Job Description

Remote Work:
Hybrid
Job Number:
R0205793
Location:
Wharton,NJ,US
Project Officer, Lead

The Opportunity:

As a project management specialist, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it’s imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That’s why we need you, an experienced project management specialist who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication. 

On our team, you’ll implement and maintain organizational programs in support of DoD programs. You’ll work with key stakeholders to facilitate communications and coordinate milestone planning. You’ll help with tactical planning using resources like MS Project and regular interactions with integrated product team stakeholders, project officers, and senior leaders. The real impact of project management comes from communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets our quality standards. At Booz Allen, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our clients, so here you’ll have all the resources to succeed. This is a chance to influence a meaningful mission while learning how to develop and maintain program strategy. 

Work with us and ensure mission critical Defense programs accomplish their programmatic goals within budget as we improve the quality of products delivered to the Warfighter. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

  • 10+ years of experience in managing cost, schedule, and performance of Army or DoD programs

  • Experience with the DoD Acquisition Life Cycle process

  • Experience facilitating communications with stakeholders and suppliers to support product development or ongoing production programs

  • Knowledge of risk management processes and tools

  • Ability to lead integrated product team (IPT) discussions and present findings to senior leaders

  • Secret clearance

  • Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have: 

  • Experience in the military preferred

  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision

  • Master's degree

  

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 $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (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.

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.

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