Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a SeniorABMD/Avenger Program Manager (Level L) to join our Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) team in Huntsville, Alabama.

The ABMD/Avenger Program Manager is responsible to lead two programs of record consisting of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD) and Avenger programs. The ideal candidate has prior experience leading teams that are comprised of matrixed organizations in support of development, production and sustainment of defensive weapon systems. The ABMD Program consists of design, manufacturing, and delivery of Standard Missile (SM)-3 missile components. The Avenger Program consists of modernization, sustainment, and field support of the Avenger system. The ABMD/Avenger Program Manager is responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance of these programs. Performance of these responsibilities includes customer interface with peer aerospace prime contractors and U.S. government project offices.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage employees performing business management activities in the area of Program Management
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Develop and execute business strategies that improve efficiency, affordability and overall profitability
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Develop new proposals for follow-on work and additional business capture
• Establish Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) program goals and establish a PMBP improvement plan
• Manage, develop and motivate employees
• Manage various types of Government contracts that include Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and other cost/fixed type variants that are exercised through Traditional DoD, Alternate, and Middle Tier acquisition strategies

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):

• More than 5 years of experience with project leadership leading cross-functional teams
• More than 5 years of experience in project management including interfacing with suppliers, partnerships, and/or customers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• More than 3 years of experience with Program Management on defense related programs
• Experience with Missile Defense Agency and/or US Army Air Defense programs
• Prior management experience with U.S. Government contracts

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Position may require travel up to 15% 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: $165,750 - $224,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 02, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.