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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for Jan.
6, 2010
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Issue # 163
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“When we once begin to form good resolutions, God gives us every
opportunity of carrying them out.”
— St John Chrysostom
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.
DEFCON 1 brings you job opportunities every week, and counts on members
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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.) Project Manager 2, Bollinger NYC Sludge Ship, Alion Science and
Technology, Morgan City, LA
2.) Comptroller Analyst with TS/SCI CI Poly, General Dynamics
Information Technology, McLean, VA
3.) Program Manager: DIA/SIA contract with Security Clearance, L-3
Communications MPRI, Alexandria, VA
4.) Senior Materials Scientist, University of Dayton Research
Institute, Dayton, Ohio 5.) Aerospace Engineer, TW Specialists, Inc.,
Denver, Colorado
6.) SYSTEMS ENGINEER – SUPPORTING BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE, LogiCore,
Huntsville, AL
7.) Military Analyst Principal, Provide support to OPNAV N86 for Area
and Ship Self Defense, Systems Engineering / Standard Missile
Requirements Support, Alion Science and Technology, Washington, DC
8.) APS3 MRAP Positions, Honeywell, Charleston, SC
9.) MRAP Planner, Booz Allen Hamilton, Troy, MI
10.) Ballistic Missile Defense Engineer, Johns Hopkins Univ Applied
Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland
11.) Future Business Development Opportunities Available, DHS Systems,
Fort Sill, OK
12.) Laser Electro Optics Technician (LEOT), FLIR, Bozeman, MT
13.) Maritime Sales Representative, North America, FLIR, Fort
Lauderdale, FL
14.) Operations and Support Communications Specialist, Accenture,
Springfield, VA
15.) MRAP Foreign Military Sales Support, Jacobs, Albany, GA
16.) Materials & Process Engineer 2, Broad Area Maritime Surveillance
(BAMS) Metallic Fuselage and Mechanical Subsystems IPT, Strike and
Surveillance Systems Division, Northrop Grumman, Rancho Bernardo, CA
17.) Engineer, SPARTA, Inc., Columbia, MD
18.) Sr. Reliability Engineer, Aurora Flight Sciences, Manassas, VA
19.) Senior Engineer – Flight Operations, Modern Technology Solutions,
Inc., Alexandria, VA
20.) Senior Operations/Lean Six Sigma Analyst-PEO Soldier G3, L-3
Global Security and Engineering Solutions, Fort Belvoir, VA
21.) Electrical Engineer, Rockwell Collins, Warrenton, VA
*** The Surface Navy Association's Twenty Second National Symposium
will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington,
Virginia from 12 to 14 January 2010.
Online registration is now open at www.navysna.org using the National
Symposium link.
Once on the site, please click on the registration tab. There are
several registration options on this page.
Online registration will close at 1400 on Thursday, January 7, 2010.
Anyone wanting to register after 1400 on January 7 must register in
person at the Symposium.
Please email dgarrynavysna@aol.com if you have any registration
questions.
*** From Lisa Shaw:
Ned-
I just want to take this time to thank you for all that you do. I hope
next year brings you and your family the very best. I am grateful for
you.
lisa
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*** He had hair like a girl:
Ned,
Regarding today's quote:
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let
each new year find you a better man.”
~ Benjamin Franklin
I couldn't agree more that I hope each new year finds me a better man!!!
Who knew Franklin was such a feminist visionary!!
Mary D.
*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:
1.) Project Manager 2, Bollinger NYC Sludge Ship, Alion Science and
Technology, Morgan City, LA
Job ID: 11228
Responsibilities
Performs the following functions in the Morgan City, LA area:
As Chief Resident Inspector, manages the field office at Bollinger
Shipyard on behalf of the vessel owner; supervises a staff of
approximately five inspectors/surveyors conducting shipboard surveys and
inspections of hull, machinery and distributive systems for compliance
with the construction contract, regulatory body requirements and
workmanship on behalf of vessel owners.
Monitor shipyard's production schedule.
Review shipyard change orders and provide independent assessment of
validity and cost.
Identify and track construction deficiencies for resolution.
Interface with shipyard personnel, construction manager and vessel
owners.
Investigate and troubleshoot ship system problems.
Review shipyard detail design and construction documentation.
Witness tests and trials.
Assist in resolution of warranty issues post delivery.
Qualifications
Candidate should have a minimum of a BS degree in marine, mechanical or
electrical engineering and a minimum of 15 years experience in
production oversight and experience in hull/steel , propulsion, HVAC,
electrical, auxiliary and fluid systems, piping, and/or testing. Must
have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be familiar
with ABS and USCG rules and regulations and shipyard production
processes. Shipboard operational experience is highly desired. Must
be familiar with the installation of complex ship construction,
machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power
supply systems and ensures requirements are defined and met according to
specifications. Candidate should have the ability to employ existing
guidelines and instructions, guidance from higher-level engineers,
experience, and independent judgment to plan and accomplish task
objectives. Assignments may require the development of improvements to
current techniques and procedures. An active security clearance is
desirable but not required for this position.
http://www.alionscience.com/erecruit/dsp_erecruit.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=11228
2.) Comptroller Analyst with TS/SCI CI Poly, General Dynamics
Information Technology, McLean, VA
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPATH=JELXN1U&je=myrec&APath=1.39.0.27.0&jrjob=true&sc_cmp2=10_JobMat_JobDet&Job_DID=J3H3T878XWYZ03BJNBC&ff=39
3.) Program Manager: DIA/SIA contract with Security Clearance, L-3
Communications MPRI, Alexandria, VA
http://www.clearancejobs.com/index.php?action=view_job&jobID=1243870
4.) Senior Materials Scientist, University of Dayton Research
Institute, Dayton, Ohio
https://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1260802190373
5.) Aerospace Engineer, TW Specialists, Inc., Denver, Colorado
http://denver.olx.com/aerospace-engineer-iid-63055948
6.) SYSTEMS ENGINEER – SUPPORTING BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE, LogiCore,
Huntsville, AL
http://www.findjobsnet.com/Aerospace-Aviation-Defense/Find-job-SYSTEMS-ENGINEER-SUPPORTING-BALLISTIC-MISSILE-DEFENSE-523886.htm
7.) Military Analyst Principal, Provide support to OPNAV N86 for Area
and Ship Self Defense, Systems Engineering / Standard Missile
Requirements Support, Alion Science and Technology, Washington, DC
Job ID: 11232
Responsibilities
Provide support to OPNAV N86 for Area and Ship Self Defense, Systems
Engineering / Standard Missile Requirements Support. Responsibilities
include:
-Coordination of preparation of milestone documentation in support of
the ORD Development and JROC approval.
-Assist in preparation of briefs, papers, and procurement and
installation schedules related to program cost, schedule, and
performance.
-Provide programming, planning and budgeting support which would include
review budget exhibits, develop quad charts, initiate BTR action, and
develop briefs.
-Assist and prepare impact statements, white papers, and executive
summaries to support Congressional queries, DoD, other Government agency
or industry inquiries.
-Prepare power point briefs, written reports, official correspondence to
assist the Division Director/Branch Head. Support test and evaluation
planning.
-Assist in preparation of Funding, Risk Management, MCP analysis and
procurement and installation schedules.
-Assist in preparation of Reports, studies, and MCP and FNC analysis and
input.
-Participate in the Working groups, provide assistance with monitoring
and oversight of budget and assist in budget plus-up execution.
-Assist in supporting IPTs, special advisory groups, off-sites, working
groups. This will include Echelon II Review, minutes, analysis.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline plus
15 years experience or more than 20 years experiences as a military
officer, preferably as a Surface Warfare Officer. Master's degree plus
12 years work experience or doctorate plus 8 years of work experience.
In rare circumstances, education and/or experience requirements may be
decreased or waived if the individual has an extraordinary educational
background or uniquely applicable experience or highly specialized
knowledge.
Familiarity with DoD acquisition and requirements, ship operations,
warfare system integration and operations a must.
Working knowledge of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development
System (JCIDS) a plus. Navy ship experience/service a plus.
OPNAV/Pentagon experience a plus. Experience in project management a
plus.
Computer literate and proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Strong writing skills and excellent communication, interpersonal and
presentation skills.
SECRET clearance required.
Alion Science and Technology is an employee-owned technology solutions
company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the
Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial
customers. Building on 70 years of R&D and engineering experience, Alion
brings innovation and insight to multiple business areas: naval
architecture & marine engineering; defense operations; systems
engineering; modeling & simulation; information management & technology;
chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; wireless
spectrum engineering; and industrial technology. Based in McLean,
Virginia, Alion employee-owners are located at major offices, customer
sites and laboratories worldwide.
http://www.alionscience.com/erecruit/dsp_erecruit.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=112132
8.) APS3 MRAP Positions, Honeywell, Charleston, SC
https://honeywell.taleo.net/careersection/9/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=00119208&src=JB-11448
9.) MRAP Planner, Booz Allen Hamilton, Troy, MI
https://bah.taleo.net/careersection/10020/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=01083552
10.) Ballistic Missile Defense Engineer, Johns Hopkins Univ Applied
Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland
http://www.latpro.com/jobs/1829688.html
11.) Future Business Development Opportunities Available, DHS Systems,
Fort Sill, OK
Former Service Member (Senior Non-Commissioned Officer or Commissioned
Officer preferred) that has excellent written and verbal communication
skills. Must be a self starter and able to work independently.
Understands the United States Military Command Structure, Operations,
and Command Post Platforms. Must be able to assist in developing and
implementing a business development plan. Also, required to conduct
scheduled & unscheduled maintenance, emergency service calls and minor
repairs on DRASH Shelters, Utilities Support Trailers (UST's), and
accessories.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, click on the link below and please attach
your resume to the email message. Acceptable formats of resumes are
Microsoft Word documents and .pdf files only.
http://www.drash.com/ContactUs/CareerOpportunities/NewBusinessDevelopment.aspx
12.) Laser Electro Optics Technician (LEOT), FLIR, Bozeman, MT
http://www.flirjobs.com/jobs.cfm
13.) Maritime Sales Representative, North America, FLIR, Fort
Lauderdale, FL
http://www.flirjobs.com/jobs.cfm
14.) Operations and Support Communications Specialist, Accenture,
Springfield, VA
http://www.hirefinders.com/jobdetails/?jobID=1229
15.) MRAP Foreign Military Sales Support, Jacobs, Albany, GA
Requires former active duty/reserve U.S. Marine with current senior
level USMC logistics and supply occupational specialty and experience.
Familiarity/experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) associated
functions and DLA desired. Requires the ability to multi-task as part of
a LOGCOM Program Office organization that plans, directs, executes and
oversights Marine Corps worldwide support for the MRAP program. Must
have a solid understanding of all USMC logistics functions with a strong
supply background. Must be intimately familiar with use of LOGAIS,
possess a sound working knowledge of DoD/Joint and USMC organizational
structure. Strong communications skills/familiarity with Microsoft
Office applications required. Secret clearance/eligibility for same
required.
DUTIES OF POSITION: (This job description has been written to document
the major duties and responsibilities, and the general nature and level
or work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of
all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees
assigned to this job.)
*Support Head, MRAP Program Support Team as a senior member of the
technical support team responsible for Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
functions.
*As part of a USMC/JPO MRAP support team, perform routine FMS management
support functions in support of the MRAP program.
*Provide professional logistics support and consultation, within
applicable regulations, for MRAP Program interactions for/with foreign
representatives, DLA, LOGCOM, and OEMs to research, locate, procure and
track shipments of MRAP components for client nations under the FMS
program.
*Provide subject matter expertise/hands-on direct on-site support of
MRAP FMS functions to include development and implementation of MRAP FMS
standing operating procedures, policies, and guidelines; resource
planning, prioritization, allocation, and distribution;
monitoring/management/coordination of taskers and other deliverables.
*Frequent travel to offsite locations as required.
*Other duties as required.
Education, Training & Experience
Minimum of two (2) years college or vocational training in area of
specialty plus fourteen (14) years relevant experience or any equivalent
combination of education/experience for a total of sixteen (16) years.
https://www.cytiva.com/jacobs/ext/detail.asp?JobID=jacobs11631&source=61
16.) Materials & Process Engineer 2, Broad Area Maritime Surveillance
(BAMS) Metallic Fuselage and Mechanical Subsystems IPT, Strike and
Surveillance Systems Division, Northrop Grumman, Rancho Bernardo, CA
http://careers.northropgrumman.com/ExternalHorizonsWeb/getJobPostDetail.do?sequenceNumber=187612
17.) Engineer, SPARTA, Inc., Columbia, MD
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28831852
18.) Sr. Reliability Engineer, Aurora Flight Sciences, Manassas, VA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=AURORA&cws=1&rid=294
19.) Senior Engineer – Flight Operations, Modern Technology Solutions,
Inc., Alexandria, VA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MTS&cws=1&rid=231
20.) Senior Operations/Lean Six Sigma Analyst-PEO Soldier G3, L-3
Global Security and Engineering Solutions, Fort Belvoir, VA
http://www.sologig.com/Job/results/L-3-Communications-Global-Security-Engineering-Solutions/Senior-Operations-Lean-Six-Sigma-Analyst-PEO-Soldier-G3/VA-Fort-Belvoir/J3G0LB6Q11JH0HZM4CV.aspx
21.) Electrical Engineer, Rockwell Collins, Warrenton, VA
http://seeker.dice.com/jobsearch/servlet/JobSearch?op=101&dockey=xml/0/1/01ce45342bed9283ab1848b5d802b64b@endecaindex&c=1&source=20
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