1.  Girl Scouts San Diego, Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)

Girl Scouts is America's premier leadership development organization for girls, where girls discover themselves, connect with others and take action to make the world a better place. Girl Scouts San Diego provides programs and activities for nearly 43,000 girl and adult members. The Council will soon launch an exciting and historic centennial celebration that includes a campaign to increase raised funds by at least 12% each year for the next five years.

Goals: CAO is a new position reporting to the CEO. As a member of the Council's "C-Level" team (CEO, CFO, COO, CAO), the CAO will develop, implement and direct the advancement program, including fundraising; communications; marketing; and government, community, media and alumni relations. The CAO will lead a team of professional staff and is accountable for achieving the Council's annual funding goals.

Responsibilities

·       Plan, organize and implement advancement activities consistent with the goals and mission of the Council, including the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors and prospects

·       Partner with the Council's leadership to identify opportunities to strengthen key relationships among constituents and build support for the membership

·       Collaborate with the CEO, CFO and COO to address the Council's priorities, articulate plans and programs and implement an comprehensive advancement campaign

·       Oversee the Council's marketing and communications, highlighting the Girl Scout program and specific outcomes.

·       Develop and implement initiatives to increase awareness and support of Girl Scouting.

·       Participate in events to cultivate donors and prospects and promote the Council's priorities

·       Coordinate and evaluate communications, marketing, media materials and activities, and serve as the Council's spokesperson.

Qualifications

·       A minimum of 10 years of development and marketing experience in the private, public or non-profit sector

·       Master's degree and experience in alumni relations desirable.

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Demonstrated understanding of, and experience with, methods and practices associated with major gift solicitation through prospect and donor identification,

cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

·       Proven track record of coordinating advancement efforts and strengthening relationships with multiple stakeholder groups, including the board, volunteers and funders.

Application Process

Serving the interests of girl members from all communities, Girl Scouting is strongly supportive of a multicultural society and encourages all qualified individuals to explore this extraordinary opportunity. For consideration, please e-mail your cover letter and resume (preferably Microsoft Word attachments), along with salary requirements, to: careers@sdgirlscouts.org.

POC: Melyn Acasio , 619.237.4816, macasio@Securitybusinessbank.com, or  Martina Niceler, (619) 610-0704

1.    Headhunter Opportunity,  National City, CA, Shipfitter Supervisor Job Number: CA11417725

·       Experience Required: 5 years

·       Rate of Pay: $20.00 to 22.00/hour, depending on experience

·       Duration: Long Term

·       Hours Per Week:   40plus

·       Shift: Any

·       Education Required: High School/GED

Job Duties: Must have at least 5 years in the ship Repair Industry. Read blue prints, must have knowledge of standard items, be able to work on angles, beams, plates and T-Bars. Position, align, fit and weld parts to form complete units, following blue prints and layout specifications. Must be able to supervise crew.

Additional Instructions: Supervise/manage employees who fabricate, lay out, position, align, fit parts, pipes or structures and join using the proper welding procedures. train and mentor lower lever welders, pipe fitters and ship fitters.

How To Apply:  Contact Tony. (562) 929-0210, tony@leedstaffing.com

3.  Air Force Material Command Opportunity, JSF Program Office, Contract Negotiator, GS-1102-12 Job Announcement Number: 9X11-439966-182977-54E

·       SALARY RANGE: $74,872.00 - $97,333.00 /year

·       OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, February 17, 2011 to Thursday, February 24, 2011

·       DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies - Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church, VA

JOB SUMMARY: Position Summary: Serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible to develop the acquisition strategy, prepare documentation, and plan and negotiate contracts for complex, high monetary value, long term acquisitions for major weapons systems; subsystems; equipment; field support; sustainment; services; and/or related research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E).

MAJOR DUTIES: Performs pre-award procurement functions for a variety of fixed-price and cost reimbursable contracts for organizations for the Branch.  Performs analysis and evaluation on certified cost and pricing data and other types of pricing data to determine price reasonableness when relevant historical data and pricing precedents are generally not available.  Prepares and reviews contracting recommendations that requires research and interpretation of evolving government regulations and laws, and acts as a business advisor.  Performs post-award procurement functions for complex, high monetary value, long term acquisitions for major weapons systems, subsystems, equipment, field support, sustainment, services, and/or related RDT&E involving a variety of fixed-price and cost reimbursable contracts for ASC. Safeguards confidential and classified information.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Basic Requirements:  Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees AND at least 24 semester hours in business-related courses in any of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and/or organization and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the degree or in addition to the degree). NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current members of the armed forces (that apply/self-nominate prior to retirement/separation), and Current DoD employees are exempt from the basic requirements if: - 1) Served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer contracts in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on or before 30 September 2000; - 2) Served, on or before 30 September 2000, in a position as either an employee in the GS-1102 series or as a member of the Armed Forces in a similar occupation specialty; or 3) are a current member of the contingency contracting force.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, pay band or equivalent under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.  Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.  Creditable specialized experience is experience with performing all contracting functions using a wide range of contracting methods and types, and experience procuring complex/and or diversified systems, equipment, and services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 

·       Knowledge of Government, agency, and local-specific guidelines and business practices, including statutes, regulations, policies and procedures, and the different contract types and methods of payment.

·       Knowledge of assigned contracting and procurement specializations and applicable contract types.

·       Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to acquisition requirements.

·       Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Contract Writing Systems (e.g., SPS, Conwrite and ACPS V15).

·       Skill in written and oral communication.

·       Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, provide alternatives, and make appropriate recommendations.

POC: Michael McErlean, (703) 604-3826, michael.mcerlean@jsf.mil