Gmd Project Engineer 4
Boeing (Northern/Huntsville, Alabama)

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Position Description

Position is on the GMD program in Huntsville, AL and supports the Interceptor Engineering, Integration and Test organization as a Basis of Estimate (BOE) Technical Specialist. As a BOE Technical Specialist, candidate will be assigned to a specific area with the organization (i.e.; flight test, production operations, special tools, system test, etc.) and will be expected to become the subject matter expert for that area, capable of creating BOEs in response to proposal requirements, ROMs, etc. Therefore, candidate must have experience in labor and material estimating, pricing, with an understanding of government contracting processes and associated regulations. In this capacity, candidate should be able to cope with aggressive deadlines, constantly changing requirements, and frequent periods of overtime to meet proposal objectives while maintaining the highest levels of respect and cooperation with teammates. Furthermore, candidate will assist in evaluation, preparation, assessment and discussion of fairly complex, proposals, and technical change packages. Candidate will evaluate and influence development of technical requirements (e.g., statement of work, ground rules and assumptions, program schedules, etc.), identify significant cost drivers and provide risks and benefits alternatives to enhance estimate accuracy. Candidate will be expected to review estimates and impacts with management, CAMs and support proposal discussions with customer. Candidate will use understanding of Earned Value Management and government proposal work to accomplish assigned tasks. In addition, candidate must have experience as a project manager / engineer leading team members from various engineering disciplines, support groups and senior customer representatives. Candidate must also possess knowledge of project management concepts, tools and best practices and be able to generate and maintain complex Excel spreadsheets. Will be expected to develop project plans and deliverables, and direct all project phases and act as primary customer contact. Participates in or develops mechanisms for establishing, monitoring and integrating project elements, metrics, product configuration and communications concerning change management process and decisions. Coordinates the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project and team, finance, planning, scheduling and line management. Uses trend, earned value and variance analyses and risk assessments to develop plans or to recommend change. Negotiates project changes and incorporates changes into project control systems to maintain work statements, cost and schedule baselines. Transitions projects to customer for on-going support; performs project close-out and documents lessons learned. Works under minimal direction.

Competencies

General/Leadership
[ + ] 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. [ + ] 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
[ + ] Budget Management
Extensive and specialized knowledge of budget management principles and practices. [ + ] Engr Knowledge & Comprehension
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. [ + ] Product Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of product/service value stream. [ + ] Proj Management Theory/Concept
Extensive and specialized 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[R] Guide). [ + ] Project Leadership
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.

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 9 to 13 years experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 7 to 11 years experience or a PhD degree with 4 to 8 years experience in an engineering classification. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Other Job related information

Boeing offers programs to support career advancement and learning opportunities and technologically challenging assignments. This position offers an opportunity for employees to also enjoy the advantages of living and working in Huntsville. Missile defense and space exploration are at the heart of this community, where there are more engineers per capita than anywhere else in the nation. Huntsville offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, and the natural beauty of the area provides unlimited opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, outdoor exploration and water sports on the Tennessee River.

*** 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.***

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