Portfolio Mission Senior Manager - Millennium Space Systems

Job Description
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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:
Millennium-Space Systems is looking for a Space Portfolio Mission Director who will ensure the overall portfolio's mission success by leading each program through integration with the ground segment, launch preparation and on-orbit operations. This position requires knowledge and oversight of multiple engineering disciplines, ability to adapt to changing timelines and communication with multiple stakeholders, customers and partners.
Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, track and update schedules and baselines of each of the portfolio's programs
• Coordinate the portfolio's integration schedules and activities with the Company leadership, internal team leaders and external customers, partners and stakeholders.
• Own each program's contractual responsibilities starting at delivery of hardware, continuing through launch and ending at vehicle disposal
• Establish, manage and lead teams of direct reports and matrixed support personnel in accomplishing portfolio objectives
• Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
• Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
• Establishes Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) program goals and establishes a PMBP improvement plan
• Oversee the integration of space portfolio space vehicles to their host vehicles and launch vehicles
• Manage the integration of space programs into their respective ground systems
• Coordinate, manage and oversee system tests, including pre-launch and on-orbit testing
• Ensure space portfolio space vehicles are ready to deploy, operate and satisfy mission objectives
• Ensure space programs are ready to conduct launch, on-orbit and mission operations
• Manage the overall operations of on-orbit space portfolio vehicles

This position's internal job code is Program Management Specialist. Our team is currently hiring for level L.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with eligibility for SCI is required pre-start.
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
Basic Requirements: (Required Skills/Experience):

• 20+ years of Spaceflight Mission Operations experience
• 10+ years previous experience in project management or leadership roles
• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace or systems engineering or related technical engineering field
• Master's degree in aerospace, aeronautical or related engineering degree and 18+ years of experience
• Previous experience with Department of Defense, Department of War, USAF or USSF acquisition programs
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing strong relationships with partners and customers (internal & external)
• 10+ years previous experience with overseeing the integration of aerospace vehicles with software-intensive command and control systems
• 10+ years previous experience with the management of assembly, integration and/or testing of aerospace vehicles or systems of comparable complexity
• 10+ years previous experience operating or managing the operations of remote-piloted aerospace vehicles

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 L: $178,000 - $265,000

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.
Category = Engineering
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 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
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
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)
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.