Anyone here work at APG/for a contractor/company/USA component that's hiring?

Elgan · Oct 8, 2012

I'm an IT guy by trade, spent most of a decade doing work for the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI/NMIC) in a variety of capacities through my position with a government contractor in D.C. Started with an interim secret in 2005, ended up resigning my position with a TS/SSBI with SCI in March 2011 so my wife and I could move our growing family closer to extended family and into the suburbs so our kids could have a backyard and stuff like that (couldn't afford it down there).

I was a database modeler, script writer, data information flow specialist, systems analyst, graphics designer, web developer, imagery enhancer, technical writer, and everything in between during that time. Before that, I was a Marine.

I'm currently a systems analyst for a non-profit in Baltimore, but that's just not providing me with the work environment, or pay and benefits, I'd much rather be receiving with my experience and background. I've loved working around our servicemen and women since I left the service myself, and I miss the atmosphere of an active military installation, and the drive and common mission-oriented posture that can be found within. Being at a civilian non-profit is as close to the complete opposite end of the spectrum as one could get, and it will slowly drive me batty.

Aside from APG opportunities, I'd appreciate anything IT-related that's closer to home as well. I'm just a fan of camouflage, I guess. :lol2:

Thanks for taking a gander!

ChrisR/T · Oct 8, 2012

Jacobs.com, that's who I work for, they're a contractor for ATC.

RT468 · Oct 9, 2012

I don't personally work for these people but have been encouraged by my BIL and FIL to check out CACI.com.Haven't gone to the site as I'm really not interested in working for the government in any capacity,even as a contractor.

antco · Oct 11, 2012

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Elgan · Oct 11, 2012

I saw that in some of the e-mails I've been getting, Antco, thanks for the reminder. The problem is, one of the main reasons I'm looking for new work is a much shorter commute, and Fort Meade (I spent about two years of my life there with various training in the Marines) is a good bit south of Baltimore, where I currently work.

Now, if I were to get some kind of nice dream offer from NSA, I might consider it, but SIGINT isn't my area of expertise (they love math nerds and engineers), but I'm positive they have an IT department that stays pretty busy.

I applied to 10 jobs or so since the beginning of the week, and there's a brand-spanking new office complex that's in it's final stages and looking for corporate tenants now. I'm hoping once BRAC starts making it's final adjustments and the economy rebounds a bit, the area will be even more flooded with quality defense contractors looking for employees. I should have my Bachelor's by that time as well, so fingers crossed!

LeadSled1 · Oct 17, 2012

http://careers.dsci.com/

Maverick0313 · Oct 17, 2012

Try TASC, Lockheed, and theSI; they are all up at Aberdoom.....

scrovak · Oct 17, 2012

Hate to be *that guy* but isn't posting your clearance level, rather than just that you have one, a security risk/violation?

booker · Oct 17, 2012

http://usadefenseindustryjobs.com/ Pretty much every major and many minor contractors post there, and they have monthly job fairs, usually at a hotel in the BWI business park.

APG specific, you have TASC, Jacobs, CACI, BAH, Battelle, GDLS, BAE, QED, Chesapeake Testing, Aerotek, Alion, AAI, DRS, L-3, CGI, Northrup and Lockheed Martin off the top of my head.

In the govt sector, you may look into US Army Cyber Command, Army C4ISR, or PEO STRI TSMO. (Alphabet soup I know.. Google will reveal all).

With your IT and ONI experience, my advice would be to do some self-study (or take some classes if you can afford the tuition and time) into computer/network threat operations. It'll provide challenge, some excitement, and a career path that will only continue to grow.

If none of that works out, or you want to also look elsewhere.. I'd check into MedStar Heath, Johns Hopkins Univ Hospital, and Loyola Medical. Heathcare providers are for-profit and always in need of highly-qualified IT. If you get into a university hospital system, they will likely provide continued education tuition as part of your compensation package. Military experience, job experience, and a Masters in your field? Should put you in a great position five to ten years from now to basically write your own ticket.

Hope it helps and best of luck.

cpc1027 · Oct 17, 2012

I just got this today...they seem to be hiring at all positions, so you could probably find something if you are interested.

Elgan · Oct 17, 2012

scrovak said:
Hate to be *that guy* but isn't posting your clearance level, rather than just that you have one, a security risk/violation?

Not at all, and is regularly part of many defense contractor/government sector employee's resumes (it has to be, if one is applying for a cleared position).

Thanks for the updates and information, all!

blackseven · Oct 22, 2012

Just as an FYI L-3 Spun off it's APG contracts to Engility Corp. As I understand it L-3 Stratis division is now gathering resumes for a potential award at APG. Stratis is a good division I used to work for them. No comment on Engility Corp.

I start with General Dynamics next monday after six years with L-3/Engility. Got to travel the world. Seen some shit, done some shit, hope to do more shit.

awptickes · Oct 25, 2012

ManTech is hiring a lot.

Also look at job announcements for the following companies:
STG, DSA, Symbolic, PKMM, MacB, Janus, GD, and probably more I can't remember.

Your clearance may help, be sure the HR person you speak with knows you have it.

Elgan · Oct 25, 2012

Thanks for the tips - I'll keep looking. Symbolic actually approached me about a position a while ago but the contract fell through.

RDF5186 · Oct 25, 2012

Just a thought but why limit to a contract position, look at the various larger police agencies (especially government law enforcement on usajobs ). They pay well and are very secure. I will keep a eye open at my dept for ya. Best of luck.

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Elgan · Oct 25, 2012

RDF5186 said:
Just a thought but why limit to a contract position, look at the various larger police agencies (especially government law enforcement on usajobs ). They pay well and are very secure. I will keep a eye open at my dept for ya. Best of luck.

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I appreciate that. As far as federal LEO or LEO in general, it's something I've considered, and am actually going to college for now (BS in Criminal Justice w/ concentration on Homeland Security Technology). My main curiosity about it is whether or not civilian positions are available within the departments in the tech vein, as I'm not so sure I'd want to go the sworn officer route (I'm sure there are, but I'm not entirely familiar with that process).

Given my understanding of being sworn in anyway, it seems as if those positions are actually more competitive and harder to get than anything else I'd be looking for, and would require some time walking a beat before being put in a position where background work would be available. Any information you could give me in this regard would be greatly appreciated.

Lex Armarum · Oct 25, 2012

Send me your resume. The job is in Ft. Meade but the pay is pretty good.

southern71 · Oct 25, 2012

intelligencecareers.com is a great place to start. We are looking an IT Sys Admin type down in SoMD.

sailskidrive · Oct 28, 2012

cpc1027 said:
I just got this today...they seem to be hiring at all positions, so you could probably find something if you are interested.

The funny thing is, 10 years ago ManTech was that company that hired all the bodies no one else wanted. Now they have a serious Cyber workforce and are moving to the front of the field.

PM me... my company has positions available near the Fort.

awptickes · Oct 28, 2012

They just won a huge S3 contract in my organization.

Anyone here work at APG/for a contractor/company/USA component that's hiring?

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