Business Development Program Manager - K-46

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Program Manager (Level L) to join the KC-46 Program Management team in Tukwila, WA or Everett, WA
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This role owns the development and management of acquiring new business with KC46 International customers. The role is responsible for partnering with Capture Team Leaders and Strategy to align customer requirements with Boeing Products, influence Research and Development (R&D) investments, collaborate with Department of Defense (DoD) and foreign customers, and lead the development of new KC46 aircraft proposals. In addition, this position will serve as the deputy to the KC46 Business Development Director.

The ideal candidate has deep experience managing complex aerospace defense programs, strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, proven success with the Program Management Best Practices, and ability to work across Business Units, Organizations, and Functions.

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

• Provide senior program management leadership and accountability for the KC-46 International Business Development portfolio: proposal development, contract negotiations, engineering and manufacturing products and approaches to include test, certification, and sustainment.
• Execute capture strategies with a focus on USAF contracting processes, coordination with DoD, and customer country ministries of defense, and alignment with company business development goals.
• Establish and maintain proposal baselines (cost, schedule, technical) and enforce formal baseline management processes; manage formal baseline changes through authorized Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
• Collaborate frequently with the United States Air Force (USAF) program office, and program leaders to address immediate and strategic challenges.
• Drive risk management and mitigation across multi‑disciplinary teams; maintain risk registers, mitigation plans, and escape when necessary.
• Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, test, quality, and sustainment teams to ensure completeness in the proposal and program plan.
• Lead customer engagement including program reviews, proposal and customer engagement milestone events, and applicable R&D reviews.
• Ensure compliance with export controls (International Traffic in Arms Regulations/Export Administration Regulations (ITAR/EAR), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procedural requirements, and corporate governance).
• Mentor and develop program staff; build high‑performing cross‑functional teams and align resources to program priorities.

• 3+ years of experience leading cross‑functional teams
• 1+ year of experience as a manager of people
• Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross‑functional teams on projects and initiatives

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Experience in preparing and presenting executive level briefings
• Experience with schedule and budget management, stakeholder communication, as well as understanding of execution of program planning to ensure cost, schedule and requirements are met
• An understanding of DoD contracting, developing proposals, and the Boeing estimating process
• Active Secret Clearance is preferred

This position offers…