Monthly Archives: February 2012
Business Opportunities in Federal Agency, Defense and Intelligence Contracting
Business opportunities for service providers to federal defense and intelligence organizations:
Opportunity: R~RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICS SERVICES
Sol. #: NNJ11401832R
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Office: Johnson Space Center
Location: Office of Procurement
Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 3:56 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/NASA/JSC/OPDC20220/NNJ11401832R/listing.html
Opportunity: 58~UNIVERSAL FORENSIC EXTRACTION DEVICE KIT
Sol. #: M6700112Q0108
Agency: Department of the Navy
Office: United States Marine Corps
Location: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune – RCO
Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 2:49 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 27, 2012 2:49 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/M67001/M6700112Q0108/listing.html
Opportunity: U~Services to develop and conduct a career transition program that is specifically designed to meet the unique needs and concerns of retiring U.S. Navy and Marine Corps flag and general officers.
Sol. #: N0018912QZ026
Agency: Department of the Navy
Office: Naval Supply Systems Command
Location: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Philadelphia Office
Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 12:27 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 01, 2011 3:57 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSUP/FISCDETPHILA/N0018912QZ026/listing.html
Opportunity: R~Language Services
Sol. #: TFTP-GC-017382-B
Agency: General Services Administration
Office: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location: Management Service Center (AQSA)
Posted On: Feb 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/d7a2de1531a2b25631e64f99a29a788b
Opportunity: Program Analyst
Sol. #: PSC-12-027-INL
Agency: U.S. Department of State
Office: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
Location: INL RM MS
Posted On: Feb 24, 2012 3:17 pm
Base Type: Sources Sought
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL-RM-MS/PSC-12-027-INL/listing.html
Opportunity: DEA Regional Linguist Services
Sol. #: DEA_RLS
Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Drug Enforcement Administration
Location: Office of Acquisition Management
Posted On: Feb 24, 2012 1:49 pm
Base Type: Sources Sought
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOJ/DEA/OAM/DEA_RLS/listing.html
Opportunity: R~Interpretation and Translation Services for PKO-A 2012 Final Planning Conference and Command Post Exercise
Sol. #: W912CL12T0013
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: Army Contracting Command, ECC
Location: Mission Division (PARC Americas 410th CSB)
Posted On: Feb 23, 2012 7:54 pm
Current Type: Solicitation
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 23, 2012 5:30 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/ec06dc2e8d1c713cc18028bbee3856a3
Opportunity: Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPC) IV
Sol. #: AHRQ-12-10009
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Location: Contracts Management
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 5:53 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 14, 2012 10:09 am
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/AHRQ/DCM/AHRQ-12-10009/listing.html
Opportunity: R~National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) Program Support Services
Sol. #: W911W5-12-R-0004
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
Location: National Ground Intelligence Center
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 3:58 pm
Base Type: Presolicitation
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/INSCOM/DASC02/W911W5-12-R-0004/listing.html
Opportunity: INL Coordinator
Sol. #: PSC-12-022-INL
Agency: U.S. Department of State
Office: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
Location: INL RM MS
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 3:50 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 22, 2012 3:19 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL-RM-MS/PSC-12-022-INL/listing.html
Opportunity: R~Requirment Multilateral Training Role Players
Sol. #: W911SF12T0012-0000
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location: MICC – Fort Benning
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 2:24 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 09, 2012 3:15 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/3c3185389b992d973c0b1fcfe7fcfc1e
Opportunity: Legal Analysis and Translation
Sol. #: ILAB-RFI-PA-2012-Translation
Agency: Department of Labor
Office: Division of Acquisition Management Services
Location: OASAM/BOC/DPP
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 1:12 pm
Base Type: Sources Sought
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOL/DPP/DPP/ILAB-RFI-PA-2012-Translation/listing.html
Opportunity: USCIS Florida/Southeast Region Foreign Language Interpretation
Sol. #: HSSCCG-12-Q-00272
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Office: Citizenship & Immigration Services
Location: USCIS Contracting Office
Posted On: Feb 21, 2012 2:42 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation / Cancelled
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 21, 2012 2:34 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/BC/ACB/HSSCCG-12-Q-00272/listing.html
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Linguists & Translators ~ Arabic, Kurdish, Pashtu, Farsi, Persian ~ Military Careers ~ U.S. Army
OVERVIEW
The interpreter/translator is primarily responsible for interpreting and preparing translations between English and a foreign language.
JOB DUTIES
- Prepare nontechnical translations into the target language and perform sight translations from a target language into English
- Assist military contracting officers with local purchases
- Provide interpretation support at military traffic control points and local media events
REQUIREMENTS
Proficient in one or more of the following target languages:
- Pushtu/Pashto/Pachto
- Pushtu-Afghan
- Persian-Afghan (Dari)
- Persian-Iranian (Farsi)
- Arabic-Modern Standard (currently closed)
- Arabic-Gulf-Iraqi (currently closed)
- Arabic-Egyptian (currently closed)
- Arabic-Jordanian (currently closed)
- Arabic-Syrian (currently closed)
- Arabic-Lebanese (currently closed)
- Arabic-Yemeni (currently closed)
- Arabic-Sudanese (currently closed)
- Arabic-Maghrebi (currently closed)
- Arabic-Algerian (currently closed)
- Arabic-Libyan (currently closed)
- Arabic-Moroccan (currently closed)
- Arabic-Tunisian (currently closed)
- Kurdish (currently closed)
- Kurdish-Behdini (Kurmanji) (currently closed)
- Kurdish-Sorani (currently closed)
TRAINING
Some interpreters/translators will require English language training prior to their nine weeks of Basic Combat Training. After completing Basic Combat Training, you’ll attend Advanced Individual Training to learn the skills that are required to perform Interpreter support in the following areas:
- Checkpoint Operations
- Medical Support
- Locally Employed Personnel Screening
- Training Host-Nation Forces
- VIP Escort
- Contract Negotiations
- Cultural Awareness
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Ability to listen, read and speak in English
- Fluency in a foreign language(s)
- Interest in other cultures
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a translator or an interpreter with government agencies, universities and companies that conduct business overseas.
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Q&A ~ Linguist positions with the federal government
by Bill G.
CEO, IntelligenceCareers.com
Question: I can speak and read Egyptian standard Arabic in native proficiency. I am also a native speaker of the English language in reading and writing. Can these skills get me a job with the federal government, being that I do not have a college degree?
Answer: There are many opportunities for U.S. citizens with strong foreign language skills with the federal government.
Your first stop should be to the USAJobs.com website ~ search on Arabic to get job search results.
You may also increase your chances by joining adding your resume to what the federal government calls the Future Needs Resume Repository.
Within the federal government, most positions requiring your language skills will be within the intelligence agencies. You can search for opportunities across the many agencies, organizations and activities online at Intelligence.gov.
The majority of positions however are going to be within the private sector of the U.S. defense industry or within the U.S. military.
- Currently available defense contractor positions for Arabic linguists.
- U.S. Army opportunities for Arabic linguists.
Best regards,
Bill G.
CEO, IntelligenceCareers.com
aka DefenseCareers.com, USADefenseIndustryJobs.com and USAJobZoo.com
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Q&A ~ Am leaving the military. When should I start applying for jobs?
by Bill G.
CEO, IntelligenceCareers.com
Question: I am separating from the Military, how many months out should be actively applying for jobs?
Answer: It doesn’t hurt to begin applying for jobs 60-90 days before your availability date. Most recruiters will not contact you or give you serious consideration until you are 2-4 weeks from your actual availability date.
Your availability date will be your ETS date.
BE SURE to indicate on your resume what your availability date is. I recommend putting that information right up front on your resume; see example below:
Your Name Address Email / Telephone
OBJECTIVE: Seeking junior/midlevel/senior position as ____.
CLEARANCE: (If you have a security clearance list it here.)
AVAILABILITY DATE: Month, Day Year ~ this should be your actual ETS date.
Best regards,
Bill G.
CEO, IntelligenceCareers.com
aka DefenseCareers.com, USADefenseIndustryJobs.com and USAJobZoo.com
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U.S. Intelligence Agencies Virtual Career Fair ~ March 6th, 2012
The United States Intelligence Community (IC) invites you to attend the third annual IC Virtual Career Fair – a free online event – on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern). Space is limited. To guarantee entrance, pre-registration is highly encouraged. Reserve your spot today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about IC careers and get tips on how to apply for positions. From the comfort of your computer, you can:
- Visit IC agencies’ virtual booths
- Chat with recruiters in real-time (event day only)
- Link to IC agency Web sites to apply to positions online
- Network with other job seekers
- Attend presentations
- Hundreds of Opportunities
You’ll find jobs in the following disciplines, mostly in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore, MD, metropolitan area:
- Business/Contracting and Acquisitions/Financial Management
- Clandestine Services
- Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering
- Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/Computer Forensics
- Engineering and Physical Science
- >> Foreign Languages — Language Analysts/Instructors/Contract Translators
- Information Technology
- Intelligence Analysis — Economic, Cultural, Imagery, Military and Regional
- Program Management
- Security/Police Officers
- Student Intern Program Positions
Sneak Preview and On Demand! Registration is your virtual ticket not only to the event, but also to a limited sneak preview day on March 5 and a 2-week on-demand period March 7-21.
At the sneak preview, you’ll be able to familiarize yourself with the show environment and download informational materials ahead of time.
The on-demand period lets you come back to the show at your leisure to collect the materials you gathered or review presentations and other information. Plus, if you know you won’t be available on event day, register anyway to attend the show during the on-demand period.
Chat-with-recruiter functionality will only be available on event day.
Exhibitors The following agencies will be participating in the IC Virtual Career Fair:
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
- FBI Language Services Section
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- National Virtual Translation Center (NVTC)
Accessibility If you are unable to attend the IC Virtual Career Fair, or have difficulty with some components of the virtual environment using accessibility software (e.g., screen reading software, live-captioning services), please visit the agency Web sites listed above for more information and to apply online.
IC agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a parent.
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Language Line Services Launches Foreign Language Center of Excellence (COE) to Support Government Agencies, Meet Mandates
MONTEREY, CA /PRNewswire/ ~ In response to federal government foreign language mandates for limited English proficient (LEP) populations and the need stressed by President Obama to identify solutions that leverage new technology to improve public service and lower operational costs, Language Line Services announced the launch of a Foreign Language Center of Excellence (COE) for government agencies.
“The idea is to provide limited English-speaking populations with efficient and streamlined access to a full complement of language services from the federal Government,” said Louis F. Provenzano, Jr., President & CEO of Language Line Services, the global leader in interpretation and translation services. “The Foreign Language Center of Excellence represents a new way to provide language services in a comprehensive, automated and cost-effective manner. In addition to helping reduce government operating costs, this program will help enable a more consistent and positive customer experience. The options can be tailored to each agency’s unique needs, and all language access activity can be channeled through a central Web-based portal.”
The country’s combined ethnic minorities are projected to become the majority by 2050, according to the Pew Research Center, and the U.S. population is expected to swell to 438 million over the next 40 years with immigrants driving 82 percent of the growth.
An online portal will provide streamlined language service access and offer full integration with existing government systems.
Agencies will be able to manage important tasks such as obtaining:
~ Phone interpretation service;
~ Document translation;
~ Localization (“translating” websites and other online communications);
~ Cultural sensitivity training;
~ Language proficiency testing; and
~ Demographic data analysis services.
The portal offers “anytime, anywhere” flexibility through virtually any device including a smartphone, desktop, laptop or tablet computer. Users will be able to submit requests for reports, metrics, training information and more from virtually any telecommunication system.
The mandates driving the development of the portal include:
~ Executive Order 13571, “Improving Customer Service”;
~ Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency”; and
~ Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 5160.41E, “Defense Language Program.”
Read more about the Language Center of Excellence in this newly published white paper: “A Foreign Language Center of Excellence: A New Foreign Language Services Delivery Concept” here http://bit.ly/LLS_Center_of_Excellence (PDF).
About Language Line Services
Language Line Services, the global leader in telephone interpreting and language solutions, serves clients in government, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, utilities, insurance and many other industries by quickly connecting them to their customers, patients and sales prospects in more than 170 spoken languages as well as American Sign Language (ASL) and Mexican Sign Language (LSM). Language Line Services is recognized as a trusted partner to thousands of public and private organizations throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, providing easy access to the industry’s fastest language interpreting service at highly competitive rates. For more information about Language Line Services’ suite of telephone, on-site and video interpreting, document translation, interpreter assessment and training programs, please visit http://www.languageline.com.
Contact:
Trent Freeman
Olmstead Williams Communications
tfreeman@olmsteadwilliams.com, www.olmsteadwilliams.com
SOURCE Language Line Services
Web Site: http://www.languageline.com
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Language Line Services Announces Plans to Hire 2,000 Interpreters in 2012
MONTEREY, CA /PRNewswire/ ~ Language Line Services, the global market leader in interpretation, localization and translation solutions, plans to hire 2,000 interpreters this year, the company announced today.
Language Line Services is recruiting 1,300 Spanish interpreters, 400 Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean, Cantonese, Portuguese, Arabic, Polish and French interpreters and nearly 200 in more than 160 other languages. “It’s a great career opportunity with projections for the worldwide language access market as high as $38.1 billion by 2013. If you have near-native proficiency in both English and another language and are looking for employment with a company that will provide you with the training and coaching into this exciting profession, we have an opportunity for you,” said Louis F. Provenzano, Jr., President and CEO of Language Line Services.
“Interpreting is a profession that requires language skills, a wide knowledge base, mental agility and, most importantly, the compassion for those whom they assist. We are proud to have opened the door for thousands of interpreters into the language access industry through our comprehensive and rigorous training program,” added Winnie Heh, Senior VP of Global Operations of Language Line Services. “Our training program consists of Web-based and instructor-led sessions, one-on-one coaching, peer calibration as well as a multitude of reference materials. With multi-million dollar investments annually, the program is the result of 30 years of continuous improvement made by our team of training and Quality Assurance professionals,” He continued.
The majority of the positions offer the opportunity to work from home as an interpreter, providing services on your own schedule, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. Work-at-home positions are available in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Language Line Services also has employment openings at its global centers in Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
“Interpreting is a great job for anyone, especially someone looking for a career change,” said Janet Eckles, who has been an interpreter at Language Line Services for more than 20 years. “You would probably be surprised how many people need the help of an interpreter. It is always exciting because you don’t know what your next call will be like. You see immediately how you’re helping people and how much they appreciate your assistance. It is truly rewarding. Not many people can say that about their jobs.”
Language Line Services handles more than 20 million interpretation calls annually for law enforcement, healthcare organizations, the courts and businesses in more than 170 languages, and handles about 90% of the telephone interpretations for 911 emergency calls nationwide.
“Interpreters and translators are increasingly critical for any number of industries to conduct their day-to-day business,” Provenzano said. “Companies naturally want to market their services to consumers who speak little, if any, English. They often must translate contracts with vendors and partners in a variety of languages. For the limited-English speakers themselves, the absence of language access can be life threatening, as social services struggle to keep up with the ongoing demographic shifts.”
Join Language Line Services and make a difference in peoples’ lives every day. Apply for an interpreter position here: http://www.languageline.com/page/careers/.
About Language Line Services
Language Line Services, the global leader in language solutions for over 30 years, serves clients in government, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, retail and many other industries in more than 170 spoken and written languages, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) and Mexican Sign Language (LSM). Language Line Services is recognized as a trusted partner to thousands of public and private organizations throughout the world, providing easy access to the industry’s most dynamic and comprehensive suite of language solutions that drive a strong return on investment. Language Line Services is known for solving customers’ complex language communication issues with leading services that include telephone, on-site and video interpreting, translation and localization, as well as interpreter assessment and training programs. Please visit http://www.languageline.com.
Contact:
Trent Freeman Olmstead Williams Communications tfreeman@olmsteadwilliams.com http://www.olmsteadwilliams.com
SOURCE Language Line Services
Web Site: http://www.languageline.com
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Meet Defense Intelligence Agency Recruiters in Florida, Georgia, Germany and Virginia
Meet Defense Intelligence Agency Recruiters in Georgia, Virginia during March 2012, and in Florida and Germany during May 2012.
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) provides foreign military analysis to warfighters, defense policymakers and force planners.
Immediate Opportunities: Intelligence Officer, Intelligence Officer (HUMINT-Collection), IT Professionals, Scientists and Engineers, Financial/Fiscal Managers, Accountants and COTRs.
Schedule of Recruiting Events
March 16 – McLean Virginia
March 30 – Augusta, Georgia
May 11 – Tampa, Florida
May 19 – Stuttgart, Germany
You Need to Know
U.S. citizenship is required to be considered.
Most positions require that you already have a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
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March 2012 Defense Industry Recruiting Events ~ Virginia, Texas and Georgia
March 2012 Defense Industry Recruiting Events – Virginia, Texas and Georgia
USADefenseIndustryJobs.com, aka IntelligenceCareers.com, is offering three recruiting events in March 2012:
~ March 16th: McLean, Virginia
~ March 23rd: San Antonio, Texas
~ March 30th: Augusta, Georgia (Ft Gordon area)
All three events are appropriate for reaching professionals with a wide range of defense industry skillsets and/or security clearances.
Featured Employer at the Georgia and Virginia events: the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), which is always good as a draw to bring in many qualified candidates that might not normally attend a career fair.
The cost to recruit at these events:
~ $699 Plan A
~ $999 Plan B
~ $1399 Plan C
Recruiting Plan descriptions:
~ Plan A: Exhibition space, table, 2 chairs, meals and snacks for 2 recruiting staff members. There is a $35 charge for food & drink for each additional staff member. This plan does not include resume search service, job postings or event CDROM with resumes.
~ Plan B: Plan A services + 2 extra food and beverage services (total of 4), and a CDROM of all preregistrants and event attendees.
~ Plan C: Plan A + B services + one week of online banner advertising + an email blast to our newsletter database + 8×11 page ad in the program guide.
More info/Registration
You can register your company to recruit at these events online or contact customer service at 1.800.919.8284 or customerservice@intelligencecareers.com.
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Video ~ What you need to know about jobs in the Defense Industry
Bill Golden, CEO of IntelligenceCareers, Inc., presents a comprehensive overview of what you need to know about finding jobs in the defense industry.
This video is appropriate for both beginners and experienced defense industry professionals.
Some elements of this video discusses items of interest to those interest in intelligence jobs requiring security clearances.
IntelligenceCareers, Inc., is the parent of IntelligenceCareers.com, USAJobZoo.com and USADefenseIndustryJobs.com aka DefenseCareers.com.
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