Chief of Staff - Human Factors Engineering FCE

Chief of Staff - Human Factors Engineering FCE

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Chief of Staff - Human Factors Engineering FCE (Experienced, Mid-level or Senior) to join the Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Functional Chief Engineer (FCE) Office, in Everett, Washington. This role will directly support the HFE FCE, and partner with leaders and members of the Technical Fellowship across Human Factors Engineering, and peer FCE offices, to optimize organizational effectiveness, and enable the HFE FCE to focus on high-impact leadership priorities.

This position serves as a trusted advisor and operational partner, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, managing key projects, and ensuring alignment across the Human Factors Engineering organization and broader enterprise.

If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record driving organizational strategies by establishing organizational rhythm, we invite you to apply for this position. Successful candidates will have prior demonstrated success in supporting Executive leaders, developing relationships across departments - as well as strong communications skills, problem-solving skills, project management skills, a willingness to take initiative, and the ability to partner across multiple engineering functions, business segments, and geographic areas. They will also have prior experience working in roles that lead through influence, are in or adjacent to engineering, and have demonstrated success in driving organizational efficiency through operational excellence.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced, Mid-Level and Senior Level Software Engineers. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the HFE FCE and core leadership team to manage daily operations, prioritize initiatives, and streamline decision-making processes.
• Oversee the strategic management of the FCE’s travel plans, content, and follow-up.
• Serve as a liaison between the FCE and internal/external stakeholders, including engineering teams, program leaders, peer FCE offices, and executive leadership.
• Facilitate leadership meetings, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up on critical issues.
• Prepare and review presentations, reports, and communications for senior leadership and external partners.
• Analyze data and metrics to provide insights that inform strategic planning and operational improvements.
• Coordinate strategic programs across the FCE office, ensuring alignment with Boeing’s business objectives and Human Factors Engineering goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and technical excellence within the Human Factors Engineering organization.
• Act as a delegate for the FCE at non-technical meetings

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• 2+ years’ in a role that enables Sr Leader effectiveness and decision making.
• 2+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in a cross-functional environment
• 2+ years of experience in leading or managing a cross-functional project
• 1+ years of experience of leading by influence, without formal authority
• 2+ years of Expert-level proficiency with all Microsoft Office suite applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.
• Experience supporting senior executives in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Experience synthesizing senior leader conversations into clear actions and summaries.
• experience supporting leaders in an Engineering organization.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to senior leaders.
• Understanding of human factors engineering principles and their application in the Boeing product lifecycle and/or enterprise safety initiatives. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Travel:

10%

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 Experienced level (Level 3): $101,150-$136,850

Summary Pay Range for Mid-level level (Level 4): $126,650-$171,350

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 5): $156,400-$211,600

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

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 does not require a Security Clearance.

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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