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Maritime Security 2014 West
August 19-20, 2014
Tacoma, Washington
http://www.maritimesecuritywest.com/
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Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter
DEFCON 1 Newsletter for June 18, 2014
Issue # 370
“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”
– Helen Keller
*** 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.) Senior Project Scheduler, MCR, Livermore, CA
2.) Electrical Engineer, Rockwell Collins, , Rockwell Collins, Iowa
3.) Sr Systems Engineer – Systems Integration, Rockwell Collins, Poway, CA
4.) Global Positioning System (GPS) Engineer, Raytheon, Tucson, AZ
5.) Airborne Sensor Operator, CRI, Grand Rapids, Michigan
6.) Training Integrator I, General Dynamics – IT, Fort Stewart, GA
7.) Military – Product Design Engineer, McLaughlin Body Company, Moline, IL
8.) MANAGER, DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA, Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, AZ
9.) Lead Project Scheduler, MCR, Albuquerque, NM
10.) Multimedia Journalist, Raytheon, Waltham, Massachusetts
11.) Military Analyst Lead, Alion Science and Technology, Suffolk, VA
12.) Graphic Designer Asc, Alion Science and Technology, US Army Tacom, Warren, MI
13.) Technical Editor-Writer, Alion Science and Technology, Pearl Harbor, HA
14.) Software Developer – CEMA, URS Corporation, Aberdeen, MD
15.) Geospatial Analyst Apprentice, MCR, Springfield, VA
16.) Training Scenario Developer/Specialist, Northrop Grumman, Johnston, IA
17.) PHP Software Engineer 4 (mid/sr) – TS/SCI, Northrop Grumman, Indian Head, MD
18.) TPS Analysis/Design Lead Engineer 5, Northrop Grumman, Melbourne, FL
19.) Communications Director (IMO)-00F4R, Cobham, Lansdale, PA
20.) Senior Microwave RF-Subsystems-Antenna Design Engineer, Cobham, Exeter, NH
21.) Product Marketing Engineer – Radar/AESA Systems-00EGA, Cobham, San Diego, CA
22.) Geospatial Systems Integrator, BAE Systems, Fayetteville, NC
23.) Program Manager, Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) and Advanced Threat Infrared
24.) Systems Administrator (Windows/Unix/Linux, BAE Systems, Newington, VA
25.) Air Defense Artillery Individual Task Analyst, Advancia, Fort Sill, OK
26.) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Driver, Advancia, Fort Sill, OK
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
August 1-3, Auburndale, Mass.
August 18-19-22, Tacoma, Wash.
August 22, 23, 24, San Diego, Calif.
September 12-14, Charleston, S.C.
September 19-26, Florence, Italy
October 28-29, Nassau, Bahamas
November 24-27, Doha, Qatar
*** Upcoming events:
*** SNA GWC Luncheon
The next SNA GWC Luncheon will be held on 26 June 2014. The featured speaker is RADM T. K. Shannon, USN, Commander, Military Sealift Command.
This event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City. Check-in begins at 1130 and the lunch starts at 1200. For more information and to make a reservation please go to
http://www.navysna.org/Events/GWCLunch/2014/June2014.asp.
*** Maritime Security 2014 West
August 19-20, 2014
Tacoma, Washington
http://www.maritimesecuritywest.com/
Maritime Security 2014 West provides discussion and collaboration on strategies and technologies to counter maritime security threats encountered by governments, law enforcement, and port/terminal owners and operators. Interactive workshop sessions are designed to give all conference participants the actionable knowledge on how to better secure their maritime areas of responsibility, mainly by stressing the importance of collaboration, efficiency, and best practices. Each of the conference workshop topics will be addressed by relevant perspectives of those who have implemented successful strategies and technologies in their maritime security operations.
http://www.maritimesecuritywest.com/
*** SNAME Annual Maritime Convention
October 22 -24 2014
Hyatt Regency Houston – Houston Texas
*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:
1.) Senior Project Scheduler, MCR, Livermore, CA
MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For 36 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
The senior project scheduler shall provide support to mostly large projects/programs as follows:
- Work closely with project leads and major stakeholders to develop project schedules and integrated master schedules, maintained schedules throughout the project life cycle while tracking changes, apply project management principles and practices, including EVM, in developing schedules
- Employ concepts such as integrating schedules into a master project schedule, resource loading, baselining, statuses, and earned value reporting to include earned value, planned value, actual value, performance measurement baseline BAC, CPI, SPI, EAC, and ETC
- Independently perform tasks
- Calculate variances for project activities
- Perform variance identification and analysis, program or financial execution reporting and reviews, cost analysis/estimates and studies, schedule analysis, earned value managmeent (EVM) analysis
- Provide technical advice and guidance to leadership on all matters relating to schedule or EVM
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business management, finance, economics or industry related degree
- 6 years experience in project/program scheduling and planning
- Experienced with MS-Project or other similar scheduling software for DoD or DoE
- Knowledge of ANSI/EIA-748-B Guidelines to develop and maintain program schedules and other EVM documentation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with MS-Windows and MS-Office applications and software
- US Citizenship with an active DoD Secret or DoE “L” clearance
Additional Qualifications:
- Certification in MS Project and/or Primavera
- EVM and Primavera P6 experience
- Experience in the operation of fully compliant ANSI/EIA-748-B EVM systems with at least 3 different organizations
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://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=2033
2.) Electrical Engineer, Rockwell Collins, , Rockwell Collins, Iowa
https://rockwellcollins.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=MIS0000004W
3.) Sr Systems Engineer – Systems Integration, Rockwell Collins, Poway, CA
https://rockwellcollins.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=NET000000BK
4.) Global Positioning System (GPS) Engineer, Raytheon, Tucson, AZ
http://jobs.raytheon.com/jobs/global-positioning-system-gps-engineer-job-tucson-arizona-7-4497439
5.) Airborne Sensor Operator, CRI, Grand Rapids, Michigan
http://www.cri.us.com/employment.php
6.) Training Integrator I, General Dynamics – IT, Fort Stewart, GA
http://www.resumeware.net/gdns_rw/gdns_web/job_detail.cfm?key=152133
7.) Military – Product Design Engineer, McLaughlin Body Company, Moline, IL
8.) MANAGER, DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA, Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, AZ
http://jobs.raytheon.com/jobs/manager-digital-social-media-job-tucson-arizona-1-4170896
9.) Lead Project Scheduler, MCR, Albuquerque, NM
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=2032
10.) Multimedia Journalist, Raytheon, Waltham, Massachusetts
http://jobs.raytheon.com/jobs/multimedia-journalist-job-waltham-massachusetts-1-4510541
11.) Military Analyst Lead, Alion Science and Technology, Suffolk, VA
12.) Graphic Designer Asc, Alion Science and Technology, US Army Tacom, Warren, MI
https://recruiting.alionscience.com/index.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=18479
13.) Technical Editor-Writer, Alion Science and Technology, Pearl Harbor, HI
https://recruiting.alionscience.com/index.cfm?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=18014
14.) Software Developer – CEMA, URS Corporation, Aberdeen, MD
https://www.urs.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=92853
15.) Geospatial Analyst Apprentice, MCR, Springfield, VA
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=1&rid=2014
16.) Training Scenario Developer/Specialist, Northrop Grumman, Johnston, IA
https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/ngc_pro/jobdetail.ftl?job=567867
17.) PHP Software Engineer 4 (mid/sr) – TS/SCI, Northrop Grumman, Indian Head, MD
https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=14012671
18.) TPS Analysis/Design Lead Engineer 5, Northrop Grumman, Melbourne, FL
https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=14007988
19.) Communications Director (IMO)-00F4R, Cobham, Lansdale, PA
https://cobham.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=00F4R
20.) Senior Microwave RF-Subsystems-Antenna Design Engineer-00EAB, Cobham, Exeter, NH
https://cobham.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=00EAB
21.) Product Marketing Engineer – Radar/AESA Systems-00EGA, Cobham, San Diego, CA
https://cobham.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=00EGA
22.) Geospatial Systems Integrator, BAE Systems, Fayetteville, NC
http://www.baesystems.jobs/all-jobs/Geospatial-Systems-Integrator/406276
23.) Program Manager, Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) and Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasure (ATIRCM) programs, BAE Systems, Nashua, NH
http://www.baesystems.jobs/all-jobs/Program-Manager/406187&emid=3640
24.) Systems Administrator (Windows/Unix/Linux, BAE Systems, Newington, VA
http://www.baesystems.jobs/all-jobs/Systems-Administrator-WindowsUnixLinux/406334
25.) Air Defense Artillery Individual Task Analyst, Advancia, Fort Sill, OK
https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ADVANCIACORPORATION&cws=1&rid=621
26.) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Driver, Advancia, Fort Sill, OK
https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ADVANCIACORPORATION&cws=1&rid=448
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