Lead Operations Specialist

Lead Operations Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) Space and Launch Division isseeking a Lead Operations Specialist (Level 4) to support our Systems Engineering team in Herndon Virginia.

The Space and Launch Team creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our teamfocuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment concept development proposal writing requirements and design build integration test and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Lead Operations Specialist position will be a part of a high-performing team in a very dynamic environment. As a member of our team you will have opportunities to lead coach and develop team members while supporting in a real-time operations environment. You will be trained and certified on a complex system. This position will support system assets and resources for a 24x7 operational center. This role will be required to obtain certifications needed to perform the duties of the Lead Operations Specialist within 3 to 4 months of report date. This position will have an occasional need for surging to24x7 coverage candidate must remain flexible.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the successful completion of mission objectives.

• Troubleshoot and resolve problems following defined procedures.

• Delegates responsibilities among staff members and operations team.

• Serves as the operations focal point between management and customer representatives during both nominal and anomalous operations.

• Coordinates planned/unplanned facility activities that may impact operations.

• Participates in the development of engineering processes procedures methods and tools.

• Technical analysis.

• Collaborate with other teamsand positional specialists.

• Lead a team of operators.

• Function in a high-stress operational environment.

• Understand and support customer needs and priorities.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Experience working with UNIX Linux and/or Windows development environment

• 5 years of experience leading coaching and developing others (including those who may not be your direct reports)

• Willingness to work a rotating shift to include weekends and holidays

• Willingness to work in a 24x7 operations and support process experience

• Ability to complete a certification program (Specialized training provided (combination of self-study and on-the-job training) in order to learn the necessary skills allowing you to obtain the necessary certifications required for this position)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree

• 5 years of experience working in an Operations environment

• Experience managing customer relationships

• Experience in space and satellite systems

• Demonstrates strength in attention to detail

• Experience adjusting to changing priorities

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.

Pay and Benefits:

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.

Summary pay range: $121550 - $164450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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