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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Vertical Lift Strategy Analyst (Level 3) to join the Vertical Lift team in Ridley Park, PA or Mesa, AZ. Other locations available include Arlington, VA or Berkeley, MO.
Boeing’s Vertical Lift business is at the forefront of military helicopter programs that support U.S. and allied forces worldwide, and we are looking for a Vertical Lift Strategy Analyst to help us define what comes next.
This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of Boeing’s military rotorcraft portfolio. In this role, you will drive strategic initiatives, spanet analysis, and portfolio decisions that ensure Boeing remains the global leader in vertical lift. You’ll work side-by-side with senior leaders to shape growth strategies, partnerships, and innovation roadmaps for some of the most mission-critical aircraft in defense.
Position Responsibilities:
- Support the strategic planning process for BDS Vertical Lift, including long-term strategies, portfolio shaping, investment priorities, and competitive assessments.
- Analyze global and domestic defense spanets, customer missions, competitive landscapes, and emerging threats to guide business decisions.
- Identify and assess enterprise-level growth opportunities, including mergers & acquisitions (M&A), partnerships, and internal investments.
- Collaborate across functions (Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Corporate Strategy) to align execution with strategic priorities.
- Develop and champion innovation roadmaps, technology insertion strategies, and new business models that sustain Boeing’s spanet leadership.
- Deliver clear, compelling insights and recommendations to senior leadership through presentations and decision-support materials.
- Conduct competitive intelligence, providing timely and actionable insights on spanet entrants, competitors, and disruptive technologies.
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):
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience preparing and presenting executive-level briefings.
- Experience performing strategy work (e.g. spanet or competitive research and analysis, strategy development, and facilitating strategic decisions)
- Experience with PowerPoint and creating presentations
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Experience working with the United States Army (USARMY)
- Understanding of DoD acquisition processes.
- Knowledge of the military helicopter spanet and related technologies, including international spanets.
- Experience developing strategic technology roadmaps or plans
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Travel: Up to 10 travel may be required
Shift: 1st Shift
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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
Ridley Park, PA - $96,050 - $129,950
Mesa, AZ - $90,100 - $121,900
Berkeley, MO - $90,100 - $121,900
Arlington, VA - $96,050 - $129,950
Applications for this position will be accepted until September 9, 2025
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 10, 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
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.
