Senior Business Operations Lead

Senior Business Operations Lead – Satellite Mission Systems (SMS) Business Development (Level 4 or
5)

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BDS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Operations Lead to join the Satellite Mission Systems (SMS) Business Development team in El Segundo, CA
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• Managing day-to-day operations of the SMS business development organization.
• 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 liaison across departments, ensuring strategy is translated into clear, actionable plans.
• Liaise with greater Boeing for reporting as required to include financial performance.

• 5+ years of experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing and presenting executive‑level briefings.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications.

• 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).

Location:

El Segundo, CA – 100% onsite. Candidate must be willing to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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.

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel:
Occasional travel may be required.

Shift: 1st Shift.

Applicants and employees are subject to drug testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in Boeing’s policies.

Base pay and variable compensation vary by candidate experience and market.

Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans (401(k) with company match), life and disability insurance, paid and unpaid time away, and other program options dependent on location and eligibility.

401(k) match:
Dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 10% of eligible pay with 100% vesting.

Student Loan Match:
Eligible U.S. employees can apply qualified student loan payments towards the company match deduction.

Pay ranges:
Level 4 – $126,650 to $171,350;
Level 5 – $156,400 to $211,600.

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This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62) includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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.