Job Description
The Opportunity:
The governance change management lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading an enterprise-wide governance framework enabling transformational change, continuous process redesign, and the end-to-end automation of complex, cross-functional GRC workflows. This role combines deep expertise in cybersecurity risk management, operational governance, and structured business process transformation to ensure new environments, systems, and services are introduced through a tightly controlled lifecycle from intake and Build, through Test and Authorization, to sustainable Operational Sustainment.
In this role, you will establish gated governance processes, implement risk-based decision frameworks, and align all review and approval activities with the organization's cybersecurity threat model and enterprise risk taxonomy. Serving as a strategic advisor to business, IT, security, and executive stakeholders, you will ensure engineering innovation and velocity are balanced with robust security, compliance, and operational resilience. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or business process transformation roles, including driving large-scale process redesign and workflow automation
Experience establishing and managing Enterprise Architecture (EA) governance frameworks and Agile or Scrum governance models to ensure fast-paced engineering sprints remain aligned with corporate compliance standards
Experience with practical application of Business Process Management (BPM) principles and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to map, simplify, and automate manual GRC processes, successfully reducing cost, cycle times, and cognitive load for engineering teams
Experience leading structured Organizational Change Management (OCM) strategies to transition multi-disciplinary stakeholders through complex GRC modernization journeys, building trust and driving a cultural shift from "output-based" compliance to "outcome-based" engineering discipline
Experience launching and leading pilot programs, measuring operational performance against defined success metrics, and iterating on workflow solutions prior to full-scale enterprise launch
Experience conducting deep quantitative analysis on delivery performance data, including efficiency, speed, reliability, and cost
Experience identifying root causes of operational friction, improving operational SLA or SLOs, and transforming raw data into polished executive visual reports
Experience designing, defining, and standardizing core Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to track the health and velocity of authorized environments
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
10+ years of experience in people management, coaching, and talent development for multi-disciplinary teams in change-intensive environments
Experience with Cyber Risk Management frameworks, common enterprise threat scenarios, and control alignment to key regulations such as NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, FedRAMP, or SOC 2 Type II
Experience with modern GRC platforms and automation tools, including ServiceNow and RSA Archer or comparable enterprise workflow engines
Ability to synthesize complex technical, operational, and architectural risks into pragmatic solutions for senior executive leadership
Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Bel), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMP, CISSP, or Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) Certification
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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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.