Associate Project Management Specialist – Space Launch Systems

Associate Project Management Specialist – Space Launch Systems

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Management Specialist to join the Space Launch System (SLS) team in Kennedy Space Center, FL!

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and leading proposals for Space Launch System (SLS)
• Coordinate project review activity and status reporting for recurring project process and progress documentation
• Perform certain elementary level project tasks and record progress in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., PMI, Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI, and ISO standards)
• Ensure that we meet key milestones, deliverables, and service levels throughout the life of the program
• Develop and apply basic negotiating skills in support of various project tasks
• Assist in gathering project-related information to support the creation and production of various reports

Other job responsibilities may include:

• Ensure Boeing business practices are followed and coordinate management, financial and technical reporting to program personnel and to the customer
• Understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area
• Develop and use collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Build rapport and trust among stakeholders and leverage the organization's dynamics to promote program goals by focusing on a shared vision
• Initiate process improvements that are enabled and supported by technology
• Help drive the team to achieve desired outcomes on projects, on-time and within budget
• Control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting and appraisal, and optimize the contribution of the people involved

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 must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience managing project schedules and managing programs and projects
• Experience in a role that required effective time management, communication, technical writing, presentation development, facilitation, and organizational skills
• 1+ years of experience in a role that requires organizational skills with the capability to prioritize, facilitate, and coordinate multiple projects

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• PMP Certification
• Experience in the defense or aerospace industry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: This position may require travel up to 10%

Shift: 1st Shift

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. 

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting

Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.  

Summary pay range for $73,100 - $98,900

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

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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