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DEFCON 1 Newsletter for January 29, 2014

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Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter

DEFCON 1 Newsletter for January 29, 2014

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Issue # 349

 

“Find enough clever things to say, and you’re a Prime Minister; write them down and you’re a Shakespeare.”

– George Bernard Shaw

 

This edition of DEFCON 1 comes to you from Portsmouth, UK

 

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***  Welcome to the latest edition of the number one Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter, “DEFCON-1,” a networking newsletter featuring job opportunities and career advice for those who are part of the global defense, aerospace, maritime, marine technology and security industry.

DEFCON 1 brings you job opportunities every week, and counts on members like you to submit job listings to share and post in this newsletter.

 

Help the network grow.  Sign up a friend.  They can join for free simply by visiting and selecting DEFCON 1.

 

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.

 

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.)  Senior Acquisition Specialist, MCR, Montgomery, AL

2.)  Operations Research Analyst, RLM Communications, Inc., Fort Gordon, GA

3.)  Unexploded Explosive Ordnance Center of Excellence (UXO-COE) Analyst, BRTRC, Ft. Belvoir, VA

4.)  Senior Analyst, Explosive Hazard (EH) Defeat Operations, BRTRC, Waynesville, MO

5.)  Doctrine Team Lead & Developers/Writers, RLM Communications, Inc., Fort Benning, GA

6.)  Systems Engineer, MCR, Huntsville, AL

7.)  Operations Research Analyst, Journeyman, DSCI, Aberdeen, MD

8.)  Facilities/IT Technician, DSCI, Aberdeen, MD

9.)  Senior Acquisition Specialist, MCR, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

10.)  Intelligence Analyst, Lockheed Martin, Reston, VA

11.)  F-35 Lightning II Weapons Integration Analyst, DCS Corporation, Ridgecrest, CA

12.)  Requirements Coordinator for Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS), Engility Corporation, Arlington, VA

13.)  Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin, Gaithersburg, Maryland

14.)  Deployable – Principal Systems Administration, General Dynamics Information Technology, Bluemont, VA

15.)  Intelligence Operations Research Systems Analyst, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Fort Meade, MD

16.)  Prog Plan Control Analyst Senior, Alion Science and Technology, Crystal City, VA

17.)  Junior Certification and Accreditation Analyst (Job Id# 17731), Alion Science and Technology, Patrick AFB, FL

18.)  Operations Research Analyst – USMC Systems, General Dynamics Information Technology, Stafford, VA

19.)  Operations Research Analyst/test Lead, Engility, Suffolk, VA

20.)  Ops Research Analyst, MCR, Washington, DC

21.)  EVM Program Scheduler, L-3 Maritime Systems, Leesburg, Virginia

22.)  Operations Research Analyst, Lead, CACI International, Norfolk, VA

23.)  Procurement Administrator – Senior, MCR, Fairborn, OH

 

…and more!

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

January 28-February 1, Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

 

March 25-26-27, Monterey, Calif.

 

June 2-3-4, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

***  Upcoming events:

 

***  Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

 

Ned will be conducting a workshop on modularity at this conference.

 

***  Coastal and Maritime Surveillance

 

March 17 – 20, 2014

Accra, Ghana

 

http://www.coastalsurveillanceafrica.com/

 

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

 

1.)  Senior Acquisition Specialist, MCR, Montgomery, AL

 

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For 36 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:

 

Provide a broad range of acquisition support capabilities following DOD systems acquisition policy and/or NSSAP policy regulations, and guidance.  Support acquisition strategy planning and source selections. Devise strategies for deploying and implementing new acquisition policy initiatives and measuring the effectiveness of implementation.  Support program or system acquisition preparing applicable documentation and reports and analyzing contract execution. Analyze acquisition issues and develop risk reduction and mitigation approaches for improving program planning, control, and execution. Analyze acquisition strategy methodologies and present advantages and/or disadvantages.  Demonstrate a strong knowledge of AF Logistic SUPPLY and/or MAINTENANCE programs and legacy environments to support AF transformation initiatives including functional requirements, technical architectures and environments, and program control requirements for AF programs.  Be able to perform the following:

•Provide Air Force System Acquisition support for up to 28 Acquisition Category (ACAT) III programs. Programs will be executing enhancements and mandated audit readiness requirements using 3600 funds.

•Development documentation in support of Clinger Cohen Act compliance,

•Monitor program performance through updates to SMART and other reporting tools,

 

Develop the following acquisition-related artifacts in support of Research and Development of new software, software components and new functionality for legacy systems:

•Milestone Decision Document (MDD)

•Milestone B (MS-B) support documents

•Acquisition Strategy Plan (ASP)

•Milestone C (MS-C) support documents

•Fielding Readiness Review (FRR)

•Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)

•Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

•Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR)

•Understand system-related requirements of and be able to interact with AFOTEC, and collaborate and finalize documentation required for AFOTEC certification of systems.

 

Requirements for the Position:

 

•Master’s Degree in a related field

•15 years minimum related general experience; 10 years specialized experience in the field.

•Education versus Experience:

•The criteria for substitution of educational degrees and/or experience are stated below:

• (1)    Education Substituted for Experience: Formal education may substitute for related general and specialized experience.  A  Bachelors degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience. A Masters degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience. A Ph.D degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

• (2)   Experience Substituted for Formal Education: Related general experience may substitute for formal education.  Two (2) years of additional related experience may substitute for an Associate Degree. Four (4) years of additional related experience may substitute for a Bachelor Degree. Two (2) additional years of related experience with similar functional responsibilities may substitute for a Master’s Degree.

• (3)   Each Professional Certification related to the field of expertise required is equivalent to two years of specialized and related general experience.

•US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain the designated Government clearance (Secret). Must have an active Secret clearance.

 

Compensation

 

MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee’s skills, experience, and potential.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

MCR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor. M/F/V/D

 

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1802

 

2.)  Operations Research Analyst, RLM Communications, Inc., Fort Gordon, GA

https://www.appone.com/maininforeq.asp?Ad=336118&R_ID=784519

 

3.)  Unexploded Explosive Ordnance Center of Excellence (UXO-COE) Analyst, BRTRC, Ft. Belvoir, VA

http://brtrc.com/careers/opportunities.aspx#ff060c19-334d-41d1-b7fc-ea637eae36c6

 

4.)  Senior Analyst, Explosive Hazard (EH) Defeat Operations, BRTRC, Waynesville, MO

http://brtrc.com/careers/opportunities.aspx#011491eb-169d-45bc-85c0-7371b33250ba

 

5.)  Doctrine Team Lead & Developers/Writers, RLM Communications, Inc., Fort Benning, GA

https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=771752&B_ID=44&FID=&Ad=336118

 

6.)  Systems Engineer, MCR, Huntsville, AL

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1804

 

7.)  Operations Research Analyst, Journeyman, DSCI, Aberdeen, MD

http://careers.dsci.com/viewjob.php?job_id=1201

 

8.)  Facilities/IT Technician, DSCI, Aberdeen, MD

http://careers.dsci.com/viewjob.php?job_id=959

 

9.)  Senior Acquisition Specialist, MCR, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1801

 

10.)  Intelligence Analyst, Lockheed Martin, Reston, VA

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=25037&siteid=5010&AReq=263025BR

 

11.)  F-35 Lightning II Weapons Integration Analyst, DCS Corporation, Ridgecrest, CA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=34567192&jobSummaryIndex=3&agentID=&QUICK_SEARCH=1

 

12.)  Requirements Coordinator for Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS), Engility Corporation, Arlington, VA

http://jobs.heart.org/j/t-Requirements-Coordinator-for-Broad-Area-Maritime-Surveillance-BAMS-e-Engility-Corporation-l-Arlington,-VA-jobs-j2817107.html

 

13.)  Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin, Gaithersburg, Maryland

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?SID=%5eSgHJP%2fgeItiKxDC6fAS0xDIfkqtJGxxJBg1MdFrDqEauIl_slp_rhc_Wvr0_slp_rhc_C9SOTFZQHvgY&jobId=294286

 

14.)  Deployable – Principal Systems Administration, General Dynamics Information Technology, Bluemont, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=33943952

 

15.)  Intelligence Operations Research Systems Analyst, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Fort Meade, MD

http://www.job.com/my.job/sup/appTo=204162715/p=1/us=6345/

 

16.)  Prog Plan Control Analyst Senior, Alion Science and Technology, Crystal City, VA

https://recruiting.alionscience.com/index.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=17740&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

 

17.)  Junior Certification and Accreditation Analyst (Job Id# 17731), Alion Science and Technology, Patrick AFB, FL

https://recruiting.alionscience.com/index.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=17731&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

 

18.)  Operations Research Analyst – USMC Systems, General Dynamics Information Technology, Stafford, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=34430857

 

19.)  Operations Research Analyst/test Lead, Engility, Suffolk, VA

http://www.bright.com/jobs/job/54357_careers-engility-3131/?bfid=43

 

20.)  Ops Research Analyst, MCR, Washington, DC

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1800

 

21.)  EVM Program Scheduler, L-3 Maritime Systems, Leesburg, Virginia

http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.aspx?JobID=129334670

 

22.)  Operations Research Analyst, Lead, CACI International, Norfolk, VA

http://www.bright.com/jobs/job/25889756_careers-caci-com-2489207/?bfid=43

 

23.)  Procurement Administrator – Senior, MCR, Fairborn, OH

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1807

 

 

 

 

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Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 29-30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter

DEFCON 1 Newsletter for January 22, 2014

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Issue # 348

 

“Genius is rarely able to give any account of its own processes.”

– George Henry Lewes

 

 

This edition of DEFCON 1 comes to you from Karlskrona, Sweden

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This edition of DEFRCON 1 comes to you from Karlskrona, Sweden.

 

***  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 visiting and selecting DEFCON 1.

 

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.

 

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.)  Associate (Financial Management), MCR, Washington, DC

2.)  Digital Production Editor, U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis,

3.)  Naval Strategic Studies SME, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), for Operations, Plans, and Strategy (N3/N5), Whitney, Bradley and Brown, Arlington, VA

4.)  Communications Editor Sr, Lockheed Martin, Springfield, VA

5.)  Director, Business Development, MCR, McLean, VA

6.)  Multi-Function Finance Analyst, Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale California

7.)  Communications Editor Sr, Lockheed Martin, Springfield, VA

8.)  Prj Mgt & Plng Opns Mgr, Lockheed Martin, Fort Bragg, North Carolina

9.)  Junior Analyst, Operations Data Team, Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI), Washington, DC

10.)  Special Events Specialist (SES), USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-Metro), Fort Myer, VA

11.)  Human Resources Manager, USO OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON, Fort Myer, Virginia

12.)   Senior Professional: Business Analyst, CSC, Falls Church, VA

 

…and more!

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

January 22- 25, Karlskrona, Linkoping, and Stockholm, Sweden

 

January 26-29  Helsinki, Finland

 

January 30-February 1, Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

 

March 25-26-27, Monterey, Calif.

 

June 2-3-4, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

***  Navy Program Rewards Money-Saving Technologies

National Defense magazine

January 2014

By Edward Lundquist

 

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2014/January/Pages/NavyProgramRewardsMoney-SavingTechnologies.aspx

 

***  The Power of Teamwork

International Partnerships Foster Better Relations, Enhance Regional Security

Seapower December 2013

By Edward Lundquist

http://www.seapower-digital.com/seapower/december_2013#pg54

 

***  Upcoming events:

 

***  Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

 

The full agenda for Surface Warships 2014 has just been released and is available to download now at www.surfacewarships.com/brochure.

 

Ned will be conducting a workshop on modularity at this conference.

 

***  Coastal and Maritime Surveillance

 

March 17 – 20, 2014

Accra, Ghana

 

http://www.coastalsurveillanceafrica.com/

 

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

 

1.)  Associate (Financial Management), MCR, Washington, DC

 

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For 36 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:

•Provide program management support services to DHS Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Training and Workforce Engagement (OTWE).

•Conduct a variety of budget, acquisition and program planning/execution activities.

•Assist in drafting and planning of program/project plans for all training to include project description, objectives (short/medium/long range), schedule, budget, and risk management (risk identification, analysis, mitigation, tracking, planning).

•Support development, review/analysis of acquisition artifact documents – Mission Needs Statement, Operational Requirements Document, CONOPS, Lifecycle Cost Estimate (LCCE), Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Risk Management Plan, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Plan, OMB Exhibit 300, System Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) Documents. Statement of Objectives (SOO)/Statement of Work (SOW), Acquisition Plan.

•Budget formulation/execution/reporting, and lifecycle cost modeling and estimation activities. Knowledge of ACEIT desirable. Respond to data calls from DHS HQ, OMB, and GAO.

•Track overall progress of projects. Tracking actuals against program performance metrics, milestones, risk management activities, Schedule and Earned Value Management, budget/WBS/lifecycle cost/return on investment.

•Support risk management activities – planning/identifying, costing, mitigating, tracking and reporting.

•Link project milestones and interdependencies.

•Support TSA OTWE in complying with DHS AD 102-01 Acquisition Lifecycle Requirements.

•Assist in drafting, reviewing/analyzing statements of work, Work Breakdown Structures, Cost Estimates, acquisition program schedules, spend plans, earned value analysis.

•Leverage existing SharePoint technology to assist in developing/maintaining databases/reporting systems.

•The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as interface directly with teammates, customer and stakeholders.

•Strong writing skills to be able to document analytical results/meetings minutes, prepare briefings, and communicate status.

 

Requirements for the Position:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Business, Economics, Finance, Project Management, or Engineering. An MA/MS/MBA is desired.

 

5 years of relevant experience in Federal acquisition, financial management, and program management. Solid understanding of the Federal budget, acquisition, and project lifecycles. DHS experience is desirable.

 

Expert knowledge of MS Office applications – particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint.

 

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

 

US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and the designated Government clearance (DHS Suitability). An active Secret clearance is preferred.

 

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://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1780

 

***  From Scott Gurek:

 

Ned,

 

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Hard to believe it’s 2014 already!

 

This might be a great position for a former Navy Mass Communications Specialist. Request you consider for the next JOTW.

 

Thank you.

 

Scott

 

CAPT W. Scott Gureck, USN (Ret.)

Executive Vice President, Membership and Marketing

U.S. Naval Institute

Annapolis MD

 

2.)  Digital Production Editor, U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, Maryland

 

Department:  Periodicals

Reports to:    Director of Design and Production

FSLA Status: Exempt, Full-Time

Summary: The Digital Production Editor processes and in some cases produces online content that enriches periodicals editorial products.  He or she produces a variety of repurposed content products in support of existing and new online initiatives, with the ability to enhance content in leading online platforms.  The end products may be delivered as magazine, books, electronic versions or combinations of both.  This is a team position, with direction from a variety of periodicals content developers.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

 

●             Under overall direction of the Design and Production director, assists with implementation and placement of material for periodicals products.

●             One focus is the development and enrichment of content for USNI News with direction from Online Editor.  This includes the development and full implementation of new “data”-driven projects now under consideration.

●             Will be directly responsible for production of an increasing number of repurposed content publications drawing from digitized back issues of Proceedings and Naval History magazines, USNI photo and digital audio tape collections and other sources that may support relevant, timely and event-driven ideas.

●             Execute product placement on the Apple Newsstand and other possible electronic distribution channels, coordinate schedules and material from multiple departments to produce end products to meet deadlines.

●             Work directly with the Digital Content and Media Marketing director in support of Institute-wide objectives and existing programs.

●             Stay current on relevant technology, and share prospective opportunities internally to support the Institute’s rapid paced evolution online.

 

Qualifications:

 

●             Must have the ability to balance multiple requests from the organization and interface well with others.

●             Must possess a highly developed sense of judgment, tact, diplomacy, and be able to function independently.

●             Five years experience in the digital space, including but not limited to, native web, social media, mobile, and app environments

●             Actively engaged in monitoring and testing new trends and techniques in technology

●             Working knowledge of relevant content management systems

●             Ability to adapt to evolving best practices and techniques for continual improvement of online assets

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Possible third-party vendor management

 

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional school degree with minimum five years experience working in digital platforms.

 

Skill Sets & Experience Requirements:

 

Decision Making: Work is varied and driven by deadlines.  Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workflow; maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information.

 

Computer Skills:  Must have a thorough knowledge of Microsoft-based applications. Working knowledge of all major browsers.  Competent in HTML, Adobe platforms,  especially InDesign, and Digital Publishing Suite.  Proficient in the use and management of Drupal, WordPress and MediaWiki.  Strong foundation in open source software usage, implementation and collaborative contribution.  Familiarity with mobile platforms, iOS and Android and development in these platforms.

 

Communication Skills: Must have a flexible attitude with proven experience of working in a small team, excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

 

Send cover letter and resume to:

 

Bob Johnson

Chief Financial Officer

U.S. Naval Institute

Phone: 410-571-1707

Fax: 410-295-1084

rjohnson@usni.org

 

3.)  Naval Strategic Studies SME, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), for Operations, Plans, and Strategy (N3/N5), Whitney, Bradley and Brown, Arlington, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=129349864

 

4.)  Communications Editor Sr, Lockheed Martin, Springfield, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=129306537

 

5.)  Director, Business Development, MCR, McLean, VA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1699

 

6.)  Multi-Function Finance Analyst, Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale, California

http://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/jobdesc.aspx?q=&jobDesc=Multi-Function+Finance+Analyst&jobUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fsjobs.brassring.com%2Ftgwebhost%2Fjobdetails.aspx%3Fpartnerid%3D25037%26siteid%3D5010%26jobid%3D293149

 

7.)  Communications Editor Sr, Lockheed Martin, Springfield, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=129306537

 

8.)  Prj Mgt & Plng Opns Mgr, Lockheed Martin, Fort Bragg, North Carolina

http://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/jobdesc.aspx?q=&jobDesc=Prj+Mgt+%26+Plng+Opns+Mgr&jobUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fsjobs.brassring.com%2Ftgwebhost%2Fjobdetails.aspx%3Fpartnerid%3D25037%26siteid%3D5010%26jobid%3D293419

 

9.)  Junior Analyst, Operations Data Team, Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI), Washington, DC

http://jobview.monster.com/Junior-Analyst-Job-Washington-DC-129142527.aspx

 

***  Carole Chandler:

 

Hi Ned,

 

Attached are two open positions for USO Metro, Fort Myer, VA.  Thank you for posting.

 

Carole Chandler

Human Capital Advisors, LLC

Executive Advisory.Talent Acquisition.Performance Management

 

10.)  Special Events Specialist (SES), USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-Metro), Fort Myer, VA

 

The Organization

 

USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-Metro) is a private, nonprofit, military service organization providing morale, welfare, and recreation activities for active duty members of our armed forces and their families.  The mission of USO-Metro is to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families.  Every program and service has been developed to give back to the men, women and children who sacrifice so much for our country.  USO-Metro is the largest affiliate of the USO Organization’s 160 locations serving one of the highest concentrations of military in the world.  USO-Metro operates four Airport Assistance Centers, six military installation centers including two Warrior and Family Centers (large, unique programmatic centers with a focus on the wounded, ill and injured), the Mobile USO Program which reaches 26 local military installations, orientation and emergency assistance programs, celebrity entertainment, and a myriad of other programs, events, and services.

 

Our busy special events department has two dedicated full-time personnel to carry out a variety of special events both large and small.

 

Basic Functions:

 

Plays a leadership role in coordinating event logistics from start to finish on select fundraising special events with oversight from Special Events Manager.

 

Assists with correspondence, report preparation, updates in standard operating procedures, incoming phone calls and planning.  Prepares activity event reports for distribution. Completes statistics reporting for the department.  Prepares post-event and stewardship reports for event sponsors.

 

Works in conjunction with the Special Events Manager, maintains event contacts, reconciles event income and expenses and provides detail to staff accountant.

 

Contributes to advance planning methods with a focus on efficient communication processes within the events department and cross departments.

 

Identifies needs for event volunteers and manages volunteer groups for execution of special events. Coordinates with the Volunteer Specialist for recruitment needs.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

▪               Solicits in-kind product and service donations for special events, maintains inventory and handles acknowledgment letters.  Provides leadership for volunteers to solicit in-kind product and service donations on our behalf.

▪               Golf tournaments- Lead planner with guidance from SEM. Develop primary relationships with committees of both golf tournament events. Works with SEM to identify and implement new and creative methods for increasing fundraising. Creation of printed materials for events. Lead committee meetings. Help SEM ensure sponsor benefits are met.

▪               Race partnerships- Lead planner with guidance from SEM.  Develop primary relationships with race partners.  Works with SEM to identify and implement new and creative methods for increasing fundraising and community engagement.

▪               Military Appreciation Events- Lead planner on non-sponsor related military appreciation events with guidance from SEM. Maintain relationships with military resources. Coordinate with other departments on event information dissemination.

▪               Supports the “Me and a Friend” program, and other emerging sports partnership programs, by managing volunteers and working with other departments for ticket fulfillment.

▪               Maintain event calendar pages on USO-Metro website.

▪               Creates collateral items for main events to include but not limited to event programs, auction fliers, promotional materials and PowerPoint presentations.

▪               Drafts scripts, talking points, and remarks for events.

▪               Financial reconciliation and budgetary support on all events.

▪               Provides administrative support to SEM as needed.

▪               Actively participates in coordination of special events which may require evening and weekend work.

▪               Maintains special event history, files, and statistics.

▪               Prepares meeting materials for various meetings/events and coordinates attendance/appearance of staff or volunteers at events.

▪               Manages auction inventory and auction operations with the support of the Marketing and Development Coordinator.

▪               Train and manage volunteers for special events.

▪               Regularly reports on progress of assignments.

▪               Maintains positive relationships with board members, donors and other stakeholders.

▪               Other duties as assigned.

 

Areas of Competency:

             Must be detail oriented, organized, flexible and self motivated.

             Polished communication skills with ability to interact well with the public, board members and staff.

             Proven written and oral communications skills with emphasis on creating and writing collateral material.

             Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain calm in hectic situations.

             Ability to assertively interact with various groups, including high-ranking military officials, corporate leaders and volunteers, particularly when acting as lead on events or assigned specific roles in events.

             Computer literacy with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher.  Will become fluent in Cvent event registration software.

             Results oriented with an emphasis on maximizing the bottom line of fundraising efforts.

             Self-starter with attention to detail and timeliness.

 

Education/Experience:

             Bachelor’s degree with a background in English, communications or special events.

             3-5 years meeting/special event planning.

             Demonstrated leadership abilities.

             Prior experience in a non-profit or military setting a plus.

             Excellent computer skills.

             Military experience or a knowledge of the USO and its programs and services a plus.

 

This is a high visibility, critical position for USO-Metro and an exceptional opportunity to make a positive, direct, and meaningful impact upon local troops and families. We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary in the $40-45K range and superb benefits.

 

Please, candidates local to the Washington DC Metro Area only.

 

Please submit your resume confidentially to: hr@usometro.org.

 

11.)  Human Resources Manager, USO OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON, Fort Myer, Virginia

 

The Organization

 

USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-Metro) is a private, nonprofit, military service organization providing  morale, welfare, and recreation activities for active duty members of our armed forces and their families.  The mission of USO-Metro is to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families.  Every program and service has been developed to give back to the men, women and children who sacrifice so much for our country.  USO-Metro is the largest affiliate of the USO Organization’s 160 locations serving one of the highest concentrations of military in the world.  USO-Metro operates four Airport Assistance Centers, six military installation centers including two Warrior and Family Centers (large, unique programmatic centers with a focus on the wounded, ill and injured), the Mobile USO Program which reaches 26 local military installations, orientation and emergency assistance programs, celebrity entertainment, and a myriad of other programs, events, and services.

 

USO-Metro seeks a professional, hands-on Human Resources Manager to manage the human resources processes and transactions of our growing staff and programs.

 

 

Basic Functions:

 

Reporting to the Vice President – Finance, HR and IT, the Human Resources Manager will function as a sole contributor with responsibilities involving all human resources functions including compensation and benefits, compliance, employee relations, recruiting and training. This person works in conjunction with all departments to maintain a high standard of accountability for personnel.

 

The position requires the ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously. The incumbent should have superior administrative, organizational, communications, and writing skills. Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and be able to meet the needs of staff in a friendly and helpful manner.

 

The ideal candidate is a professional, experienced in handling a wide range of tasks and able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges of supporting a small office of diverse people and programs.

 

An ability to interact with staff in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are equally important.

 

Principal Duties:

  • Serve as primary Human Resources point-of-contact.  Provide counseling, guidance and information to staff and managers on policy and procedure, recruiting, training, benefits and compensation issues.  Develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures, prepare and maintain handbook on policies and procedures, perform benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and annual re-evaluation of policies for cost effectiveness.
  • Manage assigned recruitment related activities including but not limited to identifying hiring needs, advertising placement, communication with internal and external stakeholders, scheduling, logistics, post-interview feedback, documentation, selection, negotiation, and on-boarding.  Rewrite job descriptions as needed.
  • Design a general onboarding process for all new employees and, working closely with department managers, create specific onboarding procedures that are unique to each functional area.
  • Manage termination process to include, but not limited to, exit interviews and retrieval of all organization property.
  • Perform employee relations activities including but not limited to guiding performance management, full-cycle investigation/dispute resolution, exit interviews, and maintaining compliance with USO Metro’s Policies and Procedures as well as applicable federal, state, international, and military employment laws.
  • Establish and maintain department records and reports. Maintain company organization charts and employee directory.
  • Support analysis and implementation of compensation and benefit program delivery, including compliance requirements, job documentation, Open Enrollment, performance reviews and merit increases.
  • Proactively assess training and development needs within the organization and develop initiatives for ongoing programs aimed at increasing skill sets and performance results and maintain training records.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert in the area of corporate culture, constantly discovering and implementing new ways to maintain, enhance, and develop a culture based around USO Metro’s core values.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree plus five years experience in a small or mid-sized HR department.  Relevant experience in a military and/or not-for-profit organization preferred.
  • Ability to manage a high volume of assignments with varying complexity and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with integrity and professionalism.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State regulations concerning employment, leave and reporting requirements.
  • Demonstrated initiative/self-motivation, attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information and communication using multiple channels with tact and poise.
  • Willingness and ability to work non-standard hours as needed.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications as well as knowledge of various software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
  • Must be a strong advocate of the USO Metro’s mission to support active duty military and their families.

Candidates must be local to Washington DC Metro Area. 

 

This high visibility position is offered with a competitive compensation package in the $65,000 range including base salary and superb benefits.  Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes in confidence to:

 

Carole Chandler

hr@usometro.org

 

12.)   Senior Professional: Business Analyst, CSC, Falls Church, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/Senior-Professional-Business-Analyst-Job-FALLS-CHURCH-VA-129003256.aspx

 

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DEFCON 1 Newsletter for January 15, 2014

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Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 29-30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter

DEFCON 1 Newsletter for January 15, 2014

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Issue # 347

 

“The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.”

– Eden Phillpotts

 

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***  DEFCON 1 is back, after taking the Christmas holiday off.  Let’s hope that 2014 will be a great year for all of us.

***  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 visiting and selecting DEFCON 1.

 

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.

 

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.)  Project Manager, MCR, Washington, DC

2.)  Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist (These positions must be filled by a veteran), State of West Virginia, Nicholas, Berkeley, and Kanawha Co. only, West Virginia

3.)  Combat Systems Mine Counter Measure (MCM) Warfare Trainer, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Shore Based Trainer (SBT), San Diego, CA

4.)  Combat Systems Mine Counter Measure (MCM) Warfare Trainer, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Shore Based Trainer (SBT), Triton Services Inc., San Diego, CA

5.)  Electronics Engineer Asc, Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale, California

6.)  Engineer IV Systems – Engineer, General, Systems, Joint Electronic Attack and Capability Office (JEACO), DRS Technologies Inc., Oxnard, CA

7.)  Senior Engineer, Center of Excellence in Naval Aviation, ManTech International Corporation, Patuxent Naval Air Station, Lexington Park, MD

8.)  UAV PILOT I – DEPLOYABLE, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Palmdale, California

9.)  COMSEC Training Specialist (TS/SCI clearance), CSC, Chantilly, VA

10.)  Lead Contracts Analyst, MCRI, El Segundo, CA

11.)  System Safety Analyst/Engineer, C2 Portfolio Essentials, Inc., Arlington, VA

12.)  MK30 Underwater Target Maintenance Lead, ICI Services Corporation, San Diego, CA

13.)  Combat Systems Mine Counter Measure (MCM) Warfare Trainer, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Shore Based Trainer (SBT), Triton Services Inc., San Diego, CA

14.)  Drone Control Computer Programmer 1, Torch Technologies, Eglin Air Force Base, FL

15.)  UAV Operator, Tyonek Native, Lakehurst, NJ

 

…and more!

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

January 17- 25, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Karlskrona, and Linkoping, Sweden

 

January 26-29  Helsinki, Finland

 

January 30-February 1, Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

 

March 25-26-27, Monterey, Calif.

 

June 2-3-4, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

***  Navy Program Rewards Money-Saving Technologies

National Defense magazine

January 2014

By Edward Lundquist

 

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2014/January/Pages/NavyProgramRewardsMoney-SavingTechnologies.aspx

 

***  The Power of Teamwork

International Partnerships Foster Better Relations, Enhance Regional Security

Seapower December 2013

By Edward Lundquist

http://www.seapower-digital.com/seapower/december_2013#pg54

 

***  Upcoming events:

 

***  Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

 

The full agenda for Surface Warships 2014 has just been released and is available to download now at www.surfacewarships.com/brochure.

 

Ned will be conducting a workshop on modularity at this conference.

 

***  Coastal and Maritime Surveillance

 

March 17 – 20, 2014

Accra, Ghana

 

http://www.coastalsurveillanceafrica.com/

 

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

 

1.)  Project Manager, MCR, Washington, DC

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1777

 

2.)  Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist (These positions must be filled by a veteran), State of West Virginia, Nicholas, Berkeley, and Kanawha Co. only, West Virginia

 

Employee provides a wide variety of services to veterans, and intensive employment and employability development services to disabled veterans as established by federal laws and regulations. Provides and facilitates a full range of job preparation, placement and training services to veterans. Conducts outreach activities with the purpose of locating candidates who could benefit from intensive services, and market these services to potential clients. Provides career and training evaluations and counseling. Works with community, employment and educational organizations in enhancing opportunities for disabled veterans.

 

Applicants for this job are expected to have excellent communications skills. Experience in interviewing, job placement, guidance, training, claims work, personnel, benefits determination, or social services outreach is desirable. Also, some college course work, degree, or related vocations training may also be helpful. Ability to interact with diverse groups and work in a harmonious team environment is a must. Working knowledge of MSWord and PC record keeping is helpful.

No not apply unless you are available to work in one of these counties: Nicholas, Berkeley, and Kanawha

 

Hiring Process: APPLY ONLINE.  If you must use a paper application due to disability, please call our office (304) 558-3950 (8-4:30pm) for special instructions. Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application. No written test is required for this job

 

If you have previously applied and want to update your name, address or email, do not re-apply. Simply login to your online account and click “My Account”. Make changes and Save. You do not need to re-apply or notify us to make account contact information changes. If you must change or add education, work history, work preferences, or county availability, you may submit a new updated online application after 24 hours. We will use the most recent application. You MUST do this BEFORE any stated closing date. After that, you may send us a letter and we will update your record.

 

IMPORTANT: This posting is for one or more specific vacancies. Applicants will be considered ONLY for these position(s) and specified location(s). Your application will remain active for this job for 120 days or until the job is filled. Should this job title be re-opened for applications at a later date, applicants who remain interested in this job title MUST re-apply to be considered. We strongly suggest that you complete an online Interest Card at our main jobs page to receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted (Job Category: Social Services).

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Training: Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.

 

Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment (any type).

Experience in interviewing, job placement, guidance, training, claims work, personnel, benefits determination, customer services, or social services outreach is desirable.

 

Veteran Status: A non-veteran is not eligible to be appointed to fill a Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist position. You must have served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days and was discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge. Reservists & NG members who were called to active duty other than for training and who received a campaign badge for service in a conflict area may also qualify. You may attach a copy of your DD214 or VA disability verification letter to the applications or provide document copies by regular mail. For this job, verification documents are not required for hiring consideration. You will be required to verify your veterans status if contacted by the agency.

 

Experience Substitution: Successful full-time study in an regionally accredited college or university, or resident business or vocational school training may be substituted through an established formula for the required experience.

 

NOTICE: If you are claiming college as substitution for experience, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your education transcript. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Washington St E. Charleston, WV 25305. This notice supercedes any contrary information in any specific announcement.

 

Special Requirement: When vacancies occur, Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist positions must be filled by qualified disabled veterans. If no qualified disabled veterans are available, the Bureau of Employment Programs must request a waiver to hire a non-disabled veteran from the Regional Director, Veterans Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor.

 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wv/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=792010

 

3.)  Combat Systems Mine Counter Measure (MCM) Warfare Trainer, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Shore Based Trainer (SBT), San Diego, CA

http://www.tritonsvc.com/open-positions/-/asset_publisher/2z3Zc1kco943/content/combat-systems-mine-counter-measure-mcm-warfare-trainer

 

4.)  Combat Systems Mine Counter Measure (MCM) Warfare Trainer, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Shore Based Trainer (SBT), Triton Services Inc., San Diego, CA

http://www.tritonsvc.com/open-positions/-/asset_publisher/2z3Zc1kco943/content/combat-systems-mine-counter-measure-mcm-warfare-trainer

 

5.)  Electronics Engineer Asc, Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale  California

http://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/jobdesc.aspx?q=&jobDesc=Electronics+Engineer+Asc&jobUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fsjobs.brassring.com%2Ftgwebhost%2Fjobdetails.aspx%3Fpartnerid%3D25037%26siteid%3D5014%26jobid%3D293557

 

6.)  Engineer IV Systems – Engineer, General, Systems, Joint Electronic Attack and Capability Office (JEACO), DRS Technologies Inc., Oxnard, CA

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?sc_cmp1=js_jrp_jobclick&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J3J0C76W7RDP64LV4VL&showNewJDP=yes&IPath=JRKV0A

 

7.)  Senior Engineer, Center of Excellence in Naval Aviation, ManTech International Corporation, Patuxent Naval Air Station, Lexington Park, MD

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J3H33968J0NBK4DSS4S&sc_cmp1=js_jrp_jobclick&IPath=JRKV0A

 

8.)  UAV PILOT I – DEPLOYABLE, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Palmdale, California

https://sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=321335

 

9.)  COMSEC Training Specialist (TS/SCI clearance), CSC, Chantilly, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=34376017

 

10.)  Lead Contracts Analyst, MCRI, El Segundo, CA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1778

 

11.)  System Safety Analyst/Engineer, C2 Portfolio Essentials, Inc., Arlington, VA

https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=C2PORTFOLIO&cws=1&rid=5209

 

12.)  MK30 Underwater Target Maintenance Lead, ICI Services Corporation, San Diego, CA

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=6369331&t=1

 

13.)  Combat Systems Mine Counter Measure (MCM) Warfare Trainer, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Shore Based Trainer (SBT), Triton Services Inc., San Diego, CA

http://www.tritonsvc.com/open-positions/-/asset_publisher/2z3Zc1kco943/content/combat-systems-mine-counter-measure-mcm-warfare-trainer

 

14.)  Drone Control Computer Programmer 1, Torch Technologies, Eglin Air Force Base, FL

https://jobs.torchtechnologies.com/careers/Careers.aspx?adata=e9pOkraEjWS%2bcKJyGX1lL8By%2fKHYqPjpHE1b5TCB1VACUHwOgtNyaI8kXLRU8KhcKQ%2b9kM5asZ4PpWGBbipjTYC3h8FBifeD

 

15.)  UAV Operator, Tyonek Native, Lakehurst, NJ

http://tyonekjobs.applicantpro.com/jobs/18347.html

 

***  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.

 

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To subscribe to DEFCON 1, visit .

 

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Cost: $200

 

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Combination packages are available with www.nedsjotw.com and www.yourverynextstep.com. To sponsor or advertise, contact Ned Lundquist at lundquist989@cs.com.

 

This newsletter is published by:

 

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DEFCON 1 Newsletter for January 8, 2014

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Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 29-30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter

DEFCON 1 Newsletter for January 8, 2014

http://www.yourdefcon1.com/

www.nedsjotw.com

Issue # 346

 

“You are constantly invited to be what you are.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

***  You can also subscribe to this and my other two newsletters at .  The Job of the Week serves communication professionals.  Your Very Next Step is my travel/outdoors/adventure/conservation newsletter.  They’re all free!

 

***  DEFCON 1 is back, after taking the Christmas holiday off.  Let’s hope that 2014 will be a great year for all of us.

***  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 visiting and selecting DEFCON 1.

 

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.

 

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.)  AMCOM Express Program Manager, MCR, Huntsville, AL

2.)  Communications Manager,  Exelis Mission Systems, Colorado Springs, CO

3.)  Senior Management Analyst, MCR, El Segundo, CA

4.)  Marketing Campaign Specialist, ICF INTERNATIONAL, Fairfax, VA

5.)  C4ISR Software Engineers, Forward Slope, San Diego, Calif.

6.)  Software Engineer, Forward Slope, Charleston, SC

7.)  Acquisition Subject Matter Expert 2, MCR, El Segundo, CA

8.)  Senior Digital Electronics Engineer, FLIR Systems, Billerica, MA

9.)  Sr. Electrical Engineer, FLIR Systems, Goleta, CA

10.)  Mid-Level Software Engineer, G2 Software Systems, San Diego, Calif.

11.)  Software Engineer – Java Developer, Moebius, San Diego, Calif.

12.)  Mid-Level Java Developer, Geocent, Charleston, SC

13.)  Business Intelligence Consultant, Geocent, Tulsa, OK

14.)  RESEARCH ENGINEER – SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER — NUCLEAR Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas

15.)  ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST – SPECIALIST – RECRUITMENT, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas

16.)  Engineering Aide, Areté Associates, Niceville, FL

17.)  Intern, Optical Engineering, Areté Associates, Tucson, AZ

18.)  Export/Import Licensing Coordinator (ELC), Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, AZ

19.)  Operations Manager – Mgr II Engineering, Raytheon Mission Solutions, Chantilly, VA

 

 

…and more!

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

January 17- 25, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Karlskrona, and Linkoping, Sweden

 

January 26-29  Helsinki, Finland

 

January 30-February 1, Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

 

March 25-26-27, Monterey, Calif.

 

June 2-3-4, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

***  Navy Program Rewards Money-Saving Technologies

National Defense magazine

January 2014

By Edward Lundquist

 

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2014/January/Pages/NavyProgramRewardsMoney-SavingTechnologies.aspx

 

***  The Power of Teamwork

International Partnerships Foster Better Relations, Enhance Regional Security

Seapower December 2013

By Edward Lundquist

http://www.seapower-digital.com/seapower/december_2013#pg54

 

***  Upcoming events:

 

***  Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

 

The full agenda for Surface Warships 2014 has just been released and is available to download now at www.surfacewarships.com/brochure.

 

Ned will be conducting a workshop on modularity at this conference.

 

***  Coastal and Maritime Surveillance

 

March 17 – 20, 2014

Accra, Ghana

 

http://www.coastalsurveillanceafrica.com/

 

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

 

1.)  AMCOM Express Program Manager, MCR, Huntsville, AL

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1755

 

***  From David Albritton:

 

Ned,

 

Happy New Year!  I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday.

 

Below, I’d like to ask you to share this opening for a Communications Manager for Exelis Mission Systems, which will be based in Colorado Springs, CO and report to the Vice President of Communications for that business – retired Army PAO, George Rhynedance.

 

Thanks so much!  Have a fantastic 2014!

 

Sincerely,

 

David

 

David J. Albritton

Vice President &

Chief Communications Officer

Exelis Inc.

McLean, VA

 

2.)  Communications Manager,  Exelis Mission Systems, Colorado Springs, CO

 

The Communications Manager will assist the Communications team for Exelis Mission Systems in managing a broad range of communications activities for the division, to include marketing communications, employee communications, philanthropy, executive communications, social media, web integration, and program communication as well as domestic and potentially international trade shows. As a member of the Mission Systems Communications team, s/he is responsible for supporting and executing all communications activities that will support the company’s business objectives in accordance with the Exelis Vision and Values.

 

Applicants should be aware that in December 2013, Exelis announced its plan to spin-off Exelis Mission Systems into an independent public company by summer 2014. Following completion of the spin-off,

 

Exelis Mission Systems will be renamed and rebranded as a new, independent company that provides industry-leading facilities management, logistics and network communications services. As a pure-play services provider, the new company will capitalize on more than 50 years of experience delivering service solutions to a wide range of customers. With nearly 7,000 employees currently operating in more than 100 locations in 18 countries, the Mission Systems business is well-positioned to deliver a broad range of capabilities as an independent entity. From facilities management and full spectrum logistics support to operating and maintaining networks and communication infrastructure, the new company will leverage its reputation and decades-long track record as a leading provider of services to the U.S. government to offer a unique value proposition based on efficiency, operational excellence and cost-effectiveness.

 

MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES:

 

•         Assist in the development and execution of a proactive social media strategy to enhance relationships with all applicable audiences, ensuring accurate coverage.

•         Manage social media presence to maximize synergies and enhance effectiveness of the communications function.

•         Broadly assist in the development and execution of long-range and annual communications strategies and plans that are aligned with the company’s business objectives, address both external and internal audiences, and are executed within the function’s budget.

•         Position the Exelis brand consistently and innovatively to all internal and external stakeholders in accordance with the corporate branding guidelines.

•         Draft and disseminate news releases, media alerts and other media materials as directed by the Mission Systems Communications team and in collaboration with corporate headquarters and other Exelis business divisions.

•         Provide content and design input as part of the management effort for the company’s external website, social media channels and employee intranet.

•         Partner with Exelis human resources and other functional departments to develop and implement communications plans for major company change management initiatives such as, open enrollment, IT implementations, diversity & inclusion efforts, ethics & values, etc.

•         This manager will also play a key role in event planning/management at the direction of the VP, Communications, including Town Halls, All Hands meetings, corporate visits and Board of Director/Program/CEO meetings.

•         Provide Communications expertise as a subject matter expert at appropriate employee training or meeting venues.

•         Other duties as required

•         Some travel required.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.

 

B.A. or higher in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.

 

Experience:

 

At least 5-8 years of work experience in communications. Knowledge of the defense and aerospace industry. Extensive knowledge of social media and website content development.

 

Skills:

 

Strong written and verbal communicator. Detail-oriented. Self-starter. Collaborative. Teamwork. Prioritization and planning. Customer Focus. Delegation. Integrity. Self and Talent Development. Strategic  thinker. Able to balance multiple priorities and to integrate into a small team. Must be a doer. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products a must

 

COVER LETTER & RESUME SUBMISSIONS:

 

Cover letters, resumes and all relevant background materials should be sent via e-mail to George Rhynedance, Vice President, Communications, Exelis Mission Systems:  george.rhynedance@exelisinc.com.

 

Note: attachments shall not exceed 5MB.

 

3.)  Senior Management Analyst, MCR, El Segundo, CA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1729

 

***  From STACEY PIPER:

 

Ned,

 

I hope you had a nice holiday!

 

I have a JOTW for you to promote next time around.

 

Thanks for your help promoting this & all the best in 2014 – Stacey

 

STACEY PIPER

Senior Director, Federal Marketing

ICF INTERNATIONAL

Fairfax, VA

 

4.)  Marketing Campaign Specialist, ICF INTERNATIONAL, Fairfax, VA

 

The Marketing Campaign Specialist will execute marketing campaigns designed to raise awareness of, build reputation for, and generate leads for the firm’s federal business. This position will work in partnership with subject matter experts, freelance writers, and marketing strategists to develop, implement, and measure campaigns to promote these offerings to target customers. The Marketing Associate must exhibit a solid understanding of general business strategy, industry issues, products and services offered, key customers, and competitors in the marketplace. The position also requires a keen understanding of the ICF brand to ensure that the marketing activities recommended and implemented have the appropriate tone, consistency and quality, and uphold the firm’s brand standards.

 

Key Responsibilities:

–              Plan and implement marketing campaigns developed by marketing strategists.

–              Execute numerous online and offline tactics, including e-mail, webinars, events, direct mail, online communities/social networking, mobile, SEO, infographics, video and other marketing touch

 

points.

–              Support the creation of marketing content, ensuring the highest levels of quality in writing, design, and production of deliverables.

–              Serve as marketing lead in managing, measuring, tracking, and reporting on metrics and to evaluate campaign effectiveness.

–              Create and deliver presentations on project goals and plans, including ROI.

–              Manage multiple priorities within scope and budget, for on-time delivery.

–              Research competitors and industry trends as well as example of marketing best practices to support marketing strategy development.

–              Exhibit a persistent, positive attitude to problem-solving and recognizes that goals are achievable, even with obstacles.

 

https://icfi.taleo.net/careersection/icf_prof_ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1300003301

 

5.)  C4ISR Software Engineers, Forward Slope, San Diego, Calif.

http://forwardslope.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2wdpuzkc519

 

6.)  Software Engineer, Forward Slope, Charleston, SC

http://forwardslope.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2wdpuz8zzll

 

7.)  Acquisition Subject Matter Expert 2, MCR, El Segundo, CA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1721

 

8.)  Senior Digital Electronics Engineer, FLIR Systems, Billerica, MA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH10/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FLIR&cws=1&rid=5440

 

9.)  Sr. Electrical Engineer, FLIR Systems, Goleta, CA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH10/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FLIR&cws=1&rid=5861

 

10.)  Mid-Level Software Engineer, G2 Software Systems, San Diego, Calif.

http://www.g2ss.com/EmploymentOpp.htm

 

11.)  Software Engineer – Java Developer, Moebius, San Diego, Calif.

http://www.moesol.com/?q=careers/software-engineer-%E2%80%93-java-developer

 

12.)  Mid-Level Java Developer, Geocent, Charleston, SC

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GEOCENT&cws=1&rid=1567

 

13.)  Business Intelligence Consultant, Geocent, Tulsa, OK

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GEOCENT&cws=1&rid=1225

 

14.)  RESEARCH ENGINEER – SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER — NUCLEAR Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas

http://www.swri.org/HR/ViewPosition.asp?JobID=3208&Type=Exempt

 

15.)  ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST – SPECIALIST – RECRUITMENT, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas

http://www.swri.org/HR/ViewPosition.asp?JobID=3213&Type=Exempt

 

11.)  Software Engineer – Java Developer, Moebius, San Diego, Calif.

http://www.moesol.com/?q=careers/software-engineer-%E2%80%93-java-developer

 

12.)  Mid-Level Java Developer, Geocent, Charleston, SC

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GEOCENT&cws=1&rid=1567

 

13.)  Business Intelligence Consultant, Geocent, Tulsa, OK

14.)  RESEARCH ENGINEER – SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER — NUCLEAR Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas

http://www.swri.org/HR/ViewPosition.asp?JobID=3208&Type=Exempt

 

15.)  ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST – SPECIALIST – RECRUITMENT, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas

16.)  Engineering Aide, Areté Associates, Niceville, FL

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH14/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ARETE&cws=1&rid=497

 

17.)  Intern, Optical Engineering, Areté Associates, Tucson, AZ

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH14/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ARETE&cws=1&rid=499

 

18.)  Export/Import Licensing Coordinator (ELC), Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, AZ

http://jobs.raytheon.com/jobs/export-licensecompliance-adv-job-tucson-arizona-1-4172079

 

19.)  Operations Manager – Mgr II Engineering, Raytheon Mission Solutions, Chantilly, VA

http://jobs.raytheon.com/jobs/operations-manager-mgr-ii-engineering-job-chantilly-virginia-1-4172075

 

***  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.

 

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Combination packages are available with www.nedsjotw.com and www.yourverynextstep.com. To sponsor or advertise, contact Ned Lundquist at lundquist989@cs.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

http://www.yourdefcon1.com/

 

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

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For your hospitality, thank you!

© Copyright 2014 Job of the Week Network, LLC

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DEFCON 1 Newsletter for January 1, 2014

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Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 29-30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter

DEFCON 1 Newsletter for January 1, 2014

http://www.yourdefcon1.com/

www.nedsjotw.com

Issue # 346

 

“Remember tonight… for it is the beginning of always”

― Dante Alighieri

 

***  You can also subscribe to this and my other two newsletters at .  The Job of the Week serves communication professionals.  Your Very Next Step is my travel/outdoors/adventure/conservation newsletter.  They’re all free!

 

***  DEFCON 1 is back, after taking the Christmas holiday off.  Let’s hope that 2014 will be a great year for all of us.

***  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 visiting and selecting DEFCON 1.

 

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.

 

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.)  Budget Analyst, MCR, Arlington, VA

2.)  Ordinary Seaman Honolulu, C-Port Marine Services, LLC, Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

3.)  Administrative Assistant, Office of General Counsel, MCR, Chantilly, VA

4.)  Agile Coach/Change Agent – US Citizenship Required, CSC, Washington, DC

5.)  Help Desk Support Service Specialist, Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC), Mission1st Group Inc., GETTYSBURG, PA

6.)  FMS Subject Matter Expert, UIC Technical Services (UICTS), Patuxent River, MD.

7.)  Manpower Data Analyst, MCR, Brussels, Belgium

8.)  Administrative Assistant, MCR, Brussels, Belgium

9.)  Registrar, Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy (JCITA), CLGT Solutions, QUANTICO, VA

10.)  Senior Quality Assurance Analyst, UIC Technical Services (UICTS), Aberdeen, Maryland

11.)  Web Developer / Software Engineer (Local Candidates Preferred, COMSO, Mililani Town, HI

12.)  Engineer, URS Corporation, Camp H M Smith, HI

13.)  Network Engineer with Security Clearance, ATandT Government Solutions, Honolulu, HI

14.)  DOSAW Program Safety Officer, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation (INL/A), BlueForce LLC, PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, FL

15.)  Instructional Systems Designer, ICF, Washington, DC

16.)  Nuclear Physicist, Advanced Concepts and Technologies International, Fort Belvoir, VA

17.)  FMS Financial Analyst, Advanced Concepts and Technologies International, Arlington, VA

18.)  Federal, Inside Sales Representative – Forensic, Guidance Software, Dulles, VA

 

…and more!

 

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

December 9-11 Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

January 17- 25, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Karlskrona, and Linkoping, Sweden

 

January 26-29  Helsinki, Finland

 

January 30-February 1, Portsmouth, UK

 

March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana

 

March 25-26-27, Monterey, Calif.

 

June 2-3-4, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

***  The Power of Teamwork

International Partnerships Foster Better Relations, Enhance Regional Security

Seapower December 2013

By Edward Lundquist

http://www.seapower-digital.com/seapower/december_2013#pg54

 

***  Upcoming events:

 

***  Surface Warships 2014

 

Portsmouth, UK

January 30-31

 

http://www.surfacewarships.com/

 

The full agenda for Surface Warships 2014 has just been released and is available to download now at www.surfacewarships.com/brochure.

 

Ned will be conducting a workshop on modularity at this conference.

 

***  Coastal and Maritime Surveillance

 

March 17 – 20, 2014

Accra, Ghana

 

http://www.coastalsurveillanceafrica.com/

 

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

 

1.)  Budget Analyst, MCR, Arlington, VA

 

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For 36 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:

•Program Analysis/SharePoint Administration. This support encompasses internal CoS budget support, manpower review, and website/SharePoint maintenance.

•Provide support to enable the efficient and timely tracking of the CoS/Infrastructure and IT internal budget and the processing of contract actions using the Internal Resource Management Application-Intelligence (IRMA-I) system, and other applications as specified by the Government to effectively support the CoS mission.

•Work with the CoS Budget and Contracting Office to enforce DoD financial/comptroller processes, contractor invoice and reporting products in accordance with DoD’s Program, Planning Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES).

•Serve as the CoS Budget point of contact. This includes entering and maintaining data in the IRMA-I application to support preparatory work enabling a Government person to fully support the CoS/Infrastructure and Information Technology (IIT) contract actions and maintain cyclic status of actions during the budget year; supporting data collection and compilation of rationale from the CoS staff to support annual justification of the internal office budget and perform budgetary planning; supporting the effective management of internal resources through best business practice efforts by supporting designated CORs with accurate funding tracking, financial reporting and analysis (comparing actual invoices to plans, calculating contract estimates to complete, trend analysis, etc.), and recommending and implementing corrective actions, based on COR approval; and assessing and recommending improvements to internal office budgeting processes and related products and implement changes when requested.

•Receive, track and apply allocated funding to all active ITA projects.

•Conduct an iterative process with the OUSD(I) task leads and the defense intelligence community to facilitate the design, develop, and maintain a user-friendly SharePoint and website to exchange essential information of community interest.

•Receive, coordinate and post information required to be available on the OUSD(I)’s SharePoint/website for dissemination to the defense intelligence community. The contractor will work with representatives from each of the OUSD(I)’s principal deputies, the Chief of Staff office, and other interested defense intelligence community representatives to define factual website information and attribute requirements.

•Work with the CIO’s staff and OSD Policy SharePoint Center of Excellence (COE) technical support personnel to design, and develop and maintain a user friendly, information sharing, state-of-the-art OUSD(I) website on the OSD Levels NIPR, SIPR and JWICS LAN for defense intelligence community situational awareness.

•Coordinate a manpower review of the organization through the distribution of a monthly Personnel Tracking System (PTS) (manpower) report to the DUSD/DR points of contact. Update the PTS database and reconcile manpower reports with DUSD/DR input.

 

Requirements for the Position:

 

•Bachelor’s Degree or Military Experience and experience with the Internal Resource Management Application-Intelligence (IRMA-I).

•Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in budget and office administration is required.  In addition, the candidate must possess:

•Demonstrated working knowledge of:

•           –  Program, Planning, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) is required.

•           –  Experience working with Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding Appropriations.

•Demonstrated knowledge of posting to a wevsit and SharePoint is required.

•US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain the designated Government clearance (TS/SCI). Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

 

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://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1775

 

2.)  Ordinary Seaman Honolulu, C-Port Marine Services, LLC, Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

 

C-Port Marine Services, LLC is presently reviewing resumes and applications for Ordinary Seaman to work onboard government vessels out of Naval Station Pearl Harbor (Honolulu, Hawaii).

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

•Preventative / corrective maintenance

•Engineering repairs and as well as deck repairs and modifications

•Shipboard safety measures (firefighting, basic first-aid and emergency shipboard systems)

•Candidates must also have experience in deck department operations and underway watch standing.

•Must possess a strong desire to provide excellent customer service solutions and interact with coworkers and clients in a courteous and professional manner.

•Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

 

•Candidates with a USCG Merchant Mariner’s Document for Able Body Seaman or Ordinary Seaman and STCW certification, highly desired.

•Must have experience in deck operations.

•Candidates must have experience in routine vessel operations.

•Shipboard safety measures (firefighting, basic first-aid and emergency shipboard systems).

 

Must be US Citizen and have or be able to obtain a Confidential security clearance.

 

The Company strives to hire and retain top quality employees because people are the measure of our company’s success.  To maintain this level of excellence, all employees are subject to a non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

•Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, move, manipulate or feel objects; talk and/or hear and taste and/or smell.

•Frequently required to stand and/or walk and routinely required to reach with hands and arms.

•Routinely required to stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or squat.

•Frequently lifts and /or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

•Often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling and positioning parts assemblies and equipment.

Required Experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of the minimum standards an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Grooming and dress code will be in keeping with Company and customer’s standards.  The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to; office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, field conditions, and outdoor environments including ocean maneuvers.  Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours.  Travel may be required for this position.  Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and three (3) years’ clean driving record for this position.  Employee must complete required driver’s training and follow all Authorized Driver policies and procedures regarding approved vehicle usage.

 

COMPANY INFORMATION:

 

C-Port, LLC and Tavsi, LLC provide reliable vessels, U.S. Coast Guard licensed crews, marine maintenance specialists and specialized management services to government and commercial customers through a variety of contract formats. C-Port has experience in operating and maintaining commercial and government vessels (up to 500 tons) in passenger, freight and research projects world-wide. C-Port specializes in providing rapid, tailored solutions that are focused on satisfying our customer’s ever-changing needs and desires.

 

TO APPLY: UICMM prefers individuals to apply online through our website in order to be considered for employment.  Choose the “Apply” option below or visit www.bowheadlogistics.com / Careers / Career Information.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer / In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact HR for assistance.  Additionally, persons with technical difficulties can email UICMMJobs@Bowhead.com for further assistance.

 

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