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TS Team Members Contribute to Sector Success Realize the Benefits of Continuous Process Improvement Trained and qualified personnel are the heart of safe and effective operations, especially for the nuclear mission at the Nevada Test Site (NTS). Previously, our team basically had to recreate programs and processes for each nuclear project, trying to follow multiple procedures for multiple Mike Davis organizations performing nuclear work. Over the Systems Support past 18 months, we’ve integrated National Security Technologies and National Weapons Laboratories NTS-based training, qualification and nuclear certification procedures into a joint training program manual and a single nuclear training implementation matrix. This applies a single set of rules uniformly and consistently across missions and projects, streamlining and improving processes. People know where to find answers and that enhances both safety and communication, creating a win-win situation for all NTS customers. Realize the Benefits of Continuous Process Improvement As a senior operations specialist for National Security Technologies’ Counter Terrorism Operations Support (CTOS) program, I’m responsible for creating and maintaining the baseline and operations schedules for our Mobile Training Teams and Hazardous TechniJulio Jerez cian (Haztec) courses. Conducted at locations Systems Support across the country and at the Nevada Test Site respectively, these courses train first responders in the prevention of and response to nuclear or radiological disasters. Furthermore, these schedules provide the mechanism to track and report highlevel activities to ensure delivery of CTOS “first-in-class” training. I am proud to be a team member of an organization whose purpose is to protect our nation’s security. Realize the Benefits of Continuous Process Improvement As program manager, I witness the pride and professionalism our team provides to the depot, and ultimately the warfighter. The CECOM Rapid Response (CR2) program at Tobyhanna Army Depot augments the workforce in various areas such as the TPQ-36/37 Firefinder, TPS-75 Mark Kapral and COMSEC components. Many of our team LCOE Group members have been recognized by the depot managers and supervisors for team awards for operational excellence. A few have also been recognized by the depot for initiating new test procedures, which led to annual savings in excess of $530,000. Realize Your Fullest Potential as an Individual and a Member of Team Technical Services I work in the Test and Evaluation Division of National Security Technologies LLC. We provide test beds and training and exercises at the Nevada Test Site for testing of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive materials for Jennelle Daniel government and other customers who bring their Systems Support sensors here. Many of the sensors tested are subsequently deployed to theater (as well as the students trained), so being responsive and quick is important to my organization. I work to ensure that every test is properly staffed and each customer’s goals are met, including schedule and budget. The work we do at the Nevada Test Site is crucial to our nation’s security, and we take pride in knowing that we can help. Superior Performance on ALL Programs As the deputy site manager for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Vermont Service Center, I, along with my Northrop Grumman team, strive to provide superior performance to the U.S. government managers and adjudicators at the center. Our employees perform the highly Noel Induni important work of file operations and mail support Systems Support for literally millions upon millions of immigrant file cases. As a former officer-in-charge of one these sub-offices, I know well the importance and the quality of the work our people do. I am extremely proud of our people and the work they do for the U.S. government. Superior Performance on ALL Programs As the deputy site manager for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) California Service Center, I am proud to be associated with a key element of the Department of Homeland Security. My team provides a key service to the U.S. government in the management and accountJack Martin ability of millions of immigrant files as well as data Systems Support entry, each with high-quality standards required. I’m honored to be a member of Northrop Grumman Technical Services, and I echo the phrase from our coin—I’m In! Realize Your Fullest Potential as an Individual and a Member of Team Technical Services I manage an NGTS contract that provides doctorate-level civil engineering and project management for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). My goal is to lead my team to provide the most current technologies to meet Air Force Paul Kerch requirements. This requires mastery of the latT&S Group est engineering principles. To improve my ability to provide the highest quality products for the client, I completed a self-study program and obtained my Professional Engineer License in December 2007. This achievement will help ensure Northrop Grumman’s competitive advantage in future contract solicitations. Northrop Grumman Technical Services Superior Performance on ALL Programs I have the distinct honor and privilege of providing worldwide fleet support to the Navy’s finest maintainers of the ALQ-218 Tactical Jamming Surveillance System. I am committed to providing superior customer support and training to the Navy’s warfighters in order to realize the Gil DeLeon system’s full capabilities and operational success. LCOE Group In addition to providing fleet support to the customer, I provide technical feedback to our Northrop Grumman engineers to help identify deficiencies and develop future capabilities. The growing need for electronic warfare has demonstrated how important it is to provide first-class customer support. I am proud to be part of the Northrop Grumman team and welcome new challenges. 21

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Technical Services - Summer 2008 Contents President’s Column Second Quarter Results TS Wins Key ID/IQ Contracts Seamless Partnering and Exceptional Performance: Two Defining Traits of the U.K. AWACS Program TS Engineers Investigate B-2 Crash Missile Logistics Support Operation Up and Running Lake Charles Expands Product Support Global Hawk Assists Firefighting Efforts TS Delivers Technology for Moon Mission Joint Venture Teammates Recognized for Service Milestones TS Trains Peacekeepers in Seven African Nations TS Trainers Provide Mission Support; TS Awarded Digital Leader Contract TS Offers Valuable Training Services to Soldiers Live-Fire Training at Fort Hood Naval and Marine Aviators Hone Their Skills GEODSS Celebrates 30 Years; Wallops Island Shoulder to Shoulder – Wounded Warriors I’m In! TS Transitions to One Source; Scholarship Winners Announced TS in Colorado Springs; Ethics Awareness Week

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