Defense Industry Leader

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

16h•$142,900 - $266,000

About The Position

Lead the development and execution of strategic growth initiatives supporting modernization across the U.S. Army client, including depots, arsenals, ammunition plants, and sustainment organizations. Serve as a trusted advisor to internal leadership and Army stakeholders, helping shape opportunities that advance industrial modernization, digital transformation, logistics and supply chain optimization, advanced manufacturing, workforce modernization, and cyber resilience. Leverage knowledge of Army industrial operations, funding and sustainment models, and stakeholder ecosystems to identify emerging priorities, cultivate executive-level relationships, influence strategic initiatives, and position the organization for long-term growth. Work across technical, cyber, manufacturing, and mission teams to drive opportunity shaping, market development, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership within the Army sustainment and industrial modernization community.

Requirements

15+ years of experience supporting the U.S. Army, Department of War, or defense industry in leadership roles related to sustainment, logistics, industrial operations, manufacturing, modernization, acquisition, or readiness.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders around strategic objectives.
Experience developing and executing growth strategies, shaping opportunities, and building strategic customer relationships.
Knowledge of Army Organic Industrial Base organizations, operations, funding mechanisms, and stakeholder environments.
Ability to influence and collaborate with senior government, military, and industry leaders.
Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a senior leadership role within Army Materiel Command (AMC), TACOM, AMCOM, Joint Munitions Command, Army Sustainment Command, or other Army sustainment and industrial organizations.
Experience supporting large-scale modernization, transformation, or business development initiatives within the federal sector.
Experience bridging government mission requirements with technology-enabled solutions and strategic investments.
Knowledge of Army Working Capital Fund operations, depot maintenance, industrial manufacturing, supply chain management, or ammunition production environments.
Ability to leverage an established network across Army modernization, sustainment, logistics, and industrial base communities.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
TS/SCI clearance preferred.
Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior strategic advisor for Army modernization initiatives and investments.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior Army leaders, acquisition organizations, sustainment commands, and industry partners.
Shape and mature growth opportunities aligned to Army readiness, sustainment, and industrial modernization priorities.
Advise leadership on market trends, customer priorities, funding strategies, and industrial-base transformation efforts.
Collaborate across business and technical teams to develop integrated solutions spanning logistics, supply chain, cyber, operational technology, digital transformation, data modernization, and advanced manufacturing.
Support strategic planning, capture activities, and executive engagements that drive business growth and mission impact.
Represent the organization at senior-level customer meetings, industry forums, and strategic discussions.
Help establish and execute a long-term vision for expanding the company’s presence within the Army industrial and sustainment enterprise.