Senior F-22 Project Management Specialist - Labs/Test

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

5d • $118,150 - $159,850 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior F-22 Project Management Specialist to support its F-22 Raptor Modernization Program Management Team in Berkeley, Missouri. This role leads the planning and end-to-end execution of complex hardware and software modernization programs across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, from concept through deployment and completion. The position supports avionics and sensor upgrades and coordinates integration, testing, and delivery activities.

The specialist works with multidisciplinary teams and customers, industry partners, suppliers, and government stakeholders to meet program commitments for cost, schedule, and quality. The role includes managing Agile software development activities using JIRA, maintaining integrated program plans and schedules, monitoring performance, analyzing risks and variances, and communicating progress and changes to senior and executive leadership. The position also contributes to new business and proposal efforts and continuous improvement of program management processes.

This role is 100% onsite in a Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) and requires up to 25% domestic travel. An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain program access are required. The position is not contingent upon a program award. Boeing offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. The stated summary pay plan is $118,150–$159,850; pay depends on experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs, with availability depending on eligibility factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship.
• At least 3 years of experience developing and/or managing project schedules and budgets.
• Experience working in a laboratory and/or test environment.
• Project management experience that includes meeting cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in a Special Access Program Facility.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and maintaining integrated program schedules.
• Deep knowledge of Program Management Best Practices and portfolio management.
• Background in aircraft modernization and development programs.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Experience presenting to technical, managerial, and executive audiences.
• Familiarity with engineering disciplines and their roles within complex programs.
• Demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and government representatives.
• Strong leadership skills and a history of driving change and business transformation.
• Experience managing technical programs through the Systems Engineering Development Lifecycle.
• Experience managing complex projects involving hardware and software components.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive planning and execution of F-22 modernization programs from inception through completion.
• Ensure customer commitments are understood, documented, and delivered on time and to required quality standards.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with customers, industry partners, and cross-functional teams, including mission systems, systems engineering, air vehicle, procurement, sustainment engineering, training systems, and finance.
• Apply Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) to program activities and deliverables.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain detailed program plans and schedules aligned with industry standards and project requirements.
• Generate and communicate reports, metrics, and change-management updates that summarize program progress against plan for senior and executive leadership.
• Conduct trend, variance, and impact analyses and proactively manage risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Understand and mitigate constraints involving staffing, product development, production rates, and supplier performance.
• Lead recovery planning when needed and maintain project control systems that support stakeholders.
• Continuously improve project management processes and business systems and promote practices that empower decision-makers.
• Drive new business initiatives, including competitive and sole-source proposal efforts.
• Manage projects across multiple programs and stages of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle.
• Oversee Agile software development using JIRA in coordination with software design, requirements, coding, and testing teams.
• Coordinate program performance with internal teams and partners, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and the U.S. Air Force.
• Work 100% onsite in a Special Access Program Facility and travel domestically up to 25% as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time-away programs.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior