Naval Program and Trial Specialist

Naval Program and Trial Specialist

The Opportunity:

As a Naval Program and Trial Specialist, you understand the complexities of supporting acquisition, acceptance trials, and deployment activities from concept to completion. That’s why we need you, a skilled program and trial specialist who can ensure mission success through careful analysis, hands-on trial support, and effective communication.

On our team, you will support critical Navy acquisition and test activities for Unmanned Surface Vessels. You will support and coordinate trial events that require frequent travel to shipyards within the continental United States. This role directly supports sea trials, including testing underway at sea and land-based support facilities for periods of up to ten days away from home station. Underway periods require personal protective equipment (PPE) to include hard hat, reflective vest, and steel toe boots.

You’ll leverage resources like MS Office, program management systems such as MS Project and Excel based tools, assess and document test results, and deliver senior-level briefs to government leadership. In this role, you will collaborate regularly with PAPMs, APMs, subject matter experts, INSURV, shipbuilders, trial teams, and acquisition stakeholders.

The real impact of this role comes from communication and disciplined execution, ensuring programs meet quality standards and trial events achieve their objectives. At Booz Allen, we recognize that continuous growth strengthens our team and our client support. Here, you’ll have the resources needed to succeed in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a mission that strengthens the future U.S. Navy. Work with us and help ensure the Navy accomplishes its mission through well-executed program oversight, acquisition rigor, and successful shipboard trial operations.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience coordinating or participating in Navy shipboard testing, acceptance trials, inspections, or readiness events

• 3+ years of experience working in program or project management

• 3+ years of experience providing direct support to U.S. government Programs Management Offices, PAPMs, and APMs

• 3+ years of experience preparing and delivering senior-level briefing reports to government staff or corporate leadership

• 3+ years of experience working with unmanned vehicles such as Unmanned Surface Vessels

• Experience with MS Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail

• Ability to travel to shipyards and embark onboard Navy ships for sea trial events lasting up to ten consecutive days, operating up to 12hours-on and 12hours-off rotations

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience working shipboard or 5+ years of experience working shipboard

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with Unmanned Surface Vessel autonomy and operations

• Experience with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards and classification

• Knowledge of COLREGS and ship operations

• Ability to independently lead teams responsible for client delivery

• Master’s degree in engineering

• Project or Program Management Certification such as DAWIA or 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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.