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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for May 27, 2009
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Issue # 132
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“The purpose of life is to fight maturity.”
– Dick Werthimer

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.  DECFON 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.)  Prog Plan Control Analyst, Alion Science and Technology, Bath, ME
2.)  Protective Forces Operations Specialist 4, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
3.)  Space Environment Technical Lead, Ball Aerospace, Albuquerque, NM
4.)  Electrical Engineer, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas
5.)  Director of Executive Communications, Aerospace Industries Association, Arlington, Virginia
6.)  ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY TECH I – EB0010, Earl Industries, Portsmouth, VA
7.)  ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, Earl Industries, Portsmouth, VA
8.)  Senior Mechanical Designers – Part-Time, Alion Science and Technology, Mystic, CT
9.)  Manager – Ethics Education & Communications, Raytheon, Waltham, MA
10.)  Community Relations Manager, Lockheed Martin, Sarasota, FL
11.)  Program Analyst, Modern Technology Solutions, Washington, DC
12.)  Communications Specialist, ODASN (Civilian Human Resources), Pentagon, Arlington, VA
13.)  HUMINT and CI SME, SAIC, Washington, DC
14.)  Senior Communications Engineer – Senior Systems Engineer II, Jacobs, Hanscom AFB, MA
15.)  Editor/Writer, Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC), QinetiQ, Monterey, CA
16.)  Technical Writer/ Editor, Cat Technology, Tempe, AZ
17.)  Public Relations Manager, Operation Homefront, Washington, D.C.
18.)  Supv Management & Program Analyst (Unit Chief), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department Of Justice, Quantico, Virginia
19.)  Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer, PAI Corporation, Oak Ridge, TN
20.)  Intelligence Analyst, National Security Agency (NSA), Fort George G. Meade, MD
21.)  Service Depot Technician, Motorola DSC, NEWINGTON, VA
22.)  Engineer, Reliability, Maintainability, Availability, and Dependability (RMAD) data, Launch and Test Range System (LTRS), ENSCO, Cocoa Beach, Florida
23.)  Military Analyst or Integrator, Combat Studies Institute (CSI) Researcher/Historian, MPRI, Fort Leavenworth, KS
24.)  Military Analyst or Integrator, Strategic Communications, MPRI, Fort Leavenworth, KS

***  And more…

***  The “Test”

Sometimes I wonder if any of your DEFCON 1 subscribers are awake.  I put out the newsletter each week, pretty faithfully.  With few exceptions, I rarely get any input.  The idea behind a cooperative network is that we all share, which means giving as well as receiving.  I don’t get many announcements to post, or comments to ponder. 

So, imagine my surprise when I’m noodling around with the Topica service and I see a web address that looks like it might be a way for people to send me stuff for the newsletter.  I sent an email to the address, with just “Test” in the subject line.  Imagine my surprise when I got the email, followed by some out of office replies and then a bunch of “Loud and Clear,” “Test Sat,” and “Got it” messages.  Maybe someone is awake, after all.

***  Surface Navy Association Golf Tournament – June 3, 2009

The Greater Washington Chapter summer golf tournament is scheduled for June 3 at Fort Belvoir.  Registration is now open online at www.navysna.org or at the following link:

https://www.navysna.org/Events/Golf/Summer2009/2009SpringGWCGolfRegistration.asp

***  Introducing Effective Media Training … Online

It's like a teleseminar, only better.  The online version of At Ease With the Media is now available at its own website (www.AtEaseWithTheMedia.com). 

This self-study program provides spokespeople with tools and insights to manage exchanges with reporters to win-win outcomes, while applying risk management strategies to protect their reputation and their organization's. 

The program consists of 10 audio-visual modules that vary in length from four to 13 minutes and cover a range of topics.  Each module is accompanied by a five-question quiz.  Spokespeople view the modules and complete the quizzes.  Those who earn a combined score of 45/50 receive a Certificate of Completion for the program.

“The quizzes serve two purposes,” says Eric Bergman, ABC, APR, who designed the program and is also author of the train-the-trainer guide Media Training With Excellence: A Balanced Approach (http://iabcstore.com/prmediarelations/mediatraining.htm).  “First, they force participants to listen to the information contained in the modules.  Second, they help internalize the concepts taught.  Testing has shown the program to be extremely effective at achieving both ends.”

The modules cover topic areas that include:  Managing Polarization; Working With Reporters; Negotiating the Interview; Print vs Broadcast; and Managing Risk.  “Participants have commented that the 'Managing Risk' module alone is worth the cost of the program,” Bergman says. 

The program is extremely flexible and adaptable.  Organizations can offer all modules to their spokespeople, or only offer specific modules.  The online version can be used as stand-alone training, or offered in conjunction with “live” training — either in person or via teleconference. 

“The original idea was to bring cost-effective media training to a wide geographic audience,” says Bergman.  “And there is no better program available for doing that.  But beyond that original aim, At Ease With the Media sets a new standard for media training that helps an   organization's spokespeople create strategic outcomes from their exchanges with journalists.”

To arrange a “test drive” or live demonstration, or for more information, contact:

Eric Bergman, ABC, APR, MC
416-410-3273
jotw@ateasewiththemedia.com

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

1.)  Prog Plan Control Analyst, Alion Science and Technology, Bath, ME

Job Ref. No. 10197
 
Responsibilities 
 
The selected applicant will work directly for the Supervisor of Quality Assurance (QA), co-located with the QA staff at the Governments location, SUPSHIP Bath.   The support will be provided under the QA Supervisor in support on the US Navy's LCS and DDG 1000 shipbuilding programs.

This person will be working with an experienced professional organization that work supportively in a team environment in all aspects of evaluating contractors performance on a variety of Government programs.  This individual will be expected to be able to perform analytical evaluation of data gathered from the contractors in a confidential manner. 

Comply with applicable safety, quality and security procedures in the performance of duties and provides recommendations for improvements to existing quality systems or applicable company procedures and guidelines.

The selected candidate will be required to obtain information from various sources, analyze the information and processing the information to develop metrics and reports that will be used to monitor the day to day operations and contractor performance.

Will assist in obtaining required information to develop flow diagrams that illustrate process flow.   Will apply computer applications to prepare reports, graphics and presentation.

Other duties will include follow up on PMC taskings, perform internal audits, proofread text of proposed Operational Procedures, develop instructions as necessary and directed, support other SUPSHIP Bath QA staff DCMA taskings on the DDG 1000 program and maintain the trial card summary spreadsheet. The incumbent will be required to perform other similar tasks that may be assigned.

This person will be expected to prepare and review input to a variety of documentation including technical reports, status reports, letters, technical memoranda, contract reports and formal briefings.   They will author or co-author technical status reports.  Prepare and provide formal briefings to the customer and support the customer in defending project performance evaluation.  Assist in developing related briefings and works through appropriate channels to schedule presentation of these briefings and proposals to prospective customers.  Lead technical discussions at project review sessions and with the customer and shipbuilder.  Identifies opportunities for follow-on tasking for current projects.

The selected candidate will perform their responsibilities of planning, designing, and developing shipyards' process and performance analysis under limited supervision. But, will receive technical guidance and training from more experienced technical staff.  Plans, results, and work products will be reviewed periodically by senior Alion and Navy staff. 

Qualifications 
 
Although a Bachelors with at least 2 years of experience is required. Educational requirements may be decreased or waived for at least 7 years of proven performance in related service with relevant work experience.  The right person with the ability to meet the described qualification may be considered.

A back ground with the Navy or Naval ship's design, operations and or shipbuilding is desirable, however not essential.

Requires a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently.  The candidate for this position must work proactively to ensure all appropriate data is obtained in support of reporting and analysis requirements.

This person will be required to posses or able to develop advanced skills in Microsoft  computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint with a basic understanding of relational databases, create macros and write VB code for Access and Excel. Able to develop process flow and project status graphics.  Knowledge of, and experience in, the use of Microsoft Project is desired.

Effective organization level communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, comfortable and able to interface and communicate effectively with the customer's and shipbuilders' representatives and at all levels.

Assignments may require the development of improvements to current techniques and procedures.

Some travel to other than Bath Iron Works shipyards may be necessary to perform this work.

A security clearance of an appropriate level may be required after employment 

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: naval
architecture & marine engineering; defense operations; systems
engineering; modeling & simulation; information management & technology;
chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; wireless
spectrum engineering; and industrial technology. Based in McLean,
Virginia, Alion employee-owners are located at major offices, customer
sites and laboratories worldwide. 
 
https://erecruit.alionscience.com/psc/H89ER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=10215

2.)  Protective Forces Operations Specialist 4, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA

Job ID:  117356 

Position Description

This position is responsible for providing technical leadership in the development, operation, and implementation of selected security operations projects supporting DOE/NNSA and other Government clients. The incumbent fulfills these responsibilities through the identification of issues based upon continuing discussions with Senior Managers, assessment of resources required to analyze causes, and development of solutions. In discharging these duties the incumbent will be responsible for maintaining strategic alliances with specified clients, participating in proposal development and linking programmatic activities to achieve maximum effectiveness for PNNL's Government clients. The incumbent will be an active technical contributor to new and ongoing projects.

Quantitative Dimensions

This position will manage $200-500K per year. This position will perform work for, work directly with Government employees up to, and including SES level managers and senior military leaders both domestic and foreign. The staff member will be responsible for self-management and leading the efforts of other team members in the development and execution of domestic and international courses.  This includes PNNL and other DOE Laboratory staff and subcontractors.

Nature and Scope

This position reports to the Technical Group Manager for Safeguards, Security Analysis & Operations.  Position duties are to develop, lead, and manage various security projects for the development of specialized security training courses and implementation of security operations for PNNL to assure continued growth and client satisfaction. The incumbent will be designing international training courses requiring the ability to integrate foreign nationals in course design and execution.  The incumbent also will be required to communicate with senior level Government managers and domestic and foreign military commanders to develop long-term strategies, processes and technologies, and to assist in the implementation of cost effective, risk based protection programs. Technical program elements include:  protective force, logistics, and program evaluation.

The incumbent will be responsible for scope, schedule, budget and the deliverables of the project to assure client expectations are being met.  The incumbent will develop new and continuing business; contribute to the development and implementation of business plans and proposals; and work in partnership with line, product line, and project managers to plan technical work and obtain resources.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Serve as the single point-of-contact and manage specialized protective force projects for specific countries from initial concept through implementation of overall program.
Serve as the technical authority for client decision making on protective force operations and training with emphasis on special response team functions, transportation security, and testing, evaluations, and control of special operations.
Recognized as a subject matter expert in domestic and international training management.
Develop new or continuing international and domestic Safeguards and Security business with NRC, DOE, NNSA, DOD, State Department and private industry.
Provide technical expertise in both domestic and international training, protective force, surveys/inspections and performance testing for the development of new or continuing Safeguards and Security business.
Provide daily operational input to Senior Managers within DOE and DOD Headquarters and field sites to assure continued operations.
Maintain constant communications with Senior Managers and domestic and international military leaders to assure a current understanding of issues/problems that are influencing policy and/or driving technology requirements.
Oversee Safeguards and Security project work to assure client satisfaction and expectations are being met on time and within budget; continued growth, and consistency with business strategies.
Develop decision papers and conduct client needs assessments.
Interact with clients and industry contacts to expand PNNL capability and credibility in existing and new business areas. Identify needs and propose new projects to potential clients.
Assure that technology solutions identified for DOE include consideration of non-DOE funded technologies.

Position Level Requirements

– Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Education with 7 years of relevant experience or advanced degree plus 4 years of relevant experience in protective force operations and training both domestically and internationally.  The candidate must have demonstrated communication and project management skills for the development and management of cross-disciplinary activities to solve unique technical, logistical and cultural challenges.  Experience should include active participation in or knowledge in the deployment and training of military small arms and explosives in both the attack and defense of a position/facility.  The candidate will be expected to interface with personnel ranging from maintenance staff through Ministry level officials and with DOE/NNSA program managers to develop partnership relationships.  Must have knowledge of and experience in the DOE processes for evaluating protective force operations, training techniques and safety procedures.  Must possess or have the ability to obtain a DOE “Q” clearance. 
 Equal Employment Opportunity 
 Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace.  All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.  All staff at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. 
 Other Information 
 This position requires the ability to obtain a federal security clearance in a timely manner.  Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.  All Security Clearance (L or Q) positions will be considered by the Department of Energy to be Testing Designated Positions which means that they are subject to applicant, random, and for cause drug testing.  In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs for 12 consecutive months can be demonstrated. 

https://erecruit.pnl.gov/psp/hrext/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=2

3.)  Space Environment Technical Lead, Ball Aerospace, Albuquerque, NM
http://www.jobster.com/outreach/careers/Ball-Aerospace/jobDetails?hbxcmp=&hbxsrc=&i=BjreHgQ-3Q%3D%3D&i=BjreHgQ-3Q%3D%3D&opportunity=104520438

4.)  Electrical Engineer, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas
http://jobs.aviationtoday.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1710&jb=5432806

5.)  Director of Executive Communications, Aerospace Industries Association, Arlington, Virginia
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1053149

6.)  ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY TECH I – EB0010, Earl Industries, Portsmouth, VA

Minimum of 5 years field experience wiring panels using “point-to-point” wiring list, electrical schematic or wiring diagram Connector Certified and have a current connector certification card (in accordance with DOD-STD-203-5 and NAVSEA 0967-LP-000-0110)
At least a high school diploma or equivalent
Able to lift 40 pounds
Able to work aboard ships, climb ladders and work in confined spaces
Able to construct entire electrical panels from layout to testing, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; able to rebuild electrical/electronic panels
Able to work with limited or no supervision
Effective communicator and team worker
Have or able to obtain a U.S. Passport
Willing and able to travel

If you would like to submit a resume, or have an application sent to you, please notify us at HR@earl-ind.com. Or contact us at 757-558-0782 or Fax – 757-399-5181. Please be sure to specify which of the above listed position. 
http://www.earl-ind.com/pages_images/emp_VAopportunities.html
 
7.)  ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, Earl Industries, Portsmouth, VA

Minimum Qualifications :
Minimum of 5 years experience in electronic systems development
Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop schematics, layouts, BOM, write technical specifications, develop device and system level specification for internal use and/or external vendors or consultants

Experience in the Following: :
Design of complex power systems, analog/digital, PLC, sensory/control circuits
Experience working with electro/mechanical technicians for parts and system integration
Interface with outside vendors, consultants, and driving external design resources
Proficiency in development of schematics and layouts
Proficiency in use of AutoCAD and or Inventor 3D modeling and collaboration
Knowledge of electrical codes and related regulations
Organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate electrical engineering problems and prediction of results
Estimate labor or material costs from blueprints or work plans
Work cooperatively with others
Review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards

Responsibilities: :
Provide technical leadership in new product design, modification of existing products, production technique improvement & test procedure development
Review and/or prepare engineering schematics, layout, production documentation, qualification tests procedures & associated data sheets
Ensure completeness of all documentation & on-floor production training to assure smooth transition from product design & testing into manufacturing
Oversee manufacturing engineering function related to manufacturing cost reduction or quality improvement
Active hands-on involvement in meeting team milestones/deliverables
Ensure consistence in design reviews, verification & qualification efforts
Accountable for technical completeness of team's design output
Complete and release production documentation

Earl is currently only accepting applications and resumes for the above listed positions. If you would like to submit a resume, or have an application sent to you, please notify us at HR@earl-ind.com. Or contact us at 757-558-0782 or Fax – 757-399-5181. Please be sure to specify which of the above listed position.
http://www.earl-ind.com/pages_images/emp_VAopportunities.html

8.)  Senior Mechanical Designers – Part-Time, Alion Science and Technology, Mystic, CT
https://erecruit.alionscience.com/psc/H89ER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=10208

9.)  Manager – Ethics Education & Communications, Raytheon, Waltham, MA

Raytheon Company, with 2008  sales of $ 23.2 billion, is an industry leader in defense and government electronics, space, information technology, technical services, and business and special mission aircraft.  With headquarters in Waltham, MA, Raytheon employs 73, 000 people worldwide.  Our vision is to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier through world-class people and technology.

Ethics Education & Communication Programs

Position Description :

•        Responsible for development, project planning and delivery of ethics and compliance education programs differentiated based by job levels and duties within the organization.

•        Serves as primary point of contact with suppliers of internal and external learning resources (RLI, consultants engaged to assist in program development).

•        Responsible for freshening and keeping current materials housed on the Ethics website and providing world-class ethics and compliance resources via the website.

•        Develop strategies for optimal utilization of eye-to-eye classroom education and on-line education vehicles.

•        Interfaces with Learning Champions and Learning Councils for Functional organizations to ensure ethics and compliance topics are incorporated in curricula utilized throughout the enterprise.

•        Partners with corporate and business Communications to develop and deliver impactful messages related to ethics and compliance on a sustained, ongoing basis.  Messages would include those from Company executives, Ethics Officers, etc.

•        Develops leadership tools to enhance skills at all leadership levels to conduct conversations and education sessions on ethics and compliance subjects.

•        Uses measurement tools, such as course evaluations and surveys, to assess effectiveness and acceptance of ethics education courses, etc.

•        Evaluates business ethics and compliance education plans and communication strategies and provides recommendations related to them.

•        Supports VP-Business Ethics and Compliance and Sr. VP-General Counsel in selecting and developing ethics education programs for Senior Leadership and Board of Directors.

•        Stays current through industry networking with best practice ethics education initiatives to identify and implement recommended improvements in Company offerings.

•        Handles counseling and investigation duties as assigned.

Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree and 10 years related experience.  Master's degree preferred.
Experience developing and deploying Ethics education programs required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Project management skills necessary.
Proficiency in MS Powerpoint, graphics and experience utilizing websites for education/communications desired.
http://raytheon.rayjobs.com/frameset.html?goto=er-viewjob&refnode=1429260

10.)  Community Relations Manager, Lockheed Martin, Sarasota, FL
http://www.intelligencecareers.com/jobs_nl/jobview.cfm?jobid=1738877

11.)  Program Analyst, Modern Technology Solutions, Washington, DC
http://jobview.monster.com:80/GetJob.aspx?JobID=79552049

***  From Bruce Cole:

YA-03 in the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Civilian Human Resources.

12.)  Communications Specialist, ODASN (Civilian Human Resources), Pentagon, Arlington, VA

The DASN-CHR has created this position to enhance communication to all Navy civilians, to all military supervisors of Navy civilians and to the public about working as a Navy civilian.

Tia N. Butler, Staff Director, ODASN (Civilian Human Resources), 703.571.9032 may have more information for you on the position.

YA-0301-03
$96,456 – $160,860 per Annum

https://chart.donhr.navy.mil/jobsearch/jobdetailE.asp?vid=91433

13.)  HUMINT and CI SME, SAIC, Washington, DC
http://www.intelligencecareers.com/jobs/jobview.cfm?jobid=1751353

14.)  Senior Communications Engineer – Senior Systems Engineer II, Jacobs, Hanscom AFB, MA
http://jobview.boston.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=80966194

15.)  Editor/Writer, Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC), QinetiQ, Monterey, CA

QNA-TSG has a job opening for a full-time Editor/Writer position on-site at the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC) in Monterey, CA. The successful candidate will work cooperatively in a team setting with other FNMOC government and contract employees to perform administrative support for the Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) contract. Specific duties include:
• Writing an Operational Manual for the VRAM applications using MS Word and release in both Word and Adobe Acrobat PDF formats.
• Re-writing the “Quick Start” online document for NESSO 1.0.6 using MS Word and release in Word, PDF and raw text formats.
• Interfacing with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create all project deliverable technical documents, including Software Description Definitions (SDDs) and Software Requirements Specifications (SRSs) using MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Interfacing with SMEs to create all project deliverable technical artifacts (class diagrams, sequence diagrams, etc) from developer chalk talks and sketches using MS Visio or MS PowerPoint.
• Ensuring all documentation (both soft and hard copies, along with in-house developed software) complies with Government standards, and contain appropriate Indemnity Clauses, Disclaimers, etc. as required by law and contractual obligations.
• Executing quality checks for VRAM and NESSO 1.0.6 to validate user experience and to ensure that all titles, messages, warnings, etc., follow appropriate grammar and functional flow.
• Performing remedial Sharepoint updates and resets as required for DIACAP.
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations for VRAM team members.
• Managing DADMS updates for VRAM enclave, and assist in adding necessary COTS software into DADMS.
• Conducting web-based research as requested by team members to assist in product lifecycle process.
• Maintaining a digital library of all supporting and required Government documents, along with project deliverables.
• Assisting in maintaining project Wiki pages, including (but not limited to) adding Weekly and Monthly Status Reports (as provided by the project lead), updating status pages/charts, adding links of interest, etc.
• Attending and prepare minutes for any/all meetings as required by the project lead. In the event no team member can attend a required meeting, act as a liaison for the team and prepare detailed notes/minutes for immediate distribution.
• Assisting the team members by supplying metrics reports against metrics gathering software. Such metrics include system performance against the production system’s Multi-Router Traffic Grapher (MRTG), Trac metrics plugins, Software Lines of Code (SLOC) gathering, etc.
 
Requirements • BS/BA degree with five (5) years experience
• U.S. citizen with U.S. government secret security clearance is required.
• Ability to work effectively with groups of people.
• Knowledge and operation of PC based office productivity software and hardware in Microsoft Office products such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Knowledge of Government program report requirements and formats.

NOTE: Any external applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screening and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified materials, if required.
 
https://v2.projectix.com/QinetiQ/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*6DD62CD55E863240

16.)  Technical Writer/ Editor, Cat Technology, Tempe, AZ
http://www.corp-corp.com/js/js_view_job.aspx?js=297722

***  From Eric Bonetti:

17.)  Public Relations Manager, Operation Homefront, Washington, D.C.

Operation Homefront, a 501(c)(3) with 30 chapters across the United States
that serves active duty, reserve, and National Guard troops by assisting
their families, is actively recruiting for a public relations manager at its
Washington, DC office. This position will be primarily responsible for
chapter relations and supporting the media relations/public relations needs
of chapters across the United Stats. This is a great opportunity for
candidates with Hill experience or who have served as a public affairs
officer in the military. Competitive compensation that includes benefits and
a positive workplace environment. Our DC offices are located close to the
Marine Barracks and offer access to a variety of high-end restaurants and
specialty retail shops; the Eastern Market metro station is just a few doors
away.

Minority candidates are encouraged to apply; Operation Homefront is an equal
opportunity employer.

To learn more about our organization, visit homefrontonline.com or
operationhomefront.net.

Resumes can be sent to Eric Bonetti at eric@operationhomefront.net. No phone
calls, please.

18.)  Supv Management & Program Analyst (Unit Chief), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department Of Justice, Quantico, Virginia
http://jobsearch.fbijobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=81021313

19.)  Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer, PAI Corporation, Oak Ridge, TN

Job Description
PAI Corporation is seeking an NCS engineer to evaluate Y-12 Site Building 9212 and other facility authorization basis submittals for adequate and appropriate inclusion of the nuclear criticality safety program controls. The engineer will perform review and analysis of day-to-day events, NCS-related analysis, and plant fissile process modifications, as directed.
The primary task is to provide and coordinate NCS of Y-12 authorization basis submittals for fissile material facilities in accordance with 10 CFR 830 and other departmental policies, rules, and orders (i.e., USQD, updates, DACs, PISAs,
etc.).
Work will require current systems familiarity and involve significant field walkthrough inspections to determine if equipment isolations status, configuration, etc., is reflected in AB submittals.
The NCS engineer will interview a variety of personnel such as facility operations and NCS engineering staff will be needed.
The NCS engineer will prepare comments and attend a variety of AB meetings in support of the YSO effort, and must be capable of independent self-directed work as well as effectively representing YSO in front of the contractor.
The NCS engineer will assist in the performance of scheduled and other assessments to determine the overall health of the contractor NCS program and compliance with requirements specified by rules, orders, and ANS/ANSI NCS standards, as directed.
The NCS engineer will maintain required training and other activities to perform the job functions described above.
Job Start Date: ASAP
Hour/Week: 40
Salary Range: Competitive Geographically
Education: B.S.; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
Required Degree: Nuclear Engineering
Formal Training: University of New Mexico NCS workshops highly desired
Required Clearance: Active or easily reinstatable Q; PSAP program highly desired
Experience: 25 years of NCS experience; experience at the Y-12 Site in Oak Ridge, TN, highly desired
Company Homepage: www.paicorp.com
Contact Information
Contact: HR Assistant
To apply for this job, please send your resume and salary requirements to job5007@paicorp.com.

20.)  Intelligence Analyst, National Security Agency (NSA), Fort George G. Meade, MD
https://www.nsa.gov/psp/applyonline/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=1003988&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

21.)  Service Depot Technician, Motorola DSC, NEWINGTON, VA
http://jobview.monster.com:80/GetJob.aspx?JobID=81165623

22.)  Engineer, Reliability, Maintainability, Availability, and Dependability (RMAD) data, Launch and Test Range System (LTRS), ENSCO, Cocoa Beach, Florida
http://www.ensco.com/careers/currentcareeropportunities.htm&opp=09:ASE-1270

23.) Military Analyst or Integrator, Combat Studies Institute (CSI) Researcher/Historian, MPRI, Fort Leavenworth, KS
24.) 
Additional Information: If you are interested in this or other MPRI positions complete or update the Individual Information Form (IIF) by clicking the link at the top of the preceding page. Follow the instructions carefully and make sure you reflect your positions of interest at the appropriate point. If you meet the criteria we will contact you via email with further instructions. Former military personnel should be prepared to provide service documentation such as DD Form 214, ERB, or ORB upon request. Do not send resumes or other qualification documents unless specifically requested. When resumes are requested they should be emailed, as a Microsoft Word document, in chronological order format.

Requirements: Researcher/Historians: Two (2) years recent experience in researching and writing historical works covering a wide variety of military and/or broader historical subjects. A Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in history from an accredited university. A Doctorate (Ph.D.) in history is desired. At least two years? experience in planning research projects, preparing a prospectus for the intended work, preparing an estimated production timeline, submitting copyright clearance requests, and the ability to write a synopsis and analysis of a larger work. A working knowledge of computer-based technology used in researching and writing manuscripts. Knowledge of English language grammar, style, and usage, as well as advanced elements of narrative/analytical writing. Knowledge of how and where to access sources to check historical, biographical, and geographical information.

Clearance: SECRET

Position Description: Contractor will conduct research and write short articles, analytical papers and book-length manuscripts of historical analysis that will provide useful insight to current operations related to the Global War on Terrorism. This is for a proposal.

Salary: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Job: 3083
Benefits: We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental, life insurance, direct deposit and more.
Contact: Mary Baumeister (Recruiter) mary.baumeister@L-3com.com, Tel:757-814-8519
https://app.mpri.com/iif/jobs/positions.html

24.)  Military Analyst or Integrator, Strategic Communications, MPRI, Fort Leavenworth, KS

Additional Information: If you are interested in this or other MPRI positions complete or update the Individual Information Form (IIF) by clicking the link at the top of the preceding page. Follow the instructions carefully and make sure you reflect your positions of interest at the appropriate point. If you meet the criteria we will contact you via email with further instructions. Former military personnel should be prepared to provide service documentation such as DD Form 214, ERB, or ORB upon request. Do not send resumes or other qualification documents unless specifically requested. When resumes are requested they should be emailed, as a Microsoft Word document, in chronological order format.

Requirements: Shall have extensive experience applicable to a wide range of duties involving oral and written communication principles, methods, practices and techniques; analytical methods; event and campaign planning; and interpersonal relations practices. Skill in applying such knowledge in devising, formulating and executing strategic communications strategies that promote awareness, understanding, and support for CAC missions, programs and activities among the general public and pertinent internal and external audiences, including foreign audiences. Knowledge and skill in writing in order to develop communications plans. Contractor must posses a high degree of expertise in oral communication skills in order to prepare briefing and develop speeches that will be presented to a variety of high level military and civilian officials. Knowledge and skill sufficient for developing communications messages that increase communication with CAC?s various publics. Comprehensive knowledge and advanced skill in use of analytical and evaluative methods in order to address highly complex issues impacting the command. Knowledge of DOD and Army regulations governing the release of information to the public.

Clearance: Secret

Position Description: The provisions of strategic communications services for the purpose of development and integration of communications plans, to assist in the research and coordination of informational products, development of marketing plans with the purpose of educating, informing and promoting awareness of the significant contributions of the CAC-T, focusing on key publics and influencers, government and non-government, to gain and retain continued support of current and future programs and initiatives. Provide strategic communications and marketing plan in support of CAC-T/CAC/TRADOC/ARMY policies, programs and initiatives and integrate these products with CAC-level activities that require them. The plan will include the engagement of key influencers and publics and evaluate results of targeted information campaigns. The Contractor shall develop a database of CAC-T key leaders and subject matter experts who can best deliver messages as part of this engagement planning process.

Salary: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental, life insurance, direct deposit and more.
Job: 6478
Contact: Mary Baumeister (Recruiter) mary.baumeister@L-3com.com, Tel:757-814-8519
https://app.mpri.com/iif/jobs/positions.html

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“When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon.”
 – Thomas Paine

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.  DECFON 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.)  Acquisition Principal, Alion Science and Technology, Arlington, VA
2.)  Media and Senior Media Analysts, Avisar, Inc., Iraq and Afghanistan
3.)  Studio Manager and Broadcast Journalists/Engineers, Avisar, Inc., Iraq
and Afghanistan
4.)  Webmaster, Avisar, Inc., Iraq and Afghanistan
5.)  Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher, Avisar, Inc., Iraq and Afghanistan
6.)  Public Affairs and Media Analysis, Avisar, Inc., Washington, DC Area
7.)  Studio Manager and Broadcast Journalists/Engineers, Avisar, Inc.,
Washington, DC Area
8.)  Webmasters and Web Content Managers, Avisar, Inc., Washington, DC Area
9.)  Graphic Designers, Avisar, Inc., Washington, DC Area
10.)  Executive Assistant, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Leesburg, VA
11.)  Technical Editor/Writer, Alion Science and Technology, Suffolk, VA
12.)  Program Officer/Associate for International Security & Energy Policy Programs, American Academy of Arts & Sciences Cambridge, MA
13.)  Senior Research Fellow-China, Heritage Foundation, Washington, DC
14.)   Fellow & Deputy Director, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, Brookings Doha Center, Doha, Qatar
15.)  National Security Policy Analyst, The Analysis, Simulations, Systems Engineering and Training (ASSET) Business Unit, SAIC, Arlington, VA
16.)  Corporate Director of Security, Stanley, Arlington, VA
17.)  Communications Analyst, Adayna, Falls Church, VA
18.)  Software/Hardware Design Developer, National Security Agency, Ft George G. Meade, MD
19.)  Graphic Designer/Webmaster, ManTech Security and Mission Assurance, ManTech International Corporation, Washington, DC
20.)  National Security Programs, Perot Systems, Herndon, VA
21.)  Test Engineer Specialist, Triumph Gear Systems, Park City  UT 
22.)  Analyst II, National Security Homeland Defense, Anser, Arlington, VA
23.)  Business Development/Sales Manager, Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems, Braintree, Mass.`
24.)  Research Assistant: Foreign Policy—Advanced Strategic Studies, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, Washington, DC
25.)  Program Manager IV, ATK, Beavercreek, OH 
26.)  Friction Crane Operator, Atlantic Marine, Mayport, Florida

***  And more…

***  There will be a Corporate Gray “Security Clearance” Job Fair at the DoubleTree Hotel – Crystal City (near the Pentagon City metro stop) on Thursday, May 21, 2009.  Job fair hours are 10 am to 2 pm.  This job fair is only for job seekers with a Department of Defense security clearance of Secret or higher.  The security clearance must either be active (using it now) or current (used within the past 2 years). 
Up to 40 employers will be participating; including: Lockheed Martin, IBM, Raytheon, Defense Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, BAE Systems, McAfee, Battelle, and more!
Pre-registration is encouraged through Corporate Gray Online, www.CorporateGray.com.  By pre-registering for this event, “cleared” job seekers will make their resumes available in advance to the participating companies and get the Employer Directory the weekend before the event.

***  From Bridget. R. Anderson:

Ned,

Am conducting this search for a client; thanks for your help! 

Niche military banking association is looking for a PR firm that has contacts/experience in banking and the US military community (i.e., DoD, the individual Services – Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines – and Capitol Hill).  Media and Hill relationships are key along with a working knowledge of how banks and credit unions uniquely serve the US military community here and abroad.  Please contact Bridget R. Anderson at 703-759-4525 or banderson@culturalcommerce.com for an introduction to this unique trade association. 

Ned – I don’t mean to be vague; this is all that’s available at the time but they are ready to send out an RFP to interested parties so it seemed like a worthwhile post.

Hope all’s well at your end –

Thanks for your help!

Bridget

Bridget. R. Anderson
(W) 703-759-4525
(C)   703-447-6783

***  Reunions/Navy: Marquette Navy ROTC, July 25, Milwaukee. Contact: S.Jones, 1532 West Clybourn St., Milwaukee, WI 53233, (414) 288-5141, fax: (414) 288-7078, scott.jones@mu.edu.

***  Surface Navy Association Golf Tournament – June 3, 2009

The Greater Washington Chapter summer golf tournament is scheduled for June 3 at Fort Belvoir.  Registration is now open online at www.navysna.org or at the following link:

https://www.navysna.org/Events/Golf/Summer2009/2009SpringGWCGolfRegistration.asp

***  From Dr. Ed Whitman:

The beaten foe emerged. 
          
All over the broad Atlantic, wherever they had been working or lying hid, the U-boats surfaced, confessing the war's end.  A few of them, prompted by determination or struck by guilt, scuttled or destroyed themselves, or ran for shelter, not knowing that there was none; but mostly they did what they had been told to do, mostly they hoisted their black surrender flags, and stayed where they were, and waited for orders.
 
They rose, dripping and silent, in the Irish Sea, and at the mouth of the Clyde, and off the Lizard in the English Channel, at the top of the Minches where the tides raced; they rose near Iceland, where Compass Rose was sunk and off the north-west tip of Ireland, and close to the Faeroes, and on the Gibraltar run where the sunk ships lay so thick, and near St. Johns and Halifax and in the deep of the Atlantic, with three thousand fathoms of water beneath their keel. 

They surfaced in secret places, betraying themselves and their frustrated plans: they rose within sight of land, they rose far away in mortal waters, where on the map of the battle, the crosses that were the sunken ships were etched so many and so close that the ink ran together.  They surfaced above their handiwork, in hatred or in fear, sometimes snarling their continued rage, sometimes accepting thankfully a truce they had never offered to other ships, other sailors. 

They rose, and lay wherever they were on the battlefield, waiting for the victors to claim their victory. 
 
– Nicolas Monsarrat
 (“V.E. Day,” from The Cruel Sea)  
 
(May 8 was the 64th anniversary of V.E. Day (for “Victory in Europe”), 8 May 1945, which marked the German surrender and the end of World War II in the European theater.  Lest we Forget.  English novelist Nicolas Monsarrat (1910-1979) was born in Liverpool and earned a law degree at Cambridge.  With the outbreak of  World War II, he joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and served on the North Atlantic convoys for several years.  This experience led to his crafting perhaps the most highly regarded novel about modern naval warfare yet written – The Cruel Sea – which appeared in 1951 while its author was serving as a British diplomat in South Africa.  An equally esteemed motion picture, starring Jack Hawkins, was made of the book two years later, and it remains a classic today.  Several other Monsarrat novels followed, but none ever gained the stature of The Cruel Sea.) 
 
N.B.  Here is a harrowing excerpt from the movie version of The Cruel Sea:
http://vodpod.com/watch/282988-classic-scene-from-the-cruel-sea

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

1.)  Acquisition Principal, Alion Science and Technology, Arlington, VA

Job Ref. No. 10156
 
Responsibilities 
 
Candidate must be able to quickly assess the HR personnel and process management dynamics of a fast paced program office in order to make recommendations to executive leadership on methods and methodologies to improve and enhance performance.  This must include such diverse expertise as formal process improvement methodologies, total quality management techniques, approaches to implementing operational infrastructure frameworks and policy review and enhancement.  These skills must be applied across a diverse suite of program office IPTs and well as functional domains.  Candidate must balance resources and time available to seek optimal attainment of program office charters.  Moderate travel will be required depending on the nature of the problems being solved and the locations of the organizations where the solution must be implemented.
 
Qualifications 
 
Demonstrated skills in establishing high level government office Ops Admin and HR tasks areas, requirements and functional needs.  Established background in assessing business process and financial management needs of multiple organizations in a distributed enterprise environment.  Able to lead geo-distributed organizations in development of complex systems.   Considerable practical experience at  administrative/operations management, human resources, and organizational development.  Working knowledge of  strategic processes/programs performance enhancements across all spectrum of performance and cost measures.  Experience at isolating problem areas and then defining the specific solution set.  Able to relate to both public and private sectors and the many  embedded cultures.  Comfortable with both large and small team leadership demands.

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: naval
architecture & marine engineering; defense operations; systems
engineering; modeling & simulation; information management & technology;
chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; wireless
spectrum engineering; and industrial technology. Based in McLean,
Virginia, Alion employee-owners are located at major offices, customer
sites and laboratories worldwide. 
 
https://erecruit.alionscience.com/psc/H89ER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=10156

***  These have been posted as “Can't Wait” opportunities with Avisar:

Avisar, Inc. is growing small business.  Service-disabled,
veteran-owned, Avisar focuses on providing high-level, professional
support services primarily within the Department of Defense agencies. 
We offer our employees a chance to excel on projects and to make a
viable contribution to our clients.  Below is a brief summary of
current opportunities to join our team of professionals and make a
difference to our clients.

OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

2.)  Media and Senior Media Analysts, Avisar, Inc., Iraq and Afghanistan

Seeking public affairs and IO professionals with a demonstrated history
of media analysis and relations, strategic communications experience in
a DOD environment. Must possess drive and desire to work and live in
high energy, demanding environment with unparalleled opportunity to
excel and make a difference. Language skills and/or current clearance a
plus. Degree required.

If interested please send a cover letter, detailed resume, references,
date of availability to deploy to the Middle East, and clearance
information to hr@avisarinc.com. Email subject line must reference
“Middle East – Public Affairs /Media Analyst /IO”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.Avisarinc.com

3.)  Studio Manager and Broadcast Journalists/Engineers, Avisar, Inc., Iraq
and Afghanistan

Seeking professionals with proven video broadcast experience in a DOD
environment. Must possess drive and desire to work and live in high
energy, demanding environment with unparalleled opportunity to excel and
make a difference. Current clearance a plus; ability to obtain a
clearance required.

If interested please send a cover letter, detailed resume, references,
date of availability to deploy to the Middle East, and clearance
information to hr@avisarinc.com. Email subject line must reference
“Middle East – Studio Manager /Broadcast Journalists /Engineers”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.Avisarinc.com

4.)  Webmaster, Avisar, Inc., Iraq and Afghanistan

Seeking well rounded professionals with verifiable experience in the
development/maintenance of commercial websites in a DOD environment.
Expert level creative/graphic skills including Flash, Dreamweaver,
DHTML, Fireworks and Photoshop in a cross-browser environment a must.
Competence with web technologies for front-end and back-end development
i.e., SML, JavaScript, ASP, SqL server and Windows NT strongly desired.
BS a plus.  Must possess drive and desire to work and live in high
energy, demanding environments with unparalleled opportunity to excel
and make a difference. Current clearance a plus; ability to obtain a
clearance required.

If interested please send a cover letter, detailed resume, references,
date of availability to deploy to the Middle East, and clearance
information to hr@avisarinc.com. Email subject line must reference
“Middle East – Webmaster”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.Avisarinc.com

5.)  Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher, Avisar, Inc., Iraq and Afghanistan

Seeking senior level professionals with demonstrated experience in print
media and production.  Experience in DOD environment using the Adobe
Creative Suite and other graphics, multimedia and desktop publishing
tools at an expert level. Degree desired. Must possess drive and desire
to work and live in high energy, demanding environments with
unparalleled opportunity to excel and make a difference. Current
clearance a plus; ability to obtain a clearance required.

If interested please send a cover letter, detailed resume, references,
date of availability to deploy to the Middle East, and clearance
information to hr@avisarinc.com. Email subject line must reference
“Middle East – Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.Avisarinc.com

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES

6.)  Public Affairs and Media Analysis, Avisar, Inc., Washington, DC Area

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. Language
skills and/or current clearance a plus. Degree required.

If interested please send a cover letter, detailed resume, references,
salary requirements and clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com. Email
subject line must reference
“DC Area – Public Affairs /Media Analyst /IO”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
www.avisarinc.com

7.)  Studio Manager and Broadcast Journalists/Engineers, Avisar, Inc.,
Washington, DC Area

Opportunity to work for Avisar, a leading consulting firm, in support of
DOD customers. We are seeking professionals with proven video broadcast
experience and the drive and desire to work in a high energy, demanding
environment with unparalleled opportunity to excel and make a
difference. Current clearance a plus; ability to obtain a clearance
required.

If interested please send a cover letter, detailed resume, references,
salary requirements and clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com. Email
subject line must reference “DC Area – Studio Manager /Broadcast
Journalists /Engineers”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
www.avisarinc.com

8.)  Webmasters and Web Content Managers, Avisar, Inc., Washington, DC Area

Opportunity to work for Avisar, a leading consulting firm, in support of
DOD customers. We are seeking professionals with proven web experience
and the drive and desire to work in a high energy, demanding environment
with unparalleled opportunity to excel and make a difference. BS degree
a plus; current clearance a plus; ability to obtain a clearance
required.

If interested please send a cover letter, technical skill set, detailed
resume, references, salary requirements and clearance information to
hr@avisarinc.com. Email subject line must reference
“DC Area – Webmasters and Web Content Managers”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
www.avisarinc.com

9.)  Graphic Designers, Avisar, Inc., Washington, DC Area

Opportunity to work for Avisar, a leading consulting firm, in support of
DOD customers.  We are seeking senior level professionals with
demonstrated experience in print media and production.  Experience using
the Adobe Creative Suite and other graphics, multimedia and desktop
publishing tools at an expert level. Degree desired. Must possess drive
and desire to work in high energy, demanding environments with
unparalleled opportunity to excel and make a difference. Current
clearance a plus; ability to obtain a clearance required.

If interested please send a cover letter, technical skill set, detailed
resume, references, salary requirements and clearance information to
hr@avisarinc.com. Email subject line must reference “DC Area – Graphic
Designers”

Avisar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
www.avisarinc.com

10.)  Executive Assistant, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Leesburg, VA
http://jobview.monster.com:80/GetJob.aspx?JobID=80898637

11.)  Technical Editor/Writer, Alion Science and Technology, Suffolk, VA

Job Ref. No. 10150
 
The document specialist collaborates with NCTE subject matter experts to develop, compile, edit, and format all NCTE documentation, to include Standard Operating Procedures, required reports, technical manuals, memorandums, site manuals, and correspondence.

Roles

Serve as point person for all required and ancillary documents necessary to the M&S directorate.

Responsibilities

Develop, edit, and format NCTE documentation including but not limited to reports, SOPs, site manuals, NCTE correspondence, and memoranda.

Develop report templates as appropriate.

Maintain NCTE Document Library.

Prepare and submit site documents for FRCB review.

Administer NCTE SharePoint Site.

Provide administrative support to Ops/Plans.
 
Qualifications 
 
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline plus 0 to 2 years of directly related experience.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Proficiency in the English language.

Familiar with appropriate style guidelines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A security clearance of an appropriate level may be required after employment.

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: naval
architecture & marine engineering; defense operations; systems
engineering; modeling & simulation; information management & technology;
chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; wireless
spectrum engineering; and industrial technology. Based in McLean,
Virginia, Alion employee-owners are located at major offices, customer
sites and laboratories worldwide. 
 
https://erecruit.alionscience.com/psc/H89ER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=10159

12.)  Program Officer/Associate for International Security & Energy Policy Programs, American Academy of Arts & Sciences Cambridge, MA
http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/advanced_action.cfm?keyword=security

13.)  Senior Research Fellow-China, Heritage Foundation, Washington, DC
http://www.heritage.org/about/careers/

14.)   Fellow & Deputy Director, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, Brookings Doha Center, Doha, Qatar
http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/fp0209.aspx

15.)  National Security Policy Analyst, The Analysis, Simulations, Systems Engineering and Training (ASSET) Business Unit, SAIC, Arlington, VA
http://www.jobsforgeeks.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ref=in&id=91325

16.)  Corporate Director of Security, Stanley, Arlington, VA
http://jobview.monster.com:80/GetJob.aspx?JobID=80873271

17.)  Communications Analyst, Adayna, Falls Church, VA
http://jobview.monster.com:80/GetJob.aspx?JobID=80872118

18.)  Software/Hardware Design Developer, National Security Agency, Ft George G. Meade, MD
https://www.nsa.gov/psc/applyonline/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=11424&SiteId=1&

19.)  Graphic Designer/Webmaster, ManTech Security and Mission Assurance, ManTech International Corporation, Washington, DC
http://jobview.monster.com:80/GetJob.aspx?JobID=80875656

20.)  National Security Programs, Perot Systems, Herndon, VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28131776&jobSummaryIndex=0&agentID=&xfeed=1&wpsrc=AG0001603

21.)  Test Engineer Specialist, Triumph Gear Systems, Park City  UT 
http://www.aeroindustryjobs.com/ViewCompanyProfile.aspx?client_id=1166

22.)  Analyst II, National Security Homeland Defense, Anser, Arlington, VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28025501

23.)  Business Development/Sales Manager, Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems, Braintree, Mass.
http://www.ultra-electronics.com/user/contactsview.php?key=995
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24.)  Research Assistant: Foreign Policy—Advanced Strategic Studies, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, Washington, DC
http://www.aei.org/jobcenter

25.)  Program Manager IV, ATK, Beavercreek, OH 
http://www.aeroindustryjobs.com/ViewCompanyProfile.aspx?client_id=813

26.)  Friction Crane Operator, Atlantic Marine, Mayport, Florida
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ATLANTICMARINE&cws=1&rid=289

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for May 6, 2009
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“She (India) has left indelible imprints on one fourth of the human race in the course of a long succession of centuries. She has the right to reclaim … her place amongst the great nations summarizing and symbolizing the spirit of humanity. From Persia to the Chinese sea, from the icy regions of Siberia to Islands of Java and Borneo, India has propagated her beliefs, her tales, and her civilization!”

– Sylvia Levi

“India conquered and dominated China culturally for 20 centuries without ever having to send a single soldier across her border!”

– Hu Shih, former Ambassador of China to USA

Ned has returned from The U.A.E. and India, and is much better off for the experience, yet happy to be home.

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.  DECFON 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.)  Software Design Engineer, Alion Science and Technology, Dam Neck, VA
2.)  Executive Assistant, SYNEXXUS, Inc, Arlington, Virginia
3.)  Regional Technical Representative, American Eurocopter, Burlington, VT
4.)  Manager/Director, Systems Engineering- Sensors & Electro-Optics, Elbit Systems of America, Kollsman Website, Merrimack, NH 
5.)  Emergency Response/Emergency Management Command & Control Training Analyst, Rite-Solutions, Inc., Middletown, Rhode Island
6.)  Naval Architect, Military Sealift Command, Washington, DC
7.)  Naval Architect, US Coast Guard, Washington, DC
8.)  PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Navy, Commander in Chief of the US Atlantic Fleet, Fort Meade, MD
9.)  IT Specialist (SYSANAL), Defense Information Systems Agency, Ft. Meade, Maryland
10.)  Senior Information Technology Engineer, Jorge Scientific Corporation, Arlington,, VA
11.)  Sr. Electronics Engineer, Goodrich, KARNIND, Karnataka, India
12.)  Electronic Technician II, Installer, L-3 Vertex, Fort Worth, Texas
13.)  Iran Program Coordinator, Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), London, United Kingdom, or Washington, DC
14.)  Senior Security Engineer, Northrop Grumman, Annapolis Junction, MD
15.)  Information Security Specialist with TS/SCI clearance, General Dynamics Information Technology, Colorado Springs, CO
16.)  Knowledge Modeler, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland

***  And more…

***  RDML Terry McKnight, who has just returned from off the coast of Somalia, is the guest speaker at our GWC SNA luncheon Thursday, 7 May at the Hyatt Crystal City.  RDML McKnight turned over duties, this month, as Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two and more famously, Commander Task Force 151.  He was quoted extensively in the press during his time battling pirates in the Indian Ocean.  He will be discussing counter-piracy operations during his remarks.  This is his first public speaking opportunity since the change of command. 

Please register online https://www.navysna.org/Events/GWCLunch/May7GWCLuncheon.asp

***  There will be a Corporate Gray “Security Clearance” Job Fair at the DoubleTree Hotel – Crystal City (near the Pentagon City metro stop) on Thursday, May 21, 2009.  Job fair hours are 10 am to 2 pm.  This job fair is only for job seekers with a Department of Defense security clearance of Secret or higher.  The security clearance must either be active (using it now) or current (used within the past 2 years). 
Up to 40 employers will be participating; including: Lockheed Martin, IBM, Raytheon, Defense Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, BAE Systems, McAfee, Battelle, and more!
Pre-registration is encouraged through Corporate Gray Online, www.CorporateGray.com.  By pre-registering for this event, “cleared” job seekers will make their resumes available in advance to the participating companies and get the Employer Directory the weekend before the event.
***  From Bridget. R. Anderson:

Ned,

Am conducting this search for a client; thanks for your help! 

Niche military banking association is looking for a PR firm that has contacts/experience in banking and the US military community (i.e., DoD, the individual Services – Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines – and Capitol Hill).  Media and Hill relationships are key along with a working knowledge of how banks and credit unions uniquely serve the US military community here and abroad.  Please contact Bridget R. Anderson at 703-759-4525 or banderson@culturalcommerce.com for an introduction to this unique trade association. 

Ned – I don’t mean to be vague; this is all that’s available at the time but they are ready to send out an RFP to interested parties so it seemed like a worthwhile post.

Hope all’s well at your end –

Thanks for your help!

Bridget

Bridget. R. Anderson
(W) 703-759-4525
(C)   703-447-6783

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

1.)  Software Design Engineer, Alion Science and Technology, Dam Neck, VA

Job Ref. No. 10131
 
Responsibilities 
 
The NCTE Interoperability Documentation Engineer is responsible for supporting the life-cycle engineering activities of the NCTE Interoperability Engineering Team and the NCTE Interoperability Working Group (IWG). The Documentation Engineer will author and edit high-quality documentation products produced during the performance of Interoperability requirements analyses, solutions development, integration, fielding and in-service engineering activities across the entire NCTE Simulation Interoperability Engineering Team and in coordination with the Navy Warfare Development Command's (NWDC) software engineering activities. The NCTE Interoperability Documentation Engineer will be accountable for maintaining, annual publication and management of the development of the NCTE Interoperability Guide which is composed currently of simulation standards and usage guidance. Additionally, the Documentation Engineer is responsible for supporting the NCTE IWG collaborative engineering tools and repositories, currently including a web-based document management system as well as a subversion-based software configuration management system.
 
Qualifications 
 
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus 2 to 5 years of directly related experience.
In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 5 years applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.

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: naval
architecture & marine engineering; defense operations; systems
engineering; modeling & simulation; information management & technology;
chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; wireless
spectrum engineering; and industrial technology. Based in McLean,
Virginia, Alion employee-owners are located at major offices, customer
sites and laboratories worldwide. 
 
https://erecruit.alionscience.com/psc/H89ER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=10131

***  From Chris Dour:

Hey Ned,

Here's an entry level position in the Defense sector, ideal for a graduating college senior looking to join a defense related start-up.  Enjoy all your travels. — Chris

2.)  Executive Assistant, SYNEXXUS, Inc, Arlington, Virginia

Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the management team in a professional, efficient and confidential manner.  The Executive Assistant reports to the Executive Director.  Specific duties will include:
• Arrange travel, manage travel logistics and preferences for staff
• Provide heavy calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as consultants, to coordinate a variety of conference calls, conferences, events and meetings
• Coordinate conference registrations, planning, setup and logistics
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Coordinate and manage company agreements
• Provide back up coverage to executive director as needed
• Manage expense reports and other human resource documents
• Carry out special projects assigned by the management team
• Assist in the planning and coordination of team and advisory board meetings

Qualifications
BA or BS preferred, or five years administrative and management support experience.  The ability to interact with staff in a dynamic, sometimes under pressure environment, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient.  He or she will work independently with little or no supervision.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are vital.  Strong knowledge of MS Office, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

SYNEXXUS Inc. is a Northern Virginia based, total systems engineering and quantitative analysis services company.  SYNEXXUS is currently fielding a data distribution system or Electronic Keel for armored vehicles and special operations craft.  SYNEXXUS also provides pioneering quantitative analysis for the federal government.  SYNEXXUS is a three-year old company experiencing rapid growth.  SYNEXXUS is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. 

Salary will be commensurate with experience.  SYNEXXUS offers a flexible working environment.  SYNEXXUS is an equal opportunity employer.

Principals only.  Please email resume to khall@synexxus.com

3.)  Regional Technical Representative, American Eurocopter, Burlington, VT
http://www.jsfirm.com/companydetail.asp?jobid=24459

4.)  Manager/Director, Systems Engineering- Sensors & Electro-Optics, Elbit Systems of America, Kollsman Website, Merrimack, NH 
http://www.aeroindustryjobs.com/ViewCompanyProfile.aspx?client_id=1047

5.)  Emergency Response/Emergency Management Command & Control Training Analyst, Rite-Solutions, Inc., Middletown, Rhode Island
http://jobs.defensedaily.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=2160&keywords=Emergency%20rEsponse&jb=5432467

6.)  Naval Architect, Military Sealift Command, Washington, DC
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80684666

7.)  Naval Architect, US Coast Guard, Washington, DC
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80484847

8.)  PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Navy, Commander in Chief of the US Atlantic Fleet, Fort Meade, MD
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80793482

9.)  IT Specialist (SYSANAL), Defense Information Systems Agency, Ft. Meade, Maryland
http://jobs.defensedaily.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=2160&keywords=SYSANAL&jb=5424138

10.)  Senior Information Technology Engineer, Jorge Scientific Corporation, Arlington,, VA
http://www.intelligencecareers.com/jobs_nl/jobview.cfm?jobid=1696941&refsrc=SHired%20&jsc=d012345

11.)  Sr. Electronics Engineer, Goodrich, KARNIND, Karnataka, India
http://jobs.aviationtoday.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1710&jb=5386189

12.)  Electronic Technician II, Installer, L-3 Vertex, Fort Worth, Texas
http://www.nationjob.com/job/RAYM2617

13.)  Iran Program Coordinator, Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), London, United Kingdom, or Washington, DC
Deadline: May 15 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/290088/ads

14.)  Senior Security Engineer, Northrop Grumman, Annapolis Junction, MD
http://careers.northropgrumman.com/ExternalHorizonsWeb/getJobPostDetail.do?sequenceNumber=171449

15.)  Information Security Specialist with TS/SCI clearance, General Dynamics Information Technology, Colorado Springs, CO
http://www.intelligencecareers.com/jobs_nl/jobview.cfm?jobid=1679026&refsrc=shpaidCO&jsc=d012345

16.)  Knowledge Modeler, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland
http://www.nationjob.com/job/jhap2113

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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
lundquist989@cs.com
edward.lundquist@navy.mil
http://www.yourdefcon1.com/

Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter is part of the “Job of the Week” network – A world in communication.
www.nedsjotw.com
www.yourdefcon1.com

For your hospitality, thank you!
© Copyright 2009 Job of the Week Network, LLC
www.nedsjotw.com

“India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most astrictive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!”

– Mark Twain