Boeing

BDS Manufacturing & Safety Executive Assistant – Chief of Staff

Boeing$171K — $232K *
Mesa, AZ 85204In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • 10+ years of experience leading multi-functional projects
  • 5+ years experience communicating with various organization levels
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • 5+ years experience analyzing and presenting data
  • 5+ years of experience leading through influence
  • 5+ years of experience with business and financial acumen

Responsibilities

  • Support the VP by translating organizational priorities into actionable plans
  • Lead the Manufacturing & Safety operating rhythm and reporting processes
  • Schedule and prioritize key tasks to meet objectives
  • Coordinate executive meeting support and briefing consolidation
  • Plan site engagements and prepare executive materials
  • Identify and implement optimization opportunities
  • Monitor project execution and communicate status to leadership

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Relocation assistance based on eligibility
Full Job Description
BDS Manufacturing & Safety Executive Assistant – Chief of Staff

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for Senior Manufacturing & Safety Executive Assistant Manager (Level M) to serve as Chief of Staff and support all BDS Programs in Berkeley, MO, Mesa, AZ, Philadelphia, PA, Seattle, WA, San Antonio, TX, Huntsville, AL or Titusville, FL.  

This role will report directly to the Vice President of Manufacturing and Safety and be responsible for the development and management of the overall management system and organization initiatives in BDS Manufacturing & Safety as a critical enabler of the business.

Position Responsibilities:  

  • Support and partner with the VP of BDS Manufacturing & Safety by translating strategic organizational priorities into actionable plans, disciplined reporting, and coordinated execution across Manufacturing & Safety
  • Develop and lead the Manufacturing & Safety operating rhythm, including recurring executive deliverables, readiness assessments, leadership meeting support, and strategic planning activities
  • Ensure objectives are met by scheduling, de-conflicting, and prioritizing key tasks; proactively communicate leadership direction, guidance, and expectations to internal and external audiences
  • Coordinate executive-level and LT staff meeting support and participation in BDS and enterprise leadership forums, including consolidation of executive-level briefings and consistent messaging
  • Plan and execute site engagements and leadership visits as required, including preparation of materials, logistics, and executive-ready summaries
  • Review and evaluate strategic organizational focus and priorities; identify optimization opportunities and assist in implementation to improve execution and performance
  • Monitor and track project execution of Manufacturing & Safety related plans; communicate status, risks/issues, and recommended actions to leadership
  • Establish and sustain cross-functional and enterprise relationships to remove obstacles, solve problems, and drive alignment across BDS and other Boeing business units
  • Lead special projects and ad hoc executive initiatives supporting Manufacturing & Safety priorities
  • Lead by example through Seek, Speak & Listen to reinforce an inclusive, high-performance culture
  • Travel as required to support leadership engagements and site activities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • 10+ years of experience leading projects that crossed multiple functions, organizations or systems where competing priorities or objectives may have become a challenge
  • Experience with time management, communication, technical writing, presentation development, facilitation and organizational skills
  • 5+ years of experience communicating effectively with multiple levels of an organization
  • 5+ years of experience collecting and analyzing data from multiple sources, as well as interpreting data and presenting analysis and recommendations to management
  • 5+ years of experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects, transactions or initiatives
  • 5+ years of experience using critical business and financial acumen in order to influence and shape strategy
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Functional experience in one or more areas: manufacturing, safety, project/program management, or business operations
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar methods for performance oversight and metrics
  • Experience collaborating with multiple programs/organizations
  • Experience leading key process, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Total Rewards:

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Berkeley, MO, Mesa, AZ, Titusville, FL, Huntsville, AL, and San Antonio, TX: $171,700 – $232,300

Philadelphia, PA and Seattle, WA: $183,600 - $248,400

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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