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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter
A special DEFCON 1 Can’t Wait opportunity for March 27, 2018

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Lead Cost Analyst, MCR, San Diego, CA
(Requisition ID 3642 – See details below)

BMC2 Operations Analyst, MCR, Langley AFB
(Requisition ID 3615 – See details below))

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required for consideration.

Note from Ned Lundquist, your DEFCON 1 publisher: I am an MCR employee and am eligible for a referral bonus. Please contact me with your resume and I will submit to MCR’s hiring team.

Lead Cost Analyst, MCR, San Diego, CA

THE COMPANY
MCR, LLC, is the nation’s premier Integrated Program Management (IPM) firm. Since 1977, MCR has delivered strategic planning, cost/schedule analysis, acquisition management and program assessment solutions to help government and commercial clients success¬fully manage their programs. MCR’s 400+ professionals provide critical thinking and integrated solutions to smart acquisition professionals, helping customers become more efficient and effective in managing complex programs. More information can be found at www.mcri.com .

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The selected lead cost estimator will independently develop, maintain, and update cost estimates for client projects/programs including the following duties:

• Align Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements with product based work scope
• Use a variety of cost and analysis tools/software such as ACE-IT, SEER-SEM, PRICE, and @Risk
• Apply data from basic research data and published databases such as USCM and document the estimates
• Assess risks using simulation based techniques to ascertain confidence levels for cost and schedule
• Develop, document with sound basis of estimates, maintain, and update cost estimates such as Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs), Independent Cost Analyses (ICAs), Sufficiency Reviews (SRs), Cost Excursions, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) forecasts
• Establish will cost positions and objective Should Cost Estimate goals
• Develop or support with program office direction responses to cost excursions and “what-if” requests
• Identify and record data/information required by the cost estimating software involved, as required
• Analyze Program Contractor cost estimates to ensure consistency with Government cost estimating procedures
• Analyze the Program Contractor’s basis of estimate, earned value performance data, risks and crosscheck major WBS elements/ cost drivers and the Sufficiency Review Checklist, including the record keeping of analysis results
• Gather, assess and record cost, technical and programmatic data in support of cost-related research studies
• Publish the study via research paper or a cost model enabling estimators to apply resulting factors, observations, CERs or assessments in cost estimates
• CARD Preparation for program office
• Research may also include investigating major issues such as cost growth in the space launch vehicles, historical cost and trends for the organization, and overhead rate changes due to business base fluctuations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Science, Mathematics/Operations research. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• 10+ years of cost estimating, budgeting, cost analysis and operations research on major acquisition programs involving military equipment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and write technical memos that will effectively communicate the results of evaluations and analysis
• MS-Windows and MS-Office applications expertise 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 (Top Secret). Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• ICEAA certification
• Experience with MS-Excel, @Risk simulations, PRICE TruePlanning, SEER Suite, ACEIT, and other Cost Estimating Tools.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MCR, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Edward Lundquist at elundquist@mcri.com.

BMC2 Operations Analyst, MCR, Langley AFB

THE COMPANY

MCR, LLC, is the nation’s premier Integrated Program Management (IPM) firm. Since 1977, MCR has delivered strategic planning, cost/schedule analysis, acquisition management and program assessment solutions to help government and commercial clients success¬fully manage their programs. MCR’s 400+ professionals provide critical thinking and integrated solutions to smart acquisition professionals, helping customers become more efficient and effective in managing complex programs. More information can be found at www.mcri.com.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Provide operational insight and expertise in support of the AoA and be responsible to liaise across all AoA working groups to collect AoA requirements and findings, represent and coordinate equities for stakeholders. The Contractor shall:
• Provide subject matter expertise to other Working Groups as required to determine capability gaps, assess risk, and identify most efficient solutions. This will include supporting the Project Coordinator’s efforts to determine the most efficient team structure, build interdependent schedules, track required efforts, report status, and recommend alternative approaches to government as required. This will also include supporting risk assessments, threat assessments, operational effectiveness efforts, and comparing alternative solutions.
• Facilitate and monitor the efforts of working groups as assigned by Government Lead and Project Coordinator developing reports, briefings, etc. as required and directed. The Contractor shall maintain familiarity with related operational documents and support the development of others as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATION
• Seven (7) years experience in BMC2 operations, particularly Surveillance, Identification and C2 related to air and ground based radars/sensors (the subject area of analysis)
• Two (2) years experience in internal and cross-service staffing of activities, processes and policy
• Two (2) years experience with JCIDS, specifically dealing with the Functional Capabilities Board (FCB) and Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) activities and processes within the past three (3) years
• Master’s degree in analytical, technical or management business administration
• TS/SCI clearance is required for this position

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MCR, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Edward Lundquist at elundquist@mcri.com.

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Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)
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A DEFCON 1 “Can’t Wait” job opportunity from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Patuxent River

Ned!

I’m hiring for the last of five vacant corporate communications positions on my staff, and I hope you’ll be able to post on your next newsletter:

I’m looking for current and former federal government workers – and veterans – who are interested in a GS-14 equivalent supervisory public affairs specialist position working with me at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Patuxent River, Md. My command does the research and development, engineering, test and evaluation for everything that flies in the Navy and Marine Corps.

If you’re not familiar with Pax River, it’s about 75-90 minutes away from Washington, D.C., the locality pay is the same as if you are working in the center of the District, housing prices are about two-thirds cheaper, and my commute went from three hours a day to 30 minutes.

You can find details at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487319100. The posting closes at midnight, Jan. 4.

Tim

Timothy Boulay

Corporate Communications Director

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division

22449 Saufley Road

Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547

timothy.boulay@navy.mil

Corporate Communications Department, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487319100.

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A DEFCON 1 Can’t Wait Job Opportunity from Commander Navy Installations Command

SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST,  Public Affairs Office of Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities, Sasebo (CFAS), COMMANDER, NAVY INSTALLATIONS, Sasebo, Japan

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/445662300

***  Three Can’t Wait job opportunities from MCR:

1.)  Senior EVMS analyst, MCR, El Segundo, CA

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. Since 1977, 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 senior EVMS analyst will produce EVM related sections of acquisition reports such as Selected Acquisition Report (SAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR), Program Management Review (PMR), and Defense Acquisition Management Information Retrieval (DAMIR), and utilizing the System Metric And Reporting Tool (SMART) database, including the following duties:

• Support IBRs , provide insight into contract cost and schedule performance issues, and utilizing the best practices and estimated to be once annually
• Assist in verifying and validating the Program Contractor’s baseline, identifying risks and analyzing risk mitigation plans, analyzing the resources loaded into the technical baseline, Integrated Master Plan (IMP) traceability, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) horizontal and vertical integration, all EVM related information (including CPR, Control Account Plans, etc.) and analysis of actual performance to provide insight into contract technical, cost and schedule performance baseline issues
• Analyze and document Program Contractor Contract Performance Report (CPR), IMS, IPMR, Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR), WBS, and other applicable technical data packages for compliance with Program Contractor contractual requirements
• Analyze, identify discrepancies, recommend corrective action, document the findings and advise the government monthly
• Analyze an estimated annual quantity of twelve records monthly Program Contractor cost, schedule and risk analysis including Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), variance, trend, EVM and schedule health metrics for each program
• Analyze Program Contractor’s OTB, OTS, and any major PMB contract modification by conducting benefit analysis, proposed basis of estimate evaluation, and developing independent estimates, to provide insight into contract technical, cost and schedule performance issues

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Science, Technology, Mathematics or Engineering
• 12+ years experience supporting programs requiring compliance with ANSI/EIA Standard 748C guidelines
• 5+ years experience wInsight and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy
• US Citizenship (Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain a DoD Secret Government Clearance.)

Additional Qualifications:

Knowledge of Livelink, SharePoint and DoD records management procedures.

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, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to   sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program.

(Ned works for MCR, and is eligible for an employee referral bonus. Please contact Ned at elundquist@mcri.com if you will be applying for this position.)

http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2698

2.)  Senior cost estimator, MCR, El Segundo, CA

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. Since 1977, 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 selected senior cost estimator will develop, maintain, and update cost estimates for client projects/programs including the following duties:
• Assess risks and schedule; align Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements
• Use cost tools/software such as ACE-IT, SEER-SEM, and PRICE
• Apply data from a published database such as USCM and document the estimates
• Develop, maintain, and update cost estimates such as Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs), Independent Cost Analyses (ICAs), Sufficiency Reviews (SRs), Cost Excursions, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), Should Cost Estimates, and responses to what-if requests
• Identify and record data/information required by the cost estimating software involved, as required
• Analyze Program Contractor cost estimates to ensure consistency with Government cost estimating procedures
• Analyze the Program Contractor’s basis of estimate, risks and crosscheck major WBS elements or cost drivers and the Sufficiency Review Checklist, including the record
• keeping of analysis results
• Gather, assess and record cost, technical and programmatic data in support of cost-related research studies
• Publish the study via research paper or a cost model enabling estimators to apply resulting factors, observations, CERs or assessments in cost estimates
• Research may also include investigating major issues such as cost growth in the space launch vehicles, historical cost and trends for the organization, and overhead rate changes due to business base fluctuations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Science, Technology, Mathematics or Engineering
• 12+ years combined industry and federal gov’t experience with aircraft and/or spacecraft estimating
• 3+ years experience supporting space programs
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
• Proficient with MS Windows and MS Office applications and software
• US Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Government Clearance (Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain a DoD Secret Government Clearance.)

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Livelink, SharePoint and DoD records management procedures.
• 5+ years experience with the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACE-IT), Unmanned Spacecraft Vehicle Cost Model (USCM) and Microsoft Office Suite

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, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program.

(Ned works for MCR, and is eligible for an employee referral bonus. Please contact Ned at elundquist@mcri.com if you will be applying for this position.)

http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2697

3.)  Senior project scheduler, MCR, El Segundo, CA

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. Since 1977, 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 senior project scheduler shall provide support to mostly large projects/programs as follows:

• Work closely with project leads and major stakeholders to develop project schedules and integrated master schedules, maintained schedules throughout the project life cycle while tracking changes, apply project management principles and practices, including EVM, in developing schedules.

• Employ concepts such as integrating schedules into a master project schedule, resource loading, base-lining, statuses, and earned value reporting to include earned value, planned value, actual value, performance measurement baseline BAC, CPI, SPI, EAC, and ETC.

• Independently perform tasks

• Calculate variances for project activities

• Perform variance identification and analysis, program or financial execution reporting and reviews, cost analysis/estimates and studies, schedule analysis, earned value management (EVM) analysis

• Provide technical advice and guidance to leadership on all matters relating to schedule or EVM

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Science, Technology, Mathematics or Engineering

• 12+ years experience performing schedule management activities in support of DoD acquisitions

• 5+ years experience Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

• US Citizenship (Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain a DoD Secret Government Clearance.)

Additional Qualifications:

Knowledge of Livelink, SharePoint and DoD records management procedures.

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, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program.

(Ned works for MCR, and is eligible for an employee referral bonus. Please contact Ned at elundquist@mcri.com if you will be applying for this position.)

http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2696

A “Can’t Wait” opportunity from MCR Federal

(Note:  This position is with my employer, MCR Federal.  If you are interested, please let me know at elundquist@mcri.com)

Communication Specialist – Team Lead, MCR Federal, Washington, DC

Description:

Lead a team of 3-5 communication specialist in support of Naval Enterprise Networks (NEN) Program Office (PMW 205).  Candidate will develop communications strategies to engage industry in support of the PEO-EIS and Program Office initiatives to foster fair and open competition and to inform industry audiences of potential business opportunities. Prepare, write, update and maintain outreach and marketing materials that are used throughout all facets of the Public Affairs Program for PEO-EIS and/or the Program Office, and in particular used as part of the outreach activities. Responsible for the completion of several high level reports to include program reports to Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research Development and Acquisition. Update of the Naval Enterprise Network New Hire Orientation Briefing and manage the monthly Program Management Review meeting agenda.

Requirements: 

• Participate in weekly meetings in support of program office requirements
• Manage the development of a Strategic Communications Plan
• Attend the Program Management Review (PMR) to take record meeting minutes
• Develop/design and disseminate weekly newsletter, the “NAVY Networker”
• Manage/write white papers as required
• Assist in the analysis and implementation of conference venues
• Prepare, write, update and maintain brochures and product fact sheets
• Provide conference support for industry interaction events as directed by the program office
• Manage the ordering, artwork and cost estimating of such promotional items
• Participate/Oversee webinars
• Oversee and ensure that technical inputs are provided for presentation at all CTR/CIO webinars
• Interact directly with the Executive Cell team to convey information related to various presentations to include acquisition strategy
• Interact directly to provide input for Tasker Management
• Additionally administrative duties as required to support the program office

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communication or Business Administration. Master’s degree in relevant field strongly preferred.
Clearance: Active DoD secret clearance required

Experience: 10 years’ experience in a professional environment, 5 years of experience working with Public Affairs in a DoD environment, highly desired.

Salary Range: $75K – $85K

Contact:

Paul L. Cole

Senior Director DoD Programs Division; Science and Technology Directorate

MCR Federal, LLC: 2010 Corporate Ridge Drive, STE 350 McLean VA 22102

571-227-6960 (O)

540-273-6562 (C)

www.mcri.com

(Please tell Paul you heard about this opportunity from Ned Lundquist.  Paul is my direct supervisor.)

Captain Edward H. Lundquist, USN (Ret.)

MCR Federal LLC

elundquist@mcri.com

lundquist989@cs.com

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These are special DEFCON 1 “Can’t Wait” opportunities from MCR Federal

These listings are with the company that I work for, MCR.  Many of you may know someone who could be qualified for one or more of these positions.  I am eligible for an employee referral bonus, so please let me know (send me an email to elundquist@mcri.com) if you are interested in applying for one of these urgent recruiting needs.

For details on the requirements for these positions please visit the MCR Careers Page at www.mcri.com or call (703) 506-4600 and ask for Fernando Caballero (Ext. 2239) or Abrar Rasheed (Ext. 1218).

Senior Integrated Program Management Analyst, MCR, Chantilly, VA

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

Apply principles, theories, and analytic methods of Integrated Program Management (IPM) and analysis, perform complex analyses of projects and/or programs which include Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, program schedule analysis, technical performance metrics analysis, and integrated performance and financial management analysis ensuring effective insight into accomplishment of mission requirements. Perform schedule diagnostic/health assessments; trend analysis; schedule realism analysis of status and remaining durations; correlation of schedule and cost performance analysis; total float growth – erosion status on primary, secondary and tertiary path(s). Apply the 32 EVMS Guidelines. Interact with customers and colleagues effectively when resolving problems; exercise sound judgment and discretion; apply demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to develop and train intermediate and entry level IPM analysts; work independently or as a Contractor team lead and conduct assessments on program cost, technical and schedule baselines, identify key cost, schedule and technical risk areas, and translate the identified risk areas into program schedule and cost impacts; apply communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to communicate complex issues and present results to senior NRO managers and others in a clear and concise manner. Corporate support includes identifying, proving materiality and resolving suppliers identified EVMS deficiencies in a timely manner independent from program advocacy while maintaining constructive and positive relations with all parties. Provide IPM training with the ability to perform instruction system design, workforce survey development and implementation and training gap analysis.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 12 years of relevant experience.
• Schedule diagnostic/health assessments; trend analysis; schedule realism analysis of status and remaining durations; correlation of schedule and cost performance analysis; total float growth – erosion status on primary, secondary and tertiary critical path(s)
• EVMS analysis in space and software intensive systems
• Schedule analysis to include uncertainty types, correlation, sensitivity analysis, risk register integration into SRA models, probabilistic branching, Monte Carlo simulations, assessing simulation results for senior executive decision making, and independent evaluations and simulations of development Contractor SRAs.
• Integrating EACs with Program Management and government budget process
• Identifying and integrating technical performance or similar measures that are aligned with objective performance measurement (BCWP) in EVMS supporting predictive schedule forecasts and EACs.
• IBRs and related assessments.
• 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 TS/SCI clearance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, or Economics is preferred.
• NRO 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=2409

Intermediate IPM Analyst, MCR, Chantilly, VA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2407

Entry Integrated Program Management Analyst, MCR, Chantilly, VA

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

Apply principles, theories, and methods of cost analysis, including developing cost estimating relationships and designing cost estimating methods and models, economic analysis, and statistical analysis; interact with customers and colleagues effectively when resolving problems; exercises sound judgment and discretion; analyzes moderately complex issues and present results to senior managers in a clear and concise manner.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 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 secret clearance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or Business Administration is required.

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=2403

Intermediate Cost Estimator, MCR, Chantilly, VA

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

Apply principles, theories, and methods of cost analysis, develop cost estimating relationships and design cost estimating methods. Develop cost estimates, collect data, and develop models/methods for space systems and their associated ground and launch systems across multiple space related product lines. Apply advanced statistical techniques and interact with customers and colleagues expertly and effectively when resolving problems; apply leadership skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple tasks and work requirements; apply highly effective customer service skills, and work effectively with teams to foster a collaborative work environment across the organization; develop and train immediate and entry contractor cost analysts; work independently as a contractor team lead and conduct assessments on program cost, technical, and schedule baselines, identify key cost and technical risk areas, and translate the risk areas into program cost impacts; apply highly effective communication skills (oral and written) and communicate complex issues and present results to senior NRO managers and others in a clear and concise manner.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Space Hardware Cost Estimating Experience (e.g. Bus, Payload) and multiple space related lines; IMINT, SIGINT, and COMM
• Space System Cost Estimating Experience (e.g. NRO systems, NASA/AF systems)
• Launch System Cost Estimating Experience (e.g. mission management, command and control, processing, ground terminals, communication networks, data centers
• Software Cost Estimating
• Parametric and Analogy Estimating
• Data Collection and Normalization
• Model Development
• Methods Development (e.g. multivariate regression analysis, risk analysis (Monte Carlo simulation tools), and cost improvement curve analysis).
• 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 secret clearance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or Business Administration is preferred.
• NRO Experience 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

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Intermediate Cost Estimator, MCR, Chantilly, VA

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Entry Cost Estimator, MCR, Chantilly, VA

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EVMS Compliance Review SME, MCR, Chantilly, VA

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

• Provide overall technical direction and guidance for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance evaluation review activities; organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and close-out EVMS reviews; establish and maintain a compliance evaluation framework, interpret the 32 guidelines in ANSI/EIA-748; improve and maintain compliance and surveillance toos; propose compliance determination recommendations, and develop formal reports with supporting exhibits; ensure consistency of guideline interpretation and evaluation methods with IC mission partners, DCMA and PARCA; understand how the guidelines apply to suppliers’ EVMS and how they apply to a compliance/surveillance evaluation review framework; remain objective and independent; servide in a non-advocacy role when performing independent evalulations of assigned suppliers and programs.
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 15 years of IPM experience
• Experience in performing the IPM compliance evaluation review lead function and experienced as a former EVMS compliance lead.
• 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 TS/SCI clearance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• NRO Experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics or Economics 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

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A DEFCON 1 Can’t Wait opportunity from MCR

Strategic Communications Implementation Coordinator, NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT), MCR, Norfolk, VA

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

MCR is pursuing a contract at Allied Command Transformation (ACT) to provide strategic communications support. MCR is seeking a viable candidate to be our “Key Personnel” in our proposal.

Position: Strategic Communications Implementation Coordinator

Contract Base Period: April 2013 – October 2013 + 1 Option Period October 2013 – April 2014

Place of Performance: HQ SACT Norfolk, VA

Secret clearance required

Description of Requirement

HQ SACT is developing a capability to facilitate Strategic Communications (StratCom) implementation towards enhancement of StratCom performance for HQ SACT interaction with subordinate Commands, other NATO Commands and more broadly, with other NATO and Non-NATO Actors. This emergent capability consists of the following pillars which will serve as enablers to HQ SACT Strategic Communications Operations and contribute to Capability Development lessons.

a. The first pillar, and the primary requirement for this Statement of Work, supports the HQ SACT leadership mandate whereby all internal deliverables and enablers within the Command must field a comprehensive and updatable Communications Plan.

b. The second pillar is a requirement for coordination and monitoring of the level of Communications Plan implementation for all ACT subordinate commands and the provision for providing staff training on the primary concepts of Strategic Communications and building StratCom Champions.

A StratCom Implementation Coordinator (SIC) is a functional specialist maintaining responsibility and accountability for deliverable and enabler program linkages drawing from StratCom best practices identified through Capability Implementation Plan actions, NATO direction and guidance on operational frameworks and narratives, and Communications Plans mandated through PPM. The SIC must not only have intimate knowledge of NATO StratCom disciplines with focus areas in areas of

• public affairs and key leader engagements • civil military operations • information operations

but should also have a network of StratCom professionals to draw information from for enhanced training, and an understanding of current ACT challenges for NATO transformation.

The SIC would serve as the primary cross-division interviewer, coordinator, and training POC for HQ SACT for issues related specifically to the establishment of a cost effective and consistent StratCom Communication Plan training and implementation battle rhythm for HQ SACT and associated staffs. Additionally, the SIC would be the primary interviewer, coordinator, and training POC for HQ SACT related specifically to the establishment of a cost effective and consistent StratCom Implementation Training program, to be conducted bimonthly, aiming to :

• create and educate brand groups of transformation professionals to serve as ACT mission and message envoys;

• raise SME’s reputation inside the HQ and their nations

• empower ACT staff members . The work shall consist of three main areas which the StratCom Contractor shall provide support for:

i. Communications Plan assessment, development and execution

ii. StratCom internal staff training and Communications Plan integration execution

iii. StratCom Champion training coordination

Required Experience

• Strategic Communications (StratCom) experience (at least 3 of last 7 years) working in: A NATO environment, a government environment, or in a distinct multi-national working environment in the private sector.

• StratCom experience conducting briefings and/ or training of executive personnel.

• StratCom experience working on Public Affairs or outreach programs (at least 1 of last 3 years)

• Experience organising or leading training or education and workshops or conferences on one of the topics within the StratCom disciplines.

• Experience (at least 3 of last 7 years) developing and performing program surveys and interviews.

• Experience in documentation management or archive procedures.

• Demonstrable knowledge of key priorities, policy, direction, and guidance for NATO StratCom.

• Demonstrable experience conducting or contributing directly to international relations in a government environment.

• Demonstrable experience writing reports and conducting research for governmental organisations.

Education Requirement • Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent in Communications or related discipline

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

To be considered for this position, please contact:

Dan McMahon Manager, OSD & International Programs MCR, LLC Office: +1 703 584 7128 Mobile: +1 571 216 3568 dmcmahon@mcri.com www.mcri.com