Defense Mission Expert

Booz Allen Hamilton • Norfolk, VA

17h • $112,800 - $257,000

About The Position

As a defense mission expert, you will apply extensive defense industry knowledge and advisory skills to help teams address complex client problems and develop solutions that support national security. You will work alongside subject matter experts and stakeholders in support of Navy capability development, researching, developing, and analyzing information and producing high-priority deliverables. The role supports the future of maritime operations in alignment with top naval priorities.

Candidates should have a background as a U.S. Navy officer and experience across Navy warfare or mission areas, staff work, and operational and exercise planning. The position requires a Secret clearance and may involve travel up to 10% of the time.

The projected annual compensation range is $112,800 to $257,000. Booz Allen describes benefits that include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Eligibility for benefit programs depends on regular weekly hours worked.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of experience as a U.S. Navy warfare officer, including a tour as a department head.
• Experience working on an Echelon III or higher staff.
• Experience in multiple Navy warfare or mission areas.
• Experience in operational and exercise planning.
• Ability to author high-quality products using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to compile input from multiple authors, research discrepancies, and analyze results.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Secret clearance required; applicants are subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving on an afloat staff.
• Knowledge of the Operational Level of War and Distributed Maritime Operations.
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment with aggressive project timelines.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams as they solve complex client problems and develop solutions supporting national security.
• Support Navy capability development alongside subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Research, develop, and analyze information and produce high-priority deliverables.
• Compile input from multiple authors, research discrepancies, and analyze results.
• Support maritime operations aligned with top naval priorities.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior