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Lead Project Management Specialist

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2026492415 Category Program Management Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 03, 2026
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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) Mobility, Surveillance, and Bombers (MS&B) Division has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Management Specialist to join the U.S. Air Force (USAF) E-7 Program in Tukwila, WA.

This position will report to the IPT leaders. This critical role on the team helps manage the business and performance of the team to drive successful outcomes. You will be responsible and accountable for the team’s program execution in the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), managing the scope, schedule, budget and EAC that is defined within the Control Accounts (CA). 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Ensures Program Management Best Practices are utilized in managing the team’s efforts

  • Program Startup activities – Establishing the Performance Measurement Baseline and ensuring the Control Accounts (CA) are in alignment with the Statement of Work (SoW) and developing the performance baseline

  • Manages control account performance, identifies resource needs, elevates concerns and issues where appropriate to Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader and program management and other impacted control account managers

  • Supports the Integrated Product Team Lead and Program Manager to develop and execute business and program strategies

  • Monitors all elements of cost through entire process, tracks EVM performance and provides monthly updates

  • Manages CAMVis or other Variance tools inputs weekly, develops and maintains Quantifiable Backup Data (QBD) files and schedule accuracy

  • Manages the status of monthly material Vertical Integration with the Finance and Scheduling teams

  • Identifies cost and schedule impacts to risk and opportunities to the program Risk & Opportunity Board and implements approved mitigation plans

  • Identifies and coordinates key IPT level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between program major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers

  • Conducts analysis on actuals for Control Accounts for accuracy

  • Ensures accurate Estimates at Complete (EACs) for assigned Control Accounts on a monthly basis are credible

  • Analyzes and reports variances (VARs) and proactively implements corrective action plans that address the root cause(s) of any issues

  • Attends weekly Earned Value Meeting (Program cost and schedule meeting) and month-end reviews with Program Management

  • Ensures audit ready files are maintained for Control Accounts to facilitate discussions with Government and internal audit teams

  • Completes all required training and be certified as a Control Account Manager

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher

  • 5+ years’ experience with program management, project management and/or business operations

  • 3+ years’ experience in one or more of the following fields: Finance, Supply Chain Operations, Contracts, or Business Operations

  • 3+ years’ experience managing budgets/resources, including Control/Cost Account Management (CAM) experience

  • 3+ years’ experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

  • Experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion

  • Experience working with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience working with U.S. Government customers

  • Experience administering JIRA Service Desk projects, and/or database

  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Conflict of Interest:

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

Work Location:

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

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:

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: USD $126,650 - $171,350

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: 

1. Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting

2. 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.  


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 18, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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