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DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
US- Dayton, OH

Data Manager/Ontologist to work in Dayton OH area.

Active DoD secret clearance is Mandatory

DSD Laboratories is seeking a Data Manager to support Headquarters U. S. Air Force Logistics Information Systems transformation activities. Primary activities include analyzing and integrating cross-functional information supporting data sharing among communities of interest. Candidate will develop vocabularies and ontologies to support logistics information exchanges. Responsibilities include researching, validating and implementing logistics data requests and business rules to prevent capabilities duplication. Candidate will assist in developing and coordinating information management strategies and policies. Responsibilities also include working with functional and technical teams from Air Staff, MAJCOM and Joint Staff offices. Must be able to multitask, work in a team environment, and capable of working independently at a staff level.

Experience:
Candidate should have 2 years experience in data management. Excellent staffing, coordination, presentation, and communication skills are required. Experience with vocabulary and ontology development preferred with emphasis on organizing and classifying XML and OWL files. Understanding of DoD and AF information strategies, data dictionaries, and system development life cycle is preferred. Strong analytical, problem solving and IT skills are required. Understanding Air Force Logistics, Installations, and Mission Support business operations is particularly important. Experience with TopBraid software is beneficial, but not mandatory. Candidate must have BA or BS degree in a related field and be willing to support occasional travel.

DSD is an independent company with excellent benefits and opportunity for growth.
DSD is an AA and EOE. Qualified candidates please submit resume via email to humres@dsdlabs.com or fax to 978 443 1725

Project Manager
US- Fairfax, VA

DSD Laboratories Inc., is looking to hire a Project Manager to work in the DC area

Position Requirement;

The Project Manager shall ;

assist the government task manager in preparing the submittal to the OCIO Quarterly Program Reviews (QPR).
•shall create and maintain a comprehensive project plan reflecting scheduled test events (to include Gant chart/project plan) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that details and tracks activities, milestones, and deliverables.
The PM shall use Microsoft Project for the ITS Project Plan.
•shall create and maintain a comprehensive deliverables schedule reflecting the dates for delivery to DSS of specified deliverable documents and reports. The schedule shall include all testing and contract specific work events for the upcoming week•shall conform to industry best practices for communications support•Participate at scheduled DSS Vendor PM and VP Meetings. PM meetings shall be held weekly, or as directed by the Test and Evaluation Branch Chief. .
•Provide a Status Report and Technical Interchange Meeting Minutes (TIMM) for discussion at the vendor meetings. •Provide additional written reports as may be required and negotiated

Qualifications;
•ITS Program Manager shall have at a minimum BS/BA Degree and 8 years experience (12 years of directly applicable experience may be substituted for the education requirement), with at least 5 specific to Information Technology and/or Software Testing/Quality Assurance; PMP Certification.
•The contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP), adhering to IEEE 730-2002
• DoD Top Secret clearance required

Principal Test Engineer
US- Fairfax, VA

DSD Laboratories Inc., is looking to hire Principal Test Engineer to work in the DC area
•The candidate;
shall provide the technical and functional testing activities including IV&V, GAT, Software Assurance Testing, Quality Assurance Testing, Independent Functional Testing, and Performance/Stress Testing
•Verification of new or modified functionality (e.g., functionality, positive/negative testing, boundary testing, etc.).
•Regression testing to verify no adverse affects to the existing functionality from a change.
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Independent functional testing coincidental to IV&V, as directed by DSS.

Qualifications;
Principal Test Engineer should have BS/BA IT related degree and 5 years experience (9 years of directly applicable experience may be substituted for the education requirement). Hands on JPAS testing experience and test leadership experience preferred

LEAD TEST ENGINEER
US- Fairfax, VA

DSD Laboratories, Inc., is looking to hire a Lead Test Engineer to work in DC area
•The Lead Test Engineer;
shall provide the technical and functional testing activities including IV&V, GAT, Software Assurance Testing, Quality Assurance Testing, Independent Functional Testing, and Performance/Stress Testing
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shall be responsible for the tasking required to plan and execute IV&V, and report the results to the DSS Test Manager
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shall be responsible for the tasking required to plan and execute Software Assurance Testing, and report the results of the testing to the DSS Test Manager

Qualifications:
Lead Test Engineer should have BS/BA IT related degree and 6 years experience (10 years of directly applicable experience may be substituted for the education requirement). Test leadership experience and test automation experience with Quality Center and other HP testing tools preferred

Must have Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

DSD is an independent company with excellent benefits and opportunity for growth.
DSD is an AA and EOE. Qualified candidates please submit resume via email to humres@dsdlabs.com or fax to 978 443 1725

PROCESS MODELER/CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST
US- Fairfax, VA

DSD Laboratories Inc., has an immediate need of hiring a Process Modeler / Continuous Process Improvement Specialist in the DC Metro Area.

Secret Clearance required

Description:
The ideal individual will have experience in Continuous Process Improvement deployment across a government organization, as well as in depth experience in Process Modeling and Acquisition Management. Understanding of DoD 5000 is preferred. LSS Green Belt or Black Belt certifications are a plus. Meeting Facilitation skills are required. The nature of the job includes frequently changing priorities and quick turnaround on deliverables. Candidate must have the flexibility to travel as needed (appx. 10%). Individual must reside in or be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region.

Requirements:
BS / BA degree in a business or technical related field
3-7+ years experience consulting in business/industry and/or government.
Familiarity with some aspect of the Air Force Acquisition Process
Experience in group facilitation and training
Experience w/ process modeling methods (IDEF and UML) and tools (iGrafx, Visio, etc.)
Experience with Microsoft Suite of Tools
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or AFSO21 Level 1 Certification

Preferred Skills:
Excellent analytical and modeling skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong listening, presentation and networking skills
Ability to work well as a member of a team, individually and in a leadership role.
Process Modeling Experience within the DoD 5000
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or AFSO21 Level 2 Certification
Facilitation of multiple CPI events with quantifiable results
Air Force Acquisition Experience
AFSO21 Experience
Action Officer Experience
Business Process Reengineering or Organizational Change Management Certifications
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to transition Text to Graphics

Senior Acquisition Specialist
US- Bedford, MA

DSD Laboratories Inc has an immediate need to fill a Senior Acquisition Specialist position in Bedford Ma

SECURITY CLEARANCE/LEVEL REQUIRED:
Current Secret clearance mandatory; Top Secret eligibility desirable.
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S):
Lead acquisition advisor supporting the Global Broadcast Service (GBS) program’s Defense Enterprise Computing Center (DECC) Transition Program. Assist in the preparation, review, and integration of acquisition documentation and reports. Present program status briefings as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support a broad range of acquisition program planning and execution tasks following DoDI 5000-series policy and guidance. Support program or system acquisition by preparing applicable documents and reports and analyzing contractor’s execution. Provide acquisition support for program planning and program execution, including cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.
Support prime contractor management through participation in telecons and reviewing CDRL deliverables. Participate in program reviews and evaluate contractor responses to action items. Draft contract letters related to CDRLs and other contractor direction. Coordinate and support key contractor meetings and site visits. Coordinate with IPT leads to produce reports and briefings for senior level reviews. Manage planning efforts to transition of the Interim SBM DECC Transition Help Desk to Schriever AFB.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree Requirements: Masters Degree.
Relevant Experience: Fifteen years experience with a minimum of twelve years experience on DoD or Air Force acquisition programs. Experience with DoD contractor tasking, progress reviews, and management. Working knowledge of related disciplines in Systems Program Office environment. Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and direction, to identify key objectives and priorities, to define scope, plan of action, resources, and capability to achieve mission requirements. Must have strong analytical and communication skills, a positive attitude, ability to work well with others and flexibility to changing workloads. Possess ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (to include Microsoft Project).
Travel: Some CONUS travel may be required

CERTIFIED LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT & MASTER BLACK BELT
US - Washington, D.C.

DSD Laboratories, Inc is in search of a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt to work in the DC area

Description:
Lean/Six Sigma deployment across an organization, experienced in:
· Strategic Planning
· Policy Development
· Workflow Analysis
· Redesign and Implementation
· Coaching and mentoring customers towards a Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) certification
· Facilitating CPI events
· Developing and maintaining business relationships.
Requirements:
•Experience with DoD and Air Force is a plus
· BS / BA degree in a business or technical related field
· Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt Certification
· 3+ Years Experience for Black Belt
· 5+ Years Experience for Master Black Belt
· Experience in group facilitation and training
· Experience w/ process modeling tools (iGrafx, Visio, etc.)
· Understanding and experience in Program Management, Organizational Change Management and Performance Measurement is a plus

· Travel appx. 10%
DoD Secret Clearance required.

Skills:
· PMP preferred
· Excellent analytical skills.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Strong listening, presentation and networking skills

Ability to work well as a member of a team, individually and in a leadership role

SW Engineer
US - Clarksburg, WV

DSD laboratories Inc has an immediate need of hiring a SW engineer

Secret clearance required.

SW Engineer leads the reviews of activities, processes and products of IT systems and services, including the review of new development and operations and maintenance (O&M). Reviews correctness, adherence to the design and to user standards, reviews documentation to assure Government standards/requirements are satisfied, and reviews for progress in accordance with schedules. Performs appraisals, as defined by the CJIS Division Quality Assurance Plan and associated documents, related to CJIS Division processes and procedures. Makes recommendations for process improvements and corrective actions when problems are identified. Ensures that system/program requirements are not ambiguous and are testable. Provides quality assurance witness coverage for testing of software and hardware development and maintenance changes to the CJIS Division IT architecture to ensure that new development and modifications are adequately tested and properly documented prior to inclusion into the Operational Environment (OE). Once software changes have been installed on the OE, verifies with the system users that the functionality is working correctly. Conducts periodic reviews of documentation maintained for the CJIS IT architecture to verify the effectiveness of the document management process. Provides quality control support for the CJIS System of Services, to include verifications of system changes, verifications of processes and procedures, and witness of testing and system maintenance activities. Identify and recommend quality standards applicable to CJIS projects and processes and appraise project activities to determine compliance with quality standards, compliance with the FBI Life Cycle Management policy, and application of Capability Maturity Model Integration processes. Possess the working knowledge of web services technology to include Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Access Control Markup Language (XACML), web portals, web proxy, Java,
UNIX, Oracle, and the Rational tool set (ClearQuest, ClearCase and Requisite Pro).

5yrs:
C development
Web service development
Agile development
SQL Plus
HP-UX experience a plus
Tuxedo middleware experience a plus

Data Manager / Ontologist
US - Dayton, OH

DSD Laboratories has an immediate need of hiring a Data Manager/Ontology to work in Dayton, OH

•Candidate should have 2 years experience in data management.

•Experience with vocabulary and ontology development preferred with emphasis on organizing and classifying XML and OWL files.

•Understanding of DoD and AF information strategies, data dictionaries, and system development life cycle is preferred.

•Strong analytical, problem solving and IT skills are required.
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•Understanding Air Force Logistics, Installations, and Mission Support business operations is particularly important.

•Experience with TopBraid software is beneficial, but not mandatory.

•Excellent writing, presentation, staffing, and communication skills required.

•Candidate must have BA or BS degree in a related field and be willing to support occasional travel

DSD is an independent company with excellent benefits and opportunity for growth.
DSD is an AA and EOE. Qualified candidates please submit resume via email to humres@dsdlabs.com or fax to 978 443 1725

CERTIFIED LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT/ SR. CONSULTANT
US - Hampton Road

Candidate must have an active Secret clearance.

Description:

The ideal individual will have experience in Lean/Six Sigma deployment across an organization, as well as experience in Strategic Planning, Policy Development, Workflow Analysis, Redesign and Implementation. The position requires the ability to coach and mentor customers towards a continuous process improvement (CPI) certification, facilitate CPI events, and develop and maintain business relationships. Understanding and experience in Organizational Change Management and Performance Measurement is a plus. Candidate must have the flexibility to travel as needed (appx. 10%). Individual must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Hampton Roads area of VA.

Requirement

BS / BA degree in a business or technical related field
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
AFSO21 Experience
3+ years experience consulting in business/industry and/or government.
Experience in group facilitation and training
Experience w/ process modeling tools (iGrafx, Visio, etc.)
Air Force experience is a plus

Skills:

Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong listening, presentation and networking skills
Ability to work well as a member of a team, individually and in a leadership role.

Functions:

Consulting'
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Strategy/Planning and Training

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