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Boeing Defense and Space Security (BDS) and Boeing Global Services (BGS) are seeking a Lead Military Defense Intellectual Property Licensing and Strategy Specialist to join their team in Hazelwood, MO; Ridley Park, PA; or Tukwila WA.

A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills that emphasize a people and team first philosophy, superior communication and critical thinking skills, and a self-personality with a positive attitude.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist Boeing platform/product programs to develop and implement appropriate Intellectual Property (IP) funding and protection strategies that help the company win campaigns and execute successful programs

• Address customer data rights requirements, and ensure the appropriate evaluation of IP risks during proposal processes or program execution

• Perform business development activities for intellectual property licensing prospects that integrate business objectives and market strategies

• Leverage the IP, bound risks, and address cross business alignment and appropriate review and approval processes

• Guide the technical content required to propose licensing opportunities, and consultation to functional support teams in the preparation of license agreement documents

• Manage the licensee relationship and oversight of the associated licensing activities, including cross-functional resolution of licensing issues

This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. On-site work will be at a minimum of 3 days per week.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Experience in leadership and driving difficult tasks to completion

• 3+ years experience coordinating activities with multiple groups or organizations

• Ability to lead an integrated team through personal influence without direct line authority over team members

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Masters Degree

• Licensing or intellectual property experience

• Experience with financial acumen

• Experience with strategic business plans

• Experience in the aerospace industry

Typical Education & Experience:
Technical bachelor’s degree and typically 9 or more years’ related work experience or a Master’s degree with typically 7 or more years’ or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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 Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $125,800 – $181,700

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.