Combat Operations Specialist
The Opportunity:
As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to guide teams as they solve some of our clients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe.
As a Combat Systems Operations Specialist, you’ll bring your tactical combat and weapon system development expertise to work alongside thought leaders in Directed Energy research and development projects for DoD. You’ll use your skills and expertise as you research, develop, analyze, assess, plan, test, and ultimately deploy next-generation combat and weapon systems for our warfighters.
Work with us to help develop capabilities that aid in current and future mission requirements related to foreign threats for Navy and Joint-Service environments.
You served your country as a member of the Armed Services. Now join us in developing systems to protect our current warfighters against advanced and evolving threats. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience with supporting Navy or Marine Corps operational, research, development, and intelligence organizations
5+ years of experience with planning, technically directing, coordinating, and controlling engineering activities associated with DoD warfighter solutions and mission application
5+ years of experience with developing, designing, integrating, and testing technical products or systems
Experience with Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) initiatives within DoD, including Navy and Marine Corps
Experience with developing program plans, work breakdown structures, staffing plans, status reports and situation reports
Knowledge of Directed Energy, including with radio frequency and microwave technologies
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
2+ years of experience with developing white papers, proposals, and other business development activities
Knowledge of Naval Organizations
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor'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.
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 $106,200.00 to $242,000.00 (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.
