GMD Risk Management Systems Engineer 4/5

Skills Management Title Engineering Status Full Time, Employee Business Component Engineering Requisition Number 08-1009525 YOU MAY NOT ALWAYS SEE US, but we're in the sky, on the ground, at sea and out in space; with your help our technologies will benefit the world. That's why we're here. GMD Risk Management Systems Engineer 4/5 Position Description The Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) System is the first missile defense program deployed operationally to defend the homeland against ballistic missile attacks conducted by terrorists or rogue states. The system provides early detection and tracking during the boost phase, midcourse target discrimination, precision intercept and destruction of inbound ICBMs through force of hit-to-kill technology. Extensive ground and flight tests have demonstrated the system's successful performance against long-range ballistic missile targets. Position responsibilities include duties relative to Risk, Issues and Opportunities on the GMD program including coordination with JPO customer. This includes: Proactive support of the Risk Management Program that identifies, assesses, mitigates and reports technical, cost, and schedule risk for the GMD program. Consolidating, reviewing and assessing GMD Risk. Applying system of systems analysis techniques to develop Risk assessments which satisfy customer/operational Risk Management needs. Develop, maintain and identify improvements for the planning, implementation and monitoring of risk, issues, and opportunity management. Plan and oversee the compilation of Risk to quantify and enable management of Risk on the GMD program and MDA level risks. Lead Risk Trade study teams for expansion of the GMD system. Coordinate across organizations to complete Risk analyses. Manage SBX, SE&I, WSOPS, and Program risk. Lead the GMD Program Risk Reviews. This includes coordinating with Risk owners to ensure readiness, assembling Risk packages for the Risk review board and taking actions as directed by the Risk Board to manage Risk. Identify opportunities for evolutionary and revolutionary risk management processes, tools and services. Work in conjunction with internal GMD organizations to identify appropriate Risk, Issue, and Opportunity needs and requirements. Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, to lead activities, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs analyses for safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success. Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Resolves cross-functional technical issues. Works under minimal direction. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] Communication Consistently clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames even complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used; attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques. [ + ] Initiating Action Consistently takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Consistently implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Consistently takes action that goes well beyond job requirements in order to achieve the objectives of the organization. [ + ] Systems Thinking Consistently evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; frequently seeks input from other project leads and internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses extensive measurement systems to monitor the implementation.Technical [ + ] Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers. Preferred - [ + ] Industry Knowledge Basic - Extensive, specialized knowledge of internal and external business environment. To include customers and their business models, competitors, general market forces, global economy, market trends, regulatory environments, and political forces/realities. Extensive, specialized knowledge of your Boeing business segment (to include competitors) and other Boeing product lines. Extensive, specialized knowledge of products regulatory environment (FAA, JAA, MIL STD., etc.). Preferred -Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level. [ + ] Product Knowledge Basic - Extensive knowledge of product/service value stream. Preferred -Advanced, expert knowledge of the industry environment. Include customers and their business models, competitors, general market forces, global economy, market trends, products regulatory environments, political forces/realities. [ + ] Systems Trade Studies Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value). Preferred -Subject matter expert in knowledge of product/service value stream. [ + ] Tech Risk Mgmt & Perf Measure Basic - Extensive working knowledge of the methodology and processes associated with risk management, conducting trade studies including cost as an independent variable (CAIV) trades. Ability to: Identify and quantity potential risks areas within specific (depth) and across multiple engineering disciplines (breadth), understand design constraints (technical, cost & schedule), identify and trade alternatives (i.e., trade studies), select/recommend the best plan for mitigating risks, implement/execute plans for mitigating risk and establish appropriate performance tracking metrics to track risk burndown over time. Ability to effectively utilize risk management tools (iso-risk charts/plots, waterfall, etc) to support program/project execution. Preferred -Advanced/expert of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value). Education and/or Experience Level 4 - 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. Level 5 - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry and typically 14 to 19 years experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 12 to 17 years experience or a PhD degree with 9 to 14 years experience in an engineering classification. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Other Job related information Position requires US Citizenship. Applicants selected must have a current FINAL SECRET clearance - will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information. **Please indicate your current Security Clearance status (Active, Inactive, etc.) and effective dates clearly on your resume.** 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.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. Contact Info: Boeing, U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Boeing is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. Copyright © 2006 Boeing. All Rights Reserved.