SSES NexGen Aberdeen Proving Ground Lead
On Site Manager responsible for the management, technical leadership and program execution of Boeing responsibilities on the U.S. Army Software and Systems Engineering Services Next Generation (SSES NexGen) program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The ideal candidate must have a thorough understanding and experience in the complete software life-cycle of Army C4ISR systems. Must have knowledge and experience with Department of Defense (DOD)/Army plans, policies, standards, and methods aimed at the acquisition and support of software and computer resources for the Army Material Command (AMC), Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) Software Engineering Center (SEC). Must be capable of managing and controlling schedules and cost to provide on time, on budget, performance of all aspects of contractual efforts. Must be capable of providing direction for operations and ensuring compliance with all management policies, plans, and procedures. Army Acquisition Corps
Level 2 certification in logistics, program management or information technology is highly desired.
Responsibilities include: Development and maintenance of work processes, policies and procedures including support of Capability Maturity Model-Integrated (CMMI) initiatives. Performing the assigned manager tasking for a team of software engineers, test engineers, and product support personnel. Providing cost account management for assigned budgets and schedules in accordance with Boeing Earned Value Management policy. Providing technical direction to multiple assigned teams and subcontractors in the execution of development and maintenance of supported systems. Managing engineering change proposals and IDIQ task orders. Providing leadership in new product development and research activities that develop next generation capabilities.
Boeing Leadership Attributes
• Charts the Course
Starts with the customer ends with the customer. Translates strategy into actionable objectives and plans. Communicates clearly at one-on-one and group levels. Conveys sense of purpose and mission that motivates others. Maintains direction, balancing big-picture concern with day-to-day issues.
• Delivers Results
Keeps his/her promises. Does not rationalize shortfalls and is accountable. Demonstrates strong operational skills. Marshals the other Leadership Attributes in meeting commitments. Capitalizes on unanticipated opportunities and changing circumstances to meet commitments.
• Finds a Way
Continuously monitors customers and operations to spot issues. Faces reality and adjusts to keep commitments. Models confidence that sees change as opportunities. Uses Boeing complexity as leverage, not an excuse.
• Inspires Others
Energizes, excites, and motivates others. Creates and models a confident and winning atmosphere. Builds teams whose impact is far greater than the sum of their parts. Inspires in ways that are consistent with Boeing's values. Celebrates success and learns from disappointments. Creates an atmosphere where all see opportunities to stretch, take risks, create, contribute and learn.
• Lives the Boeing Values
Models, leads and is committed to the Boeing values, principles and business-conduct policies. Earns the trust and respect of all Boeing stakeholders. Ensures effective business, compliance and financial controls. Promotes integrity in all that we do. Demonstrates commitment to and takes advantage of diversity. Creates an environment of respect and inclusion. Does not use abusive or intimidating behavior. Bounds vigorous pursuit of individual and business objectives with overall interest and reputation of the company.
• Sets High Expectations
Sets high expectations rooted in ensuring competitiveness. Sets high expectations for him/herself first. Has courage to raise the bar continuously/routinely. Holds self and others accountable for continuous improvement. Communicates expectations directly, openly and effectively. Shows people and teams how to reach (acts as a coach).
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Understands changes in own and fellow K level managers' work and situations; explains the logic or basis for change to employees and/or fellow first level managers; is seen as an expert first level management resource on information about changes affecting own and fellow first level managers' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow first level managers and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Build Positive Relationships
Proactively builds effective working relationships with fellow K level managers, people throughout the organization, and external customers. Solicits and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand pertaining to the organization. Places higher priority on organization and departmental goals than on own goals. Gains agreement from partners and fellow first level managers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
• Cross Functional Partnerships
Analyzes the organization and own area to identify key relationships that should be initiated or improved to further the attainment of own area's goals; exchanges information with potential partner areas to clarify partnership benefits and potential problems; collaboratively determines the scope and expectations of the partnership so that both areas' needs can be met; collaboratively determines courses of action to realize mutual goals; facilitates agreement on each partner's responsibilities and needed support; places higher priority on organization's goals than on own area's goals; anticipates effects of own area's actions and decisions on partners; influences direct reports, own manager, and fellow K level managers to support partnership objectives; implements effective means for monitoring and evaluating the partnership process and the attainment of mutual goals.
• Customer Focus
Provides K level direction for making customers and their needs a primary focus of direct report's job activities and actions; considers how work group's decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to middle and/or senior level managers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities as they relate to customer needs; considers how project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve problems; provides K level leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs; implements and monitors customer feedback systems to gauge customer satisfaction and makes adjustments to service as indicated by feedback.
• Project Management
Oversees execution of project schedules developed by others. Provides K level management direction to direct reports in the management of project schedules that may require interfacing with multi-regional or international activities. Provides guidance to direct reports in identifying project resource requirements and aids in integration of multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Ensures collaboration of direct reports with others on the tasks assigned. Maintains communication with direct reports, fellow K level managers, and others to identify and resolve any issues and ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Systems Thinking
Evaluates job structures and processes on how well they contribute to work group objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Engages direct reports and fellow K level managers in evaluation of options for change, and encouraging buy-in. Carefully makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by developing accountability metrics, communicating effectively, providing avenues for new skill development for self and others, and integrating with related systems or processes. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation and make adjustments as warranted.
Technical• Engineering Processes
General knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines. General knowledge of the interaction between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes. Provides advice and support to other management personnel.
• Engr Knowledge/Comprehension
General 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.
• Process Management Skills
General ability to determine the process to be used to accomplish goals, properly document processes, support people and activities, understand how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow, identify opportunities for synergy and integration, and simplify complex processes.
• Proj Sched & Resource Mgmt
General ability to create project schedules which identify time frames for key project milestones and identify project resource requirements. Provides direction to non-management employees.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have experience in leading software teams in structured CMMI work environments?
Do you have experience working with a US Army CECOM and the SEC customer?
Do you have experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Accounting Management?
Do you have a minimum of 10 years of experience working on computer system engineering and/or software development programs?
Do you have experience working with Army Command, Control, Communications, Computers Intelligence, and Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems?
Typical Education/Experience
Other Job related information
*** THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON SSES NEXGEN CONTRACT AWARD AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED. *** Position requires current Top Secret SSBI security clearance and be readily clearable for TS/SCI. Applicants MUST include their Security Clearance Level, Investigation Type and Investigation Date clearly on their resume. Candidate must be willing to take, and able to pass a CI Polygraph exam upon request. PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: 10+ Years of experience working on computer system engineering and/or software development programs. Leadership position on large scale software program system including responsibilities for systems and software engineering, oversight of subcontractors, and procurement responsibilities. PREFERRED EDUCATION: B.S. in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science, M.S. preferred.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Information Solutions
- Job Type Management
- Experience Level First Level Manager
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 04/24/2012
