Hot Job: Screeners needed for Afghanistan

Job ID 12037 -  Screener
Location: Afghanistan
Full-Time

Identified screeners shall be a former 35L/M, 351L/M, 180A, 18F, 35E or DoD civilian equivalent with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Strategic Debriefer or an individual with a similar skill set is desired.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Conducts screening on both Host Country Nationals (HCN)s and Third Country Nationals (TCN)s for access to ISAF/USFOR-A military base camps to recommend access or denial of access in accordance with ISAF/USFOR-A SOPs, and must adhere to the standards and procedures set out in FM 22-2 Human Intelligence Collector Operations.

The screener will coordinate and work in conjunction with base level force protection and strategic force protection operations to conduct interviews, collect biometrics data, review data collected and cross-reference intelligence collection priorities and plans, input collected data and analysis/assessments into appropriate databases, websites and portals, and support other force protection and intelligence activities.

The Screener will provide support in conducting PCASS as required per ISAF/USFOR-A and consistent with applicable policy and SOPs.


EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor must have experience with screening, screening tasks, and/or investigative questioning techniques and knowledgeable of SIPRNet search engines and database retrieval tools such as QueryTree and M3. Deployed experience is preferred.

This position requires US Citizen with a Secret clearance.


Benefits include:

Full-time employee, which allows you to easily move to other areas of the company and have stronger job security

Generous leave policy included paid travel home and pay while on R and R

Reimbursement of higher educational expenses

Reimbursement of fees for professional development training such as Project Management

Professional Certification or tactical training courses

Generous 401K program that is among the best in the industry


We are an equal opportunity employer promoting a diverse and drug free work environment.  EOE, M, F, D, V

Please send resumes to lucy@military-civilian.com with the job title  in the subject line.

Immediate Release

Editors Note: New Meeting Location

ATTN: Business Editors, Writers, Columnists, Military/Armed Forces Writers

Keywords: Jobs, Opportunity, Business, Veteran, Contractor, Vendor, Disabled, Legislature, Lawmaker

Veteran Legislator Visits Disabled Veterans Network Chapter

         

WHAT: The San Diego Chapter of the non-profit Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Alliance (http://www.cadvbe.org) meets once a month to assist California’s disabled veterans in creating new businesses, providing free business education and training, assistance in obtaining government paperwork, certification, access to financing and an experienced mentor network.

State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher is the SD Network Chapter guest speaker. 

Nathan Fletcher is the State Assemblyman representing California's 75th District. He is the first combat veteran from the Global War on Terror to serve in the California State Legislature.

Contact San Diego Chapter President Eric Miller for information by calling (213) 999-1871 or email at ericmiller@odicenv.com.

WHY: Hundreds of millions in contract opportunity for certified disabled California veterans.  Disabled veteran business owners and those interested in creating new companies should plan to attend.

WHEN: The SD DVB Alliance meets Friday, April 13, 2012  1-3 pm.

WHERE:  CalTrans District 11 Office, 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 922110. Parking is free.
 

DVBE Alliance at 916-446-3510.

Media contact: Rick Reed 916-704-0080

The American Fallen Warrior Memorial Foundation

Business And Networking Group

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING

28 March 2012

6:30 to 8:30 PM

at

The historic Clark House

6332 Barcroft Mews Drive

Falls Church, VA 22041

Our BANG meetings are open to all. Please feel free to bring friends. There will be a Spotlight Speaker presentation of general interest to the group and plenty of networking time with jobseekers, hiring managers and human resource professionals. See you at the BANG. Remember there always “jobs in the room.”

Spotlight Speaker for 28 March 2012 will be:  Linda Gonzales has her PhD in Higher Education Administration from the University of Florida School of Education and is the DC metro area representative for Mind Streams.  As an educational consultant she provides free assistance to those interested in the possibilities that online degree programs can offer them in meeting their higher education goals. In Dr. Gonzales’ presentation “Getting Your Degree Online: Opportunity and Challenge”, she highlights some of the factors that you should consider when taking this step. Dr. Gonzales’ presentation will cover AA – MA – PhD degrees. She also provides information about loans, scholarships and loan forgiveness programs. During her presentation she will tell you about Mind Streams and the FREE services they offer that can save you money, help you make a decision that is best for you, and streamline the process of reaching your educational goal. You will learn about Mind Streams' regionally accredited partner universities and delivery options for your degree program. If you miss Dr. Gonzales’ presentation please email her at Linda.Gonzales@mindstreamsemail.com  and she will set up a time when you can have a phone or skype call to provide you with her free consultation. 

Directions to the Clark House

( http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hprs/clarkhouse.htm )   The historic Clark House is adjacent to the Barcroft Plaza Shopping Center on Columbia Pike at the intersection with Lincolnia Road and Old Columbia Pike. Look for Harris Teeter and Starbucks in the shopping center on the corner at the traffic light. Upon entering the Barcroft Plaza Shopping Center stay on service road to east end of parking area. The Clark House is located behind the Korean restaurant and at the entrance to a townhouse complex. The Clark House is a restored, late 1800’s Victorian farm house. There will be a sign in front. For additional information contact: Frank Wickersham III (fgwickersham@vsecorp.com)

Offering Local Combat Vets a Healing Hand

Creating a Career in the Film and Television Industry

EASTER BASKETS FOR INDIANAS CHILDREN AFFECTED BY MARCH TORNADOS

Veterans Job Fair - May 18 (Muskegon, MI)

Onboard the WW IIII LST 393 
May 18, 2012 10am -- 2pm
560 Mart Street,
Muskegon, MII 49440

• Come aboard & walk where heroes have walked; participate in a Veterans Job Fair onboard the LST 393 where history jumps out at you from every deck and every corner. Its outstanding wartime record includes WW II landings at Sicily, Salerno & Normandy. Be part of honoring America’s veterans who have fought for freedom, then and now. www.lst393.org
• Veterans: If you are interested in starting a career, changing careers or upward mobility, plan on attending this unique Veteran Job Fair and meet with a Veterans Employment Representative.
• Apply and interview with veteran friendly employers.

For more information contact: Jesse Mikaelsen, mikaelsenj@michigan.gov at (231) 739 9010 ext. 238 OR Norris Ellis, ellisn1@michigan.gov at (231) 760 1986

For a current listing of Veterans Job Fairs visit www.vfwmi.org/veteranjobs.htm

Hosted by LST 393 Association (in conjunction with Representative Holly Hughes), Muskegon County Veterans Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Michigan, & Workforce Development Agency’s, Veteran Services Division.

For more information, you can also check out http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/02/employers_being_sought_for_vet.html
And register for the event here: http://www.vfwmi.org/veteranjobs.htm


PDF Flyer: http://www.vfwmi.org/Veteran%20Jobs%20pdf%20Links/JobFairs/VeteransJobFairVeteransMay2012Muskegon.pdf

Sims Metal Management – Export Documentation Assistant

Export Documentation Assistant -  Jersey City, NJ

Job Scope and Key Responsibilities:

Sims Metal has export facilities in all parts of the world that handle millions of tons of ferrous and non ferrous scrap annually.

Job Duties:

•             Constant interaction with Shipping Agents and Surveyors for documentation, such as, Bills of Ladings Draft Survey Reports, Quality Report, etc.

•             Responsible for container shipment logistics by communicating with Sims groups of companies for loading schedules.

•             Responsible for container shipment logistics (see point 5), also include booking confirmations with shipping companies, forwarders, etc. Responsible for container spreadsheets, such as Container Transaction Registry, etc.

•             Handles data input into our SAI (System Alternative Inc.) system for yard inventory control.

•             Prepare and provide relevant documentation to our accounting department, including freights and commission invoices for payment.

Qualifications:

•             Strong communication skills, solid problem solving, analytical skills and knowledge of systems with interrelated procedures.

•             Ability to apply principles to solve practical everyday problems, and deal with a variety of specific variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

•             Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

•             High School degree with some college and Trade Schools.

Physical Demands:

Minimal physical exertion required. Ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to 6-8 hours a day; keyboard for up to 3-6 hours per day; be mobile within an office environment; open and close file cabinets; stand, walk, and bend at waist; lift up to 10 pounds on occasion; communicate by speech and hearing by phone and in person in a professional manner. Visual acuity for close detail work, preparing and reviewing documents for accuracy, and operating a computer terminal.

This is an entry-level position.

Please apply online at: www.simsmm.com/us/people-and-careers/ and visit our website at: www.simsmm.com.

Are Women Veterans Having a Harder Time Finding Employment Than Male Veterans?

By Ron G Anselm

This is a question that has posed many opinions since the economy hit rock bottom a few years ago. Just like finding the answer in a mathematical problem there are many variables to getting to the point. First, we all know that not just veterans but everyone is having a harder time finding a job in a job market that is so saturated with many diverse skills and is so packed with people looking for a job that employers are at the luxury of taking their time to fill possible needed positions.

When the economy was booming and growing, employers were at the mercy of finding people to fill the positions they thought they needed to hire for. Most companies hired on candidates because they could and at that time and had the money to do so. Also, when there were more jobs out there than people that meant that the specific skills needed for the positions companies needed to hire for was in a bigger demand so companies had to hire quickly when they found the right candidates for those positions as to not lose that person to another job or employer. Not that way anymore as we all know.

When the economy tanked out, employers were forced to lay off as many workers as it took to sustain the business, so at the point; employers discovered they could delegate the responsibilities of the laid off workers to the employees they kept which meant they now found out they can do more with less and save money.

Employers that are now hiring are also paying candidates less money than that position they hired them for normally paid in the past. Companies know there are people out of work and more than likely have been out of work for a very long time, so those people are more than likely going to be desperate for work and are going to take just anything to say they now have a job. Yes, that is taking advantage of people but that`s just the way it is now.

This is just the grim reality now days for anyone. When it comes to employers and job statistics for veterans it gets even grimmer. In my last article on veterans I mentioned the percentage of unemployed veterans that returned home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is at an all-time high and continues to grow. And there will be many more veterans returning home from the now three wars we are engaged in, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. We don`t have ground forces in Libya as of yet but that could change at any time.

The reality now days is a lot of employers are hearing more and more about PTSD and depression in veterans returning home from the war. Companies have basically formed their own opinions about veterans that develop this disorder and have formed opinions about how these veterans will act in jobs and society.

Frist off, the opinions and ideas these employers have about veterans with PTSD and depression is inaccurate and wrong. I don`t know where the employers get this information from, probably from hearsay and untrue information from unreliable sources but I have heard the worst opinions.

In my experience working in the civilian job market after I got out of the military, I worked with more depressed and difficult people that were not ex-military veterans just civilians that never served in the military than I ever worked with and been around in my ten years serving my country. So, people that were not veterans were some of the most difficult people to work with and be around. And most of them were so unprofessional it made me want to turn and head for the door.

The ex-military workers in those same companies I worked with were the best people I had ever been around and they were the easiest people to work with. Maybe because there is a brotherhood and sisterhood for ex-military people but from the professional skill set standpoint those ex-military veterans were the best and happiest people to go to work with every day.

So, first of all these companies and hiring managers need to realize that all veterans are not depressed just because they come home from war. They need to realize the value veterans bring to the workplace and as I mentioned in one of my last articles on this, veterans are the best and bring to the workplace extraordinary skills and experience.

This is just for veterans in general, when it comes to women veterans the job news gets even grimmer than the grimmest. One of the questions that is now finally noticed and being explored is are women veterans having a harder time finding employment that male veterans? To answer this, you have to look how the answer to this question goes in all different directions.

The military in general is probably made up of ninety-percent men and ten-percent women or thereabouts. So, to say that women veterans are having a harder time finding jobs than male veterans is to say that the statistical data on this is probably focusing more on male veterans than female veterans because since there is a higher percentage of males in the military than females means it would appear that male veterans in general are at a higher unemployment rate than female veterans but the data is probably a little more skewed when you take everything into account.

In my opinion, yes female veterans are having a harder time finding work than ever before, Yes, the economy is down and once again heading in the wrong direction, gas prices are destroying company budgets from the logistical side of business and forcing companies to save money which cuts hiring, and everyone is unsure of the future when we hear that bad news everyday about the employment numbers, so that adds to the paranoia about hiring but to a point I think women have a harder time finding employment than men in general and if you are a female veteran it gets even harder.

My ex-wife is ex-military. When she got out it took her over seven years to find her first job after getting out of the military and she was in the medical field in the military. She had great training, great skills, could have probably been a physician`s assistant with her knowledge she gained while serving or could have ran a medical billing company but no one wanted to hire her. The only reason she found a job and got a fresh start is because in my last position I was basically the Vice President of Operations and hired her on for an open position we had available in medical billing which helped here regain her confidence once again and gave her a fresh start once again in the job market.

She also served during the initial and first Iraq War, Desert Storm One as I did. Maybe one of the reasons employers did not want to hire her is because of the misinformation most companies have about war veterans and PTSD and depression. She did not have either one of these disorders after she got out, so you see the problem misinformation can cause when it comes to having incorrect information from unreliable sources especially about veterans. No one normally will hire you on if you have been out of work seven years, so I was glad I could help but that`s not the point.

The point is why didn`t companies hire her on when she applied for the many jobs she was more than qualified for? Who knows, but these companies and hiring managers need to start taking advantage of what the Veterans Administration has to offer when it comes to the understanding of military veterans and the military in general and the best training in the world the military gives us veterans. Times have changed when it came to the 1960s when it used to be a male dominant job market. Now, there are many more women in upper management position and running the company than ever before.

When it comes to leadership positions, women are great candidates, especially women veterans. Military training is tough and probably the toughest out there and the military is not easier on women just because they are women.

Those drill sergeants eat women for lunch as they do men when they screw up and are not up to the best of the best when they first start out in basic training, so military women are treated the same as military men. This instills motivation and confidence in women which adds to their professional resume when it comes to jobs.

The second thing is there are many more women going to West Point and the Coast Guard Academy to become officers in the military. This once again Is not an easy task to accomplish and more and more women are meeting that challenge and becoming high ranking upper brass in our armed forces.

Anyone male or female that has served as an officer in the military comes out with the best jobs skills, motivation, problem-solving abilities, professionalism, and overall resume that will blow anyone that has never served in the military in that same position off the map.

So, women veterans are great candidates for upper management position in civilian companies. To leave on a more positive note I hope companies start to take advantage of researching more and more about the truth about military veterans. And start to work with the Veterans Administration on the many programs available to them about hiring veterans.

This article is mixed on veterans in general and women veterans but it all comes down to a team thing. In any company or in the military we are all part of a team with one objective and that is to get the mission or job done together.

Whether you are a male or female veteran you will be an asset to any employer and does not mean if these same veterans have PTSD or depression that since they will be receiving treatment that they will not once again be the same person they were before heading off to war. After getting treated if they do have this dosorder, they will come out of it sussfully.

As a suggestion, companies should have their Human Resources Manager attend training offered by the VA on veterans and the truths about PTSD and depression. Let the HR Manager get an idea about military training and job skills and how veterans can be a great asset to any civilian employer.

via original theSOP.org post here: http://thesop.org/story/20110605/are-women-veterans-having-a-harder-time-finding-employment-than-male-veterans.html

Veterans Move into Technology Jobs [infographic]

If you're having trouble seeing the full-sized image, click here.

Methodology

Top Tech Jobs: Top tech jobs were chosen by their growth potential, pay and the frequency of veterans working in these jobs.

Growth Potential: Growth was calculated by dividing the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicted growth rate for 2008-2018 for a specific job by the national expected growth rate of 10.2 percent.

Pay: The median pay is the national median (50th Percentile) annual total cash compensation. Half the people doing the job earn more than the median, while half earn less. Note: These pay numbers were generated using data from all employees, not just veterans' salaries. For this study, employees with between five to eight years of experience were considered.

Veteran Frequency: Frequency refers to how common it is for veterans to have a given job compared to the national average, namely determining what percentage of veterans have a certain job, and comparing that percentage to the same percentage for all employees.

Total Cash Compensation (TCC): TCC combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or value of other non-cash benefits (e.g., healthcare).

Years of Experience: These are the number of years in the field/career. Therefore, the years of experience will incorporate all applicable jobs in the field, not just the current job.

For more information about this infographic, visit http://blogs.payscale.com/ask_dr_salary/2012/02/top-jobs-for-veterans.html

via http://www.payscale.com/tech-jobs-for-vets

New Program Offers Support For Unemployed Oklahoma Guardsmen

New Program Offers Support For Unemployed Oklahoma Guardsmen

Posted: Mar 14, 2012 8:17 AM PDTUpdated: Mar 15, 2012 6:29 AM PDT

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Col. Joel P. Ward, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander, addresses Soldiers of Company A, 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry, during a patch ceremony at Combat Out Post Najil, Afghanistan. [File photo]Unemployed and underemployed airmen and soldiers of the Oklahoma National Guard have a new place to go for help, thanks to the Oklahoma National Guard Employment Coordination Program.

The program opened January 1st.  Lt. Col. Warren Griffis, the director, said his office's mission is to match employers with guardsmen possessing skills and training in need.

The program should be in high demand as more than 3,000 soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team return from deployments to Afghanistan and Kuwait over the next several months.

The Oklahoma National Guard leadership felt responsible to help the soldiers seek civilian employment.

So far only about 30 percent of the infantry's soldiers have gone through the demobilization process at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, but the employment surveys among the soldiers so far show 35-40 percent unemployment average across the brigade.

"Soldiers leaving active-duty may have three or four months to find employment," Griffis said. "Guardsmen may have 30 days of leave or less following a deployment to find a job."

He said an unemployed service member might spend his or her entire accumulated leave from the deployment searching for a job instead of spending time with loved ones or decompressing from time spent in a combat zone.

"I think a lot of these unemployed folks aren't going to have time to do those things they need for themselves and their families," Griffis said.

The Employment Coordination Program will help review résumés from guardsmen and then match those to potential employers looking for particular skills and training.

"[Our goal is] to try to get them an interview rather than just dropping a résumé into a website," Griffis said.

A website for the office will be available at a later date through the Oklahoma National Guard's public site.  The Guard set up a page on Facebook with more information and is available at www.facebook.com/OKNGECP.

Via New Program Offers Support For Unemployed Oklahoma Guardsmen - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |

Vow to Hire Heroes Act of 2011

Tour de Forces: UK & US Vets to cycle/run the British Coastline to raise funds for Wounded Warriors

Thanks to Twitter, we just learned about an awesome group of veterans from the US and UK who will be undertaking an impressive challenge to raise money for organizations that support injured servicemen and women.

On September 1, 2012, Tour de Forces (@tourdeforces on Twitter) will be biking and running an epic 2,945 miles along the coast of England to raise awareness and funds for the brave wounded warriors who have served our countries faithfully. The team consists of:

• Paul Shearsby - Team Leader
• Mark "Rammers" Ormrod - Former British Royal Marine
• Marc Roberts - Former British Army
• Dodge Holls - Former British Forces
• Charles "Chunks" Padilla Former United States Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant

with the help of the "Support Crew," Sean Aiken and Stevie Budge. Learn more about the team here.


Tour de Forces will be raising money for the following charities:

•  The Royal Marines Association
• The Royal British Legion
• British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (BLESMA)
• Semper Fi Fund

You can help support the team with financial contributions to either the support fund or the charitable beneficiaries at http://tourdeforces.com/support-us/

You can also find Tour de Forces around the web:

Homepage: http://www.tourdeforces.com

Blog: http://tourdeforces.com/blog/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/tourdeforces

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TourDeForces

5 Body Language Moves That Will Ruin an Interview

Much of the information that we communicate happens non-verbally via subtle signals we put out with our posture, gestures and attitude. It's no surprise, then, that your success in a job interview depends quite a bit on almost everything except what you actually say. Recently, WiseBread explained the most common body language mistakes people make in interviews -- and how to avoid them. Here are the highlights:

Your handshake makes a critical first impression. Your dad probably taught you how to shake hands and his lesson was more important than you know. Make it firm -- not body-builder-aggressive and certainly not feeble like a dead fish. Also, be sure your hand is dry, so if you're perspiring, wipe it off before you meet your interviewer.

Don't touch your face. People touch their faces instinctively and without conscious thought. But if you want to make a good first impression, you'll need to be very conscious of where your hands are for the duration of the interview. Keep them well away from your nose and mouth, which can be a turn-off to germophobes. And for everyone else, touching your face is sometimes interpreted as a sign of dishonesty.

Don't cross your arms. Even if you only know one or two ways to read body language, you probably know this one -- crossing your arms is a sign of defensiveness and passive aggressiveness. That's not the impression you want to convey, so put your hands on the table where they can't cause you any trouble.

Don't stare. You probably know that making eye contact is a good thing, right? Well, there's a difference between positive eye contact and just plain staring. This is one of those things that should be natural, but if you think too hard about it, it is challenging to do in a natural way. The bottom line is that you want to maintain eye contact in moderation, without letting it devolve into uncomfortable staring. At the same time, don't let your eyes wander around the room as if you're bored.

Avoid nodding too much. You might think it's a good idea to nod a lot, either to appear to agree with your interviewer or to imply you're paying close attention, but the reality is that this can make you come across as sycophantic or spineless. Like eye contact, nod in moderation, and only when it's clearly appropriate.

Testimonial march 14th 2012

Good morning Lucy,

Thank you for all the great job opportunities.
Here's what I sent out this morning.

Cheers,
Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: Horning, Mark E Civ USAF DoD 14FSS/FSFR
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 8:04 AM
Subject: Job Opportunities via Military2Civilian

Refer to Attachments

Also click on either of two web links for Military  Civilian Webpage and
links.

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Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation - UAV Pilots, Payload Operators, Mission Commanders & Technicians

UAV Pilots, Payload Operators, Mission Commanders, and Techs + Secret Clearance a MUST
Training in Yuma, AZ for Afghanistan and Iraq

Seeking UAV Pilot, Payload Operators, Techs and Mission Commanders.
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, Payload Operators, Mission Commanders and UAV Techs. These positions require travel (10-14 week training and 12 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
•             RC experience with large scale planes
•             Full Scale Piloting experience
•             Payload Operator experience
•             Mission Commander or UAST experience
•             Targeting, Target Acquisition, and Target Tracking experience
•             Active Secret Clearance a MUST

**Please visit our website below to apply for this position at www.navmar.com.

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation - Deployment Technician PSS

Deployment Technician PSS
Scottsdale, AZ/ Yuma, AZ/ Afghanistan

These positions involve using highly specialized surveillance technology in conjunction with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Blimps to provide protection for U.S. forces working in remote areas. Experience trouble shooting systems and strong computer skills a must. Ability to complete and pass training, which consists of 5 to 6 weeks in Yuma, AZ.

Upon application, please specify availability date and experience with any of the following:
- Strong IT/Computer Skills
- Former Military Service
- Security, cameras, radars, UAVs, Aerostat, FLIRs
- RAID, UTAMS, or PTDS
- Trouble shooting and repair of generators, systems electronics

Please apply online at: www.navmar.com.

*This job requires that ALL applicants be U.S. Citizens, have an active security clearance, AND a valid passport.*

Equal opportunity employer, excellent benefits, background investigations apply.

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation - Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager – Patuxent River, MD

Job Requirements:
Must meet 3+ of the following requirements:
Must be able to attain a DOD Secret Level Clearance
Must have FAR and DFAR knowledge
Must have government contracting experience from the contractor side, not the government side
Experience with Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts
Services and R&D contracts
Experience in cost estimating
Experience in preparing/negotiating: Teaming agreements, Subcontracts, and non-disclosure agreements

Essential functions and Duties:
Administration of contracts for service and/or products, of Navmar and subcontractors. Prepares bids for submission.
Reviews bids from subcontractors for conformity to contract requirements.
Negotiates contract with customer.
Requests amendments to or extensions of contracts.
Advises company departments of contractual rights and obligations.
Compiles data for preparing estimates.
Act as liaison between company, customer and subcontractors.
Examines contract performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.  Negotiates contract with customer.
Administers contracts, including final approval of payment.
Requests amendments to or extensions of contracts.
Advises other Navmar departments of contractual rights and obligations.
Compiles data for preparing estimates.
Maintains contract status databases.
Reviews all correspondence concerning contracts and responds as necessary.
Establishes and maintains contact with customers to ensure the smooth working of the contract and payment process.
Acts as a liaison between Navmar and customer.
Verifies and posts details of contract transactions.
Reconciles and balances contract transactions.
Monitors contract accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date.
Audits contracts, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
Reviews contract debit and credit entries to determine whether funds were received on schedule.
Adjust contract errors and reconcile open balances.
Coordinates assignments of workers reconciling contract account differences.
Writes letters and makes telephone calls to recover open contract items and to adjust accounts.
Prepares status reports from open and pending contracts.
Assigns workers responsibility for investigating and verifying financial status of contracts and preparing documents to substantiate findings.
Reviews contract reports to ascertain status of contract and balances outstanding and to evaluate effectiveness of current collection policies and procedures.
Assists management in the formulation of contract policies.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance issued through DoD.

Equal opportunity employer, excellent benefits, background investigations apply.

Apply online at: www.navmar.com.

Testimonial march 13th 2012

Lucy,

Thank you for the response...and for the service you provide helping us veterans find good quality/good fit jobs.  It's appreciated!

Take care,
~Jordan