Sunday, January 30, 2011

News & Weekly Meeting Agenda

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 2/1/11:

0700-0800: OPEN FORUM

After announcements and other routine items, we'll go to roundtable introductions and other discussion on items of interest. As always, we'll give particular attention to any networking needs to see how we can help. During introductions, feel free to go a bit more in depth than usual, as the Open Forum is a great chance to bring everyone up to speed on what's new for you personally or professionally.

2. UPCOMING TUESDAY PROGRAMS:
2/8/11: TBD/Open Forum. No speaker currently scheduled, but if you have one in mind or would like to lead a discussion yourself, just let me know.

3. JOB OPPORTUNITY - Electrical Engineer Senior Staff (Littleton, CO):

Thanks to BizNet member Chuck Franceschi (USAFA '79) for forwarding the following item. If interested, please make direct contact with Judy Godfrey at Axxiom Engineering/Staffing Services, 303-518-2042, jgodfrey@theaxxiom.com

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Senior Staff. ReqID 186053BR

Required Skills: Must have 14+ years of antenna or antenna related experience. Strong communication skills. Education and experience commensurate with that of a technical lead capable of leading small teams. Capable of assuming a study lead role in analyses and coordinating the efforts with other subject matter experts. Able to participate in assessments of architecture alternatives, including design enhancements, and table-tops.

Desired Skills: Extensive experience designing, building, and testing flight antennas. Strong coordination, organization, teaming and communication abilities. Knowledge of the SAP system for non-conformance resolution. Certified CPE.

Specific Job Description: The successful candidate will function as an IPT lead for the MSP Antenna Group. The candidate will be primarily responsible for study tasks as well as modifications to existing designs as well as supporting the mainline program efforts. S/he will execute trade studies, and be responsible for the validity of those trades. S/he will need to be willing to mentor the CPEs and will help the CPEs with overflow tasks when task/resource issues appear. The candidate will be responsible for interfacing with other support groups both internal and external to program and will be POC for any requirements resolution issues.

Standard Job Description: Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

Security Clearance: TS/SCI.

Typical Minimums: Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 14 years or more of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.

Lockheed Martin Careers Business Unit: ESS4400 Space Systems Company

Level/Grade: E5H

Rate Range: 102402 - 170670

Work Location: 1004:Waterton Campus, 12257 State Highway 121, Littleton, CO


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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia
USMA '84
panicciaj@aol.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700 in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then north on Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), but you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). Our schedule, roster and other information are posted on the web site at www.academybiznet.org

Monday, January 24, 2011

ERP Software and Services Sales Jobs in Denver




I have 2 to 3 partners who would like to hire to fill SAP ERP services and software sales positions. These are direct selling positions. Experience in software application sales, software implementation projects and/or SAP is preferred.

If you know of anyone who may be interested, please contact me and I can make a referral.

Jim Burke
Jim.Burke@sap.com
303-324-9809

Sunday, January 23, 2011

News & Weekly Meeting Agenda

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 1/25/11:

0700-0800: OPEN FORUM

After announcements and other routine items, we'll go to roundtable introductions and other discussion on items of interest. As always, we'll give particular attention to any networking needs, to see how we can help. During introductions, feel free to go a bit more in depth than usual, as the Open Forum is a great chance to bring everyone up to speed on what's new for you personally or professionally.

2. UPCOMING TUESDAY PROGRAMS:

2/1/11: TBD/Open Forum. No speaker currently scheduled, but if you have one in mind or would like to lead a discussion yourself, just let me know.

3. CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH STUDY -- LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS:

BizNet member Terence Andre (USAFA '87) is with TiER1 Performance Solutions. He writes as follows:

Attention Military Service Members, Retirees, Government Civilians, and Defense Contractors:

TiER1 Performance Solutions, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory, is looking for military service members, retirees, government civilians, and defense contractors 19 years of age and older to participate in a study on Cyber Security Education and Training. The goal of the study is to examine best practices in education and training approaches for dealing with cyber insider threats.

Those who agree to participate will be given a $40 Visa gift card for taking part in this study. The study will involve computer-based training in how to prevent, detect, and deal with malicious insiders. Total time required in the study is approximately 4 hours. Data collected from the study will be used to guide improvements to the overall interface and the content included in the training. In addition to the actual training content, each participant will take part in pre- and post-test activities, complete an anonymous survey on the quality of the training program, rate their cognitive and physical workload when using the system, and participate in a group discussion so the study investigators can learn more about potential improvements to the training content and the methods. None of the conditions are potentially harmful or threatening. In fact, the behaviors required of participants are ones that they are likely to experience in the course of performing their regular jobs in a military work environment.

There are some potential indirect benefits for those participating in this study. Participants will be exposed to cyber security insider threat training that may be implemented in future cyber training programs. Participants will also learn about prevention and mitigation techniques that can apply in their current work environment.

For those who are interested in participating, please understand that this study may take up to 4 hours. Participation is voluntary. The training will be held at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs on Feb 11 or Feb 12.

If interested, please send an email response to research@tier1performance.com

4. REMINDER - Our Tuesday Meeting Area Inside the Marriott:

We still meet at the Marriott-DTC, but our meeting spot within the hotel changed late last year, to the coffee shop instead of the lounge/restaurant area. This new meeting spot is working out quite well for us so far. Look for us in the seating area in the corner of the hotel's coffee shop. There is ample seating and less disruption. Hope you'll drop by sometime. We realize work and family obligations make it difficult or impossible for some to make it, but if you do have the occasional opportunity to stop by on a Tuesday morning, we'd love to see you.

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia
USMA '84
panicciaj@aol.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700 in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then north on Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), but you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). Our schedule, roster and other information are posted on the web site at www.academybiznet.org

Sunday, January 16, 2011

News & Agenda for Weekly Meeting

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 1/18/11:

0700-0730: INTRODUCTIONS & NETWORKING
Roundtable introductions and assistance with job searches, business referrals, general advice, and other networking needs.

0730-0800: PROGRAM
Biznet member Jason Clark (USMA '92) will discuss his 2010 campaign for governor of Colorado. Jason ran as an independent and conducted a year-long effort to get his message to all corners of the state. He plans to share his thoughts, observations, and insights gained from this experience.

2. UPCOMING TUESDAY PROGRAMS:

1/25/11: Open Forum.

3. ITEM OF INTEREST - Biznet Member Richard Lewis Named Leader of the Year:

Congratulations to Biznet member Richard Lewis (USAFA '89) for being named the 2011 9News Leader of the Year by the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, 9News, and the Colorado Leadership Alliance. Richard is founder, president, and CEO of RTL Networks, which provides IT products and service solutions to government and business clients. Here's the Denver Post article: http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_17030678
Last year, RTL Networks was on the Inc. 500 List of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

4. RESOURCE FOR ACADEMY GRAD JOB SEEKERS:

Thanks to Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71) for forwarding this link to the USAFA AOG Career Center: https://www.usafa.org/career_center/index.aspx
At that site, you'll note the navigation menu on the left-hand side, which lists many resources that perhaps you're already familiar with, and yet others that might be new avenues for your job search.

5. JOB OPPORTUNITIY - Senior Manager, Military Global Sales (Jeppesen):

Thanks to Biznet member Ted Bosley (USMA '95) for forwarding the following job opening at Jeppesen in Englewood. Go to this link to view the job description and to apply directly via Jeppeson's online application process: http://careers.jeppesen.com/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber=642009&lang=en


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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia
USMA '84
panicciaj@aol.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700 in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then north on Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), but you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the reserved seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). Our schedule, roster and other information are posted on the web site at www.academybiznet.org

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Job Description - Director of Development


Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum




Wings Over the Rockies seeks a Director of Development to become a key part of its leadership team.  Colorado's Official Air and Space Museum advances a mission of "inspiration and education through flight" with growing numbers veterans, families and young people.  A Wings for Tomorrow master plan calls for continuing growth in exhibitions, educational programs and special events; a capital campaign to develop a two site institution at the former Lowry Field and Centennial Airport; and research for a potential aerospace charter school.  This is an opportunity to develop a full repertoire of development programs in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and grow with an institution on the threshold of entering the ranks of America's finest air and space museums.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Regular duties include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1.  Fundraising -- Establish goals with funding sources and enlists support from staff.  Strategizes and orchestrates methods of approach to institutional donors.  Research public and private grant sources to identify priorities for restricted and unrestricted funding.  Organize individual donor campaign.  Conduct solicitation for ongoing support from individuals, corporations and foundations.

2.  Major Gift/Donor Support -- Produce major donor, board and special category solicitations/support materials to recruit, retain and upgrade gifts as appropriate.  Cultivate donors with specialized communications, events and special activities.

3.  Database and Records Management -- Develop and maintain system of records, acknowledgments, reminders, reports and data for prospects and donors for all development programs.  Maintain appropriate security and quality controls.

4.  Communications and Public Relations -- Plan and execute most development and public affairs matters, including various communications such as the annual report, PowerPoint presentations, proposals, grants and related website content.

5.  Planned Giving Program -- Develop "Fellowship of the Wing" program into wills program.  Conduct periodic seminars and communications, and solicit commitments when appropriate.  Track progress of pending and completed gifts.

6.  Financial Reporting -- Work with Controller to maintain accurate accounting of all income and sources.



Qualifications 

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Minimum five years of fundraising, sales or business development experience in a service industry or with a nonprofit organization

Well-organized, with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral

High energy, "can do" attitude, with flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail and initiative

Experience with senior level executives in corporate environments

Proven track record of achieving sales or revenue goals

Ability to develop and manage budgets and prepare financial reports

Computer literacy, with fundraising database experience preferred

Experience and/or personal interest in aviation and space


Interested candidates should send a resume, letter of application and salary history to Greg Anderson, President/CEO of Wings Over the Rockies, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver CO 80230.  Email:  ceo@wingsmuseum.org

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Agenda for Weekly Meeting - 1/11/11

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 1/11/11:

0700-0730: INTRODUCTIONS & NETWORKING
Roundtable introductions and assistance with job searches, business referrals, general advice, and other networking needs.

0730-0800: PROGRAM
Chuck Franceschi (USAFA '79) will speak with us on "Breaking The Debt Cycle". Chuck is a registered representative with Primerica Financial Services.

2. UPCOMING TUESDAY PROGRAMS:

1/18/11: Jason Clark (USMA '92) will discuss his 2010 campaign for governor of Colorado. Jason ran as an independent and conducted a year-long grass-roots effort to get his message to all corners of the state. While his bid for governor fell short, he came away with a lot of valuable insight which he plans to share with us.

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia
USMA '84
panicciaj@aol.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700 in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then north on Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), but you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the reserved seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). Our schedule, roster and other information are posted on the web site at www.academybiznet.org

Friday, January 7, 2011

Sonya Carter is looking for USAFA ALO contact info for her son (USAFA '05)

Jim- not sure how to post to the new blog... headed out of the country tomorrow, but am looking for some contacts/leads from the group on behalf of my son, USAFA 05 bio below who is coming back to Den end of April off of deployment to do "hometown recruiting" high schools, scouts, community orgs, etc.

If anyone has the contact info for the local USAFA ALO, that too would be a good lead.

Thanks!
Sonya


You may send contact information to me at: usma73@aol.com and I will send to Sonya.



Kyle Martin, Capt USAF

Age: 27

Fighter Pilot: F-16CM block 50: Wild Weasel

By April: 750hours F-16, 1000hours total, 250hours combat, 75 combat
sorties: Iraq



Mountaineer: USAF 7 Summits teams. (Last Climb Denali (Mt. McKinley) AK Jun
09)



1 Air medal, expect additional 2 oak leaves by April.

National Defense and Korea Defense



Notable History:

Operation New Dawn (formerly Iraqi Freedom) Sep10-April11, Balad AB Iraq

Theater Security Package Feb 09- March 10, Suwon Contingency Operating Base:
Korea



Assignments:

Misawa AB, Japan: Oct 08-Nov 11

Luke AFB AZ (B-course): Dec 07- Oct 08

Sheppard AFB (UPT): March 06- Dec 07

Tyndall AFB: Aug 05-March 06

USAFA: Jun 01-Aug 05



Personal Hobbies/ Interests:

Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Extreme Skiing, Surfing, Motorcycles, and
International Travel

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Agenda for Tuesday, 1/4/11

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 1/4/11:

0700-0730: INTRODUCTIONS & NETWORKING
Roundtable introductions and assistance with job searches, business referrals, general advice, and other networking needs.

0730-0800: PROGRAM
Annual White Elephant Gift Exchange. Here's a chance to demonstrate your outstanding re-gifting skills. Bring an unwanted gift (wrapped) to share. We'll first explain our finely-honed gift exchange rules, assuming someone can remember them from last year. Then we'll dive into the fun. Don't have a clunker gift to bring? No problem...please come anyway, as we always have extra gifts.

2. UPCOMING TUESDAY PROGRAMS:

1/11/11: Chuck Franceschi (USAFA '79) will speak with us on "Breaking The Debt Cycle". Chuck is a registered representative with Primerica Financial Services.

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia
USMA '84
panicciaj@aol.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700 in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then north on Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), but you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the reserved seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). Our schedule, roster and other information are posted on the web site at www.academybiznet.org