The Opportunity:
Act as a strategic business leader, program manager, and client relationship owner, partnering with internal and external senior leaders to drive growth and delivery excellence across Department of the Navy engagements. Lead program and project teams throughout the system delivery lifecycle across engineering, science, software, and energetic systems domains, maintaining responsibility for the leadership and development of experienced teams. Drive all aspects of contract management, financial oversight, and budget control, including regular review of financial performance across existing programs. Bring innovative thinking to technology development and service delivery in areas such as AI, ML, digital engineering, and unmanned systems. Translate complex client challenges into actionable technical solutions across mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering disciplines. Own and expand a pipeline of opportunities for the client and associated SYSCOMs, including identifying, qualifying, and pursuing new work through proactive engagement with government and military clients, teaming partners, and industry stakeholders to position the company competitively on new and recompete opportunities. Provide mentorship and development to a team of technical and program professionals. Model strategic and entrepreneurial thinking while fostering a culture of delivery excellence and client focus and collaborate with company leadership to shape long-term growth trajectory.
You Have:
8+ years of leadership experience supporting military operations or missions or leading technically rigorous and complex Research & Development (R&D) or Science & Technology (S&T) programs
Experience in DoW program management, including oversight of efforts related to research, development, test, evaluation, manufacturing, render safe or disposal, or foreign materiel exploitation of energetic systems
Experience leading teams and delivering complex technical work in engineering, software, or mission environments
Experience building and maintaining client and industry relationships across the U.S. Navy
Knowledge of DoW contracts, acquisition, and proposal processes
Knowledge of Navy Warfare Centers and SYSCOMs
Ability to engage in technical discussions and translate client challenges into actionable solutions, including areas such as AI, ML, digital engineering, and unmanned systems
Knowledge of engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, software, systems engineering, physics, or related fields
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience at or directly supporting Naval Surface Warfare Centers, including with established relationships among its technical and program leadership
Experience with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, or other non-traditional DoD acquisition mechanisms
Experience within NAVSEA, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), or related SYSCOMs
Experience with digital engineering tools, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), or emerging DoD digital transformation initiatives
Knowledge of energetic materials, munitions, or explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) programs, including associated safety, testing, and regulatory frameworks
TS/SCI clearance
Project Management Certification such as PMP Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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