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Maritime Security 2014 West
August 19-20, 2014
Tacoma, Washington
http://www.maritimesecuritywest.com/
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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter
DEFCON 1 Newsletter for June 25, 2014
Issue # 371
“640K ought to be enough for anybody.”
– Bill Gates, 1981
*** 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 Analyst, MCR, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
2.) Technical Editor, NATO Multi-intelligence All-source Joint Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Interoperability Coalition (MAJIIC2) program, NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, MCR, McLean, VA
3.) Director of Development, VALOR, nationwide
4.) Grants and Proposals Manager, VALOR, nationwide
5.) Director of Marketing, VALOR, nationwide
6.) Director of Media Relations, VALOR, nationwide
7.) Social Media Manager, VALOR, nationwide
8.) Video/Photography Manager, VALOR, nationwide
9.) JTN MUOS Project Manager, SRA International, SAN DIEGO, CA
10.) Strategic Communications Analyst – ARABIC Job, Leidos, Vienna, VA
11.) Manager, Internal Communications, The USO, Arlington, VA 12.) Marine Mammal Assistant, SAIC, King’s Bay, GA
12.) Marine Mammal Assistant, SAIC, King’s Bay, GA
13.) Information Assurance / Computer Network Defense Engineer, SAIC, Macdill AFB, FL
14.) Financial/Administrative Analyst, MCR, College Park, MD
15.) Chemist, SAIC, Crane, IN
16.) Ship Fitter, MK Industries, Inc, Pascagoula, MS
17.) Shipyard Marine Painter Type -Temporary, MK Industries, Inc, Newport News, VA
18.) Cartographer Journeyman, MCR, St. Louis, MO
19.) SIGINT Systems Engineer, TASC, Fort Belvoir, VA
20.) Junior/Mid Level Systems Engineer, TASC, Fort Huachuca, AZ
21.) Cyber Security Engineer/Scientist-487, The MIL Corporation, Pax River, Maryland
22.) Cyber Security Intern-488, The MIL Corporation, Pax River, Maryland
23.) Technical Writer, USTRANSCOM Program Analysis and Financial Management Directorate, MCR, Scott AFB, IL
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
August 1-3, Auburndale, Mass.
August 18-19-22, Tacoma, Wash.
August 22, 23, 24, San Diego, Calif.
September 12-14, Charleston, S.C.
September 19-26, Florence, Italy
October 27-28, Norfolk, VA
October 29-30, Nassau, Bahamas
November 24-27, Doha, Qatar
*** Upcoming events:
*** SNA GWC Luncheon
The next SNA GWC Luncheon will be held on 26 June 2014. The featured speaker is RADM T. K. Shannon, USN, Commander, Military Sealift Command.
This event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City. Check-in begins at 1130 and the lunch starts at 1200. For more information and to make a reservation please go to
http://www.navysna.org/Events/GWCLunch/2014/June2014.asp.
*** Maritime Security 2014 West
August 19-20, 2014
Tacoma, Washington
http://www.maritimesecuritywest.com/
Maritime Security 2014 West 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.
http://www.maritimesecuritywest.com/
*** SNAME Annual Maritime Convention
October 22 -24 2014
Hyatt Regency Houston – Houston Texas
*** Maritime Security Caribbean
October 28-29, 2014
British Colonial Hilton, Nassau, Bahamas
http://www.maritimesecuritycaribbean.com/
*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:
1.) Financial Analyst, MCR, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
Qualifications:
- 5 years for DoD financial analyst support
- Bachelor’s Degree prefer Business, Financial or Accounting
- MS Office proficient to include Excel
Contact:
Paul L. Cole
MCR Federal, LLC:
Senior Director DoD Programs Division & Science and Technology Directorate
571-227-6960 (O)
540-273-6562 (C)
2.) Technical Editor, NATO Multi-intelligence All-source Joint Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Interoperability Coalition (MAJIIC2) program, NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, MCR, McLean, VA
The position is off-site and does not require an overseas move.
- Must have documented proof of a minimum of three (3) years working as a Technical Editor
- Must be an experienced user of MS Office Tools
- Must be a native speaker of the English Language
- Must be available to start work in July/Early august
- Must agree with, and sign he MAJIIC2 Confidentiality Declaration protecting the MAJICC2 Intellectual Property rights (IPR’s)
Contact:
Paul Torilli
MCR, LLC
Director, NATO Programmes
Office (USA) +1 978 528 4683
Mobile(USA) +1 508 847 3326
*** From Blake Powers:
Ned,
Mission: VALOR is a new 501(c)(3) non-profit (Bronze-level participant with GuideStar) focused on practical solutions to the crisis in veteran employment, primarily through practicums, internships, and mentoring. In addition, our goal is to provide participants, their families, caregivers, and wounded warriors with whole-life wellness training and opportunities.
We are looking for both individuals, and for companies that may care to donate their time and services to support our development and marketing activities. While we are headquartered in Indiana and doing development work in New York City, the persons or companies working with us can be located anywhere.
Thank you for your time and help in posting these!
Blake
We are seeking volunteers for the following positions, which may become paid as we grow:
3.) Director of Development, VALOR, nationwide
This person will develop and implement a development plan for Mission: VALOR that will include not only standard development activities, but also the development and implementation of non-traditional funding activities. This person will help recruit and retain a development team for operations.
Contact Blake Powers at blake.powers@missionvalor.org.
4.) Grants and Proposals Manager, VALOR, nationwide
Reporting to the Director of Development, this person will be responsible for locating and evaluating grant opportunities, working with the Officers as needed to produce successful proposals and other related documents, and work to develop a team of volunteers and students/educational organizations for grant and proposal work. In addition, this person will advise the Officers on grant location software, best practices, and other items needed for successful operations.
Contact Blake Powers at blake.powers@missionvalor.org.
5.) Director of Marketing, VALOR, nationwide
This person will be responsible for all communications activities, and for developing an integrated communications plan for Mission: VALOR. In addition, they will be responsible for developing a communications team to support their activities and other efforts at need.
Contact Blake Powers at blake.powers@missionvalor.org.
6.) Director of Media Relations, VALOR, nationwide
This person will be responsible for all media relations activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive contacts in traditional news outlets such as newspapers, magazines, and major network news operations. They will be responsible for developing a team to assist them with their efforts.
Contact Blake Powers at blake.powers@missionvalor.org.
7.) Social Media Manager, VALOR, nationwide
This person will report to the Director of Marketing and is responsible for all social media activities by Mission: VALOR. They will recruit and retain a team to ensure effective social media operations.
Contact Blake Powers at blake.powers@missionvalor.org.
8.) Video/Photography Manager, VALOR, nationwide
This person will be responsible for all video and photographic operations, editing, and production. They will recruit and retain a team to ensure professional operations, and in addition will recruit donated/pro-bono participation by photographers, production companies, and others as needed to meet the needs of Mission:
Contact Blake Powers at blake.powers@missionvalor.org.
9.) JTN MUOS Project Manager, SRA International, SAN DIEGO, CA
http://www.sra.com/careers/search.php
10.) Strategic Communications Analyst – ARABIC Job, Leidos, Vienna, VA
http://clearedjobs.net/view-job/163678
*** From Maggie Prado :
11.) Manager, Internal Communications, The USO, Arlington, VA
Every USO employee and volunteer is an ambassador of the brand and the mission. That’s why the Manager, Internal Communications is such an important role – the Manager executes the communication strategies to ensure a well-informed, highly engaged workforce.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE THE MANAGER, INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS?
- You need to be the great communicator. Whether in person, in writing, virtually or electronically, know how to effectively speak to the internal audience. Understand the needs, the messaging and the tempo.
- You need to partner with other key departments, such as HR, Programs and Volunteer Services, to ensure objectives are met.
- You need to be creative and help take communication outlets to the next level.
- Like any USO manager, you need to demonstrate integrity and trust; respect and appreciation of colleagues; a drive for results; focus on the USO customer experience; outstanding decision-making capabilities; ability to build an affective team; and managerial courage.
- Position requires a 4-year degree and 5+ years of relevant experience. For more details, go to the Careers page of www.uso.org
KEY PRIORITIES INCLUDE:
- Manage multi-channel communication campaigns related to USO programs, events, operational initiatives, HR programs and other news-worthy items.
- Effectively facilitate organization-wide conference calls, state of the union sessions, employee events and spirit committee activities.
- Write and publish editorial content about the internal efforts to carry out the USO mission, as well as internal announcements and messaging from the President to the internal audience.
- Prepare and monitor department reports.
- Lead, manage and mentor communications staff in the assigned area.
Link to apply: http://uso.balancetrak.com/
12.) Marine Mammal Assistant, SAIC, King’s Bay, GA
http://jobs.saic.com/job/King’s-Bay-Marine-Mammal-Assistant-Job-GA/69337600
13.) Information Assurance / Computer Network Defense Engineer, SAIC, Macdill AFB, FL
14.) Financial/Administrative Analyst, MCR, College Park, MD
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=2035
15.) Chemist, SAIC, Crane, IN
http://jobs.saic.com/job/Crane-Chemist-Job-IN-47522/69292300/
16.) Ship Fitter, MK Industries, Inc, Pascagoula, MS
https://mkprojobs.securedportals.com/Result.aspx?jobid=5
17.) Shipyard Marine Painter Type -Temporary, MK Industries, Inc, Newport News, VA
https://mkprojobs.securedportals.com/Result.aspx?jobid=15
18.) Cartographer Journeyman, MCR, St. Louis, MO
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=2044
19.) SIGINT Systems Engineer, TASC, Fort Belvoir, VA
http://careers.tasc.com/job/Fort-Belvoir-SIGINT-Systems-Engineer-VA-22060/66543200/
20.) Junior/Mid Level Systems Engineer, TASC, Fort Huachuca, AZ
http://careers.tasc.com/job/Fort-Huachuca-JuniorMid-Level-Systems-Engineer-AZ-85613/70782000/
21.) Cyber Security Engineer/Scientist-487, The MIL Corporation, Pax River, Maryland
https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MILCORP&cws=1&rid=487
22.) Cyber Security Intern-488, The MIL Corporation, Pax River, Maryland
https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MILCORP&cws=1&rid=488
23.) Technical Writer, USTRANSCOM Program Analysis and Financial Management Directorate, MCR, Scott AFB, IL
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 technical writer will support the USTRANSCOM Program Analysis and Financial Management Directorate and will include the following duties:
- Provide document management, tracking and collaboration using computing tools supporting knowledge management initiatives
- Work with knowledge management projects, manage strategic communications and information flow
- Update information, materials and reporting tools for the Financial Management Certification program, training, and professional development opportunities as well as compile, edit and produce the Weekly Activity Report (WAR)
- Manage briefing information and tasking deadlines
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma
- 4 years of experience with developing and editing technical documents, extracting and compiling financial management and knowledge information from documentation
- Ability to enter data and perform computer assisted analysis of information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with MS-Windows and MS-Office applications and software
Additional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in technical documentation, editing, writing and compiling knowledge information from documentation
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
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=2050
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