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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Experimental Systems Group, is seeking an Operations Manager to support the team in Herndon, VA.

We work with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies. Our ground design and mission team focuses 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, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and operations of products in their relevant environments.

The Operations Manager will be a part of a high-performing team that are immersed in high intensity projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement department business and technical strategies, manages department resources and provides oversight and approval on technical approaches, products and processes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages ground operations team across several disciplines including 24x7 mission critical positions

• Ensures team maintains training / certification to meet program requirements

• Develops and implements integrated departmental plans to ensure business, technical and customer requirements are achieved

• Reviews implementation plans, execution, makes appropriate, adjustments, and resolves issues

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

• Coaches, counsels, mentors and provides developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance within their department

• Promotes employee recognition and builds a departmental culture that improves employee satisfaction and retains a skilled and motivated workforce

• Applies budget management principles and practices to manage multiple projects, processes and/or departmental units

• Monitors departmental financial metrics to support budgetary planning and to determine appropriate corrective actions

• Implements strategies to improve open and honest communication within the department. Communicates policies and directives to enhance employee awareness and clarify expectations

• Ensures engineering best practices are adopted in all processes and procedures implemented across the program

Rotating on-call support and occasional shift and weekend work.

Successfully completed a Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years’ experience with program management, engineering and/or operations.

• 5+ years’ experience working on satellite ground/spacecraft systems.

• 3+ years’ experience leading technical or engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Program/Project Management experience

• Experience with engineering best practices

• Experience working in or leading teams supporting 24x7 operations

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus

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.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Herdon, VA Summary pay range: $147,050- $198,950

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.