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Senior Manager, Advanced Missions and Programs

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025448132 Category Sales & Marketing Post Date Mar. 20, 2025
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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 & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Manager, Advanced Missions and Programs in El Segundo, California to help our customers invent the future in space systems. 

This position reports directly to the Director, Advanced Government Space Systems, Business Development in support of Boeing Space Mission Systems and Space, Intelligence, and Weapon Systems. The position’s primary focus is leading campaign pursuits associated with the  Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Satellite Communications (SATCOM)  mission areas as well as supporting ground segments.

The key to success in this role is a comprehensive understanding of our customers’ missions; the design, development, and operation of space and ground systems; the ability to drive strategy in support of large, complex campaigns; and development of relationships with United States Government (USG) stakeholders and other elements of our potential customer base.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leadership of day-to-day Advance Missions and Programs operations, including identifying and driving the strategy for capture of new space and ground business; providing direction and oversight to campaigns; and managing enabling investments and resources in support of our competitive posture all with minimal guidance
  • Providing direction and supporting development of subordinate Capture Team Leads
  • Overseeing the preparation, coordination, and delivery of solicitation responses (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, OTAs, RFPs), including completing required internal reviews and obtaining required submission approvals
  • Developing and maintaining customer relationships with organizations including the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Space Development Agency (SDA), U.S. Space Force, and other USG space-related agencies, organizations, and laboratories
  • Understanding the domestic and international competitive landscape, including knowledge of competitors' products and services to develop a detailed understanding of specific competitor activities and their impact on market positioning

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 an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • 5+ years of experience with fielding ISR capabilities for the USG
  • 5+ years of experience leading teams in organizing, executing, and gaining management approvals in support of competitive proposal development
  • 5+ years of experience developing and delivering presentations or proposals to management and customers
  • 3+ years of experience within project leadership including developing, implementing, and executing program plans
  • 3+ years of experience in leading and partnering with cross-functional teams
  • 3+ years of experience with USG requirements development, Department of Defense PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution) and/or acquisition processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Masters of Business Administration
  • Experience managing government contracts or programs
  • Experience in consultative sales and success associated with sophisticated technical products and services on major U.S. defense acquisition programs (i.e., ACAT 1, 2)
  • Experience working on or supporting a proposal team and/or negotiating contracts with external customers
  • 10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

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.

Shift:

This position is for the 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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $216,900 – $265,100   


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 05, 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. Top Secret/SCI 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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