Senior Compliance Lead

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.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Compliance Lead to join the team in Berkeley, MO; North Charleston, SC; Dallas, TX; Everett, WA; Huntsville, AL; Mesa, AZ; San Antonio, TX; Seattle, WA; Tukwila, WA, El Segundo, CA; Long Beach, CA; Miami, FL; Ridley Park, PA; Plano, TX; or Arlington, VA.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is modernizing its foundational Product Data Management (PDM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; enhancing its data strategies; and improving alignment of its execution processes via the Sapphire program — a joint effort between BDS and Boeing Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S).

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Lead to drive consistent, disciplined execution and continuous improvement across this large, complex transformation by ensuring compliance requirements into solution design, development, testing, and deployment activities across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

Position Responsibilities :

Set the strategy, approach, and roadmap for addressing compliance requirements across the BDS Sapphire program

Identify applicable compliance requirements across key risk domains (Federal Acquisition Regulation / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement / Cost Accounting Schedule (FAR / DFARS / CAS), National Institute for Standards and Technology / Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (NIST / CMMC), International Traffic in Arms Regulations / Export administration Regulations (ITAR / EAR), etc.) and translate them into program-level objectives and actionable requirements

Ensure compliance requirements into solution design, development, testing, and deployment activities.

Ensure end-to-end requirements traceability

Coordinate, manage, and track compliance efforts across IPTs

Maintain a single source of truth for compliance status, gaps, and remediation plans

Facilitate engagement of compliance Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across BDS and IDT&S

Coordinate escalations and decision paths for compliance risk resolution

Identify and coordinate remediation of downstream compliance impacts (PROs, system descriptions, disclosure statements, trainings, desktop procedures, etc.)

Ensure compliance readiness across IPTs and facilitate population pulls, define and monitor KPIs, and prepare artifacts

Support preparation of evidence packages and corrective action plans as needed

Monitor and report compliance risks, milestones, and remediation progress to program leadership

Recommend and implement continuous improvement actions

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Bachelor’s degree or higher

5+ years of experience in a compliance related role

5+ years of experience leading or managing projects that involved cross-functional or cross-business unit teams

Experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues

Experience with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) on Material Management and Accounting System requirements as well as general CAS and FAR regulations

Experience identifying key stakeholder project specific requirements and scope, then building and managing project plans

Experience identifying and managing risk

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Master’s degree or higher

Completed Certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Practitioner, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), or equivalent

8+ years of experience working on large-scale digital transformation programs within defense or aerospace

Experience with written and verbal communication

Experience with Product Data Management (PDM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation projects and associated data / integration challenges

Experience with cybersecurity compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-171 / 172, CMMC) and export / trade regulations (ITAR, EAR)

Experience implementing tooling or automation to support compliance traceability, evidence collection, and KPI dashboards

Experience supporting Defense Contract Audit Agency / Defense Contract Management Agency (DCAA / DCMA) audits or other government audit entities with documented successful outcomes

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 for Senior : $113,050 – $163,300

Summary pay range for Lead : $141,000 – $204,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 09, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

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.

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.