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Program Manager - USAF E-7A Air Vehicle IPT

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025466514 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 04, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is actively seeking a Program Manager - Air Vehicle Integrated Product Team  (IPT) to join the USAF E-7A team in Tukwila, Washington. The Air Vehicle IPT is a highly dynamic team environment developing and maintaining Electrical, Mechanical Systems, Structures, Interiors and Payloads on the E-7 platform.

The E-7 is the world’s most advanced, capable and reliable Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platform, having proven itself in operations around the world. The aircraft is designed to track multiple airborne and maritime targets simultaneously. It can provide situational awareness and direct other assets such as fighter jets and warships. The E-7 program is an important program for Boeing with significant growth potential. 

USAF E-7A Air Vehicle Program Manager will lead the cost and schedule performance, management/coordination of contracted supplier effort, the direct customer point of contact for the USAF Air Vehicle IPT and report directly to the E-7 Air Vehicle Director.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Driving USAF Air Vehicle IPT execution through the preparation and facilitation of the weekly program management meetings, monthly business performance reviews, and other program deep dives and/or non-advocate reviews
  • Responsible for USAF E-7 Air Vehicle technical supplier management of the power subsystem, radar fairings, interiors/payloads and major structural modification components.
  • Manage Air Vehicle build integration activities for the USAF E-7 at both Birmingham, UK, and Tukwila, Washington.
  • 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 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
  • Manages, develops, and motivates employees and mid-level managers
  • Fostering a culture of inclusiveness, ownership and urgency with a focus on having fun

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 as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Integrated Product Team Lead, and/or in Test and Evaluation Leadership
  • 5+ years of experience partnering with senior executives
  • 5+ years of experience articulating and implementing strategy-to-action plans
  • 5+ years of experience working on teams and projects that involve cross-functional and/or cross-business domains with executive interface experience
  • 1+ year of experience in project management including interfacing with suppliers, partnerships, and/or customers
  • 3+ year of experience with Supplier/Contracts/Program Management practices and processes
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience in cross-functional leadership, collaborative problem solving, building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication
  • Strong presentation skills to executive level audience

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time between Oklahoma City, Tukwila, Birmingham, UK and supplier locations.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range : $192,950 - $261,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until August 24, 2025


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 25, 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 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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