Career Foundation Program Specialist (Senior or Lead)

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.

Boeing’s Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) is looking for a Career Foundation Program Specialist (Senior or Lead) to support the IDT&S Career Foundation Program (CFP) in Berkeley, MO; North Charleston, SC; or Seattle, WA.

In this position, you will play a key role in Boeing’s accelerated development for early career talent and be part a of the IDT&S talent pipeline strategy. In addition, you will help members of the Information Technology Career Foundation Program (ITCFP) to develop and grow their careers.

IDT&S is a two-year, early career development program that gives participants an opportunity to develop leadership and technical skills through challenging and fast-paced rotations. Members of the program are based at 4 primary sites (Bangalore, India; Charleston, SC; Puget Sound; and St. Louis, MO). Upon completion of the program, participants are equipped with the leadership and technical skills required to excel in a variety of roles across IDT&S.

You’ll be excellent in this role if you have a keen eye for identifying and matching talent, act as a coach and cheerleader by nature, and are fueled by a passion for helping others to be their very best.

Position Responsibilities:

• Build and gain trust across the immediate team and associated stakeholders

• Build and maintain operational rhythms, including regular meetings, reporting, and performance -metrics to ensure alignment and accountability

• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, encouraging team members to share ideas and best practices

• Monitor and report on the progress of initiatives, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership

• Develop plans for long-range strategies, organizational goals, objectives and initiatives

• Build relationships with functional leaders, hosting managers and key stakeholders

• Partner with Leadership and HR to execute talent and workforce strategy

• Coach and mentor current participants

• Develop, coordinate and assess architecture of meeting content and leadership briefings Partners with other Program Leads on core development, common processes and best practices

• Execute rotation planning and matching process for members of the program

• Provide strategic design, logistics and facilitation of large meetings/events

• Align challenging rotation opportunities to critical skills and strategic focus areas

• Attract high potential candidates in identified focus areas and execute all aspects of the hiring process

• Manage participant graduation process to fill pipeline requirements and retain talent

• Partner and mentor participants on program structure, design & deliverables

• Manage stakeholder relationships across the organization, ensuring effective communication and alignment on strategic priorities

• Demonstrate versatility and resilience in navigating challenges and adapting to changing business needs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience working in a cross functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributor

• 5+ years of experience in a role which required strong interpersonal and communication skills

• 3+ years of experience in teaching, coaching and developing others

• 3+ years of experience in a role that required Project Management skills

• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role

• Experience in leading special projects or initiatives which promote motivation, morale, partnership, and an inclusive environment

• Experience working within an information security domain

• Willing to travel 20% of the time or more as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Experience in Program Management, Information Technology (IT), risk and compliance, and finance

• Experience balancing multiple tasks concurrently and paying close attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment

• Experience handling multiple demands and competing priorities, time management for self and team

• Experience with problem-solving and the ability to make data-driven decisions

• Experience influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and partners

• Experience collaborating across functions and organizations

• Experience managing multiple projects or cross organizational programs

• Experience in leading teams, initiatives, or projects to meet business objectives and influence change

• Experience managing and/or leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members

• Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees

• Experience creating solutions that drive innovation, increasing growth and productivity

• Experience working in an environment of inclusion, transparency and trust

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 & 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 for Senior: $99,450 - $143,750

Summary pay range for Lead: $117,300 - $170,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 11, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.