Government Systems Test Program Manager

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Government Systems Test Program Manager to lead and oversee complex test programs. This onsite role emphasizes managing scope, cost, and schedule while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across all phases of the program.

You will collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal leaders to drive integration and robust test architectures for satellite systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least one year of leadership role experience or completed Boeing leadership course.
• Experience supporting cross-functional or cross-organizational teams in engineering and/or test.

Responsibilities

• Lead test program scope, commitments, cost and schedule.
• Ensure safety and quality of test operations across phases.
• Partner with Program Managers, Customers and Suppliers to execute test programs.
• Lead strategy for integration and test architecture for satellite systems.

Skills

Leadership

Satellite systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Government Systems Test Program Manager Company: The Boeing 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 where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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. Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is currently seeking a Government Systems Test Program Manager to join the team in El Segundo, CA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of test program work statement, commitments, and performance including scope, cost, schedules, implementation of the test requirements and their design solutions, and safe operations during all phases of the test program, and overall performance to plan metrics
• Accountable to BT&E Leadership for cost and schedule performance, quality and safety of the test operations, strategy and execution
• Partner with Program Managers, Customers and Suppliers to execute test programs and meet commitments
• Lead the strategy / plan for comprehensive virtual & physical integration and test architecture (for the Commercial/Proprietary Satellite Systems programs assigned)
• Develop and integrate strategic plans in partnership with BT&E Leadership and SMS Program Leadership to plan and execute investments to ensure facilities, people, and tools are ready to support current and future SOW
• Leads successful approach for integration and test across all program efforts: Enable early engagement and test planning with business partners
• Provide multi-site, multi-product line integrated processes, capabilities aligned to BT&E Product Test Life Cycle and Lab Excellence
• Enable common, re-usable qualification and production test methods
• Drive commonality for satellite systems where possible
• Lead global access to talent and core competency test and evaluation capability
• Review execution plans, making appropriate adjustments, and resolving issues.
• Developing and monitoring appropriate metrics to ensure performance to plan
• Perform Test Cost Account Management or Earned Value Management including establishing cost baseline, managing performance to plan, quarterly updates and variance reporting
• Active in support of a culture wherein Safety and Quality concerns are identified, assessed and actively managed as one element in the conduct of daily business
• Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership"
• Experience supporting cross-functional or cross-organizational teams within engineering and/or test
• Program experience including scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) Project Management experience including identifying scope and requirements, then developing project plans and resourced schedules with execution to plan
• Experience in satellite system design and test
• Experience collecting, interpreting test data, and presenting test projects for Executives or Senior Leadership

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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)
• 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 (DFW) 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: $151,300 - $204,700 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance 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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