Senior F-22 Project Management Specialist - Labs/Test - Berkeley, MO

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About The Position

Boeing Defense Services is seeking a Senior F-22 Project Management Specialist to support the F-22 Raptor Modernization Program Management Team in Berkeley, Missouri. The role leads the end-to-end execution of complex hardware and software development programs across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, from concept through deployment. It involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams through integration, testing, and delivery, including Agile software development with JIRA, and supporting avionics and sensor upgrades.

The specialist works with senior leadership, customers, industry partners, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to manage program performance, commitments, schedules, budgets, risks, and opportunities. The position is 100% onsite in a Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) and requires up to 25% domestic travel. An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required, along with the ability to obtain program access. The position requires a bachelor's degree or higher and at least three years of experience developing or managing project schedules and budgets.

Requirements

• 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 and ability to obtain program access.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least 3 years of experience developing and/or managing project schedules and budgets.
• Experience working in a laboratory and/or test environment.
• Experience in project management, including 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 satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.

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 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 quality requirements.
• 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 summarizing program progress to 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 necessary and maintain project control systems to support stakeholders.
• Improve project management processes and business systems and promote best practices.
• Drive new business initiatives, including competitive and sole-source proposal efforts.
• Oversee Agile software development using JIRA in collaboration with software design, requirements, coding, and testing teams.
• Coordinate program execution with internal teams and partners, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and the U.S. Air Force.
• Work onsite in a Special Access Program Facility and travel domestically as needed, up to 25%.

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 programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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