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Chief Portfolio Engineer (Principal)

Boeing

  • Herndon, VA
  • Posted 3 days ago
  • Full-time
  • $210,800–$285,200 a year

At a glance

Boeing is hiring a Chief Portfolio Engineer (Principal) in Herndon, VA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 7 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $210,800–$285,200 a year. The description mentions Agile. Boeing has 149 other openings in the US, 3 of them in Herndon, VA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 25 Software & IT openings in Herndon, VA today; the typical one asks for 3 years and advertises about $175,000 a year at the midpoint.

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About this role

Chief Portfolio Engineer (Principal)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Intelligence Systems Maverick portfolio is seeking a Chief Portfolio Engineer (Principal) to join our team in Herndon, VA.

This role plays a critical leadership role across multiple Intelligence Systems programs assuring quality engineering in design, build, delivery, issue and risk management of mission critical systems. This chief engineering position sets the vision and implements the strategies for sound engineering practices and processes for all portfolio programs. Intelligence Systems is a portfolio of classified programs within Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems.

The chief portfolio engineer will ensure all technical aspects of each program are executed properly including product definition, validation, software and systems engineering, design integration, test and evaluation, and certification for the Boeing team and all associated supplier work content. The portfolio Chief Engineer will also develop multi-disciplined skills, model-based tools, and standardized processes to deliver engineering for mission products through the lifecycle of the programs. The program chief engineers will also be direct reports to the Intelligence Systems Chief Engineer.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers
  • Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements
  • Collaborates with program engineers and business development to identify new and follow on concepts that will expand product or services lines. Anticipates change and organizes processes and resources to proactively respond
  • Identifies performance metrics and ensures that work and project breakdown structure (WBS/PBS), schedule and resource loading is completed by the team.
  • Develops and communicates responsibility authority accountability (RAA) to define team members' roles and responsibilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, verification, test, integration, product management) to ensure architectural coherence and timely delivery
  • Incorporates lessons learned into strategic process improvements. Prepares and presents outcomes, assessments and corrective action initiatives to Boeing management
  • Create and maintain interface control documents (ICDs)
  • Develop and maintain system architecture artifacts that align with program objectives and stakeholder needs
  • Elicit, write, analyze, and manage system-level requirements throughout the development lifecycle
  • Produce and maintain Concept of Operations (ConOps) documents capturing operational scenarios, use cases, and stakeholder roles

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a current and active Full Scope polygraph
  • 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • 7+ years of experience with software development and/or Information Systems architecture design and operations
  • Knowledge of and ability to lead key engineering boards and review processes.
  • Experience with design trade studies, risk assessments, and technical decision-making; capturing rationale and outcomes
  • Experience with Requirements Management best practices and traceability
  • Experience with system integrated testing and Verification / Validation processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Strong Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset
  • Experience designing and delivering Information Technology systems or products
  • Experience in agile/sprint planning, reviews, and continuous improvement activities to support rapid development cadence

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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 for Principal (Level 6): $210,800.00 - $285,200.00

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).

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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