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Project Engineer 6 - GMD European Site

Company Boeing
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 7/31/2008
Description
Location Huntsville, AL Virtual Office/Telecommute? (Things you should know about Virtual Office) Virtual Work Not Available Shift First Business Unit Integrated Defense Sys Division Network & Space Systems Program Missile Defense Systems Occupation Title Engr Multi-Skill Leadership Skills Management Title Project Engineer Job Classification 6C1LP6 Job Type Non-Management Experience Level Senior Level (15+ years of experience) Exemption Status Exempt Union No Security Clearance Required? (Security Clearance definitions) Ability to Obtain Interim Clearance (Pre-Start) and Final Clearance (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required Work Eligibility Required? Yes US Person Status Required? Yes Export Control Required? Yes Relocation Money Available? Yes Date Posted 07/09/2008 Closing Date (Things you should know about closing dates) 09/08/2008 Position Description The European Capability (EC) Program WSOPS Execution Lead will be responsible for the integration of all European Interceptor Site (EIS) development, beginning with the site planning and design, continuing with acquisition of general construction contractors. Following Prime Contractor mobilization to the EIS and the start of site preparation and construction activities this position provides direct integration support to the resident Prime Contractor Site Manager throughout the Construction and Prime Mission Equipment Installation and Check Out, and Site Acceptance phases. This position is required to ensure that Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) and the MDA/DFW customer has a single leadership focal, coordinating all EC Weapon System Operations & Sustainment (WSOPS) activities. The selected person will be interfacing and providing information at the executive/general officer/senior government official level. Work assignment will be in Huntsville, Alabama where the candidate will have Responsibility, Authority and Accountability (RAA) for all WSOPS support to the EIS Program which includes Site/Facility Design and Site Activation Planning. Candidate will be responsible for technical, cost, performance and quality. Will also work closely with the EC Program Supplier Management Lead for performance RAA over sub-contractor partners. The position reports to the Site Development Senior Manager, WSOPS, Boeing GMD in Huntsville, AL; and directly supports (matrix relationship) the European Capability (EC) Program and the EIS Site Manager. Establishes and maintains effective communications with all members of the Boeing and Government customer teams. General duties include: technical and engineering leadership and guidance of multi-disciplined team of engineers; technicians; quality; security; Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Information Technology, administrative and Field Logistics personnel engaged in planning for the EIS deployment. Additional responsibilities include supporting senior management in achieving long-term goals and objectives for the EC Program. Consistent with integration activities at other interceptor sites (Ft. Greely, AK and Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), CA); this position would have no program or functional direct reports. However, this position would be responsible for leading and guiding a team of multi-disciplined engineers as described above. This position will require minimal to moderate business travel, including international travel to support program efforts. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] 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. Technical [ + ] Budget Management Highly advanced/expert knowledge of budget management principles and practices. [ + ] 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). [ + ] Engr Knowledge & Comprehension Highly advanced 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. [ + ] Proj Management Theory/Concept Highly advanced, expert knowledge of Project Management theory, concepts and principles (e.g. theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, triple constraints, project scope management, project management lifecycle etc.) contained in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ? Guide). [ + ] 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. Education and/or Experience Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry and typically 20 years experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 18 years' experience or a PhD degree with a minimum of 15 years experience in an engineering classification. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Other Job related information This position is contingent upon the European Capability (EC) contract award.df-tc

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Project Engineer 6 - GMD European Site
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