Project Management Specialist - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 101,000 - 186,000

Full time

19 hours ago

Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks a mid-career Control Account Manager to join the Ground Systems and Operations organization and manage programs across production, sustainment, development, and tech adaptation. You will drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure on-time, on-budget results with high quality.

This role requires intermediate EVM expertise, experience leading large multi-contract programs, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
3–5 years of experience in systems engineering, program controls, or scheduling.
Competent knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Executes integrated planning and delivery of technical development per SOW across multiple contracts.
Maintains program plans, schedules, and performance metrics with risk analyses.
Drives operational excellence with resource allocation to support increased rates.
Tracks competing program demands and aligns resources with stakeholder expectations.
Provides technical and strategic program oversight per Boeing standards and customer needs.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Accounting/Economics or related fields

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

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. 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. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.