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Senior Program Manager

Springfield, Virginia Job ID JR2026511812 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 08, 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.

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager onsite in Springfield, VA!

In this position, you will lead a geographically dispersed team supporting a proprietary space program.  You will serve as the company’s primary interface with the customer program team and will be principally responsible for driving successful contract execution.

This role may require leadership in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

This position may involve collaboration across multiple functions, programs, and locations.

The selected candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

  • Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives.

  • Demonstrated experience in risk, issue, and opportunity management

  • Ability to provide oversight of technical approaches and manage competing priorities

PositionResponsibilities

  • Manage employees and mid-level managers performing program execution activities.

  • Develop and execute integrated organizational plans, policies, and procedures.

  • Guide the development of business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives.

  • Acquire and allocate resources to support organizational activities.

  • Provide technical management oversight of suppliers and external partners.

  • Lead process improvement initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness.

  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.

  • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.

  • Develop, coach, motivate, and evaluate employees and mid-level managers.

  • Support execution of program objectives through integrated planning and cross-functional coordination.

  • Apply risk, opportunity, and issue management practices to support program execution.

  • Contribute to schedule, performance, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

  • Support earned value and project management activities, as required.

This position is contingent upon award.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, program management, engineering, or a related field

  • 10+ years of experience leading or managing large or complex teams of managers and or non-management employees

  • 10+ years of combined space operations experience at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels

  • Experience with Program Management, project management and/or Business Operations

  • 5+ years of experience developing and deploying organizational plans and strategies

  • 5+ years of experience managing projects with cross-functional stakeholders and teammates

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in a large, complex, matrixed organization

  • Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

  • Experience with schedule management tools and practices

  • Experience with organizational development and change leadership

  • Experience applying systems thinking to enterprise or program-level challenges

  • Demonstrated experience in supplier management and technical oversight

  • Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education in a related discipline

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Travel:

This position may require up to 25% travel

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Total Rewards:

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.

Summary pay range: USD $218,450 $295,550


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 22, 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 an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award


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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