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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for 5 September 2007

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– William Shakespeare

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 and security industry.

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*** This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below:

1.) Asst Chemist-GC Operator, Alion Science and Technology, Newport, Indiana

2.) Systems Analyst, Global Analytic Information Technology Services (GAITS), Seaside, CA

3.) Administrative Assistant, AgustaWestlandBell, Lexington Park, MD

4.) Accelerator Division Administrator, Jefferson National Laboratory, Newport News, VA

5.) Executive Coordinator, Force Protection Industries, North Charleston, SC

6.) Sr. Contracts Administrator, Charles Foster Company, North Charleston,

SC

7.) CBRN Scientist (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear), SPARTA, Springfield, VA

8.) Homeland Security Analyst, Bridgeborn Government Solutions, Arlington, VA

9.) Defense Resource Analyst, Cost Analysis and Research Division (CARD), Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), Arlington, VA

10.) Intelligence Analyst, BAE Systems, Falls Church, VA

11.) Drafter, CACI, Springfield, VA

12.) Technical Writing/Editing, Cyber Security, Orion International Technologies, Albuquerque, NM

13.) Commissioning Engineer, Converteam, Pittsburgh, PA

14.) Port Engineers, GS-830-13 (AE/AOE), Military Sealift Fleet Support

Command (MSFSC), Norfolk, VA.

15.) Program Manager, Pole Zero, West Chester, OH

16.) Fuels Distribution System Mechanic, United Paradyne Corporation (UPC),

Santa Maria, CA (Supporting numerous locations for management of Air

Force Bulk Storage Fuel Facilities)

18.) PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Administrative Department, Surface Combat

Systems Center. Naval Sea Systems Command, Wallops Island, VA

19.) NET Software Developer, General Dynamics Information Technology, San

Antonio, TX

20.) Medical Data Technician, Army Medical Command, Lawton, OK

21.) Firefighter, Army Installation Management Agency, Yuma Proving Ground,

AZ

*** And more…

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*** Here are the jobs for this week:

1.) Asst Chemist-GC Operator, Alion Science and Technology, Newport, Indiana

Job ID: 7284

Qualifications

Associate degree or B.S. degree in Chemistry or science related field.

Must have 2 years of analytical laboratory experience. Must have

knowledge in method development; instrument troubleshooting, experience

with toxic/hazardous chemicals; knowledge of computer applications; and

communication skills. Physical: PPE use; Ability to wear M40A1 mask

for escape purposes. Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally, up to 50 lbs.

Hearing: Able to hear audible alarms. Vision: Able to

see/read/understand warning lights/signs. Able to identify colors.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, able to meet

physical requirements and have a valid drivers license. This position

works rotating shifts in a 7/24 environment. Requires a favorable

National Agency Check and enrollment in the Unescorted Access Program.

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis of Depot Area Air Monitoring System (DAAMS)samples

using GC-FPDs, ensure proper working and maintenance of the GC-FPDs and

GC-MSD/FPDs; calibration, tuning and sample analyses samples for

chemical agent using the GC-MSD method; review of all GC-MSD and GC-FPD

instrument data for validity; performance of all necessary QA/QC

measures including PM for the instrument; assist in daily safety checks;

perform acceptance testing of DAAMS tubes and AgF pads; assist in the

method development for the analyte of interest, develops and validates

analytical procedures and perform other duties as required.

https://erecruit.alionscience.com/psp/H89ER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS

_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=1

(Note: If you wish to submit your resume for this position with Alion Science and Technology, please follow the instruction to apply online, but also send your resume to Ned at elundquist@alionscience.com, and I will also upload it into the system as a “refer a friend” submission for you.)

2.) Systems Analyst, Global Analytic Information Technology Services (GAITS), Seaside, CA

http://www.knowledgeworkers.com/careers/gaits.php

3.) Administrative Assistant, AgustaWestlandBell, Lexington Park, MD

http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=61193535

4.) Accelerator Division Administrator, Jefferson National Laboratory, Newport News, VA

http://www1.jlab.org/mis/jobline/view_position.cfm?position_number=AR01036

5.) Executive Coordinator, Force Protection Industries, North Charleston, SC

http://www.charlestonjobnetwork.com/jobs.asp?pagemode=15&jid=1019760

6.) Sr. Contracts Administrator, Charles Foster Company, North Charleston,

SC

http://www.charlestonjobnetwork.com/jobs.asp?pagemode=15&jid=1019789

7.) CBRN Scientist (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear), New World Solutions, SPARTA, Springfield, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=54631834

*** From Judy Heise:

8.) Homeland Security Analyst, Bridgeborn Government Solutions, Arlington, VA

Come join our team! Bridgeborn Government Solutions has an immediate opening for a Homeland Security Analyst. The successful candidate will support current and future training and exercise efforts for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other defense agencies. She/he will:

Act as a key member in projects planning and execution

Develop briefings, reports, presentations/publications

Support designing and developing analytical and automated decision-support tools for first responders and the broader preparedness community

Help research and create appropriate tool and training content

Regularly communicate with both the emergency management community and clientele

Support business development activities for future DHS initiatives

Support proposal writing/preparation

Support other duties as assigned

Subject matter will focus on preparedness, capabilities-based planning, and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). Concentration will be on supporting efforts of DHS' National Preparedness Task Force (Preparedness Directorate).

Education:

Bachelors degree required. Masters preferred. Also prefer degrees in Science and Technology, Security Studies, Intelligence, IT, or Homeland Security.

Required Skills:

5+ years of relevant, professional experience

Familiarity with federal, state and local government, homeland security planning efforts, counterterrorism issues, and HSEEP

Understanding of project execution principles

Ability to work both independently and in team environment

Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal communication skills. Will be required to brief research, analysis, and project development efforts both in written and oral presentations to both Bridgeborn development teams and to clientele

Comfort with technology, software solutions

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs – including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated, and well-organized

This position requires a background investigation and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Desired Skills:

Experience in emergency management incident response, exercise development, and exercise conduct

Experience as an instructor/trainer

National preparedness, counterterrorism, policy, and/or technology backgrounds preferred

Job Category: Government Contracting/Preparedness/Training/Counterterrorism

Location: Washington D.C./ Northern VA

Contact: Aaron Marks jobs@nova.bridgeborn.com 703 993 0005

Schedule and Status: Full-time

http://www.bridgeborn.com/company/careers.asp

9.) Defense Resource Analyst, Cost Analysis and Research Division (CARD), Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), Arlington, VA

Description

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a not-for-profit corporation that operates three Federally Funded Research and Development Centers serving the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Unified Commands and Defense Agencies in addressing important national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise.

Primary Responsibilities

Challenging career opportunities now exist in our Cost Analysis and Research Division (CARD) at IDA. Highly qualified individuals are sought, particularly self-starting professionals who have:

Experience working with

Planning, programming, and budgeting process in a military service headquarters, the Joint Staff, or the Office of the Secretary of Defense

DoD Future Years Defense Program databases

Academic and practical knowledge of

Defense program and fiscal guidance development

Military service force planning and program development methods, processes, and tools

Methodologies and models used to estimate costs associated with changes in DoD forces

Issues and methodologies associated with estimating the costs of personnel, operations, and support

Your primary task will be to work with countries considered key US partners in the Global War on Terrorism to improve their national defense capabilities by strengthening their management of defense resources. You will work under DoD sponsorship with the senior leadership in foreign ministries of defense to provide assistance in evaluating, developing, and implementing improved management processes and analysis tools. An important objective of this work is the introduction of national security management and defense resource planning concepts that promote the effective use of defense resources in areas of high national prioirity, transparency, and control of resources by the duly appointed civilian leadership.

Requirements

Candidates should have an advanced degree (MS/MA or Ph.D.), practical work experience in relevant areas, and the willingness to engage in significant international travel.

Experience working with multicountry, interdisciplinary study groups is desired.

Req'd Experience: More than 5 years

Req'd Travel: Up to 50%

Relocation Covered: Yes

IDA offers a competitive salary; an enviable benefits package, and a superior professional environment in a park-like setting. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

Institute for Defense Analyses is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Our preferred method of receiving your resume is via email. If you are unable to email your resume, you may fax it to us.

Resumes and inquiries should be sent to:

Institute for Defense Analyses

Attn: Employment Office

4850 Mark Center Drive

Alexandria, VA 22311

Fax Number: (240) 282-8314

Email: resumes@ida.org

www.ida.org

10.) Intelligence Analyst, BAE Systems, Falls Church, VA

Intelligence Analyst responsible for providing intelligence support to the customer's Force Protection plans, policy and training.

Provide counter-terrorism analysis with emphasis on the customer's AOR.

Attend the customer's weekly Threat Working Group meetings to provide support, advice and guidance to mitigate the threat posed to the customer's assets worldwide.

Contribute to the customer's Daily Intelligence Report and produce threat assessments on emerging terrorist tactics, techniques and procedures.

Provide weekly all-source intelligence briefings to senior decision makers at the customer's Threat Working Group.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Must have the following:

*United States Citizenship

*Hardware: Standard PC.

*Software: Microsoft Office suite of software.

*Educational:5+ years with bachelor.

*Functional:Intelligence analyst background.

Clearance Required: Yes

Prefer the following:

*Functional: Intelligence analysis experience at the Service Staff and/or national agency level.

About BAE Systems:

BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development,delivery, and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air,on land, at sea, and in space. The company designs, manufactures, and supports military aircraft, combat vehicles, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years and is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defense systems. BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company employs nearly 100,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately $25 billion through its wholly owned and joint-venture operations.

BAE Systems Information Technology (BAE-IT) is a full-service provider of information technology solutions with capabilities spanning a full suite of managed network services, IT applications, full-service systems integration and independent testing, and information assurance solutions for the Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense and its Military Services, and federal agencies and departments, including Homeland Security, Justice, Treasury and State. Additionally, BAE-IT s Global Analysis division serves as a key provider of skilled and experienced intelligence and geospatial analysts to a wide range of Government agencies and US military commands. In addition to on-site support, Global Analysis offers outsourced studies and assessments. Through its own group of in-house senior analysts, Global Analysis is prepared to provide the Intelligence Community and broader US Government with customized strategic assessments and analysis on political, economic, and security issues. Policymakers, intelligence officers, war fighters, and law enforcement officers have come increasingly to rely on the sophisticated intelligence analysis provided by Global Analysis to help them understand the threats, risks, and opportunities generated by today s rapidly evolving international environment.

BAE Systems offers a full benefits package plus a very competitive salary. Applicants selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. BAE Systems is an equal opportunity employer and supports a drug free environment.

Job Req. No.: Q09107

http://careerser.na.baesystems.com/cgi-bin/prjps/req_ViewJobs.cfm?id=2&rn=Q09107&start=1&searchtype=A

11.) Drafter, CACI, Springfield, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=61975382

12.) Technical Writing/Editing, Cyber Security, Orion International Technologies, Albuquerque, NM

http://www.orionint.com/Employment/JobDetails.cfm?JobNumber=657

13.) Commissioning Engineer, Converteam, Pittsburgh, PA

http://www.converteam.com/majic/pageServer/0e010000350000/en/Commissioning-Engineer—Pittsburgh-PA.html

14.) Port Engineers, GS-830-13 (AE/AOE), Military Sealift Fleet Support

Command (MSFSC), Norfolk, VA.

Position: Principal Port Engineers, T-AE/AOEs (2 positions) and T-AO

Class Manager Project Offices

GS-830-13

This is a permanent position located in the Military Sealift Fleet

Support Command (MSFSC) organization at Norfolk, VA.

This notice of position opportunity currently available at MSFSC,

Norfolk VA is provided to MSC employees worldwide.

It is strongly suggested that all MSC employees have a resume in the DON

HR STAIRS/CHART system already so that application to specific

announcements can be easily and quickly made.

If you are interested in this position, please be sure to have your

resume in the DONHR CHART system. Requests for recruitment action have

been submitted to the servicing HRO.

The position may be applied for through the DOHHR website,

http://chart.donhr.navy.mil. You can also search using either the

announcement title or number, e.g. DON0830.

Candidates should be sure to annotate all relevant eligibility factors,

e.g. prior military, current federal service, etc.

Permanent change of Duty Station expenses will be paid if selectee is

not within the local commuting area.

The Military Sealift Fleet Support is responsible for crewing, training,

equipping and maintaining Military Sealift Command (MSC) Government

Owned/Government Operated ships worldwide, and supports other MSC assets

as directed by COMSC.

http://www.msc.navy.mil/N7/jobs/PortEngineeringPositions11-06.doc

15.) Program Manager, Pole Zero, West Chester, OH

http://www.polezero.com/career_position_detail.aspx?action=edit&position

_id=37

16.) Fuels Distribution System Mechanic, United Paradyne Corporation (UPC),

Santa Maria, CA (Supporting numerous locations for management of Air

Force Bulk Storage Fuel Facilities)

Five plus years experience in operating, inspecting, maintaining, and

repairing fuel distribution systems. Detect and correct system

component malfunctions, misalignments, leaks, and other adjustment

issues and performing scheduled and unscheduled fuel system maintenance.

Capable of removing, repairing and replacing major system components,

have a basic knowledge of automatic tank components and gauging systems,

high/low level alarms, cathodic protection, and oily water waste

systems.

http://www.unitedparadyne.com/index.php?p=view_page&id=4

17.) Associate Publisher, Military Geospatial Technology magazine and

website, Kerrigan Media International, Rockville, Maryland

If you have experience in the above area, please attach your cover

letter and resume and email to jack@kerriganmedia.com or mail to:

Corporate Offices

Kerrigan Media International, Inc.

1300 Piccard Dr., Suite 200

Rockville, Maryland 20850

USA

301.926.5090 tel

301.926.5091 fax

888.299.8292 toll-free

kmi@kerriganmedia.com

http://www.military-training-technology.com/jobs.cfm

18.) PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Administrative Department, Surface Combat

Systems Center. Naval Sea Systems Command, Wallops Island, VA

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=61355746

19.) NET Software Developer, General Dynamics Information Technology, San

Antonio, TX

http://sanantonio.jobnewsusa.com/job/R615K621E627R630C612C633.aspx

20.) Medical Data Technician, Army Medical Command, Lawton, OK

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=61911259

21.) Firefighter, Army Installation Management Agency, Yuma Proving Ground,

AZ

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=61544980

*** Four retired Navy Chief's are walking down the street window shopping. Then they turn a corner and see a sign that says “Veterans Bar” over the doorway of an entry into an establishment that doesn't look all that well kept up. They look at each other then go in. On the inside, they realize in this case, they could judge the 'book by it's cover'.

The old bartender says in a voice that carries across the room, “Come on in and let me pour one for you! What'll it be, gentlemen?” There seems to be a fully stocked bar so the men all ask for a martini. In short time the bartender serves up 4 iced martinis – shaken not stirred and says, “That'll be 40 cents, please.” The four Chiefs stare at the bartender for a moment then look at each other – they can't believe their good luck. They pay the 40 cents, finish their martinis and order another round. Again, four excellent martinis are produced with the bartender again saying, “That's 40 more cents, please.” They pay the 40 cents but their curiosity is more than they can stand. They've each had two martinis and so far they've spent less than a dollar. Finally one of the men says, “How can you afford to serve martinis as good as these for a dime a piece?”

The bartender replies, “No doubt you've noticed the decor in here. And the outside ain't nothin' to write home about. I don't waste money on that stuff. But, here's my story. I'm a retired Master Chief Boatswain's Mate and I always wanted to own a bar. Last year I hit the lottery for $45 million and decided to open this place for real veterans. Every drink costs a dime — wine, liquor, beer, all the same.”

“Wow. That's quite a story.” says one of the men. The four of them sipped at their martinis and couldn't help but notice three other guys at the end of the bar who didn't have a drink in front of them and hadn't ordered anything the whole time they were there.

One man finished his martini and, gestured at the three at the end of the bar without drinks and asks the bartender, “What's with them?”

The bartender says, “Oh, those are retired Air Force colonels. They're waiting for happy hour.”

*** Ball cap of the week: USS Hancock CV 19

*** Coffee Mug of the Day: USS Cochrane DDG 21

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