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BDS Air Dominance/PW Innovation Project Management Specialist

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025457707 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 27, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Phantom Works is seeking to hire a Project Management Specialist level 3 or 4 for the Phantom Works Program Management team to drive execution of critical work scope for future Advanced Combat Aircraft (ACA) programs. This position will be in person at our St. Louis, MO site.

The selected teammate will operate in a flat and transparent conops with the Senior Manager, the Director of ACA Operations and additional team members to work successfully across all levels of The Boeing Company.  Acting as a leader and an active member of collaborative teams, you will be impacting program structure, timelines and differentiation in order to successfully capture and execute new Defense Program pursuits.

This position is dependent upon substantial engagement across multiple functions within the BDS and Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) business units, including Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Strategy, Supply Chain and Production Operations. Internal functional collaboration is complemented by review cycles up through the Chief Technology Officer and the ACA Senior Executive steering committee to track performance to execution plans (Budget and Schedule).

You may be effective in this role if you:

  • Thrive in challenging and complex environments – add structure and thought leadership to yield positive outcomes
  • Understand Program Risks and Assumptions and be able to pivot courses of action in order to mitigate disruptions in execution.
  • Contribute on a team of teams to create a force multiplier for the statement of work
  • Have a desire to work on leading-edge technologies and future Defense franchises

Position Summary:

The selected candidate will manage the project execution for maturation, qualification and sourcing strategies of critical materials related to ACA programs. The specific statement of work includes, but is not limited to:

  • Support the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives in coordination with management; develop & execute integrated organizational plans
  • Support the Program Manager in generating, implementing and managing the execution goals across the statement of work
  • Manage projects key performance indicators and ensure the project health of initiatives
  • Communicate and help resolve team roadblocks & constraints as well as implement evolved policies and procedures
  • Prepare and/or support BR&T and BDS executive presentations on project details & progress
  • Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with internal customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners

Position Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have extensive technical project management experience, must have a bias to action minds-set, be innovative and a quick learner, have technical and business acumen, excel in verbal and non-verbal communication, and have a proven track record of successfully collaborating/leading cross-functional teams and partnering across the Enterprise.

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a technical or business background
  • 5+ years of project management experience; strong project management skills are a must as well as the ability to lead multiple high-profile projects simultaneously
  • Able to manage a high degree of complexity and to distill information into simple messages, and strategically at a global level as well as effectively developing key processes
  • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build trust; influence and foster relationships with diverse team members; has a high level of integrity

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Level 4: 7 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong preference for candidates with experience in: (1) project managing to multiple Program execution goals; (2) technical background in new product design and manufacturing processes; and (3) knowledge of developing process specification materials
  • Strong verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
  • Active Security clearance
  • Master’s Degree
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or other certifications related to Project Management

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 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:

This position may require travel up to 10% 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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

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

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

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

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Salary Range:

Level 3: $92,700 - $118,450

Level 4: $114,300 - $146,050


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 07, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.

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