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The Boeing Company’s Global Talent, Development & Employee Experience organization has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Talent Assessment Scientist to join the Assessment Science team in Seattle, WA. In this role you will own the end-to-end implementation of pre-hire assessments, from stakeholder needs analysis, through job analysis, to implementation and validation. You will serve as a subject matter expert in assessments, supporting business leaders across Boeing with their talent selection needs.
The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and timelines, manage resource scheduling, and provide regular progress updates on project status
Conduct thorough job analyses, including interviews, observations, and job analysis questionnaire (JAQ) development, as part of larger assessment development and validation projects
Lead and support the development of assessments for various hourly and salaried roles, employing classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT) methodologies to ensure the quality, validity, and fairness of assessments
Train recruiters and hiring managers on assessments and their use and troubleshoot the assessments and their integrations
Design and implement concurrent and predictive validation studies to evaluate the effectiveness of selection assessments
Prepare technical documentation that meets legal standards and adheres to the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
Conduct research projects, such as capturing quality of hire, to enhance hiring practices
Collaborate with the Employee Listening and Organizational Research and Assessment team on research initiatives and data analysis to support data-driven decision-making
Cultivate and maintain relationships with external vendors providing custom and standard testing or screening solutions
Monitor vendor performance and conduct periodic reviews to ensure high service quality
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, legal, and labor relations, to develop robust assessment systems, solutions, and outputs
Provide expert consultation to leadership and management on best practices in talent management, employee selection, and organizational development
Offer insights based on research findings to inform strategic decision-making
This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Master’s degree or higher
1+ years of experience in database management, programming, statistical modeling and/or machine learning (SQL, R, Python, JMP, SPSS, SAS, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related field and 5+ years of experience with assessment development or Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and 2+ years of experience with assessment development
1+ years of experience implementing pre-hire assessments in large organizations
1+ years of experience communicating technical results to non-technical audiences
Experience writing technical documentation that aligns with relevant legal and professional standards, including EEOC and OFCCP guidelines
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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $121,550 - $164,450
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 24, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.
Education
Masters Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.
