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For today’s employee spotlight, we’d like to highlight BlueWater’s USCENTCOM Program Manager, Scott Penland! Before Scott joined BlueWater in 2017, he served as a Coalition Interoperability Country Desk Officer after retiring from the United States Navy as a Commander. Today, Scott oversees USCENTCOM J3 Command & Control division support, which includes 43 personnel across Information Management, Command and Control Interoperability Element, Command and Control Systems Integration, and Theater and Air Missile Defense/Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems branches. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Northwestern University and has earned an MBA from St. Leo University. Fun fact about Scott—he is a big fan of the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Lightning! Thank you for all you do, Scott! We are very lucky to have you on our team, driving efforts to support USCENTCOM’s critical mission.
Today, we pay tribute to the lives lost and profoundly impacted by the unforgettable tragedies that occurred on September 11, 2001. We will never forget.
As we kick off Insider Threat Awareness Month for the month of September, remember not only to report any suspicious activity, but to also self-report any changes or incidents that may impact your ability to hold a security clearance. The 13 Adjudicative Guidelines are a valuable tool in determining if a life-event or situation might result in a need to self-report. When in doubt, contact your organization’s FSO. It is better to be safe than sorry!
September is National Insider Threat Awareness Month! There is no better time than now to brush up on the reporting requirements provided by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Report suspicious activity, including: -Mishandling of classified information -Misuse of computer systems -Suspicious cyber incidents -Foreign influence -Suspicious contacts -Suspicious financial activity -Recording devices Remember, if you see something, say something! It's up to every one of us to keep our country safe.
BlueWater was awarded a 5-year contract to provide Drupal, web, and mobile app development and sustainment support for the FEMA's Office of External Affairs websites, applications, and mobile apps. We are proud to have supported FEMA and its critical mission since 2007, and look forward to continuing our support to improve and modernize FEMA's communication channels to better serve the American public, state and local agencies, and emergency responders before, during, and after disasters. The BlueWater team also re-launched a top-to-bottom redesign of FEMA's website which incorporates a new unified design system, plain language approach to content, and geolocating filters to personalize the experience. Check it out at: https://www.fema.gov/. Great job to all those who contributed to building out the site!
For today's employee spotlight, we'd like to recognize the efforts of BlueWater's Program Manager, Duke McIntyre, and the entire 28th Operational Weather Squadron (OWS) team at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke and his team have continued to report to work supporting the 24x7 mission of the 28th OWS, while adhering to strict personal safety guidelines. We are grateful for the OWS team's round-the-clock effort providing weather support to the USCENTCOM AOR through scripting, weather system administration, and meteorological forecasting. BlueWater is proud to have Duke and the OWS crew on our team!
Happy National Intern Day! BlueWater was lucky to have Georgetown University student, Bella McGlone, interning with our corporate team this summer. Thank you for all your help Bella! We can't wait to see all the awesome things you'll do in the future!
Take a look at one of the amazing projects our team supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) has been working on! DHA is a joint, integrated Combat Support Agency that enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to provide a ready medical force to Combatant Commands. BlueWater is proud to support DHA by providing IT solutions to ensure the health and safety of our Nation’s servicemembers and their families. Special thanks to BlueWater’s Program Manager Patty Nowak and her team for your efforts in developing this innovative app!
We want to take a minute to #shoutout to BlueWater’s corporate Administrative Assistant Heather Trumble! For the past few months, Heather has worked hard to keep BlueWater safe and healthy by spearheading efforts to obtain PPE, disinfectants, and other products from our vendors. She even learned to sew in order to make 50+ masks for the BlueWater team! Thank you for all you do, Heather!
Do you hold a Top Secret Clearance? Are you looking for a new career? BlueWater is hiring now for positions supporting our newly-awarded DOE contract in Washington, D.C.! Click the link to view openings and take your first steps toward a rewarding career!
