GMD Interceptor Change Engineer 3/4 - (US-AL-Huntsville - 35899)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 59415360
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Location
Huntsville, AL

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

Shift
First

Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys

Division
Network & Space Systems

Program
Missile Defense Systems

Occupation Title
Systems Engineering

Skills Management Title
Sys Integr, Ver & Validation

Job Classification
6K8CP3
Note: The level of the classification for a specific applicant will be based on the qualifications of that applicant.

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
04/21/2008

Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
06/21/2008

Position Description
Position is on the GMD program in Huntsville, AL and supports the Interceptor Systems Engineering, Integration and Test organization as a GMD Change Engineer. Candidate will provide technical ownership and direction related to the processing of Class II Change packages. Change Engineer will be responsible for all change packages impacting the organization, from initiation through approval and implementation. In addition, will be responsible for reviewing and approving change packages to ensure technical completeness and consistency and provide management and chief engineer with status. This position utilizes knowledge of GMD GBI technical and business operations to ensure delivered change packages/products meet customer expectations. Change engineer should expect to conduct cross-functional strategy meetings, maintain technical understanding, develop ground rules & assumptions and act as a focal point with program management. Will be expected to review estimates and impacts with management, CAMs and support discussions with technical leads. Candidate will use understanding of Earned Value Management and government proposal work to accomplish assigned tasks. Works under minimal supervision. Ability to coach less experienced group members. Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs analyses for safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success. Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Resolves cross-functional technical issues. Works under minimal direction. Note: The level of the classification for a specific applicant will be based on the qualifications of that applicant.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Communication

Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. 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. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
[ + ] Planning And Organizing

Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Takes advantage of