Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for June 16, 2010

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter – DEFCON 1 Newsletter for June 16, 2010
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“One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anybody.”
– Mother Teresa

Today’s newsletter comes to you from Karlskrona, Sweden, home of the Royal Swedish Navy.

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 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.)  Lead Program Plan & Control Analyst, Washington Consulting Government Services, Inc., Arlington, VA
2.)  Director of Communications, Military Families United, Washington, D.C.
3.)  Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (GS-1035-12), Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. 
4.)  Aviation Systems Research Analyst, CSC, Cambridge, Massachusetts
5.)  Sr. Network Engineer – Top Secret Clearance, Catapult Technology, Arlington, VA 6.)  Special Advisor – STRATCOM, JIEDDO-JCOE, SAIC, Fort Irwin, California
7.)  Systems Engineer II, Aerosonic Corporation, Clearwater, Florida
8.)  Systems Engineer ( Unmanned Systems), DRS Training & Control Systems, Fort Walton Beach, FL
9.)  Financial Technician, Comptroller Department, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
 10.)  Sr. Program Analyst (Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Systems), ITT Corporation, Arlington, VA
11.)  Communications Director, American Security Project, Washington, D.C.
12.)  Chief of Party, Good Governance Project, Montenegro

…and more!

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

1.)  Lead Program Plan & Control Analyst, Washington Consulting Government Services, Inc., Arlington, VA

Responsibilities
 
 1. Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the assigned program from inception through completion
2. Manage technical and administrative staff and provide ongoing direction in the performance of the assigned program
3. Develop and monitor program plan including time and cost estimates
4. Ensure project outputs are delivered on schedule and within funding
5. Establish milestones and monitor adherence to program plan and schedule, identify program problems, and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
6. Prioritize workload and determines staffing levels and any adjustments in staffing
7. Maintain a staffing level to ensure technical quality and appropriate experience levels are consistent with current and projected project activities
8. Review reports and briefings prepared by technical staff for quality
9. Prepare and deliver formal briefings
10. Ensure that appropriate training is delivered to program staff
11. Establish and maintain effective relationships with customer and other outside agencies 

Qualifications 

BA/BS degree plus 10 – 15 years of professional experience, preferably in a research and development (R&D), science and technology (S&T), and/or program management environment. Previous Naval support experience desired, but not required. Outstanding analytical, written, and verbal skills. Flexibility in supporting long-term projects and short-term tasks. Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite.  Experience in summarizing detailed data.  Communicate financial information effectively, both orally and in writing, to Mangers without a financial background.
SECRET clearance 

http://www.alionscience.com/erecruit/dsp_erecruit.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=11879

2.)  Director of Communications, Military Families United, Washington, D.C.
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=296400038

***  From Ed Buczek:

Ned,

Please post on JOTW and DEFCON1.

3.)  Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (GS-1035-12), Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. 

Award-winning newspaper and community relations program.  Programs have been recognized at state, Navy and federal level.  Special advisor to installation commanding officer.  Responsible for Internal communication, external communication to include traditional and social media.  Also responsible for Navy Community Service Program, speaking opportunities and distinguished visitors.  Other responsibilities include community planning liaison (encroachment, land use, etc.,) cable franchise and key member of emergency operations center for naval reactors, weapons of mass destruction and weather. Supervises two Navy mass communication specialists, GS-1035-9 and contract newspaper editor.  Must be able to maintain TS clearance, provide annual financial disclosure and participate in drug urinalysis program.  This will not be an advertised position.  Applicants must use Navy CHART  (https://chart
 .donhr.navy.mil) and apply to job announcement DON1035 (open continuous) and select Kings Bay as job location choice.  We are looking to fill by August.

Potential applicants may contact me for additional information or questions.

Ed Buczek
Public Affairs Officer
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
Kings Bay, GA 31547
(W) 912-573-4718
(C) 912-674-6818

Find more about Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay:
www.cnic.navy.mil/kingsbay
www.kingsbayperiscope.com
www.facebook.com/nsbkingsbay

4.)  Aviation Systems Research Analyst, CSC, Cambridge, Massachusetts
http://jobs.aviationtoday.com/c/job.cfm?site%5Fid=1710&jb=6749887

5.)  Sr. Network Engineer – Top Secret Clearance, Catapult Technology, Arlington, VA http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=88236922

***  From Amy M. Grimes, PHR:

6.)  Special Advisor – STRATCOM, JIEDDO-JCOE, SAIC, Fort Irwin, California

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide Strategic Communications support to the JIEDDO-JCOE.

Responsibilities encompass developing an overarching strategic communications plan; coordinating internal and external communications to ensure consistency of message and to maximize efficiency; directing media relations and providing materiel production support.

Develop JIEDDO JCOE Communications Plan (and Information Campaign) to reinforce JIEDDO HQ Stratcom Communications Plan; Develop JCOE JOFG metrics.

Facilitate a Working Group to plan and execute JCOE Outreach efforts; attend JIEDDO-JCOE outreach events to validate metrics and enhance success

In coordination with JCOE leadership, develop, recommend, coordinate, and execute Media Engagements and Publicity Information Campaigns at the JCOE and other training locations in support of the JIEDDO-JCOE’s organizational mission, vision and values.

Serve as the JCOE Blog Master (OPSEC assumed). Maintain JCOE Blog and provide weekly input; track feedback and derive trends. Advise JIEDDO and JCOE leadership on emerging trends and issues

Coordinate and provide content updates JCOE page/section of the JIEDDO Intranet Website

Conduct “Exit Interviews” with all departing personnel in order to retaining institutional knowledge, build success stories cache, and support JIEDDO’s historian collection tasks

REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS:
BS/BA degree
Fifteen plus (15 +) years of communications experience, including experience working in a joint military environment. Familiarity with Media Relations, Community Outreach and Internal Communications is critical.
Must be capable of identifying, tracking and conducting appropriate speaking opportunities for JCOE leadership, developing presentations and coaching speakers for same, and developing written communication materials.
Clearance Required: Must currently hold a Secret Clearance
Submit resumes to: www.saic.com/career/
Requisition ID: 172812
Or directly to this website:
https://cp-its-rmprd.saic.com/main/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?/31VLE332E6MMDVO94BBER9JJ0Y2V7GYT8EW0Z2JDYJZ2N4VTS4JKNEHLR8LAY66FCTHBVRY6Z01ESOQZ9HMDXDCQJUJTXNY2YSUSTCQGHX0KXDBD63SF5NY1TJ0UHZCVV8SATG3ZW5OIRSYZYI605JSEX8IRSEX8JFDVFP4W

Thank you,
Amy M. Grimes, PHR
Senior Recruiter; SAIC
Amy.M.Grimes@saic.com

7.)  Systems Engineer II, Aerosonic Corporation, Clearwater, Florida
http://jobs.aviationtoday.com/c/job.cfm?site%5Fid=1710&jb=6767285

8.)  Systems Engineer ( Unmanned Systems), DRS Training & Control Systems, Fort Walton Beach, FL
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?job_did=J3H34Z76CNZB7BQ0W8N

9.)  Financial Technician, Comptroller Department, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
http://www.usna.edu/jobinfo/financialtechGS-0503-G-06.htm
 
 10.)  Sr. Program Analyst (Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Systems), ITT Corporation, Arlington, VA
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=591&ji=2454851&sn=I
 
 ***  From Jim Ludes:

Ned—

Would like to submit the following to your site.  Please let me know if you need anything else.

Many thanks!
Jim

11.)  Communications Director, American Security Project, Washington, D.C.

The American Security Project, a Washington, D.C.-based bipartisan public policy research and education organization, seeks a full-time middle-to-senior level communications professional to direct its national communications strategy.  The ASP Communications Director will work with members of the national media, editorial boards, bloggers and peer organizations to raise the public profile of the Project, its fellows and its prestigious board of directors, and disseminate its work product.  The Communications Director will also manage the release of ASP reports, analyses, and events, and direct content development and maintenance of the organization’s website and blog.  This position requires experience in managing multiple projects and third party vendors, such as media consultants and graphic designers, and exceptional writing and editing skills.  Candidates with 3+ years of professional experience in journalism, policy, campaign organization, government or corporate communications, and a strong interest in national security issues, should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:

Jim Ludes
Executive Director, American Security Project
jludes@americansecurityproject.org

The American Security Project (ASP) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy research and education initiative dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of a range of national security and foreign policy issues.  Learn more at: www.americansecurityproject.org.

***  From Pat Valdata:

Hi, Ned. Maybe this one is better for your defense job list?
Pat

Contact Manny DIRECTLY at: mmiranda@att.net
 
12.)  Chief of Party, Good Governance Project, Montenegro

Project Summary:

The 5-Year USAID- funded Good Governance Project in Montenegro will work to improve the transparency, accountability and efficiency of business licensing and permitting activities, seek to reduce corruption in the justice sector by improving court processes and strengthen civil society’s ability to monitor these government reforms.
Position Summary: The Rule of Law Coordinator will work to improve the functionaing of the courts and judicial administration.
Qualifications
10+ Years of experience in good governance programming, including: rule of law, anti-corruption, e-governance, public administration and civil society
•B Sc in a relevant discipline; MS preferred
•Prior experience in EU markets and in developing, transition or post-conflict countries
•At least 5 years of experience as Chief of Party/Team Leader for rule of law, anti-corruption and/or public administration project
•Ability to establish strong relationships with officials for host government and to develop a network of contacts among international donors and local counterparts.
•Demonstrated leadership, management and team-building abilities
•Effective interpersonal and communication skills
•General planning and analytical skills
•Fluency in English
 Contact Manny DIRECTLY at: mmiranda@att.net

Battle Command Software Systems Engineer, Cubic Applications, Inc., Grafenwoehr, Germany

Essential Job Duties:
  ' Operate simulation model to model interfaces of fielded constructive federations and gaming models and specifically the RTI for JLCCTC MRF-C/W and ERF, and JLVC federations.
' Participate in simulation federation/model beta, integration and regression testing of all fielded constructive and gaming federations/models. Testing includes database creation, system administration, functional operation, and test case creation and feedback. All testing includes and account for battle command integration requirements in conjunction with the contract and be to the standards as directed and in accordance with Government requirements.
' Operate Live Virtual Constructive Gaming (LVCG) interfaces to BC systems. Operate simulation model to model interfaces of fielded constructive federations and gaming models and specifically the RTI for MRF-C/W federation. Data passed is useable to the training audience.
' Participate in the Joint Exercise Life Cycle and provide input to exercise technical planning. Input is technically achievable and meets commander's training objectives.
' Provides liaison to identify and coordinate intelligence training objectives for input to and development of exercise design in conjunction with JELC cycle in support of commander's training objectives.
' Execute the integration of current and new systems and capabilities.
' Provide planning support for integrating new systems and capabilities. System integration includes modifications and upgrades to the existing systems.
     
Mental/Physical Requirements:

  – Ability to perform tasks under deadlines.
– Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
– Ability to work with senior Government and Industry leaders.
– Must have a very high degree of attention to detail.
– Must be capable of working at a computer terminal for extended periods.
– Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills.
– Must be capable of transporting and lifting 50 pound boxes of documents and equipment.
– Must be able to travel unassisted foreign and domestic.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Top Secret/SCI access.
     
Education/Experience Requirements:
 
  ' A Bachelor's degree and 3 years of specialized service. Substitutions in education and experience will be allowed in accordance with Army in Europe regulation 715-9.
' IA certification may be required, depending on level of system architecture and specific engineering duties assigned: Level 1 & 2 ' CISSP; Level 3 ' ISSEP or ISSAP.
' Expertise in implementing software systems engineering process, including development, integration, and testing process is required.
' Experience with US DoD modeling and simulation, and chemical and biological defense programs is highly desirable
' Experience with Joint Exercise Life Cycle is preferred.
' Ability to document and update processes.

http://jobs.cubic.com/opportunities/process/?action=viewdetails&jobref=12863&sessID=163da8b15e1d0f20db36f0b2fec4b922a5976d94e585cdfcb7a8b2db865ada3b

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