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Senior Program Manager - National Airborne Operations Programs

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio, Texas Job ID JR2026494629 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 12, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a SeniorProgramManager to join the Executive Transport and Surveillance (ET&S) team in Oklahoma City, OK or San Antonio, TX.

This role will lead the National Airborne Operations programs, supporting United States Air Force customers. The portfolio includes long-term sustainment, obsolescence, modification, and engineering support activities for a 747 derivative aircraft fleet. The position directs cross-functional teams, interfaces with external customers, and oversees significant internal resources.

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages employees and mid-level managers performing business management activities in the area of Program Management
  • Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
  • Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides management of suppliers and leads process improvements
  • Builds and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
  • Provides oversight and approval of business approaches, products and processes
  • Develops and manages financial targets to align with long-range business unit objectives

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):

  • 5+ years of experience in Program Management Best Practices (i.e., Requirements Management, Resource Management, Integrated Planning and Scheduling, Financial Oversight, Earned Value Management (EVM), Program Performance Management, Supplier Integration, RIO (Risk, Issue, Opportunity) Management, Program Communication, Senior Leadership Reviews, etc.)
  • 5+ years of experience managing risks, cost performance and schedule performance
  • 5+ years of experience in developing and deploying organizational strategies and leading long-range business plan processes
  • 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners
  • 5+ years of experience leading or managing program performance utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • 5+ years of experience with RIO (Risks, Issues and Opportunities) processes and tools
  • 5+ years of experience leading or managing proposal development and negotiating government contracts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher
  • Active Secret Clearance is preferred

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Capable of traveling up to 50% 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.

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. 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Oklahoma City, OK    $189,550 - $256,450

San Antonio, TX         $204,000 - $276,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until February 28, 2026


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 01, 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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