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Senior Project Management Specialist – Cost Account Manager – E-7

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2026514035 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 15, 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) Mobility, Surveillance, and Bombers (MS&B) Division has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Management Specialist – Cost Account Manager (Level 4) to join the USAF E-7 Program in Tukwila, WA.

This position will report to the IPT (Integrated Product Team) 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 (Estimate at Completion) that is defined within the Control Accounts (CA). 

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:

  • Serve as the Program Cost Accounting Manager (Level 4) and lead integrated planning and scheduling activities across program lifecycle. 
  • Establish and maintain program cost accumulation methodologies, WBS, cost element mappings, indirect rate assignments and traceability consistent with CAS, FAR, and Boeing policies. 
  • Lead monthly cost close and integration with schedule/EVM; reconcile actuals to the program baseline, perform cost-to-complete, variance and trend analysis, and report drivers and impacts. 
  • Develop, maintain and present program forecasts, sensitivity scenarios, and mitigation plans to Program Management and Executive stakeholders. 
  • Lead studies and analyses (trend, variance, impact) to determine cost/schedule impacts, constraints, and opportunities; develop corrective and mitigation actions to refine the business case. 
  • Integrate cost, schedule, and risk information; ensure baseline and change management processes and best practices are applied across the program. 
  • Act as primary cost and project control liaison to internal and external stakeholders; coordinate commitments, deliverables and interdependencies with Contracts, Supply Chain, Engineering and Finance. 
  • Support proposals, change orders and pricing strategy; coordinate with Contracts and Pricing on forward pricing rate agreements and contract implications. 
  • Prepare and support internal and external audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA); assemble documentation, lead responses and implement corrective actions. 
  • Implement and monitor internal controls over cost accounting and planning processes; drive process improvements and digital enablement initiatives. 
  • Mentor and lead cost accounting and project control staff; develop team capabilities and ensure adherence to quality and delivery timelines. 
  • Maintain data accuracy in enterprise systems and reporting tools to automate routine analyses and support decision-making
  • May require extended hours during month-end close, audits, or program milestones.

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):

  • 3+ years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
  • 3+ years of experience leading projects using Project Management Best Practices and tools
  • Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills
  • 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • 5+ years of experience developing/managing metrics and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)
  • Proven ability to bring key stakeholders together to rapidly and collaboratively achieve consensus on priorities and path forward to work tasks and projects

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Prior experience as CAM on Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP) or other large government programs.
  • Experience with cost modeling, estimating, risk analysis, and supply chain cost integration.
  • Experience with material control accounts in an EVMS and maintaining audit-ready control account files.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel: Periodic travel to program sites, suppliers, and customer/audit locations (up to 25%).

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:

Tukwila, WA:                  $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until July 2, 2026


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 03, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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