Associate Project Management Specialist

Associate Project Management Specialist Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Management Specialist to join our growing Patriot Advance Capability (PAC-3) program across the portfolio in Huntsville, Alabama   This role is accountable for translating contract requirements into an executable manufacturing plan, delivering all tooling, installation, validation, process integration, and transfer to sustainment so the line is production‑ready at the contracted annual rate — not a temporary surge capability.    The selected candidate will be responsible for developing project and program plans across functional areas to achieve objectives within scope, time, quality, and constraints from initiation to post completion. This role requires working cross-functionally, directly with the customer and the U.S. Army, driving schedule and cost performance, and briefing senior leadership. Position Responsibilities: • Support project planning, scheduling, and tracking activities • Coordinate tasks, meetings, milestones, and deliverables across stakeholders • Maintain project documentation, status reports, action logs, and risk registers • Assist in preparing presentations, dashboards, and executive updates • Track progress against timelines, budgets, and key performance indicators • Identify and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution • Help facilitate meetings and capture action items and next steps • Contribute to process improvement and project management best practices Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):   • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required • More than 1 years of experience in Program or Project Management • More than 1 years of experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools • More than 1 years of experience working with and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives • Experience in interpreting data and presenting analysis and recommendations to management • Proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Experience with RIO (Risk, Issues, and Opportunities) in project planning • Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment • Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in project management • Strong organizational and time management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.   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 healt