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F/A-18 Advanced Systems Deputy Program Manager

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID 00000439041 Category Security Clearance Post Date Oct. 08, 2024
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an F/A-18 Development Program Manager. This L-level Program Manager will act as the F/A-18 Advanced Systems Deputy Program Manager The qualified candidate must have a great working relationship with peers, senior leaders, and executives using strong collaboration, communication, and people skills. The position is located in Berkely, MO.

Air Dominance, Fighters, F/A-18 Development Program is seeking an experienced program manager with strong project management and leadership experience to support the United States Navy (USN) Advanced Mission Systems and Software Development efforts associated with the F/A-18 and EA-18G. We are seeking a proactive, self-starter, highly motivated leader to join our team. In this challenging and complex role, you will be managing the program management baselines to support the capabilities being developed in the portfolio.  Program Management best practices combined with a high level of discipline and follow-through are additional attributes to the successful candidate.  The ideal candidate will work under minimal supervision, be biased towards action, find creative solutions, and enable the rest of the program to meet their commitments.  This position requires a current Secret clearance and ability to obtain Special Access Program clearances and Top Secret clearance. This position will directly report to the F/A-18 Advanced Systems Program Manager.

We are committed to providing our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization, and they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Executes the Advanced Mission Systems program battle rhythm 
  • Manages the day-to-day tasking of the project management team
  • Evaluates IMS and EV performance and delivers insight and recommendations
  • Maintains and improves the program management baselines
  • Drives integration between major activities, teams, suppliers, partners, and customers
  • Highlights and drives resolution of program issues
  • Supports the program manager in leading program execution by developing and coordinating program metrics
  • Implements Program Management Best Practices
  • Provides in-depth analysis of project culminating with lessons learned and historical reports for incorporation into future project plans.
  • Leads Corrective Action Plan through functional and DCMA partnership

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements may be required for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion
  • 3+ years of experience working in ambiguous and fast-changing environments
  • 3+ Years of working with government customers
  • Experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s  Degree or higher degree or equivalent
  • Experience as a CAM (cost account manager) using EVM (earned value management)
  • Familiarity with BORIS and Risk Management
  • Experience working Corrective Actions with DCMA
  • A current Top Secret Security clearance

Relocation:

This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation.  Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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:

Position may require travel up to 20% of the time to supported locations.

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.

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

Summary pay range: USD $157,250 – 212,750

Applications will be accepted through October 18, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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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