Senior Project Management Specialist – Space Launch Systems

Overview

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Senior Project Management Specialist (Level
4) to join the Space Launch System (SLS) team in New Orleans, LA.

• Lead, develop, coordinate, integrate, analyze and maintain integrated plans and schedules for complex projects, programs and change‑driven activities in accordance with project management industry standards.
• Lead studies and analysis (trend, variance, impact), reports, risk assessments and planning efforts to determine impacts and constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, and program initiatives.
• Identify risk and opportunity potential, develop mitigation planning and refine the business case.
• Develop and establish lead‑time requirements.
• Facilitate and ensure integration of project/program plan, schedules, change and baseline management, and best‑practice processes.
• Act as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives.
• Direct all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion.
• Coordinate commitments with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill strategies.

• 3+ years of experience leading or managing projects that involved cross‑functional or cross‑business unit teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• 3+ years of experience using project management skills to drive performance to plan and results.
• 3+ years of experience collecting and analyzing data from multiple sources, interpreting data, and presenting analysis and recommendations to management.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership.
• Experience with NASA Space programs or related Space or Defense programs.
• Experience using Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) and associated processes and methods.
• Experience developing and managing strong relationships with partners (internal & external) and government customers and representatives.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

There is no relocation assistance; candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Some travel may be required up to 15%. The position is 100% onsite, 1st Shift, and is a NASA safety‑sensitive role subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Candidates must be able to obtain access to a NASA facility and meet U.S. export control compliance requirements (U.S. Person defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15).

Travel: up to 15% required. Shift: 1st Shift.

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace; post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met.

Total Rewards include competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid leave. 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 10% of eligible pay (immediate vesting) and a Student Loan Match. Summary pay range: $118,150 – $159,850.

Applications will be accepted until Mar. 06, 2026.

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.