Senior Manager of Weapons and Strategic Deterrence Systems

Senior Manager of Weapons and Strategic Deterrence Systems

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Manager of Weapons and Strategic Deterrence Systems to join their team in Arlington, VA.

This exciting opportunity will provide government relations, communications, and business development support to the Boeing Space, Intelligence, and Weapon Systems leadership.  The ideal candidate will facilitate collaboration with both Department of Defense, the military services, and Missile Defense Agency on requirements and capabilities provided by the Boeing Company. They will coordinate Boeing Defense, Space, and Security government operations efforts and strategies to keep weapons, and strategic deterrence (including missile defense and nuclear triad) programs sold, capture new programs, and grow domestic and international business. 

The candidates will work with large scale, high-value, and technically complex defense systems and architectures, focusing on synchronization of engagements with customers in the National Capital Region and advising business development units on customer requirements, perspectives, and desired solutions.  Finally, the candidate will support corporate, Congressional, and public policy interactions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and enhances Boeing’s relationships with relevant Executive Branch agencies, including the Executive Office of the President, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the military services and Missile Defense Agency
• Spearheads Boeing Defense, Space & Security C-suite level engagements with key government senior leaders within the national security community
• Provides advice and support to Boeing Defense, Space & Security business unit leaders regarding the strategic environment, including shifting customer perspectives and emerging trends in weapons and strategic deterrent programs
• Coordinates with counterparts across Boeing functions--including strategy, business development, global marketing, and legislative affairs--to identify market opportunities, shape customer requirements, and craft business campaigns to exploit those opportunities
• Contributes to modeling and simulation efforts, displays, and demos that highlight the capabilities of weapons and strategic deterrent systems and educate a wide-range of national security stakeholders across the U.S. government
• Supports Boeing Defense, Space & Security participation in air and trade shows and facilitates the company’s relationship with relevant non-profit organizations, including the Air & Space Forces Association

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 10+ Experience with US Military operations and/or acquisitions

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master’s degree or higher
• 10+ years of experience as an officer in the US Military

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: $191,250 - $258,750 

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 export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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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