Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Management Specialist Exploration Upper Stage Integrated Product Team (IPT) Readiness Lead to join NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Program in New Orleans, LA.
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is key to returning the United States to the Moon and sending the first astronauts on to Mars. This position is responsible for overall execution of engineering, supply chain and operations activities for the Exploration Upper Stage Elements. This position reports to the SLS Exploration Upper Stage IPT Leader.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manages and ensures area and element readiness within the larger Integrated Product Team (IPT)
- Characterizes and manages risks, issues, and opportunities with executable and relevant mitigation plans, and accurate financial impacts
- Monitors metrics to manage IPT performance, identify program risk, and prioritize resource allocation
- Reports status to program and executive leadership, both internal and with the customer
- Maintains a high performing integrated team with a positive culture driven by Boeing values
- Develops and maintains project baselines (technical, cost, schedule, requirements, configuration, etc.)
- Implements program processes, and seek out process improvements to eliminate waste and drive execution
- Supports proposal development (tech volume, Basis of Estimate, schedule, resources, Ground Rules & Assumptions), and negotiations
- Assists with staffing plan development; participate in hiring, performance management, and career development
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 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.
This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3+ years’ experience in leading and/or managing complex projects
- 3+ years’ experience in delegating and ensuring performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader
- Experience working with Test Readiness Reviews, Design Reviews and/or Technical Working Groups
- Experience leading or managing cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s in engineering
- 8+ years of project/program management
- Experience Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
- Experience with baseline/change management, customer & supplier communication, as well as understanding of execution of program planning and control
- Experience preparing and presenting to executives, senior leadership, and external customers
Conflict of interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Travel: Travel may be required up to 10% of the time
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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.
Summary pay range: $118,150 - $159,850
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 21, 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.
