From: c-thomas@access.digex.com (Chad Thomas)
Subject: Repost: AI/DSS/C3I systems design and prototyping.  NJ (RECRUITER).
Followup-To: poster
Keywords: AI,artificial intelligence,DSS,decision support,expert systems,GIS
Reply-To: wk00106@worldlink.com
Organization: Thomas Search Consultants
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 21:51:25 GMT


(NOTE: Though this is a repost, technical leadership opportunities for this
client have increased steadily since the initial post.  New projects have
expanded the hiring scope to include a number of positions for both senior
and more junior applicants.)
 
Applications-oriented AI group seeks candidates to apply AI and software
engineering concepts and techniques to the creation of new Army systems. 
Multiple positions are now open, involving knowledge elicitation and 
system design/implementation/integration.
 
Responsibilities include designing and prototyping advanced decision
support systems which integrate AI technologies with existing and evolving
Army command, control, communications, and intelligence systems.  Design
and development of knowledge-based software engineering support tools is
also involved.  Projects include systems/tools which support:
 
     o    Course of Action (COA) evaluation and wargaming
     o    GIS, map, and terrain analysis integration and system
          infrastructure
     o    Communications: e.g., resource allocation and network planning 
          in a dynamic environment
 
Applicable AI technologies include:
 
     o    planning
     o    spatial reasoning
     o    machine learning
     o    constraint management
     o    belief management
     o    intelligent user interfaces
     o    expert systems
     o    knowledge acquisition
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
General Requirements:
     o    Masters or PhD in Computer Science (or experiential equivalent).
     o    Strong software engineering skills.
     o    Proficiency in ANSI C or C++, AI shells, and familiarity with
          Unix, X Windows.
     o    Motivated self-starter, excellent communication and knowledge
          elicitation skills, flexible pragmatist with solid theoretical
          background.
     o    U.S. citizenship required.
 
Pluses:
     o    Knowledge of Army command, control, communications
     o    Hands-on academic and/or work experience in applying AI. 
          Expert system shell, Common Lisp, CLOS, and CLIM experience.
     o    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience.
     o    Simulation experience.
     o    Smalltalk, Motif experience.
 
Openings: both junior and senior MTS-level positions are available. 
Knowledge of Army domain is ideal for more senior positions, but proven
skill in knowledge acquisition in other domains may suffice.
 
Environment: Offers the opportunity to apply a variety of AI-related
technologies to multiple projects in a stable and learning-supportive
environment.  Geographical location is "country with a city flavor": farms,
suburbs, small towns, parks and woods.  Close to the New Jersey shore and
about an hour from New York City.
 
 
SUBMISSION PROCEDURES and RECRUITER'S NOTES:
 
     Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and an 
     accompanying cover letter/note referencing this posting as "DSS/AI", 
     either via regular mail or via e-mail (ASCII only please) to:
 
                    wk00106@worldlink.com
 
     Note that *direct* replies to this posting will be routed via REPLY-TO 
     to the above preferred e-mail address.
 
     All respondents will be given careful consideration.  However,
     depending upon the response volume, I regret that I cannot guarantee 
     a personal reply to all respondents.
 
     Regrettably, the U.S. Citizenship requirement is inflexible.
 
     Regarding general inquiries:  Respondents who fit the broad 
     requirements described for this position but lack key criteria are 
     welcome to send a resume via e-mail or U.S. mail for general 
     consideration, but should expect no immediate reply.  Your resume 
     will be keyed and filed and you will be contacted should alternative 
     positions be or become available.
 
     CONTACT INFORMATION:
 
          Chad Thomas
          Thomas Search Consultants
          8409 Lake Crest Terrace
          Suite B
          Fairfax Station, VA  22039
 
          Phone: (703) 643-2226
          Fax:   (703) 643-0712
          E-mail: wk00106@worldlink.com
 
          Thomas Search Consultants (TSC) specializes in
          Human-Computer Interface, Artificial Intelligence, and
          related research and development positions, recruiting
          for a nationwide client base.  TSC is located in the
          greater Washington, D.C. metro area.