Project Management Specialist - Mid-level or Senior – KC-46 Mission Systems CAM

Project Management Specialist - Mid-level or Senior – KC-46 Mission Systems CAM

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Specialist - Mid-Level or Senior (Level 3 or 4) to join the KC-46 Project Management team in Everett, WA or Tukwila, WA!

This position will report to the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) leader. 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:

• Ensure 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.
• Manage control account performance, identify resource needs, elevate concerns and issues where appropriate to IPT Leader and program management and other impacted control account managers.
• Support Integrated Product Team Leader and Program Managers to develop and execute business and program strategies.
• Monitor all elements of cost through entire process, track EVM performance and provide monthly updates.
• Manage CAMVis inputs weekly, develop and maintain Quantifiable Backup Data (QBD) files and schedule accuracy.
• Identify cost and schedule impacts to risk and opportunities to the program Risk & Opportunity Board and implement approved mitigation plans.
• Identifies and coordinates key IPT level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between program major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers.
• Conduct analysis on actuals for Control Accounts for accuracy.
• Ensure accurate Estimates at Complete (EACs) for assigned Control Accounts on a monthly basis are credible.
• Analyze and report variances (VARs) and proactively implement corrective action plans that address the root cause(s) of any issues.
• Attend weekly Earned Value Meeting (Program cost and schedule meeting) and month-end reviews with Program Management.
• Ensure audit ready files are maintained for Control Accounts to facilitate discussions with Government and internal audit teams.
• Complete all required training and be certified as a Control Account Manager.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite, with current flexibility for telecommuting/hybrid schedule as per company policy – subject to change.

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. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience leading projects using Project Management Best Practices and tools
• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills
• 3+ years of experience working with Earned Value Management principles to execute all aspects of the Control Account Manager role
• 3+ 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):

• Experience supporting an engineering function
• 5+ years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• 3+ years of experience managing multiple high-volume, complex, concurrent projects
• Experience with meeting business rhythm objectives and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Willing to travel up to 10%

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:

Level 3 - $101,150 – $136,850

Level 4 - $126,650 -  $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until June 29, 2026

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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