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Acoustic Programs Program Manager

Huntington Beach, California; Herndon, Virginia Job ID JR2026498908 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 05, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Intelligence Systems (IS) is a dynamic business within Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space, Intelligence, and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) focused on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. IS is seeking a Program Manager (M level Manager) to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA or Herndon, VA to lead Acoustic Programs focused on delivering world class underwater acoustic systems supporting Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) platforms, including the P-8A, and other specialized mission systems.

This Program Manager will lead all Acoustics Programs activities including execution of the four program areas, day-to-day functions, new business development, oversite of Integrated Product Teams, forward business planning, and communication and status to upper management and external stakeholders.  This position with be accountable to the program area Director and senior leadership of IS.

Acoustic Programs include four primary program elements.  Development programs which consist of the full software / system engineering lifecycle to develop, integration to targeted hardware, software deployment and maintenance.  This software and hardware are targeted at the detection and tracking of underwater targets.  Production programs which define, develop, deliver and maintain hardware to support an ASW mission on the P-8A platform.  Training Systems programs which develop the acoustic training element for multiple types of mission level trainers and associated hardware.  Advanced Programs which support multiple types of advanced acoustic domain programs including research and development, international, new hardware design and development, and cross-Boeing business support.

If you are motivated with a growth mindset, interested in working in a program management position on an interesting domain area, look forward to a dynamic work environment with a broad range of engineering skills, and aspire to further develop program leadership abilities, we are looking for you.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages employees, mid/first-level managers and Integrated Product Team Leads performing business management activities in the area of Program Management.
  • Manages stakeholder relationships across multiple Boeing business units, external suppliers and domestic / international customers.
  • Develops and execute integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures across all areas of Acoustic Programs. 
  • Provides input on program level business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.
  • Directs development and supports communication of Acoustic Programs Long Range Business Plan, research and development and new business activities.
  • Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes across Acoustic Programs project portfolio.
  • Maintains, tailors and improves Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) focused on program goals.
  • Oversees and is accountable regarding quality and safety of the products and facility.
  • Supports management of staffing and day-to-day logistics for Acoustic Programs.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 10+ years of experience within project leadership including planning, implementing and executing program plans
  • 5+ years of experience in a finance, scheduling, industrial engineering, change management, strategy, program management, or project management role
  • Understanding and experience with Program Management Best Practices
  • Experience with Earned Value Management
  • Experience directly interfacing with customers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelors degree or higher
  • Experience with anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), or maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems
  • Experience with and / or support of multiple platforms used to support underwater acoustics including P-3, P-8A, MH-60R, submarines and Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs)
  • Experience with export-related material and international customers.
  • Ability to lead major program milestone reviews
  • Strong experience in technical work effort estimation processes and tools
  • Experience working with vendors and suppliers
  • Program management level experience on a US Navy program.

Conflict of interest:

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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 10% of the time. For Herndon VA location, travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

Shift: 1st Shift

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. 

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.  

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


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 19, 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

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

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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