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Boeing's Space & Launch team is seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist (Level 4 or 5) to serve as a Proposal Lead for the Space Launch System (SLS) program in New Orleans, LA (Michoud Assembly Facility) or Titusville, FL (Kennedy Space Center).

This position will be part of the Program Integration team, where you will lead the planning, development, coordination, and communication with all required functions and stakeholders for the on-time delivery of proposals to NASA. You may also lead special projects at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) and/or Kennedy Space Center (KSC) where we manufacture/launch the core stage and exploration upper stage vehicles.

Position Responsibilities:

• Integrate with customer, technical, and program counterparts to develop, manage and offer new business opportunities and contractual changes to a large development and production program

• Engage with senior decision makers on gaining concurrence for proposal activities

• Lead a diverse team of experts to generate competitive and realistic solutions in support of NASA requests

• Responsible for RFP/RFI analysis and executing the proposal development process across the proposal lifecycle ensuring technical, schedule, and cost continuity within the proposal response

• Leads others and directs all phases of assigned cross-organizational or business unit projects demonstrating proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., PMI, Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI, and ISO standards)

• Ensures assigned individuals are executing the identified and assigned tasks and providing appropriate tracking and reporting per plan

• Provides in-depth analysis of projects, culminating with lessons learned and historical reports for incorporation into future project plans

• Develops solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation

• Identifies key program level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers

• Leads Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) identification and generation of mitigation/capture plans

• Identifies issues and facilitates resolution in an expeditious manner

• Implements the Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) and works to improve project management processes and business systems

• Leads special projects ensuring project control systems are in place and integrates project data for decision makers

• Attention to detail and good written/verbal skills to communicate project status to customers, translate customer requirements into contract actions, and ensure well written integration of proposal deliverables

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience with program management, project management and/or business operations

• 1+ years of experience developing technical project execution plans and schedules

• 1+ years of experience in preparing and presenting executive level briefings

• Experience supporting defense acquisition and proposal development

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years interfacing directly with external customers

• Experience leading Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Development & Management Plans

• Experience with Milestones Professional software

Typical Education & Experience:

(Lead level 4)

Bachelor's degree and typically 10 or more years’ related work experience, a Master’s degree and typically 8 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Typical Education & Experience:

(Lead level 5)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+13 years' related work experience, 19 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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: $107,950 – $146,050

Summary pay range: $132,600 – $179,400

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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.