Quattro Business Operations Lead

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Affirmative Action, Architectural Analysis, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Development, Business Operations, Business Processes, Business Skills, CDL Driver's License, Communication Skills, Content Development, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Disability Accommodations, Earned Value Management (EVM), Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Lifting, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Leadership, Legal, Management Consulting, Management Strategy, Material Moving, Matrix Management, Medical Records, Metrics, Military, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Strategy, Product/Service Launch, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulations, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Road Tests, Sales Management, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Systems/Internals Programming, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel, Workforce Management, Workforce Planning, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

This role supports the development and operation of New Glenn's Gen 2 second stage (Quattro), which is a 4-engine evolution from the Gen 1.0 GS2 in operation today. This stage will be a high-rate and low-cost solution which both defines and transforms the future capability of New Glenn.

As the Quattro Business Operations Lead, you will report directly to the Quattro Program Senior Director and lead the business operations execution for the Quattro program. This position will drive all aspects of Business Operations including coordination of business management, processes/rhythms, development/maintenance of business operations analytics dashboards/reports to improve schedule/cost/performance management, and coordination of workforce planning activities to support program transition from development to production.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to quality to positively impact spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Collaborate across Program Management Office (PMO) and internal program managers to define, implement, and maintain quality (accurate) program metrics/dashboards related to schedule, cost, and performance management.
Lead resources driving demand planning and MRP implementation.
Develop content and prepare senior Leaders for executive reviews including Weekly Business Reviews (WBRs), Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
Coordinate across Finance, Procurement, and Engineering organizations to drive cost/labor management strategies to meet program budget targets and reduce program cost management variance.
Drive workforce planning strategies to improve labor utilization factors and aid in the program transition from development to production including working with production organizations to vet production labor assumptions.
Work with procurement and program leadership to drive procurement execution strategies that reduce cost and improve delivery performance.
Provide inputs into program case model and drive/coordinate critical initiatives to improve program business justification.
Work with operations strategy and operations organizations to assess/drive production rate increase readiness.

Minimum Qualifications:

MBA or equivalent advanced degree in business/operations and/or business analytics.
Highly organized leader with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills with proven track record of resourcefulness, strong business acumen, and bias for action from previous assignments.
Proven track record of success in a matrix-aligned organization including ability to deliver results through others.
Strong experience architecting business analytics dashboards and knowledge of data structures/analysis.
Comfortable working in a fast paced, multifaceted work environment and ability to travel in support of the program, customer, and supplier activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

(PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience. Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM.
Experience leading new product introduction (NPI) initiatives for large-scale physical products.
Management consulting experience.
Strong business management competence and experience leading large, geographically dispersed programs with large subcontractors.

Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $160,618.00 - $224,864.85
WA applicants is $169,624.00 - $237,473.25

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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