Spec-Ops :: Working With Spec-Ops

You are passionate about creating and implementing Open Standards with Open Source and Free Software for the benefit of the public.
You would work with a management team that has decades of experience improving the industry through standardization
You and the rest of your Cohort would be able to focus your energy on getting something done, done quickly, and done right
You would be getting a stipend for your efforts on something that, let's be honest, you otherwise would have done for free

Need more reasons?

Bow-ties are cool
Travelling to exotic locales is fun! Doing so during undesirable parts of the year is okay, because you never leave the conference hotel anyway
Working long hours for low pay builds character
Sisyphus had nothing on the people who worked on "longdesc"
You might get to listen to <insert random ageing standards maven> ramble on about nonsense for 30 minutes instead of making progress

Need more good reasons?

Being part of a Spec-Ops Cohort means you immediately increase your profile in the industry
Editing a standard, writing its tests, or making a reference implementation means you are an authority like none other - it will look terrific on a resume
You were probably going to be involved anyway - at least this way you have an excuse to spend too much time on something you would normally have done just for the love
You will work with the leaders in an industry segment - people you might normally never encounter
Bow-ties are cool

Why would we want you to join Spec-Ops?

You're an expert in an area Spec-Ops has determined would benefit from being fast tracked
You want to work on this important project, but your day job doesn't give you the opportunity
Most importantly, you have a passion for open standards

Come! Work with us! Make the world a better place! We have cool t-shirts.