Social media has been identified as a key player in recruiting, and CACI has decided to ensure they are a key player in the social media-recruiting world by building an app for CACI job seekers. Mobile recruiting is a growing trend as companies continue to use social strategies in their recruiting efforts.
Post 9/11, intel contract work has been increasing. Fallout from the NSA leak could turn up the heat on private sector firms. At a minimum, cleared contractors should consider a stricter screening process with perhaps, the pendulum swinging towards more government jobs, as opposed to contract work.
The unemployment rate may have held out in May – including another drop in the unemployment rate for vets– but if government furloughs were not a factor, the economy would be doing in even better.
Who’s Hiring
Dayton based company, Integrity Applications is ramping up to win a $960 million contract with National Air and Space Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The ATEP II contract will be awarded to four prime contractors, although additional subcontractors are expected to be used, as well. DC-area contractors Invertix Corp and SOS International Ltd. have moved offices in order to be contenders in the contract.
Who’s Acquiring
Cloud computing and secure mobile devices are two areas where the DOD is hoping to acquire more strength – cleared professionals with skills in these areas will continue to be in demand. Be sure your talent pool includes cleared professionals with skills in cloud computing and software deployment in classified environments.
The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) that just passed on Friday reduces and simplifies the number of CIOs, giving each agency’s CIO actual authority and the ability to streamline the IT acquisition process.
Who’s Moving
Diversifying the company portfolio, acquiring manufacturing space, and centrally locating headquarters for its employees are the key decisions behind Halo Maritime Defense Systems move from Andover, MA to New Hampshire.
DOD is pushing to do another Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC); however Congress is pushing back due to the high cost of the 2005 BRAC implementation process. DOD is looking to reduce its footprint in Europe. With the reduction in force, there has to be a reduction in facility. If all is finally approved, it could mean more movement of military, civilian, and contractors.
