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Senior MQ-25 Deputy Test Program Manager

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025455540 Category Security Clearance Post Date May. 23, 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.

The Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Senior MQ-25 Deputy Test Program Manager to join our team in Berkeley, MO supporting the MQ-25 test program.  This position will support the Test Program Manager in leading a high performing, cross functional test team, responsible for testing the MQ-25.  This position will directly report to the MQ-25 Test Program Manager.  This position is responsible for the safe, innovative and efficient execution of testing throughout the entire BT&E Product Test Life Cycle. This position partners with the lab test engineering and operation, the flight test engineering and operations, flight operations and the engineering capability leaders within BT&E, as well as, business partners, US government leaders, suppliers and customers to execute test programs and meet commitments. 

This position will have a travel requirement of approximately 15%. 

A successful candidate will have:

  • Strong business acumen with a high degree of technical understanding of configurations, integrated schedules, and linkage between commitments, deliveries, and our domestic customer driven milestone commitments
  • Strong coordination, integration and communication skills
  • Ability to lead cross functional teams across multiple diverse facilities
  • Strong Program Management Best Practices and Earned Value Management skills with the demonstrated ability to lead program execution
  • Strong Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management skills
  • Test leadership experience

Position Responsibilities Include:

  • Responsible for the entire BT&E statement of work for the program, and for development and operational test planning, instrumentation and test execution across the entire Product Test Life Cycle
  • Responsible for frequent customer integration with senior representatives of the U.S. Government and for maintaining a positive Boeing image, developing a trusting customer relationship, and gaining the knowledge of the customer necessary for successful execution
  • Manage test execution schedule, financial and technical performance
  • Coordinate with BT&E capabilities to ensure appropriate resources/skills are available to execute program statement of work
  • Ensure the safe, innovative and efficient execution of the MQ-25 test activities
  • Participate in key program reviews, Readiness Reviews, FTMARRs, EAC activities, etc.
  • Advocate for investments needed for program execution (technology development, facilities, capital etc.) and supports funding approval activities
  • Develop and perpetuate a team culture of transparency, collaboration and inclusion

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science    
  • 5+ years of experience working as a senior leader or senior manager
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in engineering and/or organizational leadership/program management
  • 5+ years of experience in flight test, laboratory testing, data analysis, instrumentation, system integration, and/or simulation
  • Willing to travel up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives.
  • Experience in critical business and financial acumen in order to influence and shape strategy and lead test program execution
  • Experience leading or conducting complex flight and/or lab testing in an integrated test team environment
  • Experience in establishing and managing a system level test program and large-scale team
  • Ability to navigate ambiguities in dynamic environments and lead through influence
  • Ability to build positive relationships with BT&E, ET&T and BDS senior leaders and integrate across business units
  • A strong natural leadership style that moves people to act, motivates and inspires excellence and innovation
  • Must be results-oriented with a focus on performance, cost management, safety and quality
  • Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding targets goals and strong skills in program execution to schedule and budget

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 market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $155,550 – $210,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 09, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret 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


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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