Lead Contract Management Specialist

Job Description
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.
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Contract Management Specialist (Level 5) for our Space Mission Systems program area out of El Segundo, California.
In this role, you will develop, negotiate, and manage proposals and contracts for Boeing's Space Communications Programs portfolio. This position will focus on delivering timely contractual solutions, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance to applicable policies and regulations, and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies to support Boeing's growth and execution of programs.
We're Looking for Individuals Who:

• Have a broad set of experience with United States Government (USG) contracts, including: cost-reimbursable and fixed-price contract types; research, development, production, operations, and sustainment efforts; and complex statements of work, and incentive arrangements
• Possess strong organizational skills to facilitate multiple concurrent workstreams
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with team members, executive leadership, and other stakeholders
• Are proven leaders and mentors, and able to support the training and development of early- and mid-career colleagues

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop timely and compliant proposals in support of Boeing's growth targets
• Summarize contractual issues that arise in complex contracts and proposals, perform financial analysis of contractual outcomes, and ultimately develop/implement/negotiate successful solutions
• Conduct negotiations and sign contracts for products, services, and technologies
• Develop, present, and implement business solutions to drive growth and protect company interests
• Ensure compliance with business commitments, company policies, and Government laws and regulations
• Review and approve work products prepared by colleagues
• Coordinate flow-down and flow-up of prime terms and conditions with Supplier Management
• Lead program startup activities for a newly captured major program to ensure the program is positioned for success during the execution phase

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Currently have a Bachelor's Degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in business related function (including but not limited to: Finance, Contracts, Estimating, Procurement Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Supplier Management, Marketing & Sales)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience drafting, proposing, negotiating and executing contracts and subcontracts
• 10+ years of experience building, developing and maintaining relationships with customers and/or suppliers

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 and 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: $146,200 - $197,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 18, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
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.