My client, a Tier 1 US Gov't contractor, is looking for a qualified Managerial Accountant to work at Camp Arifjan Kuwait and other areas within the CENTCOM AOR, in support of USARCENT G8. Please contact me directly or email you resume for further discussion. Immediate need, pay in the $150's with all uplifts. Full benefits for family. Great company..
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Heavy analysis and query of data for review
Create and review current metrics for process improvement
Ad Hoc Queries of STANFINS, RMT, ODS, etc so understanding the flow of data into specific funds and controls is important.
Probably worked at a MAJCOM OR DFAS organization supporting US Army into high 7 or 8 figure programs.
Strong experience with Month End Close process for US Government preferred
Strong Excel spreadsheet knowledge including linking spreadsheets, creating accounting formulas, exporting & importing data from other programs
Strong Word and PowerPoint skills to communicate findings from queries and make recommendations to Contracting Officer Representative (Client)
Army Finance Command School OR Army Finance Command Experience or other government finance experience.
2 years of accounting classes and credits from any college preferred
5 - 10 years minimum finance experience
Additional Requirements:
• Ability to successfully complete the Company Background Investigation to include; 50 State Criminal, Education and Employment; Additionally, your ability to successfully complete a Credit and/or Driving Records Checks may be conducted if required by the contract for continued employment.
• Possession of a SECRET security clearance is required to begin employment; Ability to maintain a SECRET security clearance is required for continued employment; US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screening test prior to hiring and continue to pass random drug screening tests annually.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Economy: Get Ready For A Sluggish Second Half
Nice article from a group of industry experts....
Get Ready For A Sluggish Second Half
Christian Menegatti, Rachel Ziemba, Prajakta Bhide and Nouriel Roubini ,
08.05.10, 06:00 AM EDT
The recovery will be rocky, the risk of policy gridlock is high and exit strategies will remain uncoordinated.
After predicting that 2010 would be a "Year of Two Halves,” we'd like to say we've been pleasantly surprised by recent data. Instead, a string of releases in the past two weeks has made it clear that the sluggish second half is here.
Since the end of 2009 we have been emphasizing that the recovery would be multispeed--or at least two-speed--with much of the advanced world displaying a below-trend, anemic growth pace and the emerging world showing a more V-shaped recovery. Now, the global macroeconomic deterioration that we still see emerging in the second half of 2010 increasingly is becoming the consensus view. In much of the advanced world this low growth will feel like a recession even if these economies technically avoid a double dip. Meanwhile, emerging markets are showing that even their more robust recoveries are not insulated from the slowdowns and structural adjustments in advanced economies. We have never been subscribers to the decoupling thesis and believe that emerging markets also will have to partially adjust to a "New Normal."
Read the entire article at the link above.
Have a Great Day!
Erik Plesset
Get Ready For A Sluggish Second Half
Christian Menegatti, Rachel Ziemba, Prajakta Bhide and Nouriel Roubini ,
08.05.10, 06:00 AM EDT
The recovery will be rocky, the risk of policy gridlock is high and exit strategies will remain uncoordinated.
After predicting that 2010 would be a "Year of Two Halves,” we'd like to say we've been pleasantly surprised by recent data. Instead, a string of releases in the past two weeks has made it clear that the sluggish second half is here.
Since the end of 2009 we have been emphasizing that the recovery would be multispeed--or at least two-speed--with much of the advanced world displaying a below-trend, anemic growth pace and the emerging world showing a more V-shaped recovery. Now, the global macroeconomic deterioration that we still see emerging in the second half of 2010 increasingly is becoming the consensus view. In much of the advanced world this low growth will feel like a recession even if these economies technically avoid a double dip. Meanwhile, emerging markets are showing that even their more robust recoveries are not insulated from the slowdowns and structural adjustments in advanced economies. We have never been subscribers to the decoupling thesis and believe that emerging markets also will have to partially adjust to a "New Normal."
Read the entire article at the link above.
Have a Great Day!
Erik Plesset
Friday, July 30, 2010
Executive Recruiter - Dallas / Ft. Worth Area
If qualified and interested, please contact me at eplesset@mriraleigh.com or 919-781-0400 ext 123.
Job Title: Executive Recruiter
Location: Dallas – Ft. Worth, TX (local candidates only)
Type: Contract 90 – 180 days
Pay: $40/hr
Urgency: NOW – Interviews week of 2 August 2010
My client, a top international brand in US Government DOD and DOS contracting, is looking for an Executive Recruiter. The Executive Recruiter will be part of the large corporate recruiting department conducting searches for HR, Legal, Benefits, Accounting, Finance, Business Development, Proposal, Contracting and Marketing. These positions may be based in US or overseas but mostly in the US and will require direct contact with the hiring managers.
The atmosphere is highly demanding and lots of energy required with positive attitude. It’s not for everyone, not for they shy - but very rewarding and there is a possibility to be taken on full time after initial assignment is complete. The winning candidate will be an organized thinker, professional and capable of presenting themselves well with senior management who don’t micromanage – you must be self driven. And, able to sell the company to potential candidates!
The ideal candidate will:
a. Act as the Recruiting Candidate Project Manager and follow the search through offer acceptance.
b. Have minimum 9 – 10 years recruiting experience with executive level search assignments in the $100K - $300K range; capable of handling 4 to 10 searches simultaneously.
c. Be thoroughly familiar with full cycle recruiting including name sourcing (internet searches, job boards, social media, and niche sites), full candidate screening per job description, communication with the hiring manager; scheduling and follow up on interviews (feedback both ways); preparing the job offer through acceptance; then handing off to other generalists in department for on boarding.
d. Extremely familiar with Applicant Tracking Systems and computers; preferably with SONIC but not required; able to work with job requisitions, posting through the ATS, sifting through applicants, testing the postings for proper functionality, etc.
e. Some military or US Government contracting – recruiting experience preferred.
If you feel you qualify, please send me your resume and contact me at your earliest convenience.
Job Title: Executive Recruiter
Location: Dallas – Ft. Worth, TX (local candidates only)
Type: Contract 90 – 180 days
Pay: $40/hr
Urgency: NOW – Interviews week of 2 August 2010
My client, a top international brand in US Government DOD and DOS contracting, is looking for an Executive Recruiter. The Executive Recruiter will be part of the large corporate recruiting department conducting searches for HR, Legal, Benefits, Accounting, Finance, Business Development, Proposal, Contracting and Marketing. These positions may be based in US or overseas but mostly in the US and will require direct contact with the hiring managers.
The atmosphere is highly demanding and lots of energy required with positive attitude. It’s not for everyone, not for they shy - but very rewarding and there is a possibility to be taken on full time after initial assignment is complete. The winning candidate will be an organized thinker, professional and capable of presenting themselves well with senior management who don’t micromanage – you must be self driven. And, able to sell the company to potential candidates!
The ideal candidate will:
a. Act as the Recruiting Candidate Project Manager and follow the search through offer acceptance.
b. Have minimum 9 – 10 years recruiting experience with executive level search assignments in the $100K - $300K range; capable of handling 4 to 10 searches simultaneously.
c. Be thoroughly familiar with full cycle recruiting including name sourcing (internet searches, job boards, social media, and niche sites), full candidate screening per job description, communication with the hiring manager; scheduling and follow up on interviews (feedback both ways); preparing the job offer through acceptance; then handing off to other generalists in department for on boarding.
d. Extremely familiar with Applicant Tracking Systems and computers; preferably with SONIC but not required; able to work with job requisitions, posting through the ATS, sifting through applicants, testing the postings for proper functionality, etc.
e. Some military or US Government contracting – recruiting experience preferred.
If you feel you qualify, please send me your resume and contact me at your earliest convenience.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
JOB: Construction Managers – Oil & Gas – Upstream / Downstream Deepwater (subsea) + Land Based
I have several new exciting positions below with a major international oil producer. Please pass on to anyone in your network who is qualified and interested. This is a Tier One company with a great brand and reputation…
Pay - $120,000 - $200,000 Base plus other competitive incentives.
Benefits: Full benefits.Urgency: Management is seriously engaged in hiring process.
Ideal Profile – someone who wants to go from EPC to Operating Company… long term career opportunity… EPC experience needed on construction positions...
a. Must have 10 – 15 years experience in Oil & Gas industry starting in the mid 80’s to 90’s
b. Experience in N. & W. Africa, Asia, Australia, Middle East, Europe (Russia, Siberia, etc.) and willing to work globally with a six month on boarding training program in CONUS.
c. Experience with Petroleum Operating Co’s OR Petroleum Engineering firms
d. Bachelors in Civil Engineering with Masters Preferred
e. Must Be Authorized to Work in USA
Job Titles
1. Regional Quality Advisor - confirms that activities meet the overall quality and operations integrity goals and objectives by stewardship, assessment and leadership
2. Quality Engineer – Develops and maintains Project Quality Plans, provides projects with subject matter expertise regarding quality assurance and quality control systems and assists with staffing quality positions for projects worldwide.
3. Construction Advisor – provides expert construction consultation; assists with development and maintenance of common construction plans, systems, tools and resources for identifying gaps and vulnerabilities for projects.
4. Construction Discipline Lead – represents construction in concept screening and early project planning efforts; coordinates construction related activities during project execution phases.
5. Construction Site Lead – oversees the execution of fabrication, construction, hookup, and mechanical completion of the structure and facilities; coordinates activities of Site Safety Advisor and technical and inspection personnel.
6. Installation Engineers – provides technical support to offshore installation planning and execution activities; serves as primary interface for Installation Coordinator to contractor’s technical organization.
7. Project Controls Engineer – coordinates overall project schedule integration and cost control, as well as all aspects of progress measurement, schedule development, schedule control, estimate development and project change management.
8. Cost & Schedule Engineer – Assist area supervisors in coordinating the cost & schedule / project controls activities within assigned areas.
9. Estimating Engineer – coordinates preparation of cost estimates and oversees quality assurance reviews for company builders and owners.
Thanks, and I look forward to any people in your network that might be ready for a great job in the Oil and Gas Industry!
Erik Plesset
Search Consultant
International Construction Practice
MRINetwork
Management Recruiters of Raleigh
BUILDING THE HEART OF BUSINESS
919-781-0400
eplesset@mriraleigh.com
www.mriraleigh.com
View my profile on Linkedin
SKYPE eplesset
www.gscouncil.org
"Leadership is no longer about your position. It's now more about your passion for excellence and making a difference. You can lead without a title."
Pay - $120,000 - $200,000 Base plus other competitive incentives.
Benefits: Full benefits.Urgency: Management is seriously engaged in hiring process.
Ideal Profile – someone who wants to go from EPC to Operating Company… long term career opportunity… EPC experience needed on construction positions...
a. Must have 10 – 15 years experience in Oil & Gas industry starting in the mid 80’s to 90’s
b. Experience in N. & W. Africa, Asia, Australia, Middle East, Europe (Russia, Siberia, etc.) and willing to work globally with a six month on boarding training program in CONUS.
c. Experience with Petroleum Operating Co’s OR Petroleum Engineering firms
d. Bachelors in Civil Engineering with Masters Preferred
e. Must Be Authorized to Work in USA
Job Titles
1. Regional Quality Advisor - confirms that activities meet the overall quality and operations integrity goals and objectives by stewardship, assessment and leadership
2. Quality Engineer – Develops and maintains Project Quality Plans, provides projects with subject matter expertise regarding quality assurance and quality control systems and assists with staffing quality positions for projects worldwide.
3. Construction Advisor – provides expert construction consultation; assists with development and maintenance of common construction plans, systems, tools and resources for identifying gaps and vulnerabilities for projects.
4. Construction Discipline Lead – represents construction in concept screening and early project planning efforts; coordinates construction related activities during project execution phases.
5. Construction Site Lead – oversees the execution of fabrication, construction, hookup, and mechanical completion of the structure and facilities; coordinates activities of Site Safety Advisor and technical and inspection personnel.
6. Installation Engineers – provides technical support to offshore installation planning and execution activities; serves as primary interface for Installation Coordinator to contractor’s technical organization.
7. Project Controls Engineer – coordinates overall project schedule integration and cost control, as well as all aspects of progress measurement, schedule development, schedule control, estimate development and project change management.
8. Cost & Schedule Engineer – Assist area supervisors in coordinating the cost & schedule / project controls activities within assigned areas.
9. Estimating Engineer – coordinates preparation of cost estimates and oversees quality assurance reviews for company builders and owners.
Thanks, and I look forward to any people in your network that might be ready for a great job in the Oil and Gas Industry!
Erik Plesset
Search Consultant
International Construction Practice
MRINetwork
Management Recruiters of Raleigh
BUILDING THE HEART OF BUSINESS
919-781-0400
eplesset@mriraleigh.com
www.mriraleigh.com
View my profile on Linkedin
SKYPE eplesset
www.gscouncil.org
"Leadership is no longer about your position. It's now more about your passion for excellence and making a difference. You can lead without a title."
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
OFCCP to Focus on Affirmative Action Compliance; Construction Industry Targeted Yet Again
This is a bit old but still the year has many months to go... so maybe this is good information for you as business executive, manager or owner.
From: AGC of America
OFCCP to Focus on Affirmative Action Compliance; Construction Industry Targeted Yet Again
February 17, 2010
According to the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA), the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), which is responsible for ensuring that those doing business with the federal government don't discriminate and take affirmative action, this year, plans to hire more staff, conduct more onsite reviews, and place a greater emphasis on affirmative action compliance. Specifically, OFCCP has announced plans to develop proposed rules to strengthen recruitment and hiring goals for military veterans and persons with disabilities, and to propose new affirmative action standards for the construction industry.
From: AGC of America
OFCCP to Focus on Affirmative Action Compliance; Construction Industry Targeted Yet Again
February 17, 2010
According to the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA), the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), which is responsible for ensuring that those doing business with the federal government don't discriminate and take affirmative action, this year, plans to hire more staff, conduct more onsite reviews, and place a greater emphasis on affirmative action compliance. Specifically, OFCCP has announced plans to develop proposed rules to strengthen recruitment and hiring goals for military veterans and persons with disabilities, and to propose new affirmative action standards for the construction industry.
Friday, June 25, 2010
HEARING Tuesday 6/29 : Combat Zone Subcontractors House Oversight and Government Affairs Subcomittee
This looks interesting for all DOD / DOS and other contractors!
Combat Zone Subcontractors
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Hearing [ 10:00 am, 06/29/2010 ]National Security and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing on "Contracting in Combat Zones: Who Are Our Subcontractors."
Witness(es):
TBAContact: 202-225-5051
http://twa.govexec-media.com/portal/wts/ccmcfOcB2waqi-eOaUfP2LiN2Vvcj
Combat Zone Subcontractors
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Hearing [ 10:00 am, 06/29/2010 ]National Security and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing on "Contracting in Combat Zones: Who Are Our Subcontractors."
Witness(es):
TBAContact: 202-225-5051
http://twa.govexec-media.com/portal/wts/ccmcfOcB2waqi-eOaUfP2LiN2Vvcj
Monday, June 21, 2010
The Release of the 2010 Failed States Index
Failed States Index Scores 2010
Click here to read the article in Foreign Policy
The Fund for Peace is pleased to present the sixth annual Failed States Index. The FSI focuses on the indicators of risk and is based on thousands of articles and reports that are processed by our CAST Software from electronically available sources. To learn more, please see the FAQs.We encourage others to utilize the Failed States Index to develop ideas for promoting greater stability worldwide. We hope the Index will spur conversations, encourage debate, and most of all help guide strategies for sustainable security.
PLUS: Bad Boys Bad Boys: The World's 23 Worst Dictators - Bad dude dictators and general coconut heads. READ THIS!
Click here to read the article in Foreign Policy
The Fund for Peace is pleased to present the sixth annual Failed States Index. The FSI focuses on the indicators of risk and is based on thousands of articles and reports that are processed by our CAST Software from electronically available sources. To learn more, please see the FAQs.We encourage others to utilize the Failed States Index to develop ideas for promoting greater stability worldwide. We hope the Index will spur conversations, encourage debate, and most of all help guide strategies for sustainable security.
PLUS: Bad Boys Bad Boys: The World's 23 Worst Dictators - Bad dude dictators and general coconut heads. READ THIS!
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