Project Management Specialist – (Mid-Level or Senior) – Argon ST

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Specialist (Level 3 or 4) who is an experienced professional with project management experience to join our dynamic team in Fairfax, VA supporting Argon ST.  This position will support the Maritime Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Program Team.

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:

• Develops overall project plan consistent with project objectives as defined by the project owner and key stakeholders in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., PMI, Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI, and ISO standards)
• Will lead others and direct all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion
• Lead virtual matrix team using Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) to baseline, execute and manage government contracts, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs
• Performs studies, analysis (trend, variance, impact), risk assessments to determine impacts, and constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, program initiatives.
• Creates schedule, reports, metrics, change activity, communicates and updates plan regularly throughout lifecycle of program or project.
• Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion.
• Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives.
• Assists customers to develop performance recovery plan and ensure all project control systems are in place to support ongoing support to stakeholders.

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience working with and building cross-functional teams and partnerships with multiple stakeholders within the company, engineering and test
• 3+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Project/Program and/or Product/Portfolio management or equivalent Forecasting and managing a multi-million-dollar budget
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills
• Experience with RIO (Risk, Issues, and Opportunities) in project planning

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Experience building positive relationships with business partners
• Active Top Secret clearance preferred
• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel: Willing and able to travel occasionally to support customer needs

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.

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. 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Level 3: $101,150 - $136,850

Level 4: $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 23, 2026

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