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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Program Management Specialist to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) team in Seal Beach, California, Leesburg, Virginia or Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning technology domains, and is an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment delivering new capabilities to customers rapidly and affordably.

The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies including the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane.

In this role, you will be supporting the program manager responsible for leading logistics and sustainment activities.

Selected candidate is responsible for developing short and long term logistics plans for consumables, spares, hardware refurbishment, factory ground support equipment and training across Boeing and supplier work scope.  Selected candidate is responsible for forecasting the annual sustainment budgets across Boeing and suppliers, developing annual cost proposals, and then detailed allocations, tracking expenditures across Boeing and suppliers, and management of reserves.

The position requires a person with domain knowledge in aircraft or spacecraft sustainment operations and supply chain logistics.  The position requires the demonstrated leadership to manage a team distributed across the United States.  Clear and concise, written and oral communication of complex subjects to Boeing Executive leadership and all levels of customer program management is required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads development of the program architecture and top level plans for a program
• Develops program organizational, work structures, top level program and execution plans
• Identifies key program level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers
• Facilitates the resolution of program issues
• Supports the program manager in leading program execution by coordinating program metrics
• Integrates the implementation of the Program Management Best Practices
• Implements customer and program communication and contact plans

This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position is for 1st shift.

This position requires an active Tier 5 (formerly SSBI) U.S. Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• More than 5 years of experience in engineering project planning or project management
• More than 5 years of experience leading or managing integrated technical projects or teams across multiple organizations
• Active Tier 5 (formerly SSBI) U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in Satellite or Space Programs
• Experience with experience with system integration (hardware, firmware, software)
• Experience in the implementation and use of Program Management Best Practices
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers
• Experience working with suppliers
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
• Experience developing and managing strong relationships with partners (internal & external) and government customers and representatives

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years related work experience, Master+12 years related work experience, 18 years related work experience, etc.)

Relocation:

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

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25 of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Seal Beach, California $146,200 - $180,600

Kennedy Space Center, Florida - $136,850 - $169,050

Leesburg, Virginia - $146,200 - $180,600

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 17, 2025.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 21, 2025

Education

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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