Test Operations Lead (Level 4 or 5)

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:

• Mentoring early career, operations-focused engineers and technical support specialists
• Developing and maintaining test plans and test execution schedules for complex projects
• Creating and maintaining metrics or dashboards to track team performance and progress to plan
• Scheduling day-to-day bench assignments for team members across programs/test sites/labs
• Facilitating the sharing of test assets/avionics across multiple programs and teams, accounting for conflicts and priorities between various program schedules
• Coordinating lab bench upgrades/modifications, facility maintenance, test asset certifications
• Keeping track of team skillsets, identifying skills voids
• Developing and maintaining relationships with teammates, program managers, and other cross-functional teams/leaders (i.e. software, hardware, safety, ...)
• Acting as primary lab test contact for test activities across multiple programs
• Collaborating with lab management and test engineers to continuously improve testing processes and methodologies, driving efficiency and effectiveness in the lab.
• Identifying risks, issues, opportunities; developing mitigation plans
• Managing team budgets as a Control Account Manager (CAM) under the Earned Value Management (EVM) construct
• Leading program baseline activities for new efforts
• Estimating future work leveraging historical actuals
• Ensuring 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

The 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.

Occasional extended days or off-shift work may be needed to support critical business milestones.

• Bachelor 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
• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 5+ years of experience leading teams and projects through influence
• Experience managing team schedules and budgets (ideally under the EVM construct)

14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

• Active Security Clearance
• Experience working and/or managing work scope in a laboratory test environment
• Experience working in the defense industry, particularly on military fighter aircraft
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager including baselining of programs, variance analysis, change management, development of quantifiable backup data (QBD), and estimating remaining work
• Experience developing estimates in a timely manner
• Background in avionics development and/or testing activities
• Experience with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) processes and procedures
• Experience with the Boeing Quality Management System (QMS)
• Experience working with technical engineers and customers (with a proven track record of success)
• Experience with DOORS, MSOSA, or other requirements management tools
• Experience with Boeing Opportunity Risk and Issue System (BORIS)
• Experience with ClearQuest or other problem tracking tools
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a customer support environment
• Experience directly supporting a proprietary program
• Experience with requirements verification processes

At 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The 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:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student 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.

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