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Senior Human Resources Manager

Herndon, Virginia Job ID JR2026507220 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 27, 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) — Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SIWS) Human Resources (HR) team is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic HR business partner to the Intelligence Systems leadership team in Herndon, VA. This role will also be the Talent focal for the Division. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative team that plays a critical role in program delivery and BDS success.

As a senior HR leader, you will be the principal business partner and trusted advisor to the Vice President of Intelligence Systems (IS), providing guidance across talent management, employee engagement, and organizational culture. You will lead a HR team responsible for the HR execution supporting the IS organization to ensure HR strategies are aligned with program and business objectives.  In addition, this position will also collaborate extensively with HR counterparts across SIWS and BDS HR to help support the talent initiatives in the SIWS division to deploy integrated, enterprise talent solutions. In addition, this role will be responsible for partnering with HR Leaders in the SIWS Subsidiaries to ensure alignment and provide division support as needed.

This position will also be the HR Site Leader for several offices in the Potomac Region.

This role requires strong leadership in a complex, matrixed environment, excellent cross‑functional partnership skills, and a track record of driving measurable business outcomes through an engaged, high-performing HR team.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide executive-level counsel and strategic HR guidance, influencing key business decisions

  • Represent SIWS IS within the BDS HR functional team, and partner with other HR professionals leading deployment of enterprise HR processes and tools with an emphasis on advancing talent management capabilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

  • Partner with other SIWS HR site leaders, enhancing HR presence, local engagement, and operational workforce support

  • Develop and drive comprehensive talent strategies including workforce planning, talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, and internal mobility to meet current and future business requirements

  • Build and sustain a diverse and inclusive leadership pipeline through targeted development initiatives aligned to business growth and capability needs

  • Design and implement a tailored people strategy to enhance workforce planning, employee engagement, organizational culture, and employee experience

  • Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and program HR partners to ensure strategic alignment and deliver integrated, enterprise HR solutions

  • Use data and metrics to measure HR program impact, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience communicating and implementing HR programs, policies, practices and processes

  • 5+ years of experience in influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and senior leaders, working across functions

  • 5+ years of experience executing strategies and/ or managing projects that promote a culture of superior customer service and exceptional employee engagement

  • 1+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role

  • 1+ years of experience partnering with leadership to design and implement workforce strategies to meet organization objectives

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience working with HR Labor and/or Employment related laws, policies and procedures, in particular the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

  • 5+ years of experience working with union contracts

  • Active security clearance

  • Human Resources certification

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. 

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: $195,500 - $264,500


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 05, 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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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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