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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for 14 November 2007

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“Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just.”

– Blaise Pascal

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

1.) Senior Research Program Plan Control Analyst, Alion Science and Technology, Washington, DC

2.) Public Affairs Analyst, AMERICAN SYSTEMS Corporation, Dumfries, Va.

3.) Mgr I Public Relations, Raytheon, Falls Church, Virginia

4.) Assistant Engineering Tech, Alion Science and Technology, Rockford, IL

5.) Senior IA Specialist , The Van Dyke Technology Group, Ft. Belvoir, VA

6.) Organizational Change Management, Northrop Grumman Information Technology IG/TASC, CHANTILLY, VA

7.) Firmware Engineer – Top Secret Clearance, EDO Corporation, Columbia, MD

8.) Technical Writer/Editor – TS/SCI Required, Argon ST, Fairfax, VA

9.) Senior Weapons Systems Analyst (C4ISR- Systems), NCI Information Systems, White Sands, NM

10.) Nuclear Submarine Requirements Analyst, Booz Allen Hamilton, Newport, RI

11.) Senior Operations Research Analyst – C4ISR Systems, The Mitre Corporation, Ft Leavenworth, KS

12.) Logistics Analyst/Senior Logistics Analyst, L3 Communications, Colorado Springs, CO

13.) Joint C4ISR (GMTI Focus) Operations Analyst, Science Applications International Corporation, Lackland AFB, Texas

14.) Senior Industry Analyst – C4ISR, Frost & Sullivan, San Antonio, TX

15.) Ftig Bctc Asas C4isr Individual Trainer, General Dynamics Information Technology, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

16.) Systems Engineer 4, Northrop Grumman Information Technology, Chantilly, VA

17.) Aviation C4ISR, L-3 Communications Services Group, Charleston, SC

18.) Electrical Engineer, U.S. ARMY ENGINEER TRANSATLANTIC PROGRAMS CENTER, TECHNICAL DIRECTORATE, BUILDING SYSTEMS DIVISION, WINCHESTER, VA

19.) C4ISR Systems Test and Evaluation, Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), Alexandria, VA

20.) Java Software Engineers (C4ISR domain), Decision Support Systems (DSS) Group, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA), Richmond BC CANADA

21.) Supervisory General Engineer, Veterans Health Administration, Chicago, IL

22.) Information Technology Specialist – (Systems Administration/Operating Systems), Veterans Health Administration, Department Of Veterans Affairs, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in VISN 12 Office, Hines, IL

23.) Senior Logistician, Gryphon Technologies, Chesapeake, VA

*** And more…

*** Naval History Seminar

Colleagues: Please join us on Tuesday 20 November for a presentation on

an event of importance to all Americans in this new, troubled century.

Lecture: “Pentagon 9/11” by Dr. Sarandis Papadopoulos, of the Naval

Historical Center's Contemporary History Branch, who was the Navy

co-author of the recently published history, Pentagon 9/11. That work

provides the most comprehensive account to date of the 11 September 2001 attack on the Pentagon and its aftermath, including unprecedented

details of the impact on the building and its occupants and the scope of the rescue, recovery, and care-giving effort. The narrative is based on firsthand accounts of survival, tragedy, and heroism drawn from hundreds of interviews. It records in compelling detail the destruction caused by American Airlines Flight 77 when it crashed into the building. He will also relate the epic struggle of the on-scene survivors and those individuals who led colleagues to safety, firefighters, security and medical personnel.

When: 12:00-1:00 on Tuesday 20 November 2007

Where: National Museum of the United States Navy, Bldg 76, Washington

Navy Yard

*** Send an announcement to the 500-plus defense industry professionals on this list for just $200. Contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

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*** From Duke Smith:

http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil/Lists/WRNews/DispForm.aspx?Id=24&

Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those

individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail to include packages, letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' or 'A Recovering American Soldier' that Walter Reed cannot accept these packages in support of the decision by then Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Transportation Policy in 2001. This decision was made to ensure the safety and well being of patients and staff at medical centers throughout the Department of Defense.

In addition, the U.S. Postal Service is no longer accepting “Any Service Member” or “A Recovering American Soldier” letters or packages. Mail to “Any Service Member” that is deposited into a collection box will not be delivered.

Instead of sending an “Any Wounded Soldier” letter or package to Walter Reed, please consider making a donation to one of the more than 300 nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping our troops and their families listed on the “America Supports You” website,

www.americasupportsyou.mil

Other organizations that offer means of showing your support for our

troops or assist wounded servicemembers and their families include:

http://www.usocares.org/

http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/tooursoldiers/

http://www.redcross.org

For individuals without computer access, your local military

installation, the local National Guard or military reserve unit in your area may offer the best alternative to show your support to our

returning troops and their families. Walter Reed Army Medical Center

will continue to receive process and deliver all mail that is addressed to a specific individual.

As Walter Reed continues to enhance the medical care and processes for

our returning service members, it must also must keep our patients and

staff members safe while following Department of Defense policy. The

outpouring of encouragement from the general public, corporate America

and civic groups throughout the past year has been incredible. Our

Warriors in Transition are amazed at the thanks and support they receive from their countrymen.

*** Here are the jobs for this week:

1.) Senior Research Program Plan Control Analyst, Alion Science and Technology, Washington, DC

Job 7659. Seeking a qualified individual for an analyst position. The ideal candidate will have a graphics background to provide support to Alion Program Manager in support of the Naval Gunnery Project Office PEO IWS3C for naval gun weapon systems. The position requires the candidate to support the coordination technical meetings and conferences with military personnel and contractors as necessary. The ideal candidate also has excellent communications, analytical skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Position requires an organized detailed oriented individual that is a self-starter and has the ability to work independently on projects. Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

Prepares and processes technical graphic presentations for naval gun weapon systems and information documents for use in high-level briefings, trade magazines, and white papers.

Assists in producing graphics generation, presentations and financial reports.

Assists with the coordination and scheduling of conferences, to include teleconferences and video conferences and preparation of presentations.

Skilled in the use of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat applications.

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.)

*** From Geoff Buteau:

Hi Ned,

I receive your list weekly, and as a guy in the early stages of my career (reserve AF PAO and a PR industry guy with long(er) hair on the civilian side), your newsletter is helpful as industry intelligence and future opportunities.

I'm not sure if the company has contacted your or not about this announcement, but I had a friend at the company give me a holler about it and I thought it to be relevant to a lot of your readers. To get right to the announcement, go to careers, and search for job code 1604. I've enclosed the text from the announcement.

Thanks for the JOTW service. Go Sox! Keep Lowell!

Regards,

Geoff Buteau

Bridgeman Communications / USAFR PAO

Boston, Mass.

geoff@bridgeman.com

buteau40@yahoo.com

2.) Public Affairs Analyst, AMERICAN SYSTEMS Corporation, Dumfries, Va.

Minimum requirements: Bachelors Degree. Five years experience in Department of Defense public affairs. Experience working and coordinating with all levels of DoD Public Affairs offices. Experience dealing directly and expeditiously with the media. Experience with large media event planning and execution. Experience associated with newsletters, communications pamphlets, development of public affairs guidance, website content development and layout, annual report development, communication plans, and other public affairs related activities. Media training experience.

http://www.americansystems.com/Careers/JobOpportunities/

3.) Mgr I Public Relations, Raytheon, Falls Church, Virginia

http://www.washingtonnetworkgroup.com/index.php?tg=addon/1/form&idx=3&id_app=3&id_step=8&id_form=3&form_row=1135&popup=0&parent_id_form=1&parent_id_step=6&form_menu=&trt_step=1&form_value=Mgr%2BI%2BPublic%2BRelations

4.) Assistant Engineering Tech, Alion Science and Technology, Rockford, IL

Job 7652.

Responsibilities

This position requires the following skills:

1. Ability to read and comprehend the part processing plan for machining and inspection.

2. Capability to maintain records of processes performed with the results.

3. Ability to perform simple machine setup of fixture and tooling.

4. Ability to operate the micro-factory machines to remove material to create final configurations and maintain customer designated tolerances.

5. Ability to inspect parts using Standard Machine Equipment (SME) to ensure that manufactured parts meet the design specification.

Qualifications

High school diploma required. Some college experience preferred.

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.)

5.) Senior IA Specialist , The Van Dyke Technology Group, Ft. Belvoir, VA

http://www.securityclearanceexpo.com/viewCompany.asp?cID=1611

6.) Organizational Change Management, Northrop Grumman Information Technology IG/TASC, CHANTILLY, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=65083050

7.) Firmware Engineer – Top Secret Clearance, EDO Corporation, Columbia, MD

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=24749676

8.) Technical Writer/Editor – TS/SCI Required, Argon ST, Fairfax, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=63676324

9.) Senior Weapons Systems Analyst (C4ISR- Systems), NCI Information Systems, White Sands, NM

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JEZ1HOZPU13-l-White_Sands-NM-c-Other

10.) Nuclear Submarine Requirements Analyst, Booz Allen Hamilton, Newport, RI

http://www.simplyhired.com/job-id/mvdawvffnp/nuclear-submarine-jobs/

11.) Senior Operations Research Analyst – C4ISR Systems, The Mitre Corporation, Ft Leavenworth, KS

https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=789675&partnerid=119&siteid=69

12.) Logistics Analyst/Senior Logistics Analyst, L3 Communications, Colorado Springs, CO

https://www4.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/L3/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=32620&esid=az

13.) Joint C4ISR (GMTI Focus) Operations Analyst, Science Applications International Corporation, Lackland AFB, Texas

http://www.hirediversity.com/jobseekers/jobs/view.asp?id=2043589

14.) Senior Industry Analyst – C4ISR, Frost & Sullivan, San Antonio, TX

http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/careers-job-details.pag?mode=open&Src=RSS&sid=99362791

15.) Ftig Bctc Asas C4isr Individual Trainer, General Dynamics Information Technology, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

http://www.flipdog.com/job/ftig-bctc-asas-c4isr-individual-trainer/65094800/

16.) Systems Engineer 4, Northrop Grumman Information Technology, Chantilly, VA

http://careers.northropgrumman.com/ExternalHorizonsWeb/getJobPostDetail.do?sequenceNumber=117986

17.) Aviation C4ISR, L-3 Communications Services Group, Charleston, SC

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-J6QUKUIZRW5

18.) Electrical Engineer, U.S. ARMY ENGINEER TRANSATLANTIC PROGRAMS CENTER, TECHNICAL DIRECTORATE, BUILDING SYSTEMS DIVISION, WINCHESTER, VA

https://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/public/vabSelfNom/getresultsvab

19.) C4ISR Systems Test and Evaluation, Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), Alexandria, VA

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 Operational Evaluation Division (OED) at IDA for individuals interested in improving the ability of military commanders to perform superior decision-making through operational test and evaluation of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities. This opportunity will allow an individual to apply his or her information assurance, information operations, and other IT experience to military systems.

Requirements

The position requires a background in command and control decision support systems, intelligence, surveillance, and/or reconnaissance systems, operational test and evaluation including interoperability, integration and information assurance, strong technical skills, as well as the ability to speak and write effectively, think analytically, and work independently.

Candidates should have an advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in a physical science, applied mathematics, computer science (IT), or an engineering discipline with relevance to the analysis of real world military or private sector operations, exercises and tests.

Ability to obtain necessary security clearances

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

http://www.ida.org/careers/currentopenings/c4isrsystemstande.php

20.) Java Software Engineers (C4ISR domain), Decision Support Systems (DSS) Group, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA), Richmond BC CANADA

http://www.mdacorporation.com/careers/jobs/postings/T0761.cfm

*** From LTC John (Jack) Amberg:

21.) Supervisory General Engineer, Veterans Health Administration, Chicago, IL

Vacancy Ann.#: 08-37B

Pay Plan: GS-0801-12/13

Closes: 11/9/2007

Salary: From 68,569.00 to 106,005.00 USD per year

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=65127225

22.) Information Technology Specialist – (Systems Administration/Operating Systems), Veterans Health Administration, Department Of Veterans Affairs, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in VISN 12 Office, Hines, IL

Job Announcement Number: 08-60H

SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-12/13

SALARY RANGE: 68,569.00 – 106,005.00 USD per year

Closes Monday November 19, 2007

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=65084401

23.) Senior Logistician, Gryphon Technologies, Chesapeake, VA

This position is located in Norfolk, VA. Applicant must have experience in program management, nuclear submarines, integrated logistics support and management of submarine systems, and excellent communication skills. BS and Secret security clearence required.

Please e-mail or fax your resume

Dudley Berthold

Email: DBerthold@gryphonlc.com

Fax: 757-502-8701

Mail: 825 Greenbrier Circle

Suite 201

Chesapeake VA 23320

http://www.gryphonlc.com/career_item.php?jobid=78

*** While cruising at 30,000 feet, the C-141 Starlifter shuddered, and a passenger looked out the window.

“Good Lord!” he screamed, “One of the engines just blew up!”

Other passengers left their seats and came running over; suddenly the aircraft was rocked by a second blast as yet another engine exploded on the other side.

The passengers were in a panic now, and the Loadmaster couldn't maintain order. Just then, standing tall and smiling confidently, the pilot strode from the cockpit and assured everyone that there was nothing to worry about. His words and his demeanor seemed made most of the passengers feel better, and they sat down as the pilot calmly walked to the door of the aircraft. There, he grabbed a package from under the seats and began strapping it on his back.

“Say,” spoke up an alert passenger, “Isn't that a parachute?”

The pilot confirmed that it was.

The passenger went on, “But I thought you said there was nothing to worry about?”

“There isn't,” replied the pilot as a third engine exploded. “I'm going to get help.”

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

*** Coffee Mug of the Day: Navy Recruiting District Boston

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