Project Management Specialist - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks a mid-career Control Account Manager (Project Management Specialist Level 3-4) to lead earned value management, cross-contract planning, and program execution across production, sustainment, and development efforts.

The role emphasizes resource optimization, schedule adherence, budget control, and collaboration with engineering, contracts, and mission operations to deliver high-quality results while meeting security and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering/Accounting/Economics or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as systems engineer/program controls/scheduler.
• Competent knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Executes the integrated planning and manages the delivery of technical development across contracts to ensure compliant solutions and products.
• Develops and maintains program plans, schedules, and performance metrics; conducts trend, variance, and risk analyses to identify and mitigate issues.
• Drives operational excellence by maintaining program commitments in engineering development, mission operations training, and resource allocation.
• Tracks and reports competing program demands, aligning resources and stakeholder expectations to ensure mission success.
• Provides technical and strategic oversight of program execution, ensuring compliance with Boeing standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Program controls

Scheduler

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

Company

Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

We are seeking a mid-career Control Account Manager to join the Ground Systems and Operations (GS&O) organization to execute programs through strategic management of resources and requirements.

This role demands a pioneer with intermediate expertise in EVM, and program execution across multiple contracts including production, sustainment, development, and technological adaptation. The successful candidate will excel at navigating complex, competing program priorities while driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering results on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This position's internal job is Project Management Specialist. Our team is currently hiring for Level 3-4.

Position Responsibilities

• Executes the integrated planning, and manage the delivery of technical development against the statement of work (SOW) to ensure compliant solutions and products effort across multiple contracts and functional areas
• Develops and maintains comprehensive program and project plans, schedules, and performance metrics; conducts detailed trend, variance, and risk analyses to proactively identify and mitigate issues
• Drives operational excellence by maintaining program commitments in engineering development processes, mission operations training, and resource allocation to support increased operational rates
• Tracks and reports competing program demands, aligning resources and stakeholder expectations to ensure mission success
• Provides technical and strategic oversight of program execution, ensuring compliance with Boeing standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines

Key Competencies

• Project Management: Proven experience managing engineering scope, finance , and schedules in aerospace or defense environments
• Process Management: Applies experience of managing and maintaining Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting
• Program Execution: Demonstrates success managing large-scale, multi-contract programs with competing priorities, delivering on time and within budget
• Stakeholder Management: Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments, internal priorities, and external constraints
• Risk Management: Proficient in identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks to maintain schedule and cost performance

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Education in Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Accounting/Economics or related fields
• Between 3 to 5 years of experience as either systems engineer/program controls/scheduler
• Competent knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A Final U.S. secret clearance Prestart is required OR An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with participating in program baselines
• Between 3 to 5 years of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
• Proficient user of JIRA or other Atlassian Products
• Experienced with MS Project
• Qualified Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Active TS/SCI

Conflict Of Interest

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

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.

Millennium Space Systems 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

Level 3: $101,150 – $148,750

Level 4: $126,650 - $186,250

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

Category = Program Integration

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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