Project Management Specialist, Space Programs

Boeing is hiring a Project Management Specialist, Space Programs. It pays $82k-$110k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Manage production planning, execution oversight, and project financials for space hardware programs.

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Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems (SMS) Organization has an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Specialist, to join our Common Products team in El Segundo, California.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for production planning and execution oversight of space hardware
Coordinate with programs and support functions to optimize hardware production pipelines and deliveries
Plan required resources from engineering, operations, and supplier management to build cross functional unit level teams necessary to execute design, development, and delivery to programs
Perform capacity and throughput analysis across critical and/or shared resources
Responsible for cost, schedule, technical, and risk management for space hardware from development through delivery
Develop and maintain Earned Value baselines and status performance to plan
Perform project startup and close-out activities, document lessons learned for incorporation into future project plans and hardware roadmaps

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final Tier 5 Post-Start is required
Minimum 3 years of experience working in ambiguous and fast changing environments
Minimum 3 years of experience in project or program management and/or business operations
Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and partners
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration, STEM, or similar
A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or already in a Continuous Evaluation program
Experience with production planning and scheduling systems
Experience with space-grade requirements and hardware

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

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: $81,600 - $110,400

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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A current Tier 5(T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program Post-Start is required.

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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How we rate this

Project Management Specialist, Space Programs at Boeing rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

Project Management Specialist, Space Programs is an open job at Boeing.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $82k-$110k a year.
The role is based in USA - El Segundo, CA.
The job was posted on October 6, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Boeing. Apply on Boeing

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