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Little Mountain Test Facility Senior Program Manager & Site Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager & Site Manager to lead the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Little Mountain Test Facility (LMTF) Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Program, located in Ogden, Utah, at a Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) annex.

The Boeing Senior Program Manager & Site Manager serves as the senior leader responsible for the overall execution, performance, and administration of Boeing'sStrategic Deterrence Systems (SDS)program at LMTF. This position provides on-site leadership for day-to-day execution and holds primary responsibility, accountability, and authority for LMTF's O&M program, including associated delivery order CLINs for add-on test contracts, equipment purchase contracts, new test capability contracts, facility support contracts, and all commercial test execution contracts performed under the LMTF Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA).

This role also provides leadership oversight for LMTF modernization and future growth initiatives, including research, development, design, and integration of new technology insertions supporting nuclear hardness test capabilities and facility development. In addition, the Program Manager & Site Manager is responsible for overseeing site operations, serving as the primary Boeing interface and point of contact to Government stakeholders, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, and ensuring LMTF laboratories and facilities remain fully operational and effective in support of mission requirements.

The Program Manager & Site Manager is the key operational leader for LMTF's complex and unique test laboratories, sustainment activities, and safety-sensitive environments involving functional interfaces across multiple laboratories and facilities, maintenance coordination, and mission-critical test schedule execution. This position directs operational, technical, staffing, safety, security, cyber, quality, and sustainment activities necessary to support mission-critical testing, maintenance, facility operations, and modernization efforts in accordance with contractual requirements and Government direction. Other responsibilities include developing and maintaining an overall program organizational structure aligned with contractual cost and execution requirements, mission priorities, and overall program objectives. This includes ensuring appropriate personnel are assigned to each position with the applicable skills, experience, and staffing levels to effectively support program execution while remaining within overall program cost constraints.

The Boeing Program Manager & Site Manager is responsible for ensuring contract compliance, mission readiness, and successful delivery of all program objectives through leadership of a team of 100+ employees and support staff, including lab and engineering managers, site operations managers, engineers, scientists, technicians, program and project specialists, business operations staff, and support personnel. This position includes direct oversight of project specialists, business operations staff, and first-line managers supporting LMTF's program management, business operations, and site support functions.

LMTF supports the AFNWC mission by providing test environments to study, analyze, and evaluate the effects of nuclear and operational conditions on ICBM weapon systems in support of warfighter nuclear capabilities. The mission directly supports the AFNWC ICBM portfolio, including Minuteman III and Sentinel. LMTF's primary focus is to support Minuteman III and Sentinel weapon system testing, as well as other AFNWC portfolio programs, Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DOE) programs, and approved mission partners requiring testing to assess system survivability, vulnerability, and performance. LMTF's vision is to ensure its test capabilities and facilities meet sustainment, modernization, and mission requirements, safeguarding the land-based leg of the nuclear triad and providing test support to other mission partners as available.

Primary (Core) Responsibilities

Boeing's Program Manager & Site Manager is responsible for leading and directing all phases of the LMTF program. The primary core responsibilities include:

• Program Execution:
  • Lead program planning, execution, financial management, and stakeholder reporting for the LMTF portfolio, including sustainment, testing, and modernization efforts.
  • Ensure program objectives are achieved in alignment with contractual commitments, technical requirements, and customer expectations.
• Cost Management & Resource Allocation:
  • Serve as the primary Cost Account Manager (CAM) with direct oversight of budgets, resources, and schedules.
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels and resource allocations are established across all functional areas.
  • Coordinate new or redirected resources across all site functions as required.
  • Oversee technical management of suppliers and drive process improvements.
  • Coordinate emergency response, after-hours response, and urgent operational needs as required.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain support for specialized nuclear hardness requirements.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to address specialized requests and on-site support to meet mission requirements (e.g. Supplier Management, Corporate "P-Card Compliance", Quality, Safety, Logistics, etc.).
• Program Status & Performance:
  • Track and report program status and performance, including cost, schedule, technical performance, operational status, and mission impacts, to program leadership and Government representatives.
  • Participate in and/or lead internal and external program management reviews, technical interchange meetings, readiness reviews, customer briefings, and site tours and visits from Distinguished Visitors (DVs).
  • Establish and maintain weekly and monthly reviews and status calls with key Government stakeholders.
  • Lead daily Tier meetings, weekly staff meetings, and monthly all employee meetings.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a site Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management plan.
• Program Compliance:
  • Maintain compliance with customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
  • Maintain adherence to applicable security, radiation safety, cybersecurity, environmental, health, safety, and other functional requirements as applicable.
  • Oversee and verify that all contractual deliverables are completed accurately and delivered on schedule.
• Overall Program Leadership:
  • Serve as the primary site-level point of contact for all Government stakeholders.
  • Coordinate daily program execution across all functional support activities, including nuclear hardness and survivability laboratories, test stands, facilities, maintenance, logistics, and support teams.
• Modernization & Program Growth:
  • Support and drive new business opportunities and growth across LMTF's modernization of facilities, laboratories, and nuclear hardness test capabilities.
  • Lead future program opportunities and proposal efforts supporting long-term sustainment and growth.
• Personnel Management & Mentorship:
  • Manage direct reports, including schedules, performance reviews, and ongoing workforce coordination.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development for site programs, project, and business operations staff.
  • Foster collaboration between the program office and site teams.
• Safety & Quality:
  • Champion and promote a strong site-wide culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate the importance of safety and ensure all personnel understand safety as a top priority.
  • Drive continuous improvement and quality-focused practices across all LMTF functions.
  • This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the list location options.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position requiresthe ability to obtain 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)

LMTF Contract Requirement:

• 15+ years of management / leadership experience in engineering, program management, or site leadership role.
• 5+ years minimum ICBM experience
• Bachelor's degree from an ABED accredited university in engineering, engineering technology, business, management, technical discipline, or related field
• Experience working with Senior leadership levels at or in the Air Force or DOD (Department of Defense) acquisition community
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively coordinate with diverse teams.
• Previous experience utilizing Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience)

• Nuclear hardness and survivability experience supporting Little Mountain Test Facility or similar test facilities.
• Experience leading projects that require integration across business units and/or multiple functions
• Experience in program management for both small programs and large programs
• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Experience creating and implementing projects, programs or communication plans, strategies, and tactics
• Experience in preparing and presenting executive level briefings
• Master's Degree and 20+ year's experience in a Leadership or Management position.
• Experience coordinating multiple functional disciplines, including operations, maintenance, safety, security, logistics, and facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational teams in a mission-critical environment (e.g. laboratories with nuclear hardness and survivability requirements).
• Background and knowledge of electromagnetic effects, shock and vibration, and radiation simulation technology, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in developing and managing technical, cost, and schedule metrics and technical performance measures (TPM)

Conflict of interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 25%

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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:

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:

$168,300 - $227,700

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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 and/or 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 award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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