http://www.flightglobal.com/jobsFlight Jobshttp://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/trade-control-specialist-45-kent-200646752.htmTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:42:10 +0000187540Office of Internal Governance Global Trade Controls export administrator for Unmanned Airborne Systems division. Support planning, development, implementation and administration of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) export licenses. Maintain export files and records and develop related reports and metrics. Research, interpret and provide guidance on trade regulations. Audit export transactions and documentation to ensure trade compliance. Make export jurisdiction determinations on data, parts and equipment. Investigate and document export regulation noncompliance issues. Develop and deliver export compliance training. Continuously improve processes to ensure the quality of products and services. Participate on export process development, improvement and implementation teams. Competencies General Build Positive Relationships Consistently builds effective working relationships with other project leads, internal employees, and external customers. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Consistently seeks and expands on original ideas from other project leads, internal employees, and external customers, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on project and organization goals than on own goals. Guides others in gaining agreement from other project leads, managers, internal employees, and 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 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. Initiating Action Consistently takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Consistently implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Consistently takes action that goes well beyond job requirements in order to achieve the objectives of the organization. Managing Work Consistently identifies highly critical and less critical activities and tasks amidst a large number of competing demands; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Consistently ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Consistently takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and prevents 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 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. Boeing Knowledge Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation. Preferred - Advanced/expert knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation. Regulatory Knowledge Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of relevant laws and regulations impacting export and import activities. Routinely recognizes the need to research and investigate laws and regulations. Preferred - Advanced, expert knowledge of current and proposed laws and regulations impacting export and import activities. Researches and investigates laws and regulations. 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 Candidate must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and experience with Boeing's export management policies and procedures. Prior experience as an empowered official, or ability to meet the qualification requirements of an empowered official is necessary. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interface with multiple technical teams. Must be a highly motivated, team player, self-starter and results-oriented. *** 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/design-and-analysis-dsp-fpga-engineer-34-drt-md-maryland-200642899.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 09:29:30 +0000180555Develop advanced algorithms for implementation and analysis of the physical layer of wireless protocols. In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following items desired: wireless protocols (cdma2000, WCDMA, 802.11, 802.16, and PCM), Multi User Detection, Array Processing, and spectral analysis. Familiar with VHDL and Xilinx/Altera FPGA. Competencies General 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. 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. Continuous Improvement Consistently reviews a wide range of processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own work group, other work groups, and occasionally external customers. Consistently identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; fully explores relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Independently generates ideas for solutions; fully analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently tests solutions; gathers feedback from own work group, other work groups, and occasionally external customers on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness. 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. Technical Coding Techniques Basic - Broad knowledge of channel coding (i.e., error detection/correction coding - e.g., Reed Solomon, convolutional, trellis, turbo), compression and source coding (e.g., transform coding, differential coding, entropy coding) and spread spectrum (e.g., direct sequence pseudo noise [DSPN], frequency hop) techniques. Preferred - Extensive knowledge of channel coding (i.e., error detection/correction coding - e.g., Reed Solomon, convolutional, trellis, turbo), compression and source coding (e.g., transform coding, differential coding, entropy coding) and spread spectrum (e.g., direct sequence pseudo noise [DSPN], frequency hop) techniques. Signal Processing Principles Basic - Broad knowledge of sampling theorem and quantization. Broad knowledge of multi-rate and multi-resolution processing (e.g., wavelets, cyclostationary signal processing). Broad knowledge of multidimensional/multi-domain problems (e.g. two/three dimensional images, multispectral and hyper spectral imagery, space-time adaptive processing, images from multiple sources with different characteristics, data from multiple sources providing different kinds of information, parameters measured in multiple electromagnetic frequency bands). Broad knowledge of timing and synchronization principles (e.g., time of arrival, time of effectivity, phase-locked loops) for signal recovery, geolocation and sensor system function. Preferred - Extensive knowledge of sampling theorem and quantization. Extensive knowledge of multi-rate and multi-resolution processing (e.g., wavelets, cyclostationary signal processing). Extensive knowledge of multidimensional/multi-domain problems (e.g. two/three dimensional images, multispectral and hyper spectral imagery, space-time adaptive processing, images from multiple sources with different characteristics, data from multiple sources providing different kinds of information, parameters measured in multiple electromagnetic frequency bands). Extensive knowledge of timing and synchronization principles (e.g., time of arrival, time of effectivity, phase-locked loops) for signal recovery, geolocation and sensor system function. Typical Education/Experience Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and proven experience, Master's degree and proven 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 proven 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 Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Digital Receiver Technology (DRT), based in Germantown, Maryland, designs and manufactures high performance receivers and transceivers for the wireless test, SIGINT, and law enforcement markets. DRT was acquired by The Boeing Company in December 2008. *** 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/contractpricing-admin-34-va-virginia-200639648.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 15:03:32 +0000175155As member of acquire business and program business management teams, leads proposal development and negotiation and provides contracting expertise to develop and negotiate complex creative business solutions. Represents the company to diverse customers, including U.S. Government entities and commercial customers. Solely authorized to exercise commitment authority in negotiating and contracting for the sale of products and services. Administers complex contracts and agreements to ensure efficient, effective and compliant performance during the entire acquisition including interpretation of contract requirements, risk management, change management, conflict resolution, delivery and payment for products and services. Establishes professional networks and customer rapport to facilitate company objectives and customer satisfaction. Provides contracts and pricing mentoring, technical and operational leadership across the enterprise. Partners in the development of business unit strategy and achievement of goals. 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. 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 Customer Interface Basic - Complete ability in developing and maintaining professional and productive relationships as the officially-designated Boeing point of contact to the external customer. Complete ability to address customer requirements and expectations and balances those expectations against contractual rights and obligations. Complete ability to function as interface between customer and internal functions to ensure responsiveness in fulfilling customer requests for action, information and general contract compliance. Complete ability to execute binding commitments with the external customer. Complete ability to ensure customer satisfaction with Boeing contractual performance. Preferred - Extensive and specialized ability in developing and maintaining professional and productive relationships as the officially-designated Boeing point of contact to the external customer. Extensive and specialized ability to address customer requirements and expectations and balances those expectations against contractual rights and obligations. Extensive and specialized ability to function as primary interface between customer and internal functions to ensure responsiveness in fulfilling customer requests for action, information and general contract compliance. Extensive and specialized ability to execute binding commitments with the external customer. Extensive and specialized ability to ensuring customer satisfaction with Boeing contractual performance. Government Laws/Regulations Basic - Complete knowledge of relevant government laws and regulations impacting the functional responsibilities of the occupation. Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of relevant government laws and regulations impacting the 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 job location is in the Chantilly, VA area. Candidate must have a current TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph. Eligibility to live and work in US is required of applicant. This posting will permit experience consideration spanning two levels to accommodate a broader spectrum of available work. Subsidiary benefits. *** 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/i-counsel-russia-200638318.htmFri, 13 Nov 2009 16:14:22 +0000172310Work as the lead lawyer coordinating legal affairs occurring within and relating to the company's operations in Russia. Will interface with a variety of the 140+ attorneys in regard to particular business and functional matters. This position is located in Moscow, Russia and has the following key responsibilities: Advisory Responsibilities. Responsible for providing advice and counsel to the company's business leaders and operations on the full range of legal issues that may arise. Labor and Employment. Responsible for managing a substantial workload of labor and employment matters. Representative matters at times in other CIS jurisdictions. Contracts, Non-Production Procurement, and Leasing. Responsible for advising business personnel and attorneys in regard to local contracting practises, principally in relation to non-production procurement and leasing arrangements. Subsidiary Management. Responsible for managing the corporate governance and registration requirements of the company in Russia. Competencies   Customer Knowledge - 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. 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   Contracting processes - Knowledge of negotiation and contracting processes. Competencies   Government Interface - Knowledge of relevant government agencies and processes as well as current issues (e.g., governmental, international, industrial) impacting functional responsibilities of the occupation. Competencies   Government Laws/Regulations - Knowledge of relevant government laws and regulations impacting the functional responsibilities of the occupation. Typical Education/Experience   The ideal candidate must be an experienced attorney. Must communicate well, orally and in writing, in both Russian and English; must be able to work well in a team environment with colleagues and clients in multiple time zones; must possess a strong entrepreneurial streak that will help them succeed as the first Country Operations Counsel Russia. Experience with mergers and acquisition due diligence and/or export law compliance would also be a plus. Some travel will be required. Local qualification to practice in Russia is required. Qualification to practice in other western jurisdictions will be a strong additional plus Other Job related information   Job related information Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for an international, locally hired position. - CANDIDATES MUST BE RUSSIAN RESIDENT OR HAS CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN RUSSIA. - BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANT. - BENEFITS AND PAY ARE DETERMINED AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AND ARE NOT PART OF ANY BOEING U.S.A.-BASED PAYROLL *** 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/law-legal-administration-office-administrator-c-mo-missouri-200637691.htmThu, 12 Nov 2009 10:06:59 +0000169705The Boeing Law Department is seeking a candidate to provide administrative/secretarial/clerical support to executive attorneys in its St. Louis office. Selected candidate will perform any/all of the following tasks and other tasks as required: Coordinates and processes domestic and international business travel arrangements; monitors, supports, and facilitates business travelers' logistics; generates expense reports to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement; reconciles charges, and verifies payments to corporate credit cards; Collects and compiles data to provide visibility of account status; Creates, edits and maintains electronic and written communication; Tracks, maintains, and supports reporting of information relative to department and enterprise 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; Orders and maintains office supplies; Plans and implements logistics for executive level internal and external events; Provides guidance for less experienced employees; Works under limited supervision. A positive, constructive, customer-focused, team-oriented attitude is a requirement. Preferred candidate will demonstrate: familiarity with processes, procedures, and issues of a private or corporate law practice; facility with the simple maintenance of necessary office equipment; an understanding of the office work flow and applicable company policies and procedures; the ability to organize, prioritize, and structure tasks and information; a willingness and ability to make decisions and work in a team environment; and the ability and desire to become proficient in non-standard computer applications such as BOLTS, CSC, BERT. This position requires the handling of sensitive information and communications with the utmost confidentiality and tact. Competencies   General  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.  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  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   Two or more years' experience in a law firm or corporate law office is preferred, as part of or in addition to the 4- to 6-year requirement for education and/or related experience. Formal education beyond high school is preferred. A demonstrated proficiency with the MS Office suite of applications and functions is required. Proficiency with SharePoint set-up and use is preferred. General proficiency and facility with emerging computer applications and technology 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-process-analyst-4-il-illinois-200626166.htmMon, 02 Nov 2009 12:22:54 +0000154846This position is located within the Law Department at The Boeing Company Corporate Headquarters in Chicago and coordinates the Departments operations function. The principal job duties for this position are as follows: Evaluates, reviews, and audits existing and proposed processes with regard to the Law Departments Matter Management System (BOLTS), including the recommendation and implementation of process improvements and best practices. Serves as the point of contact with outside vendors to maintain and enhance working relationships, monitor vendor performance and ensure effectiveness and compliance with all functional and business requirements. Leads the development of Boeing Preferred Network project implementation plans, including working with Outside Counsel and Law Department Senior Management and employing project management skills to provide IT support system enhancements; leads the development of reporting and metrics regarding utilization and maintenance of the Boeing Preferred Network (BPN) and communicates same to Law Department personnel, including Senior Management. Prepares administrative and technical reports and presentations and maintains metrics and performance data in support of the BPN. Collaborates with operations team members and other Law Department personnel to identify, manage and implement technical and business related process improvements, operating efficiencies and cost savings initiatives. Competencies General Build Positive Relationships Consistently builds effective working relationships with other project leads, internal employees, and external customers. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Consistently seeks and expands on original ideas from other project leads, internal employees, and external customers, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on project and organization goals than on own goals. Guides others in gaining agreement from other project leads, managers, internal employees, and 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 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. 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. 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. Strategic Decision Making Consistently identifies and fills gaps in information required to understand strategic issues. Organizes information and data to identify/explain major trends, problems, and causes; compares and combines information to identify underlying issues. Generates and considers extensive options for actions to achieve a long-range goal or vision; guides others in developing decision criteria considering factors such as cost, benefits, risks, and timing; selects the strategy most likely to succeed. Identifies the key tasks and resources needed to achieve objectives. Makes sure strategies are carried out; consistently monitors results and makes adjustments as needed. 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 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. Typical Education/Experience Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree with proven experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information *** 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/employee-services-specialist-5-wa-washington-200626170.htmFri, 30 Oct 2009 13:05:45 +0000152452Leads the Company Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program, including both regulatory programs (FAA, FMCSA and NASA), and a company policy program. Establishes Company Drug Free Workplace (DFW) policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and interpretation of company policies. Provides technical oversight, consulting, and expertise for regulatory DFW issues, including identification of covered employees, random pool and follow-up program administration and program compliance. Acts as Designated Employer Representative (DER) authorized by the Company to take immediate action(s) to remove employees from safety-sensitive duties or cause employees to be removed from these covered duties, and to make required decisions in the testing and evaluation processes. Receives test results, makes referrals of employees to Providers or Substance Abuse Professionals as required, and removes employees from duty on a temporary or permanent basis as required by regulations or policy requirements and take appropriate action in the case of positive, refusals, and adulterated or substituted tests. Serves as an enterprise subject matter expert to ensure adherence to regulations and company policy. Interfaces with regulatory agencies and supports audit, disclosure, and information requests and requirements. Responds to government agency inquiries, inspection actions and reporting requirements. Ensures that mandated statistical reporting meets regulatory requirements. Supports labor relations and legal reviews and provides technical support for company responses required around drug testing issues. Assists with Pre-employment verification process for other employers, and obtain drug/alcohol test records from previous employers when indicated. Prepares and maintain all documentation required for actions taken as Designated Employer Representative in accordance with regulations and company policy. Oversees random selection and testing protocols, and selection of drug testing sites. Establishes and assists with audit and review processes for the program to ensure regulatory compliance. Develops educational materials and training courses to meet regulatory requirements, and makes presentations to internal and external groups. Assists with drug testing issues associated with acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures. Coordinates, evaluates, and monitors work performed by vendors and program participants, including subcontract management and site visits as indicated. 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.  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.  Continuous Improvement Serves as an organizational expert on the review of unusually complex and advanced processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own work group and throughout the organization. Consistently and proactively identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; explores unusually complex relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Serves as a spokesperson for the organization in generating advanced ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently and proactively tests solutions; gathers feedback from fellow project leads, managers, internal employees on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.  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.  Initiating Action Serves as a role model for others in taking immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Guides others in implementing new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Consistently takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.  Managing Work Identifies and creates hierarchy of activities and tasks based on criticality; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Deploys and ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively and efficiently. Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts and maximize resources. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Consistently uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.  Quality Orientation Consistently and proactively follows established procedures for completing work tasks. Vigilantly watches over unusually complex job processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors, omissions, or defects and notifies others of quality issues as appropriate.  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  HR Practices/Processes Advanced/expert knowledge of HR processes (e.g., EEO, bargaining agreements, staffing, compensation, benefits, Alternate Dispute Resolution, salary planning) and employee relations principles, practices, methods, programs, and collective bargaining agreements. Typical Education/Experience   Bachelor's degree and typically 15 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 13 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information   Minimum of 5 years as a company Designated Employer Representative preferred. Experience managing a regulatory drug testing program strongly preferred. Must be knowledgeable about DOT, DOD, NASA, Federal, and State requirements, regulations, and industry best practices as applicable to drug testing. Must have outstanding written and verbal communications skills. Must possess knowledge and ability to establish processes and procedures, monitor, and verify compliance by other program participants, including Collectors, Medical Review Officers, Drug Testing Laboratories, Third Party Administrators, and Substance Abuse Professionals. Provide consultation, direction, and guidance to ensure compliance with this procedure to all sites. Understand training and certification requirements, definitions of covered employees and return to duty requirements. Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive issues in accordance with regulations and policies. Maintains availability, including being on call as required to support the enterprise SME (Subject Matter Expert) and DER ( Designated Employee Representative) functions, which may require work outside of usual business hours and some intermittent business travel. Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and use of Management Information Systems and databases. The successful candidate should possess excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills. *** 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.