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These are special DEFCON 1 “Can’t Wait” opportunities from MCR Federal

These listings are with the company that I work for, MCR.  Many of you may know someone who could be qualified for one or more of these positions.  I am eligible for an employee referral bonus, so please let me know (send me an email to elundquist@mcri.com) if you are interested in applying for one of these urgent recruiting needs.

For details on the requirements for these positions please visit the MCR Careers Page at www.mcri.com or call (703) 506-4600 and ask for Fernando Caballero (Ext. 2239) or Abrar Rasheed (Ext. 1218).

Senior Integrated Program Management Analyst, MCR, Chantilly, VA

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

Apply principles, theories, and analytic methods of Integrated Program Management (IPM) and analysis, perform complex analyses of projects and/or programs which include Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, program schedule analysis, technical performance metrics analysis, and integrated performance and financial management analysis ensuring effective insight into accomplishment of mission requirements. Perform schedule diagnostic/health assessments; trend analysis; schedule realism analysis of status and remaining durations; correlation of schedule and cost performance analysis; total float growth – erosion status on primary, secondary and tertiary path(s). Apply the 32 EVMS Guidelines. Interact with customers and colleagues effectively when resolving problems; exercise sound judgment and discretion; apply demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to develop and train intermediate and entry level IPM analysts; work independently or as a Contractor team lead and conduct assessments on program cost, technical and schedule baselines, identify key cost, schedule and technical risk areas, and translate the identified risk areas into program schedule and cost impacts; apply communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to communicate complex issues and present results to senior NRO managers and others in a clear and concise manner. Corporate support includes identifying, proving materiality and resolving suppliers identified EVMS deficiencies in a timely manner independent from program advocacy while maintaining constructive and positive relations with all parties. Provide IPM training with the ability to perform instruction system design, workforce survey development and implementation and training gap analysis.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 12 years of relevant experience.
• Schedule diagnostic/health assessments; trend analysis; schedule realism analysis of status and remaining durations; correlation of schedule and cost performance analysis; total float growth – erosion status on primary, secondary and tertiary critical path(s)
• EVMS analysis in space and software intensive systems
• Schedule analysis to include uncertainty types, correlation, sensitivity analysis, risk register integration into SRA models, probabilistic branching, Monte Carlo simulations, assessing simulation results for senior executive decision making, and independent evaluations and simulations of development Contractor SRAs.
• Integrating EACs with Program Management and government budget process
• Identifying and integrating technical performance or similar measures that are aligned with objective performance measurement (BCWP) in EVMS supporting predictive schedule forecasts and EACs.
• IBRs and related assessments.
• US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain the designated Government clearance (TS/SCI).  Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, or Economics is preferred.
• NRO Experience is preferred.

COMPENSATION

MCR’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 an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.   M/F/V/D

MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2409

Intermediate IPM Analyst, MCR, Chantilly, VA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2407

Entry Integrated Program Management Analyst, MCR, Chantilly, VA

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

Apply principles, theories, and methods of cost analysis, including developing cost estimating relationships and designing cost estimating methods and models, economic analysis, and statistical analysis; interact with customers and colleagues effectively when resolving problems; exercises sound judgment and discretion; analyzes moderately complex issues and present results to senior managers in a clear and concise manner.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain the designated Government clearance (TS/SCI).  Must have an active secret clearance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or Business Administration is required.

COMPENSATION

MCR’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 an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.   M/F/V/D

MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2403

Intermediate Cost Estimator, MCR, Chantilly, VA

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

Apply principles, theories, and methods of cost analysis, develop cost estimating relationships and design cost estimating methods. Develop cost estimates, collect data, and develop models/methods for space systems and their associated ground and launch systems across multiple space related product lines. Apply advanced statistical techniques and interact with customers and colleagues expertly and effectively when resolving problems; apply leadership skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple tasks and work requirements; apply highly effective customer service skills, and work effectively with teams to foster a collaborative work environment across the organization; develop and train immediate and entry contractor cost analysts; work independently as a contractor team lead and conduct assessments on program cost, technical, and schedule baselines, identify key cost and technical risk areas, and translate the risk areas into program cost impacts; apply highly effective communication skills (oral and written) and communicate complex issues and present results to senior NRO managers and others in a clear and concise manner.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Space Hardware Cost Estimating Experience (e.g. Bus, Payload) and multiple space related lines; IMINT, SIGINT, and COMM
• Space System Cost Estimating Experience (e.g. NRO systems, NASA/AF systems)
• Launch System Cost Estimating Experience (e.g. mission management, command and control, processing, ground terminals, communication networks, data centers
• Software Cost Estimating
• Parametric and Analogy Estimating
• Data Collection and Normalization
• Model Development
• Methods Development (e.g. multivariate regression analysis, risk analysis (Monte Carlo simulation tools), and cost improvement curve analysis).
• US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain the designated Government clearance (TS/SCI).  Must have an active secret clearance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or Business Administration is preferred.
• NRO Experience preferred.

COMPENSATION

MCR’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 an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.   M/F/V/D

MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2408

Intermediate Cost Estimator, MCR, Chantilly, VA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2406

Entry Cost Estimator, MCR, Chantilly, VA

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2404

EVMS Compliance Review SME, MCR, Chantilly, VA

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

• Provide overall technical direction and guidance for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance evaluation review activities; organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and close-out EVMS reviews; establish and maintain a compliance evaluation framework, interpret the 32 guidelines in ANSI/EIA-748; improve and maintain compliance and surveillance toos; propose compliance determination recommendations, and develop formal reports with supporting exhibits; ensure consistency of guideline interpretation and evaluation methods with IC mission partners, DCMA and PARCA; understand how the guidelines apply to suppliers’ EVMS and how they apply to a compliance/surveillance evaluation review framework; remain objective and independent; servide in a non-advocacy role when performing independent evalulations of assigned suppliers and programs.
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 15 years of IPM experience
• Experience in performing the IPM compliance evaluation review lead function and experienced as a former EVMS compliance lead.
• US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain the designated Government clearance (TS/SCI).  Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• NRO Experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics or Economics is preferred.

COMPENSATION

MCR’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 an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.   M/F/V/D

MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCRI&cws=5&rid=2405