Business Operations Specialist

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North Charleston, SC, USA
In-Office
118K-160K Annually
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Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead development and integration of multi-year programs, create executive-ready decision materials, build and defend business cases, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, identify and mitigate risks, track implementation and metrics, mentor analysts, and standardize tools and processes to drive cost, deployment strategy, and on-time delivery.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a Business Operations Specialist (Level 4) to join our team in North Charleston, South Carolina on 1st shift.
Seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and results-driven Business Operations Director Analyst to join our cross-functional leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and integration of programs, plans, and processes that enable disciplined work, drive cost and deployment strategy, mitigate risk, and ensure delivery against long-range business objectives. You will partner with 787 executive leadership, management, suppliers, and internal organizations to translate complex situations, including analytics, into approved business cases, presentations, effective communication, and executable plans.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Lead development and integration of information management across organizations, change management, strategies, cost imperatives and deployment plans to meet multi-year business goals.
  • Deliver executive-ready presentations and decision materials; present recommendations to senior leadership and governance boards to obtain commitment and funding.
  • Prepare, validate and refine business cases and investment proposals by combining quantitative analysis, scenario modeling, and qualitative risk assessment.
  • Coordinate cross-functional review and alignment with Fulfillment, supply chain, manufacturing, program management, quality, engineering, and more to define scope and secure approvals.
  • Identify, quantify and prioritize risks and opportunities; develop and track mitigation plans and contingency actions.
  • Provide implementation direction for work, tracking commitments and ensuring downstream teams understand deliverables, timelines and acceptance criteria.
  • Establish and maintain management system data flows: collect, validate and report status of programs, customer/supplier commitments and compliance metrics.
  • Drive issue resolution to closure - escalate when appropriate and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into process improvements.
  • Mentor and coach less-experienced analysts; lead or contribute to initiatives that raise team capability and analytical rigor.
  • Champion continuous improvement and standardization of tools, templates and processes across the organization.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related discipline is required.
  • 10+ years' of progressive experience in business operations, program control, financial planning & analysis, sourcing strategy, or relevant related roles.
  • 5+ years' experience operating at a senior/senior-analyst or director-level capacity driving cross-functional decision-making and approvals.
  • 5+ years; demonstrated experience building and defending multi-year business cases, approval packages and governance-ready decision materials.
  • 5+ years experience collaborating with senior leaders and complex stakeholder networks (finance, PMO, sourcing, engineering, analytics, commercial) to drive alignment and execution.
  • 5+ years' hands-on experience in risk identification, scenario modeling, mitigation planning, and quantifying cost-to-complete and benefits realization.
  • 5+ years' experience in strong data analysis and modeling skills; to include Excel
  • 5+ years' business intelligence / visualization experience (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and familiarity with centralized program management systems.
  • Prior leadership/mentorship experience with a record of developing less-experienced staff.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication - ability to synthesize complex analyses into concise executive presentations.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Master's degree (MBA, MS) preferred
  • PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification.
  • Six Sigma/Lean certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
  • Experience with SQL, Python, or other data tools for analysis is highly valued.
  • Financial Certification: CFA level or other advanced finance credentials a plus.

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
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 is a 1st shift position.
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: $118,150 - $159,850
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 27, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related discipline
  • 10+ years progressive experience in business operations, program control, financial planning & analysis, sourcing strategy, or related roles
  • 5+ years operating at a senior/senior-analyst or director-level capacity driving cross-functional decision-making and approvals
  • 5+ years building and defending multi-year business cases, approval packages and governance-ready decision materials
  • 5+ years collaborating with senior leaders and complex stakeholder networks to drive alignment and execution
  • 5+ years hands-on experience in risk identification, scenario modeling, mitigation planning, and quantifying cost-to-complete and benefits realization
  • 5+ years experience in strong data analysis and modeling skills, including Excel
  • 5+ years business intelligence / visualization experience (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
  • Familiarity with centralized program management systems
  • Prior leadership/mentorship experience with a record of developing less-experienced staff
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to synthesize complex analyses into concise executive presentations
  • Position is 100% onsite in North Charleston, SC
  • Master's degree (MBA, MS)
  • PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification
  • Six Sigma/Lean certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
  • Experience with SQL, Python, or other data tools for analysis
  • Financial certification such as CFA level or other advanced finance credentials

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support For most U.S. nonunion roles, the company matches 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting, and a student‑loan feature counts eligible payments toward earning the company match. Some union agreements also include robust retirement terms, combining a match up to a set percentage with an additional company contribution.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is provided at full pay for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Family resources such as specialized health programs and backup child and elder care are available.
  • Healthcare Strength Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision plus mental‑health and specialty clinical programs (e.g., cancer support and centers of excellence), with many benefits beginning soon after hire. Virtual care, coaching, and access to licensed therapists are included.

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