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1. Hiring our Heroes Chicago-a hiring fair for veterans and their spouses March 24, 2011 (Chicago, IL)
2. Logistics Engineer –Compass (Fort Belvoir, VA)
3. Special Operations Instructor - Top Secret/SCI - National Capital Region
4. Software Engineer (Colorado Springs, CO)
5. External Affairs Specialist (Ready Campaign), GS-301-13 (DC)
6. Generator Technician/Field Service Technician Location: SWA: Iraq and Afghanistan
7. Technology, Engineering & Security Clearance Career Fair on March 24th (Denver, CO)
8. SOF 18 Series (CONUS – MS) (S)
9. Instructors EOD/IED-D (Afghanistan)
10. Warehouse Specialist, OCONUS CONFLICT AREA – 17OK -TS/SCI FS Poly
11. Heavy Equip Mechanic Location: SWA - Afghanistan or Iraq
12. UAV Tech – Afghanistan
13. USSOCOM Recovery Care Coordinator (Ft. Campbell, KY) (Secret)
14. SERE Instructors-Bragg & Rucker
15. Senior Polymers & Composite Engineer - Lexington Park, MD
16. Software Test Engineer position, Ft Bragg, NC TS/SCI
17. System Architect USA VIRGINIA Herndon
18. Network Engineer USA VIRGINIA Herndon
19. UAV Pilots and Payload Operators – Afghanistan
20. Superintendent, Emergency Management Institute (Emmitsburg, MD)
21. Supervisory Emergency Management Program Officer, GS-301-14 (Oakland, CA)
22. Technological Hazards Program Specialist-GS-301-9/11/12 (Chicago Metro area, IL)
23. Emergency Management Specialist-GS-0301-11/12 (Chicago Metro area, IL)
24. Natural Hazards Program Specialist-GS-0301-09 (New York City, NY)
25. Program Analyst (Readiness) GS-0343-12/13 (DC)
26. Supervisory Attorney-Advisor, GS-0905-15 (DC)
27. DCGS-A Field Engineer, Senior USA ILLINOIS Ft. Sheridan
28. DCGS-A Fixed Site, Product Lead USA MARYLAND Aberdeen Proving Ground
29. DCGS-A Test Evaluation Specialist USA TEXAS Fort Hood
30. Information Assurance Engineer USA GEORGIA Augusta
31. Geospatial Intelligence System Specialist USA HAWAII Fort Shafter
32. Oracle Database Administrator USA GEORGIA Augusta
33. Career Transition Trainers Needed – Part Time (Fort Jackson & Shaw AFB, South Carolina)
34. CINTAS OPEN POSITION LISTING (Various Locations)
35. Military Analyst - EPG USA TEXAS Fort Hood
36. Geospatial Intelligence System Specialist USA GEORGIA Augusta
37. Training Specialist - Intermediate USA TEXAS Fort Hood
38. VP - Contracts & Legal (Colorado Springs, CO)
39. Humanitarian Advisor (New York City, New York)
40. Web Developer II at Ft. Detrick, MD.
41. RecruitMilitary's upcoming Veteran Opportunity Expo in MIAMI, FL. March 24th
42. Director – Internal Audit & Compliance (Colorado Springs, CO)
43. Facilities Support Solutions Developer (Colorado Springs, CO)
44. Internal Audit & Compliance Analyst (Colorado Springs, CO)
45. Vice President (VP) – Programs (Colorado Springs, CO)
46. Senior Marketing Manager (Colorado Springs, CO)
47. Business Intelligence Analyst (Colorado Springs, CO)
48. Capture Manager II (Colorado Springs, CO)
49. Director of Marketing (Colorado Springs, CO)
50. Senior Business Intelligence Analyst (Colorado Springs, CO)
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1. Hiring our Heroes Chicago-a hiring fair for veterans and their spouses March 24, 2011 (Chicago, IL)
Dear Veterans,
Attached is a second reminder about Hiring our Heroes Chicago-a hiring fair for veterans and their spouses which will take place on March 24, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency Chicago at 151 E. Wacker Drive. Over 70 companies have already registered for the event. All of them have job opportunities in the Chicago area, and several of the companies have positions nationally.
If you are interested in attending the hiring fair, please register at http://chicagolandchamber.org/wdk_cc/events/events_by_date.jsp?event_date=03-24-2011
In conjunction with the hiring fair we are also pleased to offer a transition workshop on March 16, 2011 from 1:30 to 5:00 PM, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency as well. Veterans and their spouses are welcome to attend the workshop, which is run by Monster and includes instruction on networking, resume tips, job hunting strategies, and interview techniques.
If you are interested in attending the transition workshop please register online at http://chicagoland
Alejandra Garcia
Veteran's Services Liaison
National Able Network
180 N. Wabash
Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60601-3608
(312)994-4293 Office
(312) 994-0348 Fax
nationalable.org
Listed below are the Employers that are registered currently for the “Hiring our Heroes” event on Thursday, March 24th from 8:00am-3:30pm:
Accenture
Advanced Tech
Agri-Fine Corporation
American Bar Association
American Medical Association
Aon Corporation
Avis/Budget
Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC)
Carl Buddig & Company
CBS Radio
Children's Home + Aid
Comcast
Compass Group
ComPsych Corporation
Combined
CVS Caremark
Delta
Department of Human Services
Discover Financial Services
EDMC Online Higher Education
Employer Partnership Office of the Armed Forces
Farmers Insurance
General Electric
Guardina Security Services
Harria & Harris
Harris N.A.
Harrah’s Casino
Hyatt
IBM
IDES
Illinois State Police
Illinois Teamsters Training
Inland Home Mortgage
J.P. Morgan Chase
Jesse Brown VAMC
Jewel-Osco
Jones Lang Lasalle
KARD Group
KJWW
KPMG
Manpower
McGraw-Hill Higher Education
McDonald's USA
Navistar, Inc.
Northern Trust
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Office Max
Primerca
Pyramid Partnership, Inc
Regus
RGnapp Construction Management
Schaumburg Police Department
Schnider National, Inc.
Sears Holdings Corp
Shoreline Sightseeing
SPAR Group, Inc.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Tonn and Blank Construction, LLC
Travelers Insurance
United States Secret Service
University of Chicago Medical Center
US Department of Labor
USIC
USAA
Walgreens
Wal-mart
Waste Management
Weiss Memorial Hospital
Wounded Warrior Project/ Exhibitor
Wyvil Systems Inc.
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2. Job Posting Title: Logistics Engineer –Compass (Fort Belvoir, VA)
Job Posting Number: MK 1700157
NCI: As the Logistics Engineer for NCI this key position is vital to the success of the PEO Soldier program for NCI Information Systems. The Logistics Engineer will serve as the senior engineer and technical expert on systems engineering and logistics engineering in support of Engineering Iteration (EI) elements of the Mounted Soldier System at Fort Belvoir, VA.
DESCRIPTION
Highlights of Responsibilities:
* Serves as senior engineer and technical expert on systems engineering and logistics engineering in support of Engineering Iteration (EI) elements of the Mounted Soldier System.
* The position requires the ability to independently identify and analyze potential risk areas in support of integration activities and implement solutions across logistics, supportability, sustainment and systems engineering domains.
* Conducts liaison with System Engineering, Program Integration and, and other PD MSS Logistics Office elements, TRADOC and other government and contractor organizations to support the coordination and integration of activities to support the execution of Engineering Iteration phases.
* Supports government and contractor Integrated Logistics Support Managers (ILSM) in review of data products (such as Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) and Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA), use of logistics engineering tools and techniques as required to define and analyze logistics products and concepts, and identification of sustainment requirements in assigned systems and products.
* Coordinates planning for use of logistics tools and techniques with the Supportability IPT representatives in conjunction with the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager as required in supporting program objectives.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Experience:
* Develops and Executes MSS Level of Repair, using the COMPASS model and based on logistics data provided by MSS Contractors
* Provide Logistics Design Influence and logistics engineering for the MSS and A&B Kits
* Plan and Coordinate MS Standardization and Interoperability Requirements
* Establish Plans for the Development of Technical Manuals and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals
* Develop and Coordinate Logistics Support Analyses Strategies (determining what elements are required and Tailored for MSS)
* Develops MS system level Logistics Support Analyses (LSA) and Logistics Management Information (LMI)
* Review and coordinated update of MSS three contractors' LMI submissions for development of the MSS LMI.
* Ensure LORA cost results are submitted to Budget Office for update of the ACEIT model.
* Review and Evaluate Program of Instructions, Draft Equipment Publications, Training Support Packages (TSP)
* Review, Evaluate, and Coordinate Programmatic Environmental., Safety, Health Evaluation (PESHE) Requirements/Analyses
* Develops logistics cost analyses, using the CASA model
* Executes Technical Manual Verifications and Logistics/Maintainability Demonstrations at designated sites.
* Develop MSS system level FRACAS Model, coordinating, reviewing and utilizing input from three contractors
* Execute Failure Item Analysis Report
* Bachelor degree in engineering, systems integration, logistics, or a related discipline.
* A Secret clearance granted by the Department of Defense
Desired Education and Experience:
* Advanced degree in engineering, systems integration, logistics, or related discipline.
* Prior military/DoD experience
* Non-cleared candidates meeting all requirements above may be processed for an interim Secret clearance.
Karen L. Teele, Senior Technical Recruiter
NCI Information Systems, Inc.
11730 Plaza America Drive
Reston, VA 20190
O: 703-707-6680
C: 703-309-0400
F: 703-707-6970
kteele@nciinc.com
www.nciinc.com https://webmail.nciinc.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nciinc.com
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3. Subject: Special Operations Instructor - Top Secret/SCI - National Capital Region
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Perform operational support missions that may require limited exposure to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) hazards in hostile environments
-Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), standard operating instructions (SOP), and program of instruction (POI) of the deployable teams
-Communicate and train both military and civilian personnel on deployable team plans and procedures
-Have expertise on search equipment, communications systems, surveillance equipment, and other mission essential gear
-Operate specialized equipment on land, sea, and air either during contingency operations, training and/or exercises
-Provide training to military and/or civilian personnel on the setup and operation of search gear and communications equipment and directly support radiological/nuclear (R/N) search operations
-While overseas, serve in an On Call Duty Status, to include being within phone contact on off-duty hours and retrievable within 6 hours of notification. On Call status does not require the candidate to remain on the premises during non-duty hours, nor does this restrict free use of time while on call.
Required Experience:
-A minimum of five(5) years of strong Special Operations Forces (SOF) background
-Experience with practical application of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRNE) fundamentals and principles
Preferred Experience:
-Twelve (12) years of strong Special Operations Forces (SOF) background
-Recent combat experience
-At least 2 years experience as an instructor at a training command or operational unit, training department, or service equivalent
-Experience in Advanced Force Operations
-Expertise in the use of the R/N search equipment, communications systems, surveillance equipment, and other mission essential gear
-Experience in land and maritime reconnaissance and surveillance operations
-Experience in surveillance/counter surveillance techniques
Required Skills:
-Able to maintain Army Physical Fitness Test score of 270 or above for the candidate’s specific age group
-Able to perform duties in all weather and climate conditions
-Able to carry loads of up to 80 pounds over uneven terrain
-Willing to accept worldwide deployments which include elements presenting reasonable risks to personal safety
-Able to meet medical requirements to wear a protective mask
-Able to submit to immunization for worldwide travel
-Able to travel on short notice, work non-standard hours, and take on-call duty
-Possess personal mobility, including ability to use Jacobs ladders and step ladder ropes, and to perform climbing skills
-Capable of flying in utility helicopters for extended periods of time
-Be available for expeditious foreign travel for extended periods of time
-Physically and mentally qualified for deployment and performance of duties to include tactical operations in austere, hostile environments
-Capable of completing the in-house Government training within 3 months of hire
-Able to qualify with the M9 pistol and M4 rifle
-Able to successfully complete annual Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) training, to include use and wear of assigned NBC Protective equipment
-Possess an Official Passport be able to execute worldwide travel in support of training, exercises, and operational support missions
Preferred Skills:
-Skills in fast rope operations
-Skills in air operations
-Skills in boat operations
-Skills in climbing
-Skills in underwater operations
-Skills in dive mission planning
-Skills in dive equipment maintenance procedures
Required Education/Training:
-Military training on tasks associated with R/N search operations, communications, mobility, surveillance, and force protection
Preferred Education/Training:
-Qualified Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) MOS 18 or Pararescuemen (AFSC 1T2X1)
-Level 2 Advance Special Operations Techniques (ASOT) qualified
-Advance tactical/defensive driver qualified
-Survival Escape Resistance and Evasion qualified
-Graduate of a military Instructor Training Course or civilian equivalent
-Former Special Forces Operator (SOF) Operator
-Army Advanced NCO Course (ANCOC) or service equivalent
-Qualified or experienced in air operations
-Qualified or experienced in small boat operations
-Qualified military dive supervisor or civilian equivalent
-Small Boat coxswain qualified or civilian equivalent
-Basic trauma life support certification
-Advance trauma life support certification
-Advance cardiac life support certification
-Emergency medical technician (EMT) – paramedic certification
Required Clearance:
-Top Secret/SCI
Travel/Deployments:
-Up to 30% (3-4 month deployment) and up to four 2-week training/exercises (one per quarter) away from home station per year
Best Regards,
Joseph Zimmerman
Sourcing Manager, Recruiting
ProvatoHR, Inc.
703.883.2608
jzimmerman@provatohr.com
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4. Software Engineer (Colorado Springs, CO)
Must have in depth knowledge and experience of operating systems and database. The individual should have at minimum a B.S. in computer science from a credited institution with object oriented programming skills. Looking for an energetic individual who can work well in a team environment. Experience with C# and Java is a plus.
POC: Ken Barker ken.a.barker@gmail.com
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5. Job Title: External Affairs Specialist (Ready Campaign), GS-301-13 (DC)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-T0146-SA-443317/D/M
SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, March 11, 2011 to Friday, March 25, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
You will serve in the Office of External Affairs Ready Campaign Branch, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The External Affairs mission is to provide leadership, message coordination, communication, analyses, relationship-building and decision-making support on Agency policies, plans, programs, key initiatives and actions that affect stakeholders. Ready is a national campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and manmade disasters and terrorist attacks.
In this position you will serve as External Affairs Specialist (Ready Campaign) and you will assist the director in administering the campaign including its extensions, Ready Business, Ready Kids and Listo, to include executing the campaign’s long term and short term strategy as well as its day to day activities. You will coordinate communication activities related to and in coordination with FEMA’S related programs, providing expert program policy, procedural, and administrative advice to the Director of the Ready Campaign, Director of External Affairs, External Affairs leadership and the FEMA Administrator on a variety of sensitive and high-interest issues related to preparedness programs and Ready campaign initiatives.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• This position requires a Public Trust background check.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Specific Duties:
• Conducts activities such as: coordinating trade show participation and speeches to build awareness of Ready and its mission; develops advertising and informational materials on individual, family and business emergency preparedness; supports the management of outreach efforts; and builds and fosters relationships with public and private sector organizations to further the campaign's mission.
• Supports the campaign’s efforts to encourage Department of Homeland Security and other federal employees to prepare by developing and executing a strategy to reach this audience with Ready’s messages.
• Assists with planning, reporting, tracking and execution of the campaign's budget and its contracts. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) on campaign contracts.
• Identifies emerging potential external affairs issues and recommends strategies to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences. Serves as a spokesperson for FEMA in responding to stakeholder inquiries from national, regional and local media; Congressional members and staff; state, local and tribal officials; and private sector partners and other non governmental organizations.
• Develops and edits a broad range of written product materials from conception through publication, including articles, memos, and web features, for both routing and controversial or sensitive topics.
• Manages Ready’s information distribution efforts including the campaign’s Web sites and toll free phone lines as well as the printing, storage and distribution of its materials.
• During emergency or elevated threat level situations is part of the Office of External Affairs’ Incident Communications Team.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements:
To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level you must possess at least one of the following:
One full year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is described experience in supporting strategy development, activities, outreach efforts, budget and information distribution in coordinating communication activities that are related to and in coordination with a public service announcement program. Also providing expert program policy, procedural, and administrative advice to leadership and upper management in a variety of sensitive and high-interest issues that are related to preparedness programs and campaign initiatives.
Time-in-Grade Requirements: Status applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. To be creditable, one (1) year is required at the GS-12 level for the GS-13.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Appointment to the position is subject to your successful completion of essential security investigation forms, your cooperation with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Additionally, appointment could require that you satisfy additional security requirements established by FEMA and other Federal Departments or Agencies. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for termination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
U.S. Citizens (DEU):We will review your resume and transcript{s), to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences as it relates to the specialized experience and KSAS required for the job for which you are applying. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Names of candidates in the Best Qualified Category will be sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion):To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points and a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on your responses to the questionnaire. If you are found to be highly qualified based on your responses and a review of your resume, you will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above qualified non-preference eligibles in your assigned category. Qualified veterans' preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 100% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated well qualified, which is defined as one who meets the qualifications identified in this announcement and scores at least an 85 (prior to veteran's preference being applied) on the application questions, will receive special selection priority.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) measured in the questionnaire:
1. Demonstrated experience working on a national campaign directed towards public awareness under tight timelines and high pressure.
2. Ability to explain and advocate facts, positions and policy in a succinct and convincing manner related to the development and management of a preparedness public awareness campaign.
3. Ability to write speeches, talking points, position or policy papers, press releases and articles relative to individual and community preparedness, especially dealing with public service announcement (PSA) campaigns, policies, and issues.
4. Ability to plan and execute communications strategies in connection with managing a public awareness campaign centered on national preparedness to include tactics, media outreach, event coordination, briefings, and public awareness education programs.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Occupational Questionnaire
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Other benefits that may be available include a uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
VETERANS INFORMATION, EEO POLICY, AND REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE can be obtained utilizing the links at the bottom of this announcement.
CITIZENSHIP: Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: For more information, please see the link at the bottom of this announcement and www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccommodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, March 25, 2011.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: MG443317. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not complete steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: MG443317
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire:
• Eligible veterans are encouraged to attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) or other proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status, when a DD-214 is not available.
• Applicants claiming 10-point preference based on a compensable disability, receipt of a purple heart, or preference for a spouse, widow/widower, or natural mother must complete and attach the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the required proof as listed on the backside of the SF-15. The SF-15 is available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
• Current or former Federal civilian employees are encouraged to attach a copy of a non-award SF-50.
• Qualified handicapped individuals must submit proof of disability.
• If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (at least “Meets or Exceeds,” or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current non-award SF-50.
• If you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience or if the position has a positive education requirement, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your college transcript.
• Foreign Education: to receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Shukry Addou
Phone: (202)646-4127
Email: SHUKRY.ADDOU@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
1201 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20472
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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6. Subject: Generator Technician/Field Service Technician Location: SWA: Iraq and Afghanistan
Generator Technician/Field Service Technician
Location: SWA: Iraq and Afghanistan
• Inspect, test, maintain and troubleshooting component level- TQG & DED
generators ranging in sizes from 3kW - 100kW.
• Experience in rebuilding and calibrating to lowest component level,
Diesel Engines, fuel injection pumps, water-pumps and turbochargers.
• Welding, fabrication and corrosion control experience is a plus
• 7+ years relevant experience or a 2 Year Technical degree, Associates
degree, or Bachelors degree + 3 years of relevant experience
• Position in support of an electronic/electro-mechanical, optic sensor
surveillance system.
• Candidate must meet all physical, medical and other requirements for
overseas deployment in accordance with current DoD regulations
• Reassignment from one U.S. Military Base to another may be required
based on the needs of the contract.
Clearance required: Interim or Active Secret Clearance
Email: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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7. Dice and Targeted Job Fairs invite all professionals with Engineering/Information Technology/High-Tech backgrounds to attend the upcoming Denver Technology, Engineering & Security Clearance Career Fair on March 24th.
Denver Career Fair
Thursday, March 24th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Marriott Denver Tech Center
4900 South Syracuse
Denver, CO 80237
Free Admission
Directions: 303-779-1100
Participating companies include:
Canoe Ventures
Hewlett Packard
i_SW
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Northrop Grumman
SESC
SetFocus
Starz Entertainment
*More companies may be added
*Some positions may require US Citizenship and Active Security Clearance
Attending candidates can pre-register online at www.targetedjobfairs.com or simply register upon arrival to the career fair.
Any questions? Please call 513-251-1400 or visit www.targetedjobfairs.com
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TzJobWarrior (39-10-23)
Job # TZ-1107301
(Opens 14 March – 14 April 2011) (May close sooner)
(39-10-23)
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8. A motivated company has a requirement for an SOF 18 Series (CONUS – MS) (S)
Duty location: Mississippi Clearance: Must have an Active SECRET Clearance (MUST NOT BE IN THE RESERVE / NG / OR ACTIVE STATUS)
Duration: Contract length
Qualifications: U.S. Citizen (required)
Availability: Immediately
//Please answer the following//* Salary requirements: ___________* Availability date: ______________* Clearance: ___________________
Position Description
Specific work shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Serve as subject matter experts/instructors in small arms marksmanship, team shooting, ground combat tactics, MOUT/CQC, tactical convoy operations and driving. Train designated personnel in Basic Ground-combat Skills (BGS) and convoy operations, utilizing current approved Ground Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP) and Task, Conditions and Standards (TCS). Assist government personnel in developing and maintaining training course curriculum to include; Student guides, Lesson Training Guides, Instructor guides, and supporting training media. Assist government personnel in developing and conducting training exercises. Assist government personnel in developing and maintaining; Tactics, Techniques, Procedures and Job Perform duties as Range Officer in Charge (ROIC), Range Safety Officer (RSO), and Laser Range Safety Officer (LRSO) in accordance with current COMNAVSPECWARCOM Range Safety Officer Procedures and Instruction. Serve as designated Liaison to coordinate, schedule and reserve ranges and training areas at designated training facilities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Desired Skills
It is imperative that contracted personnel have prior military experience with a working knowledge and background in military special operations.
Must possess the following skill sets and knowledge:
Be able to wear PPE
Be familiar with Land Navigation procedures to include map, compass (military grid reference system) and Global Positioning Systems.
Have relevant combat and convoy operations experience.
Be familiar with ordnance procedures and classifications.
Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of Operational Risk Management pertaining to high risk training.
Thorough understanding of Rules of Engagement and Escalation of Force
Understand military Mission Planning, Briefing, communications and reporting procedures.
Have a working knowledge of Medical Evacuation procedures, self-aid/buddy aid procedures and Basic Combat Casualty Care.
Have a working knowledge of relevant laser designation systems and Night Vision Devices.
Be familiar with Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) operations.
Have a working knowledge of and functional skills with application software to include Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Training Specialist must be currently qualified range safety officers for dynamic fire (Mounted and Dismounted), movement/maneuver and Close Quarters Combat (CQC) training. They must be designated as Range Safety Officers in writing by their company, and certified by a recognized certifying organization(s) competent to conduct dynamic, live fire, maneuver and CQC. Must provide certifying/ qualifying documentation and or certificates
Specific Requirements MUST HAVE DOCUMENTED RANGE CERTIFICATION (does not have to be current)
Must be willing to work long hours while class in is session 4-6 weeks, comp time is provided between classes.
Educational Requirements
N/A
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All qualified candidates please log-on to our website and/or apply here:
http://www.tzjobwarrior.com
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If you are not interested, but know of someone who might be, please forward this information.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Thank You,
Rocky
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9. Subject: Instructors EOD/IED-D (Afghanistan)
To apply please visit www.roncoconsulting.com.
IED-D Instructors
Overview:
RONCO Consulting Corporation, an international professional services firm based in Washington, D.C., currently specializes in humanitarian and commercial mine action and ordnance disposal, security assistance, canine detection services, and specialized training. To apply please visit www.roncoconsulting.com.
RONCO has an immediate need for experienced and qualified military instructors with operational Tactical EOD experience to instruct EOD Technicians and other Military Personnel in operational level instruction on responding to IED and Surface Ordnance incidents. The ideal candidate will have experience in theater performing IED-D. This position is deployed to various locations in Afghanistan.
Responsibilities:
• Provide instruction on current domestic and international terrorist threats, tactics and procedures to include; IED threats, (e.g. remote controlled, command detonated…); explosive hazards; homemade explosive hazards and the planning process to respond to an IED/Surface Ordnance scene/incident in both a permissive and non-permissive environments.
• Prepare and facilitate practical hands-on familiarization training with specialized EOD tools, (e.g. robots, disrupters, energetic tolls….) protective equipment, detection and identification equipment/methods and the theory and application of electronic countermeasures.
• Contribute to curriculum improvements to course materials through continuous research, intelligence gathering and training revision.
• Maintain knowledge base as a subject matter expert in assigned course content to include qualification as Demolition operations Supervisor.
• Job assignments will involve the set up of practical IED problems for students to include command and control scenarios, bobby trap house set up and drill scenarios during Field Training Exercises
To apply please visit www.roncoconsulting.com.
Qualifications:
• Instructional experience with foreign militaries
• Technical knowledge of and experience in C-IED operations and Surface Ordnance EOD response.
• Experienced in the planning and development of training curriculum.
• Hands-on approach with a determined can-do attitude.
• Ability to interface with all levels of Command.
• Ability to conduct research using tools such as SIPR, periodicals, journals, open source Internet, etc. to identify and interpret evolving threats and innovations in techniques, tactics and procedures within the Southwest Asia Area of Operations.
• EOD Technician operational experience (5 years minimum)
• Overseas operational experience in Iraq/Afghanistan
To apply please visit www.roncoconsulting.com.Certifications and Other Preferred Qualifiers
• Military Master Training Specialist or Equivalent. Will consider minimum two years instructional experience in Lieu of Training Qualifications.
• CPR and EMT qualifications preferred.
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver complicated curriculum to a wide variety of audiences.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Successful candidates will possess superior relationship and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be a team player with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
RONCO is an equal opportunity employer | Drug free workplace
To apply please visit www.roncoconsulting.com
Location: Several locations around Afghanistan including: Kandahar and Kabul
Living conditions: Varied, some austere, some slightly above. Live and teach same location
Salary: $120,000 + $30 Per Diem
Additional Benefit: 48 days total paid leave (Paid travel)
Greg FloodTechnical Recruiter RONCO Consulting Corporation2300 N Street, NW/Suite 2100Washington, DC 20037
+1(202) 446-6690 Mobile
+1(202) 729-6646 Direct office
+1(202) 785-2791 HQ Main
+1(202) 785-2078 Fax
gflood@roncowash.comSkype: greg.flood.ronco
www.roncoconsulting.com
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10. Subject: Warehouse Specialist, OCONUS CONFLICT AREA – 17OK -TS/SCI FS Poly
Warehouse Specialist, OCONUS CONFLICT AREA – 17OK compensation package
13.5 months commitment, Paid R&R every 90 days and other benefits. REQUIRED: TOP SECRET W/ FULL SCOPE ISSA POLYGRAPH –
This is pretty much a warehouse logistics position but it REQUIRES an ACTIVE Top Secret ISSA clearance – no waivers
SUMMARY: Perform a variety of warehousing duties which require an understanding of the establishment’s storage plan. Work involves most of the following: Verifying materials or merchandise against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages; routing materials to prescribed storage locations; storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods; rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials; examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage; removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment. Perform special research or technical studies critical to logistic support functions. Utilize computer techniques for analysis, simulation or information systems and documentation. Routine duties include the safe operation and ability to become certified on 50K and below forklifts.
Send resume to: wainjwe@kellyservices.com
John Wainwright I Senior Technical Recruiter
E-mail: wainwje@kellyservices.com
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 860
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-588-9720, ext 211
Toll free: 877-417-4757
www.kellygovernmentsolutions.com
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11. Subject: Heavy Equip Mechanic Location: SWA - Afghanistan or Iraq
Heavy Equip Mechanic
Location: SWA - Afghanistan or Iraq
• Proven maintenance, repair and technical experience
• Background in industrial manufacturing, commercial maintenance or
military operations or maintenance.
• Experience with light or heavy duty trucks, tractors, tactical
vehicles, ground systems, generators, power plants, aircraft, any diesel,
gasoline powered equipment, or vehicle.
• Maintenance support: operations, system troubleshooting, engineering,
design, installation, analysis, maintenance and repair of U.S. systems and
subsystems to component level.
• Proficient hand tools, diagnostic tools, power tools, multi-meters
• Minimum of 8 years hands-on experience
Clearance required: Secret
Email: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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12. Subject: UAV Tech - Afghanistan
NAVAMAR Applied Science, an engineering and technical services firm, is
currently seeking motivated, former military or former deployed personnel to
staff deployable contract positions overseas.
DEPLOYMENT TECHNICIAN – Yuma AZ and Afghanistan
Training in AZ to be deployed to Afghanistan
These positions involve using highly specialized surveillance technology in
conjunction with Aerostats (Blimps) which are a type of Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles (UAVs) to provide protection for U.S Forces working in remote
areas. Deployments are a minimum of 6 months abroad.
Upon application, please specify availability date and experience with any
of the following:
Former Military Service
Security, cameras, radars, UAVs, Aerostat, FLIRS
RAID, UTAMS, or PTDs
THIS JOB REQUIRES THAT ALL APPLICANTS BE U.S. CITIZENS, HAVE AN ACTIVE
SECURITY CLEARANCE, AND A VALID PASSPORT
Please send resume to:
Lucy Jensen
lucy@military-civilian.com
(310)455-2002 Office
120 North Topanga Canyon Blvd. #105 -177
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
www.military-civilian.com
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13. Subject: USSOCOM Recovery Care Coordinator (Ft. Campbell, KY) (Secret)
AFSC has a 130-year legacy of service and support to Warriors, Veterans and their Families. As a leading provider of military health and human capital services to the federal government, AFSC’s innovative and compassionate services have been recognized by leaders throughout Congress, DoD, VA and top advocacy groups. AFSC delivers services and technology that successfully combine the highest possible quality and accuracy, with an unparalleled understanding of, and compassion for Warriors, Veterans and their Families.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AFSC's legacy of service has been acclaimed by the White House, Congress, Department Of Defense (DoD), Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), and the advocacy community. AFSC has proven itself time and time again, supporting complex, sensitive, and highly visible health and human service areas for the federal government.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) has the primary responsibility for the oversight and assistance for the Recovering Service Member’s (RSM’s)/family care management, throughout the continuum of care from recovery through rehabilitation to reintegration of either remaining on active duty or to civilian life as a veteran. The primary tool used for coordinating the RSM’s/family’s care is the Comprehensive Recovery Plan (CRP)/Comprehensive Transition Plan (CTP). The RCC will work with the USSOCOM Care Coalition, medical case managers and non-medical care managers involved with the RSM/family for the development and execution of the CRP/CTP.
JOB DUTIES
• Ensures the development, implementation and oversight of the Comprehensive Recovery Plan (CRP)/Comprehensive Transition Plan (CTP)
• Consults and collaborates with Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) during initial treatment phase and continuing throughout the continuum of care
• Oversees, coordinates, and monitors the medical and non-medical services across the continuum of care as documented in the CRP/CTP
• Facilitates an efficient, effective and smooth rehabilitation and transition back to active duty or civilian life as a veteran through coordination with appropriate personnel (Military Service Coordinators/VA Liaisons)
• Collects, maintains, and analyzes data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with governing program guidance
REQUIREMENTS
• Former Special Operator with at least 2 years previous experience with Wounded Warrior recovery programs
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively across multiple agencies to accomplish project goals.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• MS Office Proficiency
Bachelor’s or Higher
Secret Clearance
April M Morris
HR/Recruiting Coordinator
Armed Forces Services Corporation
703.379.9311 x1418
www.afsc-usa.com
http://afsc-usa.com/careers
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14. Subject: SERE Instructors-Bragg & Rucker-TELUM
SOLKOA Inc., (www.solkoa.com) is seeking qualified Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape (SERE) Instructors for ongoing and potential contracts in support of the U.S. Army’s Level-C SERE Training Programs at Fort Rucker, AL and Fort Bragg, NC. Current full-time SERE instructor openings exist now at Fort Rucker, AL (US Army Aviation Center of Excellence - USAACE) with potential instructor and management opportunities at Fort Bragg, NC (US Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center & School - USAJFKSWCS) as well as part-time opportunities at other east coast locations during episodic MTTs. All interested individuals are urged to forward their resume and employment intent (full or part time), along with desired location (AL, NC, or “east coast”) to hr@solkoa.com.
Unlike many other defense contractors who are temporarily looking for SF SERE instructor candidates prior to their submission for the Ft Bragg SERE contract opportunity this month, SOLKOA Inc., specializes in state-of-the-art SERE and Personnel Recovery competencies every day, and has so since the company’s founding in 2005. SERE & PR is who we are and what we do daily for a host of SOF, SMU, and OGA clients. Regardless of who wins SWC’s SERE contract in the next couple months, SOLKOA will still need highly qualified SOF SERE/PR instructors and SMEs to meet our client’s needs in this important field.
Minimum Required Qualifications for Army Level-C SERE Instructors:
- US Citizen
- Current & Active DOD SECRET Security Clearance
- Prior US Military E-4 or higher with 3+ years and Honorable Discharge (DD-214)
- DOD Level C (High-Risk) SERE Course graduate (Army, Navy or Air Force)
- Be physically fit, able to walk cross-country for up to 6 miles daily carrying 45 lbs
- Pass a psychological screening administered by a DOD SERE Psychologist
- Pass a complete medical screening (physical exam) that reflects no duty limitations
- Submit to bi-annual HIV testing as well as episodic drug screening while employed
Major Responsibilities:
- Teach SERE tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) daily, primarily to 18-Series MOS students
- Ability to prepare critical course content and maintain lesson relevancy to current threats and the operational environment
- Conduct role play as OPFOR or RECFOR, ensuring learning points are reinforced to students while “in role”
- Assist government clients in continually improving individual and collective SERE/PR training POIs IAW TRADOC 350-70 and USAJFKSWC’s requirements.
Working Conditions:
- Must perform work in varied conditions, indoors/outdoors, including extreme inclement weather
- Work may be required on holidays and weekends in addition to regular hours
- Current work is CONUS only – with no deployment requirements
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities & Attributes:
- Advanced DOD SERE Qualifications (PGD/HD, Full Spectrum, Advanced SERE Programs)
- Recent combat & SOF operational experience
- Recent SERE Instructor experience (2 years or more) or other ITC/IQC ratings
SOLKOA Inc., offers an excellent compensation and benefits package with competitive salaries based on relevant qualifications and experience. Interested and qualified applicants can apply at hr@solkoa.com by forwarding current resume. SOLKOA Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. SOLKOA Inc., (CAGE: 42KK9) is an American service-disabled, veteran-owned, small business (SDVOSB).
SOLKOA, Inc.3107 W. Colorado Ave., Suite 256
Colorado Springs, CO 80904-2040
Tel: 866.939.8881 Ext. 1
Fax: 719.623.0067
Web: www.solkoa.com
E-Mail: hr@solkoa.com
Alfredo R. Quirós
President & CEO
Telum Protection Corp.
910.690.2914 (cell)
910.692.2998 (office)
aquiros@telumcorp.com
www.telumcorp.com
An SBA certified 8(a), SDB, & SDVOSB
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15. Subject: FW: Senior Polymers & Composite Engineer - Lexington Park, MD
Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation, a Professional Engineering Services
firm, has assisted clients over the past 30 years in meeting the challenges
of an ever-changing national/international environment. We have a staff of
well-qualified Scientists and Engineers who apply their skills to meet the
needs of Government and Industry. The engineering disciplines encompass
Systems Engineering, System Design, Systems Integration, Life Cycle
Management, Operations Research/Cost Analysis, Software Development,
Test/Evaluation, and Training System Development. Our subject matter
expertise includes the following systems: Air Vehicle, Material Sciences,
Avionics, Air Crew, Electro-Optics, Acoustic Sensors, Radar, Communication,
Navigation, and Computer Information Systems Technology.
We are seeking:
SENIOR POLYMERS & COMPOSITE ENGINEER
Salary: USD 65000-100000 Per Year
Career Level Required: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Experience Required: 5+ to 7 years
Education Required:
Bachelor’s Degree
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Functions:
Independently applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan,
design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapon subsystems or
systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports,
change proposals, and other technical documentation. Applies engineering
experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration
management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource
management. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates
automated data processing software related to engineering or functional
requirements of military weapon systems, associated support systems, or
management information systems. Manages electronics testing resources and
acts as engineering team leader, developing engineering procedures and
controls, managing project efforts, and taking the lead in problem
resolution. Interfaces with system or program contractors, vendors, and
Government representatives regarding the technical aspects of engineering
programs/projects.
Education: Required - Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, physics or
computer science discipline. Each advanced technical degree may be
substituted for a year of experience.
Experience: Minimum - 6 years performing the foregoing functions; including
2 years experience as Team Leader or Supervisor managing other technical
personnel.
Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Send resume to:
Lucy Jensen
lucy@military-civilian.com
(310)455-2002 Office
120 North Topanga Canyon Blvd. #105 -177
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
www.military-civilian.com
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16. Subject: Software Test Engineer position, Ft Bragg, NC TS/SCI
Hello,
L-3 STRATIS, with its 5000 employees and nearly $1.4 B in revenue, is among the largest divisions of global defense leader, L-3. Its employees deliver specialized services and advanced technology in support of intelligence and enterprise information technology solutions for government and commercial entities around the world. STRATIS is proud of its consistent application of industry best practices and its ongoing dedication to the highest standards of business ethics - reflected in its motto, Powered by Excellence.
L3 Communications requires a self-directed Software Test Engineer to work in a full-time capacity and would be responsible to define quality assurance standards, guidelines, and procedures, develop and executes software test plans as determined by the project manager, review software and documentation to create test cases, and then execute test cases.
The successful candidate will document bugs, defects, issues and risks for assigned quality assurance efforts, define quality measurements for acceptance criteria and/or defects, determine impact to regression testing and error retests, document software defects and report defects to software developers, while monitoring bug resolution efforts during testing and post deployment. The successful candidate will documents deployment process in SOPs, training slides, and diagrams and will identify deviance from test and release processes. They will also propose improvements to deployment plan templates, release processes, test processes and test reports, as well as track tasks and plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
The person who fills position also will provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality while using CMMI project areas as guidelines to conduct best practices for documentation, testing and procedures. The applicant should have a good working knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft applications. They must possess the ability to work independently to meet time-sensitive requirements, and have excellent writing and presentation skills.
Required:
A DOD Top Secret Security Clearance with DCID 6/4 eligibility
Strong oral and written communications and teaching skills.
Have the ability to function as a member of a team while also capable of operation alone with little to no supervision or constant guidance
Desired:
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline minimum.
Military background and experience with Special Operations
We offer a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off, medical,
dental, vision, flexible spending account, long and short term disability and company paid life insurance, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing to include background checks.
Please feel free to contact me at any time via email or phone.
Tanja Evcic | Technical RecruiterL-3 STRATIS Powered by Excellence
Phone: 910-223-2401
2950 Village Dr. Suite 201
Fayetteville, NC 28304ctr.tanja.evcic@l-3com.com | www.L-3com.com/STRATIS
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Current openings @ www.L3STRATIS.com/careers | Ranked 8th among Washington Technology’s 2010 Top 100 Prime Contractors
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17. Subject: Req ID 41368BR System Architect USA VIRGINIA Herndon
Could you please post and distribute Sir.
Req ID41368BR
Business TitleSystem Architect
LocationUSA VIRGINIA Herndon
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesBecome an integral part of a diverse team that leads the world in Mission, Cyber, and Technology Solutions. At ManTech International Corporation, you will help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.
Responsibilities include:
Designs and develops solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Incorporates engineering strategies for introducing new technology into the IT infrastructure-related business processes. Applies knowledge of enterprise IT needs to design improved processes, generate valid requirements, ensuring consistency with enterprise technical architecture.
Position Requirements:
Requires 5+ years experience in Systems Engineering.
Security Requirements: U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance based upon a SSBI completed within the last 5 years. Current Polygraph.
Keywords: Systems Architect, Systems Engineer, Enterprise
QualificationsRequires Bachelor’s degree (in Computer Science or related field) or equivalent, and five years of related work experience.TS/SCI with Polygraph Required.
Additional QualificationsMost positions require candidate to have a current favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). Some positions will require completion of a polygraph examination.
DegreesEquivalent Experience/Education
Bachelor's Degree
Email Resumes to: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com include the Req ID and Business Title in the subject line of the email
V/R
Larry
Lawrence Cleveland
512-658-0573
USMC Retired
Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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18. Subject: Req ID 41363BR Network Engineer USA VIRGINIA Herndon
Req ID41363BR
Business TitleNetwork Engineer
LocationUSA VIRGINIA Herndon
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesBecome an integral part of a diverse team that leads the world in Mission, Cyber, and Technology Solutions. At ManTech International Corporation, you will help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.
Responsibilities include:
Installs, configures, and supports local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), Internet, Intranet, and other networks used by customers. Maintains network hardware and software. Monitors network to ensure network availability to all system users and performs necessary maintenance. Provides support to projects that require network services.
Position Requirements:
Requires 5+ years experience in Network Engineering/Management.
Security Requirements: U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance based upon a SSBI completed within the last 5 years. Current Polygraph.
Keywords: Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, LAN, WAN
QualificationsRequires Bachelor’s degree (in Computer Science or related field) or equivalent, and five years of related work experience.TS/SCI with Polygraph Required.
Additional QualificationsMost positions require candidate to have a current favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). Some positions will require completion of a polygraph examination.
DegreesEquivalent Experience/Education
Bachelor's Degree
Email Resumes to: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com include the Req ID and Business Title in the subject line of the email
V/R
Larry
Lawrence Cleveland
512-658-0573
USMC Retired
Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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19. Subject: UAV Pilots and Payload Operators - Afghanistan
NAVMAR Applied Sciences, an engineering and technical services, is currently
seeking motivated, former military or former deployed personnel to staff
deployable contract positions overseas.
UAV Pilots and Payload Operators Secret Clearance a MUST – Yuma AZ and
Afghanistan
Training in AZ to be deployed to Afghanistan.
Because of a considerable increase in client demand, Navmar Applied Sciences
Corp. is experiencing substantial growth. We currently have several openings
for External and Internal UAV (unmanned air vehicles) Pilots. These
positions require travel (8-10 week training and 6 month deployment) both
within the Continental United States and outside ( Premium monetary
compensation and full benefits are included.
If you:
•Have previous UAV Piloting experience
•Full Scale Piloting experience
•Targeting, Target Acquisition, and Target Tracking experience
•Have an Active Secret Clearance
We want to talk to you!
Send resume to:
Lucy Jensen
lucy@military-civilian.com
(310)455-2002 Office
120 North Topanga Canyon Blvd. #105 -177
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
www.military-civilian.com
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20. Job Title: Superintendent, Emergency Management Institute (Emmitsburg, MD)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-SES-09-MSB-450514
SALARY RANGE: $119,554.00 - $179,700.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 to Wednesday, March 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: ES-0340-00
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Senior Executive Service (SES)
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Emmitsburg, MD
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
To apply for this position you need only submit a resume which CANNOT exceed FIVE (5) pages using 1 inch margins and a 12 point font. Any information submitted in excess of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered. You must submit a resume which provides evidence of how you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualification(s) listed below in one document.
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
DISASTER. It strikes anytime, anywhere. It takes many forms -- a hurricane, an earthquake, a tornado, a flood, a fire or a hazardous spill, an act of nature or an act of terrorism. It builds over days or weeks, or hits suddenly, without warning. Every year, millions of Americans face disaster, and its terrifying consequences.
To learn more about what FEMA does visit http://www.fema.gov/about/index.shtm#0
How You Can Lead the Way
This executive level position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Protection and National Preparedness, National Preparedness Directorate (NPD), National Training and Education, Emergency Management Institute (EMI). The position reports directly to the Assistant Administrator of National Training and Education.
This position serves as the Superintendent of the EMI, a preeminent FEMA training institution that provides training in the field of disaster and emergency management, and other training in support of the agency mission. The training programs developed and implemented by EMI cover all organizational components, policies, authorities, and guidelines in the Agency, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs, all regional and field operational elements, national disaster cadres, disaster field training offices, customer service, as well as the National Emergency Management Information System, Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), and other Agency data systems. A key responsibility is the design and implementation of a comprehensive Emergency Management Academy curriculum for State and local emergency management officials. The Superintendent directs the development and administration of a comprehensive, all hazards program of emergency management training courses for the Federal, State, local, and tribal officials, as well as private citizens. The Superintendent is also responsible for the development and administration of the Emergency Management Higher Education Program, the Integrated Emergency Management Exercise Based Training Program, and the Disaster Field Training Program. In addition, the Superintendent is responsible for training delivery and exchange of courses with international emergency management components in partnership with Department of State and Department of Defense, as well as operation of two distinct learning management systems (LMS) and database systems that comprise one of the largest distance learning management programs in the nation. FEMA Human Capital utilizes the LMS systems for Learning and Development hosted training, as well as that by other Federal partners and the Department of Homeland Security to host such training programs as Transition Training and mandatory training. The Superintendent also directs EMI resources in support of Human Capital Learning and Development resident training initiatives as appropriate.
The incumbent of this position will have responsibility for the development and delivery of training courses through a wide variety of technologies at a distance, as well as resident training, field deployed training, disaster field training, and training developed for deployment within State and local emergency management training programs. Critical to this position is the interaction between the Federal, State, local and tribal levels of government, as well as non-government organizations, and private citizens in the development and delivery of emergency management training. The Superintendent is responsible for policy development, oversight, and management. In this capacity the Superintendent must integrate operational priorities and requirements with the United States Fire Administration to meet the Institute’s daily operational as well as strategic requirements.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Emmitsburg, MD
The Superintendent is the program executive responsible for ensuring that EMI fulfills its wide-ranging mission to support national preparedness. Key duties and responsibilities of the incumbent include the following:
Directs, manages, and discharges the Institute’s responsibilities in support of National Training and Education, the Protection and National Preparedness/National Preparedness Directorate, and the Agency's mission, including strategic planning, performance results, policy development, budget execution, and reports to Congress as required. Recommendations made by the incumbent include resources to be expended, timing of major events, and priority of projects and plans.
Develops and implements goals in support of the mission of the Agency and National Training and Education; develops organizational plans, utilizes and secures resources; applies state-¬of-the-art technology to satisfy the operational requirements of FEMA and the Agency's training programs. Directs and develops policy, plans and goal recommendations for short- and long- range planning in support of the Assistant Administrator, National Training and Education.
Provides national leadership in the development and delivery of training necessary to ensure that individuals and groups with key emergency management responsibilities, including FEMA disaster employees, have the requisite skills to perform their jobs effectively. Incorporates emergency management core competencies into the national training agenda as appropriate.
Works closely with the Deputy Assistant Administrator of National Training and Education Division, Superintendent of the Center for Domestic Preparedness, and Superintendent of the National Fire Academy.
Oversees the development and delivery of a broad range of courses and training programs in support of all organizational and strategic components outlined above.
Leads the implementation and growth of a National Emergency Management Academy designed to professionalize the field of emergency management for key stakeholders.
Plans and carries out an annual Emergency Management in Higher Education conference for the national and international community, as well as the National Training and Exercise Conference for emergency management partners at all levels of the integrated emergency management system.
Takes a leadership role in seeking and implementing innovative and effective training delivery options and training technologies. The Superintendent is instrumental in bringing training technologies research into practice.
Ensures that new and emerging threats are addressed in courses and programs, as appropriate.
Directs and manages a close partnership with Federal, State, local and tribal emergency managers in the identification of training needs and the development of courses to meet these needs.
Directs the review, evaluation and effectiveness of training programs and staff and oversees the implementation of training programs through Regional Offices and Joint Field Offices.
Represents the Assistant Administrator at meetings, conferences, and symposia with key officials within and outside FEMA on major considerations within the training program, and exercises authority to speak for and commit to specific actions within the bounds of Agency policy and the views of the Assistant Administrator.
Represents the Assistant Administrator in Congressional meetings to outline the Agency's training programs.
Directs and oversees the management of data tracking systems for monitoring evaluations of courses by students, determining the applicability and effectiveness of courses, and student training histories.
Directs and oversees multi-million dollar training programs and technical assistance contracts. Assures that adequate internal controls are in place to prevent waste, fraud, mismanagement, and abuse.
Directs and manages a professional and clerical staff assigned to the Institute and provides oversight and direction of technical assistance contractors. Carries out EEO policies and communicates support to subordinates.
Performs senior emergency management assignments, as required, and supports the implementation of Agency policies and programs.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a resume, which provides evidence of how you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualifications listed below.
We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
The application package cannot exceed a total of 5 pages. Any information submitted in excess of 5 pages WILL NOT be considered.
Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and all Mandatory Technical and Executive Core Qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.
U. S. Citizenship
Persons selected for an initial appointment to a career SES position must have their executive core qualifications approved by a Qualifications Review Board of the Office of Personnel Management prior to appointment to the position.
Persons newly appointed to a career SES position are required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Incumbent is subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency. In this event, this service may include duties other than those specified in the official position description. Selectee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under intense physical and mental stress.
This position is a Special Sensitive position, requiring a Background investigation prior to or after appointment. A required investigation and clearance or waiver must be completed before a selectee is placed in the position.
Selectee will be required to complete an SF-278, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report.
The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/13/59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment.
Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Selectee may be subject to random drug testing.
Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at DHS/FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
BASIS FOR EVALUATION
All required application materials will be reviewed to determine if applicants meet the mandatory qualification requirements. Qualification and experience determinations will be based only on the information supplied by the applicant.
The best-qualified candidates for this position will be distinguished from other applicants who met the qualification requirements. Applicants should provide specific evidence of possession of the mandatory Technical and Executive Core Qualifications, as outlined under Qualifications Criteria, to assist the evaluation committee in determining the best-qualified candidates that will be considered for final selection.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Senior executive management or comprehensive operational experience in the field of emergency management at the Federal, State and/or local levels.
2. Working knowledge and/or executive oversight of training development and delivery at the Federal, State, and/or local levels.
3. An ability to work cooperatively with diverse partners, interests and viewpoints to achieve consensus on goals and objectives on the Agency's training programs and products.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to deal effectively on an interpersonal basis with high-level officials, both within and outside the Federal Government.
MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS
ECQ-1. LEADING CHANGE
This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ-2. LEADING PEOPLE
This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ-3. RESULTS DRIVEN
This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ-4. BUSINESS ACUMEN
This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ-5. BUILDING COALITIONS
This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human capital office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:
This agency is committed to employing a highly qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our nation. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us on (202) 646-3971. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Public Law 93-379. The forms referenced in this announcement are used to determine candidates’ qualifications for the position and are authorized under Title 5 of the United States Code 3302 and 3361.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS BY 11:59 PM (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. ONLY SUBMIT THE MATERIALS REQUESTED BY THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
1. Your Resume (limited to five (5) pages which includes required information listed below:
a. Vacancy Announcement Number and Position Title
b. Your full name, social security number, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail and mailing address, country of citizenship. If applicable, reinstatement eligibility to the Senior Executive Service and dates held on the SES career appointment.
c. Name, city and state of high schools and colleges/universities attended with date(s) of diploma. For college include majors, and type and date of degree(s).
d. Job titles, salaries, employers’ names and addresses, supervisors’ names and phone numbers (indicate if we may contact your current and former supervisors), starting and ending dates and hours per week of unpaid or non-paid work experience that relates to this vacancy.
e. Job-related training courses, special skills, certificates and licenses, honors, awards and publications.
f. For reference check purposes, you must submit the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references, including a current or recent supervisor (or someone in your current chain of command), who have knowledge of your past performance.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online – Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf and email to FEMASESJOBS@dhs.gov
3. To submit your resume and/or supporting documents you are unable to upload please send via E-Mail: FEMASESJOBS@dhs.gov. COMPLETED E-MAIL PACKAGES MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE EXECUTIVE RESOURCES UNIT NO LATER THAN 11:59 EASTERN STANDARD TIME ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. PLEASE LIST THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER/POSITION TITLE IN
THE SUBJECT LINE.
If you are sending your application via Email, please DO NOT use zip or other compressed file formats. Preferred file formats include .doc, txt. or .pdf.
Applications will be retained as a permanent record of this action.
For specific questions regarding this vacancy or the application process, please contact
FEMA Executive Services Unit, Email: FEMASESJOBS@DHS.GOV, Phone: 202-646-3971.
CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION MATERIALS:
1. Resume
2. Annotated name and announcement number on all pages of application materials
3. Application materials submitted in a timely manner to ensure receipt by closing date.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Monique Brown
Phone: (202)646-3971
Email: MONIQUE.BROWN@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
DO NOT SEND POSTAL MAIL
Washington, DC 20472
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received you will be notified by e-mail.
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21. Job Title: Supervisory Emergency Management Program Officer, GS-301-14 (Oakland, CA)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-90431-KJD-424669D/M
SALARY RANGE: $114,468.00 - $148,806.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 to Tuesday, March 29, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-14
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Oakland, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
You will serve in the Individual Assistance Branch, Recovery Division, Region 9, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Oakland, CA. In this position, you will monitor, manage, administer, supervise and coordinate all Individual Assistance activities authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, and other disaster authorities.
The Oakland, CA Regional Office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be moving to the Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area in 2012.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• This position requires a Public Trust background check.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Oakland, CA
Specific Duties:
• Supervise and manage response to specific disaster declaration, all open disaster contracts and disaster response and recovery planning activities;
• Represent the Region on policy issues pertaining to Individual Assistance;
• Make recommendations for program changes and assists in the development of legislation to enact major changes;
• Serve as principal point of reference within the region for the analyses and evaluation of technical and policy issues concerned and for development of policy positions on respective functional areas;
• Review regional planning programs for effectiveness and integration with state, territorial and federal plans.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position at the GS-14 level you must possess at least one of the following:
One full year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is described as experience in a position providing effective leadership, supervision and management in the administration of the FEMA's disaster assistance programs.
Time-in-Grade Requirements: Status applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. To be creditable, one (1) year is required at the GS-13 level for the GS-14.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: This is a Public Trust position. You will be required to pass a background and fingerprint check.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
U.S. Citizens (DEU):We will review your resume and transcript(s), to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences as it relates to the specialized experience and KSAS required for the job for which you are applying. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Names of candidates in the Best Qualified Category will be sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion):To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points and a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on your responses to the questionnaire. If you are found to be highly qualified based on your responses and a review of your resume, you will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above qualified non-preference eligibles in your assigned category. Qualified veterans' preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 100% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated well qualified, which is defined as one who meets the qualifications identified in this announcement and scores at least an 85 (prior to veteran's preference being applied) on the application questions, will receive special selection priority.
Selective Placement Factor: Experience managing, coordinating and implementing the Individual Assistance components authorized in the Robert T. Stafford Act Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, P.L. 93-288, as amended, including associated regulations, policies, and procedural guidance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) measured in the questionnaire:
1. Knowledge of disaster assistance related statues, regulations and guidelines.
2. Skill in the systematic analysis and evaluation of federal, state, territorial and local disaster-related individual assistance issues, providing clear options for maximum results and presenting the recommendation that were made based upon the recovery requirements or capabilities.
3. Skill with supervisory techniques and administrative principles required to manage and supervise employees to promote federal policies and procedures and team building concepts.
4. Knowledge of the coordinating requirements and organizational relationships between Federal agencies, state and local governments, volunteer agencies, and private organizations to effectively develop individual assistance recovery programs.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Other benefits that may be available include a uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
VETERANS INFORMATION, EEO POLICY, AND REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE can be obtained utilizing the links at the bottom of this announcement.
CITIZENSHIP: Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: For more information, please see the link at the bottom of this announcement and www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccommodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: 424669. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not complete steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 6-character Vacancy Identification Number: 424669
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire:
• Eligible veterans are encouraged to attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) or other proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status, when a DD-214 is not available.
• Applicants claiming 10-point preference based on a compensable disability, receipt of a purple heart, or preference for a spouse, widow/widower, or natural mother must complete and attach the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the required proof as listed on the backside of the SF-15. The SF-15 is available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
• Current or former Federal civilian employees are encouraged to attach a copy of a non-award SF-50.
• Qualified handicapped individuals must submit proof of disability.
• If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (at least “Meets or Exceeds,” or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current non-award SF-50.
• If you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience or if the position has a positive education requirement, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your college transcript.
• Foreign Education: to receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Kathy Delauter
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: (800)877-8339
Email: KATHERINE.DELAUTER@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
16825 S Seton Ave
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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22. Job Title: Technological Hazards Program Specialist-GS-301-9/11/12 (Chicago Metro area, IL)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG2011-R5-11-118-451071-WWH
SALARY RANGE: $51,995.00 - $98,022.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 to Wednesday, March 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-09/12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: 3 vacancies - Chicago Metro area, IL
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities.
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 5, National Preparedness Division, Technological Hazards Branch in Chicago, IL.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
3 vacancies - Chicago Metro area, IL
Organization: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 5, National Preparedness Division, Technological Hazards Branch in Chicago, IL.
Primary Purpose: The incumbent will participate in the development and implemenation of policy, recommendations, regulations, interpretation, and guidance materials for emergency planning and to implement modified existing policy, procedures, and guidance.
Specific Duties:
• Assist in planning, designing, and developing emergency response plans;
• Evaluating REP plans and the capabilities of State and local governments to conduct effective off-site operations;
• Review annual periodic program requirements provided in the State's Annual Letter of Certification submittal.
• Developing exercise evaluator organization staffing and logistics requirements;
• Developing data for inclusion and actual writing of reports;
• Providing oral and written responses to a wide range of inquiries from government and private sector officials.
• Serves as the POC/Site Specialist to the assigned Site/State.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position at the GS-9 level you must possess at least one of the following:
One full year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service
using knowledge of Federal, State and local governmental organizational structures and relationships, especially as related to emergency preparedness and planning.
OR
Possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree, 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related
OR
Possess a combination of education and experience as described above that when added together they equal 100 percent of the total requirement
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level you must possess at least one of the following:
One full year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service
using knowledge of Federal, State and local governmental organizational structures and relationships, especially as related to emergency preparedness and planning.
OR
Possess a PhD or equivalent degree or three full years of progressively higher education leading to such a degree or LL.M if related
OR
Possess a combination of education and experience as described above that when added together they equal 100 percent of the total requirement.
To Qualify for the GS-12 level :
You must have one full year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service using knowledge of Federal, State and local governmental organizational structures and relationships, especially as related to emergency preparedness and planning.
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements and any selective placement factor stated in this employment opportunity will be rated and ranked on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's).
Selective Placement Factor: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of rules, regulations, directives, policies and standards related to Radiological Emergency Planning (REP).
2. Knowledge of emergency preparedness exercise development and evaluation/inspection techniques concerning nuclear power plants.
3. Ability to act as liaison sufficient to interact with emergency management representatives from Federal, State, local governments and private sector.
4. Ability to communicate orally sufficient to deliver comprehensive presentations on emergency management issues to a variety of audiences.
5. Ability to communicate in writing sufficient to prepare forms, reports, spreadsheets, and other professional documents using common computer software.
Time-in-Grade Requirements: Status applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. To be creditable, one (1) year is required at the GS-07 level for the GS-09 and GS-09 level for the GS-11.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
This position allows you to qualify and be considered based on your education. To receive this consideration, please submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades) to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package, however, official transcripts will be needed prior to beginning employment. Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online - please check your school website to obtain a copy quickly.
Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be provided by midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on Foreign Education verification, visit the US Department of Education. Another listing of services that can perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website.
REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.
CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: This is a critical sensitive position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject to the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination. Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. These questions measure the extent to which an applicant meets basic eligibility for employment, minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education), and the extent to which applicants possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. If applicants meet the minimum qualifications, they will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points. Candidates must respond to all questions; a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on the applicant’s responses to the questionnaire. Candidates who are found to be highly qualified will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Eligible veterans who meet established criteria will receive additional points (5 or 10) added to their total score as a result of their military service as appropriate.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated "well qualified" will receive special selection priority. If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your recent performance appraisal (at least "Meets or Exceeds", or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Please do not submit a cash/time off award SF-50, as this does not verify grade. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well qualified standards for the position. A well qualified applicant must satisfy the following criteria: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective placement factors, education, and experience requirements, the applicant must score at least an 85 (prior to veteran’s preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that, among others, include: a fully portable Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k); personal leave days for vacation, illness, and family care; ten paid holidays per year; flexible work schedules; defined benefit retirement plan; a wide choice of health insurance programs, non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses; life and long-term care insurance; transportation subsidies; and Employee Assistance Programs. Other benefits that may be available include: a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers; and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
FEMA also provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process. For more information, please visit www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccomodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: 451071. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not completed steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: 451071
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer each question. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be provided by midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on Foreign Education verification, visit the US Department of Education. Another listing of services that can perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website.
If applicable, candidates must attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted. Applicants who are active military duty will not have a DD-214. Prior to appointment we will verify your eligibility for veteran's preference and that your military service was honorable. To be entitled to preference, a veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code. This means that: An honorable or general discharge is necessary. Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans. Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for preference. When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. The SF-15 is available online at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Merit promotion and non-competitive eligible candidates:
Candidates must attach a copy of an SF-50 that documents the highest grade held, salary, tenure group, service computation date, and competitive service appointment. Failure to provide these documents will result in non-consideration for this position.
Competitive status is not required for qualified handicapped individuals eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 213.3102(u); qualified 30% or more disabled veterans eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 316.402(b)(5); those eligible under the Veteran`s Recruitment Act; and, those eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, provided that these individuals otherwise meet the description of 'Who May Apply.'
Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply. (Veterans applying under this category must provide proof (DD 214) of service with submission of application). If a DD-214 Form is not available at the time of application, applicants must submit proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Whitney L. Hill
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: (800)877-8339
Email: WHITNEY.HILL@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
PO Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22604
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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23. Job Title: Emergency Management Specialist-GS-0301-11/12 (Chicago Metro area, IL)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-446975-KST-COR
SALARY RANGE: $62,909.00 - $98,022.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 to Monday, March 21, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-11/12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Temporary NTE 2years
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Chicago Metro area, IL
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Internal Candidates Only
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
You will serve in the Disaster Operations Division, Operations Integration Branch in Region V located in Chicago at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this position, you will coordinate among numerous regional executive branch departments and agencies;and prepare non-military emergency action guidance, plans and documents relating to the response to and management of a catastrophic disaster and its subsequent effects.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
This position is being announced under FEMA's CORE Program (Cadre of on-call Response/Recovery employees). These positions are authorized under P.L. 93-288 to perform temporary disaster work and are funded from the Disaster Relief Fund. Appointments are excepted service, temporary appointments. This is a 2 year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• This position requires a (Public Trust/High Risk, TS) background check.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• You may be required serve a trial period of 1 year.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Chicago Metro area, IL
Specific Duties: The incumbent performs the following duties under the general guidance of the operations Integration Branch Chief and employs the policies, concepts and doctrines provided by FEMA Headquarters. The incumbent is responsible for developing detailed emergency plans and procedures at the regional Federal level, to provide emergency assistance to save lives and protect property, and address public health and safety issues during significant emergencies.
1. Coordinates policy guidance or procedures at the regional, state, and local levels and provides related assistance on planning matters relevant to preparedness responsibilities of the organization.
2. Coordinates with staff from other FEMA offices, state offices, and other Federal agencies regarding revisions of response plans and arrangements as required by changes in strategic concepts, public laws and government reorganization.
3. Evaluates policies and procedures and suggests corrective actions as needed.
4. Develops, monitors, and coordinates the implementation of all hazard emergency plans and procedures in accordance with the National response Framework (NRF) and regional response plans, based on the Stafford Act.
5. Conducts orientations and briefings for regional staff to promote familiarity with concept of the region's response role under the NRF and regional response plan.
6. Develops or coordinates the preparation of intra- and interagency disaster response plans, standard operation procedures (SOPs), and planning annexes.
7. Maintains 24-hour monitoring, alert, and notification procedures for evaluating emergencies, and disasters, and updates plans and SOPs to initiate response actions.
8. Assists in coordinating with other Federal agencies serving as the primary agency for Emergency Support Functions (ESF) under the NRF in the development of their regional plans.
9. Serves on interagency and intergovernmental task forces or working groups to address and resolve issues related to mission assignment policies and procedures.
10. Coordinates with the regional program and financial staff and other Federal agency partners to determine budget and funding requirements for MAs.
11. Establishes and maintains close coordination and working relationships with the Action Tracker (AT), Financial Management Specialist/ comptroller and the FEMA Finance center (DFC), Berryville, VA. Work together as a team to accomplish all MA processing closeout functions.
12. Staff the emergency response teams and the regional support team as needed. Provides technical assistance relating to mission assignments to the RRCC, ERT-A,ERT and other teams during operations and closeouts.
13. Reviews financial and program status of MA execution with relevant Operations Section Branch Chiefs/Project Officers, DFC, and/or other Federal Agency representatives.
14. Maintains records of all MA's issued, and shares files with the Action Tracker and Project Officers. Provide copies' of documents from file as requested.
15. Review eligible items billed by other Federal agencies or provide guidance and historical backup for acceptable expenses incurred in support of the mission.
16. Completes training relevant to assignment duties and functions. Seeks a professional development path that includes technical instruction, seminars and training.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level you must possess at least one of the following:
One full year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level. Specialized experience is described as knowledgeable in disaster response and emergency management planning; experience in working with or advising Federal/state/local government, private sector,and/or volunteer organization in revising plans, procedures, and disaster response requirements.
OR
PHD or equivalent.
OR
Combination of education of experience.
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level you must possess at least one of the following:
One full year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is described as expert knowledge in disaster response and emergency management planning; experience in working with or advising Federal/state/local government, private sector,and/or volunteer organization in revising plans, procedures, and disaster response requirements.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: This is a Public Trust position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject to the applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation forms, the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination. Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Other benefits that may be available include a uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
VETERANS INFORMATION, EEO POLICY, AND REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE can be obtained utilizing the links at the bottom of this announcement.
CITIZENSHIP: Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: For more information, please see the link at the bottom of this announcement and www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccommodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, March 21, 2011.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: 446975. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not complete steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: 446975
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire:
• Eligible veterans are encouraged to attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) or other proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status, when a DD-214 is not available.
• Applicants claiming 10-point preference based on a compensable disability, receipt of a purple heart, or preference for a spouse, widow/widower, or natural mother must complete and attach the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the required proof as listed on the backside of the SF-15. The SF-15 is available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
• Current or former Federal civilian employees are encouraged to attach a copy of a non-award SF-50.
• If you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience or if the position has a positive education requirement, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your college transcript.
• Foreign Education: to receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Kym A. Thompson
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: (800)877-8339
Email: KYM.THOMPSON@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
PO Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22604
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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24. Job Title: Natural Hazards Program Specialist-GS-0301-09 (New York City, NY)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-81314-SEG-448225DM
SALARY RANGE: $53,500.00 - $69,545.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 to Tuesday, March 29, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-09
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - New York City, NY
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
You will serve in the Mitigation Division, Floodplain Management and Flood Insurance Branch, Region II, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this position, you will perform management duties for floodplain management elements of the National Flood Plain Insurance Program and supports the Regional Mapping Team at the Regional Office.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• This position requires a Public Trust background check.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - New York City, NY
• Assists in the developments and implementation of strategies to communicate loss prevention information to various audiences by promoting flood insurance and disseminating risk information.
• Participates in advising private sector interests, including the real estate and mortgage lending industries, of requirements and impacts of flood insurance and flood hazard mapping.
• Participates in the evaluation of the performance of State and local governments in order to continue their participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
• Attends public meetings and training sessions concerning flood hazard mitigation concepts and participates in meetings on floodplain management.
• Researches problems associated with floodplain delineations, floodplain management regulations and administrative practices. Prepares technical guidance for review before provision to public officials.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience is described as experience related to the National Flood Insurance Programs concepts, goals and background.
Education obtained in an accredited college or university may be substituted for specialized experience requirements for positions at GS-9. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and abilities to do the work being advertised.
For GS-9: 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education; or Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or LL.B or J.D., if related.
If qualifying all or in part based on your education, you must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grade point average or class ranking to verify education when applying for this position. If this information is not provided, your education will not be considered. If you are selected for this position, you will have to provide an official copy of your transcripts prior to entering on duty.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited education institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e4.htm#e4a for additional information on this topic.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
This is a Public Trust position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to this position is subject to the applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation forms, the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination. Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
U.S. Citizens (DEU):We will review your resume and transcript{s), to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences as it relates to the specialized experience and KSAS required for the job for which you are applying. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Names of candidates in the Best Qualified Category will be sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion):To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points and a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on your responses to the questionnaire. If you are found to be highly qualified based on your responses and a review of your resume, you will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above qualified non-preference eligibles in your assigned category. Qualified veterans' preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 100% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated well qualified, which is defined as one who meets the qualifications identified in this announcement and scores at least an 85 (prior to veteran's preference being applied) on the application questions, will receive special selection priority.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) measured in the questionnaire:
1. Ability to use sound judgment in the interpretation of rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to a specific project management.
2. Ability to perform problem solving and make recommendations for corrective action plans.
3. Ability to explain requirements to different audiences or make convincing oral presentations.
4. Ability to understand and evaluate technical information that is related to a specific project.
5. Ability to communicate in writing.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Other benefits that may be available include a uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
VETERANS INFORMATION, EEO POLICY, AND REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE can be obtained utilizing the links at the bottom of this announcement.
CITIZENSHIP: Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: For more information, please see the link at the bottom of this announcement and www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccommodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: 448255. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not complete steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: 448255
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire:
• Eligible veterans are encouraged to attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) or other proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status, when a DD-214 is not available.
• Applicants claiming 10-point preference based on a compensable disability, receipt of a purple heart, or preference for a spouse, widow/widower, or natural mother must complete and attach the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the required proof as listed on the backside of the SF-15. The SF-15 is available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
• Current or former Federal civilian employees are encouraged to attach a copy of a non-award SF-50.
• Qualified handicapped individuals must submit proof of disability.
• If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (at least “Meets or Exceeds,” or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current non-award SF-50.
• If you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience or if the position has a positive education requirement, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your college transcript.
• Foreign Education: to receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Stacey E. Gray
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: STACEY.E.GRAY@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
P O Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22604
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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25. Job Title: Program Analyst (Readiness) GS-0343-12/13 (DC)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-T0162-LNG-451278D/M
SALARY RANGE: $74,872.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 to Tuesday, March 29, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0343-12/13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 5 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
You will serve in the Office of the Associate Administrator of the Office of Response & Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this position, you will serve as a Program Analyst, responsible for providing expert technical authority for all-hazards response and recovery analysis, lessons learned data collection and analysis with an emphasis on developing and conducting evaluation and assessment programs.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• This position requires a (Secret) background check.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
5 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Specific Duties:
• Responsible for developing, analyzing, coordinating and publishing evaluation and assessment plans and guidance. Analyzes trends to develop or modify existing program and to support development of new ones.
• Provides incident analysis. Participates in performance audits, evaluations, and special reviews relating to operational readiness in the areas of personnel, equipment, and serviceability and training levels of proficiency.
• When an event occurs, the incumbent may be required to participate as part of a data collection or evaluation team.
• Participates in national work groups involved in development of Agency-wide programs to resolve national program problems.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position at the GS-12/13 level you must possess at least one of the following:
One full year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is described experience
GS-0343-12: one year of specialized experience participating in analysis and assessment of readiness programs, including recommending changes based on data related to operational readiness, to ensure effective emergency response operations for potential/actual incidents.
GS-0343-13: one year of specialized experience leading the analysis and assessment of readiness programs, serving as an expert authority on all hazards response and recovery analysis related to operational readiness, to ensure effective emergency response operations for potential /actual incidents.
Time-in-Grade Requirements: Status applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. To be creditable, one (1) year is required at the GS-11 level for the GS-12, and one (1) year at the GS 12 level for the GS-13.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Appointment to the position is subject to your successful completion of essential security investigation forms, your cooperation with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Additionally, appointment could require that you satisfy additional security requirements established by FEMA and other Federal Departments or Agencies. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for termination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
U.S. Citizens (DEU):We will review your resume and transcript{s), to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences as it relates to the specialized experience and KSAS required for the job for which you are applying. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Names of candidates in the Best Qualified Category will be sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion):To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points and a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on your responses to the questionnaire. If you are found to be highly qualified based on your responses and a review of your resume, you will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above qualified non-preference eligibles in your assigned category. Qualified veterans' preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 100% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated well qualified, which is defined as one who meets the qualifications identified in this announcement and scores at least an 85 (prior to veteran's preference being applied) on the application questions, will receive special selection priority.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) measured in the questionnaire:
1. Skill in fact finding, analysis of evaluation results, problem solving and development of evaluation reports that support organizational improvement.
2. Ability to communicate in writing sufficient to articulate a clear presentation of study results that provide options and recommendations of requirements or capabilities.
3. Ability to convey technical and controversial information to a variety of audiences in meetings, presentations and/or briefings and to negotiate effectively to gain acceptance of recommendations and agency policies.
4. Knowledge of emergency management laws, executive orders, and regulations such as the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the National Response Framework (NRF) and the Robert T. Stafford Act.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Other benefits that may be available include a uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
VETERANS INFORMATION, EEO POLICY, AND REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE can be obtained utilizing the links at the bottom of this announcement.
CITIZENSHIP: Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: For more information, please see the link at the bottom of this announcement and www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccommodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: 451278. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not complete steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: 451278
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire:
• Eligible veterans are encouraged to attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) or other proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status, when a DD-214 is not available.
• Applicants claiming 10-point preference based on a compensable disability, receipt of a purple heart, or preference for a spouse, widow/widower, or natural mother must complete and attach the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the required proof as listed on the backside of the SF-15. The SF-15 is available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
• Current or former Federal civilian employees are encouraged to attach a copy of a non-award SF-50.
• Qualified handicapped individuals must submit proof of disability.
• If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (at least “Meets or Exceeds,” or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current non-award SF-50.
• If you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience or if the position has a positive education requirement, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your college transcript.
• Foreign Education: to receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Loren N. Gibson
Phone: (202)646-4271
Email: LOREN.GIBSON@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
1201 Maryland Avenue Portals III
Mail Stop 3715
Washington, DC 20024
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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26. Job Title: Supervisory Attorney-Advisor, GS-0905-15 (DC)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-T0161-PDB-451089
SALARY RANGE: $123,758.00 - $155,500.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 to Tuesday, March 29, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-15
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Excepted Service Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
You will serve in the Mission Support Legal Division (MSLD), Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this position, the incumbent is a member of OCC’s leadership team and serves as an Associate Chief Counsel for Mission Support. The incumbent is responsible for resolution of extremely complex and difficult legal questions or factual issues involved in drafting, interpreting, litigating, processing, or applying opinions, legislation, regulations, decisions, or other legal instruments which may require original legal endeavor to strike a reasonable balance between or among competing or conflicting interests.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: No known promotion potential.
EXCEPTED SERVICE: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications for a full-time Supervisory Attorney-Advisor position in the Office of Chief Counsel. This position is a permanent, excepted service appointment.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• This position requires a Top Secret background check.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• All FEMA employees are subject to deployment.
• May be required to serve trial period.
• Active bar membership in good standings
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Specific Duties:
• Incumbent provides technical legal and administrative supervision to an established legal division within OCC. Supervisory work includes establishing division positions and selecting staff by applying Merit and Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) principles; assigning and reviewing work within the division; considering the skills and needs of employees; planning and arranging for the training and development of division employees; setting organizational and individual performance standards, and evaluations for division employees; reviewing and approving awards; hearing and resolving complaints that have not been resolved; and finding/implementing ways to improve business practices and budget process.
• Functions as Attorney Advisor and provides legal counsel on all activities and matters involving FEMA initiatives, operations, programs, and policies.
• Provides written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, or decisions on the application of Federal laws for programs conducted or assisted by FEMA.
• Acts as deciding official for tort claims filed against the agency when designated by the Chief Counsel.
• With respect to the variety of questions assigned, performs legal analysis and research, conducts or participates as necessary in meetings, conferences, and consultations, prepares memoranda and opinions, and maintains continuing liaison with clients.
• Provides advice and guidance to attorneys in FEMA and contributes to the formation of FEMA-wide policies.
• Represents FEMA in conferences and meetings with representatives of other Executive Departments and agencies, industry, and the public in regard to legal matters of interest.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position at the GS-15 level you must possess the following:
Applicants must have specialized experience in private industry, public service, or non-profit that is equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal service which provided the applicant to perform successfully the duties of the position. Applicant must have at least 5 years or more of progressive legal experience for the GS-15.
For this position, specialized experience means significant experience providing legal advice and support on matters related to federal contracting, federal tort claims, fiscal law, human capital (EEO, MSPB and labor-management relations), federal property, and security.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (of any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least five (5) years of post-J.D. experience in federal administraive law. Preference will be given to those applicants with significant experience as outlined above.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position and you must be able to obtain and maintain at least a Top Secret Clearance level.
Applicant must be a graduate of a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association and an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Top Secret security clearance level is required.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: You will be evaluated based upon your resume, citing qualifications and work experience, and, if selected for interview, your responses provided during a structured interview(s). In responding to structured interview questions, you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. Multiple interviews may occur before selection.
Failure to reflect your responses to the questionnaire in your resume will reduce your chances of being referred to the selecting official.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, FEMA considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Other benefits that may be available include a uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
Selectee may be required to serve a one year trial period.
Selectee may be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form.
VETERANS INFORMATION, EEO POLICY, AND REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE can be obtained utilizing the links at the bottom of this announcement.
CITIZENSHIP: Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: For more information, please see the link at the bottom of this announcement and www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccommodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: 451089. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not complete steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: 451089
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire:
• Eligible veterans are encouraged to attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) or other proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status, when a DD-214 is not available.
• Applicants claiming 10-point preference based on a compensable disability, receipt of a purple heart, or preference for a spouse, widow/widower, or natural mother must complete and attach the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the required proof as listed on the backside of the SF-15. The SF-15 is available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
• Current or former Federal civilian employees are encouraged to attach a copy of a non-award SF-50.
• Copy of your current bar membership is encouraged.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Patrice Battle
Phone: (202)646-2545
Email: PATRICE.BATTLE@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
1201 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20472
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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27. Subject: 42902BR DCGS-A Field Engineer, Senior USA ILLINOIS Ft. Sheridan
Req ID42902BR
Business TitleDCGS-A Field Engineer, Senior
LocationUSA ILLINOIS Ft. Sheridan
Job Duties and Responsibilities The Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A) Field Service Representative (FSR) serves as a member of a globally distributed team that fields, repairs, integrates, and maintains client and server systems for the DCGS-A Programs. DCGS-A systems are a diverse mix of software and hardware solutions designed to meet challenging intelligence processing, exploitation, and dissemination requirements for the Army at war. DCGS-A features unique data scalability requirements and allows for a flexible system evolution. Engineers working on the program are required to solve hardware and software challenges across three different fielded hardware and software baselines. The engineer will identify server and client hardware and software faults, create solutions, and then test solutions in often demanding field environments with little or no remote support. The DCGS-A FSE will interact with a wide variety of systems implementations on a single customer site, including Virtualized Machines (VMs) running on a variety of different hardware platforms.
The successful candidate will have extensive software, hardware, and network troubleshooting experience. The candidate will able to install, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux-based operating systems and software on client and server machines. Candidate will have project engineering experience and familiarity with remote system administration software, networking principles. They will also have exceptional oral and written communications skills and ability to work independently, with minimum direction; creative problem solver able to quickly devise, test, and implement solutions, and a self-motivated and results-focused mindset is a must.
Workload Distribution:
60% of time spent solving hardware/software challenges (creating software scripts, integrating the system components, and performing GIS or DBA technical support)
25% of time working through installation procedures
10% of time solving hardware/networking issues
5% of time coordinating and arranging necessary customer support
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or Associates degree in Computer Science preferred. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 9+ years of experience in information technology operations or system repair required. Additional technical certification preferred (A+, CCNA, RHCE, MCSA / E, Networks+).
Prerequisites: *** All applicants must possess a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance. ***
Desired Skills:
Experience with bare metal systems building and preparation.
Working knowledge of client and server software interaction including web-based application design, support, and integration, JAVA script creation, Oracle Databases, virtual operating systems, and creating and maintaining and intelligence software applications.
Experience with administration in WAN or LAN, Linux, Windows Server 2003, VMWare, IIS, and LDAP
Experience with tactical systems and a network environment is preferred.
Experience in the DOD intelligence environment or equivalent government agencies, with field level experience preferred.
Provides senior level technical support for customer/company network systems. Performs complex systems installations and maintenance, tests, repairs and troubleshoots network equipment problems. Performs work, which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Provides guidance and direction to less experienced site/field engineering technicians, serves as lead technician in the absence of a formal lead or supervisor.
QualificationsRequires Bachelor’s degree (in related field) or equivalent, and five to seven years of related experience.
DegreesSee Qualifications
Please send resumes to: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
V/R
Larry
Lawrence Cleveland
512-658-0573
USMC Retired
Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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28. Subject: 43155BR DCGS-A Fixed Site, Product Lead USA MARYLAND Aberdeen Proving Ground
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Req ID43155BR
Business TitleDCGS-A Fixed Site, Product Lead
LocationUSA MARYLAND Aberdeen Proving Ground
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists higher level program/project manager in directing the project life cycle by assisting in development of comprehensive project plans to include both long and short-range goals and milestones. Identifies, acquires, and utilizes company resources to achieve project technical objectives. Directs a project team usually within a matrix organization, monitoring and encouraging functional organizations to complete milestones within specific budgets and schedules. May on occasion interface with external customers as well as top management for the purpose of communicating status of project throughout life cycle.
The ManTech Product Lead supports the Program Manager and the Deputy Program Manager – Operations/Support in leadership, accountability, and management of assigned system(s). A Product Lead is dedicated to one or more system in support of the C4ISR Field Software and Systems Engineering Support SEC Customer. Oversight and Direction: A Product Lead receives general direction working from established policies and objectives. They plan and carry out assignments and resolve most conflicts that arise. Completed work is checked only to determine feasibility and compatibility with other work, or effectiveness in meeting objectives tasked. A Product Lead’s duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, a combination of the following as appropriate to the assigned system:
QualificationsRequires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and seven to nine years of related experience.
DegreesEquivalent Experience/Education
Bachelor's Degree
MajorsNone
Years of Experience7
Position TypeFT
Please send resumes to: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
V/R
Larry
Lawrence Cleveland
512-658-0573
USMC Retired
Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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29. Subject: 43189BR DCGS-A Test Evaluation Specialist USA TEXAS Fort Hood
Req ID43189BR
Business TitleDCGS-A Test Evaluation Specialist
LocationUSA TEXAS Fort Hood
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesWhat will this Position will Offer You?
You will be responsible for planning, analysis, training, implementation, and documentation used in testing military software systems. Must possess extensive written communication skill and be able to develop detailed test procedures for testing of C4I systems with emphasis on DCGS-A Systems. Deveops testing procedures for systems under test which inculdes system capabilities and reilability. Develops databases using Microsoft Access and Excel and have the ability to analyze mission threads and condct data reduction. Familiarization with OTERAM a plus. Must be capable of researching technical documentation and preparing comprehensive reports on information obtained. Must possess the ability to interact and interface well with software engineers and test cell personnel at all times. Additional duties as assigned which include supervision of the development of detailed procedures to support data collection (manual and automated), event control process, and data redcution and review. Supports the development of the developmental test plan and subsequent staffing, review, and approval. Extensive travel required with duratations of 4-6 weeks.
Ability to develop test cases and procedures. Quick learner able to work with minimal supervision once trained. At least five years experience providing T&E engineering inputs into technical specifications, test plans, test procedures, and test reporting. Lead test campaigns, test planning, and test execution for C4I communication systems. Background in Army Intelligence and operational experience utilizing DCGS-A system or predecessor. Experience in the development, analysis, and maintenance of databases.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 years experience providing T&E inputs into technical specifications, test plans, test procedures, and test reporting
• Extensive travel required with duratations of 4-6 weeks
• Leads test campaigns, test planning, and test execution for DCGS-A MB and C4I systems
• Experience in the development, analysis, and maintenance of databases
Security Requirements: TS/SCI Clearance Required , DCID Eligiable
**Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibilty requirements for access to **classified information.
More Information: This job opening is just one of the many openings we have. For more information about ManTech, visit us at our web site www.mantech.com and click on CAREERS. ManTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V are urged to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
Keywords: Test, Evaluation
QualificationsRequires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and two to four years of related experience.
DegreesEquivalent Experience/Education
Bachelor's Degree
MajorsNone
Years of Experience2
Position TypeTEMP
Date Required07-Mar-2011
Please send resumes to: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
V/R
Larry
Lawrence Cleveland
512-658-0573
USMC Retired
Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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30. Subject: 42952BR Information Assurance Engineer USA GEORGIA Augusta
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Req ID42952BR
Business TitleInformation Assurance Engineer
LocationUSA GEORGIA Augusta
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesAbility to work independently with minimal direction. Ability lead or work on informal teams. Knowledge of the Department of Defense Information Technology operating environment. Knowledge of network security through one of the following certifications: Security+ or CISSP. CISSP preferred. Ability to brief leadership on technical issues in a non-technical format.
40% of time- Skills in identifying and analyzing computer network system security vulnerabilities. Ability to assess the impact of computer and/or network system security vulnerabilities to the information assurance environment and develop mitigating solutions. Ability to analyze an organizations business processes and develop material and non-material solution to applicable DoDI 8500.2 IA control issues.
• Assess DODI 8500.2 Information Assurance (IA) controls against DCGS-A brain and mitigate any vulnerabilities. DODI 85002. IA Control areas are: Continuity of Operations, Enclave Boundary Defense, Security Design and Configuration, Identification and Authentication, Physical and Environmental, Enclave and Computing Environment, Vulnerability and Incident Management, and Personnel. • Assess DCGS-A software operating system against known software vulnerabilities and ensure corrective action. Build a plan of action and milestone with a mitigating strategy for vulnerabilities that can not be patched.
45% of time- Knowledge of DoD IT organizations and responsibilities. Ability to analyze an organizations internal and external IA processes and identify areas for improvement. Ability to author official IA correspondence, IA guides, and plan of action and milestone (POA&M).
• Develop and document IA processes for the DCGS-A brain supporting organization(s)as required. Author correspondence, manuals and DIACAP packages as required for the DCGS-A brain.
15% of time- Ability to perform independent or collaborative research on solutions for IA requirements. Ability to assess current IA capabilities against future requirements and provide a strategy to close any capability gap.
• Research IA regulatory compliance requirements and tools for IA requirements. Provide recommendations and strategies for material and/or non-material solutions to improve the system and/or organizational IA posture.
QualificationsRequires Bachelor’s degree (in Computer Science or related field) or equivalent, and two to four years of related experience.
Additional QualificationsSuccessful candidate will have completed a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
DegreesBachelor's Degree
Equivalent Experience/Education
MajorsNone
Position TypeFT
Date Required01-Mar-2011
ShiftDay
Please send resumes to: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
V/R
Larry
Lawrence Cleveland
512-658-0573
USMC Retired
Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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31. Subject: 42950BR Geospatial Intelligence System Specialist USA HAWAII Fort Shafter
Req ID42950BR
Business TitleGeospatial Intelligence System Specialist
LocationUSA HAWAII Fort Shafter
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesGeospatial Intelligence System Administrator: S/A of Geospatial servers and data as part of the Distributed Common Ground System – Army (DCGS-A). Must have the ability to sustain the data, servers and ingest as well as provide operational mentorship to end user’s.
• Responsible for sustaining system server operations
• Performs software installations and upgrades and IAVA patching
– Coordinates with MI BDE for scheduling installations and upgrades
• Monitors and tunes the system to achieve optimum performance levels
• Ensures workstation/server data integrity
• Coordinates with SAN Administrator to
– Ensure data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations
– Supports media management through internal methods and procedures or through offsite storage and retrieval services
• Promotes standard operating procedures
• Conducts routine audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive operating system configuration database/library of all supporting documentation
• General Support Sustainment of
– NGA Systems fielded as part of the AN/FSQ-209(V)1
§ NGA Integrated Exploitation Capability (IEC)
– Servers and Clients (40/MIB)
§ NGA Image Product Libraries (Product IPL and Direct Feed IPL)
§ NGA Image Exploitation Support System (IESS)
§ NGA AGI MASINT Reporting and Dissemination System (AMRDS)
§ Multimedia Analysis and Archive System (MAAS)
– Servers and Clients (12/MIB)
• Interface with NGA for Depot Support of
– IEC
– IPL
– DF/IPL
– IESS
– AMRDS Interface
• Interface with OEM for Depot Support of
– MAAS
• Education/Certification Requirements
– NGA College
– SME on ARCGIS Tools
QualificationsRequires Bachelor’s degree (in geography, cartography, planning, computer science, or related field with emphasis in GIS/GPS) or equivalent, and ten to twelve years of related experience.
Additional QualificationsSuccessful candidate will have completed a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
DegreesBachelor's Degree
MajorsNone
Position TypeFT
Please email resumes to: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
V/R
Larry
Lawrence Cleveland
512-658-0573
USMC Retired
Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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32. Subject: 40806BR Oracle Database Administrator USA GEORGIA Augusta
Req ID40806BR
Business TitleOracle Database Administrator
LocationUSA GEORGIA Augusta
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesManTech Technical Services Group established itself as an industry leader in worldwide technology, providing support to the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, other key Department of Defense customers and Federal Agencies. We invite you to consider becoming an important member of our team.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
The Employee will:Perform Oracle database administration, and have thorough knowledge of DCGS-A Tools and Applications and their associated operating systems. Support 24-hour per day and/or extended hours of operation, to include weekends and holidays, during training and exercises when applicable. Diagnose problems, determine and take required actions to return the system to a functional state, to include but not be limited to assisting with boot-up and shutdown of systems when needed, Provide immediate support following unplanned power outages, resolving address book issues affecting ongoing training, running file systems check as necessary to recover systems, unlocking systems locked by incorrect login attempts or screensavers, and providing over-the-shoulder training on the functionality.
QualificationsRequired Skills:Ability to install and maintain Solaris 9/10 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Edition 4 ServersExperience with and knowledge of advanced data mining techniquesMust be able to create data maps, and load data and databases onto servers Familiarity with MySQL, Oracle 10g, and MSSQL syntax Be able to update systems with newest Distributed Common Ground Systems-Army (DCGS-A) interfacing capabilities Experience with java keystore creation, Multi-Function Workstation Pathfinder Client and Pathfinder Search capability and loading Experience with scripting in Perl and Shell (C or Bash) for the purposes of data manipulation and automating redundant tasks
Desired Skills:
Aptitude for learning new scripting languages and database syntax and the ability to implement those new skills
Experience with DCGS-A Mini-Brain indexing
Experience and/or certifications in any of the following, DCGS/JIOC applications and toolsArcIMS, ArcGIS, ArcSDE, i2 Analyst’s Notebook, AXIS Pro, ASAS Light with MAST, Groove 2.1, CCM, Satellite Tool Kit, WinGrinder, Jabber, Query Tree, IR Discover, Cities of Information, Name Variant Generator, Pathfinder, NAI, NDCORE, and GDM-FC
Educational Requirements
BS – Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering, Business or scientific/technical degrees.
MS – Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering, Business or scientific/technical degrees.
May substitute 15 years of direct experience for Masters/PHD or 10 years of direct experience for Bachelors.
Please email resumes to: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
V/R
Larry
Lawrence Cleveland
512-658-0573
USMC Retired
Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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33. Career Transition Trainers Needed – Part Time (Fort Jackson & Shaw AFB, South Carolina)
Posted: March, 2011
Inverness Technologies, Inc., is accepting resumes for part-time Career Transition Workshop Facilitators/Trainers within the Columbia, South Carolina area to include Fort Jackson and Shaw AFB. Successful candidates will facilitate approximately 1-2 workshops per month. Each workshop is 2 ½ days in length (weekday, daytime hours). This could be an excellent opportunity for military spouses or veterans living in the area. Candidates must have previous experience in Training, Career Counseling or Human Resources.
Inverness trainers conduct workshops for military personnel who are transitioning from the US military and planning to enter the civilian work force. Course material includes such topics as:
Self-appraisal
Career decision making
Identifying job goals
Job search techniques
Resume preparation
Interviewing skills
Dress for success
Job offer and salary negotiations
Minimum qualifications include the following:
Previous work experience must include a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. labor market and public and private sector employment practices.
Candidates must have demonstrated experience in training, career counseling or human resource management.
Must own a computer, have email capability and have experience using Microsoft PowerPoint.
AA degree or 3 years military experience as a Trainer. United States military experience preferred but not required; must be able to enter US military bases and buildings.
Flexibility to travel to other military bases to deliver workshops if needed.
Excellent communication skills.
Must demonstrate an interactive, dynamic and energetic training style necessary to engage this military audience in job search training activities
Email cover letter and resume to INVERNESS TECHNOLOGIES at:
careers@invernesstechnologies.com ATTN: SC or fax to (703) 448-3075
EOE
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34. CINTAS OPEN POSITION LISTING REV 3/16/2011
Job Title Location Job Number
Advanced Management Partner LA - Bossier City 10095829
Advanced Management Partner MS - Jackson 10095792
Fire Service Technicians - Alarm Systems, Sprinkler Systems, Portable & Pre-Engineered Nationwide Opportunities various
First Aid & Safety Service Sales Representatives Nationwide Opportunities various
Maintenance Mechanic CT - Branford 10095581
Maintenance Mechanic LA - Baton Rouge 10095670
Maintenance Mechanic MA - Chelmsford 10094968
Maintenance Mechanics Nationwide Opportunities various
Maintenance Supervisor RI - Cumberland 10094195
Production Supervisor LA - Baton Rouge 10095855
Production Supervisor MS - Jackson 10095791
Production Supervisors Nationwide Opportunities various
Service Manager FL - Pembroke Pines 10094171
Service Manager GA - Decatur 10095928
Service Managers - Document Management, Fire Services, First Aid & Safety, Uniform Nationwide Opportunities various
Service Representatives - Deep Clean, Document Management, Sanis Nationwide Opportunities various
Service Representatives II - CDL Nationwide Opportunities various
Service Sales Representative FL - Marianna 10094477
Service Sales Representative TX - Lubbock 10096148
Service Sales Representatives Nationwide Opportunities various
Wastewater Operators Nationwide Opportunities various
Nationwide Opportunities for Transitioning Military Personnel
CINTAS designs, manufactures, and implements corporate identity programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, document management services, promotional products, fire service, first aid and safety products for over 500,000 businesses. The company operates facilities in the U.S. and Canada, including manufacturing plants and distribution centers.
Learn more about military opportunities at www.cintas.com/hr/military.asp. View nationwide career opportunities and apply at www.cintas.jobs then contact the Military Recruiting Department at 800-594-4358 or e-mail recruitvets@cintas.com. We may be able to secure you an interview with one of our 400 locations around the country.
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35. Subject: 43182BR Military Analyst - EPG USA TEXAS Fort Hood
Req ID43182BR
Business TitleMilitary Analyst - EPG
LocationUSA TEXAS Fort Hood
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesWhat will this Position will Offer You?
You will be responsible for planning and development of collection processes for DCGS-A MB test events. Directly supervises and develops events and control of activities related to developmental test events, tracks event during test conduct, and directly rewiews and monitors collected data. Must possess extensive written communication skill and technical knowledge of battlefiled command and control systems and intelligence systems Must be able to document the collection and data control procedures used as well as results observed during testing event. May direct testing procedures using understanding of systems under test performance requirements. Familiarity and experience with data collection, and analysis tools to include instrumented and manual data collection methodologies strongly desired as well as fFamiliarization with RAM data collection. Must be capable of researching technical documentation and system manuals, and documentating data on information obtained. Additional duties as assigned which include development of training for collection and event control processes and procedures and will be required to serve as a supervisor on a matrix basis of a team of data collection and instrumentation personnel.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years military doctrinal and tactical experience preferred in the US Army Intelligence Field, at the Battalion, Brigade, or Division level
• Familiarity with military products such as operations orders, production of scenarios, and targeting
• Familiarity with data collection, test plans, test procedures, and test reporting
• Extensive travel required
• Supports test planning, test execution and procedures, and test reporting for C4I communication systems
Security Requirements: Active TS.SCI, Must be DCID eligible
**Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibilty requirements for access to **classified information.
More Information: This job opening is just one of the many openings we have. For more information about ManTech, visit us at our web site www.mantech.com and click on CAREERS. ManTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V are urged to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
Keywords: Engineer
QualificationsRequires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and two to four years of related experience.
DegreesEquivalent Experience/Education
Bachelor's Degree
MajorsNone
Years of Experience2
Position TypeTEMP
Date Required07-Mar-2011
ShiftDay
Please send resumes to: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
V/R
Larry
Lawrence Cleveland
512-658-0573
USMC Retired
Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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36. Subject: 42949BR Geospatial Intelligence System Specialist USA GEORGIA Augusta
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Req ID42949BR
Business TitleGeospatial Intelligence System Specialist
LocationUSA GEORGIA Augusta
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesGeospatial Intelligence System Administrator: S/A of Geospatial servers and data as part of the Distributed Common Ground System – Army (DCGS-A). Must have the ability to sustain the data, servers and ingest as well as provide operational mentorship to end user’s.
• Responsible for sustaining system server operations
• Performs software installations and upgrades and IAVA patching
– Coordinates with MI BDE for scheduling installations and upgrades
• Monitors and tunes the system to achieve optimum performance levels
• Ensures workstation/server data integrity
• Coordinates with SAN Administrator to
– Ensure data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations
– Supports media management through internal methods and procedures or through offsite storage and retrieval services
• Promotes standard operating procedures
• Conducts routine audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive operating system configuration database/library of all supporting documentation
• General Support Sustainment of
– NGA Systems fielded as part of the AN/FSQ-209(V)1
§ NGA Integrated Exploitation Capability (IEC)
– Servers and Clients (40/MIB)
§ NGA Image Product Libraries (Product IPL and Direct Feed IPL)
§ NGA Image Exploitation Support System (IESS)
§ NGA AGI MASINT Reporting and Dissemination System (AMRDS)
§ Multimedia Analysis and Archive System (MAAS)
– Servers and Clients (12/MIB)
• Interface with NGA for Depot Support of
– IEC
– IPL
– DF/IPL
– IESS
– AMRDS Interface
• Interface with OEM for Depot Support of
– MAAS
• Education/Certification Requirements
– NGA College
– SME on ARCGIS Tools
QualificationsRequires Bachelor’s degree (in geography, cartography, planning, computer science, or related field with emphasis in GIS/GPS) or equivalent, and ten to twelve years of related experience.
Additional QualificationsSuccessful candidate will have completed a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
DegreesBachelor's Degree
MajorsNone
Position TypeFT
Date Required01-Mar-2011
ShiftDay
Please send resumes to: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
V/R
Larry
Lawrence Cleveland
512-658-0573
USMC Retired
Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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37. Subject: 43089BR Training Specialist - Intermediate USA TEXAS Fort Hood
Req ID43089BR
Business TitleTraining Specialist - Intermediate
LocationUSA TEXAS Fort Hood
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate for this position will formulate and execute New Equipment Training (NET) for Program Manager DCGS-A in concert with fielding activities worldwide including hostile fire zones. The successful candidate will also provide refresh/reset and over-the-shoulder training as well as perform other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate must be knowledgeable of and experienced in the formulation and execution of organizational training programs. Must be experienced to assess training requirements, identify and evaluate training alternatives, develop training materials to include a variety of training approaches: traditional classroom, programmed learning, hands-on, simulation, video, audio, and computer aided training. Must be capable of instructing personnel from prepared course material. Additional experience with DCGS-A version 3, ASAS, Block II ACE, ACT-E, DTSS (geospatial systems) or CGS a plus. The successful candidate must present evidence of at least three (3) years of training experience (seven (7) years without required education), preferably in a military environment.
The successful candidate will interact with soldiers deploying into combat with new DCGS-A equipment and enable those soldiers to use this equipment to accomplish their mission. Personnel with prior military experience will find a sense of camaraderie akin to military service in our organization.
Must be able to travel 75% of the time (including combat zones). Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
QualificationsRequires Bachelor’s degree (in Training/Development or related field) or equivalent, and two to four years of related (training, sales and/or technical) experience.
DegreesEquivalent Experience/Education
Bachelor's Degree
MajorsNone
Years of Experience2
Position TypeFT
Date Required28-Feb-2011
ShiftDay
Please send resumes to: Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
V/R
Larry
Lawrence Cleveland
512-658-0573
USMC Retired
Lawrence.Cleveland@ManTech.com
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38. Aleut Management Services, LLC (AMS) is currently looking for a VP - Contracts & Legal at their corporate headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.
Attached is the job description outlining the duties and responsibilities.
If interested please submit your resume to:
Breanna Welch
HR Generalist, Aleut Management Services
Breanna.welch@aleutmgt.com
In the Subject Line of Email: "AMS VP - Contracts & Legal Search"
Position Description Form
Job Title: Vice President (VP) – Contracts and Legal
Is this position an authorized driver? Yes
Worker’s Comp Code
Department AMS - Executive
Reports To (Name & Title): Sam Cole, AMS President
Job Location Colorado Springs, CO
Hiring Range $146,304 - $209,006
Employee Type Exempt
Standard Job Description (this should be a very general overview of what the position entails)
The Vice President (VP) – Contracts and Legal acts as the company’s primary representative for contractual and legal matters with customer, industry, and professional organizations and is responsible for the protection of the organization’s legal interest both internally and externally ensuring that practices, policies, and activities meet all legal requirements in the jurisdictions in which the organization operates.
Specific Job Description (this should be project specific job duties/responsibilities in bulleted format)
The VP – Contracts and Legal conducts, but is not limited to, the following job duties:
• Manages the contracts department
• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepares bids, processes specifications, progress, and other reports
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations
• Compiles and analyzes data and maintains historical information
• Participates in mergers and acquisitions activities such as legal and contracts due diligence and integration activities levels as needed
• Responsible for development, implementation and monitoring of companywide OCI compliance related matters
• Develops the functional strategy for the Contracts department
• Develops and provides training programs for both line and functional personnel
• Negotiates complex contract issues
• Ensures that departmental Contracts professionals perform assigned tasks with an appropriate level of competence gained through training, mentoring, coaching and experience. Selects, counsels, and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Has authority to make decisions and take action regarding departmental personnel matters
• Establishes departmental goals and objectives and the measurement and monitoring process necessary to determine actual progress and completion of goals and objectives, both from a business and functional perspective
• Reviews contract actions including proposals to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Coordinates the terms and conditions and ensures that they are in the best interests of the company with regard to the legitimate interests of the customer
• Provides advice and counsel on a variety of issues including policy, employment, contracts, procurement, corporate matters, commercial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions
• Communicates sensitive information, modifies beliefs or opinions within a Program, subsidiary company, or company wide
• Provides pragmatic advice and counsel regarding AMS’ obligations as a US Government Contractor
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability, risk avoidance, and mitigation, and in coordination with the TAC General Counsel, develop and implement corrective actions
• Identifies, analyzes, and reports on key statutory and regulatory developments
• Manages external counsel and general litigation including working with the TAC General Counsel
• Serves as a key advisor to the AMS Senior Leadership team and helps maintain a culture of integrity and compliance with proactive, responsive and practical advice
• Provides personnel administration of assigned resources
• Provides guidance and performance assessment to assigned employees
• Develops and implements work policies and work schedule assignments
• Allocates assignment priorities, performance measurement standards and administers results
Security Clearance Required: Yes
If yes, please select the type of clearance. If no, please select “Background Check Only.” Top Secret
Minimal Education Requirements: Graduate Degree
Degree Field JD from an accredited law school
Certifications or Other Licenses (Please indicate if it is desired or required) • Active License to practice law in the United States (required) preferably in Colorado
Required Qualifications (this should be the minimum qualifications for candidates to be considered in bulleted form)
• Must have at least ten plus (10+) years of experience in a senior leadership position in contracts and procurement in Government contracting sector
• Must have experience in responding to federal procurements by preparing compliant, winning proposals
• US Government contracting experience and significant proposal preparation experience
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating teaming and other related agreements, in depth knowledge of FAR and DFAR (including cost allowability and intellectual property provisions), and familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards, Disclosure
• Demonstrated capabilities in advising senior business leaders, managing people, and working in a matrix environment. Statements, and DCAA Estimating System Reviews
• Familiarity with Small Business Administration 8(a) program
• Analytical thought needed to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations, without supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation skills with extensive experience dealing with internal and external customers
• Ability to meet deadlines, work in teams or independently prioritize work, and contribute to several initiatives simultaneously
• Must have the ability to work in a decentralized work environment
• Must have functional proficiency in business applications
• Confidence and oral competence in meetings, presentations and briefings
• Ability and proficiency in business writing
• Must be physically capable of traveling both nationally and internationally
• Extended work days and work weeks are expected, when required
Desired Qualifications (bulleted form)
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39. The USAID/Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) has opened a new position for a Humanitarian Advisor for USUN in New York City, New York. This is a full-time Personal Service Contract (PSC) position at the GS-14 equivalent level. The position is open to U.S. citizens only due to security clearance requirements.
Applications for this position are due no later than April 18, 2011 at 5:00pm EDT.
For Full information about this position, as well as instructions on how to apply, please visit www.globalcorps.com.
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40. Aleut Communication Services, LLC (ACS) is currently looking for a Web Developer II at Ft. Detrick, MD.
Attached is a job description that outlines the job duties and responsibilities. If interested in this position please submit an application to Aleut Communication Services website and click the Careers link.
ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Breanna Welch
HR Generalist
5520 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 533-6676 - Direct
(800) 377-7765 - Toll Free
(719) 466-7958 - Facsimile
Position Description Form
Job Title: Web Developer II
Is this position an authorized driver? No
Worker’s Comp Code
Department ACS- Ft. Detrick
Reports To (Name & Title): Max Shaffer, Project Manager
Job Location Ft. Detrick, MD
Hiring Range $ - $
Employee Type Exempt
Standard Job Description (this should be a very general overview of what the position entails)
The Web Developer II designs, develops, troubleshoots, debugs and implements software code (such as HTML and JavaScript) for websites. This person works independently with customers, graphic designers and other members of a project team to develop the site concept, interface design, and architecture of the website.
This position is responsible for the implementation of the web interface.
Specific Job Description (this should be project specific job duties/responsibilities in bulleted format)
The Web Developer conducts, but is not limited to, the following job duties:
• Establishes state-of-the-art techniques for designing, developing, modifying and troubleshooting highly complex software operating systems and applications architectures
• Defines complex design specifications and parameters
• Identifies and directs resolution of complex hardware/software interface issues
• Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) in web development and systems integration
• Manages the software change request process
• Responsible for installing and configuring various web server technologies include Apache, Tomcat, and IIS
• May provide expertise to multiple projects and tasks
• Reports project progress directly to senior management
• Participates in special projects as needed
• Maintains web application documentation including any FDA or accreditation documentation requirements
• Complies with accessibility (Section 508), security, privacy, and organizational standards
• Prepares and delivers presentations and briefings as required
Security Clearance Required: No
If yes, please select the type of clearance. If no, please select “Background Check Only.” National Agency Check (NAC)
Minimal Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Degree Field Computer Science
Certifications or Other Licenses (Please indicate if it is desired or required)
Required Qualifications (this should be the minimum qualifications for candidates to be considered in bulleted form)
• Degree requirement may be substituted with equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience
• Eight (8) or more years of technical experience in assigned business area
• Experience in web development of applications and programming language including: HTML, JavaScript, ColdFusion, ASP, VBScript, PHP, J2EE, AJAX, YUI, XML, CSS, JSTL, Internet Explorer and Netscape
• Experience in web server environment specifically IIS and Windows 2003 client-server
• Possess strong understanding of networking including: TCP/IP, DNS, FTP, and ODBC
• Proficient in various database technologies such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL, and mySQL
• Experience with relational databases including database modeling and design skills
• Knowledgeable of software development life cycle principles and methodologies
• Experience in graphic design and proficient using Adobe CS4
• Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work independently under general direction
• Strong navigation and site design instincts
Desired Qualifications (bulleted form)
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Dear K-Bar,
41. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about RecruitMilitary's upcoming Veteran Opportunity Expo in MIAMI, FL. Sending out a reminder would be greatly appreciated! This event is being produced in conjunction with the American Legion, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network to benefit veterans, transitioning military personnel, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Veteran-friendly employers, franchisors, and educational institutions will be in attendance offering a variety of opportunities.
EVENT DETAILS --
Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 11AM to 3PM
Sun Life Stadium (Home of the Miami Dolphins)
2269 Dan Marino Blvd. - Miami, FL 33056
Click the link below to see some of the exhibitors who are scheduled to participate --
http://recruitmilitary.com/expos/353-Miami/candidates/exhibitors
I invite you to download the poster for this free event. You can print, post, and forward it to anyone who may benefit --
http://recruitmilitary.com/expos/353-Miami/candidates/poster.pdf
Please direct job seekers who would like to register for the event to our candidate information page -
http://recruitmilitary.com/expos/353-Miami/candidates/information
Thanks again for your help in getting the word out and ensuring that the event will be a great success. If you have any questions, please contact me.
With warm regards,
Mary Beth Miller
Communications Manager
www.RecruitMilitary.com513-683-5020
Read our blog: http://blog.recruitmilitary.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/recruitmilitary
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Position Description Form
Job Title: 42. Director – Internal Audit & Compliance
Is this position an authorized driver? Yes
Worker’s Comp Code
Department AMS – Executive
Reports To (Name & Title): Sam Cole, AMS President
Job Location Colorado Springs, CO
Hiring Range $117,900 - $168,429
Employee Type Exempt
Standard Job Description (this should be a very general overview of what the position entails)
The Director – Internal Audit & Compliance ensures company compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and company imperatives through policies, procedures, and effective monitoring of those processes. The Director ensures significant problems are reported to management, corrective action plans are developed, and monitors corrective action plans to closure.
This position is also responsible for maintaining the company and subsidiary certifications with ISO 9001:2008.
Specific Job Description (this should be project specific job duties/responsibilities in bulleted format)
The Director – Internal Audits & Compliance conducts, but is not limited to, the following job duties:
• Researches laws, regulations, parent company policy, and industry standards Reviews the established systems to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations which could have a significant impact on operations and reports, and determine whether the company is in compliance and suggest policy where required.
• Reviews compliance with the company’s guidelines for ethical business conduct
• Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls
• Investigates and resolves compliance problems, questions, or complaints
• Establishes, directs, develops and effectively manages policies, procedures and processes ensuring compliance with the appropriate statues and regulations and that regulatory reporting requirements are met
• Directs, manages and leads coordination across Aleut Management Services (AMS) and its subsidiaries to assure consistent coordination, application and execution
• Develops, implements, and measures results of programs designed to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance policies
• Communicates results of internal audit to stakeholders. Report monthly to the President on whether: a. Appropriate action has been taken on significant audit findings; b. Audit activities have been directed toward the highest exposure to risk and toward increasing efficiency, economy and effectiveness of operations; c. Internal and external audits are coordinated to avoid duplication; d. Internal audit plans are adequate; and e. There is any unwarranted restriction on the staffing and authority of internal auditing or on access by the internal auditor to Company activities, records, property or personnel.
• Establishes, directs and implements effective audits of the quality management system policies and procedures to assure they are maintained in accordance with instructions specific to each area
• Directs and approves planning and implementation of internal quality audits to determine the effectiveness of the quality system across AMS and subsidiaries. Assures maintenance of records and data essential to quality programs and facilitates review of results of quality audits and corrective and preventative actions. Establishes, directs and assures that policies and procedures are deployed to evaluate trends in processes to correct and prevent nonconformance
• Monitors action programs to correct conditions and assists effort for continuous process improvement and process certification
• Leads quality assurance activities in support of LLC programs
• Assesses critical processes, project management capabilities and project performance and prepares and executes improvement plans
• Supports proposal activities
• Ensures effective internal quality audit system is in place to assure compliance with customer and stakeholder compliance requirements
• Assures compliance with departmental policies, procedures, work instructions, budget, and controls
• Identifies key business processes (KBPs) and documents these in flowcharts or risk matrices as needed
• Plans and executes audit work programs for remote site locations and establishes process for documenting audit fieldwork and communicating findings to management
• Develops and maintains the Quality Systems Manual
• Serves as the point of contact with ISO assessor during semi-annual assessments
• Coordinates and supports any external audits
Security Clearance Required: Yes
If yes, please select the type of clearance. If no, please select “Background Check Only.” Top Secret
Minimal Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Degree Field Engineering, Quality or Related Field
Certifications or Other Licenses (Please indicate if it is desired or required) • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred
Required Qualifications (this should be the minimum qualifications for candidates to be considered in bulleted form)
• 7-10 years experience as an internal auditor. Ten years work experience including Quality programs (ISO, Lean Six Sigma) with seven (7) years experience in positions of progressive responsibility culminating in leadership/management in Process Improvement/ISO/Quality Assurance/Compliance
• Proven experience in managing auditing and compliance programs across geographically dispersed locations
• Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability to build relationships
• Exceptionally high level of analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Program and Risk Management, Project Management, Operational Assurance Statements and AS/ISO requirements
• Possess technical ability to interface with other functional areas
• Quick learner with excellent business acumen
• Competence in communication skills to present, inform and persuade high level external and internal customers
• Demonstrated ability to develop appropriate measures to capture and monitor improvement gains
• Familiarity with Small Business Administration regulations
• Security industry and/or government project experience
• Competence using the Microsoft Office Suite of tools
• Ability to meet deadlines, work in teams or independently prioritize work, and contribute to several initiatives simultaneously
• Must have functional proficiency in business applications
• Ability and proficiency in business writing
• Must be physically capable of traveling both nationally and internationally
AMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Breanna Welch
HR Generalist
5520 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 533-6676 - Direct
(800) 377-7765 - Toll Free
(719) 466-7958 – Facsimile
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Position Description Form
Job Title: 43. Facilities Support Solutions Developer
Is this position an authorized driver? Yes
Worker’s Comp Code 8742
Department AMS – Operations
Reports To (Name & Title): Director of Operations
Job Location Colorado Springs, CO
Salary Range Min: to Max:
Employee Type Exempt
Standard Job Description (this should be a very general overview of what the position entails)
Under general direction, participates as a member of the Development Team to achieve department and project objectives. The Facilities Operations and Maintenance “Solutioneer” conducts engineering, process, or financial tasks during both preliminary and detailed development.
The Facilities O&M Solutioneer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, defining and coordinating user, customer and stakeholder needs, translating them into technical requirements, and developing solutions to fulfill the requirements. This position assists the customer in expressing their needs in terms that can be used to generate valid requirements.
Specific Job Description (this should be project specific job duties/responsibilities in bulleted format)
The Solutions Developer conducts, but is not limited to, the following job duties:
• Assesses business objectives and conducts gap analysis of existing versus needed capability
• Supports engineering, process or financial tasks during preliminary solutions design or during detailed development. Participates in gateway reviews and records lessons learned, processes and procedures, and other pertinent topics in appropriate formats
• Works with personnel to resolve schedule problems and ensures developed applications and systems are transitioned to customers in a timely manner.
• Works with stakeholders as well as technical and analytical counterparts to define constraints, and develop requirements and concept of operations documentation. Validates system elements and requirements and ensures all product and administrative documentation is completed and maintained in order to ensure continuity and historical reference
• Ensures any deliverables meet all relevant quality and security standards
• Establishes and maintains ongoing partnerships with the customer on assigned projects
• Supports the team in achieving business goals by developing and implementing the Solutions Playbook and Best Business Practices methodology
• Performs high level analysis, focused on the components of bundled sales
• Creates, plans and performs complex engineering design, development, analysis, experimentation, test and/or product assurance tasks for a portion of a project or may lead these activities for a small project. Ensures tasks meet cost, quality, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Applies wide range of engineering design and/or analytical theory, principles, techniques, and practices to a complex portion of a technical project.
• Applies broad knowledge of the design of organization’s operation, technology, or systems to solve complex engineering problems which have not been clearly defined and may not have similar precedents available.
• Develops and writes technical documentation and proposals, makes revisions to existing documentation, and provides input to technical papers or presentations.
• Performs technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve complex engineering problems, using specialized equipment, and/or by creating or using computer programs, models or simulations
• Prepares and presents project technical results, recommendations and solutions to internal and external customers
• Provides input and status to the project leaders on technical content, cost, schedule and workload requirements
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications. Advises management on new developments and programs
• Provides technical review and guidance to other engineers in area of expertise
• Develops organization structure and identifies material/equipment requirements in support of “price to win” development
• Could perform any one or all of the following:
o Responsible for leading the development of facility/systems improvement measures for assigned projects
o Performs energy audits and develops solutions using renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency.
o Researches, develops, designs and implements solutions to meet customer hardware or software needs
o Manages requirements change controls throughout the design, build, test and deploy phases
Security Clearance Required: Yes
If yes, please select the type of clearance. If no, please select “Background Check Only.” Secret or the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Minimal Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Degree Field Business, Engineering or Related Field
Certifications or Other Licenses (Please indicate if it is desired or required) • Entry level function specific licenses or certifications (preferred)
• Professional Engineer certification (highly desirable)
Required Qualifications (this should be the minimum qualifications for candidates to be considered in bulleted form)
• At least ten (10) years in related field. Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years experience may be substituted with a Master’s Degree and 7 years experience.
• Demonstrated subject matter expert (SME) in a minimum of 20 facility/systems improvement measures
• Working knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a relevant field of specialization
• Must have a strong background in facilities operations, facilities maintenance, base or installation support services in the Federal and/or State Government Sectors.
• Demonstrated capability to market solutions to high level customers and stakeholders
• Possession of strong analytical capabilities and ability to manage tasks associated with development of projects
• Fully competent in analysis and assessment of facility systems
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others, drive for results, focus on the customer and acts ethically
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and is comfortable in working in customer-facing situations
• Solid computer skills, including an understanding of MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, , and additional relevant benchmarking tools
Desired Qualifications (bulleted form)
Breanna Welch
HR Generalist
5520 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 533-6676 - Direct
(800) 377-7765 - Toll Free
(719) 466-7958 – Facsimile
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Position Description Form
Job Title: 44. Internal Audit & Compliance Analyst
Is this position an authorized driver? Yes
Worker’s Comp Code
Department AMS- Executive
Reports To (Name & Title): TBD, Director – Internal Audit & Compliance
Job Location Colorado Springs, CO
Hiring Range $50,294 - $67,059
Employee Type Exempt
Standard Job Description (this should be a very general overview of what the position entails)
The Internal Audit & Compliance Analyst assists in ensuring company compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and company imperatives by administering policies, procedures and effective monitoring of these policies and procedures.
This position will also assist the Director – Internal Audits & Compliance with maintaining Aleut Management Services (AMS) and subsidiary certifications with ISO 9001:2008.
Specific Job Description (this should be project specific job duties/responsibilities in bulleted format)
The Internal Audits & Compliance Analyst conducts, but is not limited to, the following job duties:
• Leads and conducts audits to ensure that all management and employees are in conformance to the company quality management system and high work standards to ensure all activities meet or exceed all business goals, customer/industry/regulatory requirements and AMS process and procedures
• Documents all positive and negative information discovered during the audits and makes recommendations to management for follow on actions as needed. Monitors completion of these actions to ensure compliance
• Investigates and resolves compliance problems, questions, or complaints
• Enforces policies, procedures and processes ensuring compliance with the appropriate statues and regulations and that regulatory reporting requirements are met
• Assists in coordinating auditing and compliance functions to ensure consistent coordination, application, and execution
• Assists in the development of and administers programs designed to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance policies
• Assures maintenance of records and data essential to quality programs and facilitates review of results of quality audits and corrective and preventative actions
• Monitors action programs to correct conditions and assists effort for continuous process improvement and process certification
• Supports proposal activities
• Assists in the maintenance of the Quality Systems Manual
• Serves as an alternate point of contact with the ISO assessor during semi-annual assessments
• Briefs and interfaces with LLC Presidents, Project Managers, and senior leadership on quality/compliance related topics
• Establishes annual audit schedule and develops and maintains contract specific Quality Plans and Procedures
• Assists in supporting annual financial audits with DCAA and KPMG
Security Clearance Required: Yes
If yes, please select the type of clearance. If no, please select “Background Check Only.” Secret
Minimal Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Degree Field Engineering, Quality or Related Field
Certifications or Other Licenses (Please indicate if it is desired or required) • Internal Quality Auditor’s Certification (preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (preferred)
Required Qualifications (this should be the minimum qualifications for candidates to be considered in bulleted form)
• Five (5) years experience working with quality control processes or contract compliance, including government contract experience
• Experience conducting quality audits
• Experience with Quality Programs (ISO, Lean Six Sigma)
• Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability to build relationships
• Exceptionally high level of analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Program and Risk Management, Project Management, Operational Assurance Statements and AS/ISO requirements
• Possess technical ability to interface with other functional areas
• Quick learner with excellent business acumen
• Confidence and oral competence in meetings, presentations and briefings
• Security industry and/or government project experience
• Competence using the Microsoft Office Suite of tools
• Ability to meet deadlines, work in teams or independently prioritize work, and contribute to several initiatives simultaneously
• Must have functional proficiency in business applications
• Ability and proficiency in business writing
• Must be physically capable of traveling both nationally and internationally
Desired Qualifications (bulleted form)
• Familiarity with Small Business Administration regulations
• Knowledge of DCAA and KPMG regulations
Breanna Welch
HR Generalist
5520 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 533-6676 - Direct
(800) 377-7765 - Toll Free
(719) 466-7958 – Facsimile
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Position Description Form
Job Title: 45. Vice President (VP) - Programs
Is this position an authorized driver? Yes
Worker’s Comp Code
Department AMS - Executive
Reports To (Name & Title): Sam Cole, AMS President
Job Location Colorado Springs, CO
Hiring Range $126,056 - $180,080
Employee Type Exempt
Standard Job Description (this should be a very general overview of what the position entails)
The Vice President (VP) – Programs uses sound financial management skills and industry standard program management practices to manage a diverse group of programs allocated to a geographically dispersed program management team. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of relationships with key customers in the Federal and State Government as well as industry prime contractors and ensures program compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as well as company policy.
The VP – Programs serves as a coach and mentor to assigned project managers as well as ensures that the AMS President and the AMS Board are made aware of any significant project issue that may impact business performance or AMS reputation. This person ensures organic growth on projects and will participate with the AMS Senior staff in Monthly Business Reviews.
Specific Job Description (this should be project specific job duties/responsibilities in bulleted format)
The VP - Programs conducts, but is not limited to, the following job duties:
• Leads group responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of all company programs/projects
• Develops department plan for project management efforts including clarity of action for improving processes and methods for improvement of program results (including training, certification, interdepartmental teamwork, budget and schedule adherence, resource management, goals and key strategies)
• Directs all phases of programs/projects from inception through completion
• Works with other functional departments to coordinate the preparation of proposals, work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes at proposal stage and manages contract through duration of the program
• Leads group who acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading project review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Works with project managers to develop and implement customer solutions
• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies project problems and obtains solutions such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
• Coordinates with Human Resources and other departments as required ensuring that the necessary materials and personnel are available to meet project needs
• Ensures that project long-range forecast is integrated into the company’s strategic business objectives and capacity analysis.
• Leads group that serves all customers and/or manages many subcontractors within projects
• Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts to solve complex problems
• Provides personnel administration of assigned resources
• Provides guidance and performance assessment to assigned employees
• Develops and implements work policies and work schedule assignments
• Allocates assignment priorities, performance measurement standards and administers results
• Serves as a member of the Executive Committee and the Quality Management Board
Security Clearance Required: Yes
If yes, please select the type of clearance. If no, please select “Background Check Only.” Top Secret
Minimal Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Degree Field
Certifications or Other Licenses (Please indicate if it is desired or required) • Project Management Professional Certification (preferred)
• Master’s Degree a plus
Required Qualifications (this should be the minimum qualifications for candidates to be considered in bulleted form)
• Fifteen plus (15+) years of experience in project management in addition to general management experience
• Security industry and/or government project experience
• Proven ability to expand business relationships with outside customers
• Competence using the Microsoft Office Suite of tools
• Ability to meet deadlines, work in teams or independently prioritize work, and contribute to several initiatives simultaneously
• Must have the ability to work in a decentralized work environment
• Must have functional proficiency in business applications
• Solid interpersonal communications skills
• Confidence and oral competence in meetings, presentations and briefings
• Ability and proficiency in business writing
• Must be physically capable of traveling both nationally and internationally
• Extended work days and work weeks are expected, when required
Desired Qualifications (bulleted form)
• Background in small business environment
• Experience managing/using Deltek CostPoint data and reports
Completed By (Name and Title): Breanna Welch, HR Generalist
Completed Signature & Date:
Approved By Supervisor (Name and Title):
Approved Signature & Date:
HR Approved By (Name and Title)
HR Approved Signature & Date:
Employee Name:
Employee Signature & Date
Breanna Welch
HR Generalist
5520 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 533-6676 - Direct
(800) 377-7765 - Toll Free
(719) 466-7958 – Facsimile
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Position Description Form
Job Title: 46. Senior Marketing Manager
Is this position an authorized driver? Yes
Worker’s Comp Code
Department AMS – Business Development
Reports To (Name & Title): Rob Needham, VP – Business Development
Job Location Colorado Springs, CO
Hiring Range $84,514 - $112,686
Employee Type Exempt
Standard Job Description (this should be a very general overview of what the position entails)
The Senior Marketing Manager is responsible for external outreach and customer contact with Government and adjacent business customers to promote Aleut Management Support Services in Logistics, O&M, and Information Technology with a focus on pursuits related to Energy (including renewable energy) and Utilities (including Green IT) industries. This individual is responsible for execution of Phase One of a five-phased business development process which deals with Market Positioning and early Opportunity Assessments. This individual works as part of a geographically separated Marketing Team and supports adjacent teams in Business Intelligence and Capture to achieve organizational business objectives.
Specific Job Description (this should be project specific job duties/responsibilities in bulleted format)
The Senior Marketing Manager conducts, but is not limited to, the following job duties:
• Meet with organizations/businesses identified by Business Intelligence as prospects and qualify them as potential customers
• Research and qualify data and individuals leading up to a Gate 1 (Interest/No-Interest) Review with Senior Management
• Research and develop strategic and tactical marketing plans that support the AMS Organizational Vision
• Work with the Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to support the Company Business Development Opportunity Pipeline
• Develop and refine marketing and promotional materials, videos and collateral
• Know and understand past performance qualifications of both Aleut management Services and also all companies within the Aleut Corporation
• Establish meaningful rapport with identified customers to fully understand and influence their wants, needs and be able to later translate them into operational requirements
• Develop compelling artifacts that help influence customer requirements as part of an effective Positioning Process
• Leverage existing and establish new high level customer contacts into qualified business opportunities
• Apply Solution Selling techniques to better manage customer expectations
• Establish and maintain long term relationships with both Government and Business Customers
• Be a key driver in establishing and maintaining relationships between AMS and our customers with direct accountability for screening viable business opportunities
• Assess and support capture of new business opportunities
• Manage and coordinate pursuit RFI responses as appropriate
• Prepare unsolicited proposals when appropriate
• Develop, maintain, and implement new business pursuit action plans in close coordination with AMS leadership and Capture Team personnel
• Keep abreast of latest business trends, user requirements, and competitive analysis for responsible markets
• Support development of business case analyses to prioritize internal discretionary resources and research investments in response to customer requirements
• Identify key service differentiators and discriminators that apply to prospective customers as well as logical areas for diversification of current core competencies
• Capture emerging trends within Government Service sectors and develop corresponding marketing strategies
• Translate trends into opportunities, lead the AMS team in developing competitive advantages, increase contract competitive intelligence around trends, and provide Voice of Customer (VOC) for business execution
• Develop execution strategies around contract risk and opportunities by identification, quantification, and mitigating action plans
• Develop initial pricing insight and strategies with prospective customers
• Identify pricing opportunities, and collaborate with Marketing, Capture, Proposal and teams on cost targets
• Does not require department supervisory responsibility, but this position provides task and program direction and project personnel supervision of assigned proposal personnel
• Administration and management of schedules and products required of assigned resources is supervised
• May be required, on a temporary basis, to supervise in the absence of the Vice President of Business Development
Security Clearance Required: No
If yes, please select the type of clearance. If no, please select “Background Check Only.” Background Check Only
Minimal Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Degree Field Engineering, Physical Science, or Business
Certifications or Other Licenses (Please indicate if it is desired or required) • DoD Security Clearance (desired)
• ISO 9001 and/or Lean/Six Sigma (desired)
Required Qualifications (this should be the minimum qualifications for candidates to be considered in bulleted form)
• Degree requirement may be substituted with direct years of applicable experience in the core competency field
• Documented Business Development Curriculum Vitae indicating involvement in Federal and State Contract efforts and results
• Documented formal or informal training in all aspects of the Business Development process
• Minimum of nine (9) years of sales, marketing or business development experience (preferably in support of O&M, IT or Engineering Service Support Functional Areas)
• A strong set of contacts within Federal and/or State Government Markets related to Logistics, O&M, and Information Technology support.
• Documented track record (such as a Business Development Curriculum Vitae) of business development success - major wins/captures, strategic leadership
• Proven experience opening up new government and/or commercial markets and/or developing new services in existing government and/or commercial markets
• Demonstrated experience interacting with customer and industry executives at senior levels
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects with personnel from diverse disciplines and experiences
• Excellent written communications and presentations skills
• Current knowledge of key Federal business companies and a strong ability to identify potential teaming partners
• Senior level business development strategy creation and execution experience
• Demonstrated success in winning large (>$50M) Government contracts
• Experience successfully managing opportunity pursuits across long (18-24 month) sales cycles
• Experience in maintaining relationships with senior Government and business leaders
• Proven history of maturity in personnel guidance, team building, and direction assigned to Business Development functions and able to maintain positive team influence in demanding and stressful situations
• Proven expertise in written document preparation and review using standard English (12 Grade-level minimum) as well as ability to integrate written customer presentations from a management and technical perspective. Must be an excellent writer, reviewer, and leader
• Experience with government acquisition processes to include, but not limited to, acquisition/contract office procedures, Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), RFP requirements dissection, and industry standard proposal development procedures and processes
• Knowledge of Government Logistics, O&M, and Information Technology Contract efforts
• Demonstrated skills in managing multiple projects successfully
• Driven change agent with bias for action
• Outstanding presentation skills and analytical ability
• Ability to work in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams as well as proven ability to quickly assimilate information related to new technology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong comfort level with online research tools and techniques
• Demonstrated success in actively managing Customer Relationship Management Process
Desired Qualifications (bulleted form)
• A focus on Energy (including renewable energy) and Utilities (including Green IT) industries
• Previous Federal Government employee experience with direct acquisition/contract activity experiences highly desirable
Breanna Welch
HR Generalist
5520 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 533-6676 - Direct
(800) 377-7765 - Toll Free
(719) 466-7958 – Facsimile
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Position Description Form
Job Title: 47. Business Intelligence Analyst
Is this position an authorized driver? Yes
Worker’s Comp Code
Department AMS – Business Development
Reports To (Name & Title): Rob Needham, VP – Business Development
Job Location Colorado Springs, CO
Hiring Range $69,751 - $93,002
Employee Type Exempt
Standard Job Description (this should be a very general overview of what the position entails)
The Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for developing and communicating insightful Federal and State Government market intelligence to support strategic business decisions and strategy formulation across senior management and day-to-day marketing, capture and proposal staff of the company; builds and maintains a network of internal and external intelligence sources; researches and interprets quantitative and qualitative information, weaving together disparate data points to build and present concise and relative competitive intelligence; responsible for capturing and validating customer requirements through gathering, designing, coordinating and testing of both current and anticipated future customer procurements. This individual collaborates with process owners, business managers, technical staff and project managers to leverage the use of data and data strategy across a full spectrum of business needs.
The Business Intelligence Analyst provides professional level technical support in analysis and evaluations throughout the formal Business Development Process. Responsibilities include: research on organizational structure, command and support relationships, manning levels, equipment allocations, readiness and disposition. Identifies, analyzes, and evaluates complex and/or highly sensitive issues; performs or directs all-source business and competitive intelligence analysis to determine potential new business opportunities based on qualified past performance of the company as well as areas of logical diversification of same; provides support for solving complex design, integration, and analytical problems; reports changes, trends and resulting business implications of evolving customer and market issues and prepares briefings and reports; responsible for providing market research and competitive intelligence information to determine best-fit new business opportunities for the company. Areas of focus include Logistics, O&M, and Information Technology with a growing focus on pursuits related to Energy (including renewable energy) and Utilities (including Green IT) industries in the Federal and/or State Government Market Sectors. Responsibilities include: responding to market research actions in support of daily business needs, analyzing Federal/State Budgets, developing competitive intelligence to track key competitors, and supporting senior managers as well as marketing, capture and proposal personnel in developing effective win strategies.
The Business Intelligence Analyst proactively monitors potential opportunities and market news and will disseminate information to key stakeholders. This individual will be responsible for execution of Phase 0 (Long Term Positioning) of a five-phased robust Business Development Process and will be responsible for preparation of Gate 0 Reviews to determine opportunity fit for the company. This individual will be responsible for managing (tracking and coordinating) the entire Gate Review process for active pursuits to ensure that opportunities are correctly processed and reported to Senior Management. In addition, this position requires strong judgment and decision making skills to quickly understand the scope and depth of an opportunity despite lack of empirical or financial data that may not be present in the early stages of an opportunity. This individual will be responsible for administering the Company Business Development Opportunity Pipeline and to help senior management decide how to best allocate resources to maximize win percentage and achieving company financial objectives.
Specific Job Description (this should be project specific job duties/responsibilities in bulleted format)
The Business Intelligence Analyst conducts, but is not limited to, the following job duties:
• Collect and analyze customer, competitor, and market-wide data
• Provides support for the Customer Relationship Management Process including the establishment and execution of meaningful customer relationships as needed
• Identify and evaluate likely differentiators and discriminators, using competitive and business intelligence
• Identify and evaluate likely competitors' bid positions, win strategies, and technical and cost differentiators and discriminators
• Assess company position relative to competitors and be prepared to recommend and justify prime versus subcontractor position on future business opportunities
• Perform gap analyses to determine company bid position versus best-in-class bidders and to assess ability to grow requisite requirements to successfully bid an opportunity
• Create and present accurate and easily understood presentations/reports detailing price-to-win activities and results to company business development staff and senior leadership as appropriate
• Work directly with mid-grade Business Intelligence Analysts, Marketing Team, Capture Team and Proposal personnel to incorporate opportunity/market intelligence into strategic planning documents and market assessments, capture plans, and proposal documents
• Exhibit excellent team leadership skills in terms of facilitation, decision-making, interpersonal communication, organization, and system knowledge, design, and development for best-fit new business opportunities
• Evolve and document Business Intelligence methodology as part of the overall Business Development process
• Maintain databases used for pricing analysis and PTW efforts
• Maintain currency and familiarity with all the relevant advances in learning methods, materials and technology in the price-to-win field
• Train and develop staff /interns in requisite research and analytic techniques required to execute and win company opportunity pursuits
• Identify new business opportunities based on market research and analysis using online and personal networking as well as inputs from internal and external contacts and sources
• Develop, update and maintain a running status of business development opportunities in the Company Business Development Opportunity Pipeline
• Act as primary Company Gatekeeper of the Gate Review process to ensure forward progress and timeliness is maintained for all identified business opportunities
• Act as primary point of contact for all strategic market assessments and refined research procurements
Security Clearance Required: No
If yes, please select the type of clearance. If no, please select “Background Check Only.” Background Check Only
Minimal Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Degree Field Business, Marketing, Finance, Accounting or Technical Area
Certifications or Other Licenses (Please indicate if it is desired or required) • DoD Security Clearance (desired)
• ISO 9001 and/or Lean/Six Sigma (desired)
Required Qualifications (this should be the minimum qualifications for candidates to be considered in bulleted form)
• Degree requirement may be substituted with direct years of applicable experience in the core competency field
• Minimum of two (2) years of proven market research and competitive/business intelligence experience in Federal and/or State Government Markets
• Experience analyzing Federal and/or State Government Contract Opportunities
• Knowledge of trends that impact types of future Government Acquisitions and how the Government executes those Acquisitions (including all relevant Government budget and appropriation processes)
• Ability to turn research into executive-level briefings to support company business development including the formal strategic business planning process and the marketing and capture support to that effort
• Ability to build and maintain partner relationships with senior staff, peers as well as partner company contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to work effectively with senior managers, employees, adjacent businesses and teammates as well as Government customer prospects
• Competitive/Business Intelligence background and work experience
• Experience analyzing Federal and/or State Government budgets and assisting in strategic plan development
• Experience with Black Hat Reviews and data gathering relative to price-to-Win (PTW) activities
• Experience dealing with large amounts of information and then filtering and analyzing this information to best satisfy company strategic objectives
• Experience in using data from the Federal Procurement Data Systems (FPDS) as well as industry online research tools such as INPUT, FedSources, Centurion, Frost & Sullivan, Carroll Publishing, Dun & Bradstreet, Hoovers, etc.
• Knowledge of the Government acquisition environment including the competitive landscape
• Previous experience in competitive marketing, competitive intelligence, or systems engineering
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, tactfully collaborate, and successfully advocate for strategic direction with people in diverse functional areas
• Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft One Note
• Documented formal or informal training in developing win strategies to include PTW and in supporting the capture/proposal process
• Proven expertise in written document preparation and review using standard English (12 Grade-level minimum) as well as ability to integrate written customer presentations from a management and technical perspective. Must be an excellent writer, reviewer, and leader
• Experience with government acquisition processes to include, but not limited to, acquisition/contract office procedures, Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), RFP requirements dissection, and industry standard proposal development procedures and processes. Ability to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance
• Ability to help formulate strategies leading to winning technical, management, past performance, cost and oral presentations
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Online Business Development research tools such as INPUT, Centurion, FedSources
Desired Qualifications (bulleted form)
• Experience with large Federal Defense Contractors (especially recognized successful System Integrators)
• Knowledge and competency in Microsoft One Note and Visio
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Position Description Form
Job Title: 48. Capture Manager II
Is this position an authorized driver? Yes
Worker’s Comp Code
Department AMS – Business Development
Reports To (Name & Title): Rob Needham, VP – Business Development
Job Location Colorado Springs, CO
Hiring Range $65,549 - $87,399
Employee Type Exempt
Standard Job Description (this should be a very general overview of what the position entails)
A Capture Manager is responsible for closing new business contract opportunities and for supporting Operations on extending or expanding organic business with existing customers. This individual is responsible for execution of Phase 2 (Win Strategy) and Phase 3 (Solution Refinement) of a defined Business Development process. This individual works closely with Solution Development Engineers to capture customer operational requirements and help translate them into winning technical solutions. Responsible for closing major Federal or State Government contract opportunities in excess of $20M as well as planning, directing and controlling all activities related to the capture effort for assigned business opportunities. Works closely with business partners to ensure a team approach to winning new business.
Capture Managers are an integral part of a capture team of professionals who will take bonafide leads developed from a geographically positioned marketing team and help develop win-win service solutions for both current and prospective new customer clients. Primary business capture areas include Operations and Maintenance, Information Technology and Communications as well as Engineering Services. Market areas include major Federal and State agencies with need for driving down total operational costs. A Capture Manager is engaged following a Gate 1 (Interest) Decision and will be responsible for developing a close customer relationship, developing a winning joint solution with the customer and leading the effort to address the customer’s concerns through proposal development and into operational account management.
Activities include transitioning to and establishing meaningful customer relationships to fully understand and help shape final customer requirements, competitive intelligence analysis, developing winning capture strategies to include teaming and solution (technical, management, price) development, capture and proposal staffing management, etc. Leads the development, implementation and successful execution of capture plans and win strategies (to include Price to Win). Picks up from the Marketing Manager to maintain and/or improve customer and teammate relationships. Accurately/objectively develops and validates facts with analysis and presents the opportunity business case at management reviews to facilitate business decisions by management.
Capture Managers are responsible for budget estimation and management throughout the lifecycle of a pursuit opportunity. Responsible for planning, controlling, directing and executing all activities from Gate 2 through Gate 3. Senior Capture Manager(s) shall also mentor early career Capture Managers in Business Development processes, identifying individual strengths/weakness, training needs and providing guidance and coaching as needed. Frequent travel, as much as 50%, is required.
Specific Job Description (this should be project specific job duties/responsibilities in bulleted format)
The Capture Manager conducts, but is not limited to, the following job duties:
• Understand customer needs and objectives and help coordinate development of a win-win solution with the ultimate customers who will evaluate proposals
• Work intimately with Solution Development to best integrate resources and capabilities across the company to provide winning capture strategies for identified capture efforts.
• Develop and maintain capture plans and conduct periodic briefings as required to inform senior management of capture status and action plans to win
• Develop Gate 2 (Pursuit) and Gate 3 (Bid) Reviews
• Maintain accurate Customer Relationship Management (CRM) opportunity tracking and support company reporting requirements
• Establish meaningful rapport with identified customers to fully understand and influence their wants, needs and desires while simultaneously building a trusted relationship as part of an effective Positioning Process
• Take qualified opportunities identified by the marketing team and lead teaming and solution (technical, management, price) development to win the contract opportunity
• Independent assessment and validation of provided Market Intelligence (inclusive of customer visits and interviews) before implementing a Capture approach
• Expert analysis and integration of Market Intelligence into winning capture strategies and formal capture plans leading to a formal Pursuit and Bid recommendation to senior management
• Interpret Government/Prime solicitation materials and instructions for evaluation and convert into winning (deal closing) proposal solutions
• Identification of win themes, differentiators and discriminators to later support effective proposal preparation
Security Clearance Required: No
If yes, please select the type of clearance. If no, please select “Background Check Only.” Background Check Only
Minimal Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Degree Field Engineering, Physical Science, or Business
Certifications or Other Licenses (Please indicate if it is desired or required) • DoD Security Clearance (desired)
• ISO 9001 and/or Lean/Six Sigma (desired)
Required Qualifications (this should be the minimum qualifications for candidates to be considered in bulleted form)
• Degree requirement may be substituted with direct years of applicable experience in the core competency field
• Five (5) years experience in Federal and/or State Government Capture Management to include development of management and technical approaches, cost volume management, teaming, pricing strategies and competitive assessments
• Proven ability to conduct competitive assessments and price to win (PTW) analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to work effectively with senior managers, employees, adjacent businesses and teammates as well as Government customers at all levels (executive management, contract staff and program personnel)
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to coach, lead, motivate, and influence others to support company and team goals and objectives to produce a winning proposal solution within budget and schedule constraints
• Proven ability to formulate and execute winning pursuit strategies
• Demonstrated experience working with and influencing internal and external customers
• Ability to obtain a Secret Level Clearance (Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information)
• Possess excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Must possess hands-on Federal (Preferred), State, or Local experience in one or more of the company core competency areas: Logistics, O&M, and Information Technology and be able demonstrate the ability to lead pursuits related to Energy (including renewable energy) and Utilities industries. Logistics includes Facilities O&M, Grounds Maintenance, Base Operations Services and Civil Engineering Services
• Expertise in Business Development processes for government acquisitions and be fully capable of leading capture and proposal management activities
• Requires self-motivated, positive attitude to lead teams and manage BD processes within stressful and demanding schedule and product constraints
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
• Must have extensive proven history of being able to interpret customer requirements and lead teams toward successful development and delivery of winning solutions
• Must have documented, proven results (i.e. a Business Development Curriculum Vitae) that shows direct involvement in closing contract deals in excess of $50M
• Experience building and executing customer call plans, building teaming arrangements, negotiating favorable business deals
• Experience with differing Government acquisition approaches with a proven record of pursuing and capturing services and solutions based new business opportunities of $20M, complexity of scope, and/or unique/complex business models.
• Strong technical expertise in any of the following areas is a plus: Logistics, O&M, and Information Technology and demonstrating the ability to lead pursuits related to Energy (including renewable energy) and Utilities (including Green IT) industries
• Experience building financial and operational business cases
• Well developed formal presentation and oral communications skills
• Must be able to determine value added discriminators and thrive in a competitive win environment
• Experienced in Capture Management and understanding of the full Business Development Process
• Operational/technical knowledge to address Logistics, O&M, Energy, Utilities and/or Information Technology related customer needs
• Understands Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Integrated Master Plan/Schedule (IMP/IMS) development
• Strong Listening Skills
• Experienced in conflict resolution and team building
• Proven history of maturity in personnel guidance, team building, and direction assigned to Business Development functions and able to maintain positive team influence in demanding and stressful situations
• Documented formal or informal training in developing win strategies, financial management and the capture/proposal process
• Proven expertise in written document preparation and review using standard English (12 Grade-level minimum) as well as ability to integrate written customer presentations from a management and technical perspective. Must be an excellent writer, reviewer, and leader
• Experience with government acquisition processes to include, but not limited to, acquisition/contract office procedures, Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), RFP requirements dissection, and industry standard proposal development procedures and processes
• Ability to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance
• Ability to help formulate winning technical, management, past performance, cost and oral presentation strategies
• Commanding knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Online Business Development research tools such as INPUT, Centurion, FedSources
Desired Qualifications (bulleted form)
• Knowledge and competency in Microsoft One Note and Visio
Breanna Welch
HR Generalist
5520 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 533-6676 - Direct
(800) 377-7765 - Toll Free
(719) 466-7958 – Facsimile
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Position Description Form
Job Title: 49. Director of Marketing
Is this position an authorized driver? Yes
Worker’s Comp Code
Department AMS – Business Development
Reports To (Name & Title): Rob Needham, VP – Business Development
Job Location Colorado Springs, CO
Hiring Range $96,757 - $138,225
Employee Type Exempt
Standard Job Description (this should be a very general overview of what the position entails)
The Director of Marketing is responsible for external outreach and customer contact with Government and adjacent business customers to promote Aleut Management Support Services in Logistics, O&M, and Information Technology with a focus on pursuits related to Energy (including renewable energy) and Utilities (including Green IT) industries. This individual is responsible for execution of Phase One of a five-phased business development process which deals with Market Positioning and early Opportunity Assessments. This individual oversees a geographically separated Marketing Team and supports adjacent teams in Business Intelligence and Capture to achieve organizational business objectives.
Specific Job Description (this should be project specific job duties/responsibilities in bulleted format)
The Director of Marketing conducts, but is not limited to, the following job duties:
• Meet with organizations/businesses identified by Business Intelligence as prospects and qualify them as potential customers
• Research and qualify data and individuals leading up to a Gate 1 (Interest/No-Interest) Review with Senior Management
• Research and develop strategic and tactical marketing plans that support the AMS Organizational Vision
• Work with the Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to support the Company Business Development Opportunity Pipeline
• Develop and refine marketing and promotional materials, videos and collateral
• Know and understand past performance qualifications of both Aleut Management Services (AMS) and also all companies within The Aleut Corporation (TAC)
• Establish meaningful rapport with identified customers to fully understand and influence their wants, needs and be able to later translate them into operational requirements
• Develop compelling artifacts that help influence customer requirements as part of an effective Positioning Process
• Leverage existing and establish new high level customer contacts into qualified business opportunities
• Apply Solution Selling techniques to better manage customer expectations
• Establish and maintain long term relationships with both Government and Business Customers
• Be a key driver in establishing and maintaining relationships between AMS and our customers with direct accountability for screening viable business opportunities.
• Assess and support capture of new business opportunities
• Manage and coordinate pursuit RFI responses as appropriate
• Prepare unsolicited proposals when appropriate
• Develop, maintain, and implement new business pursuit action plans in close coordination with AMS leadership and Capture Team personnel
• Keep abreast of latest business trends, user requirements, and competitive analysis for responsible markets
• Support development of business case analyses to prioritize internal discretionary resources and research investments in response to customer requirements
• Identify key service differentiators and discriminators that apply to prospective customers as well as logical areas for diversification of current core competencies
• Capture emerging trends within Government Service sectors and develop corresponding marketing strategies
• Translate trends into opportunities, lead the AMS team in developing competitive advantages, increase contract competitive intelligence around trends, and provide Voice of Customer (VOC) for business execution
• Develop execution strategies around contract risk and opportunities by identification, quantification, and mitigating action plans
• Develop initial pricing insight and strategies with prospective customers
• Identify pricing opportunities, and collaborate with Marketing, Capture, Proposal and teams on cost targets
Security Clearance Required: No
If yes, please select the type of clearance. If no, please select “Background Check Only.” Background Check Only
Minimal Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Degree Field Engineering, Physical Science, or Business
Certifications or Other Licenses (Please indicate if it is desired or required) • DoD Security Clearance (desired)
• ISO 9001 and/or Lean/Six Sigma (desired)
Required Qualifications (this should be the minimum qualifications for candidates to be considered in bulleted form)
• Degree requirement may be substituted with direct years of applicable experience in the core competency field
• Documented Business Development Curriculum Vitae indicating involvement in Federal and State Contract efforts and results
• Documented formal or informal training in all aspects of the Business Development process
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of sales, marketing or business development experience (preferably in support of O&M, IT or Engineering Service Support Functional Areas)
• A strong set of contacts within Federal and/or State Government Markets related to Logistics, O&M, and Information Technology support
• A documented track record (such as a Business Development Curriculum Vitae) of business development success - major wins/captures, strategic leadership
• Proven experience opening up new government and/or commercial markets and/or developing new services in existing government and/or commercial markets
• Demonstrated experience interacting with customer and industry executives at senior levels
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects with personnel from diverse disciplines and experiences
• Excellent written communications and presentations skills
• Current knowledge of key Federal business companies and a strong ability to identify potential teaming partners
• Senior level business development strategy creation and execution experience
• Demonstrated success in winning large (>$50M) Government contracts
• Experience successfully managing opportunity pursuits across long (18-24 month) sales cycles
• Experience in maintaining relationships with senior Government and business leaders
• Proven history of maturity in personnel guidance, team building, and direction assigned to Business Development functions and able to maintain positive team influence in demanding and stressful situations
• Proven expertise in written document preparation and review using standard English (12 Grade-level minimum) as well as ability to integrate written customer presentations from a management and technical perspective. Must be an excellent writer, reviewer, and leader
• Experience with government acquisition processes to include, but not limited to, acquisition/contract office procedures, Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), RFP requirements dissection, and industry standard proposal development procedures and processes
• Knowledge of Government Logistics, O&M, and Information Technology Contract efforts
• Demonstrated skills in managing multiple projects successfully
• Driven change agent with bias for action
• Outstanding presentation skills and analytical ability
• Ability to work in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams as well as proven ability to quickly assimilate information related to new technology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong comfort level with online research tools and techniques
• Demonstrated success in actively managing Customer Relationship Management Process
Desired Qualifications (bulleted form)
• A focus on Energy (including renewable energy) and Utilities (including Green IT) industries
• Previous Federal Government employee experience with direct acquisition/contract activity experiences
Breanna Welch
HR Generalist
5520 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 533-6676 - Direct
(800) 377-7765 - Toll Free
(719) 466-7958 – Facsimile
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Position Description Form
Job Title: 50. Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
Is this position an authorized driver? Yes
Worker’s Comp Code
Department AMS – Business Development
Reports To (Name & Title): Rob Needham, VP – Business Development
Job Location Colorado Springs, CO
Hiring Range $83,235 - $110,980
Employee Type Exempt
Standard Job Description (this should be a very general overview of what the position entails)
The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for developing and communicating insightful Federal and State Government market intelligence to support strategic business decisions and strategy formulation across senior management and day-to-day marketing, capture and proposal staff of the company. Builds and maintains a network of internal and external intelligence sources. Researches and interprets quantitative and qualitative information, weaving together disparate data points to build and present concise and relative competitive intelligence. Responsible for capturing and validating customer requirements through gathering, designing, coordinating and testing of both current and anticipated future customer procurements. This individual collaborates with process owners, business managers, technical staff and project managers to leverage the use of data and data strategy across a full spectrum of business needs.
The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst provides professional level technical support in analysis and evaluations throughout the formal Business Development Process. Responsibilities include research on organizational structure, command and support relationships, manning levels, equipment allocations, readiness and disposition. Identifies, analyzes, and evaluates complex and/or highly sensitive issues. Performs or directs all-source business and competitive intelligence analysis to determine potential new business opportunities based on qualified past performance of the company as well as areas of logical diversification of same. Provides support for solving complex design, integration, and analytical problems. Reports changes, trends and resulting business implications of evolving customer and market issues. Prepares briefings and reports.
Responsible for providing market research and competitive intelligence information to determine best-fit new business opportunities for the company. Areas of focus include Logistics, O&M, and Information Technology with a growing focus on pursuits related to Energy (including renewable energy) and Utilities (including Green IT) industries in the Federal and/or State Government Market Sectors. Responsibilities include responding to market research actions in support of daily business needs, analyzing Federal/State Budgets, developing competitive intelligence to track key competitors, and supporting senior managers as well as marketing, capture and proposal personnel in developing effective win strategies.
The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst proactively monitors potential opportunities and market news and will disseminate information to key stakeholders. This individual is responsible for execution of Phase 0 (Long Term Positioning) of a five-phased robust Business Development Process and will be responsible for preparation of Gate 0 Reviews to determine opportunity fit for the company. This individual is responsible for managing (tracking and coordinating) the entire Gate Review process for active pursuits to ensure that opportunities are correctly processed and reported to Senior Management. In addition, this position requires strong judgment and decision making skills to quickly understand the scope and depth of an opportunity despite lack of empirical or financial data that may not be present in the early stages of an opportunity. This individual is responsible for administering the Company Business Development Opportunity Pipeline and to help senior management decide how to best allocate resources to maximize win percentage and achieving company financial objectives.
Specific Job Description (this should be project specific job duties/responsibilities in bulleted format)
The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst conducts, but is not limited to, the following job duties:
• Collect & analyze customer, competitor, and market-wide data
• Provides support for the Customer Relationship Management Process including the establishment and execution of meaningful customer relationships as needed
• Identify & evaluate likely differentiators and discriminators, using competitive & business intelligence
• Identify & evaluate likely competitors' bid positions, win strategies, and technical and cost differentiators and discriminators
• Assess company position relative to competitors and be prepared to recommend and justify prime versus subcontractor position on future business opportunities
• Perform gap analyses to determine company bid position versus best-in-class bidders and to assess ability to grow requisite requirements to successfully bid an opportunity
• Create & present accurate and easily understood presentations/reports detailing price-to-win activities & results to company business development staff and senior leadership as appropriate
• Work directly with mid-grade Business Intelligence Analysts, Marketing Team, Capture Team and Proposal personnel to incorporate opportunity/market intelligence into strategic planning documents and market assessments, capture plans, and proposal documents
• Exhibit excellent team leadership skills in terms of facilitation, decision-making, interpersonal communication, organization, and system knowledge, design, and development for best-fit new business opportunities
• Evolve and document Business Intelligence methodology as part of the overall Business Development process
• Maintain databases used for pricing analysis and PTW efforts
• Maintain currency and familiarity with all the relevant advances in learning methods, materials and technology in the price-to-win field
• Train & develop staff /interns in requisite research and analytic techniques required to execute and win company opportunity pursuits
• Identify new business opportunities based on market research and analysis using online and personal networking as well as inputs from internal and external contacts and sources
• Develop, update and maintain a running status of business development opportunities in the Company Business Development Opportunity Pipeline
• Act as primary Company Gatekeeper of the Gate Review process to ensure forward progress and timeliness is maintained for all identified business opportunities
• Act as primary point of contact for all strategic market assessments and refined research procurements
Security Clearance Required: No
If yes, please select the type of clearance. If no, please select “Background Check Only.” Background Check Only
Minimal Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Degree Field Business, Marketing, Finance, Accounting or Technical Area
Certifications or Other Licenses (Please indicate if it is desired or required) • DoD Security Clearance (desired)
• ISO 9001 and/or Lean/Six Sigma (desired)
Required Qualifications (this should be the minimum qualifications for candidates to be considered in bulleted form)
• Degree requirement may be substituted with direct years of applicable experience in the core competency field
• Minimum eight (8) years of proven market research and competitive/business intelligence experience in Federal and/or State Government Markets
• Experience analyzing Federal and/or State Government Contract Opportunities
• Knowledge of trends that impact types of future Government Acquisitions and how the Government executes those Acquisitions (including all relevant Government budget and appropriation processes)
• Ability to turn research into executive-level briefings to support company business development including the formal strategic business planning process and the marketing and capture support to that effort
• Ability to build and maintain partner relationships with senior staff, peers as well as partner company contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to work effectively with senior managers, employees, adjacent businesses and teammates as well as Government customer prospects
• Competitive/Business Intelligence background and work experience
• Experience analyzing Federal and/or State Government budgets and assisting in strategic plan development.
• Experience with Black Hat Reviews and data gathering relative to price-to-Win (PTW) activities
• Experience dealing with large amounts of information and then filtering and analyzing this information to best satisfy company strategic objectives
• Experience in using data from the Federal Procurement Data Systems (FPDS) as well as industry online research tools such as INPUT, FedSources, Centurion, Frost & Sullivan, Carroll Publishing, Dun & Bradstreet, Hoovers, etc.
• Knowledge of the Government acquisition environment including the competitive landscape
• Previous experience in competitive marketing, competitive intelligence, or systems engineering
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, tactfully collaborate, and successfully advocate for strategic direction with people in diverse functional areas
• Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft One Note
• Documented formal or informal training in developing win strategies to include PTW and in supporting the capture/proposal process
• Proven expertise in written document preparation and review using standard English (12 Grade-level minimum) as well as ability to integrate written customer presentations from a management and technical perspective. Must be an excellent writer, reviewer, and leader
• Experience with government acquisition processes to include, but not limited to, acquisition/contract office procedures, Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), RFP requirements dissection, and industry standard proposal development procedures and processes. Ability to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance
• Ability to help formulate strategies leading to winning technical, management, past performance, cost and oral presentations
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Online Business Development research tools such as INPUT, Centurion, FedSources
Desired Qualifications (bulleted form)
• Experience with large Federal Defense Contractors (especially recognized successful System Integrators)
• Knowledge and competency in Microsoft One Note and Visio
Breanna Welch
HR Generalist
5520 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 533-6676 - Direct
(800) 377-7765 - Toll Free
(719) 466-7958 – Facsimile
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