Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Program Management Specialist to join our dynamic team in Berkeley, Missouri.
The Program Manager leads the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor (JSI) system development efforts. Boeing is upgrading Electronic Warfare, Radar, Cockpit, Avionics, and Weapon systems of Japan’s F-15 fleet. The F-15 JSI Development Program Manager has an exciting opportunity to complete the development of complex systems supporting multiple international programs and leading the team through lab and flight testing. This position will experience a wide array of activities from engineering development & performance management to international and U.S. flight-testing. The Development Program Manager will support the US Air Force and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in both U.S. and Japan locations. F-15 JSI is a complex program encompassing both Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden exposure to complex systems, support international customers (including international travel), and build experience with multiple contract types on a single program.
The program manager will also have the responsibility for leading the development programs’ financial and schedule performance, lead our critical supplier development & deliveries, and engage across BDS, BGS, and BT&E teams to successfully deliver a world-class F-15 product to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
This position includes the opportunity for travel to Japan (anticipate 2x per year) and U.S.-based supplier locations as required
Position Responsibilities:
Leads development of multiple F-15 subsystem upgrades including computing, electronic warfare, radar, avionics, and weapons integration
Establish and lead On-Time Delivery (OTD) plans and approaches for tracking supplier and Boeing material/product kitting & delivery
Owns development program work structures as well as development program and execution plans
Identifies key program level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers
Facilitates the resolution of program issues
Supports the F-15 JSI Program Manager in program-wide execution
Implements FMS & DCS customer and program communication and contact plans
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 is for 1st shift.
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.)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.)
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Travel:
Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.
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.
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: $157,250 - $212,750
Applications for this position will be accepted through January 21, 2026.
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
This is not an Export Control position.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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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 awardShift:
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