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The team operates multiple Electronic System Integration Laboratories (ESILs) and is comprised of 20+ multi-disciplinary test engineers and support professionals.\nAs a Test Operations Lead you will be responsible for directing program execution activities for the SIT team, catering to multiple domestic and/or international development programs. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nMentoring early career, operations-focused engineers and technical support specialists\nDeveloping and maintaining test plans and test execution schedules for complex projects\nCreating and maintaining metrics or dashboards to track team performance and progress to plan\nScheduling day-to-day bench assignments for team members across programs/test sites/labs\nFacilitating the sharing of test assets/avionics across multiple programs and teams, accounting for conflicts and priorities between various program schedules\nCoordinating lab bench upgrades/modifications, facility maintenance, test asset certifications\nKeeping track of team skillsets, identifying skills voids\nDeveloping and maintaining relationships with teammates, program managers, and other cross-functional teams/leaders (i.e. software, hardware, safety, …)\nActing as primary lab test contact for test activities across multiple programs\nCollaborating with lab management and test engineers to continuously improve testing processes and methodologies, driving efficiency and effectiveness in the lab.\nIdentifying risks, issues, opportunities; developing mitigation plans\nManaging team budgets as a Control Account Manager (CAM) under the Earned Value Management (EVM) construct\nLeading program baseline activities for new efforts\nEstimating future work leveraging historical actuals\nEnsuring team test artifacts (i.e. summaries of test events, commentary on failures, engineering team recommendations) and other contract deliverables (CDRLs) meet quality standards and are provided to customers on time\nThe candidate must work well in a fast-paced environment with frequent shifts in priority. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as you will work with a large team of cross-functional individuals. The test team is often the “last line of defense” in terms of vetting hardware and software prior to flight test. Upstream schedule churn often puts schedule pressure on the group - it’s important you can remain calm, cool, and focused in these scenarios.\nOccasional extended days or off-shift work may be needed to support critical business milestones.\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Berkeley, MO.\nTravel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim/Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.\nThis position requires ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.\nPotential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nBachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement\n9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience\n5+ years of experience leading teams and projects through influence\nExperience managing team schedules and budgets (ideally under the EVM construct)\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\n (Level 5) 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience\nActive Security Clearance\nExperience working and/or managing work scope in a laboratory test environment\nExperience working in the defense industry, particularly on military fighter aircraft\nExperience as a Cost Account Manager including baselining of programs, variance analysis, change management, development of quantifiable backup data (QBD), and estimating remaining work\nExperience developing estimates in a timely manner\nBackground in avionics development and/or testing activities\nExperience with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) processes and procedures\nExperience with the Boeing Quality Management System (QMS)\nExperience working with technical engineers and customers (with a proven track record of success)\nExperience with DOORS, MSOSA, or other requirements management tools\nExperience with Boeing Opportunity Risk and Issue System (BORIS)\nExperience with ClearQuest or other problem tracking tools\nExperience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills.\nExperience working in a customer support environment\nExperience directly supporting a proprietary program\nExperience with requirements verification processes\nConflict of Interest:\nSuccessful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.\nDrug Free Workplace:\nBoeing 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.\nTotal Rewards:\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nThe Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:\nBest in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting\nStudent Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. \nSummary pay range (Level 4): $136,850 - $185,150\nSummary pay range (Level 5): $164,900 - $223,100\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:\nThis position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:\nThis is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.Visa Sponsorship:\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program\nThis position is not contingent upon program awardShift:\nShift 1 (United States of America)Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning\nBoeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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