Senior Business Operations Lead

Job Opportunity At Boeing

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We are committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Operations Lead (Level 4 or 5) to join the Satellite Mission Systems (SMS) Business Development team in El Segundo, CA!

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Position Responsibilities

Managing the day-to-day operations of the SMS business development organization including but not limited to :

• Work with executive leadership to execute priorities, manage the executive agenda, and prepare strategic communications and reports.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor budgets, financial performance, and execution reports to support decision-making.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver regular updates to leadership.
• Coordinate VIP visits in coordination with Boeing Government Operations and site leadership.
• Identify operational improvements, resolve bottlenecks, and optimize processes for scalability.
• Act as a liaison across departments, ensuring strategy is translated into clear, actionable plans.
• Liaise with the greater Boeing in reporting as required to include financial performance.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams

Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills

Experience in preparing and presenting executive level briefings

Bachelors Degree or higher

Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

Active Top Secret / SCI preferred

Experience in a finance related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts or Procurement Financial Analysis (PFA)

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Occasional travel may be required

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Boeing strives 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.

Summary pay range : Level 4 : $120,700 - $163,300 Level 5 : $151,300 - $204,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 13, 2025.

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.

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.