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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter
DEFCON 1 Newsletter for April 27, 2011
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Issue # 230
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“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.”
– Frank A. Clark quotes
Welcome to the latest edition of the number one Defense Career
Opportunities Newsletter, “DEFCON-1,” a networking newsletter featuring job opportunities and career advice for those who are part of the global defense, aerospace, maritime, marine technology and security industry. DEFCON 1 brings you job opportunities every week, and counts on members like you to submit job listings to share and post in this newsletter.
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*** In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below):
1). Program Manager (Key), supporting DARPA, MCR, Arlington, VA
2.) Public Affairs, In-Theater Program Manager, Mission Essential Personnel, LLC, Kabul, Afghanistan
3.) Visual Information Specialist, Defense Media Activity, Anne Arundel County, MD
4.) Cost Analyst, MCR LLC, Dahlgren, VA
5.) DEFENSE INTEL OFFICER FOR CYBER ISSUES, Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC
6.) Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Airborne Gimbaled IR/EO systems, DRS Technologies, Inc., Dallas, TX
7.) ScanEagle Unmanned Systems Operators, VT Group, All U.S., must be able to deploy overseas
8.) Unmanned Systems Operators, VT Group, All U.S., must be able to deploy overseas
9.) Missile Systems Lead Engineer, Miltec Systems, Albuquerque, NM
10.) Missile Defense System Engineer, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, MA
11.) Senior COMM Advisor to Ministry Spokesman, TechMIS, Kabul, Afghanistan
12.) Situation Awareness Room Watch Officer, TechMIS, Kabul, Afghanistan
13.) Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Army Criminal Investigation Command, Quantico, VA
14.) Sr. Test Engineer, Coast Guard Acquisition, Alion Science and Technology, Washington, DC
15.) Manufacturing Engineer, Goodrich Corporation, Cheshire, CT
17.) WMD-T Subject Matter Expert, CELESTAR CORPORATION, Washington, DC
18.) Principal WMD (Future Concepts), Deloitte, Falls Church, VA
19.) ESAT Team Manager, Alion Science and Technology, Fort Meade, MD
20.) Sensor Operator, BAE Systems, Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
21.) Sr Systems Engineer III, ITT, Colorado Springs, CO
22.) Program Specialist, ONR Global, Office of Naval Research, MCR Federal LLC, Arlington, VA
23.) Solutions Architect, L-3 STRATIS Enterprise IT Solutions, Reston, VA
…and more!
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*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:
1). Program Manager (Key), supporting DARPA, MCR, Arlington, VA
Description: The designee is responsible for managing the contract and all associated tasks. This person shall be the single technical point of contact to the government. Percentage of management required per Task Order may vary and is ultimately determined by the effort identified in each Task Order. The position is customer-oriented, and the government reserves the right to decrease hours for the particular individual if the program manager is not being effective. This individual shall be knowledgeable and skilled in financial management processes and budgeting. He/she shall be skilled in writing and validating technical and financial reports. This person shall demonstrate good problem solving skills and experience overseeing accomplishments of multiple tasks by multiple project leads.
Education: Bachelor degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or Business.
Experience: Fifteen (15) years of technical experience in support of Department of Defense (DoD) system programs such as: Equipment Support, System Support, and Programmatic Support. Eight (8) years Program Management Experience such as: Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Acquisition Planning, and Budget Planning. Five (5) years as manager of DoD technology development programs. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures.
Specific Experience: This individual shall demonstrate the ability to perform the following tasks: (1) establish of a strong working relationship with numerous contractors and other government agencies involved in the program; (2) analyze operational benefits of a wide variety of military systems, including translation of technical improvements into mission enhancements, in support of the program; (3) track program efforts to rapidly identify new problems and opportunities as programs develop; (4) innovate and rapidly implement effective technical solutions; (5) develop innovative approaches for technology transfer; (6) organize and conduct technical meetings; and (7) provide coordinated and timely responses to requests and tasks, including independently reprioritizing tasks as requirements change. Individual shall demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems. At least three (3) years experience working with DARPA/TTO Program Managers is desirable.
Contact:
Paul L. Cole
Director Science and Technology Division
MCR Federal, LLC
571-227-6960 (O)
540-273-6562 (C)
www.mcri.com
*** From Ben Wheat:
Mr. Lundquist,
Mission Essential Personnel, LLC would like to submit a request to have a job posted in your newsletter. The attached is the full job description. Please let me know if you need anything else or have any questions.
Thanks,
Ben Wheat
Director, Growth Group Recruiting
Mission Essential Personnel, LLC
Columbus, OH
2.) Public Affairs, In-Theater Program Manager, Mission Essential Personnel, LLC, Kabul, Afghanistan
Description
The role of the In-Theater Program Manager is to manage a 25-person team, spread-out through several directorates in a high-stress environment. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members in order to deliver required projects according to the contract. The Program Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. This position will be located in Kabul, Afganistan.
Must have SECRET clearance; 15 years direct work experience in a project management or senior corporate leadership including development and execution; Master’s Degree in journalism, broadcasting, Public Affairs, or communications; working knowledge of DVIDS, V-Brick and UIS systems; familiarity with Afghan and international media.
Contact:
Ben Wheat (ben.wheat@missionep.com)
Director, Growth Group Recruiting
Mission Essential Personnel, LLC
4343 Easton Commons, Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43219
614.750.0215 office
614.302.0604 mobile
614.750.0299 fax
3.) Visual Information Specialist, Defense Media Activity, Anne Arundel County, MD
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=98585209
4.) Cost Analyst, MCR LLC, Dahlgren, VA
THE COMPANY
MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For more than 30 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mrci.com.
Duties
Development of Life Cycle Cost Estimates (Development, Production and Operations and Support
– Assist Government Lead in conducting what-if exercises, budget request, and briefings to upper level MDA Management.
– Development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS's) ; Structuring of CARD contents.
– Able to interact with gov't and contractor personnel.
– Conduct cost, schedule and technical risk analysis
Qualifications
Knowledge of DoD Acquisition Practices
• Strong Math Background;
• Knowledge of cost estimating tools (ACE-IT, Risk Models, and Software Models;
• Technical background in Missiles and Software cost estimating,
Equal Opportunity Employer
MCR is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=796
5.) DEFENSE INTEL OFFICER FOR CYBER ISSUES, Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=98745330
6.) Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Airborne Gimbaled IR/EO systems, DRS Technologies, Inc., Dallas, TX
*** From Kenya Pulliam:
Hello! I would like to post two jobs on your website:
7.) ScanEagle Unmanned Systems Operators, VT Group, All U.S., must be able to deploy overseas
Requirements: Must be Scan Eagle certified/trained
How to Apply: Send resumes to careers@vt-group.com
8.) Unmanned Systems Operators, VT Group, All U.S., must be able to deploy overseas
Requirements: UAV experience or technical background in aviation, must be able to pass physical exams, Secret clearance
How to Apply: Send resumes to careers@vt-group.com
9.) Missile Systems Lead Engineer, Miltec Systems, Albuquerque, NM
10.) Missile Defense System Engineer, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, MA
http://www.educationjobsite.com/job.asp?id=30464569&aff=473EFCF0-7FB9-409B-833C-73E0BC7E3F8B
*** From Steven Mains:
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Steven Mains, PhD
COO, TechMIS
Direct: +1 757-814-3598
Skype: sjmains
11.) Senior COMM Advisor to Ministry Spokesman, TechMIS, Kabul, Afghanistan
Requires culturally-astute and culturally-attuned communication and public affairs advisement to the Afghan Security Ministry Spokesmen in Kabul. Requires U.S. citizenship, 15+ years of experience working as a media or communication s advisor to the U.S. military, a Member of Congress, a senior private sector executive, a leader of another governmental agency; or an equivalent level of responsibility for strategic media campaign planning and execution, Master’s Degree in Journalism, Public Affairs, or communications, US Security Clearance. POC: steven.mains@techmis.com
12.) Situation Awareness Room Watch Officer, TechMIS, Kabul, Afghanistan
The Situation Awareness Room (SAR) Watch Officer (WO) provides on-site communications experience and skills on behalf of the Deputy Chief of Staff (Communications) for the SAR Shift Leader and SAR CJ3 Watch Keeper to identify and exploit opportunities and pre-empt Taliban use/mis-use of events. Requires experience and training in NATO IO or PA activities and 5-eye clearance. POC: steven.mains@techmis.com
13.) Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Army Criminal Investigation Command, Quantico, VA
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=98742535
14.) Sr. Test Engineer, Coast Guard Acquisition, Alion Science and Technology, Washington, DC
http://recruiting.alionscience.com/index.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=13008
15.) Manufacturing Engineer, Goodrich Corporation, Cheshire, CT
http://jobview.monster.com/Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-Cheshire-CT-98710185.aspx
16.) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Protection Specialist, Raytheon UTD, Springfield, VA
http://www.applyhr.com/19164878
17.) WMD-T Subject Matter Expert, CELESTAR CORPORATION, Washington, DC
http://www.clearancejobs.com/index.php?action=view_job&jobID=1408886
18.) Principal WMD (Future Concepts), Deloitte, Falls Church, VA
https://dtt.taleo.net/careersection/10260/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=E11WAKCASCMB112
19.) ESAT Team Manager, Alion Science and Technology, Fort Meade, MD
http://recruiting.alionscience.com/index.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=12996
20.) Sensor Operator, BAE Systems, Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
The Specialist operates optical sensors during the operational period to meet GEODSS sensor mission taskings in accordance with applicable publications and direction. Completes documentation and logs recording data and events during shift. Achieves and maintains qualification and proficiency through training and self study. Performs multiple additional duties and other duties assigned by the site manager.
1. Performs sensor operations, area searches, and other sensor support tasks.
2. Accomplishes higher headquarters tasking and reporting requirements.
3. Accomplishes mission scheduling before the start of the operational period by identifying tasking to be accomplished during the operational period.
4. Schedules observation attempts to provide proper time separation within weather, equipment, and tasking constraints based on collection requirements.
5. Performs manual scheduling, special sensor settings, and other special techniques.
6. Performs required post-mission activities including maintaining any applicable operations logs, recorded data, and workload data. Documents operations, security events, equipment status, authorized software changes, shift changes, changing of the Zulu day, and any other significant events in an operations log.
7. Completes sensor and mount calibrations in accordance with GEODSS technical orders.
8. Performs assignments relative to the implementation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and facilities requiring a knowledge of communications equipment/procedures and the ability to operate radio/communications equipment, sensors, and other consoles, computers, recording instrumentation, and other instrumentation and/or equipment peculiar to the GEODSS system.
9. Completes initial and monthly recurring training and maintains certification for operations positions. Completes Government and corporate ancillary training.
10. Performs operational checkout and pre-mission preparations for systems and equipment.
11. Complies with all security procedures for operations security (OPSEC) and communications security (COMSEC).
12. Assists electronic technicians in the daily operational and performance checkout of equipment and systems.
13. Provides coordination and control of resources including recoding media, safety, and security in the support of the site mission.
14. Assists with maintaining site operations procedures.
15. Supports the site quality program and environmental compliance program.
Required Skills:
Work Schedule: Shifts as assigned (night or day)
Must have:
High school diploma or equivalent
Familiarity with computers
Preferences:
Associate degree in a technical field or service school degree
Experience with Air Force Space Command sensor operations or other service equivalency
Experience operating optical sensors
Knowledge of the space surveillance network and satellite catalog
Location: Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). Diego Garcia is an island in the Indian Ocean. This is an unaccompanied 12-month assignment. Family members and dependents are not allowed on Diego Garcia.
BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services.
Support Solutions, based in Rockville, Maryland, provides a wide range of services in engineering, system integration, ship repair, and readiness and sustainment for military platforms. Its Technology Solutions & Services unit addresses the full life-cycle needs of U.S. Department of Defense and federal civilian customers with capabilities in systems engineering and technical assistance, system and subsystem integration, operations, and maintenance. TSS serves every branch of the U.S. military and numerous civilian agencies, operating the U.S. Army’s munitions plant in Kingsport, Tennessee; integrating communications systems and developing and integrating precision tracking radars; and providing design and support services for air and missile defense systems.
The Ship Repair business is the leading U.S. provider of non-nuclear ship repair, conversion, and modernization services. It focuses on drydock and pier-side ship repair and sustainment services for the U.S. Navy, other defense agencies, and commercial customers.
The Readiness & Sustainment business focuses on customers’ growing need for through-life platform support.
People are the greatest asset in any Company …
BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential.
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.
Join us …
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Job code: 361199
19326688
http://www.applyhr.com/19326688
21.) Sr Systems Engineer III, ITT, Colorado Springs, CO
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=591&ji=2539860
22.) Program Specialist, ONR Global, Office of Naval Research, MCR Federal LLC, Arlington, VA
MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For more than 30 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.
Duties
•Plan All Theater Conference (ATC) including agenda, speakers, venues, etc.
•Plan and participate in ONRG’s Industry Day – select a geographic area for all Science Advisors to visit companies supporting the Fleet/Force or generally applicable to the business of the Government; plan and schedule the tours, activities, lodging, meals, etc.
•Create a turn-over schedule for current Science Advisors and create a replacement monitoring plan. Communicate with interested personnel with information such as pre-interview questionnaires. Schedule interviews. Support the entire process for selecting and “hiring” Science Advisors.
•Track preparation of Science Advisor orientation briefing packages and track Science Advisor mandatory training.
•Support the annual performance review process for the Science Advisors.
•Create and implement a communication plan:
– Develop public release story ideas to submit to ONR CSC
– Develop content for the Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) website
– Develop, monitor and maintain ONRG’s LinkedIn site
– Develop, monitor and maintain ONRG’s Facebook page
– Maintain ONRG’s Knowledge Management (KM) site
•Prepare the “read ahead” for Chief of Naval Research (CNR) for periodic video-teleconferences with the Science Advisors.
•Communicate with participants in ONRG activities to gather compliments and complaints and prepare a “lessons learned” summary.
•Assist with logistics and contacts for high-level personnel visiting ONRG in Arlington, VA.
Qualifications
•3 years experience
•Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field.
•Secret clearance.
•Thoroughly familiar and proficient in the use of commercial software packages such as Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
•Excellent skills in data analysis, spreadsheets, and briefs. Demonstrated competence and the ability to effectively use these tools in day-to-day work.
•Must be able to travel as required.
Compensation
MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee's skills, experience, and potential.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MCR is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.
Contact:
Paul L. Cole
MCR Federal, LLC: Director Science and Technology Division
571-227-6960 (O)
540-273-6562 (C)
www.mcri.com
or apply:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=747
23.) Solutions Architect, L-3 STRATIS Enterprise IT Solutions, Reston, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=98909199
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