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Project Management Specialist (Senior or Lead) – Space Parts IPT

El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California Job ID JR2026502550 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 30, 2026 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) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Lead Project Management Specialist (Level 4 or Level 5) supporting the Space Parts and Production Readiness Team in El Segundo, CA!

In this role as the IPT and Cost Account Manager, you will lead others and direct phases of cross-organizational projects with oversight and management responsibility for space parts & high reliability components supporting multiple electronics projects. You will need to demonstrate proficiency in all project management areas and will be required to maintain performance management and associated reporting in support of organizational goals and objectives.

You will develop program organizational, work structures, top level program and execution plans, facilitate the resolution of program issues. You will support the Common Products Electronics Managers and Program Managers in leading program execution by coordinating program metrics and integrating the implementation of the Program Management Best Practices.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops, integrates and analyzes integrated cost, schedule, technical, and risk management plans for high reliability electronics unit hardware, parts and/or Special Tooling & Equipment (STE) development and delivery.
  • Functions as the primary project contact to identify key project schedules and updates.
  • Leads planning efforts to determine impacts and constraints involving component specification release, approved parts lists (APLs), parts procurement strategy and activities, supplier management support and production readiness.
  • Coordinate with programs and capabilities to optimize unit hardware production pipelines and deliveries and participate in or lead weekly production reviews and kit readiness meetings.
  • Defines required resources from space electronics engineering, operations, and supplier management to build cross functional teams necessary to execute strategic procurement plan.
  • Drives weekly working meetings to ensure assigned individuals are executing the identified and assigned tasks and providing required status, tracking and reporting.
  • Develop charts for high reliability procurement and kit readiness while maintaining earned value best practices.
  • Provides in-depth analysis of project(s) as well as projected and historical reports for incorporation into future product/project plans.
  • Formulates and maintain statement of work (SOW) for units procured by subcontract and coordinate related make/buy assessments.
  • Provides assessment of team and team member performance to appropriate management
  • Cultivates solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation.

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 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 (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • More than 7 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience in program or project management
  • 5+ years of experience managing project schedules and utilizing standard project management tools
  • Experience working in a cross functional environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Microsoft Project Expertise
  • Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
  • More than 5 years of experience managing project schedules and utilizing standard project management tools
  • Experience using Microsoft Project
  • Experience working with military or space electronics
  • Experience in a leadership role
  • Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
  • Familiarity with Electronics Units, STE and corresponding development and build flows

Conflict of interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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

Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Shift: 1st Shift

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. 

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 market and business considerations.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.  

Summary pay range:

Level 4 (Senior): $126,650 - $171,350

Level 5 (Lead): $156,400 - $211,600


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 06, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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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