Advanced Technologist 5

Skills Management Title Project/Program Management Status Full Time, Employee Business Component Project/Program Management Requisition Number 08-1018729 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. Advanced Technologist 5 Position Description The Networked Systems Technology (NST) organization in Phantom Works, the central R&D organization in the Boeing Company, invites applications for a research position as Advanced Information Technologist. We are interested in innovative researchers with interests and extensive experience in machine learning with a strong background in statistics, probability, and mathematics and with strong programming skills. The successful applicant will be expected take a leadership role in the appropriate application of machine learning technologies to Boeing products and processes, to participate in and lead multiple technical projects, effectively work with colleagues of diverse technical backgrounds, help develop proposals for new business, interface with internal and external customers, keep abreast of new technical advances, help develop new intellectual property, and build and maintain a network of contacts and collaborators both inside and outside the company. This is a senior position with the Adaptive Systems group of the NST organization, a leader in advanced applied research in AI. Representative Major Tasks: Performs R&D of significance and value to a major program. Exhibits a high level of creativity extending new computing technology. Identifies emerging advanced computing technology of value to a major program. Evaluates and recommends technology by performing comparative analysis and trade studies. Provides subject matter expertise at the project/program level. Supports non advocate reviews. Ensures successful deployment of advanced computing technology for a project. Contributes to the creation and review of R&D proposals. Influences functional organization decision makers to use appropriate computational tools and processes. Assists in forecasting computational needs and capabilities to address future business requirements. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] Coaching/Teaching Consistently and proactively clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by seeking and giving information and checking for understanding; provides advanced instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation to help team leaders, managers and internal employees develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Consistently and proactively gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Consistently and proactively establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping team leaders, managers and internal employees, feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. [ + ] Collaboration Mentors others in working effectively and cooperatively with team leaders, managers and internal employees; consistently and proactively establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving team leaders, managers and internal employees and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide assistance and/or thought leadership to other project team leaders when doing so would benefit the organization. [ + ] Communication Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Guiders others in keeping their audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames highly complex and or advanced information in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Regularly 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. Mentors and advises fellow project leads and other internal employees on effective communication techniques. [ + ] Continuous Learning Serves as an organizational focal point for team leaders, managers and internal employees who provide and/or need advanced or specialized sources of information. Consistently and proactively identifies and participates in appropriate learning activities (e.g., courses, reading, self-study, coaching, experiential learning) that help fulfill learning needs. Actively participates in learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience (e.g., takes notes, asks questions, critically analyzes information, keeps on-the-job application in mind, does required tasks). Guides others in applying advanced or unusually complex new knowledge, understanding, or skill to practical use on the job; furthers learning through trial and error. Regularly places self in unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations in order to ask questions and learn; takes on unusual complex, challenging or unfamiliar assignments. [ + ] Innovation Viewed as an expert in consistently and proactively identifying implicit assumptions in the way problems or situations are defined or presented. Sees alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of team leads, internal employees or external customers. Consistently draws upon multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration. Guides other in combining ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought. Views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms complex approaches/solutions. Examines numerous potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any; targets important areas for innovation and develops solutions that address meaningful issues in own work areas and thought the organization. [ + ] Project Management Recognized enterprise experience in creating comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for significant organization, enterprise and business unit projects identifying time frames for key project milestones and ensure alignment of sub tier activities for overall project visibility, tracking and completion. Directs and manages more complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities. Independently identifies project resource requirements, integrates and directs multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Collaborates with others on the most complex projects assigned. As an enterprise role model demonstrates ability to direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of enterprise wide or extremely complex large-scale projects. Identifies and resolves any issues to ensure the successful completion of the project. [ + ] Strategic Decision Making Is recognized as an organizational expert in identifying and filling gaps in information required to understand strategic issues. Effectively organizes information and data to identify/explain major trends, problems, and causes; compares and combines information to identify underlying issues. Expertly generates and considers options for actions to achieve a long-range goal or vision; develops decision criteria considering factors such as cost, benefits, risks, timing, and buy-in; selects the strategy most likely to succeed. Identifies the key tasks and resources needed to achieve if not exceed objectives. Consistently and proactively makes sure strategies are carried out; monitors results and makes adjustments as needed.Technical [ + ] Analytical Skills 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. [ + ] Computing Technologies Advanced/expert knowledge of multiple information technology areas. [ + ] Software Architecture & Design Advanced, expert knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree with typically 12 or more years' or a PhD degree with typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information Boeing's Networked Systems Technology organization offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of a diverse research group that touches all parts of the company, from aircraft to spacecraft, communications systems and worldwide customers. We help Boeing tackle it's toughest information and computational issues and help develop innovative products for the future. *** 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.