Flight Test Operations Manager

Job Description

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

The BT&E St. Louis FTVS has an opening for a K Level Engineering Manager on our TX Flight Test Operations Team. The T-X Flight Test value stream work scope has reached a maturation level requiring comprehensive management of employees performing engineering and technical work scope in the area of EMD test installations to include: requirements specific to test installations; design of test installations; supplier management of test parts procurement, fabrication and assembly; flight test installation design planning; coordination with key suppliers Saab, Triumph and Boeing India; and Earned Value Management (EVM) oversight of work scope.

The applicant will be responsible to develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees.

Candidates should reside in St. Louis Missouri area (where relocating would not be required) or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available to eligible candidates.

Position Responsibilities:

• Technical aspects: cost, schedule, and other programmatic aspects; and proposal support (including development of labor estimates) relative to programs supported.
• Employee development and engagement 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.
• Use communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to change and deal with ambiguity.

Variable Shift (if applicable):

Must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime. Some positions may also be rotating shifts.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience in a managerial or team lead role
• 3+ years of experience supporting a military flight test program

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or experience creating estimates
• Experience with how Boeing St. Louis interfaces with various test sites (e.g. Pax River, China Lake, Eglin, and Edwards AFB)
• Experience with Program Management Best Practices including: Requirements Management; Earned Value Management; and Risk/Issue/Opportunity Management
• Experience leading a technical team, and experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience as a IOE/TRA/FTE on a military test program

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.

Additional Information:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply as soon as possible for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Experience Level

Manager

Contingent Upon Program Award

No, this position is not contingent upon program award