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Project Management Specialist - Millennium Space Systems

El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California Job ID JR2026515604 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 18, 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.

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

JobSummary: 

We are seeking a mid-career Control Account Manager to join the Ground Systems and Operations (GS&O) organization to execute programs through strategic management of resources and requirements.

This role demands a pioneer with intermediate expertise in EVM, and program execution across multiple contracts including production, sustainment, development, and technological adaptation. The successful candidate will excel at navigating complex, competing program priorities while driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering results on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This position's internal job is Project Management Specialist. Our team is currently hiring forLevel 3-4.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Executes the integrated planning, and manage the delivery of technical development against the statement of work (SOW) to ensure compliant solutions and products effort across multiple contracts and functional areas

  • Develops and maintains comprehensive program and project plans, schedules, and performance metrics; conducts detailed trend, variance, and risk analyses to proactively identify and mitigate issues

  • Drives operational excellence by maintaining program commitments in engineering development processes, mission operations training, and resource allocation to support increased operational rates

  • Tracks and reports competing program demands, aligning resources and stakeholder expectations to ensure mission success

  • Provides technical and strategic oversight of program execution, ensuring compliance with Boeing standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines

Key Competencies:

  • Project Management: Proven experience managing engineering scope, finance , and schedules in aerospace or defense environments

  • Process Management: Applies experience of managing and maintaining Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting

  • Program Execution: Demonstrates success managing large-scale, multi-contract programs with competing priorities, delivering on time and within budget

  • Stakeholder Management: Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments, internal priorities, and external constraints

  • Risk Management: Proficient in identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks to maintain schedule and cost performance

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Education in Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Accounting/Economics or related fields

  • Between 3 to 5 years of experience as either systems engineer/program controls/scheduler

  • Competent knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A Final U.S. secret clearance Prestart is required OR An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with participating in program baselines

  • Between 3 to 5 years of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams

  • Proficient user of JIRA or other Atlassian Products

  • Experienced with MS Project

  • Qualified Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

  • Active TS/SCI


Conflict of Interest:

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


Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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: 

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.  

Millennium Space Systems 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:

Level 3: $101,150 – $148,750

Level 4: $126,650 - $186,250

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Category = Program Integration


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 18, 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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