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Coastal and Maritime Surveillance
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Accra, Ghana
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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter
DEFCON 1 Newsletter for March 12, 2014
Issue # 355
“Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.”
– Leonardo da Vinci
*** This issue of DEFCON 1 comes to you from Auburndale, Massachusetts. Notice: I will be on travel to Ghana next week and will probably not have time to get your newsletter to you on Wednesday.
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*** 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.) Financial and Accounting Specialist, NATO Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program Office (PO), MCR, Brussels, Belgium
2.) Mobile Program Specialist, USO, Fort Myer, Virginia
3.) Avaya/Cisco Communications Tech, American Systems, Springfield, VA
4.) Certification & Accreditation/Information Assurance Engineer, SAIC, San Diego, CA
5.) Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
6.) Entry Level Software Engineer F 15 International Trainers, Boeing, St. Louis, MO
7.) F-16 Information Assurance Engineer, Devis, Arlington, VA
8.) F-15 Information Assurance Engineer, Devis, Arlington, VA
9.) Quality Control Technician F-15, CDO Technologies, Warner Robins, GA
10.) Network Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Subject Matter Expert, L-3 Communications, Reston, VA
11.) Computer Engineer, U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Army Signal Command, Fort Gordon, GA
12.) Senior Network Admin, CDO Technologies, Warner Robins, GA
13.) Financial Manager – Senior, MCR, Washington, DC
14.) Information Assurance Security Officer, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Ft. Belvoir, VA
15.) Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer, USAF Medical/Dental Investment Equipment Defense Health Plan and Medical War Reserve Materiel (WRM), Fort Detrick, MD
16.) Director of Corporate Communications, ATK, Bacchus, UT
17.) Junior Cost Estimator, MCR, Albuquerque, NM
18.) Transition Manager TS/SCI Full Scope Poly Required, CSC, Falls Church, VA
19.) INFORMATION SECURITY ENGINEER, PRINCIPAL (ISSE), CACI International Inc., Springfield, VA
…and more!
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
March 10-13, Boston, Mass.
March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana
March 25-26-27, Monterey, Calif.
April 11-13, Boston/Bath, Maine
June 9-10, Abu Dhabi, UAE
June 11-12, Bahrain
*** Upcoming events:
*** Coastal and Maritime Surveillance
March 17 – 20, 2014
Accra, Ghana
http://www.coastalsurveillanceafrica.com/
*** Maritime Security 2014 East
March 11-12, 2014
Boston, Mass.
Maritime Security 2014 East provides discussion and collaboration on strategies and technologies to counter maritime security threats encountered by governments, law enforcement, and port/terminal owners and operators. Interactive workshop sessions are designed to give all conference participants the actionable knowledge on how to better secure their maritime areas of responsibility, mainly by stressing the importance of collaboration, efficiency, and best practices. Each of the conference workshop topics will be addressed by relevant perspectives of those who have implemented successful strategies and technologies in their maritime security operations. Exhibitors will display relevant solutions to conference participants, ensuring that all participants remain informed of the latest in trends and technologies.
http://www.maritimesecurityeast.com/
*** The National Summit on Strategic Communications — May 8-9 in Washington DC
Book online today or call 866-207-6528. Be sure to mention priority code C442JOTW to receive $100 off early-bird registration.
For more information, please visit www.strategicsummit.com.
*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:
1.) Financial and Accounting Specialist, NATO Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program Office (PO), MCR, Brussels, Belgium
MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For 36 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.
Description of Duties:
The objective of this undertaking is to provide support to the NATO Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program Office (PO) in Program Management (PM), but with a focus on budgetary development and financial progress reporting.
The tasks for the PM Support Center are for the maintenance and upkeep of program information, data and records and the development of drafts of programmatic documents. These documents include, but are not limited to: the Program Master Plan; forecasts of resource requirements (budgets); and documentation and management of program risks and issues, safety hazard evaluation and safety program implementation, configuration items and quality assurance artifacts, user and National Host Nation interactions, Memoranda of Understanding and Memoranda of Agreement, and export control documentation. He/she will be responsible for the development of the BMD budget(s) via the NATO Financial Regulations. Additionally, he/she will be responsible for supporting all BMD program cost estimate activities and drafting of the program recurring financial and management/progress reports
Requirements for the Position:
•Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial planning and management concepts and tools.
•Minimum of 3 years’ experience in NATO financial and accounting rules in general, and in NCI Agency internal finance and accounting systems.
•Proficiency with financial tools that support Programme/Project processes currently used by the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency.
•Substitution of experience or education is allowed: Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business or
•Bachelors + 4 years of experience or 8 years of relevant experience
•Personnel shall be fluent in written and spoken English, as the work is conducted in English.
•Personnel shall possess a NATO SECRET security clearance provided by the national security organization valid at the time of submission of the bid covering the period of the requirement.
•All personnel shall be nationals of a NATO nation.
Compensation
MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee’s skills, experience, and potential.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MCR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor. M/F/V/D
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1881
*** From Carole Chandler:
Hi Ned,
Please post the attached ad for USO of Metropolitan Washington and Baltimore
Thank you!!!
Carole Chandler
Human Capital Advisors, LLC
Executive Advisory. Talent Acquisition. Performance Management
McLean, VA
2.) Mobile Program Specialist, USO, Fort Myer, Virginia
Looking for an opportunity to get up close and personal in support of active duty troops and their families? If so, we’d like to hear from you! The USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore is looking for someone with the travel bug, who enjoys road trips and planning unique and tailored special events on the fly. Think kickball, cornhole, giant jenga, or outdoor bowling, with plenty of snacks and music! Sound fun? We are looking for an energetic, creative, and adventurous program specialist to take charge of our crew of volunteer road warriors and our urban assault vehicle – a 34’ custom built, fully outfitted big rig! A good driving record, (but no special license) is required. We’ll train you how to get from here to there! Visit www.usometro.org/employment to see the full job description and to learn how apply to become a candidate for this very unique opportunity.
USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-Metro) is a private, nonprofit, military service organization providing morale, welfare, and recreation activities for active duty members of our armed forces and their families. The mission of USO-Metro is to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families. Every program and service has been developed to give back to the men, women and children who sacrifice so much for our country. USO-Metro is the largest affiliate of the USO Organization’s 160 locations serving one of the highest concentrations of military in the world. USO-Metro operates four Airport Assistance Centers, six military installation centers including two Warrior and Family Centers (large, unique programmatic centers with a focus on the wounded, ill and injured), the Mobile USO Program which reaches 26 local military installations, orientation and emergency assistance programs, celebrity entertainment, and a myriad of other programs, events, and services.
Please click here: www.usometro.org/employment for more details on this opportunity!
3.) Avaya/Cisco Communications Tech, American Systems, Springfield, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=130281137
4.) Certification & Accreditation/Information Assurance Engineer, SAIC, San Diego, CA
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/11518470
5.) Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361364300
6.) Entry Level Software Engineer F 15 International Trainers, Boeing, St. Louis, MO
7.) F-16 Information Assurance Engineer, Devis, Arlington, VA
http://www.devis.com/careers/Current_Job_Openings/F-16_Information_Assurance_Engineer
8.) F-15 Information Assurance Engineer, Devis, Arlington, VA
http://www.devis.com/careers/Current_Job_Openings/F-15_Information_Assurance_Engineer
9.) Quality Control Technician F-15, CDO Technologies, Warner Robins, GA
https://cdo.tms.hrdepartment.com/jobs/882/Quality-Control-Technician-F-Warner-Robins-GA
10.) Network Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Subject Matter Expert, L-3 Communications, Reston, VA
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/10686114
11.) Computer Engineer, U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Army Signal Command, Fort Gordon, GA
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361576600
12.) Senior Network Admin, CDO Technologies, Warner Robins, GA
https://cdo.tms.hrdepartment.com/jobs/877/Senior-Network-AdminWarner-Robins-GA
13.) Financial Manager – Senior, MCR, Washington, DC
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1888
14.) Information Assurance Security Officer, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Ft. Belvoir, VA
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/10608071
15.) Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer, USAF Medical/Dental Investment Equipment Defense Health Plan and Medical War Reserve Materiel (WRM), Fort Detrick, MD
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/351939000
16.) Director of Corporate Communications, ATK, Bacchus, UT
http://www.doostang.com/signups/signup_syndicate_nonfinance/593868
17.) Junior Cost Estimator, MCR, Albuquerque, NM
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1884
18.) Transition Manager TS/SCI Full Scope Poly Required, CSC, Falls Church, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=131321484
19.) INFORMATION SECURITY ENGINEER, PRINCIPAL (ISSE), CACI International Inc., Springfield, VA
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/11567654
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