Experienced or Senior Safety Management System 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.

Boeing’s Safety Management System (SMS) team is seeking an Experienced (Level 3) or Senior Level) Safety Management System Specialist to join our team on-site in Seattle, WA, Everett, WA, or Englewood, CO locations to support the on-going implementation and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System within Boeing Global Services’ (BGS) Digital Services team.

An ideal fit for this position is one with experience interfacing with multiple/varied functions.  Strong team leadership skills and a desire to work with a large degree of autonomy. Strong communication skills are critical as this role communicates and interfaces regularly with vice president level leaders through working level teams.

Previous experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and 14 CFR Part 5 regulations or ICAO Annex 19 is preferred; however, candidates with an eagerness to learn and develop expertise in these areas are eligible to apply.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provides technical guidance and training relative to complex safety and airworthiness matters.
• Lead and coach the  SMS team, BGS teams who are operationalizing SMS Board structure.
• Coach and facilitate BGS teams through the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process to manage business-critical risks
• Implement Safety Assurance (SA) measures with BGS teams as they identify and monitor their environment for ineffective risk controls.
• Manage a portfolio of product safety employee reports within the Speak Up / ASATS system
• Train individuals in the BGS Digital Services team on how to apply SMS in their role.
• Integrate lessons learned with other Business Unit SMS Teams to ensure the proliferation of best practices.
• Engage and communicate across the employee spectrum from Executive/Senior leadership to working level teams to promote and operationalize the SMS.
• Collaborate and engage with external entities regarding SMS which may include Airline Customers, Regulators, Suppliers, and others.
• Partner with BCA on SMS and associated processes
• Knowledge of software development and Digital Services product portfolio is preferred 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Level 3: 6+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 4: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a function or program.
• Experience with project management and self-managing projects.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment and ability to interact well with various levels of leadership and front-line employees
• Ability to accomplish goals on a self-directed basis
• Experience leading cross-functional teams 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Experience in presenting data to customers, suppliers, and program and site leaders.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited course of study.
• Knowledge of software development and Digital Services product portfolio is preferred.
• Previous experience with Safety Management Systems and/or understanding of FAA Part 5 regulations relating to SMS (or the equivalent global ICAO standards).
• Understanding of Safety Risk Management/Bowtie methodology.
• Knowledge of software development and Digital Services product portfolio. 

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:

• Experienced (Level 3): $102,000 - $138,000
• Senior (Level 4): $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 25, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.