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Strategy Analysis Manager

The UAS Division Strategic Development manager is responsible for developing best in class strategic insights and business strategies to drive profitable growth for Boeing Military Aircrafts UAS division. Responsibilities include: developing strategic rationale, cultivating merger and acquisition candidates, managing enterprise alliances, and conducting competitive assessments in the Unmanned Systems market space. In addition this function participates in the annual strategic planning process and helps guide the internal and external communication of strategy. Other key responsibilities of this position include managing the development and integration of the UAS Division strategy materials, assessment of market opportunities, capability gaps and technology opportunities; analysis and understanding of market segmentation, adjacencies and competitors; evaluation, assessment and recommendation of strategic initiatives. A successful candidate should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the big picture, and be able to effectively assess options and develop concise, cogent strategic insights. Must be extremely proficient in the creation and preparation of high-quality, zero-defect analyses, briefings and presentations. The candidate should exhibit clear, effective and organized written communications. Experience with financial modeling, spreadsheets and assessment of financial data. Effectively participates in meetings; good listener, answers questions succinctly and communicates effectively both to senior executives and more junior personnel. Exhibits an ability to work across the organization to quickly gather and integrate materials into cogent presentations. Demonstrated experience in strategic development. Ability to quickly frame the problem, approach and hypothesis. Ability to focus analysis and close gaps in information and analysis to support strategic decisions. Demonstrated ability to generate insights from quantitative and qualitative data to identify/explain trends, implications and strategic options. Ability to learn quickly from subject matter experts. Ability to manage own work to high-quality on-time completion and manage employees who are analyzing and developing marketing strategies and business acquisition opportunities.

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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 Adaptability
Understands and is generally involved in guiding changes in own and fellow middle managers' work and situations; explains the logic or basis for change to first level managers, fellow middle managers, and employees throughout the organization; acts as a resource on information about changes affecting own and fellow middle managers' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow middle managers and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.

 Building Positive Relationship
Consistently and proactively builds effective working relationships with employees, peers (e.g., fellow middle 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 department. Places higher priority on department 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 (Financial) Acumen
Accurately performs substantial quantitative financial calculations and/or understands and explains the implications of financial graphs, charts, tables, etc to team members and fellow middle managers. Integrates financial data effectively allowing for the identification of key issues, decision-making criteria, and the determination of strategies and plans. Uses appropriate financial strategies and systems to maximize cash flow and limit risk to the organization.

 Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps 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. Advises fellow middle managers and other internal employees in effective communication techniques

 Cross Functional Partnerships
Analyzes the organization and own area to identify key relationships that should be initiated or improved to further the attainment of own area's goals; exchanges information with potential partner areas to clarify partnership benefits and potential problems; collaboratively determines the scope and expectations of the partnership so that both areas' needs can be met; collaboratively determines courses of action to realize mutual goals; facilitates agreement on each partner's responsibilities and needed support; places higher priority on organization's goals than on own area's goals; anticipates effects of own area's actions and decisions on partners; influences direct reports, own manager, and fellow middle managers to support partnership objectives; implements effective means for monitoring and evaluating the partnership process and the attainment of mutual goals.

 Establish Strategic Direction
Identifies/recognizes the need for additional information and obtains it by clearly describing what needs to be known and the means to obtain it. Asks relevant and specific questions of fellow middle managers, internal employees and customers to verify facts and obtain additional information. Organizes qualitative information and data to identify/explain trends, problems, and their causes; compares, contrasts, and combines information to identify underlying issues. Sees associations between seemingly independent problems or events to recognize trends, problems, and possible cause-effect relationships. Organizes and manipulates quantitative data to identify/explain trends and problems and their causes; generates options to achieve a long-range goal or vision. Develops decision criteria considering relevant factors (e.g., cost, benefits, risks, timing, buy-in, and organizational goals and values) and the decision's impact on employees, the company, and customers; considers the opportunities and risks associated with various options; selects the course of action with the highest probability of success. Analyzes short- and long-term strategic goals and determines long-range objectives; develops broad, initial timelines based on these strategic goals. Identifies the critical tasks and resources (including people) necessary to achieve the desired objectives; takes action to ensure superior execution. Technical


 Market Environment Analysis
Advanced ability to collect, organize, synthesize and analyze data (e.g. market, customer, competitor, economic and technology analysis). Ability to identify and close gaps in information and analysis to support a strategic decision.

Typical Education/Experience

Other Job related information

Preference for candidates with experience in Unmanned Systems. MBA or equivalent preferred. This position affords the candidate opportunities to work across the entire range of UAS businesses and markets, providing the broadest possible perspective on the strategic challenges and opportunities. Scope includes: Understanding core products, markets and capabilities; determining emerging customer wants, needs and desires; analyzing competitors' plans for growth; assessing gapes in divisioin's capabilities and option to fill those gaps.

*** 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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The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process.