Test and Evaluation Engineering Manager - Level L - (US-AZ-Mesa - 85277)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 59415339
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Location
Mesa, AZ

Virtual Office/Telecommute?
(Things you should know about Virtual Office)
Virtual Work Not Available

Shift
First

Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys

Division
Precision Engagement/Mobility

Program
Rotorcraft

Occupation Title
Test & Evaluation Engineering

Skills Management Title
Test & Evaluation Engrg Mgmt

Job Classification
6L9AML

Job Type
Management

Experience Level
Mid Level Manager

Exemption Status
Management

Union
No

Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (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)
05/15/2008

Position Description
Manage employees to include first-level managers performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Test and Evaluation Engineering. Develop and execute integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures, and provide input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives. Acquire resources for department activities, provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements. Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manage, develop and motivate employees.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Adaptability

Understands and is generally involved in guiding changes in own and fellow middle managers' work and situations; explains the logic or basis for change to first level managers, fellow middle managers, and employees throughout the organization; acts as a resource on information about changes affecting own and fellow middle 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 middle 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.
[ + ] Building A Successful Team

Works with other middle managers to ensure the purpose and importance of the teams are clarified (e.g., team has a clear charter or mission statement); guides the setting of specific and measurable team goals and objectives. Works with other middle managers to help clarify roles and responsibilities of team members; helps ensure that necessary steering, review, or support functions are in place. Works with other middle managers to make procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to team accomplishments. Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents. Shares important or relevant information with other middle managers and the team. Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.
[ + ] Building Organizational Talent

Determines and advises own team and other middle managers on the mix and level of capability required by the business to support current and future objectives; assesses the key strengths and development opportunities of own and other groups; consistently and proactively identifies developmental assignments and the potential learning within the assignment; consistently and proactively matches assignments with individual developmental opportunities; provides high visibility to individuals with potential; offers challenging managerial assignments that build confidence and credibility; provides such individuals with a personal vision for this future; collaborates with other middle managers in aligning support systems, accountabilities, and incentives, which ensure a learning environment; proactively supports and advocates deserving individuals; guides the development of appropriate recognition, rewards, and resources for strong performers; when necessary, defends strong performers, even in the face of challenges; collaborates with other middle managers in establishing organizational systems to encourage talented individuals to remain within the organization; addresses individuals' needs for flexibility within the org