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Maritime Security 2014 West
August 19-20, 2014
Tacoma, Washington
http://www.maritimesecuritywest.com/
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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter
DEFCON 1 Newsletter for June 11, 2014
Issue # 369
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.”
– Albert Einstein
*** This edition of DEFCON 1 comes to you from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
*** Welcome to the latest edition of the number one Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter, “DEFCON-1,” a networking newsletter featuring job opportunities and career advice for those who are part of the global defense, aerospace, maritime, marine technology and security industry.
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*** In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below):
1.) Configuration/Data Management Journeyman, MCR, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
2.) NGEN (Marine Corps) Communications Network Engineer Sr, AT&T – IT/Corporate Support, Quantico, VA
3.) Forensic Collection Team Member, BAE Systems, Charlottesville, VA
4.) ARMY KNOWLEDGE ONLINE SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST – SYSTEMS ENGINEER, Engility, Fort Belvoir, VA
5.) Postdoc for U.S citizens in BCI, EEG, Machine Learning, Big Data, Syntrogi, Inc., Aberdeen, MD
6.) Geospatial Analyst Senior, MCR, Springfield, VA
7.) US Army 920B Supply System Technician (contingent upon contract award), LEED Corporate Services, Brookfield, CT (onsite at KABUL, Afghanistan)
8.) Resource Efficiency Manager (REM), 87th Army Reserve Support Command (ARSC), Tetra Tech, Birmingham, Alabama
9.) Publications Manager, ASD Rockwall, L-3 Communications, Rockwall, TX
10.) Riverine Boat Operator, Professional Solutions, LLC, Sneads Ferry, NC
11.) Liaison Officer/I MEF LNO, Professional Solutions, LLC, Camp Pendleton, CA
12.) Program Management Specialist, MCR, Arlington, VA
13.) COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER, SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA
14.) BUILD ENGINEER, AVIONICS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA
15.) Propulsion/Thermal Fluids Engineer, Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, AL
16.) Missile Defense Targets Mechanical Engineer, Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, AL
17.) Security Specialist (Training), Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC), Air Force Acquisition, Arnold AFB, TN
18.) Military Operations Analyst Staff, Lockheed Martin, Fayetteville, NC
19.) Marketing Communications Manager, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Santa Clara, CA
20.) Business Planning Specialist Mid, Kingfisher Systems, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC
21.) Sea Fighter Program Manager, ITA International, LLC, Yorktown, VA
22.) Embarkation Specialist – MARSOC, ITA International, LLC, Jacksonville, NC
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
June 7-11, Abu Dhabi, UAE
August 1-3, Auburndale, Mass.
August 18-19-22, Tacoma, Wash.
August 22, 23, 24, San Diego, Calif.
September 12-14, Charleston, S.C.
September 19-26, Florence, Italy
October 28-29, Nassau, Bahamas
*** Titanium Today, published by the International Titanium Association
The May 2014 ”Industrial edition”
Financial folly or money-saving miracle metal
The business case for a titanium ship
By Edward Lundquist
http://www.titaniumthemetal.org/epub/titanium-magazine-2014/#?page=18
Sidebar: ONR-sponsored American Lightweight Material Manufacturing Innovation Institute
http://www.titaniumthemetal.org/epub/titanium-magazine-2014/#?page=20
*** Upcoming events:
*** SNA GWC Luncheon
The next SNA GWC Luncheon will be held on 26 June 2014. The featured speaker is RADM T. K. Shannon, USN, Commander, Military Sealift Command.
This event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City. Check-in begins at 1130 and the lunch starts at 1200. For more information and to make a reservation please go to
http://www.navysna.org/Events/GWCLunch/2014/June2014.asp.
*** Maritime Security 2014 West
August 19-20, 2014
Tacoma, Washington
http://www.maritimesecuritywest.com/
Maritime Security 2014 West provides discussion and collaboration on strategies and technologies to counter maritime security threats encountered by governments, law enforcement, and port/terminal owners and operators. Interactive workshop sessions are designed to give all conference participants the actionable knowledge on how to better secure their maritime areas of responsibility, mainly by stressing the importance of collaboration, efficiency, and best practices. Each of the conference workshop topics will be addressed by relevant perspectives of those who have implemented successful strategies and technologies in their maritime security operations.
http://www.maritimesecuritywest.com/
*** SNAME Annual Maritime Convention
October 22 -24 2014
Hyatt Regency Houston – Houston Texas
*** From Chuck Brooks:
FYI, I will be leading the Security and Safety Leadership Webinar: The Evolving Role of Cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland Security, College of Professional Studies, The George Washington University. Please check it out. Thanks and best regards, Chuck
*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:
1.) Configuration/Data Management Journeyman, MCR, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
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:
- Applies knowledge of the fundamentals of configuration management to establish and maintain consistency of a products performance, functional and physical attributes with its requirements, design and operational information throughout its life.
- Analyzes the impacts of the configuration management change process on lifecycle sustainment. Identifies all pertinent sources of and uses for configuration management data. Confirms the adequacy of data for use in functional and physical configuration audits.
- Proposes resolution to conflicting engineering change proposal recommendations. Participates in government and industry teams in the resolution of complex configuration management issues. Assesses how proposed configuration management changes may impact systems sustainment and supportability.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years general experience, at least three in configuration/data management.
- Proficient with the standard Microsoft Office toolset and additional configuration/data management software.
- 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=2017
2.) NGEN (Marine Corps) Communications Network Engineer Sr, AT&T – IT/Corporate Support, Quantico, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=134993199
3.) Forensic Collection Team Member, BAE Systems, Charlottesville, VA
http://www.job.com/my.job/jobdisplay/page=jobview/pt=2/exl=1/key=230711837/#.U5BKhfldWSo
4.) ARMY KNOWLEDGE ONLINE SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST – SYSTEMS ENGINEER, Engility, Fort Belvoir, VA
5.) Postdoc for U.S citizens in BCI, EEG, Machine Learning, Big Data, Syntrogi, Inc., Aberdeen, MD
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Syntrogi,-Inc./jobs/Postdoc-U-S-Citizen-Bci-b4b8d563c58629ad
6.) Geospatial Analyst Senior, MCR, Springfield, VA
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=2016
7.) US Army 920B Supply System Technician (contingent upon contract award), LEED Corporate Services, Brookfield, CT (onsite at KABUL, Afghanistan)
http://jobview.monster.com/US-Army-920B-Supply-System-Technician-Job-Brookfield-CT-134678290.aspx
8.) Resource Efficiency Manager (REM), 87th Army Reserve Support Command (ARSC), Tetra Tech, Birmingham, Alabama
9.) Publications Manager, ASD Rockwall, L-3 Communications, Rockwall, TX
https://l3com.taleo.net/careersection/l3_ext_us/jobdetail.ftl?job=058586
10.) Riverine Boat Operator, Professional Solutions, LLC, Sneads Ferry, NC
https://careers-prosol.icims.com/jobs/3325/riverine-boat-operator/job?mode=job
11.) Liaison Officer/I MEF LNO, Professional Solutions, LLC, Camp Pendleton, CA
https://careers-prosol.icims.com/jobs/3344/liaison-officer-i-mef-lno/job
12.) Program Management Specialist, MCR, Arlington, VA
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=2013
13.) COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER, SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA
http://www.spacex.com/careers/position/1752
14.) BUILD ENGINEER, AVIONICS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA
http://www.spacex.com/careers/position/4443
15.) Propulsion/Thermal Fluids Engineer, Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, AL
https://jobs.tbe.com/jobdetails.aspx?rid=4359
16.) Missile Defense Targets Mechanical Engineer, Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, AL
https://jobs.tbe.com/jobdetails.aspx?rid=4608
17.) Security Specialist (Training), Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC), Air Force Acquisition, Arnold AFB, TN
18.) Military Operations Analyst Staff, Lockheed Martin, Fayetteville, NC
The Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operations Specialist requires detailed understanding of the military orders process, sensitive activities, the nuanced authorities and approval environment, Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCMs); Interagency and Intelligence Community organizations, departments, and agencies; Geographic Combatant Command (GCC), Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DoS) and their equities.
SOF Operations Specialist Duties and Responsibilities Include:
•Providing support to SOF operations section leaders in the planning and staffing of Special Operations concepts.
•Develop procedures to maintain situational awareness of ongoing operations and planning initiatives.
•Maintain staff to staff relationships and conduct liaison with other Department of Defense SOF units to develop initiatives and planning efforts.
•Attends and participates in all relevant planning/coordination conferences to ensure appropriate representation.
•Chairs planning meetings to ensure all operational and support requirements are identified and resourced in accordance with the organization’s mission.
The SOF Operations Specialist requires detailed understanding of the military orders process, sensitive activities, the nuanced authorities and approval environment, Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCMs); Interagency and Intelligence Community organizations, departments, and agencies; Geographic Combatant Command (GCC), Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DoS) and their equities.
Individual shall be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in SOF operations planning and resourcing. Will assist in developing SOF long range plans and will represent the command in DoD and SOF working groups. Individual will prepare briefings and white papers as necessary to achieve SOF objectives.
Individual will be responsible for ensuring processes that support the core operations of the SOF program are functional and the work environment is suitable for program personnel and their activities. Individual will incorporate office practices and procedures that improve workplace efficiency and increase productivity.
Individual shall, when required, conduct liaison with other DoD SOF units to develop initiatives and represent section leadership. Individual will be required to attend conferences, seminars, and conventions that require travel outside of the local area to keep abreast of advancements in the industry.
Individual must be experienced at the Joint Staff level management of SOF activities specifically including, but not limited to mastery of operational authorities, concept of the operation (CONOP) development, understanding of the implications of SOF activities with military operations, and contingency management regarding sensitive operations. This extensive managerial experience ensures that the individual understands the critical nature of SOF activities and will place the proper emphasis on quality of support both operationally and administratively.
Individual must have significant Special Operations management experience within a SOF environment as well as a thorough understanding of the interagency communication and coordination process.
Individual requires a base skill or understanding of the current authorities and policies for SOF activities throughout the command. SOF Operations Specialist must have knowledge of interagency procedures and their application to special operations training and requirements. Familiarity with unit operations, procedures, and requirements is enhancing in understanding deficiencies and the corrective measures to implement.
Basic Qualifications
Must have an active Top Secret clearance
•Knowledge of standard military terminology, processes, and data interchange systems.
•Proficient with current software applications to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
•Ability to act independently with little supervision.
•Extensive communication skills required, both written and oral.
•Excellent business management, organizational, and administration skills.
Desired skills
•Experience managing, planning, and resourcing training in support of SOF operations.
•Former SOF and/or Human Intelligence experience.
•Experience at Joint Staff level management of SOF activities specifically including, but not limited to mastery of operational authorities and concept of the operation (CONOP) development.
19.) Marketing Communications Manager, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Santa Clara, CA
https://www3.apply2jobs.com/Teledyne/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=2675
20.) Business Planning Specialist Mid, Kingfisher Systems, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC
21.) Sea Fighter Program Manager, ITA International, LLC, Yorktown, VA
https://careers-ita-intl.icims.com/jobs/1205/sea-fighter-program-manager/job
22.) Embarkation Specialist – MARSOC, ITA International, LLC, Jacksonville, NC
https://careers-ita-intl.icims.com/jobs/1199/embarkation-specialist—marsoc/job
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