Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for August 26, 2009

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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. 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.) Technical Editor/Writer Lead, Alion Science and Technology, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Durham, NC

2.) Sr. Planning Professionals, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

3.) Media and Senior Media Analysts, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

4.) Studio Manager and Broadcast Journalists/Engineers, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

5.) Webmaster, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

6.) Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher, Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

7.) Communications and Public Affairs Advisor, CNA, Alexandria, VA

8.) Intern, Public Affairs Office, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Navy, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C

9.) Chief Engineer, Global Maritime Systems, The Boeing Company, Arlington, VA

10.) COP/CIP Watch Support, Fulcrum IT, NIMITZ Operational Intelligence Center Global Maritime Watch, Suitland, MD

11.) Intelligence Analyst, Harding Security, Charlottesville, VA

12.) Senior Technical Writer – Space Systems Background, Alion Science and Technology, Arlington, VA

13.) Advanced Geospatial Intelligence and ONIR Specialist (JI), Wallach Associates, Inc., Suitland, MD

14.) Project Manager, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Schafer Corporation, Washington, DC

15.) Avionics Systems Engineer, DCS, Lexington Park, MD

16.) Army Combat Vehicles Maintenance Services Market Development Director, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Herndon, VA

17.) Technical Services Market Development Director, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Herndon, VA

18.) Director of Intelligence and Identity Management Services, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Herndon, VA

19.) Radar Signature and Sensor Analyst (01.07.02-31), Dynetics, Huntsville, AL

20.) Managing editor, UNDERSEA WARFARE Magazine, Alion Science and Technology, Washington, D.C.

21.) Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer, Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Lab, Laurel, MD

22.) Defense Analyst – Communications, L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Crystal City, VA

*** And more…

*** GWC SNA is pleased to announce that Rear Admiral Frank Pandolfe, Director, Surface Warfare Division OPNAV 86, will be the speaker at our September luncheon.

Monday, 24 September 2009

Speaker:Rear Admiral Frank C. Pandolfe, USN

Location:Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Check-In at 1130, Lunch at 1200

*** Surface Navy Association's Annual Surface Warfare Party

As we head into the summer and get ready for the busy month of September, please mark your calendars to attend the Surface Navy Association's Annual Surface Warfare Party on September 19 at the Washington Navy Yard Navy Museum. This has been a well-attended and popular event, and this year's party will be no exception. Heavy Hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine will be provided for a small fee. In addition to being popular for our area Surface Warriors, this is also an event you can invite your friends and family to attend. It is a casual affair with no speaker, and offers a chance for us to gather and network in a terrific setting.

Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 1830-2100
Location: Washington Navy Yard, Navy Museum

Preregistration is required: http://www.navysna.org/Events/SWParty/2009/GenInfo.htm
Visit the chapter website for information on other GWC upcoming events: http://128.121.188.113/washington/GWCIndex.htm

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

1.) Technical Editor/Writer Lead, Alion Science and Technology, Durham, NC

Job Ref. No. 10714

Responsibilities:

Coordinate preparation of contract required deliverable products, such as Monthly and Annual Reports, Quality Management Plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Plans. Track deliverable products and prompt technical staff to assure completion by due dates. Review and edit manuscripts, journal articles, proposals, and other documents for format, accuracy, clarity, and completeness; confer with authors and respond to authors queries in person, by telephone and email. Effectively coordinate insertion of graphics into publication to minimize file size while maintaining quality. Serve as primary liaison to journals to ensure specific journal formats are followed and all materials are supplied. Assist in major rewrites for manuscripts to respond to peer review comments. Design and prepare computer generated presentations. Troubleshoot and resolve problems associated with corrupted or malfunctioning files submitted by technical personnel. Work effectively under tight deadlines to produce quality-appropriate documents.

Qualifications

BA (MA-preferred) in English. 10 years experience in technical editing and in trade publication layout and production. Must have strong skills in working on deadline, editing input from authors for whom English may be a second language, and organization skills to maintain workflow. Familiarity with environmental science and engineering terminology and USEPA report formats is plus. Capability to maintain efficiency and flexibility to change priorities as customers requirements evolve and a strong aptitude for multi-tasking. Must be expert at using Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Paint Shop Pro, PowerPoint, and OCR. Must be proficient in software conversion procedures (e.g., WordPerfect to Word). US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain Department of Defense Secret level 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.

http://www.alionscience.com/erecruit/dsp_erecruit.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=10714

*** High-Priority JOTW “Can't Wait” opportunities from Avisar

Mr. Lundquist

It is respectfully requested that the following employment opportunities be posted in your publication.

Thank you,

Your friends at Avisar, Inc.

2.) Sr. Planning Professionals , Avisar, Iraq and Afghanistan

Immediate requirement for senior PAO planning professionals with past experience in designing, organizing and executing complex strategic and operational media operations. Knowledge of mission analysis, CONOPs and writing Operations Orders with solid experience with MS Office software desired. SAMS graduates a plus. U.S. citizenship and security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance required. If interested submit a cover letter, a detailed resume, references and availability for employment to hr@Avisarinc.com. Position Title MUST be entered into subject line.