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Mid-Level Engineering Flight Operations Manager | GSO (East)

Springfield, Virginia Job ID JR2025468273 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 27, 2025 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 & Security (BDS), Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) is seeking a Mid-Level Engineering Flight Operations Manager with a strong background in Operations & Engineering to join our Government Systems Operations (GSO) team in Springfield, VA.

The Flight Operations Manager (East) is responsible for the overall safety and performance of the space vehicles flown out of the East Coast Facility.  The team has approximately 40 full-time employees and is comprised of employees from multiple companies in positions ranging from entry-level to senior-level individual contributor as well as associate- and senior-level managers.  Additionally, this position leads the team of Operations Directors and is the primary interface for the Chief of Flight Operations (Government).  A strong technical background in satellite operations and ground hardware/software is required for this reason.  This position also manages 16-20 Boeing direct reports and is responsible for hiring and performance management.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Overall performance of spacecraft missions based at customer facility.
  • Directly interface and liaison with U.S. Government customer.
  • Provide oversight and direction to a team of Operations Directors, Enterprise Trainers, and Associate Operations Managers; lead a team of approximately 40 Boeing and teammate employees.
  • Delegate for Operations Site Lead (identified as program critical position belonging to Contract Prime).
  • Report technical metrics, staffing performance, and Enterprise project status to Senior Program Leadership though the Engineering Control & Process Board and the Risk & Opportunity Management Board.
  • Functional management responsibilities include:
    • Responsible for development and leadership of approximately 16-20 Boeing employees; conducts all stages of recruiting and hiring.
    • Lead colleagues on program efficiency and performance initiatives to drive strong technical and financial execution.
    • Facilitate company training and corporate flow-down.
    • Perform Cost Account Manager (CAM) functions for one or more labor and/or Other Direct Cost (ODC) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
  • The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:
    • Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team.
    • Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring.
    • Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.
    • Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3 or more years of experience in personnel management with either Boeing or U.S. military.
  • 3 or more years of experience in Program Management or IPT Leadership including cost, schedule, and technical management.
  • 3 or more years of experience with various contract types, for example: Time & Materials, Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus type Government contracts, etc.
  • 3 or more years of experience with Financial Management.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Previous Program Management experience.
  • Experience interfacing with US Government operations customers.
  • Experience recruiting, hiring, and staffing a multi-skilled team.
  • Experience leading a team at a government client location.
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
  • Previous management experience. 
  • Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
  • Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
  • Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.
  • Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.
  • Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members.
  • Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

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. 

Summary pay range: $166,600 - $225,400


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 10, 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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (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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