From: c-thomas@access.digex.com (Chad Thomas)
Subject: AI & Software Engineering: Technical Leadership - NJ (Recruiter)
Followup-To: poster
Keywords: AI, software engineering, decision support, recruiter
Reply-To: wk00106@worldlink.com
Organization: Thomas Search Consultants
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 22:12:25 GMT


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APPLIED AI & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
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     (Modified repost, reflecting updated requirements)
 
SUMMARY:
 
     Applications-oriented AI group seeks candidates for two (2) technical
     leadership positions, to apply AI and software engineering concepts and
     techniques to the creation of new Army DSS systems.  Good career path
     opportunities in a growing group.
 
     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.  Near-term emphasis is on DSS systems/tools which support
     Course of Action (COA) evaluation and wargaming.  Related projects include
     the integration of GIS, map, and terrain analysis systems and the design 
     of planning/analysis aids for Army communications (e.g., for resource
     allocation and network planning in a dynamic environment).
 
     Applicable AI technologies include:
          planning                 spatial reasoning
          machine learning         constraint management
          belief management        intelligent user interfaces
          expert systems           knowledge acquisition
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
     General Requirements:
          o    MS or PhD in Computer Science (or experiential equivalent).
          o    Strong software engineering skills and experience.
          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    Expert system shell, Common Lisp, CLOS, and CLIM experience.
          o    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience.
          o    Simulation experience.
          o    Smalltalk, Motif experience.
 
ENVIRONMENT:
     Offers the opportunity to apply a variety of AI-related technologies to
     multiple projects in a stable, funded environment.  Geographical location
     is "country with a city flavor": farms, suburbs, small towns, parks and
     woods.  Close to the New Jersey shore, 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
 
     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.  Please specify your citizenship.
 
     CONTACT INFORMATION:
 
          Chad Thomas
          Thomas Search Consultants
          8409 Lake Crest Terrace          Phone: (703) 643-2226
          Suite B                          Fax:   (703) 643-0712
          Fairfax Station, VA  22039       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.
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