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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for May 20, 2009

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“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.”

— Arthur Ashe

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. DECFON 1 brings you job opportunities every week, and counts on members like you to submit job listings to share and post in this newsletter.

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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.) Military Analyst – Principal, Alion Science and Technology, Pascagoula, MS

2.) Program Manager, ICRC, VSE, Alexandria, VA

3.) Sr Specialist-Communications, General Dynamics AIS, Fairfax, VA

4.) Undergraduate Internship Program-NCS, CIA, Honolulu, HI

5.) HQ Marine Corps EW Requirement Support, Electronic Warfare Associates, Pentagon, Arlington, VA

6.) Electronic Warfare Officer Instructor, SAIC, Lackland Afb, TX

7.) Red Team Analyst, Detica, BAE Systems, Arlington, VA

8.) Electronic Warfare Engineers, Syracuse Research, San Antonio, TX

9.) Electronic Warfare Systems Eng, Johns Hopkins University/applied Physics Lab, Laurel, MD

10.) Technical Writer/Editor IV, Sr. Communications Coordinator (BITS-PAX-192), Bowhead, Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, Patuxent River, MD

11.) Technical Writer/Editor II (BST-CRANE-06), Bowhead, Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, Crane, IN

12.) Director of Operations, Chenega Corporation, Tampa, Florida

13.) Senior Technical Advisor for Health Systems and Health Care Financing, United States Agency for International Development, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

14.) Data Communications Systems Engineer, Modeling and Simulation, Mission1st Group Inc., Aberdeen, MD

12.) Attache/Analyst/HUMINT Trainer, Joint Military Attaché School. SRA International, Washington, DC

13.) Supervisory General Engineer, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Cambridge, Massachusetts

14.) Senior Media Analyst, Cubic Applications, Inc., San Diego, California

15.) Aircraft Mechanic/Weapons II-3408, Camber, Creech AFB, NV

16.) Eng – Sr Field (Warner Robins-Software / TPS), BAE SYSTEMS Inf&Elec Sys Intg, Nashua, New Hampshire

17.) Research Analyst, CNA, Alexandria, VA

18.) Program Analyst at Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF South), Key West, FL

19.) Executive Admin Assistant (with Tech Writer/Editor Experience), Alion Science and Technology, Washington, DC

20.) Editor/Writer, QinetiQ North America, Monterey, CA

21.) Network Operations Engineer – System Administrator 4, Boeing, Springfield, VA

22.) MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Key Largo, FL

23.) Program Management Principal Leader, CSC, FORT BELVOIR, VA

*** And more…

*** This is Memorial Day weekend. Fly your flag!

*** Fly with the Blue Angels over Annapolis…from the cockpit:

*** Battle of Midway Commemoration Dinner

Wednesday, 3 June 2009

Army Navy Country Club

Reception 1830

Dinner 1900

This year marks the 67th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway. On June 4th 1942, a vastly outnumbered and outgunned U.S. Fleet defeated the finest of the Imperial Japanese Navy in the waters off a small Pacific Atoll named Midway. Their daring combination of intelligence, tactics, courage and sacrifice forever changed the course of the war and world history.

In 1999 then Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jay L. Johnson announced that beginning with the 2000 observance, June 4 would become as significant as Oct. 13 — the Navy's birthday. “Twice a year, we will pause as a Navy to reflect upon our proud heritage and to build in all hands a renewed awareness of our tradition and history,” Johnson said.

For the past several years the Battle of Midway has been commemorated in the month of June in Washington DC. This year the Battle of Midway Commemoration is being sponsored by a number of Associations and Foundations including Association of Naval Aviation, Naval Historical Foundation, Naval Order of the United States, The Navy League of the United States, The United States Navy Memorial Foundation, Surface Navy Association, and the Tailhook Association.

For more information and to register for the dinner please visit http://www.midwaycommemoration.org

One other event is being planned to commemorate the Battle of Midway in the DC Area. The Naval District Washington will host a wreath laying ceremony at 1100 on 4 June at the Navy Memorial, located at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington DC. Chief of Naval Operation ADM Gary Roughead has issued a NAVADMIN message about the Midway commemorations here and around the country. A link to this can be found on the website at http://www.midwaycommemoration.org

*** There will be a Corporate Gray “Security Clearance” Job Fair at the DoubleTree Hotel – Crystal City (near the Pentagon City metro stop) on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Job fair hours are 10 am to 2 pm. This job fair is only for job seekers with a Department of Defense security clearance of Secret or higher. The security clearance must either be active (using it now) or current (used within the past 2 years).

Up to 40 employers will be participating; including: Lockheed Martin, IBM, Raytheon, Defense Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, BAE Systems, McAfee, Battelle, and more!

Pre-registration is encouraged through Corporate Gray Online, www.CorporateGray.com. By pre-registering for this event, “cleared” job seekers will make their resumes available in advance to the participating companies and get the Employer Directory the weekend before the event.

*** Surface Navy Association Golf Tournament – June 3, 2009

The Greater Washington Chapter summer golf tournament is scheduled for June 3 at Fort Belvoir. Registration is now open online at www.navysna.org or at the following link:

https://www.navysna.org/Events/Golf/Summer2009/2009SpringGWCGolfRegistration.asp

*** Read the comments that followed Captain Jeff “Broadside” Bacon’s remarks at the SNA Dining Out:

http://128.121.188.113/washington/Broadsideblog.htm

*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:

1.) Military Analyst – Principal, Alion Science and Technology, Pascagoula, MS

Job Ref. No. 10197

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and technical services in support of in-service Navy MAAC ships during maintenance periods and overhauls. Provide waterfront engineering, logistics and training support to assigned ships. Visit assigned ships regularly and review the material and operational status of equipment. Provide information regarding the preparation and support services required in advance of ship systems and equip alterations. Participate in planning for systems and equipment maintenance, repair and replacement, provide guidance in integrating such efforts with planned maintenance periods and overhauls. Visit ships during maintenance periods and provide recommendations regarding the work being performed.

Qualifications

Position requires extensive experience in US Navy ship repair environment. Candidate must have an extensive, hands-on experience in conducting advanced planning and execution of Navy ship repair and overhaul. Position requires knowledge of shipyard operations, work package development, shipboard site survey, ship information drawings and MSMO contracts. Position requires knowledge of Navy shipboard systems. Position requires candidates to possess the mobility and strength to climb ladders and maneuver in confined spaces. Also requires experience in operation of shipboard gas turbine operations, maintenance and overhaul. Bachelor Degree required plus 15 years of relevant experience but may be waived with 20 years experience or more. Candidate must have experience in advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis, Computer literate and proficiency in Microsoft applications, excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills and must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.

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.

https://erecruit.alionscience.com/psc/H89ER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=10197

2.) Program Manager, ICRC, VSE, Alexandria, VA

Program Manager

ICRC, a subsidiary of the VSE Corporation, is a growing program and construction management company, headquartered in Alexandria, VA. We are seeking a Program Manager as a contingent hire for a major US Air Force proposal. The Program Manager will support contracts issued by the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE).

Tasks will include:

Managing day-to-day contract operations, possibly involving multiple projects and groups of personnel at multiple locations

Organizing, directing, and coordinating the planning and production of all contract support activities.

Demonstrating written and oral communication skills.

Maintaining and managing the client interface at the senior levels of the client organization.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree

A minimum of 3 years Program Management experience.

Former USAF O5-O7 with experience as a Base Civil Engineer, or an equivalent senior civilian position within the USAF, desired.

ICRC offers an excellent benefits package and competitive salary. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume.

ICRC is a drug and alcohol free environment; pre-employment screening is required.

Visit ICRC Careers site at: http://careers.icrcsolutions.com/

http://careers.icrcsolutions.com/Careers.aspx?adata=M%2fjmjkfACFzD237FHHNH%2fu39IJEP7NVikB57o7yUfETjh4zMy2BgCkj%2fWdXAaM%2blFW5DPd4j6LFEwnMHJ%2f%2bU7w%3d%3d

3.) Sr Specialist-Communications, General Dynamics AIS, Fairfax, VA

http://jobview.monster.com:80/GetJob.aspx?JobID=80982533

4.) Undergraduate Internship Program-NCS, CIA, Honolulu, HI

http://cia.jobamatic.com/a/jbb/job-details/55611

5.) HQ Marine Corps EW Requirement Support, Electronic Warfare Associates, Pentagon, Arlington, VA

http://www.ewa.com/employGSI-272.html

6.) Electronic Warfare Officer Instructor, SAIC, Lackland Afb, TX

https://cp-its-rmprd.saic.com/main/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?/2HZ7D52IHSLPFTIWI5D2LZWTFV1V26ZD4S4IYIMZXLYIQQUZSOFXVSH1P930XM8NCVHC2RLQYG28FERJBHX3XXEQ20JA1APKZCWT42PWFXIEXXDDGPRV3NNFSZ4H9HCBYVJSSW7MNRP2TT9LZ22E6DRV0UHTRV0UIHDBGIDC

7.) Red Team Analyst, Detica, BAE Systems, Arlington, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28175471

8.) Electronic Warfare Engineers, Syracuse Research, San Antonio, TX

http://www.intelligencecareers.com/jobs_nl/jobview.cfm?jobid=997638&refsrc=shpaidTX&jsc=d012345

9.) Electronic Warfare Systems Eng, Johns Hopkins University/applied Physics Lab, Laurel, MD

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28047356

10.) Technical Writer/Editor IV, Sr. Communications Coordinator (BITS-PAX-192), Bowhead, Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, Patuxent River, MD

Job Description

Develop, coordinate, implement, and/or administer public affairs programs directed primarily toward the media and military. Assist with planning, procedure development, and major initiative oversight. Coordinate and monitor interviews between NAVAIR program managers and local and national media outlets concerning major naval aviation programs. Perform research on various issues and help prepare NAVAIR personnel for media contact. Make special arrangements for information exchanges, new conferences, and other public affairs events as needed. Take photographs to support communications activities and assignments. Write speeches and scripts for senior NAVAIR officers and help train them in risk management when dealing with the media to ensure that it represents the best interest of the U.S. Navy and is consistent with established company public affairs objectives and policies. Facilitate mid- and upper-level management/program teams in communicating goals by attending their meetings, making recommendations and forming communication strategies and plans for the team. Act as a n internal expert, consultant, and project manager, and represents NAVAIR to external groups.

Required Skills

Bachelors Degree in mass communication, journalism, marketing, or a related writing intensive field required with minimum 8 years experience in communication, marketing or writing field.

Required Experience

More than 8 years professional experience. Management is typically the next higher level.

https://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=285611&company_id=15697&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=976214&level=levelid2&levelid2=101963&parent=BowheadTechnical%20and%20ProfessionalServices%3B%3B%3BTechnical%20Writing&startflag=3

11.) Technical Writer/Editor II (BST-CRANE-06), Bowhead, Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, Crane, IN

https://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=285601&company_id=15697&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=976214&level=levelid2&levelid2=101963&parent=BowheadTechnical%20and%20ProfessionalServices%3B%3B%3BTechnical%20Writing&startflag=3

12.) Director of Operations, Chenega Corporation, Tampa, Florida

http://www.clearancejobs.com/index.php?action=view_job&jobID=1192144

13.) Senior Technical Advisor for Health Systems and Health Care Financing, United States Agency for International Development, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7RKL6K

14.) Data Communications Systems Engineer, Modeling and Simulation, Mission1st Group Inc., Aberdeen, MD

http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.aspx?JobID=79865866

12.) Attache/Analyst/HUMINT Trainer, Joint Military Attaché School. SRA International, Washington, DC

http://www.intelligencecareers.com/jobs/jobview.cfm?jobid=1735846&refsrc=shpaidTX

13.) Supervisory General Engineer, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Cambridge, Massachusetts

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=81001026

14.) Senior Media Analyst, Cubic Applications, Inc., San Diego, California

Lead and manage a team of media researchers and analysts, and direct the production of periodic and special Media Effects Analysis Reports to DoD and other Governmental customers. The Senior analyst will conduct final research and analysis of the required reports, will plan the schedule of the team to meet customer product deadlines, will conduct telephonic and face-to-face discussions with customers concerning their needs; and will determine and promulgate to the team a set of media research requirements which will guide the development and production of the various reports. The senior media analyst will also be the principal point of contact with the division media director and the program senior mentor, ensuring all products are within the scope of the contract, but also meet or exceed the expectations of the customer. The senior media analyst will be familiar with and conversant in all forms of electronic media and social networking functionality, and will be able to acquire working knowledge of database manipulation for specialized software used in the analysis of information gained through electronic or other sources. The senior media analyst will also be familiar with effects assessment in all aspects of information operations relating to policy, media crises response, and deliberate planning. Candidate will supervise the monitoring of the full spectrum of open source media reporting.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

– Exceptional communication skills, especially well equipped to write clearly, concisely and with logical organization.

– Ability to work under stress and complete short fuse requirements.

– Must be of sound physical and mental condition.

– Must be able to travel frequently to overseas locations and in non-exotic foreign countries.

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

Education/Experience Requirements:

Candidate must have a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree from an accredited college or university and must be able to demonstrate scholarly writing ability. A Master's degree or work toward a graduate degree is desired and preferable. Experience in the Public Relations field is desired. The extent of the candidate's experience with leadership and the direction of highly educated individuals will be a prime consideration for job qualification. Individuals must have the ability to articulate the media team's work progress and intentions to senior military customers and their staffs.

http://jobs.cubic.com/opportunities/process/?action=viewdetails&jobref=10731&sessID=a3be88306bd662564d937598b32b09e39396e4b6bf0c76618f5e85f9031725f3

15.) Aircraft Mechanic/Weapons II-3408, Camber, Creech AFB, NV

http://www.camber.com/

16.) Eng – Sr Field (Warner Robins-Software / TPS), BAE SYSTEMS Inf&Elec Sys Intg, Nashua, New Hampshire

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28175461

17.) Research Analyst, CNA, Alexandria, VA

We are looking for applicants at all experience levels, for full-time, part-time, or term employment. Candidates must have advanced degrees in the physical sciences, engineering, operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, international relations, or related disciplines. A successful applicant will think,speak, and write clearly. We value imaginative and creative approaches and expect our analysts to see beyond surface details to the core of a problem and to devise logical and, above all, practical solutions. Our approach emphasizes:

Developing solutions based on firsthand observations of real-world events

*Solving unstructured problems

*Working directly with clients

We offer compelling problems, a team approach, extensive computer resources, opportunities for field assignments in the U.S. and abroad and competitive salaries and benefits.

CNA

4825 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311

http://www.cna.org/careers/openings.aspx

18.) Program Analyst at Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF South), Key West, FL

As the Program Analyst at Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF South), J3 Directorate, you will be involved with counter-narco terrorism operation policies, programs and projects. You will provide management and technical support and manage resources in the J3 Directorate. You will work in a unique environment with all military services (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard) and a multitude of interagencies (e.g. CBP, DEA, DIA, FBI, etc.).

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=81030953

19.) Executive Admin Assistant (with Tech Writer/Editor Experience), Alion Science and Technology, Washington, DC

Job Ref. No. 1019

Responsibilities

Executive Assistant, Writer provides direct support to Navy acquisition Program Manger.

Spends at least half of each working day at customer site. Serves as liaison for all administrative matters between the Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Executives, senior managers, clients, and employees. Coordinates complex and important projects, presentations, and logistical details to ensure smooth operation of the organization. May have access to highly confidential information. Interfaces with customer or technical staff to determine technical writing and editing needs. Creates, develops, plans, writes, and edits moderately complex technical documents and presentations for publication. Edits documentation for style, clarity, consistency, and adherence to guidelines. Uses discretion, judgment, and thorough knowledge of policies and practices to respond independently to requests for information and compose correspondence.

Checks classified documentation for proper security markings. Assists in the preparation and coordination of research for briefings and presentations to internal and external audiences. Arranges schedules and meetings and may act on behalf of the Program Office in routine matters.

Receives processes and maintains documents such as time records, travel, invoices, and purchase orders.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience and at least 8 years related experience. Requires excellent communication with interpersonal skills. Excellent writing skills and proven proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling and proofreading. Excellent word processing skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft applications including MS Powerpoint. Knowledge of the Navy and NAVSEA policies and procedures is preferred. Secret security clearance is required after employment.