Senior Program Manager (L Level)

Company:
The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) division is seeking a SeniorProgram Manager (Level L manager) for the Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) program within Ground and Mission Operations, part of Intelligence Systems in SI&WS. The candidate will be the primary contact with the CSEL Joint Program offices at the Electronic Systems Directorate at AFLCMC at Hill Air Force Base. The candidate will be responsible for overall program execution to design, develop, sustain and manufacture all three segments of the CSEL architecture including the over-the-horizon, the web application and user-segment equipment. The candidate will lead the CSEL program out of Huntington Beach, CA.

The selected candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of programmatic activities to sustain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Program of Record. Responsibilities include driving internal Research & Development (IR&D) initiatives, supporting business growth, and leading strategic proposal development. Additionally, the candidate will oversee supplier technical management, direct daily production operations at the Pennsylvania production facility, lead both internal and external compliance audits, and spearhead process improvements across cybersecurity, hardware/software integration, sustainment, modernization, and NSA crypto-certification

The CSEL program provides mission-critical combat search and rescue capabilities and includes systems engineering, logistics, software maintenance, information assurance, production engineering, and sustainment support. This role will help ensure technical excellence, workforce development, and continued program success across the broader capability area.

Position Responsibilities:
• Support the organization's business plans, long-term strategy, and alignment with shifting economic and defense industry trends.
• Execute CSEL program financial targets, including Orders, Revenue, and Earnings, while owning total contractual, financial, and technical performance.
• Manage production contracts for the design, development, and sustainment of RF-based military communication devices.
• Resolve component obsolescence and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues.
• Interface regularly with Air Force, Army, and Navy customers to deliver comprehensive program status briefings.
• Ensure strict alignment with contractual requirements by driving targeted cybersecurity management initiatives.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive program updates and strategic reviews to executive leadership on a regular basis.
• Implement Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) while enforcing the Program Execution Plan and Command Media.
• Formulate and execute company policies, operational procedures, business strategies, and overarching corporate goals.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and open, honest communication that highlights quality, safety, and rewards performance.
• Build trust and maintain collaborative partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, management, and direct reports.
• Direct strategic staffing, skills retention efforts, and succession planning to guarantee successful execution of all contractual obligations.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related technical field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience within project leadership including planning, implementing and executing program plans
• 10+ years of experience in a program management, finance, scheduling, industrial engineering, change management, strategy, or project management role
• Understanding and experience with Program Management Best Practices
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience directly interfacing with customers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Advanced technical degree preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, teammates, and executive leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams supporting complex DoD or Intelligence Community programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple concurrent programs, projects, or product lines.
• Experience in program sustainment, logistics, production support, or engineering support environments.
• Experience managing US Defense contracts, preferably US Air Force and/or Joint Service contracts, in all program phases.
• Ability to balance diverse and potentially competing needs and requirements from multiple customers.
• Experience managing risks, opportunities, and issues across multiple disciplines; assessing program constraints (technical, cost, and schedule) in developing mitigation plans for issue resolution.
• Experience with DoD secure, RF communications systems.
• Experience working closely with customers to understand and develop program goals, translating goals into plans with actionable tasking, and communicating plans

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Conflict of interest:

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

Travel:

Some travel may be required up to 20% 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:

$180,200 - $243,800

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

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. Secret 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)