Grade Leveling Criteria - General Instructions an

The Comp Reference Tool (CRT) is the primary, official source and system of record for grade leveling criteria. Bus
leveling criteria or career ladder descriptions that differ from the Corporate grade leveling criteria are considered
leveling criteria.
General Nature of Grade Leveling Criteria
The Intel Grade Leveling Criteria outlines general expectations for business groups on key competencies and requ
non-sales grades only). The general nature of the tool allows the grade expectations to be easily translated into a

Many business groups maintain their own internal job ladders, which offer specific grade expectations for job fam
the Intel Grade Leveling Criteria as a foundation on which to build a job ladder. Contact your BGHR representati
job ladders.
When to use the Grade Leveling Criteria
Below are some possible examples of when to use the Grade Leveling Criteria:
–  When opening a job requisition the tool can be used to gauge the desired grade level.
–  When creating a new job the tool should be used to determine the appropriate grade levels.
–  When designing business specific job ladders the tool should always be used as foundation on which to build th
–  During Rewards, the tool can be useful to understand job expectations of employees within multiple-grade tea
–  During performance reviews the tool can be used to help set job expectations for employees.
–  When working on employee development plans the tool can be used to set job growth expectations with empl

Helpful Hints on Using the Grade Leveling Criteria

– Not all job/individuals will perfectly match the criteria of any given grade. The charts should be used as a guide
– It is important to review all of the general requirements and not to focus on just one or two general requireme
– It is helpful to review the general requirements within a series of grades before making any final decisions.
– Assume that a job at any grade level is competent in the general requirements at the preceding grade levels, e

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ia - General Instructions and Helpful Hints
r grade leveling criteria. Business Groups should rely on and abide by these grade leveling criteria. Grade
eling criteria are considered unofficial but must align substantively with the official corporate grade

key competencies and requirements at each grade level, up to grade 010 (note: leveling criteria covers
o be easily translated into any job across a wide range of business groups.

ade expectations for job families within the group. However, any business specific job ladders should use
act your BGHR representative and/or operations management to see if your group uses business specific

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 Chart Type Definitions and Typical Jobs
Exempt Charts
Chart Type Definition
R&D – Jobs involved in design & development of new products and/or processes (ofte
for sale). Normally requires a technical undergraduate degree. Jobs typically reside in
Technical Research groups.
R&D/Technical Individual Contributor
Tech – Jobs involved in supporting development of products or internally focused syst
Normally requires a technical undergraduate degree. Jobs typically reside in IT and M
groups.

Non-Tech – Jobs involved in supporting the operation. Normally requires a non-techn

Jobs typically reside in Finance, Legal, HR Marketing and Manufacturing groups.
Non-Technical Individual Contributor

R&D – Manager jobs involved in design & development of new products and/or proce
products for sale). Normally requires a technical undergraduate degree. Jobs typicall
Product and Technical Research groups.

R&D/Technical Management Tech – Manager jobs involved in supporting development of products or internally foc
systems. Normally requires a technical undergraduate degree. Jobs typically reside in
Manufacturing groups.

Non-Tech – Manager jobs involved in supporting the operation. Normally requires a n

Non-Technical Management degree. Jobs typically reside in Finance, Legal, HR Marketing and Manufacturing grou

Nonexempt Charts
Chart Type Definition
Grades 075-079
Jobs involved in implementation, configuration, support and maintenance of products
and related systems. Normally requires a technical certification and/or technical degr
Technical typically reside in manufacturing and IT groups.

Jobs involved in supporting the operation. Normally requires a high school or equival
Administrative Jobs reside throughout the organization.

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n Typical Jobs
products and/or processes (often products R&D - Component Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Mark
e degree. Jobs typically reside in Product and Process Engineer, Researcher, Software Engineer, Systems Engineer

Tech - Customer Support Specialist, Data Analyst,

oducts or internally focused systems. Information Services Analyst, IT Support Specialist, Programmer Analyst, Netwo
Jobs typically reside in IT and Manufacturing Statistician, Systems Administrator, Technical Writer, Test Engineer, Web Applic
Developer

. Normally requires a non-technical degree. Accountant, Attorney, Auditor, Buyer, Communications Specialist, Customer Bus
nd Manufacturing groups. Facilities Planner, Financial Analyst, Human Resources Development Representa
Analyst, Marketing Specialist, Occupational Health Nurse, Planning Analyst, Proj
Manager, Production/Materials Support, Treasury

nt of new products and/or processes (often R&D - Engineering TD Manager, Platform Manager, Technical Marketing Engine
ergraduate degree. Jobs typically reside in
Tech - Engineering Manager, Factory Manager, Info Tech Manager, Manufacturi
Operations Manager, Shift Manager
ment of products or internally focused
e degree. Jobs typically reside in IT and

operation. Normally requires a non-technical Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, HR Business Manager, Marketing Mana
rketing and Manufacturing groups. Manager, Security Manager, Staffing Manager, Training Manager

n Typical Jobs
Technical Writer, Legal Rep
ort and maintenance of products, computer Computer Technician, Client Support Technician, Engineering Technician, Faciliti
ertification and/or technical degree. Jobs Manufacturing Technician

equires a high school or equivalent degree. Accounting Clerk/Associate, Administrative Support, Customer Service Specialis
Transaction Center Admin, Scheduler, Legal Specialist, Material Specialist

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Hardware Engineer, Marketing Engineers,

tems Engineer

ogrammer Analyst, Network Specialist,

Test Engineer, Web Applications

ns Specialist, Customer Business Analyst,

s Development Representative, Logistics
rse, Planning Analyst, Project/Program

echnical Marketing Engineer Manager

ech Manager, Manufacturing Manager,

Manager, Marketing Manager, Purchasing

ng Manager

neering Technician, Facilities Technician,

Customer Service Specialist, HR

, Material Specialist

R&D/Technical Individual Contributor
Requirements 003
Requires proficiency in a
specialized or intellectual field
of study such as engineering,
computer science or
programing or a related field.
Utilizes theories, principles and
concepts related to a specialty
area.
Knowledge & Skills
Independently plans and
schedules own work to meet
goals and deliverables based
on general directions.
Work Planning & Responsible for one or more
Direction Received aspects of a project.
Regularly exercises judgment
and discretion in analyzing,
developing and recommending
solutions to problems in
computer science,
programming or engineering
Problem Solving which have significant
implications to project
outcomes.
Regularly provides input and
recommendations that impact
the completion of project
Impact of Decisions goals. Regularly makes
decisions that impact the time
and resources of other
employees.
Grade Level Gener
005
Requires a developed working
knowledge in a specialized or
intellectual field of study such
as engineering, computer
science or programing or a
related field. Applies advanced
principles, theories and
concepts to one or more
specialty areas. Expands
knowledge and skills to other
specialty areas.
Independently plans and
schedules own work to meet
goals and deliverables with
little direction. Most
assignments are delivered in
the form of expected results.
Responsible for multiple
aspects of a project.
Regularly performs
independent analysis,
development and
implementation of solutions to
difficult problems in computer
science, programming or
engineering which have broad
implications to project
outcomes.
Regularly and independently
makes decisions that impact
the attainment of project
objectives.
 Builds working relationships Builds productive
internally to achieve common internal/external working
goals or resolve problems. relationships. Coordinates
with members of own team
regarding planning and
Contacts objectives. Communicates
progress and achievement of
project goals to team.

Bachelors of Science and/or Bachelors of Science and/or

prolonged course of study in a prolonged course of study in a
specialized field or equivalent specialized field or equivalent
Education & experience. experience.
Experience
BS BS/ 1+ Years
MS

Intel Distribution
** 5% - 10% 20% - 25%
* Movement into the grade 010 as an R&D/Technical Individual Contributor may require approval from the group VP and/o
** "Intel Distribution" is a general guideline to help build context and understanding around the grade levels. It represents
dependent upon the business, hiring trends, size of the group, job families used, etc.
 Grade Level General Requirements

Grade Level
006 007 008
Requires a thorough working Requires a advanced working Requires broad expertise or
knowledge in a specialized or knowledge in a highly unique knowledge in a highly
intellectual field of study such specialized or intellectual field specialized or intellectual field
as engineering, computer of study such as engineering, of study such as engineering,
science or programing or a computer science or computer science or
related field. Applies advanced programing or a related field. programing or a related field.
principles, theories and Widely applies advanced Integrates working knowledge
concepts to multiple specialty principles, theories and of other disciplines into
areas. concepts to most specialty innovative solutions and
areas. applications.

Plans, schedules and integrates
a range of interrelated tasks
with limited direction. Results
are generally shared with team
and/or manager upon
completion. Recommends and
proposes ways to integrate
plans and schedules of other
projects.
Integrates and coordinates Plans and schedules the
multiple schedules to ensure development and
the timely completion of implementation of multiple
several independent projects.  long-term and complex
General outcome is shared projects.  Requests
upon completion. consultative direction as
needed. Projects are typically
reviewed by a management
review committee.

Regularly performs Independently develops and Utilizes depth and breadth of

independent analysis,
development and
implementation of solutions to
complex problems. Resolves a
wide range of issues in creative
ways.
implements practical solutions expertise in resolving issues of
to a broad range of complex greater significance or analysis
issues. Analysis consistently of unique issues requiring
requires an in-depth evaluation evaluation of intangibles.
of a variety of factors. Designs innovative solutions to
complex problems.

Regularly makes significant Decisions consistently affect Consistently makes decisions

decisions directly impacting multiple or critical projects in regarding the overall goals and
the success of one or more the business and may impact objectives of significant
projects, or adjacent external relationships. programs or segments of the
workgroups/functions. organization.
 Builds productive
internal/external working
relationships. Integrates plans
and objectives across
workgroups or project teams
within the organization.
Bachelors of Science and/or
prolonged course of study in a
specialized field or equivalent
experience.
BS/ 3+ Years
MS/ 2+ Years
PhD
20% - 25%
tor may require approval from the group VP and/or a review committee.
derstanding around the grade levels. It represents a distribution of grades of Intel R&D/Technical Individual Contributors. Variations will e
es used, etc.
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Leads multiple or critical teams Represents the organization
and interfaces with customers internally and externally as the
regarding issues impacting the primary contact on
customer relationship. projects. Interacts with senior
Consults with senior internal and external personnel
management. on complex or wide-spread
project issues requiring
coordination across
organizational lines.
Bachelors of Science and/or Bachelors of Science and/or
prolonged course of study in a prolonged course of study in a
specialized field or equivalent specialized field or equivalent
experience. experience.
BS/ 4+ Years BS/ 6+ Years
MS/ 3+ Years MS/ 4+ Years
PhD/ 1+ Years PhD/ 2+ Years
20% - 25% 15% - 20%
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009
Requires an advanced working
knowledge in one or more
highly specialized or
intellectual fields of study such
as engineering, computer
science or programing or a
related field. Integrates the
advanced working knowledge
of other disciplines.
Demonstrates consistent
innovation and creativity in
approach.
Forecasts future internal or
external needs and impacts
planning objectives and
strategies for the
organization.   Level of success
is determined through
achievement of objectives.
Consistently applies strategic
thinking to develop and drive
solutions to a wide range of
theoretical and practical
problems, which require a high
degree of innovation and
ingenuity.
Decisions consistently and
directly impact the
performance and direction of
the organization.
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Requires expertise in several
highly specialized or
intellectual fields of study such
as engineering, computer
science or programing or a
related field of study. 
Integrates in-depth knowledge
of several disciplines. Leads
the design, development and
implementation of highly
advanced new technologies
and approaches.
Conducts strategic planning to
determine the future direction
of the organization and ensure
continued growth and
success. Level of success is
determined through
organizational goal attainment.
Consistently uses innovative
logic to drive state-of-the-art
solutions to highly complex
problems and extends the
understanding of a given field.
Regularly makes decisions that
have a global or long-lasting
impact on the business,
reputation, posture or image of
the organization.
 Serves as internal consultant to Serves as an internal
senior management and consultant to senior
external spokesperson for the management and external
organization on critical projects spokesperson for the
and/or matters of company organization on matters
policy and practices. regarding policy, capability,
and strategy. May consult
executive management.

Bachelors of Science and/or Bachelors of Science and/or

prolonged course of study in a prolonged course of study in a
specialized field or equivalent specialized field or equivalent
experience. experience.

BS/ 9+ Years BS/ 12+ Years

MS/ 6+ Years MS/ 8+ Years
PhD/ 4+ Years PhD/ 6+ Years
5% - 10% 1% - 3%

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Non-Technical Individual Contributor
Requirements 003
Requires proficiency in a
specialized , intellectual or
professional field of study such
as business, economics,
finance or related field. Applies
knowledge, theories,
strategies and concepts to one
or more specialty areas.
Knowledge & Skills
Independently plans and
schedules own work to meet
goals and deliverables based
on general directions. Works
independently without close
supervision.
Responsible for one or more
Work Planning & aspects of a project.
Direction Received
Regularly exercises judgment
and discretion in analyzing,
developing and recommending
solutions to problems related
to management, general
business operations or a
professional field which have
significant implications to
Problem Solving project outcomes.
Grade Level Gener
005
Requires a developed working
knowledge in a specialized,
intellectual or professional
field of study such as business,
economics, finance or a related
field.  Applies advanced
knowledge, strategies and
concepts to specialty areas.
Expands knowledge and skills
to other specialty areas.
Independently plans and
schedules own work to meet
goals and deliverables with
little direction. Most
assignments are delivered in
the form of expected results.
Responsible for multiple
aspects of a project.
Regularly performs
independent analysis,
development and
implementation of solutions to
difficult problems related to
management, general business
operations or a professional
field which have broad
implications to project
outcomes.
 Regularly provides input and Regularly and independently
recommends actions or makes decisions that impact
modifications that impact the the attainment of project
completion of project goals. objectives.
Impact of Decisions Regularly makes decisions that
impact the time and resources
of other employees.

Builds working relationships Builds productive

internally to achieve common internal/external working
goals or resolve problems. relationships. Coordinates
with members of own team
regarding planning and
Contacts objectives. Communicates
progress and achievement of
project goals to team.

Bachelor's Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree and/or

prolonged course of study in a
business or job related field or
equivalent experience.
Education &
Experience Bachelor's Degree/
prolonged course of study in a
business or job related field or
equivalent experience.
Bachelor's Degree/ 1+ Years
Master’s Degree in a job
related field/

Intel Distribution 10% - 15% 20% - 25%

**
* Grade 010+ for Non-Technical Individual Contributors typically applies to highly specialized jobs. Movement into the grad
** "Intel Distribution" is a general guideline to help build context and understanding around the grade levels. It represents
dependent upon the business, hiring trends, size of the group, job families used, etc.
 Grade Level General Requirements

Grade Level
006 007 008
Requires a thorough working Requires an advanced working Requires broad expertise or
knowledge in a specialized, knowledge in more than one unique knowledge in several
intellectual or professional highly specialized, intellectual highly specialized, intellectual,
field of study such as business, or professional fields of study or professional fields of study
economics, finance or a related such as business, economics, such as business, economics,
field. Applies advanced finance or a related finance or a related field. 
knowledge, strategies and field.  Widely applies advanced Integrates the working
concepts to multiple specialty knowledge, strategies and knowledge of other disciplines
areas. concepts to most specialty into new strategies and
areas. concepts.

Plans, schedules and integrates
a range of interrelated tasks
with limited direction. Results
are generally shared with team
and/or manager upon
completion. Responsible for
most aspects of an entire
project. Recommends and
proposes ways to integrate
plans and schedules of other
projects.
Integrates and coordinates
multiple schedules to ensure
the timely completion of
several independent
projects. General outcome is
shared upon completion.
Plans and schedules the
development and
implementation of multiple
long-term and complex
projects. Requests consultative
direction as needed. Projects
are typically reviewed by a
management review
committee.

Regularly performs Independently develops and Consistently identifies a variety

independent analysis,
development and
implementation of solutions to
complex problems related to
management, general business
operations or a professional
field. Resolves a wide range of
issues in creative ways.
implements practical solutions of issues and develops creative
to a wide range of complex solutions to complex problems
problems related to related to management,
management, general business general business operations or
operations or a professional a professional field. Designs
field. Analysis consistently innovative solutions to
requires an in-depth evaluation complex problems.
of a variety of factors.
 Regularly makes significant
decisions directly impacting
the success of one or more
projects, or adjacent
workgroups/functions.
Decisions consistently affect
multiple or critical projects in
the business and may impact
relationships with the
organization’s outside
contacts.
Consistently makes decisions
regarding the overall goals and
objectives of significant
programs or segments of the
organization.

Builds productive Leads multiple or critical teams Represents the organization

internal/external working
relationships. Integrates plans
and objectives across
workgroups or project teams
within the organization.
and
interfaces with customers and
outside contacts regarding
issues impacting the external
relationship.
Consults with senior
management.
internally and externally as the
primary contact on projects.
Interacts with senior internal
and external personnel on
complex or wide-spread
project issues requiring
coordination across
organizational lines.

Bachelor's Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree and/or

prolonged course of study in a prolonged course of study in a prolonged course of study in a
business or job related field or business or job related field or business or job related field or
equivalent experience. equivalent experience. equivalent experience.

Bachelor's Degree/ 3+ Years Bachelor's Degree/ 4+ Years Bachelor's Degree/ 6+ Years

Master’s Degree in a job Master’s Degree in a job Master’s Degree in a job
related field/ 2+ Years related field/ 3+ Years related field/ 4+ Years
PhD/ PhD/ 1+ Years PhD/ 2+ Years
20% - 25% 20% - 25% 10% - 15%
to highly specialized jobs. Movement into the grade 010 as an Non-Technical Individual Contributor may require approval from the group
derstanding around the grade levels. It represents a distribution of grades of Intel Non-Technical Individual Contributors. Variations will ex
es used, etc.

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009
Requires advanced working
knowledge in one or more
highly specialized, intellectual,
or professional fields of study
such as business, economics,
finance or a related
field. Integrates the advanced
working knowledge of other
disciplines into new strategies
and concepts. Demonstrates
consistent innovation and
creativity in approach.
Forecasts future internal or
external needs and impacts
planning objectives and
strategies for the
organization.  Level of success
is determined through
achievement of objectives.
Consistently applies strategic
thinking to develop and drive
solutions to a wide range of
strategic and practical
problems related to
management, general business
operations or a professional
field, which require a high
degree of creativity and
originality. Leads the planning
and development of new
strategies and concepts.
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010 *
Requires cutting-edge
knowledge and expertise in
several highly specialized,
intellectual, or professional
fields of study such as
business, economics, finance
or a related field. Integrates in-
depth knowledge of several
disciplines and has the ability
to integrate critical information
from many diverse areas.
Conducts strategic planning
and drives long term planning
to determine the future
direction of the organization
and ensure continued growth
and success. Level of success is
determined through
organizational goal attainment
and often tied to corporate
goal attainment.
Consistently uses innovative
logic to drive & implement
state-of-the-art solutions to
highly complex problems
related to management,
general business operations or
a professional field and
extends the understanding of a
given specialized or
professional field. Leads the
development and
implementation of highly
advanced new strategies and
concepts throughout the
organization.
 Decisions consistently and
directly impact the
performance and direction of
the organization.
Regularly makes decisions that
have a global or long lasting
impact on the business,
reputation, posture or image of
the organization.

Serves as internal consultant to Serves as an internal

senior management and consultant to senior
external spokesperson for the management and external
organization on critical projects spokesperson for the
and/or matters of company organization on matters
policy and practices. regarding policy, capability,
and strategy. May consult
executive management.

Bachelor's Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree and/or

prolonged course of study in a prolonged course of study in a
business or job related field or business or job related field or
equivalent experience. equivalent experience.

Bachelor's Degree/ 9+ Years Bachelor's Degree/ 12+ Years

Master’s Degree in a job Master’s Degree in a job
related field/ 6+ Years related field/ 8+ Years
PhD/ 4+ Years PhD/ 6+ Years
5% - 10% 0% - 1%
tor may require approval from the group VP and/or a review committee.
l Individual Contributors. Variations will exist within functional groups
 Leveling Guide SMG's Commissions Grade Leveling criteria outlines general expectations for business groups on key competencies and requirements at each grade level, up to grade 86 . The general nature of this leveling guide has been created to easily translate expectations for commissionable jobs across all of the business groups within SMG. The structure of the guide assumes that each grade level builds upon the expectations and
Overview: requirements of the preceding grade levels. It also assumes that expectations are not fully exhaustive nor will they perfectly match the criteria of any given grade. This information should be used as a guideline, not a checklist, to help understand job expectations when making evaluations or judgments regarding grades for a job and/or individual. It is also important to review all of the general requirements and not to focus on just
one or two general requirements.
Grade Level - Individual Contributors
Requirements 81 82 83 84 85 86
Intel Global IC % of 10% - 15% 20% - 25% 20% - 25% 20% - 25% 10% - 15% 5% - 10%
Population
2016 IC Market Data % <2% 10% 18% 30% 15%
of Population
• Assists in delivering tactical results with • Delivers tactical results with assigned customers or across • Delivers short term results with assigned customers or across multiple • Delivers results tied to short and medium-term objectives with assigned • Delivers results tied to medium and long term objectives with assigned customers or • Intel world wide impact
assigned customers or across multiple multiple customers customers • Strategic customers or across multiple customers across multiple customers • Initiates and leads strategic and transformational project(s)
customers • Strategic Wins are delivered with one business group/customer Wins are scaled beyond one business group/customer or within designated • Strategic Wins Scaled beyond customer both internally and with ecosystem • Anticipates long term opportunities and establishes actions to meet them • Identifies opportunities to scale and impact broader customers,
• Assists with Strategic Wins delivered with or within designated customer customer (RSG eg - scaled beyond one biz grp/customers GA eg- within partners • Leads transformative projects that may span multiple quarters and years industries and technologies (think beyond themselves)
one business group/customer or within • Assists in creating a basic account plan to identify sales strategy specific customer) • Anticipates future near term opportunities and establishes actions to meet • Achieves results by influencing others and exceptional stakeholder management • Consistently exceeds annual role expectations while mentoring and
designated customer and direction • Connects actions with outcomes them helping others achieve greater success
Expectation of Results • Creates basic account plans and drives to meeting sales strategy • Maintains a detailed account plan and drives a winning sales strategy
• Recognizes and grasps the opportunity to lead • Fully utilizes tools and resources to achieve business results (e.g. SalesForce,
• Achieves designated numbers and maintains a full pipeline Wave, IT@Intel, Solutions@Intel.com, etc.)

• Demonstrates foundational understanding
of the customer's organization, products,
market & roadmap
• Primarily interacts with internal teams;
building stable working relationships and
networks
Customer Orientation • May have limited opportunity to negotiate
(Level of engagement products, services, technical requirements
may be influenced by with customers
customer type/size)
• Demonstrates basic understanding of the customer's
organization, products, market & roadmap
• Participates in a limited scope of account management or
technical assistance activities
• Primarily interacts with management level business owners &
technical experts
• Consults with others to articulate customer challenges,
priorities and needs
• Has quality relationships and interactions with customers & ecosystem • Relentless customer champion with awareness to Intel's long term strategy • • Balances customer requests without compromising Intel's long term strategy • Primarily interacts with and is a trusted advisor to C-Suite level
partners Utilizes customer dynamics to influence key decision makers to grow Intel's • Identifies win/win opportunities between customer needs and Intel business priorities business owners & technical experts
• Seen as a trustworthy and reliable partner that delivers value to business • Responsible for end to end customer management or technical assistance • Leads global cross-functional sales teams to achieve customer needs
customers • Participates in a broader scope of account management or technical assistance • Primarily interacts with and is a trusted advisor to executive level business owners & and strategies
• Understands key business drivers and can represent Intel's solutions, activities technical experts • Identifies win/win opportunities between customer needs and Intel
products and capabilities to customers • Represents a comprehensive picture of Intel's products, services and • Independently works with customers requiring fully-developed negotiation and business priorities with a greater emphasis on Intel priorities
• Understands the customer's organization, products, market & roadmap capabilities influencing skills • Viewed as a leader and expert amongst external colleagues and
• Primarily interacts with and is a trusted advisor to senior management level • Builds and maintains a network of colleagues and customers to share information and customers who is regularly sought out for information and competitive
• Primarily interacts with middle management business owners & technical business owners & technical experts competitive practices practices
experts; may occasionally interact with senior management level • Able to identify environmental impacts on customers and proactively • Demonstrates an influential role in negotiating and influencing
leadership communicate feedback to internal Intel groups strategies and direction
• Able to clearly articulate customer challenges, priorities and needs

• Demonstrates basic awareness of Intel's
products, services, capabilities
• Begins to understand differences between
Intel's capabilities and the competition
Professional Acumen • Assists in identifying tactical business
(Business, Industry, problems and investigates potential
Technology) solutions
• Demonstrates general understanding of simple products,
services, capabilities
• Assists in interpreting customer goals and identifying market
opportunities that align with Intel's value proposition
• Assists in identifying tactical business problems and engaging
Intel business units to determine potential solutions • Able to
differentiate Intel's products and capabilities from the
competition
• Demonstrates fundamental business, market, industry & technology
knowledge
• Interprets customer goals and identifies market opportunities that align
with Intel's value proposition
• Identifies tactical business problems and engages Intel business units to
determine potential solutions
• Able to differentiate Intel's capabilities from the competition and sell the
value proposition
• Demonstrates general broad-spectrum knowledge of business, industry &
technology practices
• Understands customer's growth and focus areas and aligns Intel's solutions to
those needs
• Anticipates near term business problems and engages Intel business units to
determine potential solutions
• Begins to challenge the status quo internally and externally to deliver growth
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of business, industry & technology practices
• Anticipates long term business opportunities and engages Intel business units to
determine potential solutions
• Leverages knowledge of the customer's & Intel's most complex objectives and strategies
to influence long term solutions and product decisions
• Challenges the status quo internally and externally to deliver growth
• Provides leadership in the development of product knowledge, solutions, and sales
strategies that are outside their normal customer interaction
• Demonstrates expert level knowledge of business, industry &
technology practices
• Identifies strategic business opportunities for both Intel and our
customers that influence roadmap decisions
• Maintains the highest personal/professional standards
• Expert in the industry and well regarded within their area of
expertise
• In-depth understanding of business and financial principles to build
and communicate an effective business plan

• Demonstrates basic technical knowledge
with limited understanding of Intel's
products, services and capabilities
• Primarily engages customers with other
technical experts in response to customer
needs
Technical Knowledge • Demonstrates foundational project
management know-how
• Demonstrates basic technical knowledge of Intel's solutions,
products, services and capabilities.
• Primarily engages customers with other technical experts to
address customer needs; Occasionally may engage customers
independently
• Demonstrates basic know-how to drive customer projects
• Demonstrates working technical knowledge of Intel's solutions, products,
services and capabilities
• Engages with customers independently and/or with other technical
experts to address customer needs
• Demonstrates the requisite know-how to drive key customer projects •
Promotes/motivates innovative technologies and solutions
• Demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge of Intel's products, services and
capabilities
• Leverages in-depth knowledge of how customer's implement Intel technology
to influence decisions
• Regularly engages customers on their own with technical assistance and
solutions
• Communicates customer's technology roadmap and feature needs to internal
Intel groups
• Viewed as an advisor in their specific area of technology or industry
• Demonstrates advanced technical knowledge of Intel's products, services and capabilities • Demonstrates expert level technical knowledge of Intel's products,
• Influences product roadmap decisions with customers and internal Intel groups
• Viewed as a trusted advisor beyond their own specific area of technology or industry
• Often sought out by others regarding industry trends, competitive products and
capabilities
• Drives technical One Voice messages by sharing their expertise and proactively
mentoring lower levels
• Leverages technical knowledge to investigate new undeveloped opportunities & incubate
new technologies with customers
services and capabilities
• Has proven credentials through publications or patents as an
influential member in shaping industry standards
• Acts as a mentor able to train others on technologies
• Advises on end to end global solutions that include both internal &
external technologies

• Works on problems of limited scope that
requires a review of a variety of factors
• Exercises independent judgment on
matters related to internal processes and
group interactions
• Able to leverage available resources to
achieve results/milestones/revenue
Scope & Complexity objectives
• Works on problems of moderate scope that requires a review • Works on activities of diverse scope where evaluation of identifiable • Works on complex activities regularly requiring an in-depth evaluation of • Works on significant and unique activities that require an evaluation of intangibles • Works on strategic and long term activities that require innovation
of a variety of factors factors is needed variable factors • Demonstrates advanced understanding when selecting methods and techniques that can and creativity to determine unknown variables
• Exercises judgment within general guidelines where experience • Utilizes all internal/external assets to achieve results/milestones/revenue • Demonstrates effective judgment in selecting methods and techniques that be tailored to unique situations or opportunities • Demonstrates expert level understanding by integrating working
is needed to determine appropriate actions objectives optimize the efficiency of the solution or result • Responsible for complex global customer management and logistical oversight of knowledge of other disciplines into new strategies and concepts
• Understands where to find internal/external resources to help • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for • Proactively identifies process improvement opportunities that increase resultssignificant initiatives, new technologies or undiscovered opportunities • Responsible for the most complex, global initiatives or customer
achieve results/milestones/revenue objectives obtaining solutions • Identifies, escalates and champions innovative opportunities that proactively lead management requirements that directly impact Intel overall
• Responsible for basic global customer management and logistical oversight of industry and customer growth • Responsible for significant revenue and milestone objectives
BU initiatives, new technologies or undiscovered opportunities • Champions a One Voice message between customers and internal Intel teams • Able to represent and strategically sell all business unit technologies
• Represents multiple product lines and business units to the customer • Accountable for P&L results for specific or multiple customers or verticals •
• Plans and schedules the development and implementation of multiple long- Drives organization to lower cost and improved efficiencies
term and complex projects
• Identifies opportunities to drive the organization to lower cost and improved
efficiencies • Requests consultative direction as needed

• Regularly provides input and
recommendations that impact the
completion of basic sales or service tasks
• Assists with customer requests/question
and responds with appropriate alternatives
and solutions
Sphere of Influence
• Regularly influences management level customers (and internal • Regularly influences middle mgmt. level customers (and internal
stakeholders-Managers) with solutions that diffuse day to day
challenges/issues
• Responds to customer requests/question and identifies
appropriate alternatives and solutions
• Participates in driving appropriate adoption of industry
standards
• Leverages internal Intel teams and resources to address and
resolve customer requests
stakeholders-Sr Mgrs.) with solutions that diffuse day to day
challenges/issues
• Anticipates the customer’s needs and identifies appropriate alternatives
and solutions
• Participates in account planning with ecosystem partners to support
customer success with Intel technologies
• Drives appropriate adoption of industry standards
• Leverages internal Intel teams as needed to address and resolve
customer requests
• Regularly influences senior management level customers (and internal
stakeholders-Directors) with solutions that meet near-term opportunities
• Drives regular account planning with Intel's ecosystem partners and partner
management that result in joint customer success and scale
• Decisions regularly affect multiple or critical products, customers or services
• Leverages internal Intel teams only on specific one of a kind requests
• Uses multiple sources of information (e.g. customer, market, etc.) to help
influence Intel's roadmap decisions • relationships and future sales transactions
Mentors others and is seen as a role model of Intel's values, culture and
behaviors
• Influences executive level customers (and internal stakeholders-VPs) with solutions that
meet long term opportunities
• Decisions impact broader outcomes and future investments in critical products,
customers or services
• Sought after individual with strong personal brand as a Subject Matter Expert in Vertical,
Industry or technical areas
• Instrumental in securing senior level execs for key events & product launches
• Results at this level are amplified and may have significant impact to customer
• Works through ambiguity, actively addresses issues and owns outcomes both positive
and negative
• Utilizes expert level negotiation skills to sell across multiple levels of orgs and businesses
• Influences C-Suite level customers (and internal stakeholders-VPs
and above) with solutions that meet long term & strategic
opportunities
• Influences eco system partners to drive game changing strategies
• Decisions impact strategic direction and future investments in critical
products, customers or services
• Results at this level significantly impact customer relationships and
future sales transactions
• Able to act as a spokesperson for Intel regarding complex issues,
technologies
• Sought after for internal & external engagements for their expertise

• Ability to engage in professional level
conversations as well as technical
discussions
• Effectively communicates, both written
and verbally, in a professional manner
• Begins to build and maintain relationships
with internal stakeholders and partners
• Assists executing projects and
Communication & opportunities
Collaboration Actively collaborates and partners with
others to foster an inclusive, one team
environment
• Ability to engage in management level conversations as well as
technical discussions
• Effectively communicates, both written and verbally, with most
levels of organizations (generally Directors and below)
• Participates on virtual teams with other stakeholders for a
given project
• Communicates effectively with internal stakeholders to deliver
customer value
• • Begins to build and maintain relationships with customers and
partners
• Assists in securing commitments and executing projects and
opportunities
• Ability to engage in senior management level conversations as well as • Ability to engage in executive level conversations as well as technical • Escalates only critical issues that require Senior level management review • Demonstrates expert level skill in preparing Exec level briefings and
technical discussions to influence decision making discussions to influence decision making • Advanced capabilities in preparing Executive level briefings and communications communications
• Effectively communicates in a clear and concise manner, both written and • Internally able to engage in VP level conversations to drive critical business • Proficient in reading and actively adapting to a room in order to ensure objectives of the • Expert level ability in reading and actively adapting to a room in
verbally, with all levels of organizations needs sales cycle continue to move forward order to ensure objectives of the sales cycle continue to move forward
• Assists virtual team of stakeholders for a given project • Participates in virtual teams (both internally and externally) that drive business • Expands network and connections to achieve results
• Communicates effectively with internal stakeholders to deliver customer outcomes • Drives actionable outcomes and results through their communications • Able to represent Intel to the external public (key notes, blogs,
value • Embraces social selling and social communication methods • Leads virtual teams (both internally and externally) that drive business outcomes commentary, etc.)
• Builds and maintains relationships with customers and partners to secure • Effectively utilizes resources from many areas of Intel as well as ecosystem • Role models collaboration with others to foster an inclusive, one team environment • Recognized as an industry topic expert and has published work
commitments and execute projects/ opportunities partners to drive a common customer strategy demonstrating expertise
• Utilizes the Executive Briefing Center to drive executive sponsorship and • Able to drive and reach consensus on challenging decisions and
thought leadership opposing view points of stakeholders (i.e. ZBB, Disagree/Commit) •
Consistently role models collaboration with others to foster an
inclusive, one team environment

Education & Bachelors Degree or directly related sales BS Degree & 1+ years of related sales or applicable experience BS Degree & 2-3 years of directly related sales or applicable experience BS Degree & 3-5 years of directly related sales or applicable experience BS Degree & 5-8 years of directly related sales or applicable experience BS Degree & 8-12 years of directly related sales or applicable
Experience expert experience
Note: By definition, the term "customer" includes direct customers, partners and all other applicable primary or secondary clients. FINAL 7/25/2017
 Grade Level Gener

R&D/Technical Management

Requirements 003 005

Requires proficiency in a
specialized or intellectual field
of study such as engineering,
computer science or
programing or a related field.
Utilizes knowledge, strategies
and applies concepts to an
area of specialty, management
or general business operations.
Knowledge & Skills
Requires a developed working
knowledge in a specialized or
intellectual field of study such
as engineering, computer
science or programing or a
related field. Applies advanced
principles, strategies. theories
and concepts to one or more
specialty areas, management
or general business operations.
Expands knowledge and skills
to other specialty areas.

Regularly manages a unit of Regularly manages one or

two or more full-time more units consisting of two or
admin/technician employees more full-time
by assigning tasks and checking admin/technician employees
work at frequent intervals.  by assigning tasks, checking
Routinely exercises discretion work, and evaluating their
and independent judgment in performance at frequent
planning and coordinating intervals.  Routinely exercises
unit’s work load and schedules. discretion and independent
Management Regularly provides input and judgment in planning and
Responsibility recommendations for hiring directing the unit work load
decisions and advancement or and schedules.  Regularly
promotion in which provides input and
recommendations are recommendations for hiring
provided particular weight.   and firing decisions and
advancement or promotion in
which recommendations are
provided significant weight.  
 Independently provides
direction to two or more
subordinates based on broad
policies and guidelines.
Regularly and customarily
manages and coordinates the
operations of the unit with
other units including solving
Scope & Leadership non-standard work problems.
Independently provides
direction to two or more
subordinates based on broad
policies and guidelines.
Regularly and customarily
manages and coordinates the
operations of the unit with
other units including solving
non-standard work problems.

Regularly and independently Regularly and independently

makes decisions that impact makes decisions that impact
the attainment of project the attainment of project
Impact of Decisions objectives and resources of objectives and resources of
employees and customers. employees and customers.

Coordinates with members of Integrates plans and oversees

own team regarding planning the implementation of
and managing objectives of the objectives of multiple or critical
unit(s). Communicates teams of the subdivision.
progress and achievement of Assists team and/or outside
Contacts project goals to team. contacts in resolving complex
problems.

Bachelors of Science and/or Bachelors of Science and/or

prolonged course of study in a prolonged course of study in a
specialized field or equivalent specialized field or equivalent
Education & experience. experience.
Experience
BS/ BS/ 1+ Years
MS/

Intel Distribution
2% - 5% 5% - 8%
**
* "Intel Distribution" is a general guideline to help build context and understanding around the grade levels. It represents a
upon the business, hiring trends, size of the group, job families used, etc.
 Grade Level General Requirements

Grade Level
006 007 008
Requires a thorough working Requires a advanced working Requires broad expertise or
knowledge in a specialized or knowledge in a highly unique knowledge in a highly
intellectual field of study such specialized or intellectual field specialized or intellectual field
as engineering, computer of study such as engineering, of study such as engineering,
science or programing or a computer science or computer science or
related field. Applies advanced programing or a related field. programing or a related field.
principles, strategies. theories Widely applies advanced Integrates working knowledge
and concepts to multiple principles, strategies. theories of other disciplines into
specialty areas, management and concepts to multiple innovative solutions and
or general business operations. specialty areas, management applications. Determines the
or general business operations. best course of action.
Expands knowledge and skills Independently develops and Innovates and designs
to other specialty areas. implements practical solutions solutions to wide-spread
to a broad range of extremely problems.
complex issues.

Regularly manages a Consistently manages one or Consistently manages an

department subdivision of two
or more full-time supervisors,
entry level
professional/engineering,
and/or admin/technician
employees.  Routinely
exercises discretion and
independent judgment in
managing the work load,
scheduling, and performance
of the subdivision. Has
authority to make hiring
decisions and provides
recommendations for firing
decisions and advancement or
promotion in which
recommendations are
provided significant weight. 
more department subdivisions organizational department of
consisting of two or more full- two or more full-time
time supervisors and/or supervisors and/or
professional/engineering professional/engineering
employees. Routinely exercises employees.  Responsible for
discretion and independent managing the cost, method
judgment in managing the and department results.  Has
budgets, work load, schedules, discretion to modify the
and performance of the structure of their department
subdivision(s).  Has authority to upon senior management
hire, fire and promote approval. Has authority to
employees in the subdivision(s) hire, fire and promote
independently. employees in the department
independently.
 Plans, prioritizes and directs
work of subordinates based on
broad policies and
management guidance.  goals. Regularly plans and is
Regularly and customarily
manages the subdivision
through guiding subordinates
to the timely solution of
multiple tasks and problems,
and recommends changes to
policies.   Provides periodic
assessments on subdivision’s
general attainment of
schedules and objectives.
Regularly makes significant
decisions directly impacting
the success of one or more
projects.
Directs multiple or critical
teams and interfaces with
outside contacts regarding
issues of the subdivision(s) that and departmental operations.  organization on management
impact the external
relationship. Consults with
senior management.
Bachelors of Science and/or
prolonged course of study in a
specialized field or equivalent
experience.
BS/ 3+ Years
MS/ 2+ Years
PhD/
5% - 8%
erstanding around the grade levels. It represents a distribution of grades of Intel R&D/Technical Management. Variations will exist within
Intel Confidential
Plans, prioritizes and directs
work of subordinates based on
broad organizational
responsible for the timely
completion of multiple
independent tasks and
projects, which involves
assessing and evaluating staff
and resource requirements.  Involved in developing,
General outcome of projects is
shared.
Decisions consistently affect
multiple or critical projects in
the business and may impact
customer relationships of the
organization.
Represents the organization
internally and externally as the
primary contact on projects
Interacts with senior internal
and external personnel on
complex or wide-spread
project issues requiring
coordination across
organizational lines.
Bachelors of Science and/or
prolonged course of study in a
specialized field or equivalent
experience.
BS/ 4+ Years
MS/ 3+ Years
PhD/ 1+ Years
15% - 20%
Determines objectives, sets
goals and delegates
assignments to subordinates.  
May have site or business line
responsibility.  Regularly and
independently develops and is
responsible for the timely
completion of long-term
and/or complex projects.
modifying and executing
company policies that affect
immediate operations and may
also have company-wide
effect.
Consistently makes decisions
regarding the overall goals and
objectives of significant
programs or segments of the
organization.
Serves as internal consultant to
senior management and
external spokesperson for the
of critical projects and/or
matters of company policy and
practices.
Bachelors of Science and/or
prolonged course of study in a
specialized field or equivalent
experience.
BS/ 6+ Years
MS/ 4+ Years
PhD/ 2+ Years
20% - 25%
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009
Requires an advanced working
knowledge in one or more
highly specialized or
intellectual fields of study such
as engineering, computer
science or programing or a
related field. Integrates the
advanced working knowledge
of other disciplines into new
strategies and concepts.
Demonstrates consistent
innovation and creativity in
approach. Leads the planning,
development and
implementation of highly
advanced new strategies and
concepts.
Consistently manages activities
of one or more organizational
departments consisting of two
or more full-time managers
and/or advanced or senior
employees. Responsible for
managing the cost, method
and department results.
Exercises discretion and
independent judgment to
modify the structure of their
organizational departments.
Has authority to hire, fire and
promote employees in the
organizational department(s)
independently.
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010 *
Requires expertise in several
highly specialized or
intellectual fields of study such
as engineering, computer
science or programing or a
related field of study. 
Integrates in depth knowledge
of several disciplines and has
the ability to integrate critical
information from many diverse
areas. Leads the development
and implementation of highly
advanced new strategies and
concepts throughout the
organization.
Consistently manages activities
of a functional area consisting
of two or more full-time
managers and/or senior
employees. Responsible for
managing the cost, method,
and functional area results. 
Exercises discretion and
independent judgment to
modify structure of the
functional area to meet
business objectives. Has
authority to hire, fire and
promote employees in the
functional area independently.
 Partners with senior Conducts strategic planning to
management to create and determine the future direction
implement strategic plans and of the organization and ensure
objectives for the continued growth and success. 
organization.  Regularly Provides general direction to
assesses and evalutes internal and review of subordinate
and external needs and advises managers or staff.  Develops
subordinate managers or staff and authorizes new
in order to meet established organizational policies.  Level
plans and schedules.  Level of of success is determined
success is determined through through organizational goal
achievement of objectives. attainment.

Decisions consistently and Regularly makes decisions that

directly impact the have a global or long-lasting
performance and direction of impact on the business,
the organization. reputation, posture or image of
the organization.

Serves as an internal Consistently serves as an

consultant to senior
management and external
spokesperson for the
organization on matters
regarding policy, capability,
and strategy.
May consult executive
management.
internal consultant to senior
and executive management
and an external spokesperson
for the organization on matters
regarding policy, capability,
and strategy.

Bachelors of Science and/or Bachelors of Science and/or

prolonged course of study in a prolonged course of study in a
specialized field or equivalent specialized field or equivalent
experience. experience.

BS/ 9+ Years BS/ 12+ Years

MS/ 6+ Years MS/ 8+ Years
PhD/ 4+ Years PhD/ 6+ Years
20% - 25% 10% - 15%
Management. Variations will exist within functional groups dependent
 Grade Level Gener

Non-Technical Management

Requirements 003 005

Requires proficiency in a
specialized , intellectual or
professional field of study such
as business, economics,
finance or related field. Utilizes
knowledge, strategies and
concepts to an area of
specialty, management or
general business operations.
Knowledge & Skills
Requires a developed working
knowledge in a specialized,
intellectual or professional
field of study such as business,
economics, finance or a related
field. Applies advanced
knowledge, strategies and
concepts to multiple specialty
areas, management or general
business operations. Expands
knowledge and skills to other
specialty areas.

Regularly manages a unit of Regularly manages one or

two or more full-time more units consisting of two or
admin/technician employees more full-time
by assigning tasks and checking admin/technician employees
work at frequent intervals.  by assigning tasks, checking
Routinely exercises discretion work, and evaluating their
and independent judgment in performance at frequent
planning and coordinating intervals.  Routinely exercises
unit’s work load and schedules. discretion and independent
Management Regularly provides input and judgment in planning and
Responsibility recommendations for hiring directing the unit work load
decisions and advancement or and schedules.  Regularly
promotion in which provides input and
recommendations are recommendations for hiring
provided particular weight.   and firing decisions and
advancement or promotion in
which recommendations are
provided significant weight.  
 Independently provides
direction to two or more
subordinates based on broad
policies and guidelines.
Regularly and customarily
manages and coordinates the
operations of the unit with
other units including solving
Scope & Leadership non-standard work problems.
Independently provides
direction to two or more
subordinates based on broad
policies and guidelines.
Regularly and customarily
manages and coordinates the
operations of the unit with
other units including solving
non-standard work problems.

Regularly and independently Regularly and independently

makes decisions that impact makes decisions that impact
the attainment of project the attainment of project
Impact of Decisions objectives and resources of objectives and resources of
employees and customers. employees and customers.

Coordinates with members of Integrates plans and oversees

own team regarding planning the implementation of
and managing objectives of the objectives of multiple or critical
unit(s). Communicates teams of the subdivision.
progress and achievement of Assists team and/or outside
Contacts project goals to team. contacts in resolving complex
problems.

Bachelor's Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree and/or

prolonged course of study in a
business or job related field or
equivalent experience.
Education &
Experience Bachelor's Degree/
prolonged course of study in a
business or job related field or
equivalent experience.
Bachelor's Degree/ 1+ Years
Master’s Degree in a job
related field/

Intel Distribution 1% - 3% 4% - 8%
**
* "Intel Distribution" is a general guideline to help build context and understanding around the grade levels. It represents a
upon the business, hiring trends, size of the group, job families used, etc.
 Grade Level General Requirements

Grade Level
006 007
Requires a thorough working Requires an advanced working
knowledge in a specialized, knowledge in more than one
intellectual or professional highly specialized, intellectual
field of study such as business, or professional fields of study
economics, finance or a related such as business, economics,
field. Applies advanced finance or a related
knowledge, strategies and field.Widely applies advanced
concepts to multiple specialty knowledge, strategies and
areas, management or general concepts to most specialty
business operations. areas. Independently develops
and implements practical
solutions to a broad range of
issues management or general
business operations.
008
Requires broad expertise or
unique knowledge in several
highly specialized, intellectual,
or professional fields of study
such as business, economics,
finance or a related
field.Integrates the working
knowledge of other disciplines
into new strategies and
concepts. Leads the planning
development of new strategies
and concepts related to a
broad range of issues
management or general
business operations.

Regularly manages a Consistently manages one or Consistently manages an

department subdivision of two
or more full-time supervisors,
entry level
professional/engineering,
and/or admin/technician
employees.  Routinely
exercises discretion and
independent judgment in
managing the work load,
scheduling, and performance
of the subdivision. Has
authority to make hiring
decisions and provides
recommendations for firing
decisions and advancement or
promotion in which
recommendations are
provided significant weight. 
more department subdivisions organizational department of
consisting of two or more full- two or more full-time
time supervisors and/or supervisors and/or
professional/engineering professional/engineering
employees. Routinely exercises employees.  Responsible for
discretion and independent managing the cost, method
judgment in managing the and department results.  Has
budgets, work load, schedules, discretion to modify the
and performance of the structure of their department
subdivision(s).  Has authority to upon senior management
hire, fire and promote approval. Has authority to
employees in the subdivision(s) hire, fire and promote
independently. employees in the department
independently.
 Plans, prioritizes and directs
work of subordinates based on
broad policies and
management guidance.  goals. Regularly plans and is
Regularly and customarily
manages the subdivision
through guiding subordinates
to the timely solution of
multiple tasks and problems,
and recommends changes to
policies.   Provides periodic
assessments on subdivision’s
general attainment of
schedules and objectives.
Regularly makes significant
decisions directly impacting
the success of one or more
projects.
Directs multiple or critical
teams and interfaces with
outside contacts regarding
issues of the subdivision(s) that and departmental operations.  organization on management
impact the external
relationship.
Consults with senior
management.
Bachelor's Degree and/or
prolonged course of study in a
business or job related field or
equivalent experience.
Bachelor's Degree/ 3+ Years
Master’s Degree in a job
related field/ 2+ Years
PhD/
4% - 8%
erstanding around the grade levels. It represents a distribution of grades of Intel Non-Technical Management. Variations will exist within
Intel Confidential
Plans, prioritizes and directs
work of subordinates based on
broad organizational
responsible for the timely
completion of multiple
independent tasks and
projects, which involves
assessing and evaluating staff
and resource requirements.  Involved in developing,
General outcome of projects is
shared.
Decisions consistently affect
multiple or critical projects in
the business and may impact
customer relationships of the
organization.
Represents the organization
internally and externally as the
primary contact on projects
Interacts with senior internal
and external personnel on
complex or wide-spread
project issues requiring
coordination across
organizational lines.
Bachelor's Degree and/or
prolonged course of study in a
business or job related field or
equivalent experience.
Bachelor's Degree/ 4+ Years
Master’s Degree in a job
related field/ 3+ Years
PhD/ 1+ Years PhD/ 2+ Years
20% - 25%
Determines objectives, sets
goals and delegates
assignments to subordinates.  
May have site or business line
responsibility.  Regularly and
independently develops and is
responsible for the timely
completion of long-term
and/or complex projects.
modifying and executing
company policies that affect
immediate operations and may
also have company-wide
effect.
Consistently makes decisions
regarding the overall goals and
objectives of significant
programs or segments of the
organization.
Serves as internal consultant to
senior management and
external spokesperson for the
of critical projects and/or
matters of company policy and
practices.
Bachelor's Degree and/or
prolonged course of study in a
business or job related field or
equivalent experience.
Bachelor's Degree/ 6+ Years
Master’s Degree in a job
related field/ 4+ Years
20% - 25%
Return to Chart Types Return to General Info

009 010 *
Requires advanced working Requires cutting-edge
knowledge in one or more knowledge and expertise in
highly specialized, intellectual, several highly specialized,
or professional fields of study intellectual, or professional
such as business, economics, fields of study such as
finance or a related field. business, economics, finance
Integrates the advanced or a related field.  Integrates in
working knowledge of other depth knowledge of several
disciplines into new strategies disciplines and has the ability
and concepts. Demonstrates to integrate critical information
consistent innovation and from many diverse
creativity in approach. Leads areas. Leads the development
the planning, development and and implementation of highly
implementation of highly advanced new strategies and
advanced new strategies and concepts throughout the
concepts. organization.

Consistently manages activities Consistently manages activities

of one or more organizational
departments consisting of two
or more full-time managers
and/or advanced or senior
employees. Responsible for
managing the cost, method
and department results.
Exercises discretion and
independent judgment to
modify the structure of their
organizational departments.
Has authority to hire, fire and
promote employees in the
organizational department(s)
independently.
of a functional area consisting
of two or more full-time
managers and/or senior
employees. Responsible for
managing the cost, method,
and functional area results. 
Exercises discretion and
independent judgment to
modify structure of the
functional area to meet
business objectives. Has
authority to hire, fire and
promote employees in the
functional area independently.
 Partners with senior Conducts strategic planning to
management to create and determine the future direction
implement strategic plans and of the organization and ensure
objectives for the continued growth and success. 
organization.  Regularly Provides general direction to
assesses and evalutes internal and review of subordinate
and external needs and advises managers or staff.  Develops
subordinate managers or staff and authorizes new
in order to meet established organizational policies.  Level
plans and schedules.  Level of of success is determined
success is determined through through organizational goal
achievement of objectives. attainment.

Decisions consistently and Regularly makes decisions that

directly impact the have a global or long-lasting
performance and direction of impact on the business,
the organization. reputation, posture or image of
the organization.

Serves as an internal Consistently serves as an

consultant to senior
management and external
spokesperson for the
organization on matters
regarding policy, capability,
and strategy.
May consult executive
management.
internal consultant to senior
and executive management
and an external spokesperson
for the organization on matters
regarding policy, capability,
and strategy.  

Bachelor's Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree and/or

prolonged course of study in a prolonged course of study in a
business or job related field or business or job related field or
equivalent experience. equivalent experience.

Bachelor's Degree/ 9+ Years Bachelor's Degree/ 12+ Years

Master’s Degree in a job Master’s Degree in a job
related field/ 6+ Years related field/ 8+ Years
PhD/ 4+ Years PhD/ 6+ Years
20% - 25% 10% - 15%
Management. Variations will exist within functional groups dependent
 SMG's Commissions Grade Leveling criteria outlines general expectations for business groups on key competencies an
Leveling Guide groups within SMG. The structure of the guide assumes that each grade level builds upon the expectations and requir
Overview: be used as a guideline, not a checklist, to help understand job expectations when making evaluations or judgments re

Requirements Grade 85

·  Consistently manages two or more sales or technical employees

·  Acts as an active coach and typically has IC responsibilities with

accounts along management responsibility including actively
allocating workload on team
·  Has authority to hire, performance manage, and promote
employees in the group with mgmt approval
Management
Responsibility
·  Actively recruits and attracts new talent into group

·  Typically deals with front line to mid-level management in the

business to make account level decisions
·  Helps team by providing strategic support to customer for account
and Intel goals and resolves first level escalated customer issues
·  Provides the voice of the customer back to Intel and stays close to
customer concerns and issues
·  Acts as segment expert for team members who are content experts
for their accounts
·  Assigns Intel priorities to account and continues to evolve accounts
toward them
Customer Influence ·  Primarily interacts with and is a trusted advisor to first line to mid-
and Orientation level level business owners & technical experts
(Level of engagement
may be influenced by ·  Oversees that end to end customer management and technical
customer type/size) assistance is provided by direct reports

·  Builds and maintains a network of colleagues and customers to

share information and competitive practices

·  Balances customer requests without compromising Intel's long

term strategy

·  Identifies win/win opportunities between customer needs and Intel

business priorities
·  May work with customers on specific situations that requires fully-
developed negotiation and influencing skills
·  Provides leadership in the development of product knowledge,
solutions, and sales strategies outside normal customer interactions
·  General understanding of business and financial principles to build and
communicate an effective business plan

Professional Acumen
(Business, Industry,
Technology)
 ·  Anticipates long term business opportunities and engages Intel
business units to determine potential solutions
Professional Acumen
(Business, Industry, ·  Leverages knowledge of the customer's & Intel's most complex
Technology) objectives and strategies to influence long term solutions and product
decisions
·  Provides deep account and business landscape perspective for the
territory assigned
·  Knows key account dates and deliverables for the assigned territory
·  Knows internal capabilities and resources to "go to" in order to resolve
customer problems
·  Challenges the status quo internally and externally to deliver growth

·  Has broad understanding of Intel's products, services and capabilities

·  Typically has depth in one area along with customer technical

requirements and challenges
Technical Knowledge ·  Becomes the “lighthouse” of future technology and product
opportunities and direction

·  Actively proposes solutions and recommendations to account

challenges

·  Supports and leads with SMG infrastructure and tools (e.g.

Salesforce.com)

·  Provides accurate and timely quota inputs and manages commission

elements for team in a timely manner
·  Provides basic forecast and pipeline planning for own territory or
portfolio of accounts

·  Determines objectives, sets goals and delegates assignments to

subordinates
·  Responsible for complex global customer management and logistical
oversight of significant initiatives, new technologies or undiscovered
Scope and opportunities
Leadership
·  Identifies, escalates and champions innovative opportunities that
proactively lead industry and customer growth

·  Regularly and independently develops and is responsible for the timely

completion of long-term and/or complex projects.

·  Consistently makes decisions regarding the overall goals and objectives

of significant programs or segments of the organization.

·  Works on significant and unique activities that require an evaluation of

intangibles
·  Demonstrates advanced understanding when selecting methods and
techniques that can be tailored to unique situations or opportunities

·  Influences entry and sometimes executive level customers (and

internal stakeholders-Directors) with solutions that meet long term
opportunities
 ·  Decisions impact broader outcomes and future investments in critical
products, customers or services
·  Sought after individual with strong personal brand as a Subject Matter
Expert in Vertical, Industry or Technical areas

·  Instrumental in securing senior level execs for key events & product
Sphere of Influence launches

·  Results at this level are amplified and may have significant impact to
customer relationships and future sales transactions
·  Works through ambiguity, actively addresses issues and owns
outcomes both positive and negative
·  Utilizes expert level negotiation skills to sell across multiple levels of
orgs and businesses

·  Provides early feedback and input to senior mgmt on account issues

and concerns for customer briefings and meetings to anticipate customer
challenges and Intel positioning opportunities.
·  Proficient in reading and actively adapting to a room in order to ensure
objectives of the sales cycle continue to move forward

·  Expands network and connections to achieve results

Communication and
Collaboration ·  Drives actionable outcomes and results through their communications

·  Escalates only critical issues that require Senior level management

review
·  Advanced capabilities in preparing Executive level briefings and
communications
·  Leads virtual teams (both internally and externally) that drive business
outcomes
·  Role models collaboration with others to foster an inclusive, one team
environment

Education BS Degree & 5-8 years of directly related sales or applicable experience
xpectations for business groups on key competencies and requirements at each grade level. The general nature of this leveling guide has been created to
ach grade level builds upon the expectations and requirements of the preceding grade levels. It also assumes that expectations are not fully exhaustive no
expectations when making evaluations or judgments regarding grades for a job and/or individual. It is also important to review all of the general require
Grade Level – People Managers
Grade 86

·  Consistently manages a group of five or more employees, primarily

individual contributors, but also may include 1st line managers

·  Demonstrates a commitment to building the skills and capabilities

of the group

·  Responsible for managing the revenue, goals and spending of the

team

·  Exercises discretion and independent judgment to modify the

structure and or accounts of the group to maximize sales results

·  Able to clearly articulate vision and customer imperatives to

maximize team understanding
·  Leverages career development conversations and opportunities to
improve the team’s abilities
·         Able to manage across organizational boundaries

·  Typically deals with mid to senior level management to make

account level decisions
·  Viewed as the go-to person by the customer; provides win/win
resolutions for the most urgent escalations
· Balances both short term goals and long term strategic
relationships in the context of a broad customer portfolio
·  Seamlessly maneuvers through internal processes to close
customer deals
·  Primarily interacts with and is a trusted advisor to C-Suite level
business owners & technical experts
·  Manages global cross-functional sales teams to achieve customer
needs and strategies
·  Proactively identifies and executes win/win opportunities between
customer needs and Intel business priorities with a greater emphasis
on Intel priorities

·  Viewed as a leader and expert amongst external colleagues and

customers who is regularly sought out for information and
competitive practices
·  Demonstrates an influential role in negotiating and influencing
strategies and direction

·  Leads the planning, development and implementation of highly

advanced strategies and concepts within their customer/account base
·  In-depth understanding of business and financial principles to build
and communicate an effective business plan
·  Identifies strategic business opportunities for both Intel and our
customers that influence roadmap decisions

·  Demonstrates expert level knowledge of business, industry &

technology practices
·  Maintains the highest personal/professional standards
·  Expert in the industry and well regarded within their area of
expertise

·  Demonstrates expert level technical knowledge of Intel's products,

services and capabilities

·  Typically has depth in more than one area that coincide with
customer’s technical requirements and challenges
·  Able to rollup, prioritize and track top issues and/or technical
requirements

·  Acts as a mentor able to train others on technologies

·  Advises on end to end global solutions that include both internal &
external technologies

·  Role models the effective use of tools and processes to efficiently

achieve organizational goals

·  Ensures team members understand and are aligned to both

internal and customer strategies

·  Recommends and justifies quota and goal targets

·  Manages long-term pipeline by aggressively looking for strategic

relationships and long-term customer commitments
·  Works on strategic and long term activities that require innovation
and creativity to determine unknown variables

·  Responsible for significant revenue and milestone objectives

·  Regularly assesses internal and external needs advising subordinate

managers or staff in order to meet forecasts and expectations

·  Manages current quarter pipeline proactively based on company

needs and availability of resources

·  Responsible for the most complex, global initiatives or customer

management requirements that directly impact Intel overall

·  Decisions consistently and directly impact the performance and

direction of the organization

·  Demonstrates expert level understanding by integrating working

knowledge of other disciplines into new strategies and concepts
·   Able to represent and strategically sell all business unit
technologies
·  Leverages external networks to foster rapport and connections to
attract future talent
 ·  Serves as an internal consultant to Sr. Mgmt and spokesperson for
the organization on matters regarding capabilities, technologies and
strategies
·  May consult executive management

·  Influences C-Suite level customers (and internal stakeholders-VPs)

with solutions that meet long term & strategic opportunities

·  Influences eco system partners to drive game changing strategies

·  Decisions impact strategic direction and future investments in

critical products, customers or services
·  Results at this level significantly impact customer relationships and
future sales transactions
·  Sought after for internal & external engagements for their
expertise
·  Able to effectively collaborate across multiple business groups to
drive multiple product solutions to address customer business issues

·  Coaches employees with feedback they effectively understand

(absorb & apply)
·  Expert level ability in reading and actively adapting to a room in
order to ensure objectives of the sales cycle continue to move
forward
·  Able to represent Intel to the external public (key notes, blogs,
commentary, etc.)
·  Able to drive and reach consensus on challenging decisions and
opposing viewpoints of stakeholders (i.e. ZBB, Disagree/Commit)
·  Consistently role models collaboration with others to foster an
inclusive, one team environment
·  Demonstrates expert level skill in preparing Exec level briefings and
communications
·  Recognized as an industry topic expert and has published work
demonstrating expertise

BS Degree & 8-12 years of directly related sales or applicable experience

ach grade level. The general nature of this leveling guide has been created to easily translate expectations for commissionable jobs across all of the busi
ding grade levels. It also assumes that expectations are not fully exhaustive nor will they perfectly match the criteria of any given grade. This information
a job and/or individual. It is also important to review all of the general requirements and not to focus on just one or two general requirements.
de Level – People Managers
Grade 87
·  Consistently manages multiple managers who have teams
supporting one or more customers/ accounts or teams/ specialists
with far reaching scope and impact

·  Develops goals and quotas that are aggressive, measurable and

aligned with SMG's forecast

·  Ensures goals are transparent, linked and shared to drive Intel’s

strategic imperatives

·  Has budgetary and P&L responsibility

·  Ensures manager accountability for direct reports

·  Typically deals with senior level management and above to make

account level decisions
·  Often consulted by Exec level customers on major strategy
decisions and direction
·  Brought in to influence and close unique or challenging sales
decisions/projects
·  Drives customer initiatives that requires influencing both internal
and external groups or partners

·  Able to succinctly articulate Intel’s business direction, strategies

and emerging technologies
·  Leads the planning, development and implementation of highly
advanced strategies and concepts across multiple groups within SMG
·  Advanced understanding of business and financial principles that
result in comprehensive business plans and strategy
recommendations

·  Possesses industry acumen and broader technical and strategic

knowledge. Actual technical knowledge may be less than individual
contributors in sales

·  Creates and maintains internal resource access and quick escalation

paths for technical issues

·  Prioritizes technical issues and drives technical vision and strategy

·  Matches Intel resources and technical skills sets to customer needs

for sales team success
·  Drives technical direction within a specific group or project area for
medium to large customers

·  Spends a significant amount of time in leadership roles with the

group and across the organization vs tactical management

·  Empowers and directs managers to manage day to day activities

·  Develops and recommends a comprehensive sales strategy

regarding opportunities for growth, market coverage/expansion, and
key target accounts
·  Conducts strategic planning and key inputs to future vision and
direction and expected results for continued growth and success
·  Provides general direction to and review of subordinate managers
or staff
·  Key escalation point for customer and account issue resolution or
direction change enablement for a specific area

·  Regularly makes decisions that have a global or long-lasting impact

on the business, reputation, posture or image of the organization

·  Directs second and first level managers covering multiple related

sub-functions, products or technical disciplines

·  Typically may lead a large country, or a role within a defined

functional discipline which has global responsibility

·  Regularly delivers customer feedback from key areas or segments

of the customer account
 ·  Occasionally influences MCM-1 or MCM-2 (or higher) to align on
vision, direction, or resolution of customer issues

·  Consistently represents Intel to the external public (key notes,

blogs, commentary, etc.)

·  Recognized as a leader who can represent broader Intel in their

coaching and mentoring

·  Often is called upon to develop and lead internal trainings

·  Role models collaboration within BUs and across components of

SMG

·  Delivers impactful communications upstream and down

·  Able to communicate strategy and impact with confidence,
authenticity and credibility

·  Effective “stage presence”, knows how to deliver the pitch and

adapts style to situation

BS Degree & 12+ years of directly related sales or applicable experience

to easily translate expectations for commissionable jobs across all of the business
nor will they perfectly match the criteria of any given grade. This information should
rements and not to focus on just one or two general requirements.

Grade 88

·  Manages an entire organization – leading leaders

·  Creates and nurtures the culture of the organization, ensuring

cultural vibrancy

·  Thinks like an owner

·  Recognizes and encourages individuals, teams, and parts of the

organization that exhibit greater creative energy and drive for
innovation
·  Uses individual differences in perspective, style, or behavior to
enhance the team’s discussions, decisions, and results
·  Exhibits decision leadership - knows what is needed and drives to
completion

·  Typically deals with senior level management and above to

determine customer needs of the future
·  Identifies opportunities to contribute to the commercial success of
the enterprise
·  Applies financial assessment techniques to evaluate commercial
opportunities

·  Sought out for Executive sponsorship

·  Acts on behalf of senior management at industry events

·  Leverages expertise to effectively deliver difficult messages/

information in high pressure or confrontational situations
·  Demonstrates detailed understanding of the needs and critical
issues of end users, and how value is created by Intel across different
product groups
·  Seeks market information from diverse sources and initiates
research based on end user value

·  Understands what technical issues need to be escalated and

connects with the highest levels of Intel to resolve technical problems

·  Has deep technical networks within Intel to navigate customer

technical problems
·  Matches technical skills sets to customer needs for sales org and
connects sales specialization to customer requirements
·  Drives broad technical direction (both short- and long-term) for
Intel and most important customers

·  Contributes to important organization wide initiatives and direction

setting as a key organizational leader in a “GM-like” capacity

·  Focuses on organizational capability and progress and ensuring the

right resources are in the right place to achieve strategy direction

·  Impact of decisions felt within Intel broadly

·  Thinks across SMG with an Intel stewardship hat on organizational

build/buy resourcing decisions
·  Openly questions conventional approaches or traditional ways of
doing things
·  Final “go to” point for customer and account issue resolution or
direction change enablement across the customer and/or project
portfolio
·  Creates and achieves alignment for customer and/or organizational
shared vision and strategy

·  Develops manager and organizational leadership. Holds managers

and leaders fully accountable
·  Influences the highest levels of Intel to drive global strategy and
company technical direction that has a global or long-lasting impact
on the business, reputation, posture or image of the organization

·  Regularly influences MCM (or higher) to align on vision, direction,

or resolution of customer issues
 ·  Delivers customer feedback to Intel executive management from
the highest levels of the customer account

· Acts on behalf of SMG Staff to lead a variety of communications

·  Actively seeks or invites colleagues’ or stakeholders’ input in

decision-making, especially those of different views to get results;
·  Seeks common ground and sources of agreement between self and
diverse multiple stakeholders (internal and external), in order to
influence more broadly and effectively
·  Fosters inclusive culture by encouraging diverse points of view and
collaboration

BS Degree & 15+ years of directly related sales or applicable experience

 Grade Level General Requirements

Nonexempt Grades 075-079

Requirements 075 076

Requires a basic knowledge of relevant
business practices and procedures in a
technical or professional field.  Begins to
use standard principles, strategies and
Knowledge & Skills concepts and integrates them to propose a
course of action.
Requires a working knowledge of business
practices and procedures in a technical or
professional field.  Exercises general
application of standard principles,
strategies and concepts, and proposes a
course of action.

Independently plans and schedules based Plans and schedules own work.  Most
on general directions received.  Works with assignments are delivered in the form of
minimal day-to-day supervision.  expected results.  Work is regularly shared
Work Planning & with the team and/or manager.
Direction Received

Able to select from a number of Interprets guidelines to resolve non-

alternatives the most appropriate action or standard work problems.
Problem Solving procedure to solve the problem.

Inadequacies and erroneous decisions may Inadequacies and erroneous decisions

impact the time and/or resources of others would cause some inconvenience and
and result in inconvenience and expense.  expense.  May impact scheduling of work
Would not normally cause delay to within the unit to the extent that additional
Impact of Decisions attainment of objectives. resources and time may be required. 
Would not generally alter attainment of
project objectives.

Contacts are with immediate supervisor Contacts are primarily within the
and others in the group to provide and organization with infrequent outside
obtain basic information. contacts to provide and obtain clarification
Contacts of information. 

Associates’s Degree or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree/ 0 years

certification/0 years
Education &
Experience
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Grade Level
077
Requires a full working knowledge of
business practices and procedures in a
technical or professional field.  Applies
principles, strategies and concepts, and
independently determines and executes a
course of action.
078
Requires thorough knowledge of business
practices and procedures in a technical or
professional field. Widely applies principles,
strategies and concepts, and draws on a
cumulative knowledge base from previous
experiences to determine an appropriate
course of action.

Plans and schedules own work to ensure Plans and schedules to ensure the timely
the completion of interrelated tasks, with completion of several independent tasks
limited direction.   Results are generally and projects, with limited direction. 
shared with team and/or manager upon General outcome is shared upon
completion.   completion.

Develops solutions to moderately complex Proactively analyzes and evaluates existing

problems. programs.  Develops solutions to a wide
range of complex problems. 

Inadequacies and erroneous decisions Inadequacies and erroneous decisions

would cause moderate inconvenience and
expense.  May impact the scheduling of
work within other organizations.  May
impact the attainment of project
objectives.
would cause considerable inconvenience
and expense and would affect project
objectives.  It may be necessary to make
adjustments to avoid affecting outside
relationships.

Contacts are inter/intra-organizational and Interacts with clients and customers to

outside the company to provide and obtain negotiate and interpret information.  May
information.   consult with senior management.  

Bachelor’s Degree/ 1+ Years Bachelor’s Degree/ 3+ Years

Master's Degree/ 0 Years Master's Degree/ 2 Years

Intel Confidential
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079
Requires advanced knowledge of a
technical or professional field, with in-
depth knowledge in one or more specialty
areas.  Drives the application of principles,
strategies and concepts and determines the
best course of action.

Plans for the effective development and

implementation of long-term and/or
complex projects.  Requests consultative
direction as needed.  Projects are typically
reviewed by a management review
committee.

Defines the issues and develops solutions

to complex problems that require
innovation and ingenuity.  

Inadequacies and erroneous decisions

would cause significant inconvenience and
expense and have considerable effect on
programs or objectives of the organization.
It may be necessary to make adjustments
to avoid affecting outside relationships.

Represents the organization as a prime

contact on projects.  Interacts with senior
internal and external personnel on project
issues often requiring coordination across
organizational lines.  

Bachelor’s Degree/ 4+ Years

Master's Degree/ 3 Years

PhD Degree/ 0 years

 Grade Level Gener

Nonexempt Technical*

Requirements 051 052

Assignments are routine and Assignments are typically
repetitious in nature. Work routine in nature. Work
Job Complexity performed within narrowly performed within narrowly
defined parameters. defined parameters.

Limited judgment required in Limited degree of judgment

resolving standard problems. required in resolving non-
standard problems.
Level of Judgment

Normally receives detailed Normally receives detailed

instructions on all work. Work instructions on most work.
is typically checked and
Supervision monitored on a routine basis.

High School/ Equivalent: High School/ Equivalent:

Typical Education & No Experience 1 - 2 Years
Mimimum Related
Experience
 Grade Level General Requirements

Grade Level
053 054 055
Assignments are semi-routine Assignments are somewhat Assignments are moderately
in nature. Work performed complex in nature. Work complex in nature. Work
within generally defined performed within generally performed within generally
parameters. defined parameters. defined parameters.

Some degree of judgment Judgment is required in Judgment is required in

required in resolving non- resolving moderately complex resolving complex non-
standard problems. problems. standard problems and making
routine recommendations.

Normally receives general Normally receives general Normally receives no

instructions on most work. instructions on routine work, instruction on routine work,
detailed instructions on new general instructions on new
work. assignments.

High School/ Equivalent: High School/ Equivalent: 4 -6 High School/ Equivalent: 6 - 8

2 - 4 Years Years Years
AA/AS: No Experience AA/AS: 0 - 3 Years
BS: No Experience

Intel Confidential *No specific criteria has been written for the Mask Designers in the 90's grades but the 50's
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056
Assignments are complex in
nature. Work performed
typically within broadly defined nature. Work performed within
parameters.
Degree of judgment and
initiative is required in
resolving complex non-
standard problems and making
recommendations.
Acts independently to
determine methods and
procedures on standard
assignments. May provide
guidance to lower level
nonexempt employees.
High School/ Equivalent: 8 - 10
Years
AA/AS: 3 - 6 Years
BS: 0 - 4 Years
Designers in the 90's grades but the 50's criteria may be used for general guidance
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057
Assignments are highly
complex and nonstandard in
broadly defined parameters.
High degree of judgment and
initiative is required in
resolving highly complex
nonstandard problems and
developing recommendations.
Acts independently to
determine methods and
procedures on non standard
assignments. Typically provides
guidance to lower level
nonexempt employees.
High School/ Equivalent: 10 -
15 Years
AA/AS: 6 - 10Years
BS: 4 - 8 Years
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Requirements 034
Junior Administrative Support Specialist
100002
Support office administration with associated tasks. Duties include calendar management for one or
more managers, book domestic/international travel and process expense reports. Handle request
from team associated with shifting priorities and deadlines. Requires accuracy/attention to detail.
Tactical projects, general administrative duties such as order supplies, CR coordination, generating
shipping memo, catering orders, etc.
Admin will also assist in coordinating activities across the organization, events, conferences, F2F
meetings etc.

Scope of Work

In this role the admin will provide administrative support such as maintaining manager's calendar,
receiving and screening telephone calls, assisting with visitors, scheduling internal/external
meetings, assisting with logistics for special events, and responding to inquiries.
Generic Support Level

This role requires assignments which are performed within defined parameters.

Assignment Complexity
 Demonstrates the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and understand policies and
procedures. Required to work professionally/closely with other Senior and Executive admins to
help facilitate timely and accurate planning needs. In this role you must maintain confidentiality
using discretion and sound judgment.

The admin must role model professional behavior, contribute teamwork and collaboration across
Independence of admin community.
Direction
In this role you must maintain confidentiality using discretion and sound judgment.

Must learn the organizational structure and objectives of the team. Requires working with globally
diverse teams in multiple geos.

Organizational
Alignment and
Expertise

N/A

Leadership and
Community Advocacy

Limited degree of decision making required in resolving non-standard problems. Receives

consistent supervision.

Impact of Decisions

Normally receives detailed instructions on most work.

Supervision

Typical Education & High School/ Equivalent

Minimum Related 1 - 2 Years
Experience
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035
Junior Administrative Support Specialist
100002
Support office administration with associated tasks (ordering office supplies, food orders, travel,
expenses, onsite needs). Duties include calendar management for one or more managers, efficient in
booking domestic/international travel and managing expenses. Handle request from team associated
with shifting priorities and deadlines. Plan and organize meetings and off-sites; prepare agendas,
coordinate logistics. Maintain Divisional organizational charts, phone distribution list and
divisional logistic needs. Support office administration with associated tasks. Admin will also assist
in coordinating activities across the organization, events, conferences, F2F etc. This also requires a
strong accuracy/attention to detail skillset in managing busy schedules and continue taking the
initiative to manage logistics while managers are traveling. Tactical projects, general
administrative duties such as order supplies, CR coordination, generating shipping memo, etc. dmin
will also assist in coordinating activities across the organization, events, conferences, F2F etc.

Will work closely with other Senior admin to help facilitate timely and accurate planning needs.

In this role the admin will provide administrative support such as maintaining manager's calendar,
receiving and screening telephone calls, assisting with visitors, scheduling internal/external
meetings, assisting with logistics for conferences, seminars, and special events, and responding to
inquiries.

This role requires managing assignments which are performed within defined parameters.
Demonstrates experience in ability to multi-task in a face pace environment and have excellent
understanding of policies and procedures. Required to work professionally/closely with other
Senior and Executive admins to help facilitate timely and accurate planning needs. In this role you
must maintain confidentiality using discretion and sound judgment.

The admin must role model professional behavior, contribute teamwork and collaboration across
admin community.

In this role you must maintain confidentiality using discretion and sound judgment.

Must quickly learn the organizational structure and objectives of the team. Requires working with
globally diverse teams in multiple geos.

N/A

Limited decision making required resolving non-standard problems. Receives consistent

supervision.

Typically reports to Director or head of a unit/department and or/hired for project

work.
Normally receives general instructions on most work.

High School/ Equivalent

Minimum of 2 -3 years of administrative experience or equivalent education and experience.
 036
Administrative Support Specialist
100002
Duties include strong calendar management, with shifting priorities and deadlines. Able to quickly
and accurately assess the importance of a phone call, email, or document and take appropriate action
to involve the appropriate parties. This position requires strong accuracy and attention to detail while
taking the initiative to manage logistics of the department/division. Strong capability working with all
Microsoft tools, Intel tools, purchasing and finance systems. Excellent experience in booking
complex domestic/international travel, managing travel details such as Visa’s/welcome letters and
managing expenses. Maintain Divisional organizational charts, phone distribution list and divisional
logistic needs. Support office administration with associated tasks (ordering office supplies, food
orders, travel, expenses, onsite needs). Plan and organize meetings and off-sites; prepare agendas,
coordinate all logistics. Admin will also assist in coordinating activities across the organization,
events, conferences, F2F etc.

Will work closely with other Senior and Executive admins to help facilitate timely and accurate
planning needs.

This role requires managing demanding assignments which are complex and performed within
defined parameters.

In this role you must have the ability to learn quickly and understand the organizational structure and
objectives of the team. Candidate must have wide-range administrative experience, use professional
concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Requires
initiative, flexibility, sound judgment, and the prioritization of multiple demands tasks by adjusting to
peaks, changes, and interruptions with a positive attitude.
The admin must be self-motivated, professional and capable of managing fast pace office demands
independently. This position requires strong accuracy and attention to detail while taking the
initiative to manage logistics of the department/division.

The admin must role model professional behavior, contribute teamwork and collaboration across
admin community.

In this role you must maintain confidentiality using discretion and sound judgment.

In this role you are required to work with all levels of the organization and collaborate across
business units to maintain critical logistics.

N/A

Some degree of decision making required in managing department and manager logistical needs.

Supports a Director/GM manager or head of a unit/department/division.

Limited supervision on most work, general instructions on new work or special assignments.

High School/ Equivalent

Minimum 3 to 5 years of administrative experience or equivalent education.
 NE Administrative Grade Level Criteria
037
Senior Administrative Support Specialist
100002
Duties include organizing and managing complex calendar schedule(s) for manager and/or
division; scheduling meetings and events; making extensive travel arrangements and preparing
expense reports; maintaining office supplies; providing support for departmental events, quarterly
events and recognition and you must maintain Divisional organizational charts, phone distribution
lists and divisional logistics. Excellent experience in booking complex domestic/international
travel, managing travel details such as Visa’s/welcome letters and managing expenses. Maintain
Divisional organizational charts, phone distribution list and divisional logistic needs. Support
office administration with associated tasks (ordering office supplies, food orders, travel, expenses,
onsite needs). Plan, coordinate and organize meetings and off-sites; prepare agendas, coordinate
all logistics. Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Expected to work professionally with other Senior and Executive admins to help facilitate timely
and accurate planning needs. Responsibilities include coordinating activities to ensure department
goals are met, effectively mentoring and integrating new admins and ensuring all admins
understand department procedures and expectations.

This role requires managing demanding assignments which are more complex and performed
within defined parameters. This person will be the administrative point of contact between the
GM/VP Executive and internal/external clients.

The position requires a high level of initiative, the ability to anticipate next steps and must be a
strong communicator both verbally and in writing. Must have project management, problem-
solving skills, organizational and attention to details expertise and strong follow-through to meet
deadlines. Requires strong initiative, flexibility, and the prioritization of multiple tasks by
adjusting to peaks, changes, and interruptions with a positive attitude.
You must have the ability to perform well under pressure and adapts to changing priorities and
meets narrow deadlines. This role requires creating solutions to problems for the
division/managers and providing guidance and direction on process and procedures.

Must role model professional behavior in all environments, and is expected to maintain
confidentiality using discretion and sound judgment. In this role you must maintain confidentiality
using discretion and sound judgment.

One must demonstrate thorough knowledge of division goals and priorities as well as those of its
key stake holders. This role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a global
diverse and close-working team in a fast-paced, executive-level setting.

In this role you are required to work with all levels of the organization and collaborate across
business units to maintain critical logistics, customer orientation and interactive team player
skills.

This role also requires admin team leadership skills and skills as a liaison with executive and
senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers.

Decision making and independent thinking is required. Manage and execute solutions for
department/division logistical demands and managers. Admin team leadership role may be
required.

Supports multiple Senior level managers and/or leaders,GM, VP executive leader

Grade 12 VP, Fellow.
Some supervision on assignments, work is typically assigned in the form of objectives and desired
results. Executes decisions on behalf of GM Leadership Team.

High School/ Equivalent

Minimum of 5-7 years related administrative experience or equivalent education

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Senior Executive Administrative Support Specialist
100003
Duties include organizing and managing extremely complex calendar schedule(s) for manager, maintain
executive’s agenda and assist in planning appointments, customer meetings, conferences, makes extensive
travel arrangements and prepares expense reports; provides support for departmental events, quarterly events
and recognition. Ability to exercise diplomacy, tact, and judgment in interacting with a wide range of
constituents at varying levels of an organization including staff at all levels, administration staff, customers is
required. Ability to exercise diplomacy, tact, and judgment in interacting with a wide range of constituents at
varying levels of an organization including staff at all levels, administration staff, customers is required. In-
depth understanding of office management procedures and departmental and legal policies. You will work
closely with the Senior and Executive administrative staff and work productively as a team member. Expert in
handling and maintaining confidentiality using discretion and sound judgment. Effective organizational skills
to improve the efficiency of administrative processes. Responsibilities include coordinating activities to ensure
division goals are met, effectively mentoring and integrating new admins and ensuring all admins understand
department procedures and expectations. Finally, this person must possess strong customer service orientation
and use judgment/discretion in handling confidential information.

This role requires managing complex assignments which are performed within broadly defined parameters. The
administrative role will provide executive support to EVP TA or VP.

The role requires In-depth knowledge and understanding of business unit goals and priorities. Must exhibit
strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and accuracy to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must have
strong project management, problem-solving skills, excellent organizational and impeccable multitasking
abilities with attention to details and strong follow-through to meet deadlines. Increased decision making for
complex problems and utilizing critical thinking and creative problem solving.
Must have excellent organization, written and verbal communications skills as well as strong interpersonal
skills and ability to manage competing priorities and work flexibly in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work
both independently and as part of a diverse and close-working team, executive-level setting requiring initiative,
flexibility, sound judgment, and the prioritization of multiple demands. Reflect ability to perform and prioritize
multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. Ability to take initiative and reason to problem
solving skills.

In this role you must have expertise in maintaining confidentiality using discretion and sound judgment.

n this role you must have knowledge of corporation contribution to the industry and in-depth knowledge of the
group, division and key stakeholders’ and their contributions to the corporation. You will work with a global
diverse team and with all levels of organization and collaborate across business units (BU) to maintain critical
logistical needs.

Must role model professional behavior in all environments and requires strong leadership skills to lead
administrative team by providing guidance and direction on process and procedures. Foster a culture that values
open communication and team-work, and encourages innovation, engagement, inclusion, and diversity.

Increased decision making for complex problems and utilizing critical thinking and creative problem solving.
Effective organizational skills to improve the efficiency of administrative processes. Interpreting program
guidelines, practices, and requirements to perform specialized administrative support functions.

Must Support a Grade 12 Executive, Grade 13 Executive, TA for EVP Office or Sr. Fellow . Minimum
supervision on assignments. Executes decisions on behalf of VP Leadership Team.
Minimal supervision on assignments. Executes decisions on behalf of VP Leadership Team.

High School/ Equivalent

Minimum of 7 - 9 years of Senior administrative experience or equivalent education.
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Executive Assistant
100003
Duties include coordinate logistics for meetings and events; organizes and manages extremely complex calendar
schedule(s) for manager, makes extensive travel arrangements and prepares expense reports; provides support for
departmental events, quarterly events and recognition. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records, meet deadlines
and manage multiple projects and processes in support of various operating departments. Must have strong project
management, problem-solving skills, excellent organizational and impeccable multitasking abilities with attention to
details and strong follow-through to meet deadlines. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records, meet deadlines
and manage multiple projects and processes in support of various operating departments. Receives, interprets and
evaluates the level of significance of information requests, takes appropriate responsive action, and determines when the
executive or other staff should be notified or involved. Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business
developments. The admin must anticipate the business needs of the leadership team/admin team; proactively formulate
and evaluate solutions and/or recommendations to facilitate meeting deadlines and achieving goals. The position
requires strong verbal/written communication skills, ability to work individually and as part of an executive team.
Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and devising ways to streamline processes. S/he coordinates/assists
with recruiting and staffing admin team partnering with management and Human Resources. Ability to maintain
accurate and detailed records, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects and processes in support of various operating
departments. You are required to be extremely flexible, adaptable to an evolving fast pace environment, work well under
pressure, manage assigned tasks/projects with the ability to reassess/and prioritize deadlines for upcoming commitments
and responsibilities. Assist in resolving administrative needs for improvement/problems by coordinating preparation of
reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions working closely with management and human resources.
Responsibilities include coordinating activities to ensure organization goals are met, effectively mentoring and
integrating new admins and ensuring all admins understand organization/Intel procedures and expectations. Planning and
coordinating administrative procedures and devising ways to streamline processes. Finally, you must use discretion and
judgment to ensure applicable private/proprietary business information, data, transactions and correspondences maintain
confidentiality and sound judgement.

This role requires managing very complex and diversified assignments within broadly defined parameters to meet
dynamic deadlines. The administrative role will provide support to Corp/SVP/EVP and Management Committee
Members.

With minimal oversight, the Executive Assistant enhances an executive’s effectiveness by providing high-level
administrative support and represents the executive to internal and external communities. Expertise in decision making
for complex problems and utilizing critical thinking and creative problem solving.
Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and accuracy to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Independent decision making for complex problems. You are required to be extremely flexible, adaptable to an evolving
fast pace environment, work well under pressure, manage assigned tasks/projects with the ability to reassess/and
prioritize deadlines for upcoming commitments and responsibilities. Independent decision making for complex
problems. Ability to take initiative, applies analysis, and reason to problem solving. Suggest more efficient ways to run
the office and troubleshoot malfunctions. Must utilize critical thinking, analysis and creative problem solving for the
group and its divisions. Independent judgment is required to plan/prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent
attention to detail. Ability to take initiative, applies analysis, and reason to problem solving.

In this role you must have expertise in maintaining confidentiality using discretion and sound judgment.

In this role you must have knowledge of corporation contribution to the industry and in-depth knowledge of the group,
division, key stakeholders’ and their contributions to the corporation along with understanding of office management
procedures and legal policies. The Executive Administrator must have sufficient knowledge of the organization, business
group, judgment, and self-confidence to enable him/her to act independently in the absence of direction related to setting
priorities and on-the-spot decisions. Responsibilities extend across organizational lines, working with a globally diverse
team, requiring extensive interaction and involvement throughout the organizations, administrative staff and
internal/external clients.

The position requires excellent leadership competencies. In this role you are required to role model professional behavior
in all environments and excellent skills in influencing, mentoring and leading the Executive administrative team within
the group and across the admin community to ensure corporate processes and procedures are met. Foster a culture that
values open communication and team-work, and encourages innovation, engagement, inclusion, and diversity.

Advance decision making for complex problems and utilizing critical thinking and creative problem solving. Utilizing
critical thinking, analysis and creative problem solving for the group and its divisions. Strong effective organizational
skills to improve the efficiency of administrative processes. Effective organizational skills to improve the efficiency of
administrative processes. Interpreting program guidelines, practices, and requirements to perform specialized
administrative support functions. Identifying opportunities that make a significant impact. Interpreting program
guidelines, practices, and requirements to perform specialized administrative support functions. Resolves administrative
problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions.

Must Support a grade 14+ Executive. Minimum supervision on assignments. Executes decisions on behalf
of Corp/SVP/EVP Management Committee Members. Little to no supervision on assignments. Executes
decisions on behalf of the Senior/Exec VP Executive Office)

High School/ Equivalent

Minimum of 9 - 10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant reporting directly to VP/SVP level management or
equivalent education.
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Senior Executive Assistant
100003
Duties include receiving, interprets and evaluates the level of significance of information requests, takes
appropriate responsive action, and determines when the executive or other staff should be notified or involved. The
position requires strong verbal/written/communication skills, ability to work individually and as part of an
executive teamIn the executive’s absence, ensures that requests for action or information are distributed to the
appropriate staff member. he admin must anticipate the business needs of the leadership team; proactively
formulate and evaluate solutions and/or recommendations to facilitate meeting deadlines and achieving goals.
Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent
attention to detail. You are required to perform well under pressure, manage assigned tasks/projects, multi-tasking
and maintaining attention to detail with flexibility to reassess and prioritize deadlines/goals. Duties include
coordinate logistics for meetings and events; organizes and manages extremely complex calendar schedule(s) for
manager, makes extensive travel arrangements and prepares expense reports; provides support for departmental
events, quarterly events and recognition. Ability to take initiative, applies analysis, and reason to problem solving
skills. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects and
processes in support of various operating departments. Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and
devising ways to streamline processes. Interpreting program guidelines, practices, and requirements to perform
specialized administrative support functions. Responsibilities include coordinating activities to ensure organization
goals are met, effectively mentoring and integrating new admins and ensuring all admins understand
organization/Intel procedures and expectations. S/he coordinates/assists with recruiting and staffing admin team
partnering with management and Human Resources. Resolves administrative needs for improvement/problems by
coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions working closely with management
and human resources.

This role requires managing extremely complex and diversified assignments with more dynamic deadlines and
deliverables. The administrative role will provide support to Executive and/or SVP Technical Assistant.

With minimal oversight, the Executive Assistant enhances an executive’s effectiveness by providing high-level
administrative support and represents the executive to internal and external communities.
Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and accuracy to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Independent decision making for complex problems. The Executive Administrator must have sufficient knowledge
of the organization, judgment, and self-confidence to enable him/her to act independently in the absence of
direction related to setting priorities and on-the-spot decisions. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize
and organize diversified workload. Finally, you must use discretion and judgment to ensure applicable
private/proprietary business information, data, transactions and correspondences maintain confidentiality and sound
judgement.

In this role you must have expertise in maintaining confidentiality using discretion and sound judgment.

Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments. Responsibilities extend across
organizational lines, working with a globally diverse team, requiring extensive interaction and involvement
throughout the organizations, administrative staff and internal/external clients. In this role you must have
knowledge of corporation contribution to the industry and in-depth knowledge of the group, division, key
stakeholders’ and their contributions to the corporation along with understanding of office management procedures
and legal policies.

The position requires excellent leadership competencies. Foster a culture that values open communication and
team-work, and encourages innovation, engagement, inclusion, and diversity. In this role you are required to role
model professional behavior in all environments and excellent skills in influencing, mentoring and leading the
Executive administrative team within the group and across the admin community to ensure corporate processes and
procedures are met. Foster a culture that values open communication and team-work, and encourages innovation,
engagement, inclusion, and diversity.

Advanced decision making for complex problems. Utilizing independent and critical thinking, analysis and
creative problem solving for the corporation and industry. Strong effective organizational skills to improve the
efficiency of administrative process. Identifying opportunities that make a significant impact. Interpreting program
guidelines, practices, and requirements to perform specialized administrative support functions. Identifying
opportunities that make a significant impact. Resolves administrative problems by coordinating preparation of
reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions.

Must Support a Grade 16+ Executive. Little to no supervision on assignments. Executes decisions on behalf of
the Exec VP/CEO Executive Office)

High School/ Equivalent

Minimum 10+ Years Executive Experience reporting directly to a SVP or higher level management or equivalent
education.