Contract Management Team Lead

The Boeing Company; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Boeing in Berkeley, MO is hiring a Contract Management Team Lead to shape negotiation strategy for government and commercial contracts. The role requires leading complex contract negotiations, interfacing with Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and ensuring risk mitigation.

This onsite position supports pivotal defense and aerospace programs and offers a clear path for leadership growth. Ideal candidates bring a Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years in related contracts or

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• 5+ years in a business-related function (finance, contracts, estimating, procurement financial analysis, business operations, supplier management, marketing & sales).
• 5+ years building, developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• 5+ years drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Exercise signature authority in negotiating and contracting for aerospace products, services and licensing.
• Oversee development of complex business solutions to preserve and expand the business.
• Represent the company in external negotiations with a broad customer base.
• Lead teams in preparation, negotiation, execution, interpretation and administration of complex contracts.
• Ensure strategic alignment with internal functional disciplines.
• Coordinate risk mitigation and develop creative contractual solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Parametric modeling

Estimating

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

Contract Management Team Lead Company:

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. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work
• Summary pay range (Team Lead, Level 4): $110,500 - $149,500
• Summary pay range (Team Lead, Level 5): $136,850 - $185,150

Additional Job Details:

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement: Safety Sensitive: 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

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. EEO is the law. Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish)

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.