2012.02.09 Feb 9th Comprehensive Career SEMINAR | Free | Honolulu, Hawaii
You are invited to meet with Bill Golden, CEO of USAJobZoo.com, USADefenseIndustryJobs.com and IntelligenceCareers.com to discuss the job market of 2011 through 2017.
Cost: FREE
Date: Thursday, Feb 9th, 2012
Time: 10:00AM – 3:30PM
Place: Hale Koa Hotel, Fort DeRussy Armed Forces Recreation Center, 2055 Kalia Road, Honolulu HI 96815
Map/Directions: http://g.co/maps/zq2dz
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Preregistration
Preregistration is not required but it would be nice if you told us that you were coming.
Please preregister at http://tinyurl.com/7uxmmt6
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This will be a ‘comprehensive’ seminar covering:
* Economics 101 – the state of our current economy
* Identifying specific opportunities for you
* Employment trends across a wide range of industries
* Understanding opportunities in the defense and intelligence industries
* Discovering new career opportunities
* Determining your marketplace value
* Determining if you should go back to school
* Identifying relevant career opportunities
This seminar is appropriate for all levels of job seekers that are ‘professionals’ with a definable skillset, or that are engaged in studying for a careerfield.
A benefit of attending this seminar is that your resume will be evaluated after the event, your general market value estimated in up to three job markets, and we will work to identify relevant opportunities with specific employers.
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About your presenter
This seminar will be given by Bill Golden, a senior career advisor for more than 100 career information blogs that are sponsored by USAJobZoo.com and USADefenseIndustryJobs.com, aka IntelligenceCareers.com
Bill’s background includes almost 35 years working within defense and intelligence, either in operations (’75-96) or as an industry analyst and consultant (’96-present).
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Why this seminar is free
USAJobZoo.com, USADefenseIndustryJobs.com and IntelligenceCareers.com represent a combined 100,000+ job listings for professionals across the USA and in 28 countries.
We are earn our way in life in getting you to use one of our recruiting websites and applying to employers. The more professionals that apply to companies puts more money in our pockets for a job well done.
We also hope to help you become successful in your job search. A bit of good advice just might get you a great job and your company will probably need someone like us to find more professionals. Your recommendation of us to your employer matters.
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SOURCE IntelligenceCareers.com
Customer Service, 1.800.919.8284 or customerservice@intelligencecareers.com
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SAIC seeks Military Professionals to join it
SAIC Military Careers
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy & environment, health and cybersecurity. We know your transition from the military to a career in the private sector marks a new chapter in your professional journey.
Learn More About SAIC
With well over 10,000 veterans currently calling SAIC home, we want you to know that SAIC has proven expertise in supporting veterans through this transition. We invite you to search for jobs by military branch below. To learn about some of our OCONUS opportunities in locations such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar, click here.
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Statistician/Imagery Analyst ~ District of Columbia
HOT JOB HOT JOB HOT JOB
CACI International
Statistician/Imagery Analyst JN: 53267
Duties and Responsibilities:
Statistician / Imagery Scientist to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Provide statistical and mathematical support in assisting GEOINT analysts in regional offices and divisions. Supports data analysis to include the following: Temporal analysis, Pattern analysis, Correlation of events, Probability analysis, Regression testing & analysis, Significance testing, Assessments of sampling, Graphical representation of data, Analysis of variance and error. Maintains moves and manipulates data between applications, using appropriate software: Microsoft EXCEL spreadsheets, ACCESS database management system and/or ORACLE. Incorporates comprehensive data collection instruments and procedures. Analyzes complex data using statistical computer software and other tools such as Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS, Geo-statistical Analyst, etc. Writes macros and formulas that analysts and others can apply to test data integrity and to make routine operations streamlined
Interact directly with NGA/P imagery analyst customers as support requirements arise, and devise an optimal approach to processing and scientifically analyzing spectral imagery in a timely manner given the available tools and techniques. If requirements cannot be met in a timely manner with available tools and techniques, then new techniques and methods may be explored; Presents processed images and scientific analysis to imagery analysts and managers. Analysts who use spectral data are usually not familiar with it, and the resulting analysis must be presented and explained in a manner that the customer can understand. Provide ad-hoc informational briefings for the purpose of educating analysts and managers as to the capabilities of spectral processing and its benefit; Support and participate in technical exchange meetings, and community spectral exploitation and technology forums on a limited ad-hoc basis.
Required Qualifications:
· Knowledge and experience with digital cartography, computer technology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Cartographic and Geospatial production techniques, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and digital data formats. · Demonstrated participation in and/or directing the activities of highly skilled technical and analytical teams responsible for developing solutions to highly complex analytical/intelligence problems. · Demonstrated high degree of oral and written communication skills, and proven ability to collaborate effectively with regional analysts, geospatial analysts, imagery analysts, military officers, cartographers, intelligence analysts, engineers, technicians, managers, vendors, or other customers. · Demonstrated customer support skills. Be a self-starter, be able to work alone, yet be able to share information with team members and customers in a timely manner. · Bachelor of Science degree or higher in statistics, mathematics, image science, remote sensing, earth science, physical science or related technical or scientific field; or similar course of study at an accredited school (or substituted education and experience).
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Desired Qualifications: NGA Experience. Understanding of NGA’s Geospatial Policies like International Policy, Co-Production, and dissemination of data desired.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and 10 to 12 years of related experience.
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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Note: most jobs remain open for 2-14 days. If this job is no longer available then you will be presented with similar job listings that are open.
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APPLY/LEARN MORE AT http://www.intelligencecareers.com/jobs/11-001/jobview.cfm?jobid=3917643&domain=imagery analyst
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Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. ~ An employer you should know
Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. (Sotera) is an mid-sized national security technology company delivering systems, solutions and services in support of the critical missions of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and federal law enforcement agencies charged with ensuring the safety and security of our nation.
It has 1,400 employees focused on counterterrorism, cyber operations, intelligence, C4ISR and force mobility solutions to our customers throughout the national security community.
Services
Sotera delivers services and solutions ranging from command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and advanced engineering to counterterrorism, intelligence and expeditionary field support for customers in the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Intelligence Community and federal law enforcement agencies.
Technology and Intelligence Services
Counterterrorism Intelligence and Analysis
Sotera assists the Intelligence Community and other national security customers by facilitating the flow of critical information between U.S. government agencies to enhance decision making to protect the safety and economic well-being of our nation.
By providing IT specialists, software developers and counterterrorism subject matter experts to a number of agencies, Sotera contributes to the creation and analysis of actionable intelligence.
A key area of its expertise involves the monitoring of multiple classified and unclassified networks for potential terrorist-related threats and threat notification for rapid decision-making. Sotera is an industry leader in the field of terrorist watchlisting.
Cyber Intelligence and Cyber Operations
Sotera delivers cyber security systems and software engineering expertise in support of the critical intelligence, counterterrorism, and cyber security missions of our national security customers.
It is an industry leader in the design, development and deployment of next generation net-centric mission solutions that collect, analyze and protect vital information in cyberspace, leveraging core competencies in systems engineering and architecture, software engineering, content exploitation and defense analytics.
Data Analysis and Intelligence Information Sharing
Sotera deploys analytical tools and subject matter experts to facilitate faster and more thorough analysis of threats for critical intelligence-related, federal law enforcement, homeland security and counterterrorism missions, and it enables information to be shared across multiple agencies.
By integrating key data sources and exploring direct and non-obvious relationships of interest, its solutions support collaboration and information sharing and threat detection, helps ensure the mitigation of risks to our national security.
C4ISR and Mission Systems
Sotera designs and delivers C4ISR and mission-related systems to support U.S. Warfighters, wherever they operate.
It enhances command and control systems, develops C4I mission applications and mission planning solutions, as well as research, develop and evaluate electronic countermeasure techniques. Sotera designs and deploys computer-based navigation systems and geospatial information systems that integrate data from multiple sensors providing decision-makers with real-time situational awareness of the coastal waterways and port/harbor environments.
In addition to the maritime domain, these systems are used to protect critical infrastructure, secure borders, provide physical security information management and improve decision-making capabilities of national security customers.
Assured Enterprise IT
Sotera delivers mission-focused Assured Enterprise IT services and solutions to national security agencies operating in mission-critical environments and zero tolerance settings.
The expertise of Sotera IT specialists is focused on enterprise architecture and systems engineering, IT & network security, network engineering and intelligence analysis. Customer intimacy, technology leadership and development of its technical staff are essential elements in its approach and adeptness at delivering quick reaction solutions to mission-critical scenarios.
Network Design and Management
Sotera develops, deploys and operates sophisticated and secure networks for agencies across the defense, homeland security, intelligence and federal law enforcement communities.
Its network solutions support data and system integration, information security and cross-agency collaboration critical to operations in a complex and evolving cyber-security environment. Solutions include network topology design, data encryption, algorithm development, cross domain solutions development, data visualization and high assurance guard (HAG) development, which enables the transfer of classified and unclassified data to and from multiple security enclaves.
Learn more about Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.
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Job Interview Tips
Job Interview Tips
An interview gives you the opportunity to showcase your qualifications to an employer, so it pays to be well prepared. The following information provides some helpful hints.
Preparation:
Personal appearance:
The interview:
Information to bring to an interview:
Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
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How long is my clearance still good for?
Question: I was discharged from the Marine Corps in 2007. I held a TS/SCI clearance and I understand that if I haven’t used it in two years then it is expired; however, I was told recently by a Marine who is still active and looked up my SSN that my Secret is still good until 2013. When I submit my application, the question comes up about my clearance so I am inclined to check ‘Secret’, but I want to make sure I am not giving bad information. Is my clearance valid, but inactive or is it expired? I am very qualified for the majority of analyst positions I come across, but the status of my clearance is holding me back. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
Answer: Your clearance is good for 24 months from the date of last use. If for some reason you were never ‘read off’ or ‘debriefed’ it is possible that your clearance still is in the system as if you are still using it. Consider that an oversight in your behalf. However, once you apply to use it again you have to do some paperwork and am not sure how it would considered once they research your current security status: i.e., are you using your clearance and who is holding it.
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Q&A ~ I have a B.A. and an M.A., Do I really need to consider military service if I want to get into the intelligence field?
Question: I am seeking an entry-level job in the U.S. intelligence apparatus, preferably within a federal agency but not opposed to working for a private contractor as well. I have seen you typically advise that recent graduates serve in the U.S. Armed Forces in order to improve their opportunities.I have both a B.A. and an M.A. in relevant fields and I am 25 and in good health not opposed to being deployed.
Is it not worth it to enter the military at my age as I already have an MA?
Where should I be looking within the military to maximize my potential and get the most out of it?
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Answer: You may have a degree but you probably do not have a gut sense of how the world works.
Military service is considered very important because an important aspect of being in intelligence is having a developed sense of intuition.
That intuition comes from a sustained series of experiences, disappointment (that your target did not do what you expected it to do), a sense of the effect of policy and doctrine and tactics on the actions of humans ~~ academics provide a macro view/understanding but at the micro level it will be humans that carry out the plan. Real life actors often screw up the plan and make it up as they go along; see disappointment.
You could and should apply to the various intelligence agencies, and activities and organizations. Start your search at http://www.intelligence.gov/ … be aware that the applicants are legion in number and the positions are few.
My recommendation is to consider joining the Armed Forces, and I recommend the Army. All of the services offer unique opportunities in intelligence but the Army offers probably the most marketable skillsets, at least at this point in time.
For the Army ask a recruiter about opportunities in ‘MOS Series 35′. Do not let them talk you into something else. (They can be like car salesmen. They have a mission, too.)
You’ve got a great education but is your goal to do 20 years in the military or to get some experience plus your clearance and to become a civilian again?
If you just want to punch some tickets and then come back into the civilian world after 4-6 years then I strongly recommend that you go as an enlisted member of the military. Being an officer is not all the glorious right decision that it may seem to be.
Many junior officers in military intelligence spend much of their initial time in the military doing very little hands-on with intelligence. The reason is that they are given a variety of jobs that helps build their sense of military intuition for their later career, and that takes 4-6 years.
Enlisted members of military intelligence go straight into technical training and put those skills to work immediately. Those hands-on skills are highly prized by industry.
It is an extremely rare occurrence that any civilian defense contractor would even ask what your military rank was when considering you for employment. They want to hire your skills and experience, not your former rank (unless you are being considered for an executive position that required a full military career as well).
If you like the military then you can always switch over to being an officer. Your education will open those doors for you easily.
BTW – I was Army military intelligence and spent years working in my field alongside Air Force, Navy and Marine counterparts as both enlisted and as an officer. Been there. Done that. It was mostly fun. Mostly.
Best regards, Bill Golden CEO, USAJobZoo.com USADefenseIndustryJobs.com and IntelligenceCareers.com
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Have a question? Ask our career advisor at http://usajobsblog.com/ask-a-career-question/
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Q&A ~ I recently retired from the military but was never in Intelligence. Does it matter?
Question: I recently retired from the military and do not have direct intelligence experience. However, I have the desire to start a career in the intelligence community. What would be the basic steps to get started in this career field?
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Answer: There is no requirement to ever have served a day in intelligence to be of hireable value to a private defense contractor or within the intelligence community.
What do you specifically know about the world? Contractors and agencies hire YOU for what you know ~~ not what your MOS/NEC/AFSC was.
Define yourself in this way on your resume:
OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a junior/mid/senior position as _______________.
Enter the skills that you have expertise is.
Then seek out jobs that support your objective.
Best regards,
Bill Golden
CEO, USAJobZoo.com
USADefenseIndustryJobs.com
and IntelligenceCareers.com
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Have a question? Ask our career advisor at http://usajobsblog.com/ask-a-career-question/
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UNIQUE Opportunity | Defense Intelligence Agency ~ 2012 DIA Undergraduate Training Assistance Program
Job Title:The 2012 DIA Undergraduate Training Assistance Program
Department:Department of Defense
Agency:Defense Intelligence Agency
Job Announcement Number: Y12-031810-01-RFF
SALARY RANGE: $21,840.00 to $37,983.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, October 06, 2011 to Tuesday, November 15, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GG-0099-09
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time – Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) – DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
As a member of the United States Intelligence Community, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is a Department of Defense combat support agency. With over 16,500 military and civilian employees worldwide, DIA is a major producer and manager of foreign military intelligence. We provide military intelligence to warfighters, defense planners, and defense and national security policymakers in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community in support of U.S. military planning and operations and weapon systems acquisition. We invite you to learn how you can become a valued member of the DIA team.
DCIPS TRANSITION INFORMATION: The Defense Intelligence Agency will transition from a banded pay structure to a GS-like grade and step pay structure on or about September 25, 2011. Employee pay will no longer align to a broad pay band salary range, but will instead align to a specific grade and step. Applicants hired piror to this conversion will be assigned to a pay band, but salary offers will be set to a GS equivalent grade and step. Applicants hired after September 25, 2011 will be assigned to a specific grade and step.
We are committed to:
KEY REQUIREMENTS
The Undergraduate Training Assistance Program (also known as the STOKES Educational Scholarship Program) was introduced in legislation in 1986. The program is designed to facilitate the recruitment of a small number of high-achieving, mature and committed secondary school seniors and /or college freshman and sophomores interested in a career in public service. These students will be offered tuition assistance to accredited colleges or universities, provided challenging summer work, and guaranteed a position in their field of study upon graduation in this highly competitive program. Minorities, women, and the disabled needing financial assistance to complete their undergraduate education are strongly encouraged to apply. Students will attend classes full-time during the academic year, and work at a DIA location during the summer in positions related to their course of study. While in school, students must maintain an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) for each semester/quarter thereafter.
Students accepted for this program receive:
Learn More: http://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetResults?keyword=Y12-031810-01-RFF
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Q&A ~ What master degree should I pursue in the Baltimore, Maryland area that is of interest to employers?
Question: First, I want say that you have a great website. I find it very informative and a great resource.
I would like to get some advice on what Masters degree I should pursue.
I am currently on Active Duty orders in the National Guard. I graduated from the Operations Intelligence course three years ago and maintain a current TS/SCI. Since graduation I have worked as a Senior Mission Intelligence Coordinator (SMIC) for a military unit in the Northeast. My orders run out in the spring and I plan on pursuing a job in the Baltimore area. I plan on continuing in the National Guard until my retirement in several years.
I have been looking for employment in the intelligence field in the Baltimore area for approx 6 months; however I am having difficulty finding a job I am qualified for. (I was offered a position with a major defense contractor, however the pay was less than what I am making now and my cost of living would have doubled). The DC/Virginia area would be a 2+ hr (each way) commute for me, so I would prefer to stay closer to Baltimore in my search. Most jobs I have found require more experience and/or education. I currently have a BA in Business Administration and Human Resources. My plan for the upcoming months is to attend as many job fairs as possible in order to network and get my resume out there.
If I am unable to find a job, I might extend with the National Guard, however my income will decrease significantly due to budget cuts (I will lose my per diem and have to PCS). I would prefer not to do this, as I have only been able to see my wife one day a week for the last three years. As with any relationship, this has taken its toll. However, if I was to extend, it would allow me to continue my education for free. If I do pursue my education, do you have any recommendations as to what field?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Answer: Thanks for the kind words about the website. We are extending our effort to help through our Q&A service.
Ungood news: salaries for defense professionals is dropping and in some areas may be the same or no greater than jobs in the local civilian job market.
The Baltimore area is not a great location for ‘intelligence’ jobs despite the presence of Fort Meade and its contracted workforce as the leading employer in the region.
You really must look southward towards Virginia as the land of ‘intelligence’ jobs, whether in the Pentagon area or across the seven counties of northern Virginia.
If you do not have a fullscope or lifestyle polygraph then you are at an even greater disadvantage in the Baltimore area. You either have one or you do not. Ninety-five percent of employers in Virginia do not care at all about you having a polygraph, but it can be a showstopper in the Baltimore area.
As for pursuing education: AVOID degrees in intelligence and homeland security. These two degrees may be a natural draw for you as they would seem to align with your experience. My advice is to seek degrees that are applicable across many different industries. Consider getting a degree in cybersecurity, logistics, change management, enterprise operations, or international business. All of these degrees have a future, regardless of whether you have a security clearance.
Best regards,
Bill Golden
CEO, USAJobZoo.com
USADefenseIndustryJobs.com
and IntelligenceCareers.com
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Have a question? Ask our career advisor at http://usajobsblog.com/ask-a-career-question/
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