Business Development Program Manager - K-46

Business Development Program Manager

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 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! 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.

Position Responsibilities

• 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 escalate 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.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and / or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 19, 2026.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" 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.