Job Abstract

Job Description

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At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons System (SI&WS) Division has an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Specialist - Control Account Manager to join the Orca Program in Huntington Beach, CA.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including ; Senior and Senior Lead Project Management Specialist

This position will report to the Program Management leaders. This critical role on the team helps manage the business and performance of the team to drive successful outcomes. You will be responsible and accountable for the Orca program execution in the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), managing the scope, schedule, budget and EAC (Estimate at Completion) that is defined within the Control Accounts (CA). 

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensures Program Management Best Practices are utilized in managing the team’s efforts

• Program Startup activities – Establishing the Performance Measurement Baseline and ensuring the Control Accounts (CA) are in alignment with the Statement of Work (SoW) and developing the performance baseline

• Manages control account performance, identify resource needs, elevate concerns and issues where appropriate to IPT Leader and program management and other impacted control account managers

• Supports Integrated Product Team Leads and Program Manager to develop and execute business and program strategies

• Monitors all elements of cost through entire process, track EVM performance and provide monthly updates

• Manages CAMVis inputs weekly, develop and maintain Quantifiable Backup Data (QBD) files and schedule accuracy

• Manages the status of monthly material Vertical Integration with the Finance and Scheduling teams

• Identifies cost and schedule impacts to risk and opportunities to the program Risk & Opportunity Board and implement approved mitigation plans

• Identifies and coordinate key IPT level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between program major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers

• Conducts analysis on actuals for Control Accounts for accuracy

• Ensures accurate Estimates at Complete (EACs) for assigned Control Accounts on a monthly basis are credible

• Analyzes and reports variances (VARs) and proactively implement corrective action plans that address the root cause(s) of any issues

• Attends weekly Earned Value Meeting (Program cost and schedule meeting) and month-end reviews with Program Management

• Ensures audit ready files are maintained for Control Accounts to facilitate discussions with Government and internal audit teams

• Completes all required training and be certified as a Control Account Manager

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 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):

• 5+ years’ experience leading projects using Project Management Best Practices and tools

• 5+ years’ experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• 5+ years’ experience working with Earned Value Management principles to execute all aspects of the Control Account Manager role

• Proven ability to bring key stakeholders together to rapidly and collaboratively achieve consensus on priorities and path forward to work tasks and projects

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10 or more year's related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of experience developing/managing metrics and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)

• Project engineering experience

• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills

Typical Education & Experience:

Senior (Level 4)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).

Senior Lead (Level 5)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+13 years' related work experience, 19 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 10% 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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

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 for Senior Level: USD $115,600 – $156,400

Summary pay range for Senior Lead Level: USD $141,950 – $192,050

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 21st, 2024

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.