GMD Project Engineer 4 - (US-AL-Huntsville - 35899)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 59415366
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Location
Huntsville, AL

Virtual Office/Telecommute?
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Virtual Work Not Available

Shift
First

Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys

Division
Network & Space Systems

Program
Missile Defense Systems

Occupation Title
Engr Multi-Skill Leadership

Skills Management Title
Project Engineer

Job Classification
6C1LP4

Job Type
Non-Management

Experience Level
Mid Level (5-15 years of experience)

Exemption Status
Exempt

Union
No

Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
Ability to Obtain Interim Clearance (Pre-Start) and Final Clearance (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required

Work Eligibility Required?
Yes

US Person Status Required?
Yes

Export Control Required?
Yes

Relocation Money Available?
Yes

Date Posted
04/24/2008

Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
06/23/2008

Position Description
Position is on the GMD program in Huntsville, AL and supports the Interceptor Engineering, Integration and Test organization as a Basis of Estimate (BOE) Technical Specialist. As a BOE Technical Specialist, candidate will be assigned to a specific area with the organization (i.e.; flight test, production operations, special tools, system test, etc.) and will be expected to become the subject matter expert for that area, capable of creating BOEs in response to proposal requirements, ROMs, etc. Therefore, candidate must have experience in labor and material estimating, pricing, with an understanding of government contracting processes and associated regulations. In this capacity, candidate should be able to cope with aggressive deadlines, constantly changing requirements, and frequent periods of overtime to meet proposal objectives while maintaining the highest levels of respect and cooperation with teammates. Furthermore, candidate will assist in evaluation, preparation, assessment and discussion of fairly complex, proposals, and technical change packages. Candidate will evaluate and influence development of technical requirements (e.g., statement of work, ground rules and assumptions, program schedules, etc.), identify significant cost drivers and provide risks and benefits alternatives to enhance estimate accuracy. Candidate will be expected to review estimates and impacts with management, CAMs and support proposal discussions with customer. Candidate will use understanding of Earned Value Management and government proposal work to accomplish assigned tasks. In addition, candidate must have experience as a project manager / engineer leading team members from various engineering disciplines, support groups and senior customer representatives. Candidate must also possess knowledge of project management concepts, tools and best practices and be able to generate and maintain complex Excel spreadsheets. Will be expected to develop project plans and deliverables, and direct all project phases and act as primary customer contact. Participates in or develops mechanisms for establishing, monitoring and integrating project elements, metrics, product configuration and communications concerning change management process and decisions. Coordinates the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project and team, finance, planning, scheduling and line management. Uses trend, earned value and variance analyses and risk assessments to develop plans or to recommend change. Negotiates project changes and incorporates changes into project control systems to maintain work statements, cost and schedule baselines. Transitions projects to customer for on-going support; performs project close-out and documents lessons learned. Works under minimal direction.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Gaining Commitment

Describes expectations, goals, requests, or future states in a way that provides clarity and excites interest. Proactively seeks, gives, and summarizes information; consistently ensures that the situation/issue at hand is understood. Presents own ideas; seeks and develops suggestions of others; consistently makes procedural suggestions. Uses appropriate influence strategies (such as demonstrating benefits or giving rewards) to gain genuine agreement with fellow project leads, other internal employees, and customers; persists by using different approaches as needed to gain commitment. Summarizes outcomes of discussions and establishes next steps if needed; consistently and proactively establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
[ + ] Project