Intellectual Property Auditor

Intellectual Property Auditor

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Law and Global Compliance team is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Auditor with solid technical and ethical characteristics to join our Boeing Intellectual Property team in Mesa, AZ, Seal Beach, CA, Berkeley, MO, or Seattle, WA.

Successful candidates will consistently focus on the big picture while maintaining attention to detail, enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and disciplines, and have strong decision-making abilities, leadership and superior communication and collaboration skills.

Audits may be performed remotely or in person, as the audit requires.  At this time, the position is anticipated to require travel 10-15% of time.  In addition, the position will report to a manager in the U.S. West Coast and be part of a small global team, so the position requires the ability to take calls and participate in meetings during times that accommodate all US and India time zones (which may be done remotely as appropriate).

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan and execute detailed audit test plans; validate 3rd party compliance to various contractual requirements and identify non-conformities and improvement opportunities
• Conduct audit fieldwork using appropriate auditing methods, industry best practices and customized plans based on situational risk-based factors
• Draft and complete detailed audit reports based on fieldwork, supporting evidence, multifaceted analyses and implications of findings and observations
• Provide clear, timely communication on project status to team, internal stakeholders, 3rd parties and executive leadership, including recommended resolution options to address non-conformities and non-compliance
• Work closely with an outside audit firm
• Participate in continuous improvement projects across teams

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 2+ years of experience performing audits (financial, compliance, operational)
• 2+ years of experience performing data analysis  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Intellectual Property (IP) policies and procedures
• Experience in auditing, accounting, supply chain contracts and Intellectual Property licenses
• Experience with the full complement of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Experience supporting and working with virtual teams
• Experience working in a global work environment and managing communication and collaboration across multiple time zones
• Experience with data analytics 
• Experience continuously improving processes
• Experience with AI tools
• Ability to navigate ambiguous and complex environments and find available resources
• Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of information 

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 and 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: $107,100 - $155,250

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 is not an Export Control position.

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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