P-8A Missions Systems Manager - IPT

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a P-8A Missions Systems Level 2 IPT Leader (Level K) to join our dynamic team in Kent, WA or Tukwila, WA to support the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT).

The Level 2 Mission Systems (MS) Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader will have responsibility for product teams and program deliverables through develop, build, and support phases of the program. This leader will be responsible for overall schedule, cost, risks, issues and opportunities for their assigned product teams. This includes day-to-day execution and task prioritization for hardware and software deliverables. They will work closely with Engineering functional managers and other functions within their IPT to ensure that technical requirements are met. This role will be accountable to the P-8A Mission Systems Level 1 IPT Leader and will integrate across multi-functional teams to ensure performance to contractual work scope by utilizing Program Management Best Practices.

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:

• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and risk management strategies, to ensure that project milestones are met
• Track and report on project performance metrics, identifying any deviations from the plan and implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, ensuring that all disciplines are aligned with project goals and timelines
• Serve as a liaison between the Level 1 IPT Leader and team members, providing updates on progress, challenges, and resource needs, while also gathering feedback from the team to inform higher level decision making
• Address and resolve issues that arise during the project lifecycle, leveraging team expertise and resources to find effective solutions and maintain project momentum

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):

• A Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent work or military experience
• 1+ year of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
• 1+ year of experience with Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)
• 1+ year of experience employing Earned Value Management techniques either as a project manager, control account manager, or control account manager assistant

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with schedule and budget management, integration of all logistics elements, customer communication, as well as understanding of execution of program planning to ensure cost, schedule and technical baseline requirements are met
• 1+ year of experience in hardware and software integration
• 1+ years of experience partnering with a United States Government (USG) Department of Defense (DoD) customer to propose or deliver services and products
• 2+ years of experience employing Earned Value Management techniques either as a project manager, control account manager, or control account manager assistant
• Experience with military commercial derivative aircraft
• Experience working with the US Navy as a customer
• Experience supporting defense acquisition and proposal development
• Active Secret US Security Clearance

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Travel: Some occasional travel may be required.

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 $145,350 - $196,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until March 1, 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 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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