DEFCON 1 Newsletter for May 16, 2012

by Ned Lundquist
Published on: 05/16/2012
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National Ceremony in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

Monday, May 28, 2012

For more information about the annual ceremonies at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, please contact VVMF at (202) 393-0090 or via e-mail at vvmf@vvmf.org.

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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter

DEFCON 1 Newsletter for May 16, 2012

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“A man without ambition is like a beautiful worm–it can creep, but it cannot fly.”

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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.

 

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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.)  Principal Analyst, MCR, Huntsville, AL

2.)  Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Inspector General, Department of Defense, Alexandria, VA

3.)  Sr Principal Systems Engr, Raytheon, Tucson, AZ

4.)  Language Analyst II, MCR, Fort Meade, MD

5.)  Supervisory Intelligence Specialist, Naval Intelligence Command, Arlington, VA

6.)  Sr. Technical Writer, SAIC, Washington D.C. Metro Area

7.)  Program Manager (RADCON), National Nuclear Security Office of the Assistant Manager for Operations (Pittsburgh), U.S. Department of Energy, West Mifflin, PA

8.)  Network Engineer Leader, CSC, PEARL HARBOR, HI

9.)  Communications Representative, BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems Sector (Endicott, NY or Nashua, NH)

10.)  Military Operations Analyst. Lockheed Martin, Suffolk, VA

11.)  IT Specialist (INFOSEC), U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Army Signal Command, West Point, NY

12.)  Port Engineer MARAD (10569), Crowley Maritime, San Diego, CA

13.)  Senior Policy Analyst (MDA), Delex, Vienna, VA

14.)  Air Defense Project Manager/SME, Northrop Grumman, Lawton, OK

15.)  Research Analyst – CBRN, Institute For Defense Analyses, Alexandria, VA

16.)  Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) SME, USfalcon, Inc., Langley AFB, VA

17.)  Motorized Operations SME, BCDS Inc., Camp Pendleton, CA – 29 Palms, CA – Okinawa, Japan, Camp Lejeune, NC

18.)  Electronics Engineer, Defense Microelectronics Activity, McClellan AFB, Sacramento, CA

19.)  Sr Industrial Security Spec, Raytheon, Andover, Massachusetts

 

…and more!

 

***  National Ceremony in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

 

The Secretary of Defense is hosting the National Announcement and Proclamation Ceremony for the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012.

These tickets are for the seating area directly in front of the Memorial.

Please see more information on the event below.

 

The following is taken from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Web site:

The Memorial Day 2012 ceremonies at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will begin the national commemoration of the Vietnam War’s 50th anniversary.  The Department of Defense’s Office of Commemorations is working with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and National Parks Service for a special and inspiring ceremony to thank and honor America’s Vietnam veterans for their service, valor and sacrifice.

Details on the Memorial Day event follow,  and those planning to attend are asked to make plans early, as access to The Wall and seating will be limited

due to security preparations.

National Ceremony in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

DATE: Monday, May 28, 2012

START TIME: 1:00 pm

LOCATION: Vietnam Veterans Memorial – Enter on Constitution Avenue

CLOSING: 3:30 pm

 

Unlike previous years, formal invitations are being sent by the Secretary of Defense to more than 2,000 Vietnam Veterans, Gold Star family members, wounded veterans, military and other local hospitals, as well as Congressional Vietnam veterans and distinguished guests.  Veteran Service Organizations that have an association with the Vietnam War, each branch of the Military Service, as well as the Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and other governmental leaders have been asked to provide lists of Veterans to be invited.

It will be impossible to accommodate everyone who wishes to be present at the Memorial for the Memorial Day ceremony, but we are making arrangements to provide an additional viewing area on the knoll just to the East of the Wall, and within line of sight of the event.  In addition, attendees will be able to see the events unfold on large video screens at the site.

 

Security will be very restrictive. All  attendees, in either viewing area, will be required to pass through magnetometers. There will be additional restrictions on items that can be carried into the viewing areas. Bottled water or food, knives, weapons of any type, sharp metal objects, such as nail files, etc. will not be allowed past the security screening points.

 

Attendees will need to have a photo ID to pass through security.

 

Invited dignitaries include the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of Joint Chiefs, the Joint Chiefs, Senator Chuck Hagel (a Vietnam veteran) as well as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Secretary of the Interior and other cabinet officials.  Award winning actor and Vietnam era Army veteran, Tom Selleck, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. He will be joined by the Marine Corps Band and the Army Chorus. Other VIP guests include Medal of Honor recipients, General Barry R. McCaffrey, Jan Scruggs of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Fund and others who are or have relatives who are Vietnam veterans.

 

Veteran Service Organizations, Gold Star family members and military leaders will lay wreaths during the ceremony..  Taps and a moment of silence will follow the wreath laying. A fly-over by military aircraft will culminate this tribute to America’s Vietnam veterans and begin a series of nationwide commemorations.

 

The objective of this special ceremony in simple:

 

TO THANK AND HONOR THE SERVICE, VALOR AND SACRIFICE OF VIETNAM VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

 

For more information about the annual ceremonies at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, please contact VVMF at (202) 393-0090 or via e-mail at vvmf@vvmf.org.

 

***  Upcoming events:

 

May 14-20

Spokane, WA

Spokane Navy Week – Lilac Festival

 

May 19

San Diego, CA

USS San Diego (LPD 22)

 

May 19

Torence, CA

Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration

 

May 19-20

Andrews AFB, MD

Andrews AFB Air Show

 

May 23

New York, NY

Hudson River Aerial Display

 

May 23-30

New York, NY

NYC Fleet Week-1812 Celebration

 

May 26-27

Jones Beach, NY

Jones Beach Air Show

 

***

70th Battle of Midway Commemoration Dinner

Sunday, 3 June 2012

Army Navy Country Club, 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA

Dinner Speaker:

Dr. Craig Symonds,

Class of 1957 Distinguished Chair of Naval Heritage at the

United States Naval Academy and Author of

The Battle of Midway (Pivotal Moments in American History)

Other Special Guests Include:  CNO and MCPON

Cost to attend is $60 per person

 

Reception Begins 1800 Dinner at 1900

For more information or to register online http://www.midwaycommemoration.org

 

Sponsored by: Naval Historical Foundation, Naval Order of the United States, The United States Navy Memorial Foundation, Navy League of the United States, Surface Navy Association, Association of Naval Aviation, Association of the United States Navy and the Tailhook Association.

 

One other event being planned to commemorate the Battle of Midway. The Naval District Washington will host a wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial on Monday, 4 June.

e: midwaydinnerdc@aol.com | w: www.midwaycommemoration.org

p: 703-960-6801

 

***  70th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea

 

The Battle of the Coral Sea ended.  It was the first of six battles between opposing aircraft carrier forces in the Pacific during World War II.

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/coralsea/coralsea.htm

 

 

***  From Rodger Dana:

 

EVERY AIRPLANE THAT WAS EVER BUILT
With the link below, you will be able pull up every airplane that was built in every country in the world and every aircraft company. Want to check out almost any airplane ever built in the world? Old, new, military, civilian?  Browse this site for a few minutes. You will be amazed at what has been done in airplane design. The amount of info available is unbelievable. Virtual Airplane Museum

http://www.aviastar.org/index2.html

 

***  Please plan to join your friends and colleagues for a day of golf and networking at Surface Navy Association’s Annual Spring Golf Tournament Wednesday, May 30th, at Fort Belvoir, VA.  Online registration is now open. Please check SNA’s website at http://www.navysna.org/Events/Golf/2012SpringGolf/Index.htm .  Sponsorships are available on a first-come first-served basis and are also outlined on the website.  These sponsorships go quickly, so if interested, please fax in your requests for both the Spring and Fall Tournaments as soon as possible.  Also, please mark your calendars for the Fall Classic which will take place Wednesday, October 3rd.

Proceeds to aid the SNA Scholarship Fund.

 

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

 

1.)  Principal Analyst, MCR, Huntsville, AL

 

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For 35 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:

 

Serves as Aviation Safety Program Specialist across PEO/PMO with responsibility for system safety program management and execution, direction and coordination of aviation and flight safety programs for PM, PEO, satellite activities and serviced organizations. Also serves as a principle liaison to PEO and AMCOM Safety Offices.  Responsible for planning, managing, evaluating and resourcing system safety programs across PEO/PMO.  Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations such as MIL-STD-882, AR 385-10, AMCOM 385-17 and industry standards such as SAE ARP 4754 and APR 4761.  Serves as group leader, providing technical direction to positions, which involve various areas of expertise performed by core, matrix and contractor personnel.  Establishes system safety program objectives, requirements, schedules and recommends courses of action to meet safety requirements and attain PEO/PMO objectives.  Serves as principle consultant, advisor and technical authority on safety related matters across PEO/PMO.

 

Provides overall guidance and direction necessary to accomplish the objectives of system safety programs.  Furnishes technical advice and assistance in matters of system safety.  Assists support activities in planning, implementing, revision and establishment of safety directives, policies, procedures, techniques, accident prevention and testing.  Performs safety analyses, studies and design evaluation of systems, subsystems and equipment.  Prepares equipment safety specifications and standards.  Determines, provides and develops system safety requirements for fixed wing aviation programs and evaluates contractor’s safety engineering program plans.

 

This position is located in an office which provides safety support for aviation/missile weapons systems/ subsystems and associated equipment.  The office mission includes accident investigation, system safety, safety of flight, hazard tracking, analysis of hazards, and review of contractor safety programs in support of government project offices located on Redstone Arsenal.

 

Requirements for the Position:

•Bachelor’s degree in an aviation or safety related field of study.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

 

•8 years related experience; as an Airframe and Power Plant mechanic, with Inspection Authorization (A&P IA)  or Army qualified Fixed Wing Aviator is also highly desired.

 

•Experience in independent safety analysis of aircraft or other highly complex systems is desired.

 

•Expertise in commercial fixed wing aircraft maintenance and certification requirements is also highly desirable.

 

•This position requires expertise in commercial and commercial derivative fixed wing aircraft maintenance practices; as well as expertise in the operations, maintenance and safety management of fixed wing aircraft or other highly complex systems.

 

•Individual must demonstrate experience in planning, developing, managing, evaluating, and resourcing comprehensive system safety programs.

 

•Candidate must also demonstrate knowledge and application of system safety hazard analysis activities and system safety risk assessment tasks for safety programs.

 

•A successful candidate must have highly developed and effective written and oral communication skills.

 

•US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility for the required Government clearance (Secret).

 

•Must be available to travel as required; CONUS/OCONUS.

 

•A Master’s degree is preferred.

 

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://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1129

 

***  From Bridget Serchak:

 

Ned,

 

I am on vacation this week but wanted to ask you if you could please put a note in JOTW about a GS-12/13 public affairs position working for me at the DOD IG’s office at the Mark Center in Alexandria.

 

It is one opening, but folks can apply as a current fed or as a US citizen. I believe it is open for 10 biz days total (it opened last Friday, so still plenty of time to apply).

 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience establishing social media sites and writing for social media sites and the Web. S/he will enjoy writing and have some media relations experience. This will be a direct report to me.

 

Thanks! Bridget

 

2.)  Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Inspector General, Department of Defense, Alexandria, VA

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316565600

 

3.)  Sr Principal Systems Engr, Raytheon, Tucson, AZ

https://jobs.rayjobs.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=874790

 

4.)  Language Analyst II, MCR, Fort Meade, MD

 

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For more than 30 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:

 

•Produce CIED SIGINT to meet customer needs by combining core SIGINT disciplines with language and cultural expertise to collect, process, research, evaluate, analyze, and disseminate intelligence information based on foreign language voice and graphic material.

•Aid the CIED Collection and SIGINT development efforts to ensure the most effective use of resources.

•As a subject matter expert, create, maintain, and use target and language specific databases and working aids to support mission exploitation and ensure critical knowledge sharing.

 

Requirements for the Position:

 

•The Language Analyst II shall have demonstrated expertise in a particular language skill to fulfill the assigned tasks.

•Language Analysts shall have at least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in SIGINT which includes transcription, translation, interpreting, or other language-related experience. At least two (2) of the four (4) years experience shall encompass intelligence production and analysis.

•An academic degree in a language and demonstrated use of the language within the past 2 years may be considered equivalent experience. A Language Analyst who possesses recent (within last 24 months) validated test scores in at least one of the languages listed below will be considered.

•All Language Analysts shall have the following skills and/or experience:

•Linguists shall be of at least DLPT 2/2 language capability in Arabic, Arabic dialects, Farsi, Pashto, Dari Urdu or Spanish. Other languages will be added as determined by mission needs.

•Ability to accurately render a transcript or translation into standard, understandable idiomatic American English.

•Availability for travel is required.

TS/SCI with Lifestyle Poly preferred.  CCA Acceptable.

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://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=1136

 

5.)  Supervisory Intelligence Specialist, Naval Intelligence Command, Arlington, VA

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316487400

 

6.)  Sr. Technical Writer, SAIC, Washington D.C. Metro Area

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=3012110

 

7.)  Program Manager (RADCON), National Nuclear Security Office of the Assistant Manager for Operations (Pittsburgh), U.S. Department of Energy, West Mifflin, PA http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/315384200

 

8.)  Network Engineer Leader, CSC, PEARL HARBOR, HI

http://jobs.csc.com/pearl-harbor-hi/network-engineer-leader/28597248/job/

 

***  From Kristin L. Gossel:

 

Ned –

 

Can you please post the listing below on the next JOTW?  Thanks.

 

Kristin L. Gossel

Director, External Engagement

BAE Systems – Electronic Systems

kristin.gossel@baesystems.com

 

9.)  Communications Representative, BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems Sector (Endicott, NY or Nashua, NH)

 

BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems Sector is seeking a Communications Representative to be based in Endicott, NY or Nashua, NH.  The individual will develop & implement communications strategies to support the sector’s business objectives and leadership initiatives. For more information or to apply please visit http://www.baesystems.jobs/job_detail.asp?JobID=1810014

 

10.)  Military Operations Analyst. Lockheed Martin, Suffolk, VA

http://www.jibe.com/#jobs/military-operations-analyst-lockheed-martin-suffolk-va

 

11.)  IT Specialist (INFOSEC), U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Army Signal Command, West Point, NY

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316060700

 

12.)  Port Engineer MARAD (10569), Crowley Maritime, San Diego, CA

http://www.seadiscovery.com/mtJob.aspx?showjob=148561803

 

13.)  Senior Policy Analyst (MDA), Delex, Vienna, VA

https://careers.delex.com/Careers.aspx?adata=Wia4A3cQ2vmFTbn0IZs6aiG2TS0mQguB389iO1NVTOkjgI%2bAeS%2fYZpPT9WW3%2bJ6n5IgFzQguX0JL39ZEYTtx%2fw%3d%3d

 

14.)  Air Defense Project Manager/SME, Northrop Grumman, Lawton, OK

https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/ngc_pro/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=127185

 

15.)  Research Analyst – CBRN, Institute For Defense Analyses, Alexandria, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=32172487

 

16.)  Integrated Air and Missle Defense (IAMD) SME, USfalcon, Inc., Langley AFB, VA

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?job_did=JHS1TV5Y9QXNWRFTP4J

 

17.)  Motorized Operations SME, BCDS Inc., Camp Pendleton, CA – 29 Palms, CA – Okinawa, Japan, Camp Lejeune, NC

http://military-civilian.com/directory/bcds-inc—motorized-operations-sme-290.html

 

18.)  Electronics Engineer, Defense Microelectronics Activity, McClellan AFB, Sacramento, CA

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316683600

 

19.)  Sr Industrial Security Spec, Raytheon, Andover, Massachusetts

http://www.ihispano.com/job-search/sr-industrial-security-spec.4733897.html

 

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