–^———————————————————————————————-
Exploring
the Future of Global Surface Combatant Fleets
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />
Surface
Warships 2012 Paris
http://bit.ly/vrFc1y
–^———————————————————————————————-
Defense
Career Opportunities Newsletter
DEFCON
1 Newsletter for December 14, 2011
Issue
# 250
You
are among 760 subscribers
Far-stretching, endless Time
Brings forth all hidden things,
And buries that which once did shine.
The firm resolve falters, the sacred oath is shattered;
And let none say, “It cannot happen here.”
– Sophocles
“Nothing
can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that
discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over
another.”
–
George Washington
Happy
Holidays and Welcome Home to HMS Ocean:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDZcGz4vmJc&feature=player_embedded
Welcome
to the latest edition of the number one Defense Career Opportunities
Newsletter, “DEFCON-1,” a networking newsletter featuring job opportunities and
career advice for those who are part of the global defense, aerospace,
maritime, marine technology and security industry.
DEFCON
1 brings you job opportunities every week, and counts on members like you to
submit job listings to share and post in this newsletter.
Help
the network grow. Sign up a friend. They can join for free simply by sending a blank
email to DCO-subscribe@topica.com.
When
you learn about a job opportunity in the defense sector, such as a position
that comes open with your company, you send me the title, organization,
location, and a brief description; link; or contact information, and I’ll
share. This is a cooperative
network. That means everyone’s
participation is required to provide job opportunities to share.
Transitioning,
or changing your e-mail address? Don’t
forget to change your DEFCON – 1 subscription.
To unsubscribe, send a blank e-mail from the old account to DCO-unsubscribe@topica.com. Then a blank
e-mail from your new account to DCO-subscribe@topica.com. I cannot do this for you.
I
never give out, rent, or sell my list, and neither does Topica.
*** In this issue
(This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more
detail below):
1.) PM UAS Aviation System Safety Program
Specialist, MCR, Huntsville, AL
2.) Employee Engagement and Digital
Communications Specialist, ITT Exelis, Information
Systems, Herndon, VA
3.) PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER – Avionics
Systems, Elbit Systems of America, Merrimack, NH
4.) Corporate Communications Specialist, Tasc,
Fort Meade, MD
5.) Lead
C-IED Integrator with Security Clearance, NECC, Engility Corporation, Naval
Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Virginia
7.)
Sandblaster, URS Corporation, Tobyhanna, PA
http://bit.ly/u7Y7DP
8.) Vice President of Development, Communication
and Strategic Messaging, Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Pensacola, Florida
9.) Sr. Lead Electrical Engineer, General Atomics
Aeronautical, Poway, CA
10.) Contracting Specialist – Entry Level, National
Security Agency, Fort George G Meade, MD
11.) PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Assistant
Commandant for Intergovernmental and Public Affairs, United States Coast Guard,
Department Of Homeland Security, Washington, DC
12.) Structural Engineer, Defense Threat Reduction
Agency (DTRA), Global Security & Engineering Solutions, Fort Belvoir, VA
13.) Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher,
National Security Agency, Fort George G Meade, MD
14.) Scheduler, Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.,
Fort Meade, MD
15.) Director, Human Development Strategies
Office, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield, Virginia
16.) Supervisory Training Instructor (OSINT), US
Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE), 111th MI Brigade, 304th MI Battalion,
Fort Huachuca, AZ
17.) Account Manager, Technical Field Sales,
Spectrum Signal Processing, Washington, DC
18.) Intelligence Officer (CI), Defense
Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC
19.) INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST (JCOE), Joint-IED
Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), Fort Irwin, California
20.) SOUTHCOM Regional/Cultural Instructor/SME,
Air Force Air Advisor Academy, Northrop Grumman Technical Services (NGTS),
McGuire AFB, New Jersey
21.) All Source Counterterrorism/CBRN Analyst, BAE
Systems, Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=31609157
22.) Network Analyst – Junior, FedSys Secure,
Washington, DC
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FEDSYSINC&cws=1&rid=503
23.) Air Advisor Doctrine and Strategic Guidance
Instructor/SME, L-3 Communications, Fort Dix, NJ
…and more!
*** Destroyermen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=hvEaBix2jhs
*** Navy Accepting Applications for 2013
Astronaut Candidate Class
http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=16540
*** Surface Warships 2012:
Exploring
the Future of Global Surface Combatant Fleets
In
a highly uncertain strategic environment, the ability to use the majority of
the world’s surface, and reach most of its population makes maritime forces
those of choice for the world’s main actors and their allies – and surface
warships are key components of such forces. Their need to police the oceans
against the dual threats of terrorism and piracy make surface warship
programmes a crucial and indispensable part of the future maritime environment.
Surface
Warships will provide the ideal environment for industry and naval professional
to discuss innovative future designs and the need to keep current vessels
battle ready through capability upgrades and refits.
23
– 25 January, 2012, Hyatt Regency, Paris, France
*** The American Society of Naval Engineers is
proud to present ASNE Day 2012: Naval
Warfare – Critical Engineering Challenges on February 9-10, 2012 in
Arlington, VA.
Call for Student Posters at ASNE Day
2012
ASNE is actively seeking student participants for the ASNE Day 2012 Student
Poster Session. To submit a poster for consideration, please send a brief abstract
to Dr. Leigh McCue at mccue@vt.edu by December 1, 2011. For more information on submitting an abstract,
please visit the Student Call for Posters.
ASNE Day 2012 Student Program Highlights
- FREE access to all the ASNE Day 2012 events, including the plenary
and technical sessions. - Posters featured in the
ASNE Day 2012 exhibit hall, providing students visibility in front of
potential employers in both government and industry. - Exciting tour of a naval
history landmark with views of Washington, D.C. - Participation in the
Student Congress, creating a dialogue with peers from schools across the
country.
*** The Surface Navy
Association (SNA) Scholarship program is an annual activity that SNA is very
proud to offer to our members’ dependent children and spouses for undergraduate
and graduate education. The academic achievements of our scholars are
impressive and our current year’s renewal GPA (for those asking for a second
through fourth year of support) was 3.64.
An
SNA Scholar receives an academic scholarship based on demonstrated leadership,
community service, academic achievement and commitment to pursuing higher
educational objectives. Our criteria require that an applicant be a child,
stepchild, ward or spouse of a current SNA member who is a Surface Warfare
Officer or Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist or Officers and Enlisted members
of the Coast Guard who’ve earned a permanent Cutterman’s pin, with three years
of sea time.
With
humble beginnings in 1995, with one scholarship for $500, we now award over
$120,000 per year to 60 total individuals. In fact, since 2002 we have provided nearly three quarters of a
million dollars in scholarship support to our members and families.
This
past year, SNA received over 50 applications and was able to award scholarships
to 17 of these outstanding new applicants. With your help, we can continue to
grow this exceptional program. SNA is currently accepting donations for the
scholarship fund online at:
https://www.navysna.org/SNA/ScholarshipCCDonation.asp
The Surface Navy Association greatly values any
donation and all donations are tax deductible as SNA is a 501(c) 3
organization. As an example of the financial clout we can have together, if
every member gave just $25, it would be enough to award over 20 fully-funded
new scholarships. This is an important way for us to invest in the futures of
the families of our nation’s Surface Warriors.
*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:
1.) PM UAS Aviation System Safety Program
Specialist, MCR, Huntsville, AL
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.mcri.com.
Description
of Duties:
•
Responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and evaluating a comprehensive
system safety program.
•
Provides leadership, direction and guidance on all activities to ensure that
system safety program goals and objectives are achieved.
•
Responsible for performing risk management task, risk analyses, hazard
identification and classification, and hazard tracking.
•
Evaluate risk related mitigation corrective actions to determine their
effectiveness in maintaining a safe system.
•
Responsible for system safety in all phases of material acquisition life
cycles.
•
Responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of applicable safety
regulations.
•
Recommends courses of actions to meet safety requirements and work
independently to assure overall programmatic goals are achieved.
•
Evaluates contractor system safety and health hazard reports for technical
competence, completeness, and accuracy.
•
Perform research, analysis and other related staff coordination for preparation
of risk documentation (i.e. SSRAs and RDs).
•
Reviews policies and procedures and provides interpretation of the guidance.
•
Provide technical expertise and applies operational experience in support of
the PMO for review of aviation accident investigations, findings and
recommendations, and preparation and review of Aviation messages.
Requirements
for the Position:
•A
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be
considered.
•10+
years relevant experience.
•PowerPoint,
Excel, Word, Outlook skills required.
•Candidate
should be able to work effectively in projects with a high degree of
uncertainty and formulate positions based on sound technical basis.
•The
candidate should possess exceptional communication skills and work well in a
team/IPT environment.
•The
ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to recognize technical
issues and risks without assistance and the written and oral communication
skills to accurately disseminate for resolution.
•The
candidate must have a good communication skills and the ability to facilitate
meetings.
•Experience
in supporting multiple systems simultaneously is a requirement for this diverse
position.
•US
Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government
investigation and must meet eligibility for the required Government clearance
(Secret).
•Must
be available to travel is required.
•Military
experience with an emphasis in Aviation Flight Safety experience mandatory.
Compensation
MCR,
LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to
help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward
employee’s skills, experience, and potential.
Equal
Opportunity Employer
MCR
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and
considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender,
age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual
orientation, or any other protected factor.
In addition, MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program. M/F/V/D
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=978
*** From David J. Albritton:
Ned,
Greetings
from ITT Exelis. I hope all is well.
We’re
hiring for an Employee Engagement and Digital Communications Specialist in our
Information Systems operating division and I’d like to ask you to post the job
description (see below) in the next edition of JOTW.
Thanks
in advance.
Regards,
David
David
J. Albritton
Vice
President & Chief Communications Officer
ITT Exelis
2.) Employee Engagement and Digital
Communications Specialist, ITT Exelis, Information
Systems, Herndon, VA
Reports To: Director, Communications
Part 1:
Describe the Position
A)
List the essential functions and major activities in order of their importance.
Information
Systems is an $800 million business within ITT Exelis, a diversified, top-tier
global aerospace, defense and information solutions company with strong
positions in enduring and emerging global markets. The Information Systems (IS)
division provides advanced enterprise solutions that deliver the right
information when it’s needed anywhere in the world. Specializing in the areas
of air traffic management, cyber and information solutions, defense
technologies, and network systems, we have a strong heritage of delivering
world class technologies and solutions across a broad spectrum of government
and commercial customers.
The
Employee Engagement and Digital Communications Specialist will be responsible
for day to day oversight of internal communications process to ensure employees
have the information they need when they need it so they are engaged in
achieving the company’s business goals. This person will develop and implement
an internal communications system and will be critical in helping evolve the
organization from a traditional structure to one that is more digital and
collaborative.
As
Exelis launches a SharePoint-powered global collaboration platform, the
Specialist will work closely with Information Technology to identify business
requirements for IS and effectively transition the business from its current
intranet/portal. S/he will manage Web 2.0 and internal social media/business
networking initiatives from a content standpoint.
This
position will work with the IS business and functional managers to help them
meet their business objectives. From crafting speeches, newsletters and
presentations for these senior leaders to developing recruiting communication
materials and educating employees about their respective areas, the Specialist
will be proactive in helping these leaders engage their stakeholders.
The
Specialist will, in collaboration with the corporate office, manage IS internal
and external digital presence including but not limited to web stories, imagery,
presentations and social media presence.
In
addition, this person will partner with Human Resources, Business Development,
Legal and other functional departments to ensure managers throughout the
organization have the tools they need to serve as information resources and
encourage dialogue with their teams.
The
Specialist also will play a key role in event planning/management at IS
headquarters, including employee Town Hall meetings and any corporate visits
(e.g., Board of Director/CEO meetings).
Additional
duties include assisting the Director of Communications in managing a broad
range of communications activities as necessary including public relations,
advertising, marketing communications, event planning, branding, corporate
responsibility, community relations and corporate philanthropy. S/he will
be responsible for supporting communications activities that enable IS to
achieve its business objectives.
Part
2. Describe the Person
A)
Minimum professional and educational background desired (include years of
experience).
•
B.A. Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or related field
•
5-10 years related work experience.
•
Aerospace & Defense industry experience
B)
Describe the most important competencies required of the individual.
•
Strategic thinker who can translate complex concepts to actionable,
understandable plans, programs and materials
•
Strong writer
•
Ability to organize thoughts and events efficiently and effectively while
meeting tight deadlines
•
Demonstrated marketing communications and digital communications experience,
including managing and maintaining social media plans
•
Self-starter who can balance multiple priorities simultaneously
•
Ability to relate to all levels of an organization
•
Microsoft SharePoint/web design experience required
C)
Other: Comment on items not included above.
To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are
representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. Some travel will be required to the value center
locations.
All
candidates must submit their resumes through our online job portal: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25326&siteid=5443
No
direct e-mails will be accepted.
3.) PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER – Avionics
Systems, Elbit Systems of America, Merrimack, NH
http://jobs.aviationtoday.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1710&jb=9202746
4.) Corporate Communications Specialist, Tasc,
Fort Meade, MD
https://tasc-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=6920&company_id=16237
5.) Lead
C-IED Integrator with Security Clearance, NECC, Engility Corporation, Naval
Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Virginia
http://www.clearancejobs.com/?action=view_job&jobID=1482720
6.) INTELLIGENCE
SPECIALIST (STAFF OFFICER OPERATIONS), Joint-IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO),
Arlington, VA.
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304639700
*** From
Mark Sofman:
7.)
Sandblaster, URS Corporation, Tobyhanna, PA
8.) Vice President of Development, Communication
and Strategic Messaging, Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Pensacola, Florida
Description:
The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in
1966 and is the principle fundraising arm of the National Museum of Naval
Aviation.
Naval
Aviation Museum Foundation is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Development
and Communications. The Vice President of Development and Communications will
be responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising strategy for the
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation (NAMF). The selectee will be responsible for
implementation and execution of all fundraising programs and hardwiring
processes to include training development staff.
The
Vice President will also be responsible for achieving fundraising goals,
engaging sponsors and developing donor bases to achieve organizational
strategic goals. The Vice President will leverage key relationships and
contacts to ensure fundraising goals are met. The Vice President of Development
and Communication will use their experience in management, communications,
strategic planning and marketing to achieve the Foundation’s stated strategic and
long range goals.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:
Create
and implement annual development strategic plans to achieve the five-year
strategic goals.
Develop
and implement comprehensive marketing and public relations strategy for
Foundation to include strategic messaging.
Develop,
implement and execute both endowed and direct scholarship programs for the
National Flight Academy.
Demonstrates
exceptional initiative, creativity, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
Use
advanced knowledge of current and emerging marketing trends and best practices,
including new technologies such as expanded use of internet and web resources.
Use
advanced skill in strategic planning, effectively organizing resources and
establishing priorities.
Use
advanced skill in managing professional staff including selection, training,
evaluating and mentoring staff at all levels and experience.
Present
well-developed leadership abilities and a willingness to take risks and solve
problems creatively.
Use
advanced market research, analytical, and data mining skills.
Possess
ability to articulate a compelling case for philanthropic support in a complex
internal and external fundraising environment.
Use
strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to collaborate, build team
spirit, and achieve results within a diverse population that may possess
competing interests, opinions, and/or expectations.
Write
grant proposals and reports to corporate, foundation and government funders.
Develop
and grow NAMF’s individual donor base, manage all fundraising programs and
cultivate major gifts.
Attain
Fundraising goals through : Establishment of short and long range goals for
unrestricted and restricted funding sources. Demonstrated ability to strategize
and orchestrate methods to approach donors.
Major
Gift/Donor Support – Produce major donor solicitations/support materials with
intent to retain or upgrade when possible.
Planned
Giving Program – Supervise estate planning process and develop outreach program
for potential donors.
Database
Management – Supervise and coordinate activities maintained in DonorPerfect.
Supervise
development and Public Relations matters, particularly the creation of various
communications such as annual reports, PowerPoint presentations and, executive
correspondence.
Financial
Reporting – Maintain accurate accounting of all unrestricted and restricted
revenue and sources.
Implement
world-class donor recognition Stewardship programs.
Required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Excellent
verbal, written and presentation skills.
Knowledge
of development strategy in a non-profit area.
Demonstrated
leadership and integrity.
Ability to interact with a diverse population
with tact and diplomacy.
Strong
organizational skills.
Experience
with donor prospect research.
Proficiency
in donor management systems and software programs.
Demonstrated
skills in management of high performance development team.
Experience
in a museum setting or military aviation experience a definite plus Bachelor’s
Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
5+
years of progressively responsible professional development experience in
leading a successful development team.
CFRE
desired. Experience in design and implementation of a comprehensive development
plan including solicitation of major gifts and grants.
Interested
applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Michele Sweigart, Naval
Aviation Museum Foundation, 1750 Radford Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32508,
or via e-mail at msweigart@navalaviationmuseum.org. Submissions will be treated
as confidential.
Job
Type: Not-for-Profit Fundraising Foundation in support of the National Museum
of Naval Aviation and National Flight Academy, Naval Air Station, Pensacola,
Florida Degree
Req’d:
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required, Master’s preferred. CFRE
preferred. Experience: 5+ years
Req’d
Travel: Yes Relocation: Assistance Available Benefits: PTO, Vacation, Pension
Savings Plan, medical, dental, life insurances available
Salary:
Pensacola Market Competitive Compensation with growth opportunities
9.) Sr. Lead Electrical Engineer, General Atomics
Aeronautical, Poway, CA
http://jobs.aviationtoday.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1710&jb=9210740
10.) Contracting Specialist – Entry Level,
National Security Agency, Fort George G Meade, MD
11.) PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Assistant
Commandant for Intergovernmental and Public Affairs, United States Coast Guard,
Department Of Homeland Security, Washington, DC
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304916900
12.) Structural Engineer, Defense Threat Reduction
Agency (DTRA), Global Security & Engineering Solutions, Fort Belvoir, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=104585619&WT.mc_n=JSAHG10&aid=4724700&fwr=true
13.) Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher,
National Security Agency, Fort George G Meade, MD
14.) Scheduler, Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.,
Fort Meade, MD
https://www.appone.com/maininforeq.asp?Ad=168382&R_ID=542800
15.) Director, Human Development Strategies
Office, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield, Virginia
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304895900
16.) Supervisory Training Instructor (OSINT), US
Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE), 111th MI Brigade, 304th MI
Battalion, Fort Huachuca, AZ
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304640700
17.) Account Manager, Technical Field Sales,
Spectrum Signal Processing, Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28909927
18.) Intelligence Officer (CI), Defense
Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303613800
19.) INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST (JCOE), Joint-IED
Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), Fort Irwin, California
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304670200
20.) SOUTHCOM Regional/Cultural Instructor/SME,
Air Force Air Advisor Academy, Northrop Grumman Technical Services (NGTS),
McGuire AFB, New Jersey
https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/ngc_pro/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=112597
21.) All Source Counterterrorism/CBRN Analyst, BAE
Systems, Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=31609157
22.) Network Analyst – Junior, FedSys Secure,
Washington, DC
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FEDSYSINC&cws=1&rid=503
23.) Air Advisor Doctrine and Strategic Guidance
Instructor/SME, L-3 Communications, Fort Dix, NJ
https://l3com.taleo.net/careersection/l3_ext_us/jobdetail.ftl?job=285193
*** Thank you for sharing this week’s DEFCON-1 newsletter. Visit our
website
at http://www.yourdefcon1.com/. You can also read previous
issues
at www.nedsjotw.com or on Topica at
http://lists.topica.com/lists/DCO/read.
Your
company’s jobs can be listed here when you share them with me.
Please
ask your Director of HR to send me your company’s most pressing
job
hiring priority each week. Make sure
your recruiting manager
subscribes
to DEFCON 1.
Please
share these opportunities and refer this network to your friends
in
the defense industry. They can subscribe
for free when they send a
blank
a-mail to DCO-subscribe@topica.com.
If
you delete an address from your account, or if you really don’t want
to
read the newsletter, then send an email to:
DCO
is a companion newsletter to my Job of the Week newsletter that
serves
the more than 11,000-members of the JOTW network. It is possible
that
some job listings will appear in both newsletters. If you want to
subscribe
to the free Job of the Week e-mail networking newsletter for
professional
communicators, send a blank e-mail to:
This
newsletter is published by:
Edward
H. Lundquist, ABC
Captain,
U.S. Navy (Retired)
7813
Richfield Road
Springfield,
VA 22153
+1
703 455-7661
Defense
Career Opportunities Newsletter is part of the “Job of the Week”
network
– A world in communication.
For
your hospitality, thank you!
©
Copyright 2011 Job of the Week Network, LLC
Not logged in
Leave a Reply