Program Manager Studies & Proposals

Program Manager - Studies & Proposals

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager - Studies & Proposals to lead the development of advanced systems and capabilities for the National Space Communications Programs (NSCP) team in El Segundo California.

This role is focused on shaping and leading the competitive study phase for a next-generation NSCP system building on decades of Boeing heritage expertise and innovative technologies. The role will also contribute to a rich portfolio of space and ground terminal developments involving a mix of on-contract execution work and pre-award new business activities.

The ideal candidate is a technical and strategic leader. The position requires (1) interfacing with Boeing and government stakeholders to understand operational environments and mission needs (2) leading multi-disciplinary teams to architect and design next-generation space and ground systems that are differentiated from the competition (3) engaging with technology partners inside and outside of Boeing (4) preparing and delivering presentations to senior government customers in the Washington DC area and (5) supporting new business activities such as competitive assessments NSCP representation at Industry Days and proposal preparation.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated the ability to work within broad and minimally-defined technical and programmatic areas and effectively lead integrated efforts. Clear and concise written and oral communication of complex subjects to Boeing leadership and all levels of customers is required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Manage develop and motivate employees and teams. Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers suppliers stakeholders peers partners management and direct reports
• Outreach: Develop and implement customer and program communications and contact plans. Maintain and advance customer relationships to proactively address future needs
• Identify future business opportunities and promote the value of company portfolio and partnership
• Architecture Development: Lead multi-disciplinary team through study phase culminating in System Design Review
• Exceed customer expectations on technical merit pathfinder objectives affordability and schedule
• Provide expertise in the development of customer solutions.
• Use advanced knowledge of current and future company products to initiate customer discussions
• Consult with management to balance customer expectations and company resources
• Technology Development: Guide internally and customer-funded research & development (IR&D/CR&D) efforts to produce differentiated solutions
• Identify future R&D efforts that maximize return on investment
• Maintain awareness of industry trends to support competitive assessments and advise on teaming arrangements
• Advocacy: Prepare and present NSCP status accomplishment and future plans to government stakeholders
• Apply consultative approach to help customers achieve objectives
• Proposals: Coordinate inputs for new business proposals involving multiple Boeing business units engineering functions and subsidiaries to capture and keep programs sold

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader temp manager large scale cross functional project/program management or formal manager experience) OR completion of the Boeing internal course Exploring Leadership
• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• More than 5 years of experience working on satellite ground/spacecraft systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• More than 5 years of experience in program or project management
• Experience leading or contributing to proposals or engineering change proposals for government contracts or prime sub-contracts
• Experience working with cross functional teams
• Experience developing and managing strong relationships with government customers and representatives
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
• Bachelors degree or higher

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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.

Travel:

This position will require up to 10% of domestic travel to support program objectives.

Pay & Benefits:

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.

Summary pay range: $145350 $196650

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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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