Program Management Specialist

The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

In this role, you will shape the customer's mission by providing expertise on Littoral Combat Ships for the US Navy.

You will support the Navy with system design, integration, and fleet alterations required for the installation of advanced C4I electronic systems with an emphasis on the integration of these systems into various ships with varying equipment configurations. You'll assist with processing systems integration and test verification, validation, certifications, and interface definition studies of C4I system, subsystem, or system elements. You will perform technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for C4I subsystems and system elements. You'll work closely with systems subject matter experts, systems engineering specialists, ship designers, and fabrication trades to develop cost-effective systems and designs to meet requirements.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

• Experience with NDE-NM, Afloat Master Planning System module (AMPS), NDE-ILS, NDE-EP, NDE-SPIDER, NDE-NTIRA, NDE-NM, and AMPS data

• Experience with working in an office environment

• Experience with preparing and reviewing briefings, presentations, reports, internal documents, correspondence, and weekly status inputs

• Experience with using SharePoint, project or program management support, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Knowledge of key Naval ship acquisition roles and organizations

• Ability to maintain the Navy Data Environment (NDE) projects and track the overall status

• Ability to work closely with program managers on a technical level and then translate that information into actionable capability decisions by the client organization

• Ability to review the work of other engineers for accuracy and correctness

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with Navy C4I systems engineering, developing platform architecture, technology roadmap, analysis of alternatives, and delivery of network architectures for Navy shipbuilding programs

• Experience with complex System-of-Systems (SoS) engineering development and acquisition efforts, including the integration of networked systems

• Ability to apply problem-solving techniques when faced with complex problems under uncertainty

• Ability to lead and collaborate with mixed teams comprised of government and industry personnel

• Ability to comprehend complex technical problems where capabilities are affected by technical achievability, affordability, and schedule

• Ability to lead small to large groups, typically with competing priorities, through a technical problem ending at a defendable solution

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.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey 
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us. 

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 $81,800.00 to $186,000.00 (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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.