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Surface Navy Association 27th National Symposium
January 13-15, 2015
Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, Virginia
http://www.navysna.org/2015Symposium/Index.htm
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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter
DEFCON 1 Newsletter for 14 January 2015
Issue # 395
“Stop thinking, and end your problems.”
– Lao Tzu
*** 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.) Cost Estimator/Analyst, MCR, Brussels, Belgium
2.) ICBM Modeling & Simulation Engineer, TASC, Clearfield, UT
3.) DOMEX Intelligence Reports Writer, TS/SCI req’d, TASC, Vienna, VA
4.) Systems Engineer, Principal, Parsons Corporation, El Segundo, CA
5.) Senior Test Engineer, Parsons Corporation, Hanscom AFB
6.) Reliability/Availability/Maintainability (RAM) Engineer II, Parsons Corporation, Aberdeen, MD
7.) Professional / Systems Engineer or Operations Researcher, Joint Systems Engineering Group (JSEG), Systems Planning and Analysis, Alexandria, VA
8.) Senior Project Scheduler, MCR, Colorado Springs, CO
9.) Mid-Level Communication Action Officer contract, Defense Clinical Health Systems (DHCS),
KSJ & Associates, Inc., Falls Church, VA.
10.) ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, GG-14 position, NASIC, FUTURE THREATS ANA SQ, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), Department of the Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
11.) Aerospace Engineer, Department of the Air Force, vacancies in the following locations: Adelanto, CA / Edwards AFB, CA / Moffett Field, CA /Poway, CA / Vandenberg AFB, CA
12.) Assist Assoc Professor of Aerospace Engineering (Satellite Sys Design/Control), Department Aeronautics and Astronautics, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Graduate School of Engineering and Management’s Department, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
13.) Student Trainee (Engineering) (Pathways Internship), Army Aviation and Missile Command, Corpus Christi, TX
14.) Motor Vehicle Operator (Materials Handler), U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command, McAlester, OK
15.) Financial Management Journeyman, MCR, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
See information/links/points of contact regarding these jobs below.
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
January 20-22, San Diego, Calif.
January 26-28, Genoa, Italy
January 29-30, Naples, Italy
January 30-February 3, Chania, Crete, Greece
February 3-4, Rota Spain
March 15-20, Accra, Ghana
April 22-27, Los Angeles, Calif.
*** Out for Blood – The pursuit of life for the wounded on the fighting fronts of World War II
by Anastasia Kirby Lundquist
Blood and plasma may be the greatest gift of the “Greatest Generation”-their life’s blood given back at home for the wounded on the fighting front. They sent more than a million pints to war! And we will never know how many men and women walk the world today – or will do so in generations to come – because the life of a father or grandfather was saved by one of those gifts of a blood donor during World War II.
A radio show called Life to the Front, broadcast weekly over WEEI, the Columbia Broadcasting System’s New England network outlet in Boston, helped keep alive the connection between the home front and the fighting fronts.
Each week the broadcast was dedicated “To all the men of the armed forces of the United States… who – on every fighting front in the world – daily risk their lives in the service of their country……that they might live.”
Out for Blood includes first-hand accounts of actual participants in some of the war’s toughest battles, and features actual scripts from Life to the Front.
https://www.createspace.com/4230898
*** Surface Navy Association 27th National Symposium
“Surface Warfare: Distributed Lethality — Going on the Defensive
January 13-15, 2015
Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, Virginia
http://www.navysna.org/2015Symposium/Index.htm
*** Surface Warships Seminar & Summit 2015
26 – 29 January 2015, Genoa, Italy
The Surface Warships Summit, now in its fifth year, examines the latest debates in naval force structure and highlights innovative technologies to match operational requirements.
http://www.surfacewarships.com/
*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:
1.) Cost Estimator/Analyst, MCR, Brussels, Belgium
MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For more than 35 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
The vacancy will be for an initial 6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.
- Review and propose improvements to current business processes and policies related to Life Cycle Cost estimation
- Establish LCCE policies and processes
- Work with project managers to develop life cycle cost estimates for future acquisitions using the appropriate cost and pricing models
- Work with project managers and the financial staff to estimate the Agency’s project management costs for future acquisitions using the appropriate cost and pricing models
- Develop Cost Estimating Relationships (CER) and metrics where possible
- Support standardization and update of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) estimates
- Develop and maintain price proposal cost and pricing templates
- Review the pricing section of IFB Bidding Instructions (pricing only) and provide feedback
- Conduct cost and price analysis of competitive and non-competitive bids for supplies and services offered to the Agency
- Provide training to NCI Agency staff on cost estimation methods
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Engineering, and Math (An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
- Minimum 15 years of relevent experience in Life Cycle Cost Estimating (LCCE) and particularly within the Federal Government sector
- Experience with developing LCCE policies and processes
- Experience with rough order of magnitude, budgeting, definitive estimates, and other lifecycle requirements
- Experience with the different types of cost data required to develop cost models for acquisition programs
- Experience analyzing cost and programmatic data from various sources
- Knowledge of Basis of Estimates that support any estimates developed
- Ability to document and explain how estimates are derived
- Dedication to high quality products and the ability to function with minimal supervision
- Must be an analytical thinker with ability to communicate results and issues
- 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
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
NATO experience is preferred
COMPENSATION
MCR’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee’s skills, experience, and potential.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MCR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/V/D
MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2414
2.) ICBM Modeling & Simulation Engineer, TASC, Clearfield, UT
http://careers.tasc.com/job/Clearfield-ICBM-Modeling-&-Simulation-Engineer-UT-84015/231450900
3.) DOMEX Intelligence Reports Writer, TS/SCI req’d, TASC, Vienna, VA
4.) Systems Engineer, Principal, Parsons Corporation, El Segundo, CA
https://parsons.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=368542
5.) Senior Test Engineer, Parsons Corporation, Hanscom AFB
https://parsons.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=28570&lang=en
6.) Reliability/Availability/Maintainability (RAM) Engineer II, Parsons Corporation, Aberdeen, MD
https://parsons.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=24753&lang=en
7.) Professional / Systems Engineer or Operations Researcher, Joint Systems Engineering Group (JSEG), Systems Planning and Analysis, Alexandria, VA
8.) Senior Project Scheduler, MCR, Colorado Springs, CO
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2399
*** From Barbara E. Ware:
9.) Mid-Level Communication Action Officer contract, Defense Clinical Health Systems (DHCS),
KSJ & Associates, Inc., Falls Church, VA.
Position General Management Professional – Middle Communication Action Officer, Special Projects: Program Executive Office (PEO) Defense Clinical Health Systems (DHCS)
Description: This position is in support of the Defense Health Clinical Systems (DHCS) Program
Executive Office (PEO). This position will work directly with the PEO staff with regard to coordination, collaboration and communication of events and project planning and initiatives. The Communication Action Officer will be responsible for coordinating some program activities, researching, writing/editing, collaborating on, and drafting time-sensitive information, correspondence, papers, and briefing materials in response to tasking and action items from internal sources. As the DHCS PEO contains
highly visible programs that often work under tight requirement priorities and deadlines the position requires flexibility, forward thinking, and proactive action. This position requires collaboration with the various PEO teams for continual changes, improvements, brainstorming, and alliances.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability, both verbally and in writing, to communicate complex information in a clear, concise manner
- Develop executive briefs, white papers, memorandums and presentations for full engagement
- High degree of customer service focus and awareness
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment
- Provide information dissemination and communications support to the DHCS PEO and those IT projects under the DHCS PEO umbrella to facilitate familiarization and support for DHCS PEO systems
- Assist in creating strong strategic partnerships with the Program Management
Offices and Defense Health Agency (DHA) directorates to further the DHCS PEO mission
- Assist in guiding a professional staff in managing daily tasks aligned with PEO objectives; assist the staff in the definition and review of customer requirements
- Work with the Acquisition, Engineering, Special Projects, and Administration teams to exchange project, program, and technical information to better advise, assist, and recommend solutions to the government
- Understand and provide proactive mitigations to challenges, potential problem areas, risks, and opportunities for smooth transitions, communications, planning efforts, and controls
- Provide preemptive solutions to small, daily occurrences so as to provide seamless work flow from the KSJ team
- Ability to identify needs and develop plans of action
- Find opportunities for process improvements
- Exchange project, technical, and performance information with team members for improved work flow and communications
- Work with team to inspire, motivate, develop, and meet objectives for client satisfaction
- Assisting program and project offices with schedule and planning support
- Maintain a central repository for all documents, briefings, and reference materials
- Work with other Government contractors and civilian organizations as deemed appropriate and necessary by the PEO client
- Provide support for PEO DHCS in the development of process and procedures to support program execution and oversight
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Working knowledge of DoD 5000.02 (Defense Acquisition Management) Series, Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 11-009 Acquisition Policy for Defense Business Systems (DBS) and other relevant guidance for MHS IT Acquisition Category (ACAT) IA MAIS programs and ACAT III or IV programs
Education/Certifications
- BS/BA in Business or Healthcare Management, Information Technology, Public Relations, Journalism, or Communications and 5+ years of MHS or equivalent experience
- Experience with presentation technology such as PowerPoint, Prezi, Visio, and/or other graphical applications that could be used for visual application of timelines, solutions, planning, analysis, projections, recommendations, processes, etc.
- Experience in execution of multifaceted projects
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products 2010 and/or 2013 (Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, Outlook, Project)
- Communications and/or public relations experience that establishes, generates, and maintains high-level internal/external stakeholder contact, information, and interaction
- DAWIA certification (minimum Level I) or equivalent experience in Program/Production Management, Information Technology, Business Finance, Life Cycle Logistics, Systems Planning/Engineering or Test and Evaluation. DAWIA Level II certification a plus
- Professional and/or Industry certification, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired
Work Location Falls Church, VA 22041
Start Date Immediate
Work Authorization U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time.
Security Clearance Public Trust/ADP II
Contact KSJ & Associates, Inc.: Careers@ksj.us
http://www.ksj.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/General-Management-Professional-Middle.pdf
10.) ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, GG-14 position, NASIC, FUTURE THREATS ANA SQ, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), Department of the Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/390930100
11.) Aerospace Engineer, Department of the Air Force, vacancies in the following locations: Adelanto, CA / Edwards AFB, CA / Moffett Field, CA /Poway, CA / Vandenberg AFB, CA
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/382392500
12.) Assist Assoc Professor of Aerospace Engineering (Satellite Sys Design/Control), Department Aeronautics and Astronautics, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Graduate School of Engineering and Management’s Department, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/388929800
13.) Student Trainee (Engineering) (Pathways Internship), Army Aviation and Missile Command, Corpus Christi, TX
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/381920200
14.) Motor Vehicle Operator (Materials Handler), U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command, McAlester, OK
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/390806700
15.) Financial Management Journeyman, MCR, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2413
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