Posted: 10 October 2009

Position:  CQB (Close Quarters Battle ) Instructor
Location:  Camp Lejeune , NC
Closing Date:  TBD  

Job Duties/Responsibilities:  Candidate will provide entry level SOF training as well as advanced individual skills training to qualified Marines.  He/She will also provide experienced expertise in conducting training courses.  Candidate will assist in developing/providing instruction related to Combat Marksmanship Instruction, Rifle (M4), Pistol (M1911A1), and Shotgun and Direct Action Instruction (CQB).  He/She will be responsible for assisting in developing Periods of Instruction (POI) and Master Lesson Files (MLF's) for ITC and Advanced Courses.  Candidate will serve as an instructor/evaluator during ITC and IASC's, and will assist in the development and execution of exercises.

Education/Experience Requirements:   Ten (10) years of experience in CQB are required.  Candidate should be a graduate from the Service Special Operations CQB course.  He/She must possess a current weapons qualification and be capable of passing a Combat Marksmanship qualification.  Candidate must be familiar with Operational Risk Management and be capable of receiving a Camp Lejeune Range Safety Officer Certification.  He/She must have recent and relevant combat experience and be familiar with current CQB TTP's.  Candidate must have experience as an instructor at a Special Operations CQB Course.  He/She must have curriculum development experience and must possess advance Microsoft Office skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Candidate must be capable of wearing organization PPE for 8 to 10 hours throughout training days.  Graduation from Curriculum Developers Course or equivalent and a Formal School Instructor Course (FSIC) or equivalent is desired.  Candidate selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Posted: 18 October 2008
Subject:  Job Openings - Jacksonville, NC #130946 & #130947
SAIC currently has two openings for Special Operations Subject Matter Experts. If you are interested in this position or know of a qualified candidate please contact Jennie Vodzak at 301-863-2192 or Hunter Sadler at 843-566-0086 or via e-mail.

The C4IT BU currently has two openings for a Special Operations Subject Matter Expert. 

Location: Jacksonville, NC
JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide Lessons Learned support to MARSOC and USSOCOM.
The Lessons Learned Program was established with five core functions to Collect, Archive, Analyze, Resolve, and Disseminate (CAARD) observations, data and information to Joint and conventional communities that will allow for the resolution of systemic issues.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university a plus. A minimum of 15 years experience as a FORCE RECON MARINE. 

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 10 years if a graduate of ARS. OVERALL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE INCLUDING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE: Must have a minimum of 10 years CQB, R&S, DRP. Must be Jump with MFF certification, Diver and LRRS qualified. Joint operations a big plus and Intelligence Fusion experience as well as Master instructor quals would be nice. May serve as the sole system engineer on a small project of moderate complexity, or as a member of a team supporting a larger or more complex project. Performs independent work in support of systems engineering projects. Participates in systems engineering activities which include one or more of the following:
Concept of Operations Formulation, Requirements Definition, Analysis and Engineering, System Architecting, System Analysis and Design, Interface and Data Architectures, Validation and Verification, System Integration, System & Op. Performance Analysis, Lifecycle Cost Analysis & Estimation, Decision Analysis and Resolution. Capable of providing solutions to a variety of problems that may arise in an expeditious, efficient, and timely manner. Work is reviewed by management to measure progress toward meeting objectives.

Below are open listings for Mission Essential Personnel. Interested people can go to www.missionep.com/join.html and look for these positions under “Careers” then “Business Development” and apply online.

Posted 05 October 2008
BD0009: Marketing Associate
Division    Business Development
Location    Columbus, Ohio
FT/PT/Contract    Full Time
Salary Range    -

Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities:

Mission Essential Personnel is seeking a energetic, motivated Marketing Associate to join the Business Development team located in Columbus, Ohio. Mission EP is a government services firm that bids on language, security, and training opportunities in the US and abroad in support of US Foreign Policy objectives.

The candidate must be experienced in marketing to clients via established call plans or cold calling, if necessary, with a focus on the DOD Market Space, and be diligent to close opportunities in pursuit of established goals and objectives. The candidate must have an awareness of the various contracts, in particular ID/IQ type contracts, and the contracting process as it applies to informing potential clients of how to engage Mission EP. The candidate must be able to respond to short fused requirements on the part of our critical client base, and possess the leadership ability to work smoothly with the varied elements of Mission EP's corporate team to develop and propose the best value quality solutions in response to our clients' requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:

Required Skills:
•A minimum of 1-2 years of marketing & sales, in government services, business-to-business and/or technology environment
•The ability to clearly communicate business and technical concepts over the phone
•Effective organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work in an independent manner and seek assistance as needed
•Experience with Microsoft Office, Graphics & Presentation software
•Ability to thrive in an aggressive business development environment
•Must have the ability to acquire a DOD Secret Clearance
•Must be able to develop and present business cases, decision briefs as required.
•Must be able to support the BD team in supporting sales targets and will be responsible for meeting sales goals, including ID/IQ task order sales
•Must fully understand the requirement to facilitate the execution of the Corporate Strategic Plan and the fulfillment of the Annual Operating Plan, in concert with the individual Business Units
•Education: BA or BS degree in Marketing or Communications

•Desired Skills:
•Experience working in an defense or government services company
•Willingness/availability to travel 25-50%

BD0010: Pricing Analyst
Division    Business Development
Location    Columbus, Ohio
FT/PT/Contract    Full Time
Salary Range    -

Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities:

Mission Essential Personnel is seeking a Pricing Analyst to join their Corporate Headquarters, located in Columbus, Ohio. The Pricing Analyst will be responsible for producing pricing and financial data in support of competitive bid and proposal opportunities.

Mission EP is a professional services company that serves the government sector. It bids on language, security, and training opportunities in the US and abroad in support of US Foreign Policy objectives. These opportunities include Task Orders, Fixed Price, ID/IQ, T&M, Cost Plus contracts, funding realignments, and modifications.

The Pricing Analyst will:
•Develop competitive pricing strategies utilizing methodologies in support of RFP solicitation
•Work with Business unit Proposal Managers and Program Managers to obtain pricing & cost data for proposal efforts and provide decision support analysis on bids
•Produce compliant cost/price proposals, including cost models/templates, formats and pricing rationale in accordance with solicitation instructions, corporate policies and CAS/FAR
•Coordinate with proposal managers/technical staff to ensure required cost data is thorough, accurate and submitted on schedule
•Analyze data for use in the development of cost estimates and proposals and develop financial models and rate analyses to aid in pricing accuracy
•Conduct analysis regarding Labor, Material, Equipment, Subcontracts and other Direct Cost requirements
•Interface/coordinate with subcontractors to ensure proposals received are reasonable, realistic, compliant with RFP requirements and submitted on time
•Conduct Final Cost Review with senior management prior to submission of proposals
•Maintain a Clarifications & Deficiencies (CR & DR) rating of 96% or better.
•Interface with DCAA and other government agencies regarding proposal audits/reviews
Key activities include working under strict deadlines with Mission EP personnel at all levels to find or develop necessary data, creating pricing and financial reports that meet specified proposal request criteria, and analyzing those reports for accuracy, completeness, and potential risks or problems. Local candidates preferred. Please include salary requirements. Some travel involved in the U.S.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:

Five or more years experience estimating and pricing mid to large size government service contracts (FFP, IDIQ, T&M, & cost plus, etc.) In-depth knowledge of SCA, DBA, FAR/DFAR, and cost accounting (CAS). Strong proficiency in Excel (models, advanced formulas), Stata, Palisade Decision Tools, or similar applications is required. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management, both in person and remotely. Demonstrated ability to work independently, and as a member of a team.

Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Desired Experience:

EVMS (Earned Value Management) experience a plus. Experience with Deltek a plus. Must be a self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced and energetic environment. Should possess strong analytical and problem solving skills. Accuracy is key. Should have a strong attention to detail, issue-spotting and follow through skills. Ability to adapt to a large variety of internal customers. Flexibility to work under deadlines and change priorities quickly and effectively.

Education: Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting required.

Willingness/availability to travel 0-25%

BD0008: Proposal Manager
Division    Business Development
Location    Columbus, Ohio
FT/PT/Contract    Full Time
Salary Range    -

Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities:

Mission Essential Personnel is seeking an experienced and motivated Proposal Manager to join the Business Development team located in Columbus, Ohio. Mission EP is a government services firm that bids on language, security, and training opportunities in the US and abroad in support of US Foreign Policy objectives.

This position will organize, direct, and take ownership of internal proposal teams and the overall structured and repeatable proposal development processes. The PM is responsible for supporting the Capture Director and senior business management for planning/executing all proposal development activities/deliverables. The PM will be responsible for creating decision package to assist with bid/no bid meetings and organizes/leads the proposal team through contract award. The PM is responsible for coordinating all aspects of proposal documentation and production, which may include submission of responses to requests for information, submission of questions to contracting officers, and preparation of material for formal reviews.

The PM develops and updates Proposal Directives including the development of proposal requirements-driven outlines and schedules. This position will be responsible for assigning roles and responsibilities within the team and establish a timeline for all deliverables. The PM will be responsible for the development of proposal production and delivery plans that meet client requirements. The PM will assist with and help lead kickoff meetings and facilitate storyboarding sessions. This position takes a proactive role in the development of strategic solutions, win themes, and discriminators. This position is expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal development processes and take a hands-on approach to proposal tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:

•Multiple years of experience in the development and production of proposals.
•Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, current active clearance preferred.
•Program and project management experience desired.
•Winning track record as a proposal and/or capture manager.
•In-depth familiarity with standard proposal development methodologies, and the ability to teach them.
•Strong written, interpersonal skills.
•Ability to lead and motivate teams in a high pressure environment.
•Experience with the development of oral presentations.
•Ability to facilitate meetings.
•Excellent oral presentation skills.
•Enjoy working within a structured process.
•Have the ability to prioritize and manage a strict timeline.
•Education: BA or BS degree in Marketing or Communications.
•Extensive knowledge using PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop is desired.
•Experience working in the government services industry is desired.

BD 0003: Proposal Writer
Division    Business Development
Location    Columbus, Ohio
FT/PT/Contract    Full Time
Salary Range    -

Job Description
Mission Essential Personnel, formerly Aegis MEP, is hiring for individuals with the qualifications below:

The successful candidate will assist the Directors for Business Development and Capture by performing RFP analysis for task order and other proposal initiatives; create compliance matrices; develop detailed outlines/templates and for Business Development Management; contribute to the writing, editing, and quality assurance of proposal sections (using standard templates). The successful candidate must have strong editing and technical writing capabilities; a sample portfolio of writing is desired. The Proposal Writer will also collect and maintain material for the proposal resume and contracts database; create graphics, format, tailor and edit resumes and past performance write-ups; contribute to the development of standard proposal-ready content (boilerplate) for use in future proposal efforts and capture any new language written for addition to the proposal database; assist in development and production activities for customer deliverable material(s); to include: hard copy material, CDs, electronically shipped material, etc. The successful candidate must anticipate possible trouble areas and work with Management to provide practical solutions to problems as they arise; bind and package proposals for reviews and final delivery.
Minimum Qualifications
? Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, preferable in the Humanities, Communications, or Marketing
? 5+ years of related proposal development experience
? Recent experience working on proposals for the Federal Government
? Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
? Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
? Able to positively interact with all levels of management as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment, while simultaneously completing multiple complex tasks
? Ability to handle small task order proposals in entirety

The following are offered by Mission Essential Pesonnel. Contact info at bottom of page.

Posted 12 AUGUST 2008

Job Title:  Communications Advisor
Contract Location:   Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Anticipated Period of Performance:   15 Sept 2008 – 14 Sept 2009
Security Clearance:   None Required
Duties/Responsibilities:

Conduct special studies, perform analysis and provide technical expertise in support of diversified installation of communication systems involving a wide range of equipment and techniques

Coordinate, research and identify communication needs through discussions with other staff members and various users

Conduct evaluation of current communication deficiencies along with anticipation of future requirements and brief management on the findings

Provide technical support with respect to the design, configuration, modification and implementation of a wide range of Information Technology (IT) communications systems to include large high-speed local area network (LAN) systems

Establish the technical parameters for new communications and projects and writes the technical specifications for new system designs and/or reconfiguration

Write and provide technical information and solutions for various reports and required documentation

Define the technical specifications required to insure that transmission requirements are included in various documents and that they are accurate

Review communications projects to insure that new equipment is capable of properly interfacing with existing systems

Develop transmission routing plans based on systems' capabilities and load capacities

Provide technical oversight on government telecommunications contracts and contract employees

Attend site surveys and coordination efforts with various customers for the purpose of project evaluation, determining costs, scheduling and timeline issues

Develop statements of work for sub contractors or performance work statements relevant to communications contracts

Study and evaluate existing capabilities and performs the technical analysis required to reconfigure existing systems

Design and redesign configurations to meet new requirements, insuring that any such changes are capable of proper interfacing and providing the required quality of data transmission

Perform acceptance and data validation tests to identify problems within communication systems

Isolate the specific problem and initiates appropriate corrective action

Define the need for maintenance of various systems

Make recommendations for the improvement of established and proposed systems

Provide technical guidance and assistance in establishing further directions and policy for installation systems and capabilities

Review all projects issued under the task order for the ability to incorporate into a futuristic whole post systems concept

Instrumental in the design, technical solutions, government cost estimates and bill of materials in support of the department of states project

Provide guidance and technical assistance for all levels of communications, including signals and information technology within the Ministry of Defense and individual services

Develop training and maintenance programs to support the equipment acquired in the established organization

Requirements:

Civilian and/or former military communications officer (Grade 0-5,6) preferred

Bachelor's degree

Fifteen (15) years communications experience

Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience

Knowledge of governmental communications needs

Ability to travel extensively

Exceptional experience writing both journalistic narratives and technical documents

Excellent editing skills

Strong facilitation and meeting management skills

Possess or have demonstrated strong interpersonal skills

Assertive management skills

Strong attention to detail

Self-motivated

Adherent to deadlines

Experience operating in areas with limited life cycle support in hardship conditions


Job Title:  Military Health Advisor
Contract Location:   Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Anticipated Period of Performance:   15 Sept 2008 – 14 Sept 2009
Security Clearance:   None Required
Duties/Responsibilities:

Military Health Advisor
Civilian and/or former U.S. military medical officers grades O-5/6. Advisor will hold a degree in medical/public health administration or a related advanced degree  relevant to the field of RH/FP. Clinical degree beneficial. Ten (10) years of  senior-level experience in military health programs. Candidate must have exceptional technical competence in information systems for military health  operations, demonstrated leadership in working and collaborating with a wide  range of donor-funded organizations, and experience working with host country  officials from the public, private/commercial, and NGO sectors. Candidate must  show demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluating project outputs for  ensuring timely completion of project. Candidate must have very strong  analytical skills, possess technical management skills, supervision  experience, and leadership experience, with emphasis in team building and mentoring with and for a diverse and multicultural staff. Minimum of five (5) years experience living and working in developing countries.

Training and Operations Advisor

Qualifications:  Civilian and or former U.S. military army 18 series background Grades O-4, 5 to 10 years of experience training within Special Forces.  Candidate must have served in positions requiring general Special Forces experience or training.  Served and have experience as a Commander, Staff Officer, Advisor or Exchange Officer. Advisor must have exceptional knowledge as a plans and operations officer, and service school instructor in positions requiring Special Forces experience or training.  Must have conducted area studies of potential operational areas, and be familiar with, and have some detailed knowledge of, the DRC geography, economy, political structure, and knowledge of the Government of DRC armed forces.  Exceptional ability to train in planning controls and executing foreign internal defense, strike operations, strategic reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, and other related special operations topics.

Force Modernization/Structure Advisor

Preferably, a retired field grade officer, Lt. Col/ Col with security assistance experience in foreign military training and programs management. Must have senior level knowledge and experience in international development, conflict mitigation, disaster recovery, humanitarian assistance management and/or counter-insurgency activities

b)    The position requires training and education in areas associated to, but not limited to, the following:

i)     Professional development programs

ii)   Budgeting and strategic planning

iii)  Development of operational combat training centers

iv)  Military staff training

v)   Force development and management

vi)  Organizational assessments design and structuring

vii) Evaluations and assessments

viii) Logistics management

ix)  Doctrine development

x)   Peacekeeping and humanitarian affairs / aid

xi)  Consequence management


Any interested parties can contact Ben Wheat bwheat@missionep.com or Shella Blackburn shella.blackburn@missionep.com .  Both can be reached at 614-416-2345.