Contract Management Team Lead

Archer; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Berkeley, MO is seeking a Contract Management Team Lead to shape negotiation strategy for defense contracts, analyze cost and price proposals, and work with Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain and program stakeholders on data-driven recommendations. The role is onsite and requires active U.S.

Secret Security Clearance. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, presentation skills, and extensive government contracting experience, including USG contracts and FAR-compliant proposals,

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• 5+ years of experience in a business related function (Finance, Contracts, Estimating, Procurement Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Supplier Management, Marketing & Sales).
• 5+ years of experience building, developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• 5+ years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Exercise signature authority and participate in negotiating and contracting for sale and support of aerospace products, services, technologies, financing and IP licensing.
• Oversee development of complex business solutions to preserve and expand the business.
• Represent the company in external negotiations with a broad set of customers.
• Lead teams in preparation, negotiation, execution, interpretation and administration of complex contractual agreements.
• Ensure strategic alignment with internal functions and coordinate risk mitigation.

Skills

Security clearance

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company built on shared values, leadership, and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a talented Contract Management Team Lead to join Boeing’s Defense team in Berkeley, MO.

In this role, you will help shape the negotiation strategy for the procurement of goods and services by conducting cost and price analysis of supplier proposals. You will support Boeing’s work across U.S. Government (USG) contracts, partnering with Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and program stakeholders to deliver sound, data-driven recommendations.

This is an opportunity to apply your analytical expertise in a dynamic, mission-focused environment where your work directly supports critical defense and aerospace programs.

At Boeing, you’ll join a global team committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on programs that support national defense and aerospace advancement while growing your career in a collaborative, high-performing environment

Our Ideal Candidate

• Is a curious collaborative problem-solver with strong leadership and communication skills and a “team-first” mindset
• Has strong presentation skills, can effectively communicate data to peers and leadership, and recommendations in briefings
• Can work in data-limited environments and solve problems creatively
• Has experience with parametric modeling and estimating
• Has aerospace industry experience and/or familiarity with Government/Department of War acquisition processes

Position Responsibilities

• Exercise appropriate signature authority, oversees, and participates with a strategic perspective in negotiating and contracting for the sale and support of aerospace products, services, technologies, financing and the licensing of intellectual property to support company strategies
• Oversee the presentation and development of complex business solutions to preserve and expand the business
• Represent the company in external negotiations to a broad set of customers
• Oversee and perform on teams participating in the preparation, negotiation, execution, interpretation and administration of legally binding contractual agreements of a highly complex nature for The Boeing Company
• Ensure strategic alignment and partnership with other internal functional disciplines
• Summarize highly complex contractual issues, oversee and consult on the development of creative solutions and coordination of contractual risk mitigation

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)

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in a business related function (including but not limited to: Finance, Contracts, Estimating, Procurement Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Supplier Management, Marketing & Sales)
• 5+ years of experience building, developing and maintaining customer relationships
• 5+ years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of experience in other Finance or Technical functions such as Contracts, Financial Operations or scheduling
• 10+ years of experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills
• 5+ years of experience developing, negotiating and executing complex United States Government (USG) contracts and subcontracts under USG primes
• 5+ years of experience preparing all elements of a Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) compliant proposal
• Ability to perform with a significant amount of autonomy and exercise good judgment in determining objectives and approaches to assignments
• Ability to advise all levels of management on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy, and problem solving

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 (Team Lead, Level 4): $110,500 - $149,500

Summary pay range (Team Lead, Level 5): $136,850 - $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 26, 2026

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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.