Portfolio Operations Specialist - Millennium Space Systems

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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
82K-149K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Plans and controls resource deployment across programs, coordinates cross-functional teams and stakeholders, monitors program performance and compliance, maintains status reporting, manages meeting operations, prepares leadership reports, supports approvals, and drives operational strategy and process improvements while handling sensitive information.
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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.
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.
Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.
Job Summary: The Portfolio Operations Specialist plans, commits, and controls the deployment of resources in response to customer, program, and business requirements. They will direct the development, integration, implementation, and management of new ore revised programs, plans strategies or processes. They maintain status information of program ad customer commitments and monitors compliance to plan. They will interface with management throughout the Enterprise from many occupations and organizations to provide leadership and coordination.
This position's internal job code is Business Ops Specialist. Our team is currently hiring for levels 2-3.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Interface with cross-functional teams across the organization to provide agile coordination and program support
  • Proven ability to execute operational strategies across programs and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and alignment with business objectives
  • Strong experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, with excellent communication and delivery management skills
  • Proficiency in monitoring program performance, tracking key metrics, and maintaining accurate status reporting to ensure compliance and execution
  • Experience managing meeting operations, including scheduling, logistics, documentation, and action item tracking
  • Support leadership reviews by preparing reports and obtaining approvals for program strategies and execution plans
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, maintain organized records, and support compliance with regulatory or security requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
  • 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 1 or more years' experience as an Administrative Assistant
  • 1 or more years' experience in program planning, project coordination, or business operations support
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience working with cross functional matrix organizational structures

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 2+ years of experience in the Aerospace Industry
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in Business Operations
  • Experience working with US Government customers
  • 2+ years' experience with program or project management frameworks
  • Familiarity with risk management and mitigation planning
  • Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies
  • Experience working with leadership stakeholders
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.
Millennium Space Systems 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:
  • Level 2: $81,600 - $120,000
  • Level 3: $101,150 - $148,750

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 04, 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
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. 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.

Skills Required

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
  • 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience as an Administrative Assistant.
  • At least 1 year of experience in program planning, project coordination, or business operations support.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience working with cross-functional matrix organizational structures.
  • At least 2 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
  • At least 1 year of experience in business operations.
  • Experience working with U.S. Government customers.
  • At least 2 years of experience with program or project management frameworks.
  • Familiarity with risk management and mitigation planning.
  • Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • Experience working with leadership stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

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  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program is described as highly competitive, with immediate eligibility for many roles and a student‑loan match feature that counts qualified payments toward the company match. Plan documents and recent amendments signal active maintenance and reliability of the program.
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