Air Dominance Flight Test Operations Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for an Air Dominance Flight Test Operations Manager to join our team in Berkeley, MO.  This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team planning and executing Boeing programs including F-15, F-18, and possibly other platforms.
 

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing employees in all planning and execution stages of flight test programs. Work scope includes proposals, schedules, RIO, staffing, test requirements definition, development of ground and flight test plans, remote site planning, aircraft configuration management, training, and test execution. The manager will be responsible for Earned Value Management (EVM). Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports. Significant interaction with USG and foreign customer representatives. Manages, develops, and motivates employees.

Position Responsibilities:

Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals

Acquires resources for projects and processes, 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.

Technical aspects: cost, schedule, and other programmatic aspects; and proposal support (including development of labor estimates)

Develop and engage Employees through: coaching; mentoring; and employee performance assessment, as well as identifying growth opportunities and assignments that best fit the needs of the individual and the company

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

1+ years of experience in a managerial or team lead role

3+ years of experience supporting a military flight test program

Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or experience creating estimates

Experience leading technical teams

Experience as a test engineer on a military test program

Experience with planning and executing programs at remote sites

Experience with Program Management Best Practices including: Requirements Management; Earned Value Management; and Risk/Issue/Opportunity Management

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is primarily first shift; however, the selected candidate must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Travel:

This position may require travel (including international) in support of meetings or testing to alternate sites.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $129,200 – $174,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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