http://www.flightglobal.com/jobsFlight Jobshttp://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/business-and-planning-analyst-34-sbinet-program-al-alabama-200645942.htmMon, 23 Nov 2009 15:50:55 +0000204636Security Border Initiative Network (SBInet) program Senior Business Planning Analyst supporting the program in the financial management and integration of task order data to conduct business planning analyst roles involving cost and schedule tasks. The position will prepare, report and analyze schedule, forecast and budget data for Integrate Product Teams (IPT) and Control Account Managers (CAM) on the program. Ability to coordinate consolidates, analyze and maintain data coming from the financial information management systems. Ability to coordinate and conduct Estimates at Completion (EACs) and develop financial charts for program visibility. Experience in the preparation and presentation of schedule, financial and performance data to management and team members. The position will coordinate IPT and CAM budget memos, coordinate team Integrated Baseline Reviews, managing baseline changes, and preparing and reporting to program management on performance status. This position will be work with task order analysts and schedulers to ensure the integrity of the performance measurement baseline. Competencies General Communication Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. 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. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Contributing To Team Success Makes procedural or process suggestions to work group members, other internal employees, and occasionally external customers for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals; listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents; shares important or relevant information with the team; adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team. Decision Making Recognizes a wide range of potentially difficult issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and occasionally with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Identifies the need for and collects information to better understand difficult issues, problems, and opportunities. Integrates information from a wide variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing difficult problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates and/or makes recommendations for decision criteria based on issue complexity; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Includes fellow work group members, employees across the organization, and occasionally external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Managing Work Identifies critical and less critical activities and tasks within own and other work groups; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level. Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers. Budgeting & Estimating Basic - Complete knowledge of budgeting tools (e.g., cost benefit analysis, estimates-at-completion [EAC], management estimate-at-completion [MEAC]) and estimating techniques (e.g., improvement curve theory, parametric estimates, standard hour estimates, zero-base estimates). Preferred - Extensive, specialized of budgeting tools (e.g., cost benefit analysis, estimates-at-completion [EAC], management estimate-at-completion [MEAC]) and estimating techniques (e.g., improvement curve theory, parametric estimates, standard hour estimates, zero-base estimates). Business Case Analysis Basic - Complete knowledge of business case analysis to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation. Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of business case analysis to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation. Typical Education/Experience Level 3 - Bachelor's and typically proven related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 4 - Bachelor's degree and typically proven related work experience, a Master's degree and typically proven related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information The successful candidate must currently possess or be able to favorably pass a background investigation, with approval from Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Security Programs Division. Position requires Earned Value Management (EVM) experience and desires experience with Cost, Schedule, Planning, and Reporting (CSPR) (Cobra/Open Plan Professional (OPP)), Integrated Management Information Control System (IMICS) and e-CAM Notebook. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/supplier-program-management-56-ca-california-200645932.htmMon, 23 Nov 2009 15:41:52 +0000204413Overall supplier program manager lead in Boeing Tactical Wheel Vehicle Division projects. Responsibilities include sourcing strategies and contract development with automotive engineering, drivetrain and power management systems. Coordinates or supports the evaluation of supplier proposals (government and commercial), including terms and conditions, pricing, schedule, risk assessment, best value, technical considerations of products/services to fulfill the customer requirement. May establish and lead the negotiation team in discussions with the supplier to achieve desired business unit or program goals. Manages all aspects of supplier relationship and performance throughout all contract phases. Collects and analyzes supplier performance data to assure supplier performance meets all Boeing requirements. Provides technical and business direction to suppliers by developing plans to improve performance and ensure contractual requirements are fulfilled. Integrates overall procurement activities by creating the supplier management plan to manage the work with suppliers in order to fulfill customer requirements. Identifies, establishes and maintains priorities for deliveries, necessary supplier corrective actions and resolution of issues to ensure contractual compliance. Communicates across stakeholders to report status and concerns, and to achieve compliance with Boeing procurement strategy and contractual compliance. Leads contract performance reviews, regular site visits, design reviews, prototype and production readiness reviews, lean assessments, and metrics. Continuously improves supplier performance and lower supplier cost. Identifies supplier capacity/capability to perform current and projected work statement, support Boeing procurement strategy and contractual compliance. Manages plan activities to ensure that supplier produces conforming and compliant products on time. Provides technical assistance to ensure cost, delivery schedule compliance and product conformity. Competencies General Build Positive Relationships Leads efforts to consistently and proactively build effective working relationships with other team leaders, managers and internal employees. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Consistently and proactively seeks and expands on original ideas from fellow team leaders, managers and other internal employees enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on team, project, and/or organization goals than on own goals. Is called upon to mentor others in gaining agreement from fellow team leaders, managers and internal employees 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 Advanced understanding of how the business and organization work and why; knowledgeable in current and develops future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the business and organization; thorough understanding of the competition; understands how tactics work in the marketplace. Accomplishes tasks and influences change through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures; helps others understand and work effectively within the cultures of the organization. Communication Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Guiders others in keeping their audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames highly complex and or advanced information in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Regularly 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 project leads and other internal employees on effective communication techniques. Cross Functional Partnerships Analyzes the organization, potential external partners, 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 team leaders, managers and internal employees 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 team leaders, managers and internal employees support partnership objectives. Implements effective means for monitoring and evaluating the partnership process and the attainment of mutual goals. Project Management Recognized enterprise experience in creating comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for significant organization, enterprise and business unit projects identifying time frames for key project milestones and ensure alignment of sub tier activities for overall project visibility, tracking and completion. Directs and manages more complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities. Independently identifies project resource requirements, integrates and directs multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Collaborates with others on the most complex projects assigned. As an enterprise role model demonstrates ability to direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide or extremely complex large-scale projects. Identifies and resolves any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project. Technical Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level. Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the enterprise level. Contract Structure and Terms Basic - Advanced, expert knowledge of contract structure, to draft and document unique and complex proposals and agreements in a form that meets legal/business requirements. Preferred - Highly advanced, expert knowledge of contract structure and terminology related to specified work. Engineering Processes Basic - Advanced/expert knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Advanced/expert knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business). Preferred - Highly advanced, expert knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Highly advanced, expert knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business). Industry Awareness Basic - Advanced/expert understanding to build and use of industry knowledge for planning and performance accomplishment. This includes broad knowledge of competition and strategic partners. Preferred - Highly advanced/expert understanding to build and use of industry knowledge for planning and performance accomplishment. This includes broad knowledge of competition and strategic partners. Project Leadership Basic - Advanced/expert ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide and/or extremely complex large scale projects. Advanced/expert ability to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project. Preferred - Highly advanced, expert ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide and/or extremely complex large-scale projects. Highly advanced, expert ability to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project. Typical Education/Experience Level 5 - Technical bachelor's degree and typically proven related work experience or a Master's degree with a PhD degree with typically proven related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study. Level 6 - Technical bachelor's degree and typically proven related work experience or a Master's degree with typically a PhD degree with typically proven related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study. Other Job related information Strong supplier management with experience in contracts, operations and engineering to support wheeled vehicle programs (especially truck, automotive, tactical / military wheeled vehicles). Hybrid drivetrain experience is a plus. Approximately 90% of time will be spent in the Southern California area. Ability to travel on short notice and for extended periods is 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/business-planning-analyst-34-sbinet-program-al-alabama-200645412.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:48 +0000192250Security Border Initiative Network (SBInet) program Senior Business Planning Analyst supporting the program in the financial management and integration of task order data to conduct business planning analyst roles involving cost and schedule tasks. The position will prepare, report and analyze schedule, forecast and budget data for Integrate Product Teams (IPT) and Control Account Managers (CAM) on the program. Ability to coordinate consolidates, analyze and maintain data coming from the financial information management systems. Ability to coordinate and conduct Estimates at Completion (EACs) and develop financial charts for program visibility. Experience in the preparation and presentation of schedule, financial and performance data to management and team members. The position will coordinate IPT and CAM budget memos, coordinate team Integrated Baseline Reviews, managing baseline changes, and preparing and reporting to program management on performance status. This position will be work with task order analysts and schedulers to ensure the integrity of the performance measurement baseline. Competencies General Communication Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. 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. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Contributing To Team Success Makes procedural or process suggestions to work group members, other internal employees, and occasionally external customers for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals; listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents; shares important or relevant information with the team; adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team. Decision Making Recognizes a wide range of potentially difficult issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and occasionally with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Identifies the need for and collects information to better understand difficult issues, problems, and opportunities. Integrates information from a wide variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing difficult problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates and/or makes recommendations for decision criteria based on issue complexity; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Includes fellow work group members, employees across the organization, and occasionally external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Managing Work Identifies critical and less critical activities and tasks within own and other work groups; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level. Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers. Budgeting & Estimating Basic - Complete knowledge of budgeting tools (e.g., cost benefit analysis, estimates-at-completion [EAC], management estimate-at-completion [MEAC]) and estimating techniques (e.g., improvement curve theory, parametric estimates, standard hour estimates, zero-base estimates). Preferred - Extensive, specialized of budgeting tools (e.g., cost benefit analysis, estimates-at-completion [EAC], management estimate-at-completion [MEAC]) and estimating techniques (e.g., improvement curve theory, parametric estimates, standard hour estimates, zero-base estimates). Business Case Analysis Basic - Complete knowledge of business case analysis to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation. Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of business case analysis to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation. Typical Education/Experience Level 3 - Bachelor's and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 4 - Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information The successful candidate must currently possess or be able to favorably pass a background investigation, with approval from Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Security Programs Division. Position requires Earned Value Management (EVM) experience and desires experience with Cost, Schedule, Planning, and Reporting (CSPR) (Cobra/Open Plan Professional (OPP)), Integrated Management Information Control System (IMICS) and e-CAM Notebook. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/technical-design-4-wa-washington-200644693.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:58:27 +0000191781Leads the development and maintenance of mechanical/structural engineering product definition. Oversees the development and design of layouts and the modification of existing designs to satisfy customer and production requirements. Develops product definition based upon Boeing requirements and parameters. Coordinates development of product definition with internal/external parties to ensure compliance with applicable standards, requirements and design parameters as well as product functionality. Integrates work statement, work scope and work transfer packages with internal and external customers to requirements. Oversees, directs and integrates product definition data packages, requirements and parameters across internal and external business partners and products to provide a functional end-product. Investigates and resolves complex manufacturing process or engineering related issues. Verifies accuracy of technical and non-technical data produced by others. Develops, validates and maintains new processes and procedures to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works under minimal direction. Competencies General Adaptability Fully understands changes in own and fellow senior employees' work and situations; is frequently called upon to explain the logic or basis for change to other employees; is generally seen as an expert on information about changes affecting own and fellow senior employees' jobs; occasionally mentors fellow employees around the change. 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 senior employees 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. Coaching/Teaching Consistently clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by guiding, seeking and giving information and checking for understanding. Consistently provides instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation in order to help other project managers, internal employees, and external customers develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Consistently gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Consistently establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping project leads, internal employees, and external customers feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Collaboration Consistently works effectively and cooperatively with team members and fellow project team leaders, other employees and external customers. Establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving less experienced employees and/or other project team leaders and external customers and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide assistance and/or project team leadership to other teams and/or employees when doing so would benefit the organization. Communication Consistently 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 even complex messages 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 project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques. Decision Making Consistently recognizes a wide range of complex, specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Steadily identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Regularly integrates complex information from a wide variety of sources; detects complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Consistently creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Regularly includes fellow project leads, employees across the organization, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Innovation Consistently identifies implicit assumptions in the way complex problems or situations are defined or presented. Sees alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of other project leads, internal employees or external customers. Consistently draws upon multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration. Combines ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought; views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms multiple approaches/solutions. Examines numerous potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any. Targets important areas for innovation and develops solutions that address meaningful issues in own work areas and thought the organization. Project Management Extensive experience in creating comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for significant Business Unit projects; identifies time frames for key project milestones and ensure alignment of sub tier activities for overall project visibility, tracking and completion. Directs and manages very complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities. Independently identifies project resource requirements, integrate and direct multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Collaborates with others on the most complex projects assigned. Ability to direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of the overall large scale and complex projects. Identifies and resolves any issues and provide solutions and or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project. Technical Computer Aided Design Tools Ability to manipulate complex computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (CATIA), Mentor Graphics, Unigraphics). Able to build and manipulate complex data sets, (e.g., compare CATIA to measurement data, create stereo lithography files). Design / Produce Process Extensive, specialized knowledge of Boeing design, production, and build processes (e.g., maintenance access solid, dependability cost model, produceability trade offs) to effectively influence product design. Engineering Processes Extensive and specialized knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Extensive and specialized knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business). Typical Education/Experience AA degree in related discipline and related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information Multiple positions in Everett, WA. CATIA V4/V5 Required. Enovia experience desired. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/office-administrator-c-wa-washington-200643460.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:56:18 +0000189386Support Supply Chain Management & Operations Program Management Office and other Executive leaders in the following tasks. Creates, edits and maintains electronic and written communication. Tracks and maintains information relative to department and business operations. Verbally communicates a wide variety of information to multiple audiences. Processes incoming and outgoing communication and correspondence to ensure proper dissemination of information. Prioritizes and schedules management-level employee time and availability for efficient use of time. Tracks and maintains designated conference room schedules for availability and efficient use of resources. Coordinates with the appropriate focal(s) to support the acquisition and maintenance of resources. Plans and implements logistics for executive level internal and external events. Coordinates and processes domestic and international business travel arrangements, monitors designated business traveler's logistics, generates expense reports and assists in reconciling corporate credit card changes to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement and verifies payments to corporate credit cards. Collects and compiles data to provide visibility of status for traveler's review and/or signature. Performs support to Airplane Programs and Supply Chain Management & Operations Executive Office Administrator's, and assist in supporting other leaders in Executive complex. Provides guidance for less experienced employees. Works under limited supervision. Competencies   General  Adaptability Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' 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 interorganizational employees and occasionally to 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.  Collaboration Works effectively and cooperatively with fellow employees, peers from other teams and/or parts of the organization and occasionally external customers; establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving others and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide help and/or leadership to other teams and/or employees and occasionally external customers when they need assistance.  Customer Focus Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs.  Decision Making Recognizes a wide range of potentially difficult issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and occasionally with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Identifies the need for and collects information to better understand difficult issues, problems, and opportunities. Integrates information from a wide variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing difficult problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates and/or makes recommendations for decision criteria based on issue complexity; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Includes fellow work group members, employees across the organization, and occasionally external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.  Initiating Action Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.  Managing Work Identifies critical and less critical activities and tasks within own and other work groups; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.  Work Standards Establishes criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts when appropriate. Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility; does not accept others' denial of responsibility without questioning. Technical  Boeing Knowledge Complete knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation.  Handling Boeing Proprietary Complete skill and ability to work with sensitive information, safeguarding confidential information and working with it dispassionately.  Information Technology Fluency Complete ability in the use of personal computing hardware and software to enter project information, such as, statements of work, resource identification and usage, task status, cost estimating and tracking, etc. Complete knowledge of processes and tools to maintain, archive, and retrieve digital files. Complete ability in constructing/building and providing reports and presentation material as needed for assigned projects. Complete knowledge of identifying and gaining approval of testing of established applications to meet project requirements. Typical Education/Experience   High school diploma or GED and typically 4 or more years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information   Location in Everett but ability to work in Longacres *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/export-integration-project-management-specialist-ids-45-ca-california-200643440.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:52:04 +0000189351This position is responsible for implementing Export Integration improvement initiatives as a Project Manager working within the Export Integration core team in IDS Program Management. The candidate will utilize their export control and project management knowledge to interface with programs/functions to identify key stakeholder project objectives and requirements. This position coordinates and clarifies the analysis with program and functional business partners to develop/coordinate implementation plans. Consults with executive leadership and integrates organizational strategy and company initiatives to develop project deliverables; presents plans to leadership for approval. The position requires the ability to synthesize inputs from a variety of sources and build consensus, to understand and communicate requirements, and to develop plans and lead projects requiring minimal supervision based on those plans. The ideal candidate is familiar with export requirements and leads others and directs all phases of assigned cross-organizational projects in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry. Provides in-depth analysis of culminating projects with lessons learned and historical reports for incorporation into future project plans. The Project Manager will utilize management forums, schedule and project management to provide status information on commitments, compliance to plan, and project performance status. Competencies General Continuous Improvement Consistently and proactively reviews complex and/or specialized processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own work group, throughout the organization, and with external customers. Identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; explores complex relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Consistently and proactively generates ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions; tests solutions; and gathers feedback from fellow project leads, internal employees and external customers on effectiveness. Reviews impact on baseline measures and modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness. Customer Focus Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions as a project team leader; develops and sustains productive customer relationships as they relate to project team leadership responsibilities; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how project level actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists other project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs. Decision Making Consistently recognizes a wide range of complex, specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Steadily identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Regularly integrates complex information from a wide variety of sources; detects complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Consistently creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Regularly includes fellow project leads, employees across the organization, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Gaining Commitment Describes expectations, goals, requests, or future states in a way that provides clarity and excites interest. Proactively seeks, gives, and summarizes information; consistently ensures that the situation/issue at hand is understood. Presents own ideas; seeks and develops suggestions of others; consistently makes procedural suggestions. Uses appropriate influence strategies (such as demonstrating benefits or giving rewards) to gain genuine agreement with fellow project leads, other internal employees, and customers; persists by using different approaches as needed to gain commitment. Summarizes outcomes of discussions and establishes next steps if needed; consistently and proactively establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Systems Thinking Consistently evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; frequently seeks input from other project leads and internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses extensive measurement systems to monitor the implementation. Technical Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers. Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level. Project Leadership Basic - Extensive and specialized ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of the overall large scale and complex projects. Extensive and specialized ability to identify and resolve project related issues and provide solutions and/or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project. Preferred - Advanced/expert ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide and/or extremely complex large scale projects. Advanced/expert ability to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project. Typical Education/Experience Level 4 - Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 5 - Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information Ideal candidate has Export Control knowledge or experience (emphasis on International Traffic in Arms Regulations) project management skills/experience and knowledge of IDS programs/products. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/programme-sourcing-manager-dorset-200642567.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 11:44:02 +0000186524Responsible working with the appropriate businesses functions to achieve a robust transfer from product development into volume production, to ensure cost effective solutions In addition, the Programme Sourcing Manager will provide support to the Commodity Managers to implement best practice strategic sourcing principles across a number of commodities, and generate cost reduction soutions. Support Lead PSM to ensure required Product Quality, Cost, & Delivery are delivered to programme and align with the Business Strategic needs. Coordinate Engineering, Programmes, ME, Sourcing , Procurement, Operations and Quality requirements to minimise overall programme timescales. Area Responsibilities Supply Chain Lifecycle Process :Support the coordination of the definition, implementation and development of Supply Chain processes that ensure Supply Chain departments are fully complying with lifecycle process Drive the up-skilling of Supply Chain staff in methods and practices utilised in line with lifecycle processes Supply Chain Strategy :Support and comply with Supply Chain strategies into potential new opportunities. Coordinate the implementation of Supply Chain strategies including make Vs buy decisions Bid Management :Suppport the generation of Supply Chain input into bids including provision of recurring and non-recurring costs as well as risks and opportunities Post contract award, ensure that an action plan is formulated and executed that ensures compliance with Supply Chain related customer requirements To assess any customer offset, transfer of technology or in-country manufacturing requirements and develop Supply Chain strategies Cost & Resource Management :Pre-bid ? Ensure Supply Chain provide appropriate recurring and non-recurring cost estimates into the bid team and ensure RC & NRC targets are set at contract award. In conjunction with SOIP process, identify capacity and lead-time issues of potential business opportunities and current development programmes, Design For Manufacture & Assembly Ensure all items are manufacturable and achieve target cost requirements. Coordinate cross-departmental cost reduction initiatives for development programmes. Coordinate the implementation of appropriate manufacturing facilities for development programmes Manufacturing Test Strategy: Coordinate the definition and implementation of production test strategies for all OE development products Configuration Control: To be the custodian of configuration requirement flow down and control Reporting : Provide concise weekly and monthly reports have an annual and interim performance development reviews with Manufacturing Engineering Manager To Performance Development Reviews Facilitate performance development reviews of NPI & Manufacturing Engineers Qualifications and Experience Manufacturing and Supply Chain experience, ideally with a design element. Good Knowledge of the Aerospace and Defence Industry Advanced levels of Business Acumen and Leadership Experience Possess Basis levels of Project management knowledge and improvement techniques Good knowledge in the skills, tools, techniques, disciplines, or processes used. Academic studies to HNC/ HND level, typically following professional qualification, or experience to equivalent depth, and or breadth. Has operated within a commercial role in a large multi division organisation. Experience of introducing new suppliers. Project/programme management Driving Licence Key measures and milestones RC and NRC product targets achieved (actual vs. budgeted). Time to market (Product Lead time reduction vs. targeted) Maintains and updates visual management board. Reports performance within area of control to PSM through weekly reports. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/commodity-manager-dorset-200642563.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 11:37:19 +0000186516Provide the business with a professional level of specialised skills and knowledge of the commodity, combining this with an extensive knowledge of business operations to generate a significant problem solving capability Operationally role success will be measured against your ability to apply technical excellence and a rigorous approach to problem identification and resolution, to provide effective solutions that fully satisfy business-wide development issues. Key responsibilities Product Development Accountable for the deliver of designed Commodity Strategy Accountable for the quality of the designated Commodity Strategy Responsible for, with support from the NPI, BD, and other key stakeholders, defining a strategic long term plan for your nominated commodity, to meet overall business objectives in alignment with directorate strategy. Taking consideration of supply preference, offset requirements, design ownership,, customer requirements, marketplace developments and technology movements Identify where new sources of supply will be required and which direction we wish to develop with current suppliers. Maintain , as appropriate , a broad knowledge of the assigned commodity market/s including technology development, price trends and major company alignments by carrying out research, attending industry forums and conducting technology reviews with key suppliers and organisations. With key stakeholders strategically select suppliers capable of meeting the commodity strategy, and support supplier assessments. Information Management Ensure all selection decisions are documented and available for scrutiny. Ensure the commodity strategy is shared, communicated and stored in an appropriate manner. Financial Management Ensure commodity Strategy addresses any costs/financial implications, and are cleared identified and communicated. Analysis of performance Ensure your Commodity Strategy is reviewed /refreshed on a regular basis Consult with relevant stakeholders to establish an objective perspective as to whether the CS is meeting business and customer requirements. You will have a in-depth knowledge of Low Cost Economies, in particular India You will be a strong visionary commodity strategist with exceptional capabilities in decision making and judgement. You will have very strong commercial ability You should have excellent leadership skills along with the presence and authority needed to make an impact at a senior level. Experience within an Aerospace/Engineering or defence environment Experience at a senior level, which will stand you in excellent stead for this demanding role You will be excellent at managing interfaces, both internal and external You will possess the ability to influence and motivate people at senior and other levels and be able to co-ordinate a large variety and complexity of inputs to create a strategic direction You will be qualified at degree level in a relevant engineering, business, commercial marketing discipline or have proven experience to demonstrate academic abilities at this level. Key measures and milestones Delivery of Low Cost Economy Commodity Strategy Achieve reduced RC product targets achieved (actual vs. budgeted). Develop Make vs. buy LCE model to aid identification of Candidates for LCE Time to market (Product Lead time reduction vs. targeted) Maintains and updates the team performance visual management board. Reports performance within area of control to H of P through weekly reports http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/commodity-manager-avionics-dorset-200642556.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 11:31:26 +0000186509Provide the business with a professional level of specialised skills and knowledge of the commodity, combining this with an extensive knowledge of business operations to generate a significant problem solving capability Operationally role success will be measured against your ability to apply technical excellence and a rigorous approach to problem identification and resolution, to provide effective solutions that fully satisfy business-wide development issues. Key responsibilities Product Development Accountable for the deliver of designed Commodity Strategy Accountable for the quality of the designated Commodity Strategy Responsible for, with support from the NPI, BD, and other key stakeholders, defining a strategic long term plan for your nominated commodity, to meet overall business objectives in alignment with directorate strategy. Taking consideration of supply preference, offset requirements, design ownership,, customer requirements, marketplace developments and technology movements Identify where new sources of supply will be required and which direction we wish to develop with current suppliers. Maintain , as appropriate , a broad knowledge of the assigned commodity market/s including technology development, price trends and major company alignments by carrying out research, attending industry forums and conducting technology reviews with key suppliers and organisations. With key stakeholders strategically select suppliers capable of meeting the commodity strategy, and support supplier assessments. Information Management Ensure all selection decisions are documented and available for scrutiny. Ensure the commodity strategy is shared, communicated and stored in an appropriate manner. Financial Management Ensure commodity Strategy addresses any costs/financial implications, and are cleared identified and communicated. Analysis of performance Ensure your Commodity Strategy is reviewed /refreashed on a regular basis Consult with relevant stakeholders to establish an objective perspective as to whether the CS is meeting business and customer requirements. Qualifications You will be a strong visionary commodity strategist with exceptional capabilities in decison making and judgement. You will have very strong commercial ability You should have excellent leadership skills along with the presence and authority needed to make an impact at a senior level. Experience within an Aerospace/Engineeringor defence environment Experience at a senior level,which will stand you in excellent stead for this demanding role You will be excellent at managing interfaces,both internal and external You will possess the ability to influence and motivate people at senior and other levels and be able to co-ordinate a large variety and complexity of inputs to create a strategic direction You will be qualified at degree levelin a relevant engineeering, business, commercial marketing discipline or have proven experience to demonstrate academic abilities at this level. Delivery of Avionics Commodity Strategy Achieve reduced RC product targets achieved (actual vs. budgeted). Develop Make v?s buy LCE model to aid identification of Candidates for LCE Time to market (Product Lead time reduction vs. targeted) Maintains and updates the team performance visual management board. Reports performance within area of control to Hof P through weekly reports http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/engineering-multi-skill-mgr-m-az-arizona-200642186.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 09:14:00 +0000186217This position will function as the EKV Team Operations Lead for the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) portion of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program. Responsibilities of this position include overall EKV project integration and management, change management, change integration, and change proposal development. The Operations Team Lead will be responsible for managing and controlling team cost, schedule, and technical baselines. Specific duties include management of the Raytheon EKV subcontract, preparation of RFPs and review of the Raytheon Proposal submittal, coordination of Raytheon PMEs in support of Boeing not-to-exceeds (NTEs) and ROMs, coordinate technical reviews with Senior Boeing and Government Leadership. Position will be responsible for the preparation and conduct of EKV TER presentation, inputs to Interceptor and Program Level Reviews, tracking EKV Metrics and action items. Proven experience in a leadership/management capacity is required. Proven experience as a Technical Supplier Manager on a large scale DOD program is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics is required. Proven experience with electronics systems - design, integration and test - is preferred. Proven experience with electro-mechanical systems is preferred. 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 General 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. Customer Focus Provides senior management direction for making customers and their needs a primary focus of direct report's job activities and actions; considers how direct report's decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents advanced information to executive level managers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities as they relate to customer needs; considers how project/program level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve problems; provides senior management level leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs; participate in the development of customer feedback systems to gauge customer satisfaction and makes adjustments to service as indicated by feedback. Decision Making Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed; consistently identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; integrates complex information from a variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; consistently formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; consistently includes fellow senior managers and employees across the organization in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Leading via Vision And Values Proactively assists others in understanding the organization's vision and values and their importance. Translates the vision and values into day-to-day activities and behaviors; guides and motivates fellow senior managers and individuals throughout the organization to take actions that support the vision and values. Takes actions, makes decisions, and shapes team or group priorities to reflect the organization's vision and values. Ties the vision and values directly into project framework; demonstrates impact of vision and values on customer perceptions. Recognizes and rewards colleagues whose actions support the organization's vision and values. Project Management Oversees execution of comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules created by direct reports (middle managers). Supports direct reports in management of complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi-regional and international activities. Provides guidance to direct reports in identifying project resource requirements and aids in integration of multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Provides tools and training to project managers to help streamline project management processes. Ensures collaboration of project managers with others on the most complex projects assigned. Fosters collaboration with fellow senior managers and across work functions to ensure that organizational resources are maximized. Maintains continuous communication with other leaders to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of multiple projects. Technical Engr Knowledge/Comprehension Advanced knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems. An expert ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables. Project Leadership Ability to provide guidance and assign responsibilities as a leader in support of the overall project. General ability to provide advice to subordinate managers on the activities and resources of assigned projects. Typical Education/Experience Other Job related information Position requires Current Secret - Eligibility o live and work in US required - Applicants MUST include their Security Clearance Level, Investigation Type and Investigation Date clearly on their resume. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/project-engineer-3-4-fleet-200641484.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 11:56:23 +0000184442Project Engineering position as the technical point of contact for internal and external customers for production and post production programs. Lead, coordinate, and work effectively with team members from various functions. Support the upfront development, interpretation, and understanding of customer requirements. Develop and recommend aircraft configurations and product improvements that satisfy customer requirements. Develop Statements of Work (SOW) for large complex programs, Engineering Change Proposals, and smaller Engineering Services Tasks. Review and negotiate engineering estimates with the IPTs and customers. Lead the team and be responsible for task execution in accordance with SOWs and effectively manage change throughout the project. Ensure engineering resource requirements and staffing forecasts are identified and maintained throughout the project life cycle. Demonstrates the ability to plan work, and develop/use meaningful metrics to evaluate project status. Other job responsibilities may include supporting Business Development (marketing assist and proposal development), Contracts (fact finding and negotiations), Export Compliance (technical support of Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA's), Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA's) and supporting the investigation of aircraft field service issues. This candidate should possess strong communication skills, technical competency, and skills with project management concepts/tools. Chinook experience and product knowledge is desired. Customer interface and some travel is expected. Competencies General Build Positive Relationships Builds effective working relationships within the work group, with interorganizational employees, and occasionally with external customers. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Seeks agreement from work group, with other employees, and occasionally with external customers 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. Communication Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. 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. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Cross Functional Partnerships Not Available Customer Focus Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs. Gaining Commitment Describes expectations, goals, requests, or future states in a way that provides clarity and generates interest. Seeks, gives, and summarizes information; ensures that the situation/issue at hand is understood by fellow work group members, other internal employees and customers. Presents own ideas; seeks and develops suggestions of others; consistently makes procedural suggestions. Uses appropriate influence strategies (such as demonstrating benefits or giving rewards) to gain genuine agreement with fellow work group members, other internal employees, and customers; uses different approaches as needed to gain commitment. Summarizes outcomes of discussions and establishes next steps if needed; consistently establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Project Management Experienced in creating comprehensive project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Directs and manages more complex project schedules; independently identifies project resource requirements, may collaborate with others on the most complex projects assigned or assist more experienced employees in complex large scale projects. Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project; leads and directs the activities and resources of assigned projects and supports higher graded employees in more large scale and complex projects. Technical Customer Knowledge Basic - Complete knowledge of techniques to help identify a customer's organization, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, problems, and other constraints in order to provide effective product support and technical issue resolution. Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of techniques to help identify a customer's organization, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, problems, and other constraints in order to provide effective product support and technical issue resolution. Design / Produce Process Basic - Complete knowledge of Boeing design, production, and build processes (e.g., maintenance access solid, dependability cost model, produceability trade offs) to effectively influence product design. Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of Boeing design, production, and build processes (e.g., maintenance access solid, dependability cost model, produceability trade offs) to effectively influence product design. Engr Knowledge & Comprehension Basic - Complete knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems. The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables. Preferred - Extensive knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems. The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables. Project Leadership Basic - Complete ability to accept, direct, and perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project. Complete ability to lead and direct the activities and resources of assigned projects and support higher graded employees in large scale and complex projects. Preferred - Extensive and specialized ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of the overall large scale and complex projects. Extensive and specialized ability to identify and resolve project related issues and provide solutions and/or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project. Typical Education/Experience Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and proven experience, Master's degree with experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and proven experience, Master's with proven experience or PhD with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Other Job related information Engineering support for proposals, contracted programs and fielded aircraft. Works under general direction to evaluate customer/operational needs and support customer requirements. Leads cross-organizational teams to resolve technical issues. Specific responsibilities include: 1) Organize statement of work and trouble shooting efforts across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and functional engineering departments 2) Provide technical coordination between external customer engineers and IPTs, 3) Assist Service Engineering in investigation of fleet issues and preparation of service bulletins/letters, 4) Participate in IPT meetings and information exchange, 5) Keep current on emerging requirements from proposals, production and fleet activities and provide direct feedback to IPTs and Support Services Team, and 6) Be willing to participate in support activities that are fleet related but not covered by contractor personnel. This position is in Philadelphia. Occasional travel to customer engineering locations will be 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/ethics-advisor-manager-m-va-virginia-200641466.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 11:41:45 +0000184423Manages employees and mid-level managers, providing advice, analysis and guidance in the application of company ethics policies. Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives. Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees and mid-level managers. Located in Washington, D.C., this highly visible manager position reports to the Director of Ethics and Business Conduct, Government and International Operations. The position includes the following duties: Program Management Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures. Leads process improvements. Manages the implementation of the ethics program Responsible for assuring that metrics are maintained, updated, and analyzed. Ethics Provides advice and guidance on the application of Boeing ethics policies to U.S. Government and international operations. Assists in the development of ethics strategies, goals and objectives. Provides technical management of suppliers Leadership Manages, develops and motivates a team of employees (ethics advisors) who are located in the US and internationally Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Proven ability to lead and develop the leadership skills of others 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   General  Building Organizational Talent Determines and advises own team and other senior managers on the mix and level of capability required by the business to support current and future objectives; assesses the key strengths and development opportunities of own and other groups; consistently and proactively identifies developmental assignments and the potential learning within the assignment; consistently and proactively matches assignments with individual developmental opportunities; provides high visibility to individuals with potential; offers challenging managerial assignments that build confidence and credibility; provides such individuals with a personal vision for this future; collaborates with other senior managers in aligning support systems, accountabilities, and incentives, which ensure a learning environment; serves as a role model in supporting and advocating deserving individuals; guides the development of appropriate recognition, rewards, and resources for strong performers; when necessary, defends strong performers, even in the face of challenges; collaborates with other senior managers in establishing organizational systems to encourage talented individuals to remain within the organization; addresses individuals' needs for flexibility within the organizational structure; provides a clear career path for talented individuals that provides challenge and career satisfaction.  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.  Building Trust Serves as a role model in demonstrating honesty; keeps commitments; behaves in a consistent manner. Proactively shares thoughts, feelings, and rationale so that fellow senior managers, executives, other people throughout the organization, and external customers understand personal positions. Consistently listens to others and objectively considers others' ideas and opinions, even when they conflict with one's own. Treats people with dignity, respect, and fairness; gives proper credit to others; stands up for deserving others and their ideas even in the face of resistance or challenge.  Change Management Serves as a role model in encouraging team members, fellow senior managers and people throughout the organization to question established work processes or assumptions, ask 'why' until underlying cause is discovered, and involves stakeholders in continuous improvement actions and alternatives. Consistently remains open to ideas offered by others; consistently supports and uses good ideas to solve problems or address issues; proactively recognizes and rewards team members, fellow middle managers and people throughout the organization who make useful changes. Proactively helps team members, fellow senior managers and people throughout the organization overcome resistance to change; shows empathy with people who feel loss as a result of change. Proactively minimizes complexities, contradictions, and paradoxes or reduces their impact on team members, fellow senior managers, people throughout the organization and external customers; fully understands and is heavily involved in establishing direction and smoothes the process of change.  Coaching/Teaching Consistently and proactively clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by seeking and giving information and checking for understanding. Serves as a role model in providing instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation in order to help other senior managers, people throughout the organization, and external customers develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Consistently and proactively gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Serves as a role model in establishing good interpersonal relationships by helping fellow senior managers, people throughout the organization and external customers feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.  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.  Customer Focus Provides senior management direction for making customers and their needs a primary focus of direct report's job activities and actions; considers how direct report's decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents advanced information to executive level managers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities as they relate to customer needs; considers how project/program level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve problems; provides senior management level leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs; participate in the development of customer feedback systems to gauge customer satisfaction and makes adjustments to service as indicated by feedback.  Driving for Business Results Serves as an enterprise role model in evaluating business opportunities and targeting those opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive business results. Identifies and sets performance goals for organization; works tenaciously toward and derives satisfaction from achieving stretch goals related to positive business results; remains self-disciplined; measures progress and evaluates results; reprioritizes as appropriate; prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with timely completion of important tasks.  Ethical Leadership Understands and promotes Boeing ethical principles within organization. Champions organizational initiatives that promote ethical behavior. Ensures organizational activities adhere to ethics principles. Recognizes and addresses unethical behavior through established processes. Promotes an ethical culture within the organization.  Motivating Others Creates a climate within the organization in which managers and their direct reports want to do their best. Instills a sense of purpose by communicating and creating buy-in with organizational vision, goals and objectives. Supports organizational events to recognize and reward employees. Rewards leadership team members for motivating their teams. Works to ensure members of the organization feel their work is important. Technical Typical Education/Experience   Other Job related information   Incumbent is responsible for managing the Boeing Government Operations and International Ethics Program and a team of advisors located in the Washington, D.C. (Roslyn, VA) office and elsewhere in the United States and at international sites. Ethics advisors handle sensitive inquiries, cases and investigations both internationally and within the U.S. Additionally, the position includes input on the design, implementation and support for major projects including: annual training, gift and gratuity compliance and data privacy/whistleblower initiatives. Working closely with the Law Department, requires analysis of requirements in each country of operation and with regulatory/oversight agencies. Works with other functional groups, including, the Law Department, Human Resources, Internal Audit and others. Develops the implementation tactics for meeting government operations and international ethics strategy, at all subsidiaries. Requires the ability to exercise professional judgment in circumstances where a clear answer is not always evident. Manages with maximum efficiency and with the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality. Expert in tailoring programs for specific business, customer and country cultural and legal needs. Works with U.S. government, international commercial aircraft and defense customers, suppliers and vendors when ethical issues arise, including resolution of ethical disputes, corrective action, and identification of process improvements. Assists with identifying and utilizing best practices, benchmarking, and continuous improvement. Finally, this position works with domestic and international government ethics officials and with industry groups in the formulation of regulations and best practices, where assigned. 5 to 10 years of experience in ethics, compliance or related legal function as well as three or more years of experience in a significant role managing ethics and business conduct or compliance programs. Experience managing international employees and programs. Bachelors degree required. J.D. strongly recommended Demonstrated leadership in the ethics community and professional associations strongly preferred. Prior work experience with Department of Defense and federal government audit and investigative agencies. Experience with federal, state and local lobbying and gift/gratuities rules. Comfortable working with government ethics officials with demonstrated ability to shape ethics policy and reach compromises with all stakeholders. Strong communications, negotiations, training, and organization skills, as well as ability to work with a team located throughout the world. Ability to work in matrix situation and ability to maintain confidential information, required. Ability to travel throughout the U.S. and internationally and work non-standard hours due to time zone differences. Strong computer and data analysis skills 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/10x-lean-project-engineer-6-al-alabama-200641476.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:06:13 +0000184035The MDS Engineering Lean+ Project Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing tasks to meet site and Division goals on cost reduction and estimate at complete (EAC) savings through application of Lean+ principles. The successful candidate will work with MDS functional engineering managers, program personnel, and senior management to initiate 10X brainstorming sessions, establish execution plans, and schedule activities to ensure successful completion of 10X projects. Additional responsibilities include: identification and resolution of barriers and issues to enable project completion; development of metrics to track and status project progress; timely reporting to MDS and IDS management; coordination with IDS Engineering Lean Office. The project lead will provide lean/10X consultation services and training to MDS personnel. The successful candidate will coordinate 10x project activities between the 10X team and program Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to obtain and document appropriate EAC reductions. Additionally, the project lead will represent Missile Defense Systems (MDS) on related Boeing and IDS initiatives and activities. Competencies   General  Cross Functional Partnerships Analyzes the organization, potential external partners, and own area to identify key relationships that should be initiated or improved to further the attainment of organizational goal. Exchanges information with fellow senior team leaders, team leaders, senior managers and internal employees 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 fellow senior team leaders, team leaders, senior managers throughout the organization and in partner organizations to support partnership objectives. Implements effective means for monitoring and evaluating the partnership process and the attainment of mutual goals.  Gaining Commitment Serves as an enterprise wide level role model in describing expectations, goals, requests, or future states in a way that provides clarity and excites interest. Proactively seeks, gives, and summarizes information; consistently ensures that the situation/issue at hand is understood. Dynamically presents own ideas; seeks and develops suggestions of others; consistently makes procedural suggestions. Uses a wide variety of appropriate influence strategies (such as demonstrating benefits or giving rewards) to gain genuine agreement with fellow senior team leaders, senior managers, and internal employees; persists by using different approaches as needed to gain commitment. Summarizes outcomes of discussions and establishes next steps if needed; consistently and proactively establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.  Planning And Organizing Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments as they relate to very complex situations; effectively adjusts priorities when appropriate. Proactively determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Effectively allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; consistently avoids scheduling conflicts. Mentors team leaders on effective planning and organizing. Effectively takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; proactively coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.  Project Management Recognized industry expertise in creating comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for extremely complicated and significant projects. Directs and manages the most complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities. Independently identifies project resource requirements, integrates and directs multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Collaborates with others on the most complex projects assigned. As an enterprise role model, demonstrates ability to direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide or extremely complex large-scale projects. Mentors senior project leaders to help them identify and resolve issues to ensure successful completion of projects. Technical  Boeing Knowledge Highly advanced/expert knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation.  Engineering Processes Highly advanced, expert knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Highly advanced, expert knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).  Influencing Others Demonstrates highly advanced/expert understanding and is viewed as a role model in the ability to state what is needed to persuade and convince others without causing defensiveness and to inspire others to take action. Builds relationships to gain support and commitment from others, promotes ideas with enthusiasm, conviction and assertiveness. Provides compelling rationale for arguments and uses appropriate level of persistence on activities requiring ingenuity and innovative solutions. Serves as a mentor to others.  Project Leadership Highly advanced, expert ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide and/or extremely complex large-scale projects. Highly advanced, expert ability to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project. Typical Education/Experience   Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 20 or more years' experience, Master's with 18 or more years' experience or PhD with 15 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Other Job related information   Required: Demonstrated ability to plan and implement engineering project involving multiple disciplines. Demonstrated lead experience organizing and focusing teams to execute engineering project plans on schedule. Knowledge of program cost accounting practices and earned value management principles. Demonstrated understanding of lean fundamentals and principles. Demonstrated ability to achieve results using resources outside of direct control. Experience briefing executive management or senior level customers. Preferred education, skills & experience: Project engineering experience on multiple MDS programs with engineering experience on GMD preferred. CAM experience. Experience working with IDS Lean Office on implementation of lean principles. Project or program management coursework, certification or degree. Lead role in significant engineering process improvement project. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/program-export-focal-4-5-ca-california-200639944.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:29:24 +0000182583The candidate chosen for this position will serve as a Program Export Focal for C-17 Programs. Boeing's export compliance strategy includes an organization in Corporate that has company-wide responsibilities for Export-Import (Global Trade Controls). Each business unit in Boeing also has embedded organizations that manage the responsibilities for export controls on behalf of those businesses. The individuals who perform this role report into the programs as Program Export Focals (PEFs) and perform this role full-time for IDS (Integrated Defense Systems) Program Management. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who, ideally, has experience or familiarity with export controls, but also has skills and interest related to Program Management and the way export control requirements and related schedules are actually implemented in the business. This position oversees execution of export control strategies. This Program Export Focal (PEF) position is responsible for implementing export compliance processes and analyzing the program's statement of work in order to identify and address export compliance requirements. The candidate facilitates the development and integration of strategic license plans that enable the program to integrate its business opportunities and goals with schedules to obtain export authorizations and present plans to leadership for approval. The program export focal will utilize their program knowledge and interface with multiple functions to ensure export authorization request packages are complete, accurate and timely and that records in support of export authorizations are properly maintained. The program export focal will leverage Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) to execute export control responsibilities, including integration into the Integrated Master Schedule, identification of risks, issues, and opportunities and the development/execution of mitigation plans as needed. The position will coordinate commitments with internal and external stakeholders, monitor day-to-day program export activities and advise program personnel on use of export processes and tools. The PEF coordinates and clarifies the analysis with business partners to develop and validate implementation plans. PEFs utilize management forums to communicate status information on commitments, compliance to plan, and process health measures. The position requires the ability to synthesize inputs from a variety of sources and build consensus, to understand and communicate requirements, and to develop plans and lead projects based on those plans. The program export focal will also represent their programs for IDS and enterprise activities as needed and the ideal candidate will provide coaching and guidance to less experienced program export focals and program personnel. The candidate will be a part of the IDS Program Export Focal community of practice where best practices and lessons learned are shared by PEFs across IDS programs. Competencies General Building A Successful Team Ensures that the purpose and importance of the team are clarified (e.g., team has a clear charter or mission statement); guides the setting of specific and measurable team goals and objectives. Helps to clarify roles and responsibilities of team members; helps ensure that necessary steering, review, or support functions are in place. Makes procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to team accomplishments. Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents. Shares important or relevant information with the team. Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team. Continuous Improvement Consistently and proactively reviews complex and/or specialized processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own work group, throughout the organization, and with external customers. Identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; explores complex relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Consistently and proactively generates ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions; tests solutions; and gathers feedback from fellow project leads, internal employees and external customers on effectiveness. Reviews impact on baseline measures and modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness. Customer Focus Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions as a project team leader; develops and sustains productive customer relationships as they relate to project team leadership responsibilities; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how project level actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists other project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs. Decision Making Consistently recognizes a wide range of complex, specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Steadily identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Regularly integrates complex information from a wide variety of sources; detects complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Consistently creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Regularly includes fellow project leads, employees across the organization, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Technical Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers. Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level. Project Leadership Basic - Extensive and specialized ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of the overall large scale and complex projects. Extensive and specialized ability to identify and resolve project related issues and provide solutions and/or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project. Preferred - Advanced/expert ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide and/or extremely complex large scale projects. Advanced/expert ability to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project. Typical Education/Experience Level 4 - Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 5 - Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more areas: export control background with emphasis on detailed knowledge of the ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), experience with GS&S (Global Services and Support) business structure and concept of operations, experience in scheduling or project management, an active security clearance or ability to obtain one, and familiarity with Boeing export compliance processes and tools. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/project-management-specialist-45-ca-california-200639297.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 13:46:07 +0000182277This position is responsible for implementing Export Integration improvement initiatives as a Project Manager working within the Export Integration core team in IDS Program Management. The candidate will utilize their export control and project management knowledge to interface with programs/functions to identify key stakeholder project objectives and requirements. This position coordinates and clarifies the analysis with program and functional business partners to develop/coordinate implementation plans. Consults with executive leadership and integrates organizational strategy and company initiatives to develop project deliverables; presents plans to leadership for approval. The position requires the ability to synthesize inputs from a variety of sources and build consensus, to understand and communicate requirements, and to develop plans and lead projects requiring minimal supervision based on those plans. The ideal candidate is familiar with export requirements and leads others and directs all phases of assigned cross-organizational projects in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry. Provides in-depth analysis of culminating projects with lessons learned and historical reports for incorporation into future project plans. The Project Manager will utilize management forums, schedule and project management to provide status information on commitments, compliance to plan, and project performance status. Competencies General Continuous Improvement Consistently and proactively reviews complex and/or specialized processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own work group, throughout the organization, and with external customers. Identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; explores complex relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Consistently and proactively generates ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions; tests solutions; and gathers feedback from fellow project leads, internal employees and external customers on effectiveness. Reviews impact on baseline measures and modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness. Customer Focus Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions as a project team leader; develops and sustains productive customer relationships as they relate to project team leadership responsibilities; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how project level actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists other project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs. Decision Making Consistently recognizes a wide range of complex, specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Steadily identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Regularly integrates complex information from a wide variety of sources; detects complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Consistently creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Regularly includes fellow project leads, employees across the organization, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Gaining Commitment Describes expectations, goals, requests, or future states in a way that provides clarity and excites interest. Proactively seeks, gives, and summarizes information; consistently ensures that the situation/issue at hand is understood. Presents own ideas; seeks and develops suggestions of others; consistently makes procedural suggestions. Uses appropriate influence strategies (such as demonstrating benefits or giving rewards) to gain genuine agreement with fellow project leads, other internal employees, and customers; persists by using different approaches as needed to gain commitment. Summarizes outcomes of discussions and establishes next steps if needed; consistently and proactively establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Systems Thinking Consistently evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; frequently seeks input from other project leads and internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses extensive measurement systems to monitor the implementation. Technical Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers. Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level. Project Leadership Basic - Extensive and specialized ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of the overall large scale and complex projects. Extensive and specialized ability to identify and resolve project related issues and provide solutions and/or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project. Preferred - Advanced/expert ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide and/or extremely complex large scale projects. Advanced/expert ability to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project. Typical Education/Experience Level 4 - Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 5 - Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information Ideal candidate has Export Control knowledge or experience (emphasis on International Traffic in Arms Regulations) project management skills/experience and knowledge of IDS programs/products. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/export-integration-processestoolstraining-senior-manager-tx-texas-200637686.htmFri, 13 Nov 2009 11:59:45 +0000178914An exciting opportunity exists for an individual to lead the Processes, Tools, and Training team within the Export Integration organization that is part of IDS Program Management. This position will plan, commit and deploy resources to complete specific projects and deliverables that support organizational objectives and customer requirements. The individual will provide direction and oversight to multiple teams to ensure successful project completion and will provide status information on commitments and performance to plan to executive leadership. This position requires establishing partnerships and relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders, the application of Lean+ principles, development/execution of integrated plans, and use of metrics to monitor process performance. This individual is a member of the Export Integration Leadership Team and will be involved in the development of organizational strategies, objectives and plans. The successful candidate will manage and motivate employees while also providing developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities, and will have a strong leadership track record, experience in working with senior leaders and executives, and the ability to understand decision implications on the larger system. The ideal candidate is familiar with export control requirements (particularly ITAR), Program Management Best Practices, Lean+ tools, and project management standards, as well as having experience with IDS products and leading functional teams. 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   General  Building A Successful Team Works with other middle managers to ensure the purpose and importance of the teams are clarified (e.g., team has a clear charter or mission statement); guides the setting of specific and measurable team goals and objectives. Works with other middle managers to help clarify roles and responsibilities of team members; helps ensure that necessary steering, review, or support functions are in place. Works with other middle managers to make procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to team accomplishments. Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents. Shares important or relevant information with other middle managers and the team. Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.  Continuous Improvement Consistently and proactively reviews processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs with fellow middle managers and other people throughout the organization. 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. Consistently and proactively generates ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently and proactively tests solutions; gathers feedback from fellow middle managers, and other people throughout the organization on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.  Customer Focus Provides middle management direction for making customers and their needs a primary focus of direct report's job activities and actions; considers how direct report's decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents higher level project information to senior level managers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities as they relate to customer needs; considers how project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve problems; provides middle level leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs; participate in the development of customer feedback systems to gauge customer satisfaction and makes adjustments to service as indicated by feedback.  Motivating Others Creates a climate within the department in which team members want to do their best. Instills a sense of purpose by communicating and creating buy-in with organizational vision, goals and objectives. Supports departmental events to recognize and reward employees. Rewards direct reports for motivating their workgroups. Works to ensure members of the department feel their work is important.  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 managers to better utilize internal and external resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools); coordinates with fellow middle level managers and external partners to improve organizational work flow. Sets example for managers by dealing with unexpected priorities effectively.  Project Management Oversees execution of comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules created by direct reports. Supports direct reports in management of complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi-regional and international activities. Provides guidance to direct reports in identifying project resource requirements and aids in integration of multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Provides tools and training to project managers to help streamline project management processes. Ensures collaboration of project managers with others on the most complex projects assigned. Fosters collaboration with fellow middle managers and across work functions to ensure that organizational resources are maximized. Maintains continuous communication with project managers to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of multiple projects. Technical  Project Leadership Ability to assign responsibilities and work tasks as a project leader in support of the overall project. Ability to lead and provide advice to subordinate managers on the activities and resources of assigned projects. Typical Education/Experience   Other Job related information   The preferred candidate communicates effectively (written and oral), demonstrates Boeing leadership attributes, inspires trust, works well cross-functionally and across organizational boundaries, and is familiar with export controls (emphasis on ITAR). A successful candidate will also have proven experience leading teams, managing processes and have a working knowledge of process improvement derived from experience. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/ares-i-supplier-program-management-6-al-alabama-200637641.htmThu, 12 Nov 2009 17:04:50 +0000177672The ARES I Program is seeking an expert Supplier Program Manager for propulsion and pyrotechnics supplier(s). The selected candidate will manage a major subcontractor or a combination of several medium to small subcontracts. The critical Supplier Program Management responsibilities include: establishing and continually strengthening the partner relationship between Boeing and the supplier(s). Ability to monitor supplier business health. Ability to address Boeing concerns with supplier as s well as supplier concerns with Boeing. Serves as the primary contact and leader for the Boeing/supplier team. Communicates across stakeholders to report status and concerns, and to achieve compliance with Boeing procurement strategy and contractual compliance. The selected candidate will lead in sourcing and business development strategy and contract development across the enterprise. Provide comprehensive industry intelligence to others, coordinates or supports the evaluation of supplier proposals, including terms and conditions, pricing, schedule, risk assessment, best value, technical considerations, etc., of products/services to identify the appropriate supplier to fulfill the customer requirement. May establish and lead the negotiation team in discussions with the supplier to achieve desired business unit or program goals. Manage all aspects of supplier relationship and performance throughout all contract phases. Collect and analyze supplier performance data to assure supplier performance meets all Boeing requirements. Provide technical and business direction to suppliers by developing plans to improve performance and ensure contractual requirements are fulfilled. May serve as team leader of cross-company teams. Integrates enterprise-wide procurement activities by participating on cross functional teams and consulting with executive level supplier focal to plan and manage work with suppliers in order to meet multiple business objectives. Respond to industry-wide program or in-service issue(s). Conduct on-site evaluations, root-cause analysis and identifies solutions to establish the basis for recovery plans, corrective action and preventative actions. Work across organization/enterprise to determine priorities for deliveries, necessary supplier corrective actions and resolution of issues to ensure contractual compliance. Communicate across stakeholders to report status and concerns and to achieve compliance with Boeing enterprise procurement strategies. Act as a consultant and leads continuous supplier assessments and mentoring of best practices. Lead contract performance reviews, regular site visits, design reviews, rate readiness reviews, lean assessments, preferred supplier process and metrics. Continuously improves supplier performance and lower supplier cost. Identify supplier capacity/capability to perform current and projected work statement, support Boeing procurement strategy and contractual compliance. Research and develop new innovative methods to measure key supplier and internal performance indicators, analyzes performance data and prepares visual aids to lead periodic performance reviews. Direct complex high-risk work movement projects by verifying that the elements of the work movement plan are credible and complete. Manage plan activities to ensure that supplier produces conforming and compliant products on time. Provide technical assistance to ensure cost, delivery schedule compliance and product conformity. Competencies   General  Building A Successful Team Proactively ensures that the purpose and importance of the team are clarified (e.g., team has a clear charter or mission statement); designs and guides the setting of specific and measurable team goals and objectives. Clarifies roles and responsibilities of team members; helps ensure that necessary steering, review, or support functions are in place. Regularly mentors senior team leaders in making procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to team accomplishments. Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents. Shares important or relevant information with the team. Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.  Communication Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Widely recognized as an enterprise wide 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 even the most advanced and complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently and proactively 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. Proactively attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Regularly mentors and advises fellow senior team leaders on effective communication techniques.  Decision Making Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of highly complex, advanced, and specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Consistently identifies the need for and proactively researches information to better understand advanced issues, problems, and opportunities. Is widely recognized as an enterprise wide level expert in integrating complex, advanced information from a variety of sources; detects unusually complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Proactively guides others in creating relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Consistently formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Consistently includes fellow senior team leaders, team leaders, senior managers, internal employees, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.  Project Management Recognized industry expertise in creating comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for extremely complicated and significant projects. Directs and manages the most complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities. Independently identifies project resource requirements, integrates and directs multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Collaborates with others on the most complex projects assigned. As an enterprise role model, demonstrates ability to direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide or extremely complex large-scale projects. Mentors senior project leaders to help them identify and resolve issues to ensure successful completion of projects. Technical  Analytical Skills Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the enterprise level.  Contracting Process Highly advanced, expert knowledge of the negotiation and contracting processes (e.g., may negotiate final contract terms).  Customer/Supplier Knowledge Highly advanced, expert knowledge of customer's/supplier's organization, processes, policies and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints, etc.  Engineering Processes Highly advanced, expert knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Highly advanced, expert knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).  Presentation Skills/Techniques Highly advanced, expert knowledge of and ability to employ innovative presentation techniques (e.g., posture, speaker's relationship to audience, use of intonation and props, use of visual aids and pacing) covering complex subjects to senior level audiences. Ability to use this Highly advanced, expert knowledge to coach other presenters.  Project Leadership Highly advanced, expert ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide and/or extremely complex large-scale projects. Highly advanced, expert ability to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project. Typical Education/Experience   Technical bachelor's degree and typically 20 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree with typically 18 or more years' or a PhD degree with typically 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study. Other Job related information   Experience and demonstrated ability in the development and production of space flight systems. Preferably experience in structural, propulsion and pyrotechnic systems. This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility. US Citizenship 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/project-engineer-5-ca-california-200636784.htmThu, 12 Nov 2009 16:07:13 +0000177508Provides the engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers. Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements. Works with customers and management to obtain approval. Identifies and manages changes to statement of work and assesses the impact of those changes, and incorporates changes into statement of work. Negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules. Leads project execution to complete the work statement. Identifies performance metrics. Plans, identified and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program. Assigns responsibility for activities to team members and ensures technical correctness and consistency of products and services. Directs proposal development to complete the work statement. Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned. Identifies corrective actions to improve project or team performance. Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans. Works under consultative direction. Competencies General Communication Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Guiders others in keeping their audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames highly complex and or advanced information in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Regularly 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 project leads and other internal employees on effective communication techniques. Customer Focus Provides enterprise level modeling for making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive, high-level customer relationships as they relate to complex and large scale projects; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to senior level customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how complex project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve complex problems; provides enterprise level thought leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs. Decision Making Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of highly advanced or unusually complex issues, problems, or opportunities across the organization; determines whether action is needed. Adeptly identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; has advanced knowledge in integrating unusually complex information from a variety of sources; detects unusually complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Guides others in creating relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; can be relied upon to formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; implements decisions reliably and initiates action within a reasonable time; includes team leaders, managers and internal employees in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Planning And Organizing Consistently and proactively identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; effectively adjusts priorities when appropriate. Proactively determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Effectively allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; consistently avoids scheduling conflicts. Is an expert at taking advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; proactively coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Project Management Recognized enterprise experience in creating comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for significant organization, enterprise and business unit projects identifying time frames for key project milestones and ensure alignment of sub tier activities for overall project visibility, tracking and completion. Directs and manages more complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities. Independently identifies project resource requirements, integrates and directs multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Collaborates with others on the most complex projects assigned. As an enterprise role model demonstrates ability to direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide or extremely complex large-scale projects. Identifies and resolves any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project. Work Standards Consistently and proactively establishes criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts, and delegates when appropriate. Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility. Holds others accountable for agreed upon responsibility. Technical Budget Management Advanced/expert knowledge of budget management principles and practices. Engineering Processes Advanced/expert knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Advanced/expert knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business). Influencing Others Demonstrates complete understanding and viewed as a role model in the ability to state what is needed to persuade and convince others without causing defensiveness and to inspire others to take action. Builds relationships to gain support and commitment from others, promotes ideas with enthusiasm, conviction and assertiveness. Provides compelling rationale for arguments and uses appropriate level of persistence on activities requiring ingenuity and innovative solutions. Serves as a mentor to others. Project Leadership Advanced/expert ability to direct, delegate, and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide and/or extremely complex large scale projects. Advanced/expert ability to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project. Typical Education/Experience Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's with related experience, Master's with related experience or PhD with related experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Other Job related information Extensive experience in engineering and product development. Strong project management experience in financial, schedule, technical, risk and supplier areas; experienced in presentations and customer interfacing. Ability to effectively manage a large, multi-disciplined workforce including senior technologists. Must have strong technical skills to provide leadership to manage the technical interfaces with external groups such as stress, dynamics, thermal, reliability etc. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/business-intern-program-management-wa-washington-200636825.htmWed, 11 Nov 2009 16:27:07 +0000174940The Boeing Company offers several Program Management business summer internships in the Puget Sound. These full-time, paid internships enable you to gain hands-on experience while contributing to exciting programs, helping us meet customer needs and learning from experienced professionals. The intern program is designed to engage students in specific work assignments as well as development and social activities throughout the summer. Program Management internships are available in several of the Puget Sound Business Units (Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Shared Services Group and Boeing Capital Corporation) and may include the following work assignments: address administrative activities of a department; participate in the development of plans and objectives and gather data for management review and tracking performance to plan; develop, coordinate and assess meeting review/architecture; develop information on budget status, workforce levels, training requirements and equipment and facility needs; support process improvement and lean activity; evaluate organizational administrative issues and identify options and solutions; and act as a focal for events and plans to increase employee satisfaction and morale. These opportunities are located within Washington State at major facilities in Seattle, Auburn, Kent, Tukwila, Renton, Bellevue and Everett. Competencies   *Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication skills, analytical skills and teaming abilities. They will possess general business skills and be able to apply business principles, methods, and processes to solve problems. Successful candidates will also exhibit the competencies described below. Competencies   ADAPTABILITY: Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Competencies   COMMUNICATION: Listens effectively; demonstrates understanding; clarifies meaning for others; speaks with clarity and precision; able to communicate with a diverse audience; writes clearly and concisely. Competencies   DECISION MAKING: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or develops appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. Competencies   LEADERSHIP: Leads tasks and people effectively; inspires and motivates others; solicits and considers others' opinions; takes independent action; seeks out and accomplishes special assignments and professional development opportunities; recommends system or procedure improvements; demonstrates a strong work ethic and sense of urgency for completing work assignments; meets commitments. Competencies   TEAMWORK: Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals. Typical Education/Experience   High school diploma or GED. Other Job related information   Clearly state your major, cumulative GPA and graduation date (month and year) in your resume. Candidates should be Junior or Sophomore level college students who are scheduled to graduate between August 2010 and June 2012 and who are pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus in Operations or Project Management preferred (other business-related degrees considered). Candidates should apply early and no later than December 1, 2009. Assignments begin when your school recesses for the summer of 2010 and last 12 weeks. If selected, you will have input on your specific internship placement. This posting is for opportunities within Program Management; if you are interested in positions in other functions, you must apply directly to these job postings: Finance 09-1012171, Supplier Management/Contracts 09-1012173, Human Resources 09-1012174 and Marketing/Sales 09-1012176. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/intern-business-a-portland-200636798.htmWed, 11 Nov 2009 16:19:53 +0000174923The Boeing Company offers several Finance Business Summer Internships in Portland, Oregon. These full-time, paid internships enable you to gain hands-on experience while contributing to exciting programs, helping us meet customer needs and learning from experienced professionals. The Internship Program is designed to engage students in specific work assignments as well as development and social activities throughout the summer. Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication skills, analytical skills and teaming abilities. They will possess general business skills and be able to apply business principles, methods, and processes to solve problems. Successful candidates will also exhibit the competencies listed below. Work Standards: Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. People Working Together: Works effectively and cooperatively with others; establishes and maintains good working relationships. Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships. Finance internships are available in the Portland Manufacturing Business Unit (Commercial Airplanes) and may include the following work assignments: supply chain management support; program management support; and human resources administration. Competencies   ADAPTABILITY: Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Competencies   COMMUNICATION: Listens effectively; demonstrates understanding; clarifies meaning for others; speaks with clarity and precision; able to communicate with a diverse audience; writes clearly and concisely. Competencies   DECISION MAKING: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or develops appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. Competencies   LEADERSHIP: Leads tasks and people effectively; inspires and motivates others; solicits and considers others' opinions; takes independent action; seeks out and accomplishes special assignments and professional development opportunities; recommends system or procedure improvements; demonstrates a strong work ethic and sense of urgency for completing work assignments; meets commitments. Typical Education/Experience   High school diploma or GED. Other Job related information   Candidates should be college students with sophomore or junior status who are scheduled to graduate before June 2012. Clearly state your month/year of graduation in your resume. Candidates should apply early and no later than 12/01/09. Assignments begin when your school recesses for the Summer of 2010 and generally last 3 months. This posting is for opportunities within Supply Chain, Program Management and Human Resources. All of these internship positions are located in Portland, Oregon. *** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. 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.