admiral Arleigh Burke, CNO, 1 August 1961, Change of command address at Annapolis, MD
Monday was the 233rd birthday of the United States Navy
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. Uxo Technician I, Alion Science and Technology, Fort Campbell, KY
2.) Integrated Scheduling Specialist, The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO
3.) Microbiologist, Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI), Frederick, Maryland
4.) Systems Analyst, ATS Corporation, McLean, VA
5.) Staff Engineer; Ionospheric and Atmosphere Remote Sensing, JPL, Pasadena, CA
6.) AIR COMBAT SIMULATION SPECIALISTS, Northrop Grumman – Integrated Systems, Los Angeles, CA (and other locations)
7.) Composite Technician, Cobham Defense Electronic Systems-Nurad Division, Baltimore, MD
8.) Sr. Accountant – SEC, Argon ST, Inc., Fairfax, VA
9.) Jefferson Science Fellowship, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC
10.) Director of Group and Encampment Sales, Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, Camden, New Jersey
11.) Executive Assistant/Marketing Coordinator, QinetiQ North America, Reston, VA
12.) Technology Sales Director, TRI/Austin, Austin, TX
13.) Public Affairs/Media Analysis- SECRET, Avisar, Arlington, VA
14.) Public Affairs/Media Analysis- SECRET, Avisar, IRAQ
15.) Broadcast Journalists and Broadcast Engineers- SECRET. Avisar, IRAQ
16.) Webmaster- SECRET, Avisar, IRAQ
17.) Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher – SECRET, Avisar, IRAQ
18.) Information Operations – SECRET, Avisar, IRAQ
19.) Software Design Engineer Sr, Alion Science and Technology, Dumfires, VA
20.) Public Affairs Analyst, Dynetics, Arlington, VA
21.) Communications Specialist, NOAA, I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG), Silver Spring, MD
*** And more…
*** Greater Washington Chapter Surface Navy Association Wounded Warrior
Project
For the past two years, the Greater Washington Chapter of the Surface
Navy Association has conducted a campaign to assist our wounded
shipmates recovering at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda,
MD. We collected more than 800 DVDs for the Sailors and marines to
enjoy during their recuperation. The following year we collected funds
and donated 155 portable DVD players.
This year we want to do something very meaningful for those of our
shipmates limited in their ability to get out and around the Washington
area during their convalescence. We have determined that Operation
Second Chance provides many valuable services to military men and women,
and would greatly benefit from a conversion van equipped too transport
wheelchair patients in and around the D.C. area to attend sporting
events, concerts, and other wise get out and about.
This is an expensive proposition, but very important for those men and
women who are virtually stuck in the hospital. We have carefully looked
at Operation Second Chance and are very impressed with the organization
and the services it provides.
Therefore, SNA GWC is seeking to help OSC raise $30,000 to purchase a
conversion van modified by Adaptive Mobility Systems, Inc. (AMS Vans).
Please indicate your contribution at the SNA website:
https://www.navysna.org/Events/OperationSecondChance.asp
This will take you directly to the OSC website fundraising page for
donations. (When prompted “How did your hear about OSC?” click on
Surface Navy Association.) Your donation will be made directly to OSC,
but we want to track our progress so we can follow our progress to
attaining our $30,000 goal.
Our goal is to help OSC raise the $30,000 by December 15th. If we
exceed the $30,000, the additional funds will be available to OSC for
insurance, registration, maintenance and operating costs for the van.
Please be generous, and share this appeal with others who share your
concern for those shipmates who had made a very great sacrifice in
service to their nation and security and freedom everywhere.
For information about SNA, visit www.navysna.org.
For information about OSC, visit
http://www.operationsecondchance.org/About.htm.
(Some of you noted that Operation Second Chance had imposed a $50 minimum for credit card donations. I have since arranged to have that dropped to $20.
You can start by checking in here:
https://www.navysna.org/Events/OperationSecondChance.asp)
*** From Carl Savino:
There will be a Corporate Gray “Security Clearance” Job Fair at the Doubletree Hotel – Crystal City (near the Pentagon)on Friday, Nov 7, 2008. Job fair hours are 10 am to 2 pm. This job fair is exclusively for job seekers with a Secret or higher security clearance, which must be active (using it now) or current (have used within the past 2 years).
Participating employers include: Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, ITT Corporation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, DHS/Transportation Security Administration, QinetiQ, and many more!
Pre-registration is encouraged through Corporate Gray Online, www.CorporateGray.com. By pre-registering for this event, job seekers will make their resumes available in advance to the participating companies and get the Employer Directory the weekend before the event.
*** Weekly Piracy Report:
Posted each Monday at www.nedsjotw.com in the current JOTW newsletter. 11 incidents listed in this week’s report.
*** CAPT Raymond A. Komorowski Photography Award
Don't forget the Surface Navy Association's annual Photo Award. Please
submit your photograph dealing with Surface Warfare with the winning
photo receiving $500 and cash awards available for second, third and
honorable mention. Submissions are due by November 17, 2008. Please
follow the guidelines below or see our website for details.
Direct entries to:
Surface Navy Association
Attn: CAPT Komorowski Photo Award
2550 Huntington Ave, Suite 202,
Alexandria,VA 22303
Photos must be postmarked on or before the deadlines indicated. Email
(photos@navysna.org) submissions will also be accepted. Submissions will
be taken throughout the year.
The contests are open to both amateur and professional photographers.
Limit of three (3) black-and-white prints, color prints, or color
transparencies per person. Minimum print size is 5″ x 7″; minimum
transparency size is 35mm. Do not send glass-mounted transparencies.
Digital images must be no less than 5″ x 7″ at 300 DPI and must be
accompanied by a photo-quality print. Full captions and the
photographer's name, address, phone number, and email must be printed on
labels and affixed directly (no staples) to the back of the prints,
slide frames, or diskettes. Entries must not have been previously
published, and winners may not be published before January 16, 2009.
Prior publication could result in the relinquishment of prize awards.
Entries must be postmarked by established contest deadlines. If you
would like your photos returned, enclose a self-addressed, stamped
envelope with your entries.
*** Here are the jobs for this week:
1. Uxo Technician I, Alion Science and Technology, Fort Campbell, KY
Job ID 9260.
Qualifications
Typically requires 5 or more years of military EOD or contractor UXO experience.
Must be a graduate of the US Army Bomb Disposal School or the US Naval EOD School.
In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 10 years applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience for positions involving new technology or labor market shortages as reflected by market survey data.
Requires a detailed knowledge of the procedures and safety requirements involved in the handling and disposition of UXO.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Responsibilities
Performs reconnaissance and classification of UXO.
Identifies US and foreign guided missiles, bombs and bomb fuses, rockets and rocket fuses, land mines and associated components, pyrotechnic items, military explosives, and demolition materials.
Performs location of subsurface UXO using military and/or civilian magnetometers.
Prepares electric and non-electric firing systems for an UXO disposal operation.
Operates a personnel decontamination station.
Complies with direction regarding donning and doffing of appropriate personal protective equipment in contaminated areas.
Participates in the inspection of salvaged UXO-related material and erection of UXO-related protective works.
Provides guidance and training to less-experienced technicians
Alion Science and Technology is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Building on 70 years of R&D and engineering experience, Alion brings innovation and insight to multiple business areas: defense operations; modeling & simulation; wireless communication; industrial technology; chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; information technology; and naval architecture & marine engineering. Based in McLean, Virginia, Alion has 3700 employee-owners at major offices, customer sites and laboratories worldwide.
Find out just how far your skills will take you with Alion Science and Technology. Join us. We offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefit packages to full and half-time employees.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants who are offered employment with Alion will be required to complete an Alion Application for Employment form. Also, as a condition of employment, you will be required to sign a Disclosure and Authorization form for a background/reference check of employment history, education, references and criminal records. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of your reference check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We value the cultural differences our employees bring to Alion. EOE/AA/M/F/V/D.
(Note: If you wish to submit your resume for this position with Alion Science and Technology, please follow the instruction to apply online, but also send your resume to Ned at elundquist@alionscience.com, and I will also upload it into the system as a “refer a friend” submission for you.)
2.) Integrated Scheduling Specialist, The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO
http://www.hirediversity.com/jobseekers/jobs/view.asp?id=2314418
3.) Microbiologist, Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI), Frederick, Maryland
http://scjobs.sciencemag.org/jobs/default.aspx?job=31657
4.) Systems Analyst, ATS Corporation, McLean, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=75956037
5.) Staff Engineer; Ionospheric and Atmosphere Remote Sensing, JPL, Pasadena, CA
6.) AIR COMBAT SIMULATION SPECIALISTS, Northrop Grumman – Integrated Systems, Los Angeles, CA (and other locations)
http://jobs.aviationweek.com/JobSearch/JobSearch_DisplayJob.asp?jobid=3086
7.) Composite Technician, Cobham Defense Electronic Systems-Nurad Division, Baltimore, MD
http://www.aeroindustryjobs.com/aero_visitor_ViewJobDetail.aspx?job_number=22079
8.) Sr. Accountant – SEC, Argon ST, Inc., Fairfax, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=75495500
9.) Jefferson Science Fellowship, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC
http://scjobs.sciencemag.org/jobs/default.aspx?job=31724
10.) Director of Group and Encampment Sales, Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, Camden, New Jersey
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=229700007
11.) Executive Assistant/Marketing Coordinator, QinetiQ North America, Reston, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=76482347
12.) Technology Sales Director, TRI/Austin, Austin, TX
http://www.aeroindustryjobs.com/aero_visitor_ViewJobDetail.aspx?job_number=22080
*** From Donovan Beauchamp:
The Avisar HR Team
13.) Public Affairs/Media Analysis- SECRET, Avisar, Arlington, VA
Fantastic opportunity to work for Avisar, a leading consulting firm, in support of DOD customers. We are seeking senior practitioners with broad experience in public affairs, media analysis, strategic communications, media relations, and media production within the DOD arena. Work location is Iraq. This is a classified work environment and candidates must have active SECRET clearance minimum.
Avisar is an EOE, offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package that values excellence and rewards effort. If interested, please send a resume along with a cover letter, salary requirements, date of availability and security clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com, Please put “DC Area – Public Affairs/Media Analysis” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
14.) Public Affairs/Media Analysis- SECRET, Avisar, IRAQ
Fantastic opportunity to work for Avisar, a leading consulting firm, in support of DOD customers. We are seeking senior practitioners with broad experience in public affairs, media analysis, strategic communications, media relations, and media production within the DOD arena. Work location is Iraq. This is a classified work environment and candidates must have active SECRET clearance minimum.
Avisar is an EOE, offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package that values excellence and rewards effort. If interested, please send a resume along with a cover letter, salary requirements, date of availability to deploy to Iraq, and security clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com, Please put “IRAQ Teams – Public Affairs/Media Analysis” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
15.) Broadcast Journalists and Broadcast Engineers- SECRET. Avisar, IRAQ
Fantastic opportunity to work for Avisar, a leading consulting firm, in support of DOD customers. We are seeking senior practitioners with broad experience in the broadcast career field within the military. Work location is Iraq. This is a classified work environment and candidates must have active SECRET clearance minimum.
Avisar has the following openings in Iraq:
1. Broadcast Studio Manager
2. Broadcast Technicians
3. Broadcast Journalists
Avisar is an EOE, offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package that values excellence and rewards effort. If interested, please send a resume along with a cover letter, salary requirements, date of availability to deploy to Iraq, and security clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com, Please put “IRAQ Teams-Broadcast Specialist” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
16.) Webmaster- SECRET, Avisar, IRAQ
Fantastic opportunity to work for Avisar, a leading consulting firm, in support of DOD customers. We are seeking an experienced webmaster with broad experience in multimedia web applications. Work location is Iraq. This is a classified work environment and candidates must have active SECRET clearance minimum.
Experience: Individual must have a verifiable experience developing and maintaining commercial websites. Requires strong creative and graphic design skills with a demonstrated talent for solving color, font and user interface challenges. Must have expert knowledge of Flash, Dreamweaver, DHTML, Fireworks and PhotoShop in a cross-browser environment. Requires BSCS (or related–advanced degree preferred), as well as familiarity with web technologies for front-end and back-end development, i.e. XML, JavaScript, ASP, SQL server and Windows NT in a cross-browser environment.
Avisar is an EOE, offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package that values excellence and rewards effort. If interested, please send a resume along with a cover letter, salary requirements, date of availability to deploy to Iraq, and security clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com, Please put “IRAQ Teams-Webmaster” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
17.) Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher – SECRET, Avisar, IRAQ
Fantastic opportunity to work for Avisar, a leading consulting firm, in support of DOD customers. We are seeking senior practitioners with graphic design, publishing, and media production within the DOD arena. Work location is Iraq. This is a classified work environment and candidates must have active SECRET clearance minimum.
Must be expert in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator as well as Acrobat and other graphics, multimedia, and desktop publishing tools.
Prior service in the military and certification in the 25M MOS a plus.
Avisar is an EOE, offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package that values excellence and rewards effort. If interested, please send a resume along with a cover letter, salary requirements, date of availability to deploy to Iraq, and security clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com, Please put “IRAQ Teams-Graphic Designer” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
18.) Information Operations – SECRET, Avisar, IRAQ
Fantastic opportunity to work for Avisar, a leading consulting firm, in support of DOD customers. We are seeking senior practitioners with broad experience in information operations, psyop activities, and media analysis within the DOD arena. Work location is Iraq. This is a classified work environment and candidates must have active SECRET clearance minimum.
Avisar is an EOE, offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package that values excellence and rewards effort. If interested, please send a resume along with a cover letter, salary requirements, date of availability to deploy to Iraq, and security clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com, Please put “IRAQ Teams-Information Operations” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
19.) Software Design Engineer Sr, Alion Science and Technology, Dumfires, VA
Job ID 9250.
Qualifications
Seeking a Sr. Software Design Engineer to support the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) program and the Program Manager ¿ Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA) located in Woodbridge, VA. This candidate will not be developing software but will be overseeing software related products within the context of a Systems Engineering approach. The selected candidate will assist the USMC customer in overseeing the requirements development, coding, and trouble shooting of all software applications associated with the EFV. Candidate must have:
— Knowledge of and experience with the software development lifecycle from requirements definition through system/software implementation, testing, customer acceptance, and system fielding.
— Expertise in system/software requirements analysis and development on real-time military combat, warfare, or weapon systems.
— Experience at requirements traceability.
— Experience developing software requirements and corresponding documentation using the Unified Process. Skilled at creating and evaluating Use Case specifications, including Unified Modeling Language (UML) Use Case diagrams, Activity diagrams, and Sequence diagrams.
— Knowledge of sound system and software design techniques and processes.
— Understanding of System and Software Engineering/Development Milestone Reviews (e.g., Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review).
— Ability to provide professional findings of technical analysis in the form of reports and presentations, and to execute complex technical tasks.
— Current DoD Secret (or higher) Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
— Define specifications for complex software programming applications and/or oversee the maintenance of existing programs to ensure continued performance and compliance with current guidelines and standards.
— Develop architecture requirements and performance standards to meet customer specifications.
— Participate in the analysis and development of test plans. Test assigned components and units and provide test results and recommends corrections.
— Identify and direct resolution of complex hardware/software interface issues or other technical problems.
— Author or assist in the writing and/or presentation of briefings (reports on analyses, findings, and project progress), project or task plans, system specification manuals, technical reports and user manuals.
Alion Science and Technology is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Building on 70 years of R&D and engineering experience, Alion brings innovation and insight to multiple business areas: defense operations; modeling & simulation; wireless communication; industrial technology; chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; information technology; and naval architecture & marine engineering. Based in McLean, Virginia, Alion has 3700 employee-owners at major offices, customer sites and laboratories worldwide.
Find out just how far your skills will take you with Alion Science and Technology. Join us. We offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefit packages to full and half-time employees.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants who are offered employment with Alion will be required to complete an Alion Application for Employment form. Also, as a condition of employment, you will be required to sign a Disclosure and Authorization form for a background/reference check of employment history, education, references and criminal records. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of your reference check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We value the cultural differences our employees bring to Alion. EOE/AA/M/F/V/D.
20.) Public Affairs Analyst, Dynetics, Arlington, VA
http://www.gadball.com/Jobs/Details.aspx?sid=22&jID=16558544
21.) Communications Specialist, NOAA, I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG), Silver Spring, MD
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) www.imsg.com is looking to hire a Communications Specialist for NOAA’s Office of Program Planning & Integration (PPI) in Silver Spring, MD. The incumbent will perform a variety of communications and analytical support services for PPI including document editing, web content management, and electronic media work.
Job Duties:
• Provides a wide range of electronic media services to meet the internal and external communications needs of the office.
• Works with PPI senior management & analysts, Regional Teams and Goal Teams on preparing documents, web site content, messages, etc., in order to better communicate plans, objectives and outcomes.
• Assists teams of high performing professionals with communications support, document editing, and specialized support for specific projects, events, and activities.
• Manages office web sites to ensure content is understandable and current.
• Provides content, copy editing and proofreading of a wide variety of PPI and NOAA documents.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with the NOAA Communications Office to support effective use of stakeholder and event databases and resulting information, lessons learned, etc.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree and experience in communications field required
• Expertise in document composition, editing and proofreading
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Microsoft Project a plus
• Proficiency with web site content management and knowledge of web development software (Dreamweaver)
• Knowledge of communication techniques and stakeholder interactions
• Familiarity with NOAA a plus
To Apply:
Please send your resume, three references and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the needs of this requirement to jobs@imsg.com with the following subject heading: NOA08020 – Communications Specialist.
IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
http://www.seadiscovery.com/mt/mtJob.aspx?showjob=138781819
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SNA Wounded Warrior Project
The Greater Washington Chapter of the Surface Navy Association is raising $30,000 to buy a modified wheelchair conversion van for Operation Second Chance to transport wounded warriors in and around Washington, D.C. to receive medical treatment and attend sporting events and entertainment.
Visit https://www.navysna.org/Events/OperationSecondChance.asp to report your contribution to Operation Second Chance.
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