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An experienced manager is needed to lead the Communications team for Command, Control, Communications (C3) Networks program, based in Huntington Beach, CA. This position, reporting to the director of Network & Space Systems (N&SS) Communications, and C3N VP/GM, provides Communications support and counsel to C3N leaders and other Communicators. This person will be responsible for working with the C3 Networks programs and team at all sites, C3N Business Development, and the broader N&SS team.
This manager will also supervise employees and mid-level managers performing activities related to the C3N strategic communications plan, develop plans to support business goals and objectives and develop and deliver key Communications messages. This manager will also develop and execute integrated organizational plans, and will guide the development of business and technical messages for C3N. This manager approves and reviews all internal and external messages and plans.
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with the external Public Affairs customers, other stakeholders, partners and direct reports. Manages, develops and motivates employees and mid-level managers.

Boeing Leadership Attributes

 Charts the Course
Starts with the customer ends with the customer. Translates strategy into actionable objectives and plans. Communicates clearly at one-on-one and group levels. Conveys sense of purpose and mission that motivates others. Maintains direction, balancing big-picture concern with day-to-day issues.

 Delivers Results
Keeps his/her promises. Does not rationalize shortfalls and is accountable. Demonstrates strong operational skills. Marshals the other Leadership Attributes in meeting commitments. Capitalizes on unanticipated opportunities and changing circumstances to meet commitments.

 Finds a Way
Continuously monitors customers and operations to spot issues. Faces reality and adjusts to keep commitments. Models confidence that sees change as opportunities. Uses Boeing complexity as leverage, not an excuse.

 Inspires Others
Energizes, excites, and motivates others. Creates and models a confident and winning atmosphere. Builds teams whose impact is far greater than the sum of their parts. Inspires in ways that are consistent with Boeing's values. Celebrates success and learns from disappointments. Creates an atmosphere where all see opportunities to stretch, take risks, create, contribute and learn.

 Lives the Boeing Values
Models, leads and is committed to the Boeing values, principles and business-conduct policies. Earns the trust and respect of all Boeing stakeholders. Ensures effective business, compliance and financial controls. Promotes integrity in all that we do. Demonstrates commitment to and takes advantage of diversity. Creates an environment of respect and inclusion. Does not use abusive or intimidating behavior. Bounds vigorous pursuit of individual and business objectives with overall interest and reputation of the company.

 Sets High Expectations
Sets high expectations rooted in ensuring competitiveness. Sets high expectations for him/herself first. Has courage to raise the bar continuously/routinely. Holds self and others accountable for continuous improvement. Communicates expectations directly, openly and effectively. Shows people and teams how to reach (acts as a coach).

Competencies

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 Building Positive Relationship
Consistently and proactively builds effective working relationships with employees, peers (e.g., fellow senior managers) and customers. Solicits and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others? ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand pertaining to the workgroup. Places higher priority on workgroup goals than on own goals. Gains agreement from partners and peers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.

 Business (Operational) Acumen
Serves as a resource for knowledge of how the business and organization operates; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the business and organization. Understands Boeing products and services and how own organization fits within the larger value stream. Understands the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. Understands how to accomplish tasks both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures; understands the cultures of organizations.

 Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Widely recognized as an expert in consistently keeping the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding; Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Mentors and advises fellow senior leaders and other internal employees on effective communication techniques.

 Continuous Improvement
Consistently and proactively reviews processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs with fellow senior managers, other people throughout the organization and external customers. Consistently and proactively identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; explores relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Serves as a role model and guides others in generating ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently and proactively tests solutions; gathers feedback from fellow senior managers, people throughout the organization, and external customers on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.

 Planning And Organizing
Clearly defines and communicates more critical and less critical work group activities and assignments to department; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Identifies areas for improved resource allocation. Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own and others' work and communicates time allotments to involved parties; avoids scheduling conflicts. Provides direction to middle managers to better utilize internal and external resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools); coordinates with fellow senior managers and external partners to improve organizational work flow. Sets example for managers by dealing with unexpected priorities effectively. Technical


 Communications Planning
Advanced, expert in the communication planning process. Ability to advise or provide support to middle managers to ensure effective performance in the creation and implementation of communication plans, strategies and tactics for a broad range of complex issues.

 Media Relations
Advanced, expert knowledge of media relations tools and processes and the ability to advise or provide support to middle managers to ensure effective performance on a broad range of complex, high visibility issues.

 Professional Writing
Advanced, expert writing ability and knowledge of the most appropriate communications approach. Ability to provide strategic guidance to middle managers to meet customer requirements on high visibility issues.

Typical Education/Experience

Other Job related information

This position requires an experienced communicator with proven leadership skills, a strong understanding of the defense industry, aerospace and the Washington, D.C. environment. Ability to work in a collaborative and virtual environment is paramount. It also requires typically 13-15 years of relevant experience. Must demonstrate ability to: Analyze and understand broad business objectives to develop innovative communications strategies. Apply advanced/expert writing skills to various communication materials (e.g., news releases, news and feature articles, promotional materials, brochures, web communications, presentations, speeches) to meet customer requirements. Identify, create and execute a hierarchy of activities and tasks based on criticality; adjust priorities when appropriate. Effectively allocate own time to complete work, and coordinate own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts and maximize resources. Develop and sustain productive, high-level customer relationships; actively seek information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; consider how complex decisions/actions/plans will affect Boeing; respond quickly to meet significant division related needs and resolve complex problems. Strong attention to detail and follow-through, and the ability to work within all levels of the Boeing team are also required.

*** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.***

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