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Senior Program Manager – E-7

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2026508211 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date May 06, 2026 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) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager to join the United States Air Force (USAF) E-7 team.  The USAF E-7 Mission Systems team is looking for an energetic leader prepared to establish and leverage performance metrics to efficiently prioritize and execute to deliver critical capability to the USAF.  This opportunity will provide an exciting and engaging opportunity to lead a talented team as well as future growth as the E-7 platform continues to expand, with recently awarded additional aircraft.  This position will report to the team located in Tukwila, WA, where program execution, labs and flight testing will be based.

The position will include leadership of our Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Communication and Navigation subsystems.  The responsibilities will include total program execution of these subsystems while building upon the positive relationships currently in place with internal and external stakeholders.

Although direct experience within the subsystems identified is desired, experience within Mission Systems performing or successfully managing the lifecycle of Mission Systems equipment will be an enabler for success in the role.  From supplier contract award, through successful qualification, procurement and integration of hardware, functional checkout in production, through final certification in flight test.

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:

  • Ownership of the subsystem team execution, first time quality of the Mission Systems products through the development, flight test and delivery phase of the prototype aircraft.
  • Leadership of the team to perform within cost and schedule of the contracted effort through ensuring Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance and favorable cost/schedule performance
  • Execution of the established integrated program plans, providing input on evolving program business and technical strategies, goals and objectives
  • Participation in the development of proposals for follow-on efforts
  • Integration of team execution within Mission Systems and across the program
  • Determine and maintain the appropriate resources through partnering with functional leadership
  • Leverage Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) to continuously improve execution efficiency
  • Lead, develop and motivate employees and managers

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. Secret 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):

  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role
  • Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience with project management and the ability to self-manage projects
  • 5+ years of experience working in an engineering discipline within Mission Systems
  • Demonstrated experience as a Program Manager leading a program
  • Strong business acumen and relationship skills needed to build partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required based on business needs.

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 for $180,200 - $243,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 15th, 2026


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 16, 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 an active U.S. Secret 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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