Monthly Archives: February 2012
Business Opportunities in Federal Agency, Defense and Intelligence Contracting
Business opportunities for service providers to federal defense and intelligence organizations:
Opportunity: R~RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICS SERVICES
Sol. #: NNJ11401832R
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Office: Johnson Space Center
Location: Office of Procurement
Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 3:56 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/NASA/JSC/OPDC20220/NNJ11401832R/listing.html
Opportunity: 58~UNIVERSAL FORENSIC EXTRACTION DEVICE KIT
Sol. #: M6700112Q0108
Agency: Department of the Navy
Office: United States Marine Corps
Location: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune – RCO
Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 2:49 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 27, 2012 2:49 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/M67001/M6700112Q0108/listing.html
Opportunity: U~Services to develop and conduct a career transition program that is specifically designed to meet the unique needs and concerns of retiring U.S. Navy and Marine Corps flag and general officers.
Sol. #: N0018912QZ026
Agency: Department of the Navy
Office: Naval Supply Systems Command
Location: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Philadelphia Office
Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 12:27 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 01, 2011 3:57 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSUP/FISCDETPHILA/N0018912QZ026/listing.html
Opportunity: R~Language Services
Sol. #: TFTP-GC-017382-B
Agency: General Services Administration
Office: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location: Management Service Center (AQSA)
Posted On: Feb 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/d7a2de1531a2b25631e64f99a29a788b
Opportunity: Program Analyst
Sol. #: PSC-12-027-INL
Agency: U.S. Department of State
Office: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
Location: INL RM MS
Posted On: Feb 24, 2012 3:17 pm
Base Type: Sources Sought
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL-RM-MS/PSC-12-027-INL/listing.html
Opportunity: DEA Regional Linguist Services
Sol. #: DEA_RLS
Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Drug Enforcement Administration
Location: Office of Acquisition Management
Posted On: Feb 24, 2012 1:49 pm
Base Type: Sources Sought
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOJ/DEA/OAM/DEA_RLS/listing.html
Opportunity: R~Interpretation and Translation Services for PKO-A 2012 Final Planning Conference and Command Post Exercise
Sol. #: W912CL12T0013
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: Army Contracting Command, ECC
Location: Mission Division (PARC Americas 410th CSB)
Posted On: Feb 23, 2012 7:54 pm
Current Type: Solicitation
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 23, 2012 5:30 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/ec06dc2e8d1c713cc18028bbee3856a3
Opportunity: Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPC) IV
Sol. #: AHRQ-12-10009
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Location: Contracts Management
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 5:53 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 14, 2012 10:09 am
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/AHRQ/DCM/AHRQ-12-10009/listing.html
Opportunity: R~National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) Program Support Services
Sol. #: W911W5-12-R-0004
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
Location: National Ground Intelligence Center
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 3:58 pm
Base Type: Presolicitation
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/INSCOM/DASC02/W911W5-12-R-0004/listing.html
Opportunity: INL Coordinator
Sol. #: PSC-12-022-INL
Agency: U.S. Department of State
Office: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
Location: INL RM MS
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 3:50 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 22, 2012 3:19 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL-RM-MS/PSC-12-022-INL/listing.html
Opportunity: R~Requirment Multilateral Training Role Players
Sol. #: W911SF12T0012-0000
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location: MICC – Fort Benning
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 2:24 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 09, 2012 3:15 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/3c3185389b992d973c0b1fcfe7fcfc1e
Opportunity: Legal Analysis and Translation
Sol. #: ILAB-RFI-PA-2012-Translation
Agency: Department of Labor
Office: Division of Acquisition Management Services
Location: OASAM/BOC/DPP
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 1:12 pm
Base Type: Sources Sought
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOL/DPP/DPP/ILAB-RFI-PA-2012-Translation/listing.html
Opportunity: USCIS Florida/Southeast Region Foreign Language Interpretation
Sol. #: HSSCCG-12-Q-00272
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Office: Citizenship & Immigration Services
Location: USCIS Contracting Office
Posted On: Feb 21, 2012 2:42 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation / Cancelled
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 21, 2012 2:34 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/BC/ACB/HSSCCG-12-Q-00272/listing.html
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U.S. Intelligence Agencies Virtual Career Fair ~ March 6th, 2012
The United States Intelligence Community (IC) invites you to attend the third annual IC Virtual Career Fair – a free online event – on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern). Space is limited. To guarantee entrance, pre-registration is highly encouraged. Reserve your spot today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about IC careers and get tips on how to apply for positions. From the comfort of your computer, you can:
- Visit IC agencies’ virtual booths
- Chat with recruiters in real-time (event day only)
- Link to IC agency Web sites to apply to positions online
- Network with other job seekers
- Attend presentations
- Hundreds of Opportunities
You’ll find jobs in the following disciplines, mostly in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore, MD, metropolitan area:
- Business/Contracting and Acquisitions/Financial Management
- Clandestine Services
- Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering
- Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/Computer Forensics
- Engineering and Physical Science
- >> Foreign Languages — Language Analysts/Instructors/Contract Translators
- Information Technology
- Intelligence Analysis — Economic, Cultural, Imagery, Military and Regional
- Program Management
- Security/Police Officers
- Student Intern Program Positions
Sneak Preview and On Demand! Registration is your virtual ticket not only to the event, but also to a limited sneak preview day on March 5 and a 2-week on-demand period March 7-21.
At the sneak preview, you’ll be able to familiarize yourself with the show environment and download informational materials ahead of time.
The on-demand period lets you come back to the show at your leisure to collect the materials you gathered or review presentations and other information. Plus, if you know you won’t be available on event day, register anyway to attend the show during the on-demand period.
Chat-with-recruiter functionality will only be available on event day.
Exhibitors The following agencies will be participating in the IC Virtual Career Fair:
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
- FBI Language Services Section
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- National Virtual Translation Center (NVTC)
Accessibility If you are unable to attend the IC Virtual Career Fair, or have difficulty with some components of the virtual environment using accessibility software (e.g., screen reading software, live-captioning services), please visit the agency Web sites listed above for more information and to apply online.
IC agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a parent.
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U.S. Chamber Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Initiative Announces Expansion from 100 to 400 Hiring Fairs Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ~ The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes announced today that it will expand its program from 100 hiring fairs nationwide in its first year to 400 fairs in its second year. Kevin Schmiegel, executive director of the Chamber’s Hiring Our Heroes veterans initiative, made the announcement in an exclusive interview this morning on NBC’s Today Show.
Hiring Our Heroes also welcomes today Capital One’s partnership in executing this effort. Capital One, a company with a long record of supporting veterans and their families both in hiring and transition support, joins with the Chamber and dozens of companies from every major industry and sector to support Hiring Our Heroes and to fund local, free hiring fairs for veterans and military spouses.
“We began this program with the mission to connect our heroes and their spouses with new career and job opportunities,” said Schmiegel. “Capital One is the perfect example of a company that gets it. With their assistance, we have the opportunity to connect hundreds of thousands of veterans this year with thousands of companies across the nation. Without Capital One and all of our corporate partners stepping forward, this program would not be possible.”
In March 2011, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched its Hiring Our Heroes program, a nationwide effort to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. The Chamber started the program to improve public-private sector coordination in local communities, where veterans and their families are returning every day. Working with our extensive network of state and local chambers and public, private, and non-profit partners, we will do a better job of matching veteran and military spouse talent with career opportunities in the private sector.
Since the launch of our program in March 2011, the Chamber has hosted 91 hiring fairs in 44 states and have dozens more scheduled before the end of March 2012. Thus far, the Chamber hiring fairs have hosted more than 90,000 veterans and military spouses and given them the opportunity to meet with over 4,600 different employers. As a result, the Chamber has helped more than 8,000 veterans and military spouses find employment. Our efforts have only one measure of success: jobs for America’s veterans and military spouses.
“Capital One is privileged and honored to have veterans of every branch of service as colleagues, team members and leaders throughout our company,” said Jory Berson, Capital One’s Chief Human Resources Officer. ”The tremendous problem-solving and leadership skills that are central to so many military careers apply exceptionally well to the private sector. We hope that through this partnership we can help more companies put these skills and talents to work.”
Through Capital One and all of the Chamber’s corporate partners, Hiring Our Heroes will continue to grow beyond its 400 hiring fairs in the coming year. On March 28, the initiative will mark its 1st anniversary with hiring fairs in New York, Chicago, Fort Hood, and Stuttgart, Germany (via a virtual online hiring fair). At the fair aboard the USS Intrepid in New York City, Hiring Our Heroes will make another significant veterans hiring announcement.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.
SOURCE U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Web Site: http://www.uschamber.com
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Wanted ~ Austin, Texas Customer Service And Support Professionals
AUSTIN, TX /PRNewswire/ ~ In light of the strengthening United States job market, Adecco Staffing US, part of the world’s largest recruitment and workforce solutions provider, continues to see a high volume of job opportunities in Austin, Texas. Adecco currently has a demand for customer and product service professionals within a direct marketing services organization.
Within the past few years, the professional services industry has gained hundreds of thousands of jobs and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Given this growing demand, Adecco is looking for local individuals with customer service backgrounds for call center and support positions. Ideal candidates will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a typing speed of 30+ words per minute and strong customer service and time management skills.
“We’re pleased to be providing so many meaningful employment opportunities to the Austin area through Adecco,” said Alyson Blake-Wilson, Regional Vice President with Adecco Staffing US. “The positions we have available offer a wonderful chance to job seekers in helping them build professional skills in an international organization.”
To apply for these positions or to learn more about Adecco Staffing, please visit www.AdeccoUSA.com.
About Adecco Staffing US
Adecco Staffing US is the nation’s leading provider of recruitment and workforce solutions. We are the pre-eminent workforce management partner for Fortune 500 companies and career advisement expert for American workers, serving all of the key industries and professions that drive our economy forward. Adecco has over 900 career centers and, on any given day, connects 70,000 talented workers to the best job opportunities across the country, making us one of America’s largest employers. Please visit us at adeccousa.com.
About Adecco Group North America:
Every day we provide our clients with the talent they need, and help solve the business challenges they face today – and will encounter tomorrow. Our clients rely on us for a wide range of workforce solutions including:
~ Contingent staffing and direct hire recruitment for large enterprise organizations across all skill sets
~ Workforce solutions and consulting including Managed Services Programs (MSP) & Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
~ Career transition and leadership consulting
~ Specialty staffing, project solutions and consulting services
Additional information is available through our websites at www.adeccogroupna.com and www.adeccousa.com
SOURCE Adecco Staffing US
CONTACT: Vannessa Almeida, Public Relations Manager of Adecco Staffing US, vannessa.almeida@adeccona.com
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Lockheed Martin Awarded $66 Million Army Contract re Infectious Diseases Research
ORLANDO, FL /PRNewswire/ ~ The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $66 million contract to stand up the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases Replacement Laboratory at Fort Detrick, Md.
Through the six-year contract, Lockheed Martin’s Global Training and Logistics business will help transition essential personnel and equipment to the new facility, which includes nearly one-million square feet of new space comprised of multiple labs, administrative and headquarters offices.
“Standing up a research environment is a complex undertaking requiring expertise in medical outfitting and transition,” said June Shrewsbury, vice president of technical services at Lockheed Martin’s Global Training and Logistics business. ”Our support will help researchers advance scientific discoveries that will protect Americans from infectious diseases.”
In addition to the new laboratory at Fort Detrick, Lockheed Martin’s expertise in health care outfitting and transition services includes the Department of Defense’s new Medical Education Training Campus (METC) at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. The METC is the world’s largest enlisted military medical training campus, and provides a common training ground for the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard.
Lockheed Martin developed and led the initial outfitting and transition services for the campus’s five medical instructional facilities. In a separate initiative, Lockheed Martin will complete the outfitting and transition activities for the new San Antonio Military Medical Center in the spring of 2012.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 123,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation’s net sales for 2011 were $46.5 billion.
For additional information, visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com
SOURCE Lockheed Martin
CONTACT: Leslie Holoweiko, leslie.holoweiko@lmco.com“>leslie.holoweiko@lmco.com
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Lockheed Martin Awarded $66 Million Army Contract re Infectious Diseases Research
ORLANDO, FL /PRNewswire/ ~ The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $66 million contract to stand up the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases Replacement Laboratory at Fort Detrick, Md.
Through the six-year contract, Lockheed Martin’s Global Training and Logistics business will help transition essential personnel and equipment to the new facility, which includes nearly one-million square feet of new space comprised of multiple labs, administrative and headquarters offices.
“Standing up a research environment is a complex undertaking requiring expertise in medical outfitting and transition,” said June Shrewsbury, vice president of technical services at Lockheed Martin’s Global Training and Logistics business. ”Our support will help researchers advance scientific discoveries that will protect Americans from infectious diseases.”
In addition to the new laboratory at Fort Detrick, Lockheed Martin’s expertise in health care outfitting and transition services includes the Department of Defense’s new Medical Education Training Campus (METC) at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. The METC is the world’s largest enlisted military medical training campus, and provides a common training ground for the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard.
Lockheed Martin developed and led the initial outfitting and transition services for the campus’s five medical instructional facilities. In a separate initiative, Lockheed Martin will complete the outfitting and transition activities for the new San Antonio Military Medical Center in the spring of 2012.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 123,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation’s net sales for 2011 were $46.5 billion.
For additional information, visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com
SOURCE Lockheed Martin
CONTACT: Leslie Holoweiko, leslie.holoweiko@lmco.com“>leslie.holoweiko@lmco.com
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Lockheed Martin Awarded $66 Million Army Contract re Infectious Diseases Research
ORLANDO, FL /PRNewswire/ ~ The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $66 million contract to stand up the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases Replacement Laboratory at Fort Detrick, Md.
Through the six-year contract, Lockheed Martin’s Global Training and Logistics business will help transition essential personnel and equipment to the new facility, which includes nearly one-million square feet of new space comprised of multiple labs, administrative and headquarters offices.
“Standing up a research environment is a complex undertaking requiring expertise in medical outfitting and transition,” said June Shrewsbury, vice president of technical services at Lockheed Martin’s Global Training and Logistics business. ”Our support will help researchers advance scientific discoveries that will protect Americans from infectious diseases.”
In addition to the new laboratory at Fort Detrick, Lockheed Martin’s expertise in health care outfitting and transition services includes the Department of Defense’s new Medical Education Training Campus (METC) at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. The METC is the world’s largest enlisted military medical training campus, and provides a common training ground for the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard.
Lockheed Martin developed and led the initial outfitting and transition services for the campus’s five medical instructional facilities. In a separate initiative, Lockheed Martin will complete the outfitting and transition activities for the new San Antonio Military Medical Center in the spring of 2012.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 123,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation’s net sales for 2011 were $46.5 billion.
For additional information, visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com
SOURCE Lockheed Martin
CONTACT: Leslie Holoweiko, leslie.holoweiko@lmco.com“>leslie.holoweiko@lmco.com
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2012 Linux Job Forecast ~ Demand is on the Rise ~ Salaries Up!
NEW YORK, NY and SAN FRANCISCO, CA /PRNewswire/ ~ The first-ever report forecasting the Linux job market shows demand for Linux skills is on the rise but that finding talent is difficult. This is triggering better salaries and bonuses for Linux professionals.
The 2012 Linux Jobs Report released today shares the results of a recent survey of more than 2,000 hiring managers. The survey was conducted by Dice, the leading career site for technology and engineering professionals, and The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the growth of Linux.
Key statistics from the report include:
Eighty-one percent of survey respondents say that hiring Linux talent is a priority in 2012. This urgency is driving a substantial increase in recruiting activity, with nearly half (47%) of hiring managers expecting to add more Linux professionals to their firms in early 2012 and 63 percent noting Linux hires are increasing relative to jobs created in other skill areas.
But, a full 85 percent report having difficulty finding qualified Linux professionals to fill these positions, pointing to the need for more skilled Linux talent.
In an economy where contract and temp-to-hire positions have become more prevalent, Linux professionals garner more full-time positions and better salaries, bonuses and perks. While average pay increase for tech professionals averaged just two percent in 2011, professionals with Linux skills have seen a five percent increase in salaries and a 15 percent jump in bonus payouts over the same timeframe.
Seventy-five percent of respondents cited the mid-level professional with three to five years of experience as their most-sought hires, especially those with development or systems administration skills.
“Linux jobs have become some of the hottest jobs in all of tech,” said Jim Zemlin, executive director at The Linux Foundation. “Clearly, hiring managers throughout the IT tech sector understand this and are aggressively seeking Linux professionals. It is our job to meet this demand by ensuring developers and systems admins have access to the community networking opportunities and Linux training they need to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity.”
With the tech industry having twice as many openings as professionals who can do the job[1], college grads to mid-career professionals are considering how to take advantage of that opportunity. Software programming has been highly touted as a lucrative area of technology, and with the increasing use of Linux and open source software across industries, Linux know-how is topping the list of most highly sought expertise in this area.
“In the last ten years, there’s been no tech skill that matches Linux in terms of growth in hiring requests and size of demand and clearly it’s not done,” said Alice Hill, Managing Director, Dice.com. “The best Linux candidates have options and we need more talented professionals to join the community. Linux is simply a core skill for anyone pursuing a career in software development or systems administration.”
To download the complete report, please visit: http://www.linuxfoundation.org/publications/linux-foundation/2012-linux-jobs-report
The 2012 Linux Jobs Report Methodology
From December 6 to December 16, 2011, Dice and The Linux Foundation surveyed hiring managers at corporations, Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs), government organizations, and staffing agencies. More than 2,300 responded with 42 percent indicating their company was headquartered in the United States, 27 percent in Europe, 11 percent in Asia, seven percent in South America, as well as Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Japan, the Middle East, Mexico and Central America. Respondents needed to have hired at least one Linux professional in the last year, or plan to hire Linux professionals in 2012 to participate in the survey, and were allowed to check as many responses to questions as appropriate.
About Dice
Dice, a Dice Holdings, Inc. service, is the leading career site for technology and engineering professionals. With a 21-year track record of meeting the ever-changing needs of technology professionals, companies and recruiters, our specialty focus and exposure to highly skilled professional communities enable employers to reach hard-to-find, experienced and qualified technology and engineering candidates. www.Dice.com
About The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation is a nonprofit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. Founded in 2000, the organization sponsors the work of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and promotes, protects and advances the Linux operating system by marshaling the resources of its members and the open source development community. The Linux Foundation provides a neutral forum for collaboration and education by hosting Linux conferences, including LinuxCon, and generating original Linux research and content that advances the understanding of the Linux platform. Its web properties, including Linux.com, reach approximately two million people per month. The organization also provides extensive Linux training opportunities that feature the Linux kernel community’s leading experts as instructors. Follow The Linux Foundation on Twitter.
Trademarks: The Linux Foundation, Linux Standard Base, MeeGo, Tizen and Yocto Project are trademarks of The Linux Foundation. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds.
[1] United States State of the Union, January 25, 2012
Dice Media Contact Rachel Ceccarelli dicemedia@dice.com
The Linux Foundation Media Contact Jennifer Cloer jennifer@linuxfoundation.org
SOURCE The Linux Foundation; Dice.com
Web Site: http://www.linuxfoundation.org
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Language Line Services Announces Plans to Hire 2,000 Interpreters in 2012
MONTEREY, CA /PRNewswire/ ~ Language Line Services, the global market leader in interpretation, localization and translation solutions, plans to hire 2,000 interpreters this year, the company announced today.
Language Line Services is recruiting 1,300 Spanish interpreters, 400 Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean, Cantonese, Portuguese, Arabic, Polish and French interpreters and nearly 200 in more than 160 other languages. “It’s a great career opportunity with projections for the worldwide language access market as high as $38.1 billion by 2013. If you have near-native proficiency in both English and another language and are looking for employment with a company that will provide you with the training and coaching into this exciting profession, we have an opportunity for you,” said Louis F. Provenzano, Jr., President and CEO of Language Line Services.
“Interpreting is a profession that requires language skills, a wide knowledge base, mental agility and, most importantly, the compassion for those whom they assist. We are proud to have opened the door for thousands of interpreters into the language access industry through our comprehensive and rigorous training program,” added Winnie Heh, Senior VP of Global Operations of Language Line Services. “Our training program consists of Web-based and instructor-led sessions, one-on-one coaching, peer calibration as well as a multitude of reference materials. With multi-million dollar investments annually, the program is the result of 30 years of continuous improvement made by our team of training and Quality Assurance professionals,” He continued.
The majority of the positions offer the opportunity to work from home as an interpreter, providing services on your own schedule, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. Work-at-home positions are available in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Language Line Services also has employment openings at its global centers in Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
“Interpreting is a great job for anyone, especially someone looking for a career change,” said Janet Eckles, who has been an interpreter at Language Line Services for more than 20 years. “You would probably be surprised how many people need the help of an interpreter. It is always exciting because you don’t know what your next call will be like. You see immediately how you’re helping people and how much they appreciate your assistance. It is truly rewarding. Not many people can say that about their jobs.”
Language Line Services handles more than 20 million interpretation calls annually for law enforcement, healthcare organizations, the courts and businesses in more than 170 languages, and handles about 90% of the telephone interpretations for 911 emergency calls nationwide.
“Interpreters and translators are increasingly critical for any number of industries to conduct their day-to-day business,” Provenzano said. “Companies naturally want to market their services to consumers who speak little, if any, English. They often must translate contracts with vendors and partners in a variety of languages. For the limited-English speakers themselves, the absence of language access can be life threatening, as social services struggle to keep up with the ongoing demographic shifts.”
Join Language Line Services and make a difference in peoples’ lives every day. Apply for an interpreter position here: http://www.languageline.com/page/careers/.
About Language Line Services
Language Line Services, the global leader in language solutions for over 30 years, serves clients in government, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, retail and many other industries in more than 170 spoken and written languages, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) and Mexican Sign Language (LSM). Language Line Services is recognized as a trusted partner to thousands of public and private organizations throughout the world, providing easy access to the industry’s most dynamic and comprehensive suite of language solutions that drive a strong return on investment. Language Line Services is known for solving customers’ complex language communication issues with leading services that include telephone, on-site and video interpreting, translation and localization, as well as interpreter assessment and training programs. Please visit http://www.languageline.com.
Contact:
Trent Freeman Olmstead Williams Communications tfreeman@olmsteadwilliams.com http://www.olmsteadwilliams.com
SOURCE Language Line Services
Web Site: http://www.languageline.com
